The popular firearms channel Forgotten Weapons takes a look at the M20A1B1 Super Bazooka anti-tank weapon.
Video Lecture: Design and History of the M4 Sherman Tank During World War II
October 31, 2017 by 1 Comment
World of Tanks researcher Nicholas Moran recently gave a lecture on the Design & History of the M4 Sherman Tank at the New York Military Affairs Symposium. The entire presentation was recorded by C-Span. The lecture is a little over an hour with a half hour Q&A at the end. As can be expected from Nick Moran, its a quality lecture. Some of the Q&A questions are a bit goofy (why is that guy bringing up Smedley Butler?), but that’s generally how these sorts of things go.
You can view the lecture at the C-Span website here or click on the image below.
Time Lapse Video from NACM
October 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Here is a short video from the National Armor and Cavalry Restoration Center on Fort Benning, Ga showing some of the items they have in their possesion. We look forward to the day when these historic armored vehicles have a home in the new building planned for this museum.
Inside the Chieftain’s Hatch: Char В1 Bis part 1
October 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This one is pretty cool. Nick “The Chieftain” Moran takes a look at the French Char B1 Bis. This video is part 1, which looks at the exterior of the vehicle.
Photo of the Day: Jogger finds Sabot
October 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
According to Pennlive.com, a jogger in Pennsylvania found a suspicious looking object on the banks of the Susquehanna River. After the police and bomb squad were dispatched to the scene, it was determined that the object in question is an armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot projectile. Based on the fact that the Sabot appears to be held together by a hose clamp, we are going to guess this came out of someones private collection and is not a misplaced piece of US Army ordnance.
Book Alert: Sturmgeschütz: Panzer, Panzerjäger, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Units 1943–45
October 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Osprey has released a new hardcover book by German armor researcher Thomas Anderson titled Sturmgeschütz: Panzer, Panzerjäger, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe Units 1943-45
Publisher’s Description:
During the inter-war years a new kind of support weapon was recommended to the German general staff by Erich von Manstein: an armored assault gun designed to destroy prepared defensive positions and enemy tanks, laying the groundwork for an assault by the Panzers and Panzergrenadiers.
First rolled out in 1940, the Sturmgeschütz assault gun was an instant success, and played a vital role in the Wehrmacht throughout the war. Cheaper and quicker to produce than the German Panzers, it was deployed widely and with great success, particularly in the later years of the war, forming an integral part of armored units as well as its more traditional infantry support role.
This book traces the story of the Sturmgeschütz from its original design in the 1930s to its use in the last desperate days of the German war effort. Drawing on original material from German archives and private collections, and replete with over 200 images, Sturmgeschütz tells the thrilling story of the Wehrmacht’s unsung workhorse.
More AUSA videos
October 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this month we posted some videos from Jane’s and DefenseWeb TV showing some of the vehicles and weapons systems on display at the recent AUSA show. Here are some more.
Videos from Forgotten Weapons youtube channel
October 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular youtube pages devoted to firearms history is Forgotten Weapons. While firearms are generally outside the scope of this website, every once in a while they will take a look at an anti-tank rifle or some other type of weapon that pertains to armored warfare. Here are a couple recent videos that meet that description.
Military History Visualized youtube channel on tanks
October 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Military History Visualized youtuube page is a popular series exploring all manner of military history topics. Occasionally they delve into the subject of armored warfare, particularly as it relates to the Second World War. Here are some of their videos from the past few months dealing with armored vehicles and armored warfare.
Photo of the Day: Cold War Size Comparision
October 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
We stole this photo from the tank-net.com forum. It shows a US M60A1 tank showing off it’s considerable height advantage (disadvantage?) against a Soviet T-54/55.
Tank and AFV News 