Military History Visualized
All videos from Military History Visualized (Bernhard Kast).
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Japanese Field Fortifications & Defensive Organization
The Imperial Japanese Army was known for its tenacious defense and digging in. This video covers the various defensive fortifications used by the Japanese in the Second World War often using US Intelligence assessments as sources. Elements covered are platoon positions, fields of fire, the variou...
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PIAT: Better than the Panzerfaust?
A talk with Matthew Moss from the @TheArmourersBench about the (in)famous PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti-Tank) of the British and Commonwealth Forces in the Second World War during the We Have Ways Fest 2022. Cover design by from vonKickass. Cover idea by Military Aviation History, Screenshot fr...
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A: Why are you so negative about the Wehrmacht / Germany?
Quite some people suggest that I have such a negative view on the Wehrmacht, German Forces, Germany etc. well, I think this is not completely wrong, but it is not limited to Germany, it's just how we do things "over here" (Europe). Schwarzenegger Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJQOgp9...
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Ukraine Veteran about Improvised Russian Weapons
It seems the Russian have merged an MT-LB with an anti-submarine warfare launcher RBU-6000. Quite made fun of this, but a German combat engineer that serves in Ukraine strongly disagrees, he outlines that the mockery is quite misplaced. »» GET OUR BOOKS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Div...
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Bunker Museum - Austria Wurzenpass
»» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (StG 44) - http://sturmzug.com » Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com » Tank Assault - Combat Manual of the...
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[Tanks] T-54/55 Internal View
»» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (StG 44) - http://sturmzug.com » Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com » Tank Assault - Combat Manual of the...
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T-72 vs Leopard 1A5: Trash vs Quality?
In 1990 the Bundeswehr made an investigation if the T-72 could replace the Leopard 1 A5. In this video we look at the report from back then. Various parts of the report seem a bit off particularly about the T-72, as such I note why I think they are off and add additional information for context o...
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Innovative Marines & Injuries - Navy Corpsman Interview Part 2 #Veterans
First part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev-dhXH8jRs Second part of the Interview with "Doc" a Navy Corpsman. Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on academic literature or sometimes primary sources. Videos are inten...
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Pak 36: The most effective Doorknocker
The 3,7-cm-Pak 36 is rather infamous for its inability to deal with heavy and well-armored medium Allied Tanks in France 1940 and the Soviet Union in 1941. Although, when used in France the troops in some cases were very happy with it. In this video we look at its history, capabilities, reception...
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Panzer Tactics - "Blitzkrieg" Years - Platoon
This video covers German Panzer Tactics based on official German training regulations from 1941. It covers training, crew requirements, Panzer Formations, Organization, specific combat scenarios like fighting anti-tank guns, combat against tanks and bunkers. Additionally, there is a complete comb...
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Japanese Airpower 1921-1941 in US Intelligence Assessments #Navy Chat
»» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (StG 44) - http://sturmzug.com » Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com » Tank Assault - Combat Manual of the...
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Why Hitler declared War on the USA
Why did Hitler declare war on the United States in December 1941? The Red Army was counter-attacking on the Eastern Front, the treaty with the Japanese did not require him to declare war and previously he avoided hostilities with the United States repeatedly and instructed particularly the Kriegs...
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German Tank Division (World War 2) - Organization & Structure - Visualization
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv Visualization of a German Panzer Division in 1939 according to the planned outfit for the “1. Panzer Division” (1st German Tank Division) on 1. September 1939 in contrast with the actual numbers. *References* (1) The number of tanks for 1939 in the 1. Pan...
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What did the US know about the Japanese Navy?
In this very first Navy Chat, Justin Pyke and I will talk about the US intelligence assessments of the Japanese Navy from 1920 to 1941. »» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (St...
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[Waterloo] Napoleonic Era Infantry Combat vs. Modern Combat
https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv The realities of Napoleonic infantry combat were very different from that of the World Wars and especially contemporary combat. This video takes a look at the weapons, basic principles and other important factors from that era. In order to provide a more relatable...
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D-Day: German Coastal Defense Position - Atlantikwall
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv The Atlantic Wall or “Atlantikwall” in German was an extensive system of coastal defences and fortifications reaching from the South of France to the Northern parts of Norway. In some areas the defenses were quite formidable, whereas in others areas they ...
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Jagdpanther: King Tiger's Gun & Panther's Chassis
The Jagdpanther - Hunting Panther was a heavy tank destroyer (Jagdpanzer) based on the Panzerkampfwagen V - Panther chassis, it was equipped with the long-barreled 88mm gun of the Königstiger, the L/71. In this video we look at and into the Jagdpanther of the German Panzermuseum Munster. English ...
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Wehrmacht: Incompetent yet Successful?
The Original Question: by garten .zwerg (words in [] replaced/removed due to YT sensitivity) "So far I gathered from your videos: The Kriegsmarine was [bad], the Luftwaffe was [bad] and the aces are overrated, Operation Sealion was a doomed operation, Operation Barbarossa was a doomed operation, ...
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[Unit 101] Archer and Bow - Medieval
This video covers medieval archers, their bows, equipment, social status, attitude towards archers and a bit more. Script & Further Information: http://militaryhistoryvisualized.com/unit-101-archer-and-bow-medieval/ »» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http:...
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Organization & Structure of a German Infantry Division in World War 2
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv The organization and structure of a German infantry division. This video includes a description of the various regiments, battalions and companies. The video covers both combat units and support units. *Main Source* Buchner, Alex: Das Handbuch der deutsch...
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US Intelligence & Japanese Air & Naval Power 1920-1941 - Answers #Navy Chat
»» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (StG 44) - http://sturmzug.com » Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com » Tank Assault - Combat Manual of the...
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Navy Corpsman Interview - Part I: Triage, Panic, Relationship & Responsibility
»» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company November 1944 (StG 44) - http://sturmzug.com » Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com » Tank Assault - Combat Manual of the...
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US Army Anti-Tank Company - Tactics & Organization - World War 2
This video explores anti-tank tactics of the US Army in the Second World War. Like setting up the correct position for proper firing lines, setting up alternate and secondary positions and many other aspects. Additionally, the organization is also explored. »» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - ...
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BMP: Amphibious or a Watery Grave?
How amphibious are the BMP-1 and BMP-2 really? What are the problems in real life and what are its capabilities on paper. Is it really buoyant or more like a watery grave? For this we look at statements by a German combat engineer currently serving in the Ukraine War (https://twitter.com/ButtjerF...