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  • Arado Ar 234 - First Jet Bomber and Variants

    The Arado Ar 234 was the first operational jet bomber in the World. Originally planned as a recon plane, it was successfully adapted as a bomber. This video includes the look at the A, B and C Series. Dimensions, size and comparison to other planes. Furthermore, information on two less known vari...

  • Was there Artillery Shell Recycling in WW2?

    There is another Colonel Question, this time from Andrew: "My question is as follows: Did the major powers in the European theater (US, UK, USSR, Germany) have standard operating procedures for recycling those piles of artillery shells we see in pictures from so many wars from WWI onward? Or was ...

  • Panzerfaust - How Effective was it? - Military History

    The Panzerfaust was a hand-held German anti-tank weapon with a hollow-charge/shaped-charge warhead. It is quite known due its shape and name, but the question is, how effective was it actually? This video describe the basics working of the Panzerfaust and also looks at the kill numbers and compar...

  • Jagdpanther Tactics

    The Jagdpanther was differently employed than regular tank destroyers like the Jagdpanzer IV. In this video we look at German primary sources on how the Jagdpanther should be used and also a bit at those for the Jagdpanzer IV. Parts of this video were filmed with the Jagdpanther of the German Pan...

  • What was a Bomb Vessel? #Military Units 101

    What were Bomb Vessels? Bomb Vessels were the most specialized sailing warships in Nelson's Navy. Find out why they were built and what they were used for. »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv » paypal donation - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted...

  • [US Army] Armored Division - Organization & Structure #Visualization

    The organization and structure of an US Army "light" armored division in World War 2 - the September 1943 layout for all except 2 of the 16 armored divisions. Script & further information: http://militaryhistoryvisualized/us-army-armored-division-organization-structure-world-war-2-visualization »...

  • [Imperial Roman Army] Recruitment

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv The recruitment process (probatio) in the Imperial Roman Army was a delicate process. In it is determined if the potential soldier was fit for duty, this required that he was of proper age, mental and physical fitness. Furthermore, you needed to be free-b...

  • Nuking Japanese Beaches (WW2) - How close to Reality?

    This video explores how close the US Military was to use atomic bombs as tactical weapons to support landing operations on the Japanese Home Islands, especially Kyushu for Operation Olympic, which was part of Operation Downfall. Operation Coronet is just mention briefly. Military History Visualiz...

  • The most boring WW2 vehicle? The schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper

    The schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper is probably one of the most boring German vehicles of the Second World War, yet, its history provides us with interesting insights and a better understanding of the German Armed Forces during the Second World War and also the German industry. Disclaimer I: I was in...

  • Dunkirk Myth vs. Reality - Operation Dynamo

    The evacuation of British, Belgian, and French troops at Dunkirk – Operation Dynamo was a crucial event in the early stages of the Second World War. Although the Allies were ultimately severely beaten in the Battle of France, the events at Dunkirk were mostly portrayed and perceived as a victory ...

  • Fire Power, Combined Arms & Steel Division Normandy 44 - SD44 #GamesAndBrains

    Gameplay videos are from Steel Division Normandy 44 (early access) and at 1280x780 up-scaled to 1920x1024, thus the limited quality. The game looks way better. The following links are affiliate links, you pay the same price and I will get a small commission. Gamesplanet sells legitimate Steam key...

  • [Debunked] Viking Warfare - Myths vs. Realities

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv Vikings are often portrayed in a simplified and wrong way, in this video I tackle some of the most common myths and wrong portrayals. Script & further information: http://militaryhistoryvisualized.tumblr.com/ viking-warfare-myths-and-realities-debunked »»...

  • Leopards 2 for Ukraine! How good are they?

    In this video we discuss Spain’s potential delivery of Leopard 2A4s to Ukraine. For this we particularly look at the strength and weaknesses of the Leopard 2A4 in context of the war in Ukraine, but also at the specifics of the deal. So we not only touch armor, firepower and mobility, but also log...

  • Top 11 Misconceptions of World War 2

    The Top 11 Misconceptions about World War 2 - Eurocentric Edition covers "Blitzkrieg", Mechanization, Battle of Britain, Sealion, US, Me 262, Strategic Bombing, Aces, Barbarossa, Axis and Military Intelligence. Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentati...

  • Soviet Air Force 41-42: Phoenix out of the Ashes

    The Soviet Air Force (VVS) in the beginning of Operation Barbarossa endured one of the most devastating defeats in aviation history, yet only 18 months later it was able to break the Germans air superiority. See notes on Accuracy & “Methodology” (bottom) for more detailed information. »» GET BOOK...

  • German Wespe vs M7 Priest - Which one was better?

    In this video we look at self-propelled artillery, namely the US M7 Priest and the German Wespe or wasp in English. For this we will look at some hard values like firepower, mobility and armor protection, but also at ergonomics and the overall impact in the grand scheme of things. Disclaimer in 2...

  • D-Day: Where was the Kriegsmarine? - Normandy Landings (Neptune / Overlord)

    Where was the German Navy - Kriegsmarine an her U-Boats on D-Day? Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on academic literature or sometimes primary sources. Videos are intended as introduction to military history, but al...

  • Panzeruniform WW2

    In this video the director of the German Panzermuseum Munster introduces you to the German Panzeruniform of the Second World War. He covers the general layout, cut, insignia, the skulls / death heads, differences to the SS-uniform and various other points. Finally, I will add some commentary on t...

  • Stalin's Great Purge - Effects on the Red Army 1936-1938

    The Great Purge had a massive effect on Soviet Society and the Red Army. This video gives various insights in the numbers, effects and other aspects. Cover Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:19360501-military_parade_moscov_tribune_stalin_tukhachevsky_gamarnik_voroshilov_et_al.jpg (Pub...

  • Veteran Interview: What Characteristics make for a Great Corpsman?

    In this part (4 out of 5) we talk about the important characteristics of a Corpsman and the difference between serving on carriers vs. bases. »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv » paypal donation - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TFH...

  • Battle Of Britain: Combat & Balance of Force

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv ---** Social Media **--- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milhistoryvisualized/ twitter: twitter: https://twitter.com/MilHiVisualized ---** Description **--- This video covers the four phases of the Battle of Britain. The estimate by the German and Brit...

  • Sun Tzu's Art of War - Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions - Revisited

    Get Your Free One-Month Trial of The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/xiX230beNBZ The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the produ...

  • Why no multi-turreted tanks? - Briefing September 2017

    00:20 Would multi-turreted tanks be feasible? 05:05 September Era Poll Results 06:23 Q & A Start 06:34 Did you ever visit the United States? 07:50 Will you cover other WW2 Generals? 09:09 Will you cover the Italian's Navy Commando Unit X MAS? 09:40 What aspect do you think is neglected by WW2 Doc...

  • WW1 vs WW2: Comparison German Field Army - 1917 vs 1944 #Document

    A short look at a document from July 1944 that compares the German Field Armies of 1917 and 1944. »» 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 Reg...