It is quite commonly claimed that German gunners would prioritize, focus or single out Sherman Fireflies instead of other tanks. Yet, there is little to no evidence it in German sources, just to be sure I took a closer look at the information available to Germans based on the military intelligenc...

In this video we look at what the Germans reported about the IS-2 in their documents. We look at initial reports before the IS-2 was encountered and then at various assessments from first engagements to technical analysis.

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Ralf Raths the director for the Panzermuseum (Munster, Germany) and I talk about the so called "Holy Trinity of Tank Design" - Protection, Firepower and Mobility - and how it is quite unsuited for most aspects. We do this in front of a King Tiger that stands next to Sturmtiger, because we kann. P...

Ukraine is soon to receive 110 Leopard 1 (likely the variant 1A5). A German combat engineer fighting with the Legion in Ukraine explains why he thinks that the Leopard 1 is preferable over the Leopard 2 due to various reasons that are often missed. Additionally, we also look at some basic feature...

In this video Christoph from Military Aviation History and I talk about a challenge we ran into on YouTube and how this influenced our work compared to our early videos. Cover design by vonKickass. Title by Uzelott. »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon - see videos early (adfree) - https://www.patreon.com...

Visualization on the crew distribution of a 36-gun Frigate of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Era with further information on the various jobs of the crew members. »» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Gr...

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...

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...

Short overview on the major shortcomings of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Air Arm and the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) in World War 2. Taking a look at the initial situation and the various errors committed by its leadership. Script and further information: http://militaryhistoryvisualized.c...

The German Carrier Graf Zeppelin was a major investment for the Kriegsmarine, but why was it's construction started in the first place and why was it never finished? A short look at the operational purpose and changing strategic situation should give the answer. Military History Visualized provid...

Why were the Allies surprised by the German Attack (Operation Wacht am Rhein / The Ardennes Offensive) in late 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://stur...

Short overview on the major shortcomings and blunders of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) in World War 2. Taking at look at the initial situation and the various errors committed by its leadership, notably: doctrinal failure by not developing a fleet air arm, insufficient logistics, mismanagement...

This video gives you a short glimpse on how the war in Europe had a detrimental effect on the Japanese Economy. Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on academic literature or sometimes primary sources. Videos are intend...

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Why did the Germans aces have so many Air kills in World War 2? What are the reasons for this? For this we look at the statements from Günther Rall. »» GET BOOKS & VIDEOS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the German Dive-Bomber - http://stukabook.com » The Assault Platoon of the Grenadier-Company Nove...

This video takes a look at why Erwin Rommel often called the "Desert Fox" and probably one of the most famous "Panzer Generals" is so complicated due to the various interest groups and his complex situation in World War 2. »» GET OUR BOOK: Army Regulation Medium Panzer Company 1941 German/English...

In 1939/1940 the French and British considered bombing the Soviet Union. Something that sounds quite "crazy" from our perspective nowadays, so why did they consider it? Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on academic l...

The Red Army suffered heavy losses during Operation Barbarossa, but it also inflicted heavy losses on the Wehrmacht. This means it was not just some helpless giant, but it also begs the questions, why were the losses so high? This video discusses several factors and refers heavily to current acad...

Why major studios probably won't make a First-Person Shoot with a German single player campaign in the near future. Looking at some crucial factors. »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv » paypal donation - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button...

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) instead of a regular tank gun? There were some projects like the M551 Sheridan and M60A2 that replaced the regular tank gun. Meanwhile the Soviets went for a regular tank gun that could also fire ATGMs, what are the benefits and drawbacks of missiles? Why didn't t...

This video explains the military side on why the war in Vietnam was so complicated by taking a look at the non-existence of front lines, force compositions and the scale & scope of Military Operations. Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like ...

Follow-up on my second video, well it took some time and you probably will realize why... This video will cover the major errors and blunders during the planning and execution of Operation Barbarossa. Ranging from Logistics, Diplomacy, Military Intelligence, down to even technical aspects. »» GET...

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