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...

A talk with Ralf Raths (Director of the Panzermuseum Munster) about what everyone gets wrong about Panzers, we speak about the Tiger Myth, Panzergrenadiere, Panzer I, Fury, peeing, blind, combinded arms warfare and drop a few names like Wettstein, Wilbeck and Chieftain, while we stand in front of...

A look at the Waffenträger Wiesel 1 or the Mobile Weapon Platform Weasel 1. Development background, why it was built in the first place, technical data, driver position, commander position, variants, etc. English Channel of the Panzermuseum: https://www.youtube.com/c/GermanTankMuseum German Chann...

A former Leopard 2A6 gunners explains how to destroy and engage T-72s and T-80s. We talk about different variants, where to aim, strength and weaknesses. The most dangerous Russian/Soviet Tank etc. DISCLAIMER: I was invited by the Deutsche Panzermuseum in 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2023. https://www.yout...

In this video the curator of the Tank Museum David Willey comments on German reports from 1937 about British tanks. Disclaimer: I was invited by the Tank Museum at Bovington in 2022. https://www.youtube.com/c/thetankmuseum/ https://tankmuseum.org/ »» GET OUR BOOKS «« » Stukabook - Doctrine of the...

In this Alternate History Drachinifel, Military Aviation History and me look at the possibility and chances of an "early Afrika Korps". We look at a lot of data, the different sides and several aspects, like Malta, submarines, oil, different approaches, etc. Of course, it gets overly complicated,...

The Wespe was a self-propelled artillery based on the Panzer II chassis mainly employed by the Panzer- and Panzergrenadier-Divisions from Summer 1943 onwards. In this video we look at the origin, its performance, general assessment, an experience report and overall production numbers as well. Dis...

A look at the "Hummel" or properly schwere Feldhaubitze 18/1 auf Panzerkampfwagen III/IV (Selbstfahrlafette) of the Panzermuseum Munster. This was a self-propelled artillery that was mainly used in German Panzer-Divisions from 1943 onwards. We look at the development history, experience reports, ...

In this video we look at the various problems with dealing with mines in combat situations. Particularly we look at anti-mine flail, plow, roller and other equipment like explosive lines charges. Additionally, we look at air/artillery deploy-able mines. Cover Image: Armored mine-clearing vehicle ...

Disclaimer: I was invited by the Military History Park Pivka (Slovenia), my friend and I received a special tour, demonstration, food and goodie packs. YouTube Channel of the Military History Park Pivka: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzz0BwnsGzkfsogc9I54_Q Homepage: http://parkvojaskezgodovin...

Navy Chat with Justin talking about Military Intelligence, US Navy, IJN, IJA, Khalkin Gol / Nomohan, Prince of Wales, Wikpedia, etc. Game in the Background: World of Warships Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on acad...

Disclaimer: I received the game Steel Division - Normandy '44 for free. This video is basically part 2 of my pronunciation series this time with Steel Division '44, because it is easier and also more "practical". Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presenta...

The T-34 in German Service, it was called Panzerkampfwagen T 34-747 (r). This video covers the Beutepanzer T-34, German experience reports using the T-34, why so few T-34 were used by German troops, problems with maintenance and handling. DISCLAIMER D: I was invited by the Deutsche Panzermuseum i...

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...

Disclaimer: I was invited by the Military History Park Pivka (Slovenia), my friend and I received a special tour, demonstration, food and goodie packs. YouTube Channel of the Military History Park Pivka: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzz0BwnsGzkfsogc9I54_Q Homepage: http://parkvojaskezgodovin...

At WHW Fest, I had a talk with Prof. Dr. Alexandra Richie (Collegium Civitas, Warsaw, Poland) about German Generals and around the question of the "Best German Generals". We talk about various topics like what would be the criteria according to the German generals themselves and German historians...

Disclaimer/Disclosure: I received free copies of Verdun & Tannenberg. There are talks about Future Collaborations. Links: https://www.verdungame.com/ Verdun on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/ Tannenberg on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/Tannenberg/ Intervi...

In World War 2 Germany constructed several “Flak Türme” or in English Flak Towers. There were located in 3 cities, namely, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna. Many of them actually survived up to this day, because they were usually too difficult to destroy. For instance, in Vienna all 6 are still standin...

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...

Pronunciation of German ship names from World of Warships with some background information on the person and location. Military History Visualized provides a series of short narrative and visual presentations like documentaries based on academic literature or sometimes primary sources. Videos are...

Germany has finally decided to send the Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicle to Ukraine, this was announced shortly after France announced that it would send AMX-10 RC to Ukraine. Meanwhile the United States also agreed to send M2 Bradley to Ukraine as well. Disclaimer in 2018, 2019 & 2020 I was invi...

This video discusses the Patrol Boat, River (PBR) and Riverine Warfare in the Vietnam War. »» 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...

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...