Military History Visualized
All videos from Military History Visualized (Bernhard Kast).
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Ukraine Veteran: Why Leopard 1 is better than Leopard 2 for Ukraine
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...
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Tiger Myth & more Legends featuring Panzermuseum
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...
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Wiesel 1: Firepower for the Fallschirmjäger
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...
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How to destroy a T-72 - Leopard 2 Gunner Interview
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...
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Tank Expert reacts to German Spy Reports
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...
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Afrika Korps: 6 Months Early! - Alternate History
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,...
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Wespe: A Successful Failure?
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...
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Hummel: When the Gun is writing Checks the Chassis can't Cash
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, ...
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Ukraine: The Problem with Mine-Clearing Tanks
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 ...
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ZSU-57-2 Demonstration Drive (Soviet Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun)
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...
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[Navy Chat] Military Intelligence & Your Questions #5
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...
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How to Pronounce German WW2 Units from the Panzer Lehr in Steel Division '44
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...
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T-34 in German Service
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...
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Why the German Mindset doesn't work on YouTube
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...
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T-34 Ride - Synced with Outside View
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...
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Best German Generals? (feat. Alex Richie)
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...
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Verdun Dev about Battlefield 1, Map Research & Lessons Learned #Interview
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...
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Flak Towers: Effective or not?
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...
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Why 278 Men for a Frigate?
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...
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How to Pronounce German Ship Names - World of Warships & Historical Background
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...
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Marders for Ukraine! Are they any good?
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...
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[Vietnam] Riverine Warfare & Patrol Boat River PBR
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...
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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...