The German Art of Bunker Building – WW2 Special

April 9, 2022 by The Tactical Hermit in Historical Study, History of Technology, History of Weapons, History Remembered, History Roundup, Military History, World War II History, WW2 Era Weapons and tagged German Bunkers in WW2, Historical Study, History of Technology, Military History, WW2 History

Few things of the Second World War are more intimidating than the iconic German Bunker. Made out of reinforced concrete with a thickness of up to 3.5 meter, these casemates and pillboxes were incredibly tough to destroy. Built to withstand shells and bombs, they provided shelter to troops and civilians alike. But there were also some even larger super-structures. From giant U-Boat shelters and fearsome Flak-Towers, to the ultimate Führerbunker, the Germans perfected the art of bunker building.

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Know Your Weapons: Making M14’s and ICBM’s

June 29, 2021 by The Tactical Hermit in Another Reason to Be Armed, Armed Citizen Corner, Armed Citizen Corner Video, Historical Study, History of Technology, History of Weapons, History Remembered, Know Your Weapons, Rifle Corner, War Machines, Warrior Tech, Weapons & Ammo and tagged Ammoland, Armed Citizen Corner Video, Know Your Weapons, M14, Rifle Corner, Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, Weapons and Ammo, Weapons Tech

Making M14s and ICBMs

Really interesting piece of firearms history!

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WW2 History: Brecourt Manor Artillery Explained

June 26, 2021 by The Tactical Hermit in Historical Study, History Corrected, History of Technology, History of Weapons, History Remembered, History Roundup, Military History, Military Tech, War Machines, War Movies, Warfare, Warrior Tech, Weapons & Ammo, World War II History, WW2 Era Weapons and tagged Band of Brothers, Dale Dye, History of Artillery, Know Your WW2 History, Military History, WW2 History

At the HBO Band of Brothers 2019 Reunion in Normandy, Capt. Dale Dye (Who played Colonel Sink in the series and is also a Military Historian and Advisor) explains how basic Military Artillery works and how the German 105 Howitzers operated at Brecourt Manor on D-Day.

Discussion begins at 2:25

To see an excellent overview of the Assault on the Brecourt Manor Guns on D-Day by Lt. Dick Winters and his Fire Team, watch HERE.

Know Your Weapons: M1 Carbine

June 15, 2021 by The Tactical Hermit in Firearms History, Historical Study, History of Technology, History Remembered, History Roundup, Know your History, Know Your Weapons, Rifle Corner, Warrior Tech, Weapons & Ammo, World War II History, WW2 Era Weapons and tagged Historical Study, Know Your Weapons, M1 Carbine, Rifle Corner, Weapons and Ammo, WW2 History

One of America’s Legendary Small Arms was designed by a Convict

Rednecks and Hillbilly outlaws made this Country great!

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Know Your Weapons: German WW2 Infantry Weapons

February 5, 2021 by The Tactical Hermit in Historical Study, History of Technology, History of Weapons, History Remembered, History Roundup, Know Your Weapons, Weapons & Ammo, World War II History, WW2 Era Weapons and tagged German WW2 Infantry Weapons, Historical Study, Know Your Weapons, Weapons and Ammo, WW2 History

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