History of WWI Primer 080: German MG08 Documentary

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Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!
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Additional reading:
The Devil's Paintbrush (Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun)
Dolf L. Goldsmith & R. Blake Stevens
The Machine Gun Volume I
George M. Chinn
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[@fien111]

"Why is Othias always grunting when he lifts guns? He must be a weak baby man!" *Othias lifts 40 pounds of machine gun from a sitting position*

[@TheSeanoops]

*generic comment about loving this show and not needing sleep*

[@TheMk1997]

*cough* fascist *cough

[@joachimb9305]

Dum-di-dum-di-dum du-dum

[@nannesoar]

Yeah still exactly the same after 2 years

[@RMJTOOLS]

Sleep is way overrated.

[@thebush6077]

Generic reply

[@kurt9894]

Othias *turns maxim upside down* Me- Oh look a Vickers

[@deshonarnold2253]

Why? Why did this make me laugh?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

An Opus-like episode for an Opus-like topic.... Name me another channel where you could sit and watch a 1 1/2 hour episode and still be wanting more.... just fantastic. Thanks to all!

[@georgewashington92]

Well yours is a fine example!

[@Jesterwonder01]

JRE...can watch for 3 1/2 hrs and still want more....there.

[@johnnycheung5824]

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[@maewinchester2030]

OK, seriously guys we've never brought in or used a firearm illegally before and never will. We're not going to disclose on every video how the gun we're using was legally sent and being used by us, every episode takes over 100 hours of team prep to make, do any of you really think we don't take the time to make sure everything is being done properly?

[@F1083]

This is the Internet, vast herds of people don't think, they just react.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

Don't lie, you bought that MG 08 with drug money. I know what you and el presidente have been up to!

[@T3hderk87]

Nope! Its all coming from south of the border via cayotes! *sarcasm*. You guys do above and beyond the due diligence to prove what you do, just be glad you dont live in california! Keep it up.

[@OriginalRizzler]

That's a suspiciously specific denial...

[@planescaped]

Durr you get da papers fer interstate shoon-gun transport hurr?

[@dernwine]

In German there is a phrase "Nul acht fuenfzehn" which means simple, unremarkable, standard, reliable. It's a phrase that was in relatively common usage when I was growing up in the 1990's, an I suspect it's still in use today. What many people don't realize is that the phrase refers to the old MG08/15... funny how things can love on culturally.

[@233kosta]

I love that phrase!

[@phoenixrising4573]

Simple and "german designed" tends to not go together, especially in the post WW1 era. At least for military weapons/vehicles.

[@petermuller3995]

@@phoenixrising4573 Depends on what you look, thx confirmation bias.

[@ZGryphon]

Sort of like the startling array of common figures of speech in English that go back to the Royal Navy in the age of sail--"by and large", "taken aback", "loose cannon" and so forth.

[@ottomeyer6928]

it was the army standart training and drill book.

[@alflurin]

Othais, speak away. Never apologize for teaching us more about a specific weapon. Disassembly and the patented pokey stick notes and Mae firing analysis are really cool parts of each upload, mind you but the main reason I eagerly await for new uploads is to hear the stories behind the weapons. Cheers

[@alflurin]

Exactly! Well said!

[@john-paulsilke893]

Yup, beard of knowledge is a very important part of the show, dare I say my favourite part?

[@the_major]

I got a fussy baby that won't sleep but it's all good because I got an hour and a half of MG 08 history to watch. Thank you C&Rsenal!

[@Candrsenal]

Glad it came in handy.

[@SeraphinaPZ]

"Hi, I'm Othais, and THIS... is a hernia waiting to happen."

[@233kosta]

Any time someone asks you "But why do you _need_ a machinegun?" show them the look on Mae's face after firing this MG08 at a piece of paper

[@lptomtom]

I've always wanted to see a .577/450 Maxim in action. Can you imagine the smoke, the noise, the amount of lead travelling downrange?

[@Legitpenguins99]

Id imagine the smoke would be enough to obscure your vision in a matter of seconds

[@imadequate3376]

17:25 in the video mentions the fact Hiram knew of this and put oily gack in the ammo container to cut down on smoke.

[@VeraTR909]

@@Legitpenguins99 "brrrrt" "I can't see the enemy sir" "Well shoot some more and maybe we'll hear him scream"

[@hrky7595]

I just woke up after celebrating arrival of Croatian football team back from the World Cup and now you guys have the Maxim on - best morning ever!!!

[@verfugbarkite]

A trapped-mouse-powered mousetrap. What kind of sick genius invented that, oh wait...

[@Roulandus-le-Fartere]

"War We're Declared", a regular reminder of the Southern Gentleman's predilection for grammatical pedantry, free with every episode of C&Rsenal

[@daHarry-ec4ce]

I gives me chills to think that the sound of this gun was the music that underlined some of the most horrific days in history, and that this same sound now blows over peaceful summer meadows for the entertainment of a bunch of people interested in history like myself...

[@neptune3569]

7:50 As a Jew myself, I admit that is the most Jewish thing I have ever heard within my life.

[@ingwaz6066]

And then you wonder why nobody likes you.

[@neptune3569]

Man when did I type this

[@Isildun9]

We do. We do love when War Were Declared. It's about half the reason I watch these videos.

[@SgtKOnyx]

Mike Brammer favorite part is the slice of life clip at the end

[@tangero3462]

42:10 E X T R A T H I C C

[@wolfsworkshop9095]

i was hoping someone else noticed

[@faustinforester5629]

You made my day

[@sapper12b68]

Just bought a p38 poster from you guys. Your Channel is so awesome!

[@Candrsenal]

That, helps!

[@ChrisPenta]

This is BBC documentary tier quality. Absolutely fabulous.

[@51WCDodge]

Not the BBc but Channel 4 Time Team Special on the Vickers gun kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJquppmJabqZhMk

[@KRN762]

Better than *anything* on TV....especially on the so called "History" Channel.

[@T3hderk87]

But............ALIENS!

[@EuropeYear1917]

"An MG08 Maxim Gun? I can give you five bucks for it, and I can do no more." - Rick Harrison

[@233kosta]

I like the blacksmith show they run on occasion, mostly because of how much Doug loves his job :D But I agree, most of what's on History has fuck all to do with history and is pretty much pure shite. 'Tis a sad fate that has also reached the Discovery channel and is creeping upon NG (or maybe it has overrun it too, I don't watch TV if I can help it)

[@Herintruththelies]

Modern truckers who drive on ice roads is "history".

[@ppger]

Othais, I am watching this while self isolating and wanted to thank you and all those involved with getting all the equiptment in this and all 120 of these videos!

[@SluggerStark]

MG-08.....hell ya! Been patiently waiting for this one!

[@kevlarandchrome]

That was an excellent episode, I can't wait for part 2. Thank you so much Othais and everyone who assisted in making this (and the series) possible.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

So Hiram 'coincidentally' moved to Canada during the war and 'coincidentally' returned to the US when he knew he couldn't be drafted. Hmm, coincidence??? Hehehe...

[@Candrsenal]

He swears!

[@ericdeer5887]

Happens in 100 year cycles

[@okaro6595]

Toronto = To run to.

[@alecblunden8615]

Obviously, he saw nothing worth fighting or dying for. I can't blame him After all, it isn't the last time US citizens found Canada preferable to a horrible death.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

@@alecblunden8615 your comment would be accurate if you replaced "citizens" with "gutless cowards with no honor or integrity." Draft dodgers should have faced a firing squad, and Capt Bonespurs should have been dragged out of Mar Lago and hung. Anyone who fails to answer their country's call shouldn't reap the windfall of better men.

[@alexvogel610]

I suppose the plus side of waiting however many years for you guys to get to the MGs is that we're getting an hour and a half *first half* of an episode, instead of 15 or 20 minutes like the Lebel and Gewehr 98

[@MilesStratton]

If there is one thing for sure, it is that I will most definitely be here for the next episode!

[@hanfpeter3742]

Many Miles Away just like me. But dont forget the superunicorns! Your videos are great and well made. Keep going, i need you opinions to compare to mine. Thank you

[@T3hbob]

MG08, my midnight miracle! I've been jonesing for new C&Rsenal! I always learn so much watching this. Thanks guys for always churning out top notch content. Maxim history... It's like a firearm nerd's wet dream.

[@Solsys2007]

These 3D-printed parts are a wonderful idea. It shows how much you care for clarity in your show. Clarity in itself costs a lot of work that viewers can't see, so kudos also for your researchers and writers.

[@lucidiabautista2085]

Othias I love the grunting, it's so human and helps dispell any misconceptions I have about the weight of the weapons

[@ayarzeev8237]

11 dislikes, wtf? He does an amazing job on research and presentation, stop

[@PFCranssen]

This is so much better than anything we have on TV here in Holland. A joy to watch. Thank you and KUDOS!

[@janwacawik7432]

Now, good sir, bring the Ol' Vickers on. The queen of the battlefield ain't gonna cover herself.

[@dubsy1026]

Jan Wacławik unfortunate double entendre there.

[@51WCDodge]

She was manhandled on a rail bridge at Niry near Mons on the 24th Augsut 1914 by a Private Sidney Godley and Lt Maurice Dease, resulting in the first two Victoria Crosses of the Great War, Dease's postumously.

[@RedShocktrooperRST]

Why do you want to cover that Maxim knockoff?

[@dubsy1026]

RedShocktrooper you mean improvement. Maxim was literally working for Vickers, it was hardly a knock-off.

[@51WCDodge]

Maxim and Vickers were partners, the Inventor and the production team, . One needs the other, and as usual once the basic gadget works you learn what you can and can't do with it, so improvments occur.

[@vbbsmyt]

Fantastic, extremely well done and (as usual) excellent research. Rob (aka vbbsmyt)

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

Alright! Entertainment and education during the next two days of treadmill time!

[@daemonofdecay]

A fine reason to ruin my sleep schedule!

[@MarkSmith-to7xi]

I appreciate the time and effort put into the research, the animations, and the presentation on all your videos, Iv been watching alot of them recently and watch every minute no matter how long

[@Candrsenal]

37 minute compilation of my nose breathing incoming

[@MarkSmith-to7xi]

C&Rsenal chuck in an animation and I'm sold, lol

[@eugeneslagle7935]

I'm so glad you were able to get one of these & run this episode.

[@BouncingZeus]

Thank you so much for the work that goes into these. I can't wait for part two!

[@andrewparker7110]

I very much appreciate all the time and effort that goes into you these long videos. I love and enjoy all the history and details. Great work and thank you!

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Great episode. I'm looking forward to part 2. One observation, You can always tell how much fun Mae is having by the size of her smile. I think this the biggest smile I've ever seen from her.

[@jbc98k]

Great episode, thank you for all the hard work and time you put into every one!

[@garycallahan8980]

"LIKE VOODOO MAGIC, IT DOES EVERYTHING ON ITS OWN" This quote says it all.....

[@kensterknig177]

These Discussions/Lectures are consistently Very in depth and through- I appreciate the research and effort you put into your work!

[@cameronboyce4695]

What?!?! What have you done to my beloved Everything Mauser Channel?

[@janwacawik7432]

Cameron Boyce And what about the old "All .32ACP Channel"?

[@festerallday]

I think I saw a mouser cartridge chambered in there somewhere.

[@maewinchester2030]

I swear we need to make shirts or challenge coins with this shit on them...

[@cameronboyce4695]

Mae Winchester I'm still waiting for shirts with Mark in the uncle Sam finger pointing pose with the words "just do the maintenance!"

[@cameronboyce4695]

Mae Winchester or have Mark in the shia labeouf pose with the words "The maintenance; just do it!"

[@ronbarbian7047]

Othias and Mae...you are both awesome. I feel a bit late to the party but over the past few weeks I've watched ALL of your videos and I LOVE all that you do. Definitely motivated me to expand my own WW1/WW2 collection. $10/month committed to Patreon, happily and proudly! Keep up everything you do. Looking forward to the conclusion of WW1 and the start of WW2!

[@donaldhill3823]

Thank you to all the Donner's!!!!!! Mae is having way too much fun. Totally jealous. Great Presentation as always. Now I want to go study the life of Maxim.

[@vanishingpoint5909]

You all produce some amazing content, and delivered so professionally!

[@JReed305]

That smile on Mae's face prove the saying that "Happiness is a belt fed weapon and a pile of warm brass". Great job on another awesome episode.

[@samkitto3146]

I'd still watch a 2+ hour whatever, the incredible video quality you guys somehow put out makes time pass a lot quicker than it otherwise would

[@51WCDodge]

A Mutiny resulted. I never shall forget the way That Blood upon this awful day Preserved us all from death. He stood upon a little mound, Cast his lethargic eyes around, And said beneath his breath : Whatever happens we have got The Maxim Gun, and they have not." Hilaire Bellock 'The Modern Traveller' 1898

[@memo_mauserlorettini5979]

Thanks Sir, I know the expression for more than two decades ,but never knew the Author. W. R.

[@51WCDodge]

@@memo_mauserlorettini5979 My pleasure Bellock by the way was Anglo French.

[@jsma9999]

43 mintues later, I'm Happy that Russain are off in Next Ep, Love the Work, and Lead To Every Greman MG Being Call that,Thank you Every much

[@bigghoss762]

Thank you Jeff!!!!

[@Gamer_1745]

I love the episode! So glad you made it long & a 2 parter!

[@1TruNub]

There's something about maes grin at the end of each of those shoots with the mg08 that warms my heart

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

The maxim gun alone deserves its own documentary and this is the best one that will ever exist.

[@HOBMACHINE]

one of the best videos yet: superb.

[@blueband8114]

Great stuff. Very informative, thanks for taking the time roll on part 2.

[@cadoviking9799]

Awesome video. I loved all the information. Thanks for all the effort you put into it

[@urbanwikstrom9246]

Thanks Othias! Lot of effort laid down here. Fantastic! You shure know what you`re presenting. This "in depth" of the Maxim is just glorious! Thanks a bunch! My one buck at patreon is well spent! Just spent two weeks in the Verdun Ypres area.Lots of nice museums Cheers!

[@dougouellette3346]

I really love the way Mae always has this huge grin when she finishes fireing the weapons. I love to see someone enjoying shooting as I do.

[@matthewlane4137]

Grinning like a maniac while laying hate made me laugh

[@thinklikeafreeman1533]

This channel always does great work. This episode in particular was an incredibly well done. Wow.

[@David-uk3nv]

That episode was glorious. Very well done!

[@matthewstefancin6972]

Love this amount of history you throw out there and in a relatable way. I just drove through Denver in April, but there was a whole slew of cool things on I-70. There not much between St. Louis and Denver, but Salina, Kansas was a good half way stopping point between the two.

[@gj1234567899999]

Something not remarked upon: the Belgians had dogs pulling machine guns! They also had bicycle infantry! What a cute army!

[@thinktwicespeakonce482]

Are there any extra information about this most goodest of infantry formations?

[@sitnam9054]

Awesome episode. When you said a long episode was coming I was kind of expecting a continuation of the Mauser series with the Belgian 1889 and other variants, but this was a very suitable alternative

[@you900001]

Thank you guys so much for the hard work

[@DRTYProductions]

So cool how many people were involved in the making of this video. I can't think of anything else I'd rather watch after returning from a long day of work.

[@DisgruntledK28]

YOU'RE THE REASON WHY I'M AWAKE AT NIGHT. HOW DARE YOU HAVE SUCH AMAZING CONTENT!?!? I LOVE YOU GUYS KEEP IT UP

[@grrlpurpleable]

Outstanding attention to detail as always - watching Mae shoot that was almost as amusing as watching her shoot the T-Gewer, that smile on her face! :)

[@armedtexan8373]

I hate watching videos on a phone, but this channel gets the exception, especially watching Mae shoot... awe Mae....

[@bwbeeman]

Hiram Percy Maxim, Hiram Stevens Maxim's son, founded the ARRL (American Radio Relay League), the largest organization for amateur (ham) radio operators in the USA. Ham operators around the world know who Percy was.

[@McNubbys]

Enjoyment was had, I appreciate the effort and time you put into these episodes😀 Keep up the great work😀

[@sonnygunz9207]

Great video. I learned a lot. I could watch a 5hr episode and not complain. Thank you.

[@TroopperFoFo]

2:10 Shawn needs to show this mousetrap in action.

[@john-paulsilke893]

TroopperFoFo he already did show a pistol mouse/rat trap.

[@rebecamugwort862]

If he combined both ideas, the army could have enlisted mice.

[@silverpairaducks]

The is a mousetrap channel

[@norbertblackrain2379]

This was for sure a hard working episode. Great work guys!

[@cannonfodder4376]

Yet another stellar video, your teams devotion to quality shines through again. Loved it.

[@DEVS_ET_DOMINVS]

Who tf only shows up for the shooting parts.

[@samhenson8177]

Flavor Country that’s what Hickok45 is for (mindless shooting)

[@joedonnelly387]

keith moore that’s a rather archaic view, gaming brings more and more people into the history of firearms, and leads to many developing an interest and motivation for learning about them.

[@SgtKOnyx]

I'll beat em

[@bobskywalker2707]

I’ll watch the shooting parts if I don’t have enough time to watch the whole thing, then I come back later to watch the rest

[@zombies4evadude24]

Joe Donnelly I came from Origins from Bo2/Bo3

[@cliffcollins697]

Great presentation,thank you!

[@pradgeorge4270]

Agree! Love this channel!!! Feeds all of my geeky interests in one place!!!!

[@BNRmatt]

The War Were Declared segments always give me a smile

[@nekoghostgunner1129]

As usual well worth the wait. Will check out 3D Arsenals as well, since I need some 8x22mm Nambu dummies to use as snap caps for my Type 14.

[@blueduck9409]

Fantastic machinegun. Fantastic video, thank you!

[@edwardwarzocha3986]

Excellent, especially the animation!

[@monkeylee4818]

Perfect for watching while having lunch. Awesome video

[@adaw2d3222]

Best episode so far!

[@russellflemister393]

awesome video can't wait for more take a nice vacation you deserve it

[@johns.87]

Awesome show You Guys

[@bobbywhite6365]

I am finding myself very interested in the history now Thank you for providing it for me to become interested 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@YourTypicalMental]

Its episodes like this that are why I support you on Patreon.

[@malevolent_fist7884]

Great one as always guys.

[@tommygun6028]

Wow , what a detailed explanation and Review. You must be the GURU of ALL THE WEAPONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Walking Dictionary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have the best and the coolest guns I EVER SEEN. Your Daughter is the Best Shooter ,HER Smile tells it All Thank You my Friend 👍🤝😎😁

[@davidcool5189]

Had to wait an hour and thirteen minutes for "war were declared". Worth it.

[@crankysports]

My head is spinning. So many parts in that gun. The animation is crazy

[@rolandmagiera3728]

Thank you very much for this amazing video. I saw it yesterday and was totally impressed. In times, when Hollywood make stupid Comic-movies, Othais and Mae bringing ambitious entertainment to the people and i learned a lot from both of you...about the guns of my country Germany. Much better than any german video-publication! Impressively thoroughly researched and inspiring!

[@canicheenrage]

Brilliant episode.

[@dragonsword7370]

Finally finished the video, omg this was worth the watch! I regret not living in st. Louis with a wall of find so I could offer you a guest bedroom, garage for your bike and a hot meal talking motor bikes. Try to enjoy your vacation othias, you've earned it, and enjoy the open road and be safe friend! In general i figure There would be a 1 in 3 chance that directly referencing the man's religious and ethnic background wasn't an insult. [Shrugging] Great episode crew!

[@tomcastonguay2847]

Just saying hi and thank you for the videos the history is well told and presented & Both of you are fun to watch and enjoy Mae smiles that smile when she gets to shoot a cool bit of history Thank you to you both Peace love & jello TomCat

[@YerluvinunclePete]

Thank you Jeff!

[@scottm9605]

I was almost certain that Mae's face was going to crack in half with that smile shooting that thing. That looks like amazing fun.