WW1 Armistice Centennial Match - Stage 2 - No Man's Land

November 11th, 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 and so we have launched a series of 2g-ACM match videos and content to commemorate that event.
Lest We Forget.
Stage 2, No Man's Land:
Counter attack a repelled enemy attack through the ruins of No Man's Land while using the shell craters and obliterated old trench systems for cover.
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[@PieterBreda]

Karl the Hun has a very unreglementary haircut. 3 weeks Latrine duty. For Ian's haircut it will be 5 years in prison.

[@frankdantuono2594]

Ian's haircut and goatee might get him assigned to the brothels of Paris :)

[@txm100]

@@frankdantuono2594 Your forgot the two breards are completely unfit for gas masks.

[@mrminiguns]

@@txm100 That ought to be punishment enough in it of itself

[@jediknight1294]

Oddly Karl's is something not THAT far off period.

[@williamflowers9435]

@@jediknight1294 very Peaky Blinders

[@DeadPollo]

Achievement Unlocked: Forgotten Pride - show to the whole internet the practical use of the Chauchat by being on top of the list with such weapon

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Well, the Chauchat cost 8 times what a Lebel rifle cost to produce. It would have been embarrassing if he couldn't compete with a bolt action.

[@jediknight1294]

@@Edax_Royeaux houd be suprised, the weight and the reloads aren't that conducive to fast rapid hits. A SMLE with a competent shooter would be very very close. The chauchat was a beautiful weapon in the French calibre garbage in the conversions.

[@pipss2669]

Gun Jesus just destroyed 100 years of Chauchat-bullying. Ian just made history :D

[@jonhiggins504]

Americans, DAKA-DAKA-DAKA-DAKA Germans, BANG-------BANG--------BANG Aussies, WALTZING MATILDA--WALTZING MATILDA Brilliant match, one of your Best!!!

[@IceWolfLoki]

Aussie just letting the Hun know he doesn't stand a chance and should surrender now ;)

[@LukeBunyip]

It's just our way of letting our foes know that there are nutters on the loose.

[@Erikreaver]

Dakka wiw two K's. Git yer grammurz roight, boyz!

[@nirfz]

Even in modern days the Aussies know to represent their presence by music... at 10:35 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmup2eoprdpiLM

[@s.h.v.c2865]

Also, "HOWZAT!"

[@thegael1996]

LOL the guy shouting Waltzing Matilda while doing a bayonet charge.

[@IceWolfLoki]

How else were the Hun to know they should just surrender?

[@Ikarias1]

Australians shitpost even offline, in most improbable situations.

[@nutsandgum]

I dont think its exactly Waltzing Matilda. Sounds like a battle cry to the tune of it and using some of the words.. any Australian defence force to chime in?

[@jamesmcd4261]

@@nutsandgum Not ADF but am an Aussie, pretty sure its these Fighting the Kaiser, fighting the Kaiser Who'll come a-fighting the Kaiser with me? And we'll drink all his beer And eat up all his sausages Who'll come a-fighting the Kaiser with me?

[@TwilightsChapter13]

@@nutsandgum Think he's singing a bit of the song. The Chorus goes, Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, who will come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?

[@mountainhobo]

This is so much more fun than Red October, it's not even on the same planet.

[@jmullner76]

You two should be downloadable characters for Battlefield 1.

[@MilitaryAviationHistory]

Very fun to watch these Centennial matches, and well done Ian. The Chauchat really worked for this one.

[@kopfjager6833]

*Worked for once

[@alifeoncechris]

That was an awesome stage! Ian really showed how helpful a bipod is #1 well done! And boy that Australian man can run a bolt on a SMLE.

[@steveh1792]

And him apparently a lefty shooting righty, at that. By the bye, who was the doughboy shooting the 1903 as a lefty?

[@frankdantuono2594]

That's how Anzac's do it.

[@grumples1517]

The Aussie looked like he was having fun

[@FiendTheKing]

Love the Aussie singing while he charges,

[@Psiberzerker]

Singing "Waltzing Matthilda!" Because the band didn't play it.

[@jarvy251]

As expected, That Aussie absolutely nailing it with the SMLE, before giving them the cold steel!

[@El__Leche]

9:14 ANZAC soldier goes over the top. 1918. Colourized.

[@jarvis8635]

Bloody legend he is

[@revanjagergaming8714]

I'm so glad you guys were able to demonstrate how that LMG was actually used. I hear people all the time saying that it was the most worthless automatic weapon ever fielded, and I'm really glad that I now have a really good reference when I set those people strait. Great video thanks for continuing to make these guys even though you don't make as much money off of them. We all really appreciate it.

[@con6lex]

Rorick Jager Agree. Especially when you consider that the other choices were slow bolt actions or 100+ pound fixed guns. The Chauchat was unique. Too bad it was fragile due to mags. It bridged a gap between bolts and fixed MGs.

[@CssHDmonster]

wow ian beast moded this stage

[@roboticrebel4092]

having a bipod and a machinegun does help tho he was good on the pistol targets too

[@Sheridan2LT]

lol k loser

[@dj1NM3]

Being able to make follow-up shots without having to break the firing position demonstrates how much of an advantage semi-auto is over bolt-action, even if your magazines have a big window in the side and your assistant gunner has gone AWOL.

[@roboticrebel4092]

@@dj1NM3 its full auto but i get your point

[@nates9536]

Not sure who had more fun, Ian or the Aussie

[@all41tja]

This is Gold content, this is why I'm a patrion. You should to.

[@zmanjace1364]

Without a doubt this is my favorite match you guys have shown on this channel and it isnt even over yet. Well done!

[@XanderTuron]

Christ, I can't even avoid Aussie shiptoasting while watching InRange.

[@nsort3009]

Shiptoasting

[@stekarknugen9258]

When the Chauchat actually works, it's an excellent weapon. Ahead of it's time indeed.

[@LUR1FAX]

It certainly achieved its goals in World War 1. However I think I'd much rather have a Madsen light machine gun since it's more reliable, generally holds 30 rounds and weighs about the same as the Chauchat.

[@RalphFrancisco]

Been a fan for years. Give em hell boys! Living history at its finest

[@SinistralRifleman]

IMPACT crew report in

[@9toncrackrock601]

That dudes always a hit, er, IMPACT in the comments.

[@lockerjonesdavey]

Yeah, can he just say hit?

[@thehoff1793]

I can hear old mate from Australia in the background. lol. Cheers to you digger.

[@forestcampbell8962]

Am i the only one who actually wanted to hear the conversation they were having,after the match of course but I'm intrigued.

[@thatguynameddan2136]

Holy crap Ian rocked that stage! That was impressive as hell.

[@silvermikeGA]

That was amazing and shows exactly why people watch! I learned something and had preconceptions totally destroyed. We are a century away from why these design decisions were made and lost the reasons. Ian you clearly showed why an aluminum sleeve was used even if it jammed after 150 rounds. Weight. The gun was. only needed for 150 round battles. Any more a stationary mg was needed. In the math of war a Chauchat gunners life was expended. In any case there would be available battlefield pickups. In a few minutes you explained the brilliance and horror of WW1

[@wheelndeel5472]

Nice one Ian! That course seemed fun as hell.

[@uncleroysmusic]

so happy for Ian that the Chauchat worked so well.

[@Erikreaver]

What an amazing stage! Those long bipod legs really do seem like a good thing to have in crappy terrain. A bit longer still, and you may have used them as the bayonet! Hehe. The aussie was quite the sight to behold, and Ian's "Dakka dakka dakka!" warmed my orky heart. Looking forward to the last part!

[@marzcapone9939]

This is an excellent demonstration of how the Chauchat was designed to be used. Not like there's dozens of other videos out there where it's used in 2 or 3 gun matches. Great job

[@mountainhobo]

7:35 This is where the .45 shines. It knocks down those targets like they were paper.

[@yop_cholo]

Can't get enough of that Chauchat...

[@taylorjackson8464]

Having just listened to Dan Carlin’s “Blueprint for Armageddon “ this is a delightful set of stages absolutely enjoyed watching this

[@LeFeuauxpoudres]

You should change the sight of your G98. There was an accessory to put on the "handlebar" of the rifle to switch to 200m. In 400m sight, germans soldiers had the order to aim the kneeves to shot in the chest when enemis where at 100m. And to aim the belt when enemis where at 200m.

[@HereticalKitsune]

Wow, that Chauchat really showed what it can do if put into its proper environment!

[@CaptainCiph3r]

More matches need bayonet charges.

[@evanator166]

Agreed, I do love me some bayonets as well as swords. Maybe a one gun one sword match is in order.

[@FearlessLeader2001]

Damn skippy

[@takogonikanetniukogo]

Damn Ian is fast. french gun probably grants Elan +5 or so

[@moosemaimer]

Chance to cause Ennui, though.

[@SgtKOnyx]

Well I'm certainly aroused

[@george2113]

That brings better food drink and ladies on leave

[@red9mm]

Really been impressed with the speed of the stripper reloads everyone has been doing

[@chrisbullock3504]

that Aussie is such a lad! singing as he runs to the bayonet target.

[@cryhavoc999]

The ANZAC was awesome! Good vid guys.

[@Zbyhonj]

"Zwei" is supposed to be pronounced _"tsvei."_ Cease using your butcher blade bayonet on ze deutsch, lest you'll be denounced to Charles Casarda. Bad jokes and grammar wilhelmism aside, that was an absolutely awesome stage. Congrats to Ian for nailing it so hard.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

This is my favorite match in a long time, you guys look like you're having a lot of fun!

[@koivis87]

This is amazing stuff. You guys (+Forgotten Weapons) are by far the best gun channel on youtube! Also, on point with the suggested videos! Up the Irons!

[@stefanwolf88]

Way better than this year Red October.

[@FearlessLeader2001]

Rowan was so funny, singing as he bayoneted a German soldier

[@evanator166]

Now if only there had been a Canadian or Scotsman charging as Ian played the bagpipes. That would have been something.

[@michaelpee9471]

makes you appreciate modern-ish box fed equipment

[@slowpokebr549]

Go Ian!, I knew he had this one barring stoppages. That 1911 was definitely the weapon for this pistol stage.

[@rifles_up2263]

The cheau-cheau is a formidable weapon when it runs right Ian got a long way on that first 20 rounds with good true control👍🏽🤟🏽

[@petesheppard1709]

THANK YOU for showing those other competitors and their rifles. As with the first stage, this one gave a hint of the difficulty of infantry combat.

[@Oroberus]

I'm pretty late but you outright obliterated the competition on this one, extraordinary skills with the Chauchat and just ramming the bayonet so hard into your target that the whole rifle just stuck? Just laudable!

[@rossmum]

Gotta work on that bayonet technique Karl! Thrust like you mean it! Awesome stage guys, great to see some of the other competitors sharing the spirit.

[@Ratlstrap]

I like to imagine that this entire match Ian's Chauchat in its old worn shape is just reliving the glory days, "Yea you better run Fritz here I come *BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM*"

[@thrasherthetic]

Really loving that you're showing the match/division winner runs as well. Especially when the kit is as interesting as this.

[@jeanniebuchholz9923]

I have a legitimate question, not just trying to piss in someone's Cheerios. Did Ian commit a procedural on the pistol part when he missed and then fired again from the same side? Thanks.

[@Hispanicpanick0]

I thought the same thing, but I guess not.

[@tomkavulic7178]

This is honestly some of the best 2/3 gun footage I have ever seen. On InRange or anywhere. Exciting to watch, informative, interesting stage design and outlet for the practice of practical shooting skills in a historical setting.

[@Psiberzerker]

That looked like a lot of fun!

[@mikefenton5634]

The Aussie is really good. Cool to see all the guys who embraced this event and showed up in accurate kit.

[@nagasako7]

Ian FTW! Chauchat FTW! HISTORY CHANNEL BTFO!!! FOREVER!!!

[@Noodlemog]

It's great seeing she Chauchat finally in action and I'm made up to see Ian win one. Normally the fun weapon choices hinder them, guess the Chauchat isn't terrible, who knew?. Omg revisionist history.

[@LT1derland]

What a difference! Amazing to see how well the gun excels under different conditions!

[@TheKodiak72]

Loved the aussie. Aussie aussie aussie! Oi Oi Oi!

[@tacamo21]

Karl you're knocking it out the park with the music!

[@bored383]

I broke my bayonet in the hay bale . . . that was a fun match!

[@tostie3110]

Ouch, I hope it wasn't an original one. In the case of the trenches it's better than getting it stuck in him.

[@bored383]

@@tostie3110 sadly - it was

[@baronvonbeans9887]

How does that happen

[@stephenhensley7004]

That was very educational. Know your weapon, know yourself. I think I could fill a thimble with the good things I have read about the Chauchat in my lifetime. It certainly had its place in the trench warfare combined small arms team.

[@IMarcaI]

It's so enjoyable to see Ian having a blast

[@majorcamo4645]

Truly amazing! Because of you guys, me and my friends are doing our own 2-gun matches for fun at our homemade range!

[@Slowponeh]

Gosh darn it, Ian is a WWI killing machine

[@arl0xen551]

I absolutely love that you showed a few of the other cosplay competitors at the ends of these on this series. Really, you guys do the best work. Amazon Or Netflix needs to pick you up and write you a check to do content for them. Thanks for this, gratefully supporting you guys on Patreon.

[@zeta970]

I love the "... at least one hit!" From the R.O. on Ian's run, you can tell he's not used to automatic fire

[@4doorsmorewhores298]

i doubt anybody is used to the chauchat automatic fire. shit kills shoulders

[@JoJo-vm8vk]

So much fun to watch. And congratulations Ian, you even managed to make the Chauchat reliable !

[@NookyAvenger]

Shawchat Redemption

[@taylorkessen8772]

This is my favorite match series in a while. This stage looked like a lot of fun!

[@Tobascodagama]

"Be very careful not to get dirt in that." Probably authentic dialogue for a Chauchat gunner.

[@con6lex]

Great stage design, superb analysis. Victory for Chauchat!

[@fullmetaflak]

This stage looks absolutely stellar!

[@thomas7770]

Did we just witness Ian’s career ‘peak’?

[@CountArtha]

NEVER.

[@kenibnanak5554]

LoL to drawing a C96 from those holsters while on the run. Again I am amazed at the trouble free performance the stripper clips gave that pistol. I have seen such on my own, but often experienced balking and hesitation half way down. In truth removable, slap in pistol magazines were a major weapons advance and given a choice I am sure many German infantry men preferred a Luger with a few loaded magazines.

[@HPBrowningBoy]

One of the best and most enjoyable videos to watch. Excellent stage design and WOW what an awesome landscape you guys have in the background.

[@kingofhogwarts9499]

Love the sound of these guns, both the Chauchat and the G98 sound awesome!

[@StrangerOman]

Ian scoring first place. I be like: Daaaaaamn boy! Gj!

[@annairinastoll2960]

I had to watch Ian´s Run two times. So awesome!

[@robmeglaughlin325]

Damn Ian!.. You made it work. Rather impressive.

[@dominicbadura]

Dang, great job Ian!!!! I felt like clapping from home when you did so well on this stage!!!

[@cobannie]

Awesome job Ian!!! Love the Chauchat action & 1911!

[@RebSike]

Damn, this was a fun stage to watch!

[@drmaudio]

Missed both of you yesterday, although it was still a good match. Lots of people jumping in to keep things running.

[@DarkSteel361]

Been loving the extra video recommendations at the end of all of these!

[@jakemckeown9459]

Karl was nowhere close to the intensity needed to bayonet someone. Ian on the other hand let out a terrifying yell as he courageously charged the enemy.

[@ScoobieDoobieDoob]

This is probably the best example that shows how obsolete bolt guns truly are. If a heavy Chauchat without an assistant gunner outshoots a bolt gun, there is no more proof required.

[@dankdark974]

Wow these stages are awesome!

[@nalykazule1582]

That was a blast to watch. Great stage design.

[@M95-v4r]

I'd love to see the whole stage shot by the guy with the M95. Is his one in 8x50R or already in 8x56R?

[@LN997-i8x]

I'd wager it's 8x50R or some mid-range 8x56R handloads, judging from the moderate recoil. Full-house 8x56R out of a Carbine is usually much more violent!

[@nirfz]

But judging from his headgear someone should have send him a "Bundesheer Kapperl" to match the gun. It looks more like what they wore than the cap he seems to have to wear. (or he was representing a russian eastern front officer with a captured M95...)

[@TitusCastiglione1503]

I think he might be representing a Bulgarian soldier

[@Krzysztof.l.Polak.84]

Absolutely best match I saw! GREAT JOB!

[@Youcannotfalter]

This was outstanding. Very well done.

[@forestcampbell8962]

This match looked so fun!

[@feuerfrei7070]

My Brain cannot process all the coolness of this stage!

[@herknorth8691]

This is one of the most entertaining vids you made in a while. The only thing that would have made it better is if you'd brought back the split-screen comparison between you two; it was cool back in the day but now that you guys are much closer to each other in skill, I think that it might be even better!

[@Aaron_Jensen]

It's really nice seeing the bolt actions being run, but that run with the Chauchat was wonderful... even though your assistant gunner did abandon you.

[@kenhelmers2603]

I think Ian was in 'his' element! He had fun. Karl did well too! Thanks Guys! :)

[@jeffersonmorris888]

That has the be the most fun looking match stage ever. Great work guys!

[@shad8x936]

That was a fun stage, glad Ian did much better than on previous one.

[@NotShiggy]

It's nice to see little clips of the other people that attended too