The No1, Mk III*, Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield (SMLE): Musketry of 1914 - PART THREE "C"-

[@eVVigilance]

You give yourself too little credit. Excellent video, and excellent shooting. It is very nice to see period expectations and results measured against modern performance. Clearly, the rifle is just as capable as it was 100 years ago, and the practices well thought out and challenging, while completely achievable, with work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes, "....completely achievable, with work".... well put. Cheers!

[@skeletons7280]

britishmuzzleloaders you dont know how much i love your channel Its like the best channel i ever seen

[@wierdalien1]

britishmuzzleloaders you are extremely harsh on yourself though.

[@mpccenturion]

Thank you. I recall my grandfather talking about shooting, and with others, making sure all the men got paid. As he said, "We'd get down to shoot and tell the guy beside us, to shoot our target." A moment of protest was met with, " I outrank you, shoot my target." Four brothers went over, and all came home. I never understood the significance, until as an adult I read and researched some of WW1. I recalled a memory of me, as a boy of 14 or so, I was as big as he was, in 1914. He just asked, "Why? Why had he come home and so many did not? " He was just looking over meadows as we sat in chairs on a hot August day. I never commented, but I did see rivlets of mist on his cheek. BTW - Canadian eh! - snow during shooting is us! Cheers

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

[@myparceltape1169]

Thank you for that personal piece of history, how you were sized as a boy to your grandfather and how range firings were conducted in practice.

[@Strelnikov10]

The elaborate nature of these qualification practices is amazing. As a US Army infantryman, our rifle qualification was a single, 40 round exercise. 20 rounds from the prone supported, 10 from the prone unsupported, and 10 from the kneeling. This video really provides some solid context to the statement that Britain had a small but very professional Army in 1914. You make history come alive, sir, and you truly honor their memory in doing so. You should be proud of yourself. This is so much more than a series of youtube videos. It's a memorial.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind of you to say... one of my favourite projects.

[@mookrage]

These videos are brilliant....

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you approve!

[@leithafae]

Very rousing the minstrel boy music in the back ground and the twins are always a great comical and entertaining moments to watch

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrplague9881]

These videos must take quite a lot of time to film and edit. Great work! Happy New Year!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes they do... This project in particular, has taken the better part of 9 months to get this far... and there is still more... :-) Happy New Year!

[@skeletons7280]

The beginning is like me and my brother I love your videos And a happy new years my freind

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@joeturner1597]

The Ox and Bucks were my local regiment. Their drill hall is still there and is used by cadets.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Old and storied Regiment... such a shame that LI tradition (vs the Rifles) is all but gone now..

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Len of my favourite channels on KZbin, a true gem.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you.

[@matthewgil3146]

Love the filming of the intros. Not easy to line up the frames and time it so its believeable. Great work!!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@48vdcwrld]

this representation must've taken some forethought, excellent production and proficiency, well done Rob...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you, its' not over yet.... at least two more videos in the series!

[@johnfisk811]

Just back from 3 months away (no, not in prison) and what a welcome present to find. Professional quality as ever Rob. I have my grandfather's (just) Great War mess jacket mounted on the wall with it's crossed marksman ship badge.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it John!

[@Ekib-Niatnuom]

Well done! Does this mean you'll be adding the marksman badge to your uniform?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I don't have one at the moment... :-) The knowledge that I can do it is good enough for me!.. haha!

[@frankdantuono2594]

I think this was my favorite episode to date.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear! Cheers.

[@archimagirus_sancti]

This is hands down my favorite channel on KZbin

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind. Thank you.

[@archimagirus_sancti]

Also it's nice to get away from all the current political and religious intrigue and space out on Enfield knowledge

[@martin2sheds]

What a tremendous series. A credit to KZbin.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it.

[@stevendee2831]

You did great. I don't know why you are so hard on yourself. If I ever get up there I'm gonna help if I can I promise. I'm just needing good directions and so far you've been a great help. Thanks man.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@bernerbar7886]

Hooray! Thanks for the new video and Happy New Year from Berne, Switzerland!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome! And Happy New Year to you as well.

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

This was excellent, even above your normally high standard of video. Also congratulations on your shooting, sir.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JenniferinIllinois]

The intro.. BRILLIANT!!!!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! The rest was not to your liking though?.... :-) .....

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Oh I just watch the intros! Hehehe... No, I enjoy the rest as well. Being a history nerd and such, it's interesting learning how the British army of the late 19th and early 20th trained. Oh and good to see you got your additional pay. :)

[@T.S.Birkby]

Immaculate job, Pte Ross needs a promotion

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers,.... Which one?

[@andyivanovich9478]

Thank you for making this series of videos. I tried to research their marksmanship tests a few years ago and did not find much helpful information. It is amazing how much training each soldier in the army received before WW1. Sure makes the US qualification test look easy

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hopefully this answers your questions then.. :-) Not super magical or hocus pocus. Just good solid and comprehensive training. Cheers.

[@julieblundell7421]

As always Rob, a great video of acting, skills, uniforms and weaponry, keep em coming, Lee.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Lee. Glad you enjoyed it. Have you watched the entire series?

[@sorichar]

That was some fine shooting, especially at the distances you were up against. Well done!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Good times!

[@grozaAC]

This is the best channel on KZbin.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Shaun!

[@ogilkes1]

Another great series of videos. Nice one!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@joma4452]

that intro was fantastic! good work!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@steamengineshooray]

Watching this from the new year, you've certainly proved yourself to be a solid shooter and great presenter. Loved this informative series of videos so far. A hearty gratitude from all of us for weathering the wet and snowy conditions to get results for us to view, hope you didn't catch a cold :D

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

All good! It's been a great time getting through it all. A real historical journey. Cheers!

[@Wabaanimkii]

Will save this video for later! So Glad I've got something good to watch tomorrow.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Enjoy!

[@skipmaloney178]

More outstanding video! As I regularly shoot my #1 MkIII* in 3Gun competition, I can attest to the heating issues with the barrel. Not unmanageable when expected. Very satisfying to draw a crowd of "black rifle" shooters when I come to the line, especially when many of them were my shooting students and unaware that "real" rifles existed. Bravo, sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! I should have given the chamber a wipe before hand... many uses from neck sized brass had a part to play as well.

[@survivalcomms]

Awesome video and excellent shooting. Good job getting under the clock in practice 22. I could see the struggle opening the action. Thanks for sharing !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It was frustrating for sure... just a combination of much used and neck sized brass and perhaps a dirty chamber... Cheers.

[@Sheerwater909]

Continuing brilliance, thank you Rob. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and harmonious New Year.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you John! And to you!

[@sanseijedi]

Erudite and entertaining, as per usual. Many thanks! And a guid new year (happy Hogmany)!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! And to you!

[@con6lex]

I’m in awe of the effort you are putting into this project. It is like traveling back in time. That course of fire looks challenging, but a good simulation of combat conditions of various positions. It must have been rough if the wind was gusty on your qualification day.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It was (is) a great project... There is more to follow too! The qualification is not complicated but comprehensive enough.

[@ellistonwebsite]

Yes, very well put together.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@tobykenneally3169]

Awesome work mate

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@wrxs1781]

Well done, good shooting and a happy new year.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@martintabony611]

Another great video mate .

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dukesofdevon]

Sir, just keep doing what you do. These videos are fantastic. More ammo making would be awesome!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you, I will! My plan is redo the Enfield Cartridge video and deal with it in a more comprehensive way... this winter sometime.

[@mpetersen6]

Wonderful work. The British infantryman in all likely hood was the best in the world pre-1914. All the best for the new year. Enjoy your time on the range and shoot safely. With the new set of kit for the 95th Rifles I expect we will be seeing a new set of videos later in the year

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! Yes the new kit will be featured!

[@fatefulcoma]

This is a great series of videos and I am wondering if I could pass muster in this qualification.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you are enjoying the series. You'll only know if you try!

[@fatefulcoma]

Guess I need to book a ticket to Canada to earn my Yearly Bounty

[@survivalaustralia01]

Your editing is awesome

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@48vdcwrld]

Oh! and the backdrops, Magnificent...

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@sabretech2001]

Happy New Year, Rob! I've only just started to dig through the various musketry manuals and this series of videos is really helpful.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad the series is of interest! Cheers.

[@Thorsaxe777]

If you did that with your cast bullets, You did awesome. I really enjoy this series, segments of brief commentary adds to the quality of the video. This isn't just about shooting. It's how to become proficient with your marksmanship skills. Excellent subject. Please do more on these type of instructional video's, I know you are in Canada, However if you could do some video on shooting the Webley Revolver, That would be awesome in a coarse of fire subject, Thank you for your hard work, Dave

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Dave! I had a great time getting through all of the practices... a real walk down the path of history. Yeah, revolvers are a tough subject to deal with.. I don't own any, but if I get the opportunity, I'lll be all over it.

[@sugarnads]

Welcome back mate.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

From where?.... :-)

[@99IronDuke]

Excellent video. Happy New Year.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! and to you!

[@allenstevens4298]

Love your videos keep them up

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Allen!

[@HaydnHaendel]

I just wish I had the ranges to try this qualification myself. The most I have access to is a 100m range. Outstanding video man, and solid shooting!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You can always make scaled targets and go with the centre of the hole for scoring... That way you could do it all at 100m!

[@HaydnHaendel]

That is a tempting prospect as a new year's project. Happy new year to you and all your loved ones, while we're at it, from Italy!

[@joeturner1597]

Fantastic intro. You are now up there with Dan and Dan (YT).

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Brilliant just brilliant!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@chriswhite3035]

another great video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@Splodge542]

The Minstrel Boy - my favourite whistling tune. Could you tell us what the physical requirements were? I'll see if I can meet them.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I don't know.. So far I haven't had any references that speak to a specific standard.. You had to be able to march... long distances...

[@washietatonka]

Badges We don't need no stinking badges.

[@AA-sk2yi]

Happy New year from New Zealand 😁

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I was just there! and to you!

[@generalruntime657]

A half the army were first class shots and the lunatics marched them into machineguns!

[@skepticalbadger]

What was the alternative at the time?

[@mpetersen6]

Once the war went into the trenches infantry assaults would be much bloodier simply because of that. The only way to break the stalemate would be technology or tactics. The Germans tried gas to no great effect. The early tanks to fragile mechanically to be really effective. The German Storm Troopers (not to be confused with the later monsters) were only successful on a local scale. Any breakthrough on the lines could not be exploited quickly enough. Look how much British cavalry was held in reserve. Perhaps if a large scale amphibious assault could have been conducted far enough in the German rear to force the redeployment of enough units to contain such a beachhead. But that could of been Gallipoli writ large in terms of a disaster. Too many thought the war would be short and glorious. Wars are seldom short, never glorious, and never bloodless.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It was never that simple.... " False Memory: What Everyone 'Knows' About WWI" is a great lecture on the Western Front Association YT Page.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqqoKppeLGUotE

[@fludblud]

Now this is the kind of musketry that wouldve presented itself with devastating effect at the Battle of Mons.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The use of short, intense bursts of musketry was found to be the most effective. Mons was characterized by reduced fields of fire and relatively close ranges, especially on the eastern flank. All the pre war emphasis certainly paid off.... Cheers.

[@farouk5252]

Did the ANZACs have to meet the same musketry requirements?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I don't know for sure... More than likely not, as the ANZACs were not regular soldiers. There were Territorial musketry standards and if any, I might assume that those were the ones used, at least initially... I can't comment on what was done in Egypt.

[@dmw1262]

I watched this, and other episodes, again tonight, and I was wondering just how much gear you pack in to record one of these? How about an episode just on that? I know how much I take with me, but I'm not hauling full sized, wooden, metallic (?) targets, rope, cameras, range finders (I assume) personal gear, food, etc.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Good idea, Mike. There is a bit of kit, as you might expect. Rifle, uniform, targets, ammo, cleaning supplies, etc... for this episode, that 6 foot target was a big pain and took a bit to assemble... all that, plus having to lug it over to a decent area. That is the biggest embuggerance by far.

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

All of your videos are so informative and enjoyable. Are there bears in the woods where you shoot? The only dangerous animal activity at the range I'm going to is droplets from the woodpigeons in the trees!! Happy New Year.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes there are. Like most wildlife, they tend not hand around when the popping and banging start. That said, I have run into quite a few in the early morning setting up targets....

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

Bloody hell!

[@neemancallender9092]

In 1969 I received Marksman 1st Class on the Lee Enfield The badge was crossed rifles and a crown

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Badges do change.... or rather get repurposed...

[@coreytrevor6906]

What would have been the standard cold weather cap? Was there one? Great vid, thanks!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There was a "cap comforter" (like a toque) and later a "balaclava helmet"... Things were in short supply in that first winter of 1914...

[@shanerogers24]

With a shudder at how much time and effort this series represents, it leaves begging one question - how would you have gone with the Ross Mk.III. I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos before, but I've watched the lot of them and I dip's me lid to you sir.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much! It has been a colossal time-sink... but time well spent for sure. I'd say just as well or better with the Ross. The sights are typically better.

[@shanerogers24]

Oh no, thank you.

[@SafetyProMalta]

Brilliant as usual Rob, but just goes to show the immense personnel loss to the army of all that time & effort into the meat grinder of Ypres in the 1st year.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I think that it’s a shame no matter when the losses took place. That said, their fate in 1914 was peculiar in that they were all professional and “that army” was irreplaceable.

[@PunchCatcher]

I have really enjoyed this series of videos so far. I'm downright awestruck by the time you've put in to create and edit these (not to mention time reloading, cleaning, etc.). One question I do have is did these standards of musketry carry over to the interwar period? And secondly do you know how these standards of 1914 compare to other armies? (I know two totally separate questions). Happy new year

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you have enjoyed things so far. There was an abridgement of the standards from 1915, if I recall. The volunteers of 1914 surely swamped existing facilities to the point that things more than likely were changed much earlier.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As for other armies, musketry programs were not as developed in the German and French armies.

[@PunchCatcher]

Thanks!!

[@jcorbett9620]

An excellent series of videos. Like all the other commenters here, I'm in awe of the amount of work that you put into all your videos, not just this series. A real shame though that your shooting in this series kept being undermined by the one "flyer". Did you ever get to the bottom of why there was nearly always one that seemed to be miles away from the others? Also, I agree with the others here - you are too hard on yourself. I've had a go at shooting at some of these types of targets and failed miserably! :-)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Certainly had a grand time making it.

[@DirtyDiksgunoroma]

I wish youtube had a love button instead of like. Cause I love these videos.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very kindly.

[@mikeryan9479]

Another great video Rob, some pretty impressive shooting over some challenging distances. Some sweet camera work too. Would you consider doing a video on your method of cleaning your Enfield rifles? Anyone who shoots cast bullets knows the cleaning takes a bit more effort than regular copper jacketed bullets. Thanks again

[@mikeryan9479]

Thank you Keith, I’ll give that a try.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Oil, bronze brush to scrub, then wipe.... and wipe.... Not really unconventional I'm afraid... I talk about the historical method in Part Two of the series.

[@alexvogel610]

Could you refresh our memory--in Practice 22, is the 2nd class figure target a 4x4 square, with a 36" outer circle, a 24" inner circle, and a 12"x12" aiming mark? If one were to attempt to replicate this at a typical 100yd range, could you scale it down to a 16x16" square, with a 12" outer circle, 8" inner circle, and 4" aiming mark? (100yd ranges being relatively common in the US for those who don't have access to private land or unregulated public land)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Not quite... the aiming mark is not 12x12... it is a Fig 5 which is 12" high. The details are at the 16 min mark of Part Two. Apart from that, I think your calculations are correct.

[@alexvogel610]

Thank you; I need to get my SMLE properly zeroed to the ammo I have available; I'd like to get good with it at some point (I do 3-gun, so different beast)

[@angryveteran8585]

Think I heard Minstrel Boy midway through.

[@LightTackleEthusiast]

AngryVeteran85 ?

[@minuteman4199]

yes, you did.

[@MOOEYSMITH]

I'm not sure about the badges, but I'm almost positive that the bobble wool hat (even in snow) was not regulation :))

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

No sir! Sent out in the winter of 1914 for the poor buggers in Plugstreet Wood.

[@MOOEYSMITH]

Then I withdraw my errent comment. ( Even though historically accuate is still not regulation). Have a wonderful 2018 with your 104 year old hat ;)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I was only joking! :-) Not erring at all. But there were all kinds of bits and pieces sent out in that initial winter of 1914. It's very much a modern toque.

[@shootmcrunfast]

Great video. Is the ease you use the stripper clips down to them being nicely worn in or is it your experience with the rifle ? Shooting my SMLE is a rare treat, my clips are barely used and I have some trouble with them.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Chargers are typically quite rough and will get smoother as they are used. I took some emery cloth to the inside of most of mine so they'd be easier to use. Wrap a small strip around a dowel and run the dowel back and forth between the uprights.

[@shootmcrunfast]

Good tip, many thanks. Of course, chargers, what was I thinking!!

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

I like to think they invented the Ross rifle.

[@alexvogel610]

If I remember right, you said in an earlier video that you were running period-correct handloads that replicate one of the many military loadings for the 303. I'm seeing the silver bullets, and curious if you're casting your own or if that's a jacketed bullet. If you're casting, what kind of velocity are you getting, how hard is your lead/alloy, and are you running into issues with the bullets coming apart? I was under the impression that cast lead was mostly limited to pistol velocities, though somewhat overlapping with slower rifle rounds like 45-70, 30-30WIN, etc, but that cast bullets wouldn't stand up to the velocity of modern spitzer cartridges like .303 or 30-06? (I reload 30-06 and 7.62NATO, with jacketed bullets, and only cast for blackpowder pistol rounds, though I'm pretty new at that)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There is a video about my 303 rounds in the Ammunition playlist on the channel, if you like? All of that is discussed.

[@alexvogel610]

Cool; I'll go digging!

[@kentr2424]

Rob, I see that many of your hits are low. Wouldn't the unit armorer replace your front sight with a slightly lower one in order to bring your point of impact up?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi there. As mentioned in the series and elsewhere, the ammunition that I was using here, and still do is of my own making and doesn't match Mk VII ballistics. While the rifle is zeroed for 100yds, as the range increases, the difference between the sight settings and the trajectory increases... Much of the longer ranges shot here were done with little work up due to time and resources, therefore, if things were "close enough" then I moved on to the next practice. Certainly with correct Mk VII ammo and in service conditions the rifle would be zeroed correctly with front sights as required, yes,...

[@stefanodogg280]

Two Scotsmen on the attack. Epic!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Canadian jocks, yes!... :-)

[@yayvideogames8032]

i have a question about your enfield p53 loading video have you rubbed fat around the muzzle of the rifle just interested

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

When you load the cartridge, some of the lubricant gets scraped off by the muzzle... it collects there... it's a bit messy but doesn't affect things.

[@TheSpectacledSteve]

Great video sir But quick question any chance of using the lee-enfield No.4 rifle variant?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

In time!

[@TheSpectacledSteve]

britishmuzzleloaders now I have tune in 😁😁😁😁

[@skepticalbadger]

Do you not get dings and scrapes on your stock when you rest between rocks like that? Not a criticism, just a query.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Of course.... it's a service rifle.... and it had many dings and scrapes before me!.. :-)

[@HarryJamesBooks]

If anybody reading this also had a forebear in the East Surrey's at Mons, at 21.07 in this vid are men from A Company 1st Battalion in a posed shot a day or so before Mons. I can put names to several of them, but if you think you recognise anybody I'd be interested in having them pointed out.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Nice!

[@Inferno-hx7hk]

Where do you actually do all your shooting? It looks like a stunning location

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

In the woods... :-)

[@exploatores]

what model was that wool cap,, you have when it snowed :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

1914 Cap, knit, wool, expedient, conforming to War Office pattern 3224

[@poshboy4749]

The army doesn't need aggressive soldiers - it needs passive aggressive soldiers!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Only if they want them....

[@sim8726]

good work!! are you moving on to No4's after these?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Perhaps.... Lots to do with the older stuff as well.

[@sim8726]

ill be watching!!!

[@charlesinglin]

Thank you for producing these. Thinking back to my marksmanship training in the US Army 40+ years ago, it didn't hold a candle to the British army of a hundred years ago.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

My pleasure Charles. Glad you've enjoyed them so far.

[@valles_marineris8955]

Was it hygienic wearing a kilt on the battlefield?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You mean do you bollocks get dirty?... sure,.... but you can clean them easily enough... 😀

[@valles_marineris8955]

@@britishmuzzleloaders hahaha what a genius you are

[@thesunsetdriver]

Would their be any difference in shooting Mk VI Spitzer rounds?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

No such thing as Mk VI Spitzer rounds.... now, Mk VII? Yes of course... :-) .... Difference in what? Recoil?... score?

[@thesunsetdriver]

I also can't type

[@notarokescientist3003]

Have you served?

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

Surely, the fact that you hit the target in the bits on serial 19 should count as an extra point.

[@triestelondon]

I'm glad it's you that present these videos. Your twin is far uglier and, to be frank, a bit 'slow'. The dialogue timing in the skit was excellent.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it.... now,.... what about the shooting? Was it as good as the "acting"?... :-)

[@raincoast2396]

Its a shame to think that most of the those highly qualified marksmen, went down in the mud, victims of machine gun fire.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I wouldn't generalize quite that much.... There really wasn't much mud around (in the classic sense) by the time the BEF had been ground down to nothing... Such is the fate of all professional armies in the face of industrial warfare. Sadly, these men and their ilk, were almost totally gone by December 1914. First Ypres really was the graveyard of the Old Contemptibles... That said, it was the same all over...

[@raincoast2396]

We may lay the 'Butcher's Bill' for this slaughter, at the feet of "Butcher" Haig. He was insane to keep sending men over the top, expecting a different result each time. When they failed, he accused them of cowardice!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

While there is no arguing the sad true reality of the War, the popular perception of it is an interesting topic. One that deserves to be explored... This might be of interest.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqqoKppeLGUotE

[@stevendee2831]

You gotta laugh at 1:49 eh?

[@borkwoof696]

Is practice 22 what caused the mad minute ’myth‘?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is the subject for PART Four of the series..! "Rapid Shooting in the Army"

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

The new Battlefield DLC looks nice.

[@YouADamnWitch]

You can actually move in that web gear! I have smiliar WWII South African webbing it's like being bound in anchor rope.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Oh yes! What till the Field Firing video comes out... Lots of movement there.