WW2 Weapons Still Used by Germany, Italy & Japan

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WW2 ended 77 years ago, but the former Axis nations of Germany, Italy and Japan still use a few WW2 weapons among their modern equipment.
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[@GeoStreber]

I just wanna point out that some of the MG3s actually are MG42s, that had some of their parts replaced. The markings on those guns actually show "MG42" with the 42 crossed out and a 3 stamped next to it.

[@Gtiperf]

MG XX 3

[@tavish4699]

No The mg3 are all completely New built The mg2 And mg1 were like that

[@GeoStreber]

@@tavish4699 Yes, there are MG42-->MG3 conversions. Look in the english wikipedia page for the MG3 for a picture of it.

[@sthenzel]

@@tavish4699 Although I didn´t serve when we still had mandatory service, most of my colleagues at work and a few friends did. One reported the MG3 he had used during training in the 90s still had the WaA stamp on it, swastika included. As the MG3 nominally was build new, I wouldn´t be surprised if the companies simply used spare parts still lying in storage (the Bundeswehr was pretty well stocked during the cold war).

[@MM22966]

So you're saying the gun identifies as an MG3.😆

[@thecommentaryking]

There are other WW2 weapons still in use in by the Italian military as cerimonial weapons are: The M1 Garand, that is in use by the Italian Navy's San Marco Marines honor guard and by the Army's officer and marshall (NCO) cadets academies. The Beretta 38 in the 38/57 model is still in use by the Navy's marshall cadets. The Lee Enfield No.1 is in use in the Navy by both officer cadets and sailors on honor duties. The M1 Carbine in use by cadets of the Teulié and Nunziatella military preparatory schools of the Army. And the Carcano 91 cavalry carbine is in use at the school for new carabinieri enlisted during honor duties.

[@kingjoe3rd]

It would be cool to see a video on the traditions that the German Army still retains, like the torch light ceremony and stuff like that.

[@wirelessone2986]

Cuff titles,belt design naming tanks after cats...Im waiting for them to call a tank "TABBY"

[@neinnein9306]

Then you would finally see - contrary to all the ideas on the Internet - that today's German army still maintains many traditions from the past. Goose step and breeches no longer exist, but these are just two of many aspects. The guard battalion, for example, is still based on the Prussian drill regulations. Incidentally, this stipulated that only heavy infantry could use Goose step. But they don't exist there. In this respect they are actually close to tradition.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

That's a trad the yanks took back home with em, after denazifying Germany, along with certain preparations, like Pervitin (to Dexamyl) for instance.

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

And they still think they are the master race!

[@FlagAnthem]

@@neinnein9306 lol

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

The only disappointment the Japanese Self Defense Forces have with the .50 cal Browning machine gun is it just won't stop Godzilla, even if it can stop just about anything else! Then again, NOTHING can stop Godzilla! Fun video Dr. Felton, as always! Thanks!

[@Sodapop-rd5ku]

You never know It's Japan lol

[@russwoodward8251]

Ah yes, the famous "won't stop Godzilla" argument. You would have thought we had gotten past that with the introduction of earthquake proof buildings, and, well... King Kong. 😁

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

It would be interesting to see how the 50cal would do vs Mothra! 🤔

[@RamblerReb]

Well, history shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men...

[@treystephens6166]

GODZILLA 1985 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 📼 💿

[@NickRatnieks]

In Germany it seems their drill is traditional while the British Army changed its rifle drill when the SA 80 was adopted. I think it is somewhat bizarre that British soldiers in red tunics and bearskins do not parade with a traditional shaped rifle as just about all other armies do. Retaining some Lee Enfield or even SLR rifles might not be such a bad idea for certain prestige guards of honour.

[@AndrewAMartin]

I think it sends the message that while they may be performing ceremonial duties, they are still very much ready to go militarily. Don't mess with a beefeater, they'll shoot you. Plus the red tunics hide blood stains...😁

[@leahknowling9741]

In Australia the "Federation Guard" still uses the L1A1 slr. This is a ceremonial unit made up of members from the Army, Airforce and Navy.

[@amg863]

@@AndrewAMartin huh? I don't think beefeaters carry guns. They're armed with a spear looking thing. Beefeaters and yeomen are not the guys with the tall bearskin hats.

[@AndrewAMartin]

@@amg863 You are right, my mistake. I meant the Yeomen of the Guard... I wouldn't mess with a Beefeater either, though, just out of respect.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

@@AndrewAMartin You shouldn't truly mess wuth a Beefeater. They are mostly made up of retired SF members...

[@tobiwan001]

The Wachbattaillon still applies the same tradition (up to the motto "semper talis") of the 1st guards battalion on foot of the Prussian Army and therefore goes back to the 17th century. The 98K might be a small connection to the Nazi era, but effectively it is a very much Prussian unit inside the German Bundeswehr.

[@steffenrosmus9177]

Yep, 98 K introduced in troop service in Prussia in 1898

[@lunsmann]

@@steffenrosmus9177 - sorry, the 98k was introduced in 1935. You are thinking of the original Mauser 1898 model, the Mauser 98 which had a much longer barrel and a few small cosmetic differences in the woodwork. Same bolt action mechanism etc of course.

[@annemadison7258]

@@steffenrosmus9177 The 98 K entered service in 1935, it was an updated version of the Mauser Model 1924.

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

The Wachbattaillon (die Klopfer) are carrying Mausers that are not able to shoot. They are pure deco.

[@steffenrosmus9177]

@@lunsmann partly right, the original 98 K was introduced in Troop service (approvement service ) with 1000 units in 1898 and then intruduced on Dec 1st 1934 not 35. I got the approvement reports here from the 24th infantry battalion in Königswusterhausen from 1898 stat8ng the troop service of an Carbine 98 (short version of the Mauser 1898) and that poece according to the included drawings look 1000 % like an 98K. The no ever indicates the year of entering the troop service for approvement, see MG 34, MG 42, Luger 08, Mp 38/40, Stgw 43....

[@marcress]

I was in the US Army in the early 1980s and was stationed in Italy. I worked with the Italian Air Force on a daily basis. Their security guards were equipped with Baretta Model 38 sub machine guns. I think they were being replaced around 1985. More interesting to me were the Breda_SAFAT machine guns that were also in use. I think that they were modified aircraft guns because they had both right and left feed versions of the weapons. I am sure that they have all been replaced now also.

[@Nick_B_Bad]

I love those Beretta MP’s

[@matteohetzy7599]

I think that VAM(Air Force's guards) have moved on at least for regular duty but I visited the sailship Amerigo Vespucci on board about 10 years ago and on the bridge there was a rack full of M1938/49 and a few swords. Similar M1938/49 can also be seen in the hands of sailors during cerimonial duties. for example here a cadets' Oath ceremony in 2017 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpyUl6aei5aHnac ) Yes, as the "49" suggests these are in many cases a postwar version but it's the exact same case for the MG42/59 except the fact that the M1938/49 are still chambered for the same caliber as the M1938s used in WW2, and are almost identical to the simplified models of late war period.

[@Wuestenkarsten]

M60....Rubbish on Steroids. In Comparison to other Machine Gun there is a Reason why it was called "the Pig"....

[@lupodimontenero661]

I loved the MG42/59 (MG3) I still remember how the sergeant yelled at the recruits as they fired at the range : SHORT BURST! ...SHORT BURST! (and kick ass)😁 . US soldiers who shared our barracks said it was better than the M 60

[@williamsample2631]

The pig is a pale comparison, want to be copy. 26.7 lb of junk!

[@lupodimontenero661]

@@williamsample2631 I don't know ^^, I've never fired the M 60, but I remember very bad reviews from Vietnam veterans

[@shaider1982]

I remember the story that the M60 was supposed to be a copy/inspired by the MG42.

[@lupodimontenero661]

@@shaider1982 more than a copy I would say that it is a weapon that during its development was inspired by MG42, FG 42 and Jhons LMG M1941

[@dextrogen11]

As far as I know, the Bundeswehr also uses the Walther P1 pistol (former model P38 in Wehrmacht service) in ceremonial service, since it had been replaced by the more modern P8. Used both of them during my military service and liked the handling of the good old P1/P38.

[@peabase]

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[@hansulrichboning8551]

I was never a friend of the P1 ( 8 warning -shots and one well aimed throw, was a BW-joke in late 80 ies), later as a reservist I shot often the P8,far better in my humble opinion.Perhaps the P1 required more training than we conscripts got.😆

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Cringe

[@lex1945]

My nephew, who is a sapper in the Dutch military loved the MG-3 while being on exercise in Poland.

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[@fabrizioviotti6872]

Sir, i've to thank you for your work every day. It Is only a minor detail but Italy has also, only for cerimonial duties, MAB 38 and MAB 44 submachine guns, M1 Garands, SMLE N°1 mk.IIIs, various models of Fucile 1891, and for military schools, M1 Carbines. They are marginal as The K98k of the Wachtregiment but are still used.

[@rgbaal]

Minor naming error at one point. MG1 unmodified MG42 adopted into service still in 7.92. MG2 MG42 modified to fire NATO 7.62. MG3 new build weapons firing 7.62.

[@shawnr771]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@stuartm2106]

Dr Felton said that the MG3 was introduced in 1958. IIRC that was when NATO standardised on the 7.62 NATO cartridge. I suspect that the MG2 was firing the US 30-06 cartridge (also 7.62mm) and the MGs were simply rechambered for the new cartridge and a new designation. Otherwise no changes other than probably new sights.

[@rgbaal]

@@stuartm2106 The Germans never used anything of that calibre. The records are quite clear. The M2 was a conversion of the M1 or MG42 to fire NATO 9.62 nothing else.

[@pittbullking87]

How amazing, weapons first used 80+ years ago are still in use today! When I was in Baghdad in 2003 some of our Humvees had M2 Browning machine guns mounted in the cupola.

[@genericpersonx333]

Sometimes, the old stuff just does it too well to justify a replacement, despite the supposed march of technology. I am reminded of all the attempts to replace M2 Brownings. They always tried to make a lighter .50cal, but no one could really offer any newer design that was as durable, cheap, simple to maintain and repair, and could shoot better enough. The biggest stumbling block came with the realization that there was really no point to having a .50cal machinegun that weighed only 40 pounds as opposed to 84 pounds when everyone wanted .50cals specifically for vehicle mounts where that ~40 pounds difference didn't matter to the users.

[@RCAvhstape]

Saint John Moses Browning always got it right.

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If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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[@glucausa625]

Thank you. I loved the MG when I was in Folgore Paratroopers Brigade - Italian Army. I used to jump from the C-130 with that machine gun.

[@spdfatomicstructure]

Surprise surprise. Considering that the Germans actually preferred the MP40 SMG and FG42 LMG for their paratroopers, because the MG34 was too bulky

[@waltie1able]

Regarding the MG-42, it is difficult to improve on perfection.

[@delbertstringbreaker7686]

I could never understand why the British Army didn't retain the Lee Enfield for ceremonial duties.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I wish the Guards regiments still used Lee Enfields for ceremonial purposes myself but I understand the reason why they don't. They're not strictly ceremonial troops but fully deployable combat-ready units and as such have the most up-to-date weaponry on hand. So I imagine their thinking is it doesn't make sense to have two sets of weapons, ones for "show" and ones for "go." Hey, it's their choice to make, not ours.

[@genericpersonx333]

Basically Mr. Antoniazzi hits it on the head: despite the formalities and the ceremonial-looking uniforms, the soldiers of the Palace are active-duty soldiers assigned to defend the Monarch's person and residence with full military force. They can, if they really think it necessary, order artillery and airstrikes; that is how serious their military role is. Also, despite the look, the uniforms are actually reasonably practical military equipment based on former field uniforms of the past, so the Buckingham Guards can very quickly go from stiff sentries to active infantry. There is a unit of of the guard on site that is also not wearing the red and black hats, but have their modern field uniforms, who can immediately sortie to reinforce their red-uniformed comrades. However, it is notable that with the adoption of the L85 weapon system, a lot of Palace Guards really struggled to comfortably handle the ceremonial drill and sentry duties due to the guns being so short, so there was a bit of an argument about letting them keep L1A1 rifles specifically for palace duties. As you can see, the argument that the soldiers were there to fight for the Monarch, not be comfortable, won out.

[@rickreid81]

This additional video about WWII weapons in some sort of service today is quite amazing. Some weapons were so good they only needed to be continued. Thank you Mark F. Excellent work as usual.

[@williammurphy3766]

Very true as regards the quality of some weapons. The MG42 was such a terrifying killing machine that it would be hard to imagine any need to improve it. I am reminded of the idea soon after the invention of the machine gun that it would kill so many soldiers so quickly that war would become impossible. Despite horrible examples like the Battle of the Somme, wars have gone on.

[@balabanasireti]

Cringe

[@drewgilmour3489]

The United States National Park Service has at least one 105 howitzer used for avalanche control in Yellowstone National Park.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I believe some of the US National Parks also have 106mm recoilless rifles they use for avalanche control.

[@drewgilmour3489]

I’m a retired National Park Service Ranger, In the mid 1980s , Rangers in some parks were still equipped with M1 Grande And M1 Carbines as well as M-14 rifles, other parks used Mini -14 rifles also, these were all replaced in the 1990s with M-16A1 and M16A2. Riffles and recently M4s a few Vietnam era , Remington 870 shot guns ex US Army were still in use into the 1990s until replaced by newer models

[@luomodiroiano6829]

Fun fact: Italy still uses a ww2 model hand granade. Especially with the paratroopers

[@PunksloveTrumpys]

As British firearms historian Ian V. Hogg said, these WWII-era weapons were the peak of technological development as far as effectiveness vs. reliability was concerned. They will never become obsolete until there is a substantial change to the type of ammunition used in combat (think lazers or other Sci Fi stuff). Provided conventional bullets are still use for warfare, they're still fit for duty on the modern battlefield.

[@chrisanderson5317]

There was a Browning m-2 .50 cal heavy machine gun that was recently retired by the US army. It was 92 years old and was still in excellent condition.

[@matthewwagner47]

The MG3 has a distinctive sound likes its grand father.

[@AlexanderBlumenau]

Having used the MG 3 myself both as an infantry weapon and vehicle mounted, I must say it is an incredible weapon. Easy to handle, easy to clean and service in the field, failsafe and a rate of fire that sends shivers down you spine. The psychological effect to suppress the enemy is also not to be underestimated. I myself was under (friendly) fire by an MG 3 once … not a fun experience!

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Tell us the whole story please

[@AlexanderBlumenau]

@@ClaudioLoc less to tell than one might think. It was in error, but an error with quite an extreme rate of fire. It did not last long, but still one of those situations where you consider yourself lucky to still be able to tell.

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Another great video by Dr. Felton!

[@hitomarusensha]

It's kind of hard to judge if the M3 is still considered to be in service with the JGSDF because since the 90s it has been gradually replaced with the type 89 with a folding stock and the M9 9mm sub machine gun. The most concrete info I can find in Japanese is that it was officially removed from service as of 2011 but post early 2000s and pre 2010 it was used by a select few individuals and before that it was used by tank crews as said in the video. However the JGSDF claims they have retired all M3 but retain them in an odd "back up" weapon where it's not completely gone but it's also not in service. You can find images of people firing the M3 but no one has been issued it in recent memory it seems. However it's worth noting that the JGSDF dosen't make it easy to find answers to obscure equipment.

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Wow that was a great pod cast Mark! Thank you for quality content that is both interesting and informative!

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Again Thanks For The Weaponry Content, Reminds Me Of My Father, He Was In The 119th Assault Helicopter, Plekilu V.N. Crew Chief On A Slick.

[@od1452]

I've shot the MG42 with the Bundeswehr . I don't remember if they used a different designation then . Gunners are taught to use the ammo efficiently because of the high rate of fire. I was a M60 gunner and I was impressed.

[@leota2528]

Shouldered or tripoded?

[@od1452]

@@leota2528 Prone at shoulder.

[@leota2528]

@@od1452 Ouch. Saw some guy try it. He needed to be stiffed from the back by his buddy. Maybe it was you I saw.😀

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Great video! Really enjoyed it I've learned alot from your channel thank you for sharing these videos!

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Another fascinating video - Thank you Dr Mark!

[@natejones902]

I noticed you mentioned the k98 still used for ceremony purposes. I've always felt the nation's should use their older wood rifles. like here in the US the M1 rifle is still popular with ceremonies. I think other nations should do that too. I think the look of the older rifles looks sharper on parade.

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Yes

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Keep up the amazing work Mark! We all love your content. I definitely learn something new every time I watch your videos. 😊

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

It is interesting just how many weapons designed prior to or during WW-2 that are still in service. From 1986 to 1992 when I served in two different Tank Companies in the Kansas Army National Guard I carried in an M-7 Shoulder Holster (another carry over from late WW-2 having replaced or supplemented the M-3,) two different M-1911A1s the first one built by Remington Rand and totally shot out and well beyond its use by date and the other a 1941 built Ithaca that was just as good in 1988 through 1992 as it was in 1941 and the M-3A1 the late war and Korean War improvement to the M-3 Submachine Gun. I was at one point or another either the Driver or the Loader on either the Platoon Leader or Platoon Sergeant's tank during my time in the 635th Armor of the 69th Infantry Brigade of the 35th Infantry Division. Sadly by the mid 1990s the M-3s were replaced by M-4 Carbines and the M-1911A1s by M-9s.

[@tng2057]

When China and India got into border conflicts lately, their armies used a super old kind of weapons which had been in use since Jurassic area - stones.

[@AtheistOrphan]

In use by whom in the Jurassic era?

[@Wuestenkarsten]

Yes, thanks God they signed a Agreement not to wear "real Weapons" in that Area, because both Sides know that it can "get out of Control" very Quickly. In the Himalayan Mountains there is no such Thing as "easy Communication"! With "real Weapons" such Situation could become fast a "real War" ....and only because some Idiot didn´t like the others Side Idiot!

[@rob1129]

That's an awesome photo at the 6:00 mark of the Royal Thai Army firing the 105 mm Howitzer !

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Another fantastic Mark Felton production!

[@scubasteve764]

The MG3 is a remarkable machine gun, for sure the most fun I've had with a full auto. Interestingly enough, the Norwegian Home Guard still has some unconverted MG42s in their arsenal.

[@davidsummer8631]

Even though they removed any Nazi symbols from their rifles marching with torches still does make you think of the era

[@johnbockelie3899]

Even though they grounded off all of the Nazi symbols, the helmets still look familiar.

[@christopherg2347]

To be fair, a lot of marching was done with torches before electric light. So for all centuries before 1800's.

[@MartinMartinm]

How else will they see the new bl*ck soldiers at night time?

[@tavish4699]

If so you are an idiot This has been Tradition for hundrets of years

[@tavish4699]

@@johnbockelie3899 the helmet is a completely different type made out of kevlar Evers modern helmet looks like that because that shape has proven itself

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[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Work Dr. Felton!!!👍👍👍 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮

[@SemoventeDa]

By what I have come to know (sort of), the Italian Army still has the SRCM Mod.35 "Red Devil" Grenade kept in large stocks. So it could be considered still in service(?).

[@HereticalKitsune]

Ah, MG3, my favorite. Lots of time spent with that gun when I served in the Bundeswehr. (Relatively lot of time at least.)

[@davidmackay8653]

Very enriching as per usual,well done

[@oliversteward2011]

Dr. Felton, your videos always inspire me to conduct further research. From a fellow academic and military history enthusiast.

[@meaders2002]

John Moses Browning sure left a mark. I don't presume to educate His Lordship, Dr. Felton, only his readers who may not have done military service. The Browning M2, heavy mg is also called "the pig" and "Ma Duece". The pig refers to its weight. Ma Duece is just the military designation spoken out loud with a reference to 'mother duece' keeping you safe. Disclaimer: Hardly any American mothers carry machine guns, anymore.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

When it came to getting the maximum amount of use from the minimum amount of parts nobody beat John Browning!

[@edgaraquino2324]

at ST...or wear combat boots either...

[@meaders2002]

@@edgaraquino2324 I can't make out what you're trying to say.

[@GenericShirtNinja]

"ITS A MACHINE GUN!"

[@paulmurphy42]

Keep 'em coming Mark!

[@bill8784]

Very interesting. Some nice pieces of kit.

[@MachDoch74]

Mark, you never disappoint me with your research and almost daily output of your videos (you are the MG42 of the historians, but more accurate ;-) Danke!

[@tanaykhare2098]

The Indian armed & police forces also continue to use in limited numbers, locally manufactured, modernised versions of a few british WW2 infantry weapons - The Bren machine gun, Sten and 303 rifles

[@lastswordfighter]

They are in the process of phasing out the last of police Lee Enfields. Whatever doesn't get scrapped or turned into hunting rifles or props or drill rifles will be turned in riot shotguns to shoot rubber bullets.

[@tanaykhare2098]

@@lastswordfighter Yes, that's right..the 303s are almost gone. The Brens and sterlings are still very prevalent. Especially with paramilitary troops.

[@joshuajohnson5317]

Keep up The Great videos Mark

[@MrHacross]

Still digging up Interesting facts after all these years... Thank you!

[@eltenda]

I use the mg42/59 back in italy in the 90s we had m1 garand too

[@WolfeTone17-98]

The MG42 was so good even the Storm troopers in Star Wars used it.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Also used by the colonial marines In Aliens.

[@WolfeTone17-98]

@@AtheistOrphan Nice, I had a look they're modified but look like MG's alright.

[@MrXdmp]

Thanks Dr. Felton!

[@russwoodward8251]

Really great. Thanks again.

[@leota2528]

Thank you Mark. The MG42 is a modern weaponry marvel to this day. 1200 rpm is nothing to sneeze on in conjunction with simplicity of operation and weight. Although, one would think, the latest developments in metallurgy could have yielded a much more robust barrel, not requiring as frequent or no replacement at all. But again, the heat of 1200 rpm is tough to overcome.

[@turboseize]

During the decades, MG3 barrels got updated to polygonal profile.

[@oif3vetk9]

barrels that resist wear is one thing but heat is heat, other than reverting back to water cooling there isn't much that can be done about it.

[@KAPTAINmORGANnWo4eva]

It's weird to use a weapon that defeated your own in a ceremonial role

[@hendrikg3616]

Germany also still uses the Walther P1 aka Walther P38 9mm pistol to some extent. Or perhaps they have already completely transferred to the HK P8, I don't know for sure. But there are probably many stored in warehouses in the SHTF-scenario happens.

[@fabianmichaelgockner5988]

The German Police is still using (in some towns and cities) the Walther P38, like for example; the Police in Lower Saxony.

[@hendrikg3616]

@@fabianmichaelgockner5988 Woah, in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg they carry Walther PPQs, P99Qs or rarely in some more remote areas in Schleswig-Holstein SIG P6.

[@stefanobonzi7332]

Italy here. I appreciate your video so much, good job!

[@gerardoguandique1]

Very good video, as always¡

[@ca9968]

Uncomfortable as that link may be, one`s history is important and should never be erased...after all, if we don`t learn from the mistakes of the past then we are doomed to repeat them...

[@TheEarl777]

I’m not that surprised to see my favourite all time infantry weapons the mg42 still being used because of its unprecedented performance and specs. Albeit in a smaller calibre version.

[@Pavlos_Charalambous]

Actually Mg3 is in use by many modern European armies 😉

[@stuartm2106]

@@Pavlos_Charalambous The Yugoslav Army was using their copy of the MG42 in the original 7.92mm calibre right up to the breakup of Yugoslavia. I wouldn't be surprised if the successor states still have it in service although maybe rechambered for a different calibre.

[@Ravello1111111111111111111]

Watching these videos and drinking beer really helps me with doing house hold chores and I’m learning something thank you Mark

[@maxhill9254]

very informative, thx

[@lindellsiler5994]

I believe the Japanese army air force used the HO103/104 in WW2. It was 12.7 x81sr firing and based on the M2. They may have also used a 20mm cannon based on it. Great video as always.

[@EnterpriseXI]

“If it ain’t broken don’t fix it” “The KISS factor works”

[@heatherporterfield7343]

Something old is new again. Thank you Dr. Felton.

[@johnkelley2615]

Shot a deer with my Mauser 98k last week in Michigan

[@Ahnenerbe1944]

Interesting to note that a lot of the weapons that are still in service, at least in terms of Allied weapons, were weapons designed to be modular and cheap to produce, not long lasting. Look at the browning and the M3, those were designed for ease of manufacture, not longevity.

[@RCAvhstape]

Regarding the M2, John Browning didn't design disposable junk.

[@Ahnenerbe1944]

@@RCAvhstape John Browning is undisputedly probably the greatest gunsmith of all time, but I think even he would be surprised that his machine gun is still in service 100 years after it came out

[@Orthane]

Shows just how well made the Browning and MG-42 are. The fact they're still relevant this far into the future really goes to show that these 2 guns in particular were way ahead of their time. The STG-44 was as well since the Soviets basically just stole the design to create the AK-47 which is a cheaper version of the STG-44. The M1911 pistol from America is also still widely used, not anymore in the US military as it has been replaced but only for a small amount of time. Something about American and German arms manufacturers always seems to create extremely well made weapons that last the test of time.

[@LuisVillanuevaCubero]

As always, I loved the content!

[@Warloo100]

I loved the MG3 during my active service

[@Wuestenkarsten]

Was "nice to shoot" and "hard to carry".....;-)

[@themightiestofbooshes9443]

I'm happy to see Kar98k rifles still being used but their markings being ground off saddens me deeply. I would have loved to know which factories and years each of the rifles were produced.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

The serial numbers are still there.

[@themightiestofbooshes9443]

@@WALTERBROADDUS yeah but I wanna know if a particular rifle was made at byf in 1942 or if it was made at dou in 1943 or dot in 1944 for example

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

The weight, balance, and look of a Kar98 is just about perfect for a drill rifle, however the Germans really don't care to be reminded of under who's auspices they were produced. I suppose if they REALLY wanted to they could scare up enough M1898 Mausers from Kaiser Bill's time but with 30 inch barrels those might be a bit on the clumsy side.

[@petershen6924]

I have a Mauser k98k formerly in Israeli service, no swastika markings, but Czech and Israeli markings.

[@prakashghumaliya2002]

Thank you for video sir

[@therookieanimations8117]

Aye another cool video once again :D I do have a suggestion for a video, You should definitely cover the secret war of laos during the Vietnam War, even now there's still some hmong milita still fighting to survive in Laos.

[@withamarshview1436]

You tarnish your reputation by having Established Titles as a sponsor.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Would you prefer he take ads from Planned Parenthood or the National Democratic Committee?

[@sacmaps]

Five times so far. And in the previous video, people were basically told to shut up moaning about it. Which is a shame.

[@ragzaugustus]

Established Titles does not give you Real Titles at all, you don't get anything at all, the Laird title is limited to ONE per property and cannot be divided like that, more importantly, your "souvenir plots" can't be registered due to a prohibition as per Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012, s 50 (2). Seriously, how much money do these frauds pay people?

[@18robsmith]

Get your facts right - you quote the wrong section and make assumptions that are not proven to be either true nor false by any statement made by "Established titles". A better reference would be s49(1), with provision that the acts mentioned in 49(3) have not been applied.

[@xprettylightsx3781]

@@18robsmith he was proven to be right wasn’t he ???? It was proven to be a scam

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video

[@shoeshooey5464]

I’m so appreciative of your content Dr. Felton. The history of WWII is so interesting to me and I get so much from your video’s

[@scottfoster161]

I rebuilt 2 MG42s while (whilst for my Brit friends) in Iraq. We named them Hans and Franz and had pintels made for vehicle use. they were great weapons for convoy defense. I also rebuilt 2 WWII era .50 cal M2 MGs. Incidentally they were made by Singer and General Electric. Both were highly effective.

[@johnryder1713]

The Canadians still used the Lee Enfield in one unit, the Arctic Rangers still using it up until 2014

[@M0rshu64]

Hey Doctor Felton, Established Titles was recently exposed as a scam. You might want to avoid doing any future sponsorships with them.

[@sacmaps]

This is the fifth time they've sponsored his videos in the last couple of months, it's been pointed out regularly that they're a scam and sadly he's happy to keep using them. In fact, at the end of the last video, Mark basically said 'f you' to people who complain about them. Shame, really.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you Mark!!!

[@convue4112]

Thanks for daily content

[@shutup2751]

germany and japan should become allies with each other, i'm sure nothing could go wrong

[@DJ1573]

We are, the german navy visited Japan with much fanfare this or last year

[@djzrobzombie2813]

@@DJ1573 but still Americans are in Okinawa and not Germans :) Oh they are also still in Germany 😂😂😂

[@DJ1573]

@@djzrobzombie2813 What is the point you are trying to make?

[@neinnein9306]

NO ITALY !!! this time!

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

@@neinnein9306 Commies ruined Italy alliance with Germany and made part of the armed forces fight for allies, but the RSI remained loyal. Japan warred America and got destroyed 1vs1, dragging Germany to war USA too. The Austrian Painter respected Mussolini and italians way more than japanese and he got many ideas and got our Roman Salute, and copied other Mussolini tactics. Its funny people h4t3 italy when most of those who do it are from a country that warred Germany for the entirety of WW2 and should be the last ones to speak, and not all italy changed sides.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful historical coverage video about weapons that used after 1945 by Axis countries ( Germany 🇩🇪 ,Italy & Japan) shared by excellent historical coverage channel Dr ( Mark Felton)...thanks with best wishes and respect 🙏 & appreciate for your working hard 👍🏻...these weapons proven their excellent reliabilities in battles & some others as patriotic prides for their nations

[@Pavlos_Charalambous]

Mg3, b 0.50 bowing 30mm Oregon gun And 105mm howitzers Are still in use in the Greek army As well as colt 1911 and m1 helmets

[@mikepette4422]

@ 0:49 wow that "tearing of linoleum sound" of the MG 42 errr MG 3 is so distinctive and it sounds very scary even thru time you wouldn't want to be under fire from it

[@garryej]

When I enlisted in the RCAF Reserves in 1960, we were issued the Lee Enfield .303, the same rifle my dad used throughout the Italian Campaign. Meanwhile, back at the local army base, they had been just been issued FNs. We wouldn't see those for some time. To be fair, it's not that we needed them to repair the aircraft!

[@richarddyson4380]

Classic examples of: ‘If it ‘ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ Great video, as always.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for sharing your adventure through time

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Another awesome video