Weird Weapons in History
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore a fascinating collection of unusual weaponry and military equipment throughout history in this comprehensive video series. Discover the strange innovations of World War I, learn why cosmonauts carried shotguns in space, and examine peculiar tanks like the MIAS Mini Tank. Investigate unique armaments such as the Drip Rifle, APS Underwater Assault Rifle, and the corner-shooting Krummlauf. Delve into unconventional military tactics like the Sea Kamikaze and the use of periscope rifles. Uncover the reasoning behind soldiers using personal or captured weapons, and the U.S. military's unorthodox psychological warfare involving the "undead" during the Vietnam War. Examine curious military vehicles like pink SAS Land Rovers and the rocket launcher scooter. The series also covers improvised weapons in prisons, the eccentric Bishop Tanks of World War II, cursed firearms, and bizarre Russian weaponry, providing a captivating journey through the annals of military ingenuity and desperation. Read more