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Production Update and Questions! (Patreon)

Published:
2021-02-22 18:40:32
Imported:
2021-11

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Hey all,

Hope all of you are doing well. Here is another little update on what is happening at the moment in the realm of video and content production on the channel.

  • Gives us a topic to talk about

First off, I need your help. We (Bernhard from MHV and I) will be running a test to see how applications and settings to use on video conference recordings (useful for interviews with experts) and want to take the opportunity to perhaps make an exclusive video or two for all of you. So, if you have any ideas of what we could talk about, please let me know down below. Looking forward to your suggestions.

  • Content update

Here is an overview of the videos currently in production:

Weaponized Drones: What is Germany's Problem? – 18. March: Since close to a decade, Germany is trying to follow other countries in weaponizing their drones. Until now, this has not happened. In this video I chat with Dr. Ulrike Franke, an expert in drone warfare and development about the never-ending tale of weaponizing drones in Germany, why this is such a difficult process and whether an end to the debate is in sight. The interview was filmed recently and is currently in an early editing stage.

German Tank Busters of WW2: Weapon Trials with MK 101 and MK 103 – 25 March: In this video, I will introduce you to parts of the development story of the MK 101 and MK 103. Both are 30mm cannons designed for tank busting. The video will highlight some of the testing, and the difference between the guns. The video is in the research/scripting stage. Disclaimer: This video will be sponsored by War Thunder.

The P-39 Airacobra: Why the bad reputation? – 8. April: This video was a blast to record. In a conversation with Justin Pyke, we go over the P-39s service in the South Pacific, explain parts of the development and highlight why it received such a negative reputation. This video is in an early editing stage.

  • Current Early Access

The following videos are currently in Early access:

Inside the Cockpit - Mirage IIIS - 25. Feb: Inside The Cockpit returns! In this video I will have an in-depth look at the French Mirage III in Swiss service.

50cal vs. 20mm cannons - What is best? - 11. March: I put this one in early access a few days ago but placing it here as a reminder. The discussion what weapon was better for fighter aircraft, .50cal or 20mm cannons is one that keeps being debated, vigorously at times. In this video, I talk about this topic and argue that this comparison makes little sense.

P-47D Thunderbolt - Walkaround - No date: Taking a closer look at one of my favourite planes from WW2, this video will feature a P-47D found at the RAF Museum.

Have a great final week of Febraury and thank you for the support!
Chris

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Anonymous

I hadn't seen that the 50cal vs 20mm was online, I'm gonna watch it now. I've asked a question under the P47 video but you have not answered it yet so I'm gonne ask here again, When you say it was not common practice for the gun camera to be equipped, are you referring to the p47, the usaaf or fighters in general. I'm asking because i've understood from my current reading ( Pierre Clostermann - The Big Show ) that it was mandatory in RAF fighter for kills confirmation, which were far stricter for commonwealth forces than the USA. Have a great day

MilAvHistory
>>54177369

Hey, sorry I hadn't seen your question on the video before. Camera's were carried but not always. It has to be put in, maintained, camera's are expensive, so is film, and it needs to be evaluated which takes time and effort. If you imagine every single pilot who claims a kill needs to get their footage checked, you'd be working with a mountain of film. It was common enough and something that 'could' be used to confirm kills, but from my understanding it wasn't always carried.

Anonymous

I don't know how serious you plan on making your conversation with Bernhard, but I've always wondered as a historian myself: How is the field of military history viewed in academia? The common perception for a long time was that towards the lower end of the quality spectrum, full of amateur enthusiasts and people too focused on extremely minute details. A lot of military history, like yours and Bernhard's, while they talk about the battles and combat at time, often times reach over into operational and strategic levels, combining research on economics, logistics, the political structures of the combatant powers, etc. Is the field growing academically? Is it studied extensively at more reputable universities? How do your peers regard you?

Anonymous

Topic: Air to Ground coordination in WWII. The German were the best at this at the beginning of the war (Blitzkrieg) but arguably the US was better by the end. Nice "cross service arms" (e.g. infantry/armor/air) topic IMHO. Pattons' 3rd Army was good at this by Cobra I believe. For example, I think spotters (in cubs?) traveled with armor... or did they have a ground coordinator with tanks? Or both? Plus spotter planes don't get the love they deserve (at least from the grunt's standpoint ;-) )

S & C C

I would be quite interested in a strategic conversation about the weapons development programmes in Germany. Could the effort and resources been better employed elsewhere? Who saw their benefits as limited and who genuinely thought they were going to change the course of events? For example I think just over 3000 V2s were launched in total delivering a total payload less than many single raids by the RAF or USAAF and with no precision. The limitations to the jet fighter programmes were perhaps obvious from the outset in terms of metallurgy etc yet the programmes continued. The wonder weapons are obviously is of great interest to many today - gamers, modellers and historians and I think many in Germany clung to the hope in the later war that they would work and turn the situation Apologies if this is already out there - as a newbie I am catching up on you and Bernhard's terrific content :) Paul

S & C C

PS I would love to see a video on the He280 and whether you feel there was an opportunity to lost or whether Milch was right to cancel the programme

Anonymous

I would a bit on tactical procedure on how the Luftwaffe operated with the German army? Were there forward air controllers? Did they operate a cab rank system similar to the allies? I often hear about the stukas, and how deadly they were, but not much on how they worked with the army? Maybe a good subject to get into?

MilAvHistory
>>54180146

Hey Petros, that's a good suggestion. I will add it to the list. It's a big rabbit hole though, so not sure if we can tackle it in the end because a lot of things come into play (as an example, the divide between the German and Anglo-American academic circle on this is already vast)

MilAvHistory
>>54183084

Hey Paul, thank you (I'll answer to your other message soon). I will check with Bernhard on this, perhaps we canmake a specific case study here and highlight one or two examples where resources were 'falsely' invested (or not).

MilAvHistory
>>54184636

You read my mind, James! Very much want to make a video like this, but will most likely be on my own :)

MilAvHistory
>>54180658

Hey Luke, I do aim to make something on air-ground on the LW during early, mid and late war but it will most likely be by myself first. It's a massive topic (i am currently writing a conference paper partially on this). For the LW, the 'Western' expereince certainly deminished quickly in 1944, the Allies and USAAF ensured that. However, ther are always two sides for the Germans. On the Easter, air-to-ground coordiation still worked around the end of the war.

Anonymous
>>54180658

a good book on (and many other things US) IMHO is Michael Doubler's "Closing with the Enemy.

Anonymous
>>54183084

Fantastic book on this topic is "Wages of Destruction" on economic aspects of Germany war effort. Fascinating. Like their failures around mass producing UBoats.

Anonymous
>>54180146

Ah yes very true, as you say, it's a big rabbit hole...there are so many aspects one can look at, just like the national differences you mentioned.

Anonymous
>>54180146

I second this idea. It is a great discussion idea because it is also a way to talk about how the channels have evolved over the years and where they see themselves on the scale of popular to academic history. Definitely longer than a single short video, but I would very much want to see that discussion. I got my undergraduate degree in History from a liberal arts college in the northeast US, and I sensed no hostility in the department about the field of military history, but there was no offer of a specialized Military History major. So, I'm sure your mileage may vary. But yes, I would promote this as a topic for serious discussion.

S & C C
>>54183084

Good recommendation thanks Luke - yes I have this. I am also interested in the how these were viewed at the time and also from modern perspectives. Maybe it is I see more as I engage more with chats and forums but it seems as if the myths are growing?

Anonymous

It seems (to me) in early wwII western front sims, the Luftwaffe is often seen to be attacking more tactical targets such as RAF airfields and radar stations in southern England than the RAF was reciprocally attacking Luftwaffe airfields in northern France. So what really happened? Did ether side significantly set back the other’s front line air bases?

Anonymous

Aviation-wise, a doc about Hans Ulrich Rudel would be nice, having read Stuka Pilot many years ago, it would be interesting if any new information has surfaced about him or his exploits. Plane-wise, a doc about the HS-129 would be nice, it seems to have gotten a really bad rap. Forward air controllers are an interesting topic, how the Luftwaffe was really coordinated with the Wehrmacht, how close were FAC's to the actual front lines. And, how about why the Luftwaffe was so stingy with the few aircraft required for the Kriegsmarine's carrier, and why did the Luftwaffe insist on controlling anything and everything that had anything to do with the air, for instance, flak guns? Who really decided against heavy long range bombers before it was too late, and was this decision the result of the thought that only a short war would be fought? I could go on... :) After-thought edit: How well did the FW190 perform in the ground attack role?

Anonymous

Love your content please keep it coming! I have a couple topic suggestions that I humbly submit. A discussion of the evolution of aircraft commoflouge during world war 2, including the philosophy of the various combatants regarding the use and effectiveness of different paint schemes. Another idea is a discussion of world war 2 fighter gun sightings. Gunsights came a long way during the war from iron sights to the K-14 (mustang). It may be interesting. Anyway thank you so much for what you do. My interest in aviation has waned a bit over the years but your content has rekindled my imagination. My kids also watch and enjoy your videos.

O D

You ask for ideas... I lived in Germany for a few years.. It like all of Europe is relative small .. (no insults intended. so what surprised me was the problem that the U.S. Army (and I'm guessing the British) out ran their ground support in 1945 at the close of the war. I find this unbelievable.. I would expect the Ground forces to want it and the AF wanting to get in the last licks at the very least. Why did this happen?? Surely the technology and knowledge was there and the Army ( AF as part) could have produced a fighter bomber that could land on somewhat un improved air strips....and a plan to support the AC. ??? OR could they have used drop tanks to get the AC to the fight. This seems so short sighted.. I can't believe no one thought of it. XIX Corp was so desperate for ground support the offered to take fields, clear them and protect them.. but that didn't get the support.