My Grampy served in WWII as a Technician 3rd class in the 1155th. Got my passion for WWII stuff from him. I also collect a lot of other stuff that has nothing to do with this so I don't have the room to keep stuff pristine but I do enjoy finding WWII uniform stuff that's been well-loved and I make it civilian-wearable. The issue overcoat is genuinely my best winter coat, and the 1950s repro i found is just as good. Big fan of Ike jackets and "Frycook hats". Currently, I'm doing a painted A2 leather bomber jacket, but with the theme of the graphic being Star Trek's StarFleet to go with an original-series captain uniform recreation.
If you take a picture of the worn stamps on equipment use your flash. It helps enhance the residual ink. Also I'm a former trooper, 85 to 90. As well as a W.W.II Collector/ Historian for the past 45 years. You are doing an amazing job with educating others about the W.W.II Soldier. Keep up the good work
Yesterday I touched World War II gun. I showed my grandpa the story of the ka-bar and he said “well you learn something new every day.” I also got to carry a Nazi side arm.
So I’ve always been interested in reenactment as I’m an avid history buff and know I would love it but I always felt like I’d be out of place in historical re-enactments since I’m Indian. How common is it to see POC in WW2 reenactment events or what’s the general thought on it?
I have a WWI cartridge belt from 1918 that doesn't have the straps for the clips either. So I guess the Army went back to basics with the M1923 design post WWII. Even the post war belts went back to the brass buckles over the Zinc buckles.
For anyone wondering: Most knife shaped bayonets aren't actually supposed to be sharp. Only a few notable examples are meant to also be sharpened to double as a utility knife.
I use to use the ammo belts when I went squirrel and rabbit hunting. Each pouch held 3 shells perfectly. Plus the eyelets I'd loop a string loop in them and tuck it under belt which was perfect for looping the hind legs of a rabbit or squirrel
Ive got my own collection of historical military gear. Recently got a navy steamer trunk from ww2, also restored a ww1 footlocker a few years ago. It all started with a medium assualt alice pack from the vietnam conflict era.
I learn so much watching your videos, and I have a great time too. When I was in high school, back in the early 70's I hung out with a bunch of kids who are very into WW II stuff. Boy, would we have hung on every word you'd have to say.
Man, I really love your videos and I was probably going to start collecting WW2 American gear Mostly for a tank destroyer for the Battle of the Bulge which my Great-grandfather Issac fought in.
I used to collect US WW2 stuff and ended up with some unusual stuff: a forage cap and class A field jacket both in the lighter OD shade. A pair of HBT fatigue trousers, 1941 pattern, but apparently made by a private tailor for an officer. Something that looked much like an MA1 jacket, but dated 1945 and privately tailored for a USAAF officer. A very nice aluminum US Army espresso pot from 1941. A wool ETO jacket. A pair of paratrooper wings made out of melted metal of some sort made in a prison. An Allied Lire note with a woman's name and address in Rome written on it. An apparently experimental reversible one-piece snow suit, dated 1945 and I never saw one like it, nor in books. The last one I found on a junk stall in a market in Paris. All sold or given away now.
@@WorldWarWisdom a reasonable one. I just managed to pick up some oddities. One of my friends still has his, and dwarfs anything I ever had. His collection of military bicycles alone is impressive.
alot of compass trinkets/bracelets will always be wrong because of the metal they use in close proximity to the compass needle. which messes up the magnetic pull
Hi! i'm from Brasil and i love to watch your videos!! i do some ww2 videos, but in portuguese, thanks for the great content, it helps me a lote with my reenactment (trying to reenact)!!
Cool finds. I have a side seam canteen which is signed by (Wild) Bill Guarnere himself. Came numbered with certificate of authenticity and picture of Bill signing it. Great find at an auction several years ago.
@@johndebilt3505 well I'm denying that someone could perform a slash, but the idea of a bayonet it to turn a person's rifle into a spear when they run out of ammo, and and a slash with a spear wouldn't be as effective. also thers not to many ways to stab a person, but there is more ways to slash
@@andrewvoighttheoriginal I was taught that the slash moves were directed towards the neck, jab was directed to the torso. We were expected to keep the blade honed sharp. I expect the slash was fairly effective with a sharp blade. Think death from a neck slash may be faster than a stab wound. USMC did study of bayonet wounds during WW2.
This video's making me sick. I had a huge WW2 collection. Incidentally, the cartridge belts of World War II were khaki. I had just started to collect the guns of WW2 when we were burglarized.
Love your videos and hope everything is going well for you! You have been a great resource for me and my small collecting group! I have a dagger that I think you would enjoy and have a great time teaching others about. Let me know if you are interested! Hint it’s of Italian origin.
Will you one day dress up as a soldier from the Pacific 77th infantry? and maybe tell us more about the uniforms?🇺🇸 it’s just an idea and I enjoy your videos♥️🙏🏼
Tbh this guy is underrated
And he is cute too 🥰
@jericho yes
Real talk
Yall fake af
True
He’s so dedicated he even has a war room.
Not gonna lie, I'm a little bit in love with this guy.
Me too !
Ayoo😂
11:30 That looks to be a WW2 era Army Air Corp "Sweetheart" pin, worn by significant others of Army Air Corp pilots. It's worth about $50.
Why does he not have more subscribers? He’s just so good the way he talks and all he explains about World War II stuff.
fr this helps me understand a lot.
I love your videos and your excitement when showing and talking about your collection. Thanks for educating us on amazing World War 2 history.
My Grampy served in WWII as a Technician 3rd class in the 1155th. Got my passion for WWII stuff from him. I also collect a lot of other stuff that has nothing to do with this so I don't have the room to keep stuff pristine but I do enjoy finding WWII uniform stuff that's been well-loved and I make it civilian-wearable. The issue overcoat is genuinely my best winter coat, and the 1950s repro i found is just as good. Big fan of Ike jackets and "Frycook hats". Currently, I'm doing a painted A2 leather bomber jacket, but with the theme of the graphic being Star Trek's StarFleet to go with an original-series captain uniform recreation.
"I already seen pictures of whats usually inside of the mystery box" *gets the wonderwaffle*
If you take a picture of the worn stamps on equipment use your flash. It helps enhance the residual ink.
Also I'm a former trooper, 85 to 90. As well as a W.W.II Collector/ Historian for the past 45 years. You are doing an amazing job with educating others about the W.W.II Soldier. Keep up the good work
huh
guess that'll help me figure out the date on my pasgt helmet cover
Yesterday I touched World War II gun. I showed my grandpa the story of the ka-bar and he said “well you learn something new every day.” I also got to carry a Nazi side arm.
very cool
He finally has emotion in his voice.
1:24 dude instantly puts his pulse above a bayonet and starts forcing the knife upwards
The next Unboxing should get opened by a P-38 Can opener
As my grand father says “A dull knit is a dangerous knife,that goes for bayonets too” he was a Vietnam vet btw
I can imagine the rifle saying to the case “it’s been long since I last seen you.”
Put some bee’s wax on the zipper of the garand case. It’ll free it up and help water proof it.
You could have a whole Korean War uniform at this point
So I’ve always been interested in reenactment as I’m an avid history buff and know I would love it but I always felt like I’d be out of place in historical re-enactments since I’m Indian. How common is it to see POC in WW2 reenactment events or what’s the general thought on it?
Both the USA and France had segregated non-white units in World War II. Outside of that, I don’t know. You’re really limited.
Did you buy your Garand through the Civilian Marksmanship Program? I've been looking at getting one through them. I've heard it's worth it.
I did! Best way to get one these days in my opinion
I have a WWI cartridge belt from 1918 that doesn't have the straps for the clips either. So I guess the Army went back to basics with the M1923 design post WWII. Even the post war belts went back to the brass buckles over the Zinc buckles.
He both looks old and young at the same time and I don't know how to feel about it.
My father in law was in the 8th air corp and served from before D-Day until the bombing of Germany. He was a B-17 tail gunner. He has the same pin.
You are the reason I get up 1 hour before school so I can catch you🫡
For anyone wondering: Most knife shaped bayonets aren't actually supposed to be sharp. Only a few notable examples are meant to also be sharpened to double as a utility knife.
I use to use the ammo belts when I went squirrel and rabbit hunting. Each pouch held 3 shells perfectly. Plus the eyelets I'd loop a string loop in them and tuck it under belt which was perfect for looping the hind legs of a rabbit or squirrel
If Captain America had a UA-cam channel:
How old were you when you started collecting
I love how the baïonette can't cut tape for the life of it, but human flesh? Oh boy will it slice and dice your fingers!
Ive got my own collection of historical military gear. Recently got a navy steamer trunk from ww2, also restored a ww1 footlocker a few years ago. It all started with a medium assualt alice pack from the vietnam conflict era.
Where is a World War II reenactment gig near me?! It’s awesome to see other guys geek out over wwii military gear.
What a great gift from one of your subscribers.
I love your videos so much I learn a lot from them and as a ww2 enthusiast I enjoy listening to people that know what there talking about
I learn so much watching your videos, and I have a great time too. When I was in high school, back in the early 70's I hung out with a bunch of kids who are very into WW II stuff. Boy, would we have hung on every word you'd have to say.
YOU…. Have gained a new subscriber!!
Man, I really love your videos and I was probably going to start collecting WW2 American gear Mostly for a tank destroyer for the Battle of the Bulge which my Great-grandfather Issac fought in.
can't wait for the antipersonnel mine unboxing
I used to collect US WW2 stuff and ended up with some unusual stuff: a forage cap and class A field jacket both in the lighter OD shade. A pair of HBT fatigue trousers, 1941 pattern, but apparently made by a private tailor for an officer. Something that looked much like an MA1 jacket, but dated 1945 and privately tailored for a USAAF officer. A very nice aluminum US Army espresso pot from 1941. A wool ETO jacket. A pair of paratrooper wings made out of melted metal of some sort made in a prison. An Allied Lire note with a woman's name and address in Rome written on it. An apparently experimental reversible one-piece snow suit, dated 1945 and I never saw one like it, nor in books. The last one I found on a junk stall in a market in Paris. All sold or given away now.
Also an almost full set of British-made webbing. Belts, packs, etc.
Prisoner of war camp
Actually not all given away - I kept the parallel nose pliers. Best pliers I've ever had.
Wow, sounds like you had quite the collection!
@@WorldWarWisdom a reasonable one. I just managed to pick up some oddities. One of my friends still has his, and dwarfs anything I ever had. His collection of military bicycles alone is impressive.
alot of compass trinkets/bracelets will always be wrong because of the metal they use in close proximity to the compass needle. which messes up the magnetic pull
Where do you find all this awesome gear!
I have a question where do you get the uniforms and helmets?
i just wanna ask how rare are the danish version of the m1 helmet it has a name inside it too
ww2 collectors will actually get excited for a matching date...how beautiful.
I was with the 82nd airborne division I never jumped because I was in basic when the war ended. I am lucky.
Hi! i'm from Brasil and i love to watch your videos!! i do some ww2 videos, but in portuguese, thanks for the great content, it helps me a lote with my reenactment (trying to reenact)!!
As Cobras Fumantes!
O homi
Do a qna video. My 2 questions for the video are 1.where did you learn all that stuff about ww2? 2.will you actually enlist in military?
i always wondered WHAT those little straps on the ammo belts were for.. i thought about them (a lot), and could NEVER imagine a use. Good to know
I can feel this video will have a lot of freedom at the beginning of the video.
Could you do more videos like this? As well as maybe a video on gas masks and bags? Thanks!
Cool finds. I have a side seam canteen which is signed by (Wild) Bill Guarnere himself. Came numbered with certificate of authenticity and picture of Bill signing it. Great find at an auction several years ago.
High props for the bayonet style points!
Awesome stuff! I’m reading the Rick Atkinson Liberation Trilogy right now
Love your vids, man. You along with others inspired me to make my own channel.
Original WW2 M1 case = $35-$50 on eBay
The literal GOAT
Where do you get this stuff! It’s amazing!
It’s like a garand set with canteen and wrist compass
fyi bayonets are stabing knives their not suposed to be sharp just pointy
Bayonet training in the late '60s included 2 slashing attacks, only 1 jabbing move.
@@johndebilt3505 well I'm denying that someone could perform a slash, but the idea of a bayonet it to turn a person's rifle into a spear when they run out of ammo, and and a slash with a spear wouldn't be as effective. also thers not to many ways to stab a person, but there is more ways to slash
@@andrewvoighttheoriginal I was taught that the slash moves were directed towards the neck, jab was directed to the torso. We were expected to keep the blade honed sharp. I expect the slash was fairly effective with a sharp blade. Think death from a neck slash may be faster than a stab wound. USMC did study of bayonet wounds during WW2.
@@johndebilt3505 like i said im not denying it, but when bayonets were invented they were just spear points for guns. i.e. the plug bayonet
@@johndebilt3505 oh ok srry then
1:36 what you’re gonna get is a trip to ER 🤣
👊🏼💥
5:14 nerves of steel
Another great video! Don't care for the music bed-, though- -- maybe some royalty-free 30s- 40s music? Anyway, another interesting video! 👍👍
You should eat an MRE just not the ones from WW2.
That green piece of cloth is a Vietnam War sling
We get it. You have old knives. No, im kidding. Those are sweet😂😂
Perhaps that bayonet is the reason they lost the war.
God i love him i’ve been learning bout WWII since i was TWO and i’m twenty THIRTY NINE
That a the compass was issued to airborne troopers during the Korean War
I have my grandpas personal journal from ww2 in the pacific he was a hellcat pilot
This guy is a gentleman he can give good hugs , Educate you on history .
Model 1949 (date) Korean War wrist compass -- value = less than $100. Note 5-52 stamp, i.e., May 1952.
Nod to MRE Steve. Well done. ;)
I thoroughly enjoy this guys content
Where do you get those boxes?
Where did you get the stut...
I wonder if he ever gives away any helmets
Army Air Corps; pre-WWII to early WWII. Became the United States Army Air Force. Cannot remember exactly when the designation changed,
All that looks like vietnam era
So Cool! What month in 43 is your Garand? mine is June 1943
I love your videos and UA-cam shorts they are so good
Hello world war wisdom do you know where you can get any ww2 replica stuff like a website
bro its not the german manujfacturing thats bad or the americans thats better, u just ddint sharpen da bayonet recently
I love the olive drab number 3 color.
I got m1 garand ammo belt but was too tight for mbloc but was perfect for my lee enfield stripper clips
Japan manufactured US equipment during the Korean War
Man, where did you get the bayonet? It’s very cool
Could that rifle poch be the original one for your m1 grand
Hey man how is it with the bullets they arent real are they gum or something
This video's making me sick. I had a huge WW2 collection. Incidentally, the cartridge belts of World War II were khaki. I had just started to collect the guns of WW2 when we were burglarized.
my grandpa served in korea i would like to have one of those
Can I just order a box of surplus stuff? I'm canadian in assuming that makes it difficult
Love your videos and hope everything is going well for you! You have been a great resource for me and my small collecting group! I have a dagger that I think you would enjoy and have a great time teaching others about. Let me know if you are interested! Hint it’s of Italian origin.
@Lewys Eynon It’s an Italian GIL Youth dagger
@@lewyseynon are you ten years of age by any chance ?
@@lewyseynon yes I will
Ok, this excited me
Do you play Battlefield 5?
Dude this is epic
Sharpen your bayonets.
Storage?!
I have one and I can fit two Lee-Enfield stripper clips for my Number 5 jungle carbine
cool stuff!
they're mags not clips
-penguinz0
dang he loves ww2 so much even is food house and every thing in his house is ww2 lol idk tho fr
Will you one day dress up as a soldier from the Pacific 77th infantry? and maybe tell us more about the uniforms?🇺🇸 it’s just an idea and I enjoy your videos♥️🙏🏼