The Only Weapon Germany Begged To Ban 🚫
Автор: Atten Recounts
Загружено: 2025-12-10
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In WWI, the Germans introduced mustard gas and flamethrowers to the battlefield. Yet, in 1918, they issued a desperate diplomatic protest against one American weapon they claimed was "too inhumane" for war.
They called it a war crime. The Americans called it the "Trench Broom."
In this video, we break down the Winchester Model 1897—the slam-firing shotgun that cleared trenches so effectively that the German High Command threatened to execute any soldier caught with one. We analyze its unique "slam fire" capability, which allowed G.I.s to empty 6 rounds of 00 buckshot in seconds, turning a single soldier into a devastating force multiplier in Close Quarters Battle (CQB).
The Weapon That Broke the Rules:
The "Slam Fire" Hack: How holding the trigger turned a pump-action into a rapid-fire machine.
Paper Cartridges vs. Mud: The fatal flaw that almost ruined the gun.
Psychological Impact: Why the sound of a slide racking made enemies surrender.
Timestamps: 0:00 - The Weapon Germany Feared Most 1:15 - "Inhumane": The German Protest 2:30 - How "Slam Fire" Works 3:45 - Clearing the Trenches 5:00 - Why It’s Still Legendary Today
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