Why the US Army's Decision to Ditch Thompson is a GAME CHANGER скачать в хорошем качестве

Why the US Army's Decision to Ditch Thompson is a GAME CHANGER

Why did the US Military replace the legendary Thompson Submachine Gun with a piece of stamped metal that looked like a mechanic's tool? In the brutal jungles of the Pacific Theater, American GIs discovered that the $200 "Tommy Gun" was too heavy and too expensive. They needed a disposable equalizer. Enter the M3 Grease Gun. In this deep dive, we explore how General Motors turned a $20 headlight factory project into the ultimate close-quarters weapon. From the green hell of New Guinea to the caves of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, discover how this ugly, slow-firing, .45 ACP "burp gun" gave Marines the edge against Japanese forces. We break down the mechanics, the cost-slashing design, and the combat history of the weapon that proved that in war, "cheap" can mean "victory." Topics Covered: • Why the Thompson SMG failed in the Pacific jungle. • General Motors and the $20 production cost revolution. • MЗ Grease Gun vs. Japanese Arisaka and Nambu. • Combat analysis: Iwo Jima and Okinawa tunnel clearing. • The M3's surprising service life (WWII to Desert Storm). Chapters: 00:00 - The Jungle Nightmare: Why the US needed a new weapon 02:15 - The Problem with the Thompson (Weight & Cost) 04:30 - Enter General Motors: Designing the "Grease Gun" 06:50 - $20 vs $200: The Industrial Revolution of the M3 08:15 - Mechanics: .45 ACP, 450 RPM, and Open Bolt Design 10:00 - Initial Soldier Reactions (They hated it) 11:20 - Combat in the Pacific: Iwo Jima & Okinawa 13:40 - Why it was better for Bunkers than the Thompson 15:10 - Post-War Legacy: Korea, Vietnam, and Tank Crews 17:00 - Conclusion: The Victory of Function over Form #M3GreaseGun #WWII #PacificTheater #History #FirearmsHistory #USMarines #MilitaryHistory #ThompsonSMG #ForgottenWeapons