"Cheap to produce. Easy to use and it doesn't require massive crews." SOLD
@madmarvshighwaywarrior2870
3 жыл бұрын
It's a poem in itself
@hereLiesThisTroper
3 жыл бұрын
1990: Discovery Channel 2000: National Geographic 2010: History Channel 2020: Mark Felton Productions
@Axterix13
3 жыл бұрын
Today, I was looking at a documentary on Grant as a possible gift for my parents. Then I saw it had the History Channel logo on it, and so I passed. They've done so much harm to their reputation. Thankfully, we have channels like this, the History Guy, and Drachinifel.
@peterkapunkt6783
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about US channels, but most of the stuff on our TV about things like this gets inflated to ridiculous lengths with some stupid bs that no one one wants to see or know. they would have turned this into a 45 minutes documentary.
@snsm6730
3 жыл бұрын
This is really sadly true...consider the information content and to the point narrative of even on of Marks short videos... I now ignore anything with the History Channel logo on it because I will be certain to be disappointed...
@THIS---GUY
3 жыл бұрын
@@Axterix13 I wish someone with the honesty of Dr. Felton would cover the history of the pyramids. History channels obvious bias means it excludes a lot of valuable information if it doesn't coincide with the version of history they WANT to tell
@rogersheddy6414
3 жыл бұрын
History Channel... Sasquatch, Ancient Aliens, and freaky assed reality shows.
@bokke6
3 жыл бұрын
Let's take a minute here...Mark Felton has proved there is hope left for humanity..1 million subscribers is proof that people are interested in our past when told by a clever,straight-talking man..no frills,no window dressing,just good old fashioned history. Well done Mark.
@nathanadams6648
3 жыл бұрын
KZitem: Useful history, DEMONETIZED!
@aarayskirata3420
3 жыл бұрын
History Channel: shows ancient aliens Me: Isn't this the history channel, not the conspiracy theory channel? I'm just gonna watch Mark Felton Production instead....
@AtheAetheling
3 жыл бұрын
@Haeuptling Aberja you're really reaching here. Mark Felton reports history fairly, and his videos never needlessly extol the virtues of the nazis. Straight facts always, and for the most part the comments are sensible. One or two idiots for sure, but nowhere near as many as a lot of history channels. Not saying nazi fetishism doesnt exist. The 'Wehraboo' is indeed alive and well on KZitem. But given Mark's videos have absolutely no bias there are few of them here. They're all busy reading Max Hastings books I suppose. Theres a guy who is guilty of increasing the Nazi myth of invincibility. But he is not a historian, he is a journalist. It's important to recognise which is which. Mark Felton is a proper historian.
@StevenKeery
3 жыл бұрын
@Haeuptling Aberja : Or it could just be that WW2 is within living memory. That many would have Fathers and Grandfathers who served in the military and who returned home with visible wounds and stories to tell their families of what they had seen. We honour those veterans and rightly so, for their service and the sacrifices that they made. In comparison combatants of the American Civil War or the Napoleonic wars, are a little more remote from us. Yet, we have people who want to tear down statues of participants from those eras. The advent of the camera and war photographers, have served to bring the war closer to civilians back home. It could be argued, that it was war photographers, embedded in the forces, that had such an effect on public opinion, that it influenced the outcome of the Vietnam War. Margaret Thatcher, for example, prevented the photographer Don McCullen travelling with the British forces to the Falklands because she worried his work might undermine public opinion back home. The atrocities committed during WW2 brought home to the general public, as never before, the full horror of war and what depravity the human mind was capable of. We could see the photos of the gas ovens and pictures of the starving inmates that mere words could not convey. It is these factors, that have created the interest in this period. To delve into people's minds, as to why Hitler had such support. To reconcile why a failed artist arrived at a final solution and implemented the means to try and bring it about. To understand the courage and ingenuity it took to defeat him and the resulting aftermath of the war. All of these impinge on our lives today, as few other wars in history did.
@davidtooker4135
3 жыл бұрын
@@AtheAetheling j
@ChrisCoombes
3 жыл бұрын
I’d never heard of that reloading rocket turret before or seen some of that other footage - thanks Mark!
@SirAntoniousBlock
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it could werf nebels also.
@SirAntoniousBlock
3 жыл бұрын
@Kevin Dales Isn't war great for technical innovation? 😅
@PeteCourtier
3 жыл бұрын
You could imagine that rocket turret in Star Wars firing missiles at x-wings😂
@SirAntoniousBlock
3 жыл бұрын
@@PeteCourtier Don't give Mark any ideas for the title of his next video.
@azureprophet
3 жыл бұрын
@@PeteCourtier Absolutely. Star Wars is basically WWII in space (fighting-wise) so it checks out.
@justasingledoor5178
3 жыл бұрын
4 Thousand more till one million! We’ll hit it soon Mark!
@mrdfac
3 жыл бұрын
It just goes to show quality matters.
@QuantumPyrite_88.9
3 жыл бұрын
I send Mr. Feltons videos to 1,122 (and counting) contacts . Let's get him to 1,000,000 before Christmas .
@hammerlundtuber5067
3 жыл бұрын
Noice
@lukemborg7341
3 жыл бұрын
Stay on target
@dave8323
3 жыл бұрын
Fully deserved
@NathanChisholm041
3 жыл бұрын
Those twin 5 in rocket launchers are mad! Never seen them before.
@readhistory2023
3 жыл бұрын
Once they got the idea of a MLRS in their head they never looked back.
@tanall5959
3 жыл бұрын
@@readhistory2023 They seem more like a predecessor of the Mark 13 'One Armed Bandit' missile launcher. Amazing considering this was WW2 technology!
@stephenle-surf9893
3 жыл бұрын
Simple, cheap and cost effective. Just like myself. No wonder they got rid of them. 🤔
@mpetersen6
3 жыл бұрын
Fitted with proximity fuses these would have been able to put out a much larger volume of fire to engage incoming attack aircraft. They could have been amongst the first SAMs
@ArenBerberian
3 жыл бұрын
Looks so modern for WW2!
@therealbettyswollocks
3 жыл бұрын
I hear Mark’s intro music, I upvote.
@chrispycreme9545
3 жыл бұрын
what’s it called it’s the vibe
@bramveneman
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@jackryan5268
3 жыл бұрын
I found a redditor
@chrispycreme9545
3 жыл бұрын
@@jackryan5268 how
@chrispycreme9545
3 жыл бұрын
upvoting is not exclusive to reddit
@ermy94
3 жыл бұрын
It always amazes me the speed of innovation when wars are involved. These things were actually implemented in few months.
@glenchapman3899
3 жыл бұрын
I thing you will find people were developing these launchers while the rockets were in development, and they would have seen the shortfalls of the first generation weapons while still on the drawing board.
@444mopar
3 жыл бұрын
Hard to comprehend how many moving parts there were in what was a relatively short time. They took concept to implementation in months, feels like now we take decades.
@rickv9180
3 жыл бұрын
@@444mopar Phone development: *hold my charger*
@elykeom1
3 жыл бұрын
It saved a lot of men’s lives that’s why
@jamessotherden5909
3 жыл бұрын
These ships fascinate me big time , And yet its very rarely they get mentioned in military history. Thank you.
@will5107
3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't really noticed these before in WWII footage. I'll look more closely from now on.
@jacobdewey2053
3 жыл бұрын
@@will5107 If you watch Walter Kronkite's series on the war, I believe they're featured in a few of the pacific ones.
@will5107
3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobdewey2053 Found some episodes on YT. Am looking now. Thanks for the tip.
@moistmike4150
3 жыл бұрын
Since I was a kid I've seen films briefly showing a few frames of these ships, usually sandwiched between multiple cuts of much larger ships shooting their big guns at enemy-held shoreline. No one has ever explained what these rocket ships' roles were, nor how they worked. Thank you so much Mark for what you do!!!
@yesyesyesyes1600
3 жыл бұрын
When I was young nobody could tell me, why supposedly only the russians used rocket launchers on trucks. Thanks to Marc Felton and That history guy I know now better. Thanks Mr Felton - you answered the questions of my younger self! :)
@dr69_420
3 жыл бұрын
I can see Mark being the David Attenborough of History and I love it
@Vorpal_Wit
3 жыл бұрын
How long till the channels are renamed Sir Mark Felton Productions, and War Stories with Sir Mark Felton?
@stevemcdonald44
3 жыл бұрын
'Here we can see the rocket ship in it's natural environment, once it finds it's prey it strikes immediately so that it's prey is completely immobilized......'
@jargon2532
3 жыл бұрын
Let's get Mark to 1 million!!!! fun fact, these were used a lot during the Vietnam war edit: Congrats on 1 million subscribers!!!!
@deceiver123m
3 жыл бұрын
War of empire - should be taught in all schools
@ColinH1973
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation and use of contemporary footage of another little-known item. Great work as usual, Mark. Thank you.
@whiteonggoy7009
3 жыл бұрын
Soon
@dunfrost3796
3 жыл бұрын
subscribed once and now I am recommending his channel to my friends, 1M subcribers here we go!
@alexanderh.9721
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah let's get Mark the golden YT award 😀
@paulcredmond
3 жыл бұрын
Incredible. I've read and listened to so many books on WW2 and every video Mark puts up suprises me with something I had absolutely never heard of. Brilliant work as usual.
@mrtrailesafety
3 жыл бұрын
And absent the usual triumphalist Greatest Generation gas and stupid music soundtracks.
@adamtennant4936
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I'd never heard of those auto-loading rocket turrets. Those are seriously cool!
@manisteerocks7092
3 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@TheProGamerSloth
3 жыл бұрын
According to my dad, my grandad used to have to load those British rocket launching ships during his time in the Navy. He said they were such a pain as you spent hours and hours loading them only for them all to be fired within a few minutes. He served on many different landings like Salerno and sword beach but he was on a train to Scotland when the war ended and never stepped foot on a boat or abroad since, claiming that whenever he went abroad they were trying to shoot at him!
@edwardloomis887
3 жыл бұрын
I have no doubt the assault waves appreciated your grandfather's hard work. When it comes to supporting fires, the equation is "P equals plenty."
@bobs1150
3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for someone to cover these ships! My father served on LSM(R)-194, and was on board when it was sunk by Kamikaze off Okinawa.
@brianfergus839
3 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting too. My dad was on LCI(g) 79. Also was at Okinawa on the “radar picket line”, which is where most LCI casualties were incurred, as a result of kamikaze planes, boats, and swimmers.
@bobs1150
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianfergus839 My dad's ship was on Picket Station #1 when sunk. These ships didn't have much defense against air attack.
@tonyp4092
3 жыл бұрын
My Grandpa served aboard LSM(R)-527. He told me they were an ammo re-supply ship and when the war ended they were in Guam and there was no booze. I guess the crew was quite pissed about this.
@bobs1150
3 жыл бұрын
@@tonyp4092 😆 They weren't taking care of priorities.
@Slim_Ch4rles
3 жыл бұрын
Holy s***t man that mustve been terrifying! My grandfather served in the marines as an artillery observer, I wonder what he thought when he saw these things in action preparing to land on Okinawa. Trying to picture what our forefather experienced during those times is unfathomable yet it's so fascinating to get some insight. My family and I never heard him speak a word about the war. I guess that says more than anything he could've ever told me what he'd been through 😥
@silvanski
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's what I call a blast from the past.
@AtheistOrphan
3 жыл бұрын
Literally.
@judycarlsen7707
3 жыл бұрын
Richard here. I served as Communication Officer on the USS Clarion River (LSMR 409), putting it back in commission at Hunters Point in mid-1965 and serving in Vietnam until transfer 1/67. During rocket and 5 in/38 shore bombardment mission, I served as OOD. Rockets were effective for LZ prep, call for fire out to 10,000 yards and close in H&I fire. We carried about 4000 rockets of 3 types: 2500, 5000 & 10,000 yard. We also carried about 1000 rounds of 5 in/38 ammo with an effective range of near 10 miles.
@DouglasCarrington-dc4vw
29 күн бұрын
LT Carlsen, I served on the USS St Francis River (LSMR 525), from Nov 67-Oct 69. GMG3 Douglas (Duke) Carrington. Welcome home!
@Whiskey.666
3 жыл бұрын
It is facinating and overlooked aspects of ww2 like this that will get you to the big 7 figures!
@PennsyPappas
3 жыл бұрын
Russians: We fire Katushya Rockets from our trucks. Rocket Ships: That's Cute.
@phill2065
3 жыл бұрын
They did actually have river patrol boats with a single Katushya rack installed onto them, but it’s nothing compared to the rocket ships
@PennsyPappas
3 жыл бұрын
@@phill2065It doesn't surprise me that the Russians would've done that. I'm sure they were put too some how use. I always liked the katushya trucks because alot if not all of them were made by studebaker. In fact fun fact the Russians thought studebaker meant truck in america since that's all we have them. We found that out from our Ukraine neighbor. Fun fact for the day in case you didn't know already.
@martinmiller1087
3 жыл бұрын
The NVA frequently used Chinese 107mm and Russian 122mm Katyusha rockets against us in Vietnam in 68-69 when I was there. They targeted large basecamps, much smaller firebases (FB), fire support bases (FSB), and night defensive perimeters (NDP). ... Of course, the rockets were relatively inaccurate, but powerful barrage weapons. From my perspective as a combat infantry NCO in III Corps, the enemy did not have the capability to deploy them in enough numbers to tip the firepower balance in the theater into their favor. To Army infantrymen in III Corps at that time, the communist 82mm mortar was their most effective indirect fire weapon. The units I served in took lots of casualties from the mortars and zero casualties from their large rockets. ... Down at the infantry level, the RPG with B-40 antiarmor shaped charge warhead rockets was by far their most effective rocket weapon. We took lots of casualties from RPGs. When targeted by them at night, we called them Fat Tracers. ... I'm very happy to have survived that epochal time in my life.
@PennsyPappas
3 жыл бұрын
@@martinmiller1087 Huh i wondered if they had rockets or not. Usually you might here about their anti aircraft defenses or something but never rockets. Thank you for sharing that with us as i learned something new today and more importantly thank you for your service to our country. Shame you had to go over there, but at least you made it home alive. Thanks again.
@martinmiller1087
3 жыл бұрын
@@PennsyPappas ... I genuinely appreciate that Matthew. Thank you ... BTW: you can thank Lyndon Baines Johnson for my service - he drafted me! ... LOL
@peterblood50
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a WW2-ophile, I prefer Royal Navy history from the 18th and 19th century, so I'd never seen the American dual rocket firing system. It is very impressive, especially as it was so incredibly effective. Thanks for a very educational video presentation. Well worth my time investment. 👍👍👍
@dalemarks3657
3 жыл бұрын
Watching Mark Felton videos is equal to attending University lectures. The fine details revealed are amazing and help to understand details about combat strategies.
@juki6377
3 жыл бұрын
i'm not sure which subject you followed at uni but there wasnt much focus on rocket launchers, more about socia-political aspects that lead to certain events, as much as i like history, i love marks channel (and the diversity of his subjects)
@dalemarks3657
3 жыл бұрын
@@juki6377 My point obviously went over your head. Mark's videos is equal to a high level of instruction. Even better than a University of which I never attended nor did I ever need to.
@David-yo5ws
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a morale booster for the Landing Party. And it would certainly keep the enemies heads down for the duration. Great video!
@flywithmeify
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this episode. My father in WW2 installed the ship based rocket launchers while in the Navy at Pearl Harbor.
@sellsjeeps
3 жыл бұрын
"Hey Johnny how many rocket launchers can we fit on the deck of this ship!?" Johnny: "Yes"
@edwardloomis887
3 жыл бұрын
Same answer as "How many Soldiers can get on a deuce-and-half truck?" "All of them."
@at6686
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen those ship based rocket launchers in the past. They looked so devastating that they didn’t look “fair”.
@luketoney3933
3 жыл бұрын
Mark has taught me so much about history. So many people want to forget the history of our ancestors,but we must not forget our past or we will repeat it. Mark I thank you for teaching all of us about the forgotten history. Let’s get mark to 1 million subscribers!
@Fluff467
3 жыл бұрын
Mark Felton...you are my favorite military historian.I I am a Vietnam Vet 1968-1970.I participated in the 1969 nuclear attack on HANOI and the 120 mm atomic cannon barrage on Laos
@YungGandalf
3 жыл бұрын
Was the dual rocket launcher designed to look like a face? It has a nose and everything
@Carspottersuk
3 жыл бұрын
I thought so 😂😂
@nathanadams6648
3 жыл бұрын
its thomas the tank engine.
@howardchambers9679
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanadams6648 Thomas when he's cross
@RCAvhstape
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanadams6648 Thomas the Death Engine
@Betterifitsfree
3 жыл бұрын
The face of death to some.
@tmclaug90
3 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about history, the more I freaking love it lol.
@Canofasahi
3 жыл бұрын
One of rocketships problems was the heating of the deck when the unleashed their rockets on the targets. The solution was pretty simple, hose the deck with seawater. These turrets are new for me, and boy do they look sophisticated! Yes they do.
@brianfergus839
3 жыл бұрын
My dad (LCI 79 1942-1945) said the deck metal would get red hot
@dougerrohmer
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianfergus839 I'll bet your dad was a dab hand at painting scorched metal. Thanks for sharing the memory.
@jmeszi4159
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t even imagine how intense a bombardment like that was on the receiving end of those rocket strikes.
@davidmeyer6908
3 жыл бұрын
"When the world trembled at the shound of our rockets..." -Capt. Marko Ramius, "The Hunt for Red October"
@741al6
3 жыл бұрын
Misshile drillsh.
@roscoewhite3793
3 жыл бұрын
I'd seen and read about the support landing craft with their welded rocket rails, but this video is the first I'd seen of the Mark 102 rocket launcher and the 501-class LSM(R) - and the Mark 102 is not only futuristic by WW2 standards, but it even manages to look as though it would belong on contemporary battlefields.
@themangix357
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, despite the shortcomings of those welded rocket launchers, they look much cooler when launching simultaneously than the automated ones.
@PanzerBuyer
3 жыл бұрын
They were valuable moral boosters to troops hitting the beaches.
@highjumpstudios2384
3 жыл бұрын
I want one
@RCAvhstape
3 жыл бұрын
Sort of. The automated ones look much more sinister and robotic. I like them.
@peterruiz6117
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know, an orchestra of double launchers all firing twice, reloading in unison is amazing....But ,yeah... Those welded tube ships look and sound awsum. I bet the enemy loved to watch any rocket ship perform....Just before diving into a cave.
@mpetersen6
3 жыл бұрын
@@RCAvhstape I wonder how they would have worked out as anti air rockets when fitted with proximity fuses
@Chauncy63
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was a merchant marine in WWI. When WWII broke out he wanted to get back in the navy. They said he was too old. To which he said "Send me to boot camp. If I fail boot camp THEN I am too old." He made it in and was stationed on one of these Rocket LSM ships you showed in this clip. 'cept his was in the Pacific.
@Jamison1888
3 жыл бұрын
About to close my eyes for sleep, nope need to know all about the rocket turrets and other vessels.
@cindyyager4505
3 жыл бұрын
My father commanded LSMR 605 at war's end. He was on his way to support the invasion of Japan. I had NO idea that these ships were reconfigured and am assuming that his was as well. Thank you for enlightening me. Great work.
@rd4660
3 жыл бұрын
Mark continues to educate me on stuff I never knew.
@lyleslaton3086
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was stationed on one of these ships. In fact, the image of the 2 ships firing in tandem was his ship. His ship number was 77. Started off as an LCI Landing Craft Infantry, it carried enough rockets for 3 salvos before it had to reload. Crew 35 Officers and men. Was one of 24 ships sent to Pearl Harbor for conversion.
@ex-iu6ci
2 ай бұрын
My father served on a later version, the LCI(g), that combined 8-5-inch rocket launchers and 1-40mm Bofors on the bow and 4-20mm Oerlikon's on the superstructure that were used for direct engagement of shore targets.
@napster7825
3 жыл бұрын
That was the most informative thing I've ever seen, heard or read about rocket ships. It's as though no one before could have been bothered to cover them, but you did. Thank you.
@johnrogers9481
3 жыл бұрын
I know.! I've seen them in films for six decades but there was never any focus on what they were all.about.
@NyronGT
3 жыл бұрын
At first i thought those twin rocket launchers were binoculars akin to those near tourist attractions/landmarks. Such a wicked design and i love it.
@stxrynn
3 жыл бұрын
I never dug deep enough to understand why the Okinawa landing was unopposed. Now I know. That dual turret is amazing. Thanks for filling in this hole in my understanding of WW2. As I remember, my uncle was at Okinawa. He and 10 others survived out of the original platoon. Out of the eleven, he alone finished the campaign without a wound.
@glamdring0007
3 жыл бұрын
I think there's a presumption among many people out there that WW2 was primarily a gun war until the Japanese were nuked (excluding Nazi V rocket attacks on London of course)...soldiers, tanks, bomber squadrons, battleships and carriers make up most imagery of the war...it's the first time I've ever seen these semi automated rocket launcher turrets. Excellent video !
@brianfergus839
3 жыл бұрын
My father (Lt jg Charles L. Fergus) served on LCI(g) 79, which was fitted with rocket launchers following the Aleutian campaign. He was CO of the vessel for the remainder of the war, and fought in the invasions of kuajalein, Saipan, Tinian, peleliu, and Okinawa. While a typical amazing MF production, Mark failed to mention a couple of interesting features and facts concerning the LCIs. For one thing, they had flat bottoms, so that after discharging their rockets, they would run themselves up on the beach in order to allow the Marines (around 100) they also transported to wade to shore. The ship would then have to wait for high tide to get out of the shallows. Apparently there was a high degree of scorn directed from the Marines toward the sailors who delivered them, as they viewed their naval counterparts’ combat role as “cushy”. The flat bottoms made for very uncomfortable travel in rough seas, but on at least one occasion, a torpedo passed under the vessel without contacting the hull since the draft was so shallow. Following the initial invasion of Okinawa, the LCIs were used as patrol boats (in addition to the rockets they were also fitted with 2 40mm and 4 20mm guns) around the island. It was here that most of the casualties were incurred, primarily as a result not only of kamikaze planes, but also kamikaze boats and swimmers. Great stuff - keep up the good work Mark!
@rubbybobinson3543
3 жыл бұрын
Years ago I was buying a small truck and the salesman had a picture of one of the US rocket ships on his wall. He had served on it. I acknowledged it as being a “cool photo” and he said “I bet you don’t know what that is.” I had been fascinated by amphibious landings since I was a kid so knew a little bit; however, I said I didn’t because I wasn’t up on all the specific rocket variants landing ships the US developed. “....but maybe a landing ship rocket?” I asked (just replacing tank with rocket). He was was shocked someone of my age even came close to knowing what is was. Great episode Mark.
@sliceofbread2611
3 жыл бұрын
cheap to produce, easy to use, but most importantly: not requiring massive crews. beautiful piece of poetry Mr. Felton amazing video as always
@Mermully
3 жыл бұрын
I dont know why but its incredibly satisfying watching massive rocket barrages.
@HamburgerMolester
3 жыл бұрын
I can't find any other videos about the Mk 102 rocket launcher. I love how he always finds footage of things I've never seen and probably won't ever find anywhere else. Great content.👍
@frankhernandez6883
3 жыл бұрын
my dad served on one of these during the war. Ship #81, Pacific. Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
@CA999
3 жыл бұрын
Nice find. At a glimpse from 2020, the amount of automation and systems integration looks impressive. Dr Felton could you make a similar video about the B-29 Bomber from a similar view point as it too was more formally identified as a integrated weapons system rather than as a Bomber please?
@hoffmiermp
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like watching another amazing Mark Felton production while drinking my morning coffee. 🙂
@thomas_jay
3 жыл бұрын
The key word here is 'cheap' whereas nowadays weapon systems are so expensive that you can afford only a few or go bancrupt.
@Thissa96
3 жыл бұрын
Thats because the way we conduct war has radically changed. There are no extensive defensive works or large troop movementd where you need a stellar amount of indiscriminate firepower. The wars we figth now need pinpoint accurate weapons that are able to take out foes that are in populated areas.
@thomas_jay
3 жыл бұрын
@@Thissa96 No, there will be two types of military wars. One is the kind you just described. The other will be conventional when you will need firepower to overwhelm or supress large formations of troops. And then, of course, there still is the unconventional war that is led in the shadows.
@Thissa96
3 жыл бұрын
@@thomas_jay i dont think a large conventional war between nations which includes one great power is possible anymore. That will be fought through proxy or would get nuclear uncomfortably quick.
@thomas_jay
3 жыл бұрын
@@Thissa96 The conventional war variant is quite possible in different regions, i.e US-China, Russia-EU /NATO, Saudi Arabia-Iran, Pakistan-India, US /S. Korea- N.Korea / China, (even China-Russia is possible as Russia occupies terrority whhich was formerly chinese). All it takes is one wrong step with the wrong politicians
@austinm.9832
3 жыл бұрын
@@thomas_jay China and North Korea as allies isn't feasible anymore, it would just be everybody invading north korea as quickly as possible.
@cooldadbro7999
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Felton, I want to thank you for you fabulous work on your research and narration of historical events. My father and I have been longtime fans. we are both veterans and apricate your attention to detail on the history of events . Thank you sir, my sons and I watch your channel to accurate explanation on events. Bravo!
@MarkFeltonProductions
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@angeledduirbonesu1989
3 жыл бұрын
"Now, that's a lot of damage!"
@Bobbyjwmwb
3 жыл бұрын
Now*
@DIEGhostfish
3 жыл бұрын
I love these rocket boats, they're so niche compared to gun vessels. And there are so many different configurations of rails and such.
@garymckee8857
3 жыл бұрын
If anyone is deserving of one million subscribers it's you Mark. Thanks and have a great weekend.
@45sticky
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve often wondered about the ships thank you for your tremendous enlightenment on these incredible weapons. Proves one thing that the Japanese we’re not stupid when faced with this dangerous weapon!
@dc1397
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like Godzilla is just around the corner with these rocket ships sounding off.
@jesus2621
3 жыл бұрын
Bridezilla
@johnrust592
3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, I was thinking the same thing.
@SirAntoniousBlock
3 жыл бұрын
More likely the trauma of the rockets sounds inspired the Japanese creators.
@thomasb1889
3 жыл бұрын
Even on film the sound chills you and I can't imagine being in the target zone.
@dc1397
3 жыл бұрын
@@thomasb1889 it does give you chills. It's not a boom sound like a cannon. It has that hiss sound.
@pauloyassuhidefujioka6458
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr. Felton for another extraordinary production. I wanted to know more about these ships since the 1970s when I came across an article, on an old 1950s Popular Mechanics magazine, regarding the USS Carronade LSM(Rocket). I wondered how the rocket launchers worked and their effect on beach landings. Now, in 2020 I finally have the answer thanks to you!! Another great work, I have been enjoying all Mark Felton videos, I learn a lot from them.
@QuantumPyrite_88.9
3 жыл бұрын
Another totally fascinating documentary with incredible footage . Imagine calculating the trigonometry from rocket to shore with fixed launchers on a moving ship . Distance to shore - Range of rocket and angle of launch . Imagine being in an aircraft anywhere near this barrage . The communications would have to be spot on . Thank You once again Mr. Felton for another phenomenal history lesson . If you ever take requests - A history of trench knives , daggers , self made close quarter fighting weapons ... and particularly a trench knife named the French Nail . All the best .
@FuzzyMarineVet
3 жыл бұрын
As a Marine veteran, I can attest to the efficacy of these vessels in suppression of enemy fortifications. Many of my predecessors lived out the wars because the enemy was afraid to poke their heads up to shoot at them.
@MasterMalrubius
3 жыл бұрын
Another less known but very interesting bit of war weaponry. Enjoyed it immensely.
@pizzahut99
3 жыл бұрын
There’s something about seeing Mark just staring at me at the beginning of the video is just amazing
@moospalladin5518
3 жыл бұрын
Was just about to go to sleep seeing it's 3:30am here in Western Canada but I guess I have time for new video !
@jimc.goodfellas
3 жыл бұрын
There's always time
@dang6684
3 жыл бұрын
What town ?
@seonewport363
3 жыл бұрын
Dr Felton strikes again with another marvelous detailed story !
@shounak000
3 жыл бұрын
And I thought Diwali was long past. Good job Mr Felton.
@model-man7802
3 жыл бұрын
Dad saw these in the Pacific and said each it was pretty awesome to watch.
@lomax343
3 жыл бұрын
What you don't mention is that the Rocket Ships deployed on D-Day failed almost completely. The idea was that, as well as destroying German positions, that they would provide lots of shell-holes for the infantry to shelter in. In the event almost every rocket landed short. Lessons were learned, of course, leading to Rocket ships being much more effective in the Pacific in 1945.
@henridelagardere264
3 жыл бұрын
Shelling for shelter
@galenw2339
3 жыл бұрын
Man one bomb hits the deck of those ships and an entire grid square gets vaporized!! Love the videos!!
@karlmuller4067
3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing.I was only watching a DDay video recently and wondered how those rocket ships functioned.Low and behold up pops a Mark Felton video on the exact subject.Class video yet again.
@elkabong6429
3 жыл бұрын
I went from knowing nothing about these rocket landing craft to, well, knowing what Mark has bestowed upon us in this fascinating video. Thanks!
@osamabinladen824
3 жыл бұрын
Rocket ships. Wonderful. Mark, you're almost 1 million now! Congratulations in advance! 🙂
@mortache
3 жыл бұрын
How is heaven, Osama?
@pk-sc8iz
3 жыл бұрын
Seal team six reading this: 👁 👄 👁
@jimc.goodfellas
3 жыл бұрын
Growth has been rapid...people are savvy. Even Osama is a fan
@taylor5065
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think we should be giving him ideas
@microwave9529
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you osama, very cool
@stefanschleps8758
3 жыл бұрын
Another in-depth report from Professor Felton. Quality we have come to expect and Mark delivers! Thats a terrifying weapon. One no sane man would ever think of entertaining for even a moment. Thanks Mark. Cheers !
@sticksnstones5407
3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel I learn something new every episode.
@mossbrg5
3 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought I knew a little something about every WW2 weapon here comes Mark’s report on naval rockets. I often see the rocket ships on Allied landing films but never thought much about in how they worked. Now I know. But still learning. Thank you.
@michaelkennedy3372
3 жыл бұрын
Hard work pays off . Congratulations sir on your forthcoming milestone.
@therakotomangas3594
3 жыл бұрын
Mark is the best history teller , I watch 2 or 3 clips before I sleep every night
@Mr.Deleterious
3 жыл бұрын
The History Guy may know how to dig up history "that deserves to be remembered" but Dr. Felton knows how to properly present said history. 👍🏻
@lexington476
3 жыл бұрын
The History Guy does excellent videos as well.
@kutter_ttl6786
3 жыл бұрын
Is this a dig at The History Guy? I find he does an excellent job of presenting a topic.
@loddude5706
3 жыл бұрын
More down to the delivery; mellifluous English setter or staccato American terrier - both worthy, take your pick : )
@counciousstream
9 ай бұрын
Mark Felton Productions in my opinion provides some of the best military related content available on KZitem. The formula is the same, the catchy music, photo of Dr. Felton, and a deep dive into a well focused topic. The focused deep dive is just one of the things that sets Mark Felton Productions apart from other content providers. The delivery by Felton himself of a well researched and well written script bring a high level of credibility to the videos. Anybody can put something on youtube, nobody does it as well as Felton Productions.
@Seawizz203
3 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark. You are always able to find niches of World War Two history and make, what may seem mundane, interesting! Good luck, I hope you reach your goal. I have shared this with friends that I think may have an interest.
@GigaTrope
3 жыл бұрын
Mark: This was a highly effective weapon. Rocket Launcher: TOOT TOOT
@houtama6370
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see Mark Felton videos, I click.
@gordoncavis1374
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, thank you SO much for your work. *THIS* is my principal reason for using KZitem.
@amandawashington4239
3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I subscribed. I will be a New Patreon member soon, and your channel, out of all channels, deserves it!
@roberttrout3588
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool👍 Dad was aboard the LSMR 409 in Korea 1951, Battle of Wonson harbor, look it up. Captain James Stewart took the ship in to within 50 yards of shore to take out “Kalimack Charlie” a rail mounted gun hidden in tunnel. Many decorations that day. These were amazing ships, thanks for posting 🇺🇸👍
@antoniof9756
3 жыл бұрын
1st time I've heard of these ships. Awesome work.
@kenp7814
3 жыл бұрын
1) Mark Felton 2) The History Guy 3) Dark Docs All I need
@zamincagar7344
3 жыл бұрын
here we are folks, on another episodes, that we never know before if its because Mark
@terrystephens1102
3 жыл бұрын
You have to admire the very quick and effective bombardment weapons they developed - the impact on beach-heads must have been incredible.👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏
@rlauder7210
3 жыл бұрын
And there was me hoping these were actually Rocket POWERED ships. Never mind.
@andrewgraham6006
3 жыл бұрын
Well the Japanese hoped that as well
@paintnamer6403
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgraham6006Later they defended earth with Space Battleship Yamato.
@davidossinger8183
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Still a pretty satisfying story though.
@at6686
3 жыл бұрын
Good one
@loddude5706
3 жыл бұрын
Saturn five strapped to a carrier eh? - nice bow wave & who needs catapults?!
@georgevilla4373
3 жыл бұрын
The pinnacle of this rocket ship was the USS Carronade (IFS-1). I served on her 1968-1969; it was an overwhelming fire support ship in Viet Nam. Not meant for ship to ship combat. She could sail up rivers and canals in very shallow water. Check her out on the internet. Great footage there. George Villa, HM2 USN (ret. dis.)
@Macintoshiba
3 жыл бұрын
Americans: "So we take a Katyusha and we make everything 1000% bigger."
@morgan1658
3 жыл бұрын
That is so cool. I knew that rocket ships were used during WW2 but i never knew that they developed a turret rocket launcher. Its amazing how technology advanced from the beginning of the war to the end of the war. Thank you for making these educational videos I've learned alot by watching them.
@Deckuras
3 жыл бұрын
THE LEGEND HIMSELF MARK FELTON
@stevenbode285
3 жыл бұрын
you are bringing non sensationalist, real history to A MILLION!! congratulations
@mikes1097
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Felton - I want to thank you for all of your great research and videos. I wish that I had a history teacher as yourself when I was growing up. And I see that you are closing in on 1million subscribers! Congratulations in advance..
@richardbrayshaw570
3 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary! I always took that footage of rocket assaults on beach landing zones for granted, but it is obviously a whole separate branch of naval warfare.
@stoneyll
3 жыл бұрын
One has to wonder about the accuracy of theses rockets on a rolling and pitching deck of a ship.
@lomax343
3 жыл бұрын
All WW2 rockets were highly inaccurate - whether fired form a stable or an unstable platform. That's why they were always deployed in large numbers. They relied on the law of averages to saturate an area.
@Kevin-mx1vi
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't really matter. You were only safe if you were a long way from the target or in a very deep hole, and even then, your nerves might be shattered as you waited for a random rocket to join you or bury you alive.
@andrewmorton9327
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve read that the rockets fired at Omaha beach all fell short.
@Vorpal_Wit
3 жыл бұрын
Quantity compensates for accuracy error.
@Kevin-mx1vi
3 жыл бұрын
@keith moore indeed it does, but as explained in the video, the aim was to prevent the enemy from resisting at a crucial moment. The sheer volume of ordnance that these rocket ships could lay down, combined with the fact that the enemy couldn't be entirely sure where the next rocket would land made them more effective in this role than naval gunfire.
@guyprovencal1742
Жыл бұрын
I can’t even begin to fathom how absolutely terrifying it would have been to be a Japanese soldier in a cave, or worse yet, a foxhole when the US started to pound them with these rockets, big naval guns, and planes bombing and strafing for hours, and sometimes days on end. I would definitely need to change my pants afterward. You always hear stories about how devastating German artillery bombardments, or Soviet artillery were to experience, but rarely do they mention the intensity, ferocity, and sustainment of the US bombardments. Most generally, we brought far more guns to bear at our enemies than our adversaries. Had to be truly terrifying. Thanks for the video Mark. Another great installment.
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