Were Germany's 88mm Guns Really THAT Good?

Опубликовано: 02 Январь 2026
на канале: Red Wrench Films
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We've all heard the tales. Entire armoured columns wiped out. Allied bombers falling from the sky. Troops cowering under intense shellfire. Germany's "88s" have a legendary reputation... but why? What made them so special? Why could the Allies not produce weapons of their own? Today we deep dive into the 8.8cm Flugabwehrkanone - the 88.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Flak 18
03:15 A Lack Of Competition
04:19 A Spanish Inquisition
05:15 Flak 36/37
06:02 Sponsor Message
07:35 Heavy Tank Hunter
09:57 Tiger (KwK 36)
12:30 Conclusions
14:30 Outro

All content is presented in historical context for educational purposes.
All footage is owned by its copyright holder and is used in this channel under "fair use".

Music by Epidemic Sound
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