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In 1944, two weapons designers came up with a very novel way to improve the ground-attack capabilities of bombers - strap 88 sub machine-guns to each bomber to strafe ground targets!
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton
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thevintagenews.com/2016/05/16/all-about-the-fire-hedgehog/?safari=1
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In 1944, two weapons designers came up with a very novel way to improve the ground-attack capabilities of bombers - strap 88 sub machine-guns to each bomber to strafe ground targets!
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton
Help support my channel:
paypal.me/markfeltonproduction
patreon.com/markfeltonproductions
Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel.
Sources:
warhistoryonline.com/featured/innovative-flawed-fire-hedgehog.html?safari=1
thevintagenews.com/2016/05/16/all-about-the-fire-hedgehog/?safari=1
Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; TheFull9; Lpaska
