*rare footage of a British Tommy briefly explaining to American Doughboys the horrors of the Trenches 1918 Colorized 2003* Edit: over a hundred likes thanks I’m amazed

@johnlemon3809

5 жыл бұрын

No he said 2003 as a random year...

@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615

5 жыл бұрын

A Bloody Brit thanks someone got the joke there.

@StevDoesBigJumps

5 жыл бұрын

British commander more like.

@baddgerpaw

5 жыл бұрын

Gave you an extra like fucker. Hope you're even more happy

@gayboy4517

5 жыл бұрын

Armani Rodriguez fuck yes

Love it

@totenkopf8814

5 жыл бұрын

Make more WW1 videos please

@Evan.harrison

2 жыл бұрын

@Anti-Thot Officer Johnson you mean daddy

@mr.squatch4265

2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos good sir. "I find them quite intriguing. do keep up the good work.

@power2ix605

2 жыл бұрын

Daddy

@TheDisappointedKenobi

2 жыл бұрын

I love you content! You are the reason i got intrested in history! Thanks for sparkijg ky intrest in history!

Note: Moisture is not necessarily saliva. Wind instruments (which I play) also get puddles of liquids which are, in fact, just condensed water vapour from the breath. In a way, that is distilled water and quite safe to drink, but most people find it disgusting because they believe it is saliva.

@BrandonF

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good point, I hadn't considered that. The inside of the hose must become terribly wet by the end of wearing it for a long period, just as with an instrument!

@thurin84

4 жыл бұрын

aaaaahhhhhhhh the joys of the spitvalve! those were the days lol.

@Napletnik656

2 жыл бұрын

Bleh

@mandalortemaan7510

2 жыл бұрын

I think Trumpets and Trombones disagree. Wood instruments are most likely condensation as well as everybody but Trumpets and Trombones

"Don't judge me"- every reenactor at every event

@chainsaw2999

4 жыл бұрын

why

@teodorogerald

4 жыл бұрын

Ww2andstuff 94 People always (or somewhat) judge

@hobbesthebrainslug12

2 жыл бұрын

@@chainsaw2999 Its considered nerdy but not in away that is easily consoomable in the way that, say, the Marvel movies are.

@secretbaguette

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbesthebrainslug12 Idk, it's pretty fucking cool to re-fight small unit battles from WW2, I don't think many people will disagree with me on that.

@johnballentine6638

Жыл бұрын

@@secretbaguette it's terrifying doing a ww1 night time reenactment especially with gas masks on

Fantastic! A First World War related video. It’s not something I was expecting, but I very much enjoy it. It’s honestly nice to see how these things work.

@vaclav_fejt

5 жыл бұрын

He's done some about the Red Army in WWII (in the appropriate uniform).

I actually decided to find a decoy off of ebay at one point, and use that as my mask for school in the pandemic, needles to say I got the shit beaten out of me.

@Wolf62601

2 жыл бұрын

Little did they know you’re a chad for that

@thehighground174

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you changed the filter to a modern one because of aspestos

@Huizhougoblin

7 ай бұрын

@@thehighground174 it is a reproduction he bought, it would not have contained asbestos

You must also remember that each soldier did get a small tube of anti-fogging cream to put on the inside of the eye pieces to stop fogging and misting, & a small roll of tape was available with the section commander if there were any tears, plus you had to wear gloves and a hood to protect the skin from chlorine. and the fact that you have a REPRO item that is not made to the same military specs as originals.

Me when seeing Brandon in the beginning of the video: "Lord Vader, this is an unexpected pleasure. We are honoured by your presence!"

@501ststormtrooper9

3 жыл бұрын

*Intense choking sounds*

What’s This? Brandon talking about a war in the 1900s?! OUTRAGOUS #notmybrandonf Also nice thumbnail title-thing Also I’m joking, please do more if you can.

@RickBrode

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I got it that, was actually funny I chuckled a a bit

@andreirotenev

5 жыл бұрын

Guess you missed his WWII soviet vids

@derptank3308

5 жыл бұрын

Andrei Rotenev I guess you missed the “I’m joking” part of my comment Also I have seen his WWII videos.

@championjosh3536

5 жыл бұрын

brock T.M me to

@kpsiex

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sheridan2LT Yeah, you missed the "i'm joking" part too.

When I read the title, I thought it was by Weaponsandstuff23, a channel that mainly focuses on respirators.

you look good donning a tommy's first world war uniform

@changingmypropiccausetrann4862

5 жыл бұрын

FranzUuv This Guy gets all the ladies.

The SBR was a simple but very effective system. It's competition was the French M2 system. American forces were issued and used both the M2 and the SBR; While the SBR was preferred by most when wearing it for short periods, the M2 was better for longer periods. The saliva issue and fogging were issues common to both the SBR and M2. Good video.

@SonsOfLorgar

5 жыл бұрын

Saliva and fogging are still an issue in 21st century gas masks. Often due to that while the designs has improved greatly with dual layer masks and filtered air beeing circulated between the two layers through sets of one-way valves before being inhaled in the inner mask, one is simultaneously expexted to fight more agressively under a much heavier gear load. (Individual kit components are mostly lighter but there are more of them)

@MrDoctorCrow

5 жыл бұрын

While the M2 was preferred for wearing over a long period, it was less effective. The life of an M2 is somewhere around 5 hours, and gas attacks regularly lasted 8+. Meanwhile, the SBR can last 50-100 hours depending on the concentration and type of gas. Swapping masks in a chemical environment is the absolute example of Bad Idea. Eventually, doughboys were forbidden from carrying M2s, because men would try to swap from the SBR to the more comfortable French Duckbill.

@Riceball01

5 жыл бұрын

SonsOfLorgarI never had any issues with saliva when wearing a modern gas mask, at least not when just wearing it around in a non-contaminated environment. The only time spit was an issue was going through the gas chamber and cracking open the mask to practice donning and clearing, but that's because of the tear gas and not the mask itself. This was back in the '90s using the old M17 gas masks with the cheek filters.

@TheDisappointedKenobi

2 жыл бұрын

Arent the british and us gasmask the same or no?

I love these WW1 videos, my favourite period of history, closely followed by the "redcoat" period as it is referred to.

I wish to make a comment concerning the safety of your mask. Obviously it is a replica, but if you ever intended to add a functioning filter into it, there are some things you should know. I have heard rumours that you suffer from asthma. Whether or not this is true is not important because the dangers of old gas masks affect us all regardless. First is asbestos. Asbestos would remain a common filter in gas masks until the MCMLX's, and in the case of Soviet masks, for much longer. This would not affect you should the mask remain intact, but because your mask is not of perfect quality, if you put a functioning filter in it, it could be damaged easily and you could breathe in asbestos and contract asbestosis. Second is talcum powder. Talcum powder was used to keep the mask dry while in shipping. Normally you have to clean it out before you wear it, but I did not see any, so I suppose you are okay. Finally ( if I remember correctly) is arsenic. Arsenic was a common chemical used in British gas masks until after World War II. Again, should the mask become compromised, you could begin breathing in arsenic. I am not trying to stop you from wearing the mask, and I know you do not have a filter in it, but I wanted to ensure you knew of the dangers. If you see traces of a white powder in the mask (it is quite hard to see), just blow it out somehow (compressed air might work). Thank you for your time. P.S : OMG!!!!!11111ONEONEONE WEAR IS MAI 1763 MANUOOL OF ARMS VIDEOO #notmybrandonf

@BrandonF

5 жыл бұрын

I feel I should just add, that I do not suffer from asthma. But thank you for all of the other notes...a few people in the comments had already seemed quite concerned I was breathing out of an antique! Not a good idea!

@ShaddySoldier

5 жыл бұрын

Oh a little asbestos never hurt anyone, just don't wear it daily

@Domina7ion

5 жыл бұрын

I seem to think you did too. I can recall you saying you carried your inhaler with you in re-enactments. Ladies and Gentlemen we have a confirmed case of the Mandella Effect. Alternate Universe confirmed

@derkonigvonpreuen9472

5 жыл бұрын

Asbestosis takes a long time to develop, but still not something you want to contract. As for the question of the mysterious Brandon F "asthma", I also seem to recall him mentioning something about a breathing difficulty before (in a reply to a comment or something). I could be totally wrong, but it seems the Mandella Effect is strong with this one. Hmm... Also, is that a Fez in the background?

@sourcecode16

5 жыл бұрын

Der König Von Preußen this mask didn't even have asbestos

Brandon is losing his Mid Altantic accent! Someone get him back to Blighty quickly!

Picked up one of these today. You've taught me a lot, especially the string part. Many thanks!

@rubensthompson7643

2 жыл бұрын

If I ran into a burning building with this mask on would I be protected from the smoke?

Another great presentation! I must admit I never realised the mask itself was canvas, always thought it was rubber like the WW2 versions. The very first 'gas masks' on the western front were the soldiers hankies soaked in urine!

Failed chance to quote “Luke I am your father”

@award3007

4 жыл бұрын

No. No. That's not true! That's impossible!

If you're going to go WWI, and forgive me if you've already read it, read "A Rifleman Went To War" by H.W. McBride. An American who enlisted in Canada to get into the war sooner.

@jonathanwells223

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Carberry I hate Woodrow Wilson

Awesome video I'm a huge ww1 nerd so I would love to see more videos covering this uniform.

Great video! I would love to see a video one day on how you store and maintain/clean all of your Uniforms, especially the Napoleonic ones! I think Im right to think that those reenacment battles leave one or two grass or powder stains on your fashionable attire :)

Great video- thank you for describing how that string works! I just bought one of these for my AEF impression.

@thehighground174

2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend not to use the original filter, because of aspestos. Change it to a modern one if you want to avoid an unecessary risk of getting cancer

Could you possibly make new Great War videos? I know it would take a while to consider fitting in, but please do (consider). Thank you so much the time and effort you put into these truly educational videos of history. I've been a fan for years

Glad to see you’ve gone down the route of the Great War!

Amazing video as always! Howdy from Texas

More WW1 stuff if possible. I quite enjoy it

Brandon F. I’m a really big fan of your videos and fascinated by the topics you talk about and I was wondering if you could make a video about the types of soldiers in the American revolution

Interested and inclined indeed! Looking forward to future first world war uniform videos.

I love history and this channel is the best

I just crack to a smile when you finally walk on screen it's just so sudden xD

Thank you Brandon for being true to your word from my last comment (I don’t mean to sound sarcastic I’m genuinely thanking you)

@mr.sandman3041

5 жыл бұрын

Wow how did I get highlighted?!

17:44 thanks that helps a lot, I just got a corrected English model and couldn't figure out the pack stays high up. I thought it had something to do with a hook on it but it leaves a lot of extra strap dangling so that's what got me confused. Thanks again

Make more WW1 videos my friend

As a WWI re-enactor of some years, I can confirm: yes, the bag does face "backwards". Though I would say you still wearing it a bit low (about level with the second from top button works well) - though I suspect this may be for the mic. One little thing I am surprised you didn't show was the shortening stud - if one needs to put it on in a hurry (and as such not faff around with the string) one can connect the stud on the rear centre of the tab to the leather flap on the bag, putting it in the ready position immediately (albeit not as securely as doing it with the string). This is also a boon to re-enactors, who may need to go from "Front Line" to "Parade" or vice versa in minutes, unlike the original chaps! One can also just use the shortening stud and wrap the string around oneself for extra stability- the chap with the WRNS officer is wearing it in this fashion - it is easier that the proper way, and as secure, and can be done after you put on webbing (string through strap needs to be done before)

@BrandonF

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I am sure that I will find this all quite useful at my first event!

I’m liking the diversity. Keep up the great work my friend.

Wow good churchill voiceover at the beginning

I use a WW2 dated version of this haversack as my daily carry. Love live Indiana Jones! Great video Brandon again 😊

@bugler75

4 жыл бұрын

The History Army! Yes it does, it’s dated 1942 and I did research the stamp but I’ve forgotten what I found out! I’m out of the country until next week when I return and research the markings again!

@thurin84

4 жыл бұрын

you should stop using it. give the old soldier a break. 75+ year old fabric becomes fragile.

The accumulation of saliva is the reason why that exhale valve is placed where it is--the idea is that saliva that drips down into the valve assembly will be voided out the exhale valve, as opposed to accumulating inside the valve assembly, or running down the hose and potentially ruining the filter. If saliva is dripping out of the exhale valve, it's working as intended. Another neato design feature: the reason a lot of WWI masks bulge out at the corners of the eyes is to allow the wearer to push the corners in, and use them to wipe condensation off the lenses without taking the mask off (like cleaning a pair of glasses with the hem of your shirt).

I have an old Soviet gas mask and the bottom of the bag has two wooden blocks on the bottom that would serve the roll that the metal coil has

Can you Do a late world war 1or world war 2 era gas mask (or both)? Keep up the great videos Brandon.

Do you still do Soviet reenacting? I've been thinking of doing a Soviet impression and some more videos from you on World War 2 would be awesome!

very interesting!

im always surprised by how much throught goes into such simple things, even things like just being able to wear it different ways

Nice clean asbestos for original canister

I subscribed- mainly for the Edwardian commentary. The Flaxen haired one approves. Flaxen Saxon

I saw an original one of these today at at VFW. It was all falling apart but I could tell what it was. The bag was in far better shape

@thurin84

4 жыл бұрын

they dont hold up well.

Interesting how it reminds me of Non invasive Ventilation (NIV) in medicine. The only difference is that the small box is replaced by a Ventilator machine, which eases the workload of our chest muscles and what not. But the modern bacterial Filter is placed at the far end of the hose as well.

Another great video. It took me some getting used to the French model but ours were a tad more rudimentary. If you're planning on Newville in November I hope you kill a boche or two with us.

Nice vid

Have you ever seen the show black adder goes forth and if so what did you think of it?

I was in a mechanized infantry unit during the cold war. Gas masks were terrible, they were worn as punishment sometimes. We would also frequently train in them including MOPP4 Soccer! In our full protective gear we would be relatively anonymous and with poor visibility it was an occasion to throw an elbow into the ribs of an NCO or butter-bar that had been a pain in your ass. Thus MOPP4 Soccer became Payback Soccer! Then it disappeared altogether! As the driver of the M113A1 APC, I had a mask with the hose leading to a cannister in a bag, quite similar to the SBR. This was needed to hook up to the microphone in the communications system. Some of the drivers would disconnect the hose from the filter and tie it down inside the bag, making breathing much easier. I don't recall driving while wearing one of these ridiculous things. That was probably something that caused training accidents and was discouraged.

_"…You get a gas mask, what are you supposed to do? Put it on, play games for an hour…don't judge me."_ Hah! @Brandon F do keep playing with your gas masks - we surely do the same! ;)

@User-lx2ye

5 жыл бұрын

QUARTERMASTEREMI6 actually I do ._________. Plz don't judge, I play bf1 and bf5

can you do a video on why they stood in lines?

How does one obtained one of these contraptions, and can the filter box be filled with activated charcoal?

I want to get that gasmask! Where do I get it!

As someone looking to get into Great War reenacting, what source would you recommend for reproduction equipment?

@bobafett1877

5 жыл бұрын

FalconKPD what side? Entente or central powers?

@MrDoctorCrow

5 жыл бұрын

As with anything, find a unit or a reenactor help page on facebook and ask them, its all going to depend on what army you want to represent. For the AEF, What Price Glory will have most of the things you need (I understand they have quite a lot of British gear as well, but I know less about that).

@BrandonF

5 жыл бұрын

I have gotten most of my kit from Soldier of Fortune, but MrDoctorCrow has the right of it. Always find a group first, and consult them.

@FalconKPD

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I used to be in a WWII reenactment group; I'm eager to get back into the swing of things.

@DrRichtoffen1

5 жыл бұрын

FalconKPD WPG in California, and Soldier of Fortune in the UK, both are good and sell the only reputable reproduction equipment

Hello I love this video

Can you explain the uniform facing colors and their meaning?

Is that a new kit or one you've had? Also, you wouldn't happen to know if there is asbestos in those filters? There seemed to be an issue with asbestos for Soviet and other Eastern Bloc filters from the Cold War, so I'm curious as to whether there would be issues with authentic filters and if reenactments would suggest against authentic filters for that reason.

@eriksonpardede9963

Жыл бұрын

That isn't even from the Cold War

Do a video on firefighter SCBA's. I'm curios to see if there's any difference between European and American versions.

My great grandfather was in the Great War of the US army. He was apart of the 42nd Infantry division 166 infantry regiment. I have his original helmet that he fought in. I just need a gas mask to complete the set. Stumbled across this video. Love it. Where did you get it? Please tell me!!!!! 😀

@BrandonF

Жыл бұрын

I got most of my WW1 stuff from "Soldier of Fortune." "What Price Glory" is another good company for repro kit.

Hey Brandon, what website did you get your ww1 uniform from?

Hey, I've read those books too!

Somehow I always find gas mask with helmet looking very badass

Brandon Pedantically Plays Battlefield 1. Please god let it happen.

Is it possible to fill up a SBR replica filter with activated charcoal? would it still work?

Q.A.R.N.N.S? The female officer's uniform in one of the photographs appears to similar to that of a Nursing Officer of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service. The tri-corn hat she is wearing is similar to the one used today.

@gonvillebromhead2865

5 жыл бұрын

She's a Wren Officer - again, they wore the tri-corne (as do female RN officers)

@geoffreymowbray6789

5 жыл бұрын

World War I; An instructor from the Women's Royal Naval Service demonstrating the use of a respirator to military recruits. (Note by Sergeant A Brooksbank, Gas NCO, 10th Australian Infantry Brigade: 'Of civilian interest to encourage lady instructors'). -Australian War Memerial

to be honest, the moisture in the valve might very well be a wanted effect to better seal the valve

22:26 😂 It took me at least 3 listens to tell what the heck you were saying 😂

At first I thought Brandon is going to do the Darth Vader impression with that gas mask on.

I am also reenactor and would love to get one of those reproduction that is safe to wear like you have could you please tell me where you got it

@BrandonF

5 жыл бұрын

Soldier of Fortune

Lord Vader, I- Wait, you aren’t Lord Vader..

Now your an honorary British Tommy!!

For those of you who couldn’t understand him with the mask on he said “This video is going to be all the the British small box respirator”.

Brilliant! (I would say paint your canister yellow tho)

Blocking the air intake on the filter is actually how you pressure check your mask to see if it's on right

the PH gas hood was not made to filter chlorine gas but was made to neutralize or block the chlorine gas from coming through the sack like hood so you will breathe in fresh air. It would not be able to neutralize or block any other gases though.

Where to get it is almost my birthday!

Where do you buy all this stuff

Where did you get the Brodie a Helmet?

I would assume the nose clips and even snorkle mouth peice is to prevent fogging up the eye windows from moisture in your breath.

The respirator bag was designed to block mud and dirt from clogging the filter box that was its primary reason to exist were the German on the mask filter was slightly more suspectuable to dirt while being warn also the bag was an extra layer of gas protection and a cheeper way of protecting the mask the german steel can used steel which was a more vital war resorce than canvas

@annedebroeck2451

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but the canister protected the mask better when carrying it.

Where did you buy that Brodie helmet? Because it looks better then a the one I have right now And edit where did you get the cap and jacket and presumably you’re wearing trousers so where did you get everything basically.

@ea.fitz216

5 жыл бұрын

Where do you even buy a brodie helmet?

@RickBrode

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure mine was from amazon but I feel he got it custom made or something because it looks so good and well made

@gonvillebromhead2865

5 жыл бұрын

Best place I know of for brodies, excluding originals (they do turn up) is a company called military history workshop. They also do SBR though I suspect Mr F's is a What Price Glory (along with the uniform)

@RickBrode

5 жыл бұрын

thanks I'll be sure to check the website out

@MrDoctorCrow

5 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best helmets (american or British pattern) come from prairie flower leather company. You'll pay a little more but trust me it's worth the investment to have a good liner if you plan to get serious about ww1

pretty interisting vid btw i was the 2.5k like

@BrandonF

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Nice video. Quite funny, but it shall make an opinion to us, how it was when soldiers had to have it for 1st time.

I wish there was a reenactment group close to me, I've wanted to do reenactment in ever since I was a kid, ww1 especially

Wa！ AWA Cool ‘box’, where can I buy this replica, I can't find it

What unit are you eventually going to be doing?

I was surprised for your intro because I’m subscribed to another British KZread channel that dies mostly gas mask

I thought my gas mask was uncomfortable. Nice set.

"Are you my mommy?" Sorry, all I could think of the whole episode 😂

*When you want to chat with fellow history buffs in Brandon’s discord but your account is verified.* ;-; Sorry for being late

Do you ever plan to do WW2 British or Commonwealth Reenacting?

Where did you get that Brodie helmet?

Very nice uniform i’m still trying to get my uniform stuff still need my helmet

I didn’t know the Pyro in TF2 was Brandon F.

It'd feel like you're underwater.Where can I get one for my Doughboy uniform ensemble?

I had a collection of WW1 and WW2 has masks as a child that I got from my father and I dont remember my WW1 British mask having a mouthpiece? And the mask itself was more clothlike and less rigid.

*BREATHING INTENSIFIES*

Can you tell me where you got that I want it so badly

@BrandonF

Жыл бұрын

A company called “Soldier of Fortune” based in Wales sells reproductions!

@SmithIsPrettyGreat

Жыл бұрын

@@BrandonF thanks man I appreciate it