A Short and Convoluted History of Japan's Type I Rifle

In this latest episode of the channel's weapons history series, the Redneck Preppy examines a relatively obscure Japanese rifle, the Type I, that saw some service in World War II -- though the average Imperial soldier may have never even laid eyes on one.

0:15 Introduction
0:52 A Closer Look at the Type I
5:05 Before the Type I
7:29 Continuing the Story
18:48 Variants
19:43 Other Users of the Type I
20:29 The Legacy of the Type I

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A Short and Convoluted History of the Type 38 Arisaka - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lprNmAIAs88
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The Mystery of the "Mums" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WyOMuwstZo

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Intro Music - "Togetari Kamikazi"

Chapter Music - "Amerika Bakugeki"
- "Battoutai"
- "Byakkotai"
- "Gekka No Jin"
- "Ikani Kyofu"
- "Ume To Heitai"