Historical Firearms

A PIAT from Arnhem

Last weekend at the We Have Ways podcast’s history festival the Airborne Assault Museum brought along a very interesting piece of history - a PIAT with Arnhem provenance. The PIAT had allegedly been dropped during Operation Market Garden but not used.

At some point after the battle it was discovered by locals and handed into the Doorwerth Museum, west of Oosterbeek, and was subsequently gifted the the Airborne Assault Museum in the 1950s. The PIAT is in great shape, albeit deactivated, and it was a pleasure to take a look at a weapon which could be traced back to the battle.

Check out the accompanying blog here

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Tagged: #History #Military History #PIAT #Arnhem #Operation Market Garden #Bring Up The PIAT #Projector Infantry Anti-Tank #Airborne Assault Museum #TAB #The Armourers Bench #Video

PIAT During the Rhineland Campaign

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of travelling to the Tank Museum to film some segments for the new documentary on the Rhineland Campaign – ‘Rhineland 45‘. We looked at various small arms used during the campaign ranging from Panzerfausts and Bazookas to MG-42s and M1A1 carbines.

Not all of the segments we filmed discussing the weapons could be included in the finished documentary, so I’m pleased to share a couple here. This one Brings Up The PIAT!

If you’d like a copy of my book on the PIAT you can pick one up here.

Thanks again to Real Time History for inviting me to contribute, check out the documentary here.

3 years ago 29 notes

Tagged: #History #Military History #PIAT #Projector Infantry Anti-Tank #WW2 #Rhineland45 #Rhineland 45 #Rhineland Campaign #British Army #Canadian Army #Video #TAB #Small Arms #Weapons History #Anti-tank weapons

Print Up The PIAT!

My friend Martin and the guys at Lead, Thread & Bread Reenactment Supplies on Malta have very kindly put together a couple of 3D models of the PIAT bomb and shared them with us to help support The Armourer’s Bench.

They’re available for TAB Patreon supporters to download here – www.patreon.com/posts/51046435. This is just an extra thank you perk for your support!

Of course if you don’t have a 3D printer handy, then there are other ‘thank you’ perks available too including personal, handwritten thank you notes on custom illustrated postcards featuring an illustration of the internals of the HK G11 & stickers! Check those out here!

Thanks for supporting Historical Firearms & The Armourer’s Bench, it means so much to me! - Matt

3 years ago 55 notes

Tagged: #History #Military History #Bring Up The PIAT #PIAT #3D Printing #Patreon #Patreon Support #Thank You Perk #Thank You #Patreon Perks #Postcard #Stickers

Behind the Scenes at the Tank Museum

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the filming Matt did at The Tank Museum for the upcoming ‘Rhineland 45 – Decision in the West’ documentary being produced by Realtime History, the guys behind The Great War!

Be sure to check out the project here.

More behind the scenes footage coming soon with a look at the Vickers Gun shoot!

3 years ago 20 notes

Tagged: #history #military history #Behind the Scenes #Tank museum #Anti tank weapons #PIAT #Bazooka #Recoilless rifle #Panzerfaust #Panzerschreck #Youtube

Bring Up The PIAT Pt.II - PIAT Harder!

In our earlier video we looked at the iconic ‘Bring Up the PIAT’ scene from A Bridge Too Far. In this video we’ll look at some of the PIAT’s other appearances in the film that are arguably even more interesting that it’s most famous scene!

Check out the accompanying blog here.

Thanks for watching and for all your support!

3 years ago 27 notes

Tagged: #History #Military History #A Bridge Too Far #Bring Up The PIAT #PIAT #Scene Analysis

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Warsaw 44: PIAT Scene Analysis
In this video we’ll take a look at an import on-screen depiction of the Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT) in action with the Polish Home Army during the Warsaw Uprising. The scene from 2014’s Miasto 44/Warsaw 44 features a PIAT going up against a Goliath remote controlled mine.
Check out the accompanying article over at www.armourersbench.com and if you enjoy the content please share it with friends!

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Tagged: #History #Military History #Warsaw 44 #Warsaw Uprising #World War Two #Second World War #Miasto 44 #Projector Infantry Anti tank #PIAT #Bring Up The PIAT #War Movie #Movies #Scene Analysis #TAB

Warsaw 44: PIAT Scene Analysis

In this video we’ll take a look at an import on-screen depiction of the Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT) in action with the Polish Home Army during the Warsaw Uprising. The scene from 2014’s Miasto 44/Warsaw 44 features a PIAT going up against a Goliath remote controlled mine.

Check out the accompanying article over at www.armourersbench.com and if you enjoy the content please share it with friends!

3 years ago 55 notes

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PIAT Merch!
Excuse the rough and ready phone video, I just wanted to give a las call/reminder that I have some limited edition PIAT posters available (some stickers & postcards too). Ideal for the PIAT loving individual in your life!*
Check them out at www.historicalfirearms.info/shop
The posters, postcards & stickers were all custom illustrated. The sticker colours match the markings on the PIAT bombs & the ‘cocking the PIAT…’ design is based on a diagram from PIAT manual. More info on the posters here.

*PIAT bomb sadly not included!

4 years ago Reblogged from Historical Firearms 24 notes

Tagged: #History #Bring Up The PIAT #PIAT #WW2 #Military History #Merch #Posters #Stickers #Postcards #A Bridge Too Far #Art

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NEW PIAT Posters!
Our new PIAT posters were designed by the brilliant illustrator who put together our Advanced Combat Rifle colouring book last year! They feature a custom illustrations of the PIAT, the first has the immortal words “Bring up the PIAT” from the film A Bridge Too Far, while the second poster features a unique design featuring art influenced by the PIAT’s original manual – which has the caption - ‘Cocking the PIAT in the standing position’.
The posters are A3 art prints which are printed on 300gsm premium textured paper, which is great for framing. A3 dimensions are: 29.7cm x 42cm or 11.4in x 16.5in. Each poster will be numbered as these will be a pretty limited run! Both posters are available for £12 / $15.50 (plus shipping costs).
These are a great way to help support our work and I hope that you like the designs. Thanks guys!
Order here

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Tagged: #History #Military History #Firearms History #PIAT #posters #Art print #Illustration #Military Art #Bring Up The PIAT #WW2 #World War Two #WWII #Second World War #A Bridge Too Far #British Army

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New Merch - Bring Up the PIAT!
To celebrate my new book on the PIAT coming out I worked with a very talented graphic designer, who help make my Advanced Combat Rifle Informative Colouring Book a reality.
The new merch takes inspiration from original World War Two illustrations and drawings. Firstly, we have a collection of four custom designed, unique postcards.
The postcards illustrations include beautiful line drawings of both the PIAT and the MkII bomb. As well as a gorgeous illustration showing how the PIAT was cocked! And of course a ‘Bring Up The PIAT!’ special!
We also have a very special set of two ‘BRING UP THE PIAT!’ 3in/8cm vinyl stickers (see above) that feature a line drawing of a PIAT bomb with the surrounding rings inspired by the original markings and colours on the MkII and Mk4 bombs.
Hopefully, these limited edition sets might be something you find cool and funds raised from them help fund my work going forward!
Check them out at www.historicalfirearms.info/shop

*PIAT bomb not included

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Tagged: #History #Military History #Bring Up The PIAT #PIAT #Merch #Merchandise #World War Two #Art #Graphic Design #Illustration #WW2 #WWII #Anti-Tank Weapons #A Bridge Too Far #Projector Infantry Anti-Tank #Stickers #Postcards

PIAT Merch!

Excuse the rough and ready phone video, I just wanted to give a las call/reminder that I have some limited edition PIAT posters available (some stickers & postcards too). Ideal for the PIAT loving individual in your life!*

Check them out at www.historicalfirearms.info/shop

The posters, postcards & stickers were all custom illustrated. The sticker colours match the markings on the PIAT bombs & the ‘cocking the PIAT…’ design is based on a diagram from PIAT manual. More info on the posters here.

*PIAT bomb sadly not included!

4 years ago 24 notes

Tagged: #History #Bring Up The PIAT #PIAT #WW2 #Military History #Merch #Posters #Stickers #Postcards #A Bridge Too Far #Art

PIAT Scene Analysis: ‘The Unbroken Line’ (1985)

'The Unbroken Line’ is a short British Army film, made in 1985. It tells the story of the British Army’s 300 year history with depictions of the battles of Blenheim, Waterloo and Operation Overlord - as well as a depiction of what fighting against a Soviet invasion in 1985 might have looked like.

In this short video we’ll look at one of the interesting scenes that features a PIAT in action! Check it out here.

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The Experimental PIAT Carrier

In late 1944, the Royal Canadian Engineers were tasked with improvising a harassing weapon. The result was the Experimental PIAT Carrier. The Canadian Sappers mounted more than a dozen PIATs (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) onto the back of a Universal Carrier!

In this video I dig into this history of this curious in-field adaptation that combined two classic bits of WW2 Commonwealth Kit - the PIAT and the Universal Carrier!

Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here. Thanks for watching.

4 years ago 104 notes

Tagged: #history #military history #PIAT #World War Two #Second World War #WW2 #WWII #Bren Carrier #Universal Carrier #Anti tank weapons #Spigot mortar #Canadian Royal Engineers #Engineering #Bring Up the PIAT #firearms history #gunblr #firearms #Youtube

High Caliber History 3: Spring-Powered Bazooka?I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Logan Metesh on his brilliant High Caliber History podcast. Had a blast chatting about firearms research, the joy of obscure odd weapons and of course I...

High Caliber History 3: Spring-Powered Bazooka?

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Logan Metesh on his brilliant High Caliber History podcast. Had a blast chatting about firearms research, the joy of obscure odd weapons and of course I managed to Bring Up The PIAT. Please do check out High Caliber History, Logan’s work is always fascinating!

You can listen here

4 years ago 8 notes

Tagged: #History #Military History #Firearms History #High Caliber History #Podcast #PIAT #Ferguson Rifle #Burton Machine Rifle #Firearms #Guns #Gun history

The PIAT In Video Games!

In this week’s Armourers Bench video we have some fun and look at portrayals of the PIAT in various games over the last 20 years. We’ll look at the size, shape and physical characteristics of the models, how they function in the game and the animations and sound effects of them in action!

We start off with 2002’s Medal of Honor: Allied Assault and run all the way through to 2020. I’ve only had the chance to play a handful of these games so I can’t comment too much on how accurately the PIAT’s effectiveness is depicted in each game but I can definitely comment on how the models look! There is lots to look at and some do a surprisingly good job.

There are some very basic, some very wrong and some surprisingly accurate representations of the PIAT in the various games we look at. But really it’s just good to see it represented in games in the first place!

4 years ago 43 notes

Tagged: #History #PIAT #Bring Up The PIAT #Video Games #Games #Gaming #Military History #Battlefield 5 #Medal of Honor #Days of Infamy #Post Scriptum #Video #Armourer's Bench #TAB #The Armourers Bench