The World War II German Helmet — How They Were Made and Great Specimen of One

A brief overview of how the Germans made their helmets during World War II, including an original German news reel in a helmet factory, explaining and showing the process [you don't need to know German to understand it!]. Please tell others about VDMA videos and subscribe to: youtube.com/ptmccain

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[DasGerman Boot]

They deflected 9 mm the way they were shaped and had the greatest coverage, that's why modern armies copied the design

[VDMA VIDEOS - Guns and Shooting Videos by Paul T. McCain]

No, the helmets did not protect the German soldiers from rifle fire, that's a joke. And it was not 9mm they were firing at it, but 8mm.

[DasGerman Boot]

ive heard many war stories from my father as well as some research and the shape of the helmet has reflected 9mm before from its design, im not saying it stopped it, hell no

[VDMA VIDEOS - Guns and Shooting Videos by Paul T. McCain]

You keep saying "9mm" that is a pistol round. The helmet did NOT stop any rifle rounds. That was, and is, Nazi propaganda.

[Jimja WHooha]

There was no country that had helmet that is bulletproof on that year , but Germany had the best one as they protected most of the solidiers head

[coryshelton52]

How much do you want for that helmet ???!!!!

[americanpatriot542]

I just love german helmets

[cyclespeed97]

Very good video, I am interested in collecting German Militaria and videos like this are very helpful!

[Erich Kessler]

Very nice helmet!..I own a original M42 EF64 No Decal stahlhelm that was captured in Normandy And I got a M40 No Decal Q66 restored helmet I use for Reenacting.

Thanks for sharing!! :)

[sharkomania100]

ok, u put the helmet on and I'll shoot...

[elmetwennhudkoad]

the germans were highly smart, much of their technology was adopted by victor nation of the ww2 like americans and russians, but you know why people didn't make helmets with a harder material that actually can stop bullets? if it's possible at all

[cubedodgingsaabs]

wonder what the most money ever paid for german helmet ? anybody know

[MeGustaMeme1]

True, blasters like the T-21 they just took a Lewis gun and modified it a bit. And the DLT-19 was just an MG-34.

[Tom Harvey]

They make great potties for small kids.