The Weird Weapons of World War II

TLDRWorld War II was a time when desperate measures led to the creation of bizarre and dangerous weapons. From nukes to suicide bomb dogs, this video explores some of the craziest weapons developed during the war, including the Sedgley Oss or Hate Fist Gun. Although the Sedgley Oss was a real weapon, it was hardly ever used. This video also features an attempt to recreate and test fire the Sedgley Oss.

Key insights

🔫World War II saw the development of unconventional and deadly weapons.

💣Mistakes were made, resulting in the creation of dangerous weapons like nukes.

🐕Animals were used as weapons, such as suicide bomb dogs.

🦇Bat bombs were developed as a means of destruction.

🥊The Sedgley Oss or Hate Fist Gun was a unique weapon designed for surprise attacks.

Q&A

Was the Sedgley Oss or Hate Fist Gun actually used in World War II?

The Sedgley Oss was a real weapon developed during World War II. However, there are no documented cases of it being used in combat.

What was the purpose of the Sedgley Oss?

The Sedgley Oss was intended to be a surprise weapon for close-quarter combat. It was designed to be concealed in a glove and used in situations where soldiers might be captured by the enemy.

Why was the Sedgley Oss not widely used?

Due to its nature as a close-quarter weapon, the Sedgley Oss had limited practicality on the battlefield. Soldiers found it more practical to use traditional firearms.

Are there any surviving examples of the Sedgley Oss?

Some examples of the Sedgley Oss have appeared in auctions, but it is unclear if any still exist in functional condition.

What other unconventional weapons were developed during World War II?

Other unconventional weapons developed during World War II include bat bombs, rat bombs, and various animal-mounted explosives.

Timestamped Summary

00:00World War II was a time of desperation and innovation, leading to the creation of bizarre and deadly weapons.

01:59The Sedgley Oss or Hate Fist Gun was developed during World War II as a unique surprise weapon.

03:59The Sedgley Oss was hardly ever used and there are no documented cases of it being used in combat.

04:44Some examples of the Sedgley Oss have appeared in auctions, but their functionality is unknown.

05:09Other unconventional weapons developed during World War II include bat bombs, rat bombs, and animal-mounted explosives.