Video They Mocked His 'Mail-Order' Rifle — Until He Killed 11 Japanese Snipers in 4 Days

[GoldensRule]

A fascinating story about Lt. John George, a Winchester model 70 and a Lyman Alaskan scope during WWII.

Obviously you can spend a fortune on kit but that won't enable you to routinely shoot a 6" group at 1,000 yards without the kind of practice and discipline that was common in the old days. Back then it wasn't about cosplay, it was about true marksmanship.

 

[Enfielder]

What the heck kind of rifle is that supposed to be?

 

[Ryan Gosling]

"Disclaimer: This is entertainment storytelling based on WW2 events from internet sources. While we aim for engaging narratives, some details may be inaccurate. This is not an academic source. For verified history, consult professional historians and archives. Watch responsibly."

these ai history channels, and ai generated content in general will be the death of the world. take everything these channels say with the highest skepticism

 

[Hit Factor]

A fascinating story about Lt. John George, a Winchester model 70 and a Lyman Alaskan scope during WWII.

Obviously you can spend a fortune on kit but that won't enable you to routinely shoot a 6" group at 1,000 yards without the kind of practice and discipline that was common in the old days. Back then it wasn't about cosplay, it was about true marksmanship.

Two questions before I invest the time it will take to watch the video:
1) Who did the mocking?
2) Why is this lieutenant wearing a sergeant’s uniform?

 

[Ryan Gosling]

Two questions before I invest the time it will take to watch the video:
1) Who did the mocking?
2) Why is this lieutenant wearing a sergeant’s uniform?

because its ai generated

 

[PlinkyDinky]

 

[PlinkyDinky]

"Disclaimer: This is entertainment storytelling based on WW2 events from internet sources. While we aim for engaging narratives, some details may be inaccurate. This is not an academic source. For verified history, consult professional historians and archives. Watch responsibly."

these ai history channels, and ai generated content in general will be the death of the world. take everything these channels say with the highest skepticism

It's utterly insane that we not only have a virtual economy with artificial creators, it also has artificial consumers.

 

[GoldensRule]

"Disclaimer: This is entertainment storytelling based on WW2 events from internet sources. While we aim for engaging narratives, some details may be inaccurate. This is not an academic source. For verified history, consult professional historians and archives. Watch responsibly."

these ai history channels, and ai generated content in general will be the death of the world. take everything these channels say with the highest skepticism

Having read the book written by Lt. Col. John George, the subject of the video, I can say that the story tracks perfectly with what has been published in the book, in 1947.

Amazon.com

 

[Hit Factor]

Having read the book written by Lt. Col. John George, the subject of the video, I can say that the story tracks perfectly with what has been published in the book, in 2016.

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Who did LT George claim was “mocking” him? And why did he choose to impersonate an enlisted man in the field?

 

[GoldensRule]

because its ai generated

In this case, the video is an AI generated equivalent of Cliff Notes for the book and newspaper articles from the period. This is actually an excellent use of AI, where the system can create a narrated synopsis of published historical information. As with all historical works, the "facts" presented can always be disputed, this applies to human produced articles, books, documentaries and even testimony.

The imagery is simply stock imagery from the period as there wasn't a camera crew following Lt. George around Guadalcanal as he eliminated Japanese snipers.

Here is a little more information involving Lt. Col. John George for anyone interested in history.

John B. George

Author of Shots Fired in Anger, Rare 1947 First Edition SHOTS FIRED IN ANGER *Guadalcanal*Japanese Weapons*WWII [Hardcover] John B. George, and Shots fired in anger

www.goodreads.com

Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

One of George's 1903 Springfield sniper rifles that sold for ~$13,000.

DOCUMENTED US WW2 1903 SPRINGFIELD SNIPER 20" CARBINE.....COMBAT USED IN BURMA....CARRIED BY CAPT JOHN B. GEORGE ....MERRELLS MARAUDERS - Pre98 Antiques

I would have to say this is one of the most unique and enigmatic US military arms we have ever

pre98.com