"With the bolt-action rifle you get multiple shots rapidly, which is just unheard of for anything muzzle-loading..." Under the supervision of British firearm historian and expert Jonathan Ferguson, Louee Dessent and Luke Tomes got the chance to shoot a Lee Enfield bolt-action rifle at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. To see the firearms challenge video in full, featuring an arquebus and Brown Bess musket, head to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL6rKRYPQEY | History Hit

82K views · 804 reactions | A rare historical photo capturing Canadian sniper Pte. Jack Bailey from the Perth Regiment during the Battle of Orsogna, Italy in 1944. Armed with the P14 Enfield sniper rifle and supported by the iconic Bren LMG, this powerful moment showcases the precision, bravery, and equipment of Commonwealth forces in World War II. A true snapshot of real battlefield history. #WW2History #MilitaryLegends #HistoricalBattles #WarArchive | WW2 Odyssey | Facebook