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    The design by General John J. Thompson was complicated yet reliable. It utilized the Blish Lock to delay the opening of the bolt when fired which made the M1928 Thompson a delayed blowback firearm.
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Комментарии • 776

  • @spencertrigger9848
    @spencertrigger9848 5 лет назад +460

    USA, “We need a sub machine gun for our army and marines.”
    Gangsters, “Hold on, I got this.”

    • @justsomeguy3931
      @justsomeguy3931 4 года назад +27

      It was actually designed with the motto, "On the side of law and order" and primarily marketed as the ultimate home-defense weapon - plus for military and police. Thompson felt quite terrible that it got the reputation you show here. People hated him for using it to set a car on fire like a YT video, because it was after WW1. Violence? Icky!
      More info here: ruclips.net/video/mVQjjXq7YKA/видео.html

    • @olliegoria
      @olliegoria 3 года назад +12

      That’s only because this was a time when booze was illegal but full-auto submachine guns only ran ya $200 (or $3,500 for today)

    • @user-nu9im9zc8s
      @user-nu9im9zc8s 3 года назад +3

      @@olliegoria if money cost like that today 🤔💰

    • @olliegoria
      @olliegoria 3 года назад +4

      @@user-nu9im9zc8s Yeah, but then our stimulus checks be like $95

    • @vadoksam9235
      @vadoksam9235 2 года назад

      Mate you know the gangsters never made them or licensed them right ? Europa, Asia and the entire world was in totalen krieg with the USA 2 seconds away from its worst and darkest day in its history up to that point. Just like the Ruski & Ukraineski today they don't care where they get guns from they need them.
      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH GOT YOU IM SO SMART SMRT SMRT SMRT. You clearly have never seen Rick & Morty hmm ?

  • @moistthatmeat9887
    @moistthatmeat9887 6 лет назад +251

    This channel thought me everything in a month rather than all of my history teachers in the beginning of my life

  • @Simplehistory
    @Simplehistory  6 лет назад +463

    Please keep comments civil, any toxicity will be deleted

    • @God_gundam36
      @God_gundam36 6 лет назад +8

      Simple History id love to see a remembrance day vid to honour the fallen

    • @invidofinp1828
      @invidofinp1828 6 лет назад +11

      Simple History What about system of a down toxicity?

    • @chrisv2107
      @chrisv2107 6 лет назад +3

      I Love the channel is much

    • @ljimperial7973
      @ljimperial7973 6 лет назад +4

      Would you mind doing the Karabiner 98 Kurz for your videos?

    • @Dels
      @Dels 6 лет назад +4

      The real question: Grease Gun or Thompson?

  • @spencertrigger9848
    @spencertrigger9848 5 лет назад +166

    USA, “I need a sub-machine gun for my army.”
    1920s gangsters, “Just copy my homework.”
    USA, “Thanks a bunch. I will change it sightly.”

    • @RedditzGG
      @RedditzGG 4 года назад +17

      John T. Thompson: **Facepalms**

    • @awc6007
      @awc6007 3 года назад +13

      @@RedditzGG John T. Thompson: *Makes Thompson SMG for US Army*
      Thompson SMG: *Becomes gangsters weapon of choice*
      John T. Thompson: 😑

    • @olliegoria
      @olliegoria 3 года назад +6

      that’s why you don’t sell military-issue automatic weapons for $200

    • @adi-lan1317
      @adi-lan1317 3 года назад +1

      @@RedditzGG i found you again,Kuro boi

    • @cay7809
      @cay7809 Год назад +1

      @@awc6007
      >be John T. Thompson
      >make smg for military for ww1
      >ww1 ends
      >market it as anti bandit gun
      >gangsters use it
      >die in 1940
      >gun sees use in 1941 for its original intention
      >mfw

  • @Simplehistory
    @Simplehistory  6 лет назад +20

    What small arms do you want to see next?
    Further Thompson variants that will get videos:
    M1921 The first production of the Thompson, will go into detail in loading, use by gangster etc
    M1 / M1A1 Later variant, famous in WW2

  • @inderet4118
    @inderet4118 6 лет назад +591

    Also an interesting fact. They changed the look of the M1928A1 to not look like the original M1928 because that gun was associated with the maffia, and thus not a good look for your soldiers.

    • @Supersurfer12
      @Supersurfer12 6 лет назад +9

      Is that why the handle for the bolt was move from the top to the right side?

    • @nilsvikstrom3167
      @nilsvikstrom3167 6 лет назад +31

      Nicholas No, the bolt om the M1A1 was on the right side as they changed the blish lock to a simple blowback mechanism

    • @Lumberjackk
      @Lumberjackk 6 лет назад +8

      yeah i've read something about that somewhere, they didnt want to equip the army with mafia guns

    • @officershepherdsa
      @officershepherdsa 6 лет назад +5

      Wasn't that also a common pick for police officers before the war too?

    • @austinhock4
      @austinhock4 6 лет назад +29

      The real reason they changed the Thomson was financial it was cheaper to produce that way

  • @conorbyrne5057
    @conorbyrne5057 6 лет назад +522

    *WHO ELSE LOVES THIS CHANNEL*

  • @TuShan18
    @TuShan18 6 лет назад +15

    Most beautiful smg ever made in my opinion. When you take a close look at it, you really see that it’s a work of art in design.

  • @nhuthien198
    @nhuthien198 6 лет назад +771

    Al Capone's lover that's not a human.

  • @onelongsighofrelief629
    @onelongsighofrelief629 4 года назад +22

    "The Chicago Typewriter" I love that nickname.

  • @TraustiGeir
    @TraustiGeir 6 лет назад +7

    Firing this thing for the first time completely stunned me. The weight absorbs so much of the recoil that you can accurately fire it with next to no experience!

  • @sovietstalin2277
    @sovietstalin2277 6 лет назад +94

    I love the the Thompson 👍🏼

    • @Simplehistory
      @Simplehistory  6 лет назад +39

      Lend Lease?

    • @sovietstalin2277
      @sovietstalin2277 6 лет назад +6

      Simple History what?

    • @Baigins
      @Baigins 6 лет назад +29

      I think he means did the Americans lend you one, Stalin.

    • @Baigins
      @Baigins 6 лет назад +4

      Hoàng Nguyên Did they also send small arms to the soviets? I only remember learning that they sent lots of trucks, other transport and supplies.

    • @sebastianely8504
      @sebastianely8504 6 лет назад +3

      I thought you loved the PPsh and the PPS-40

  • @llamattude
    @llamattude 6 лет назад +29

    I wish I could have a Thompson sub machine gun

    • @twoface5306
      @twoface5306 4 года назад

      You can

    • @billmcsill4274
      @billmcsill4274 4 года назад

      A semiautomatic one but you still can.

    • @floivanus
      @floivanus 4 года назад

      Bill Mcsill uhh you can have a fullauto as long as it was registered before May 19, 1986. Runs about $25,000 USD for a plain crappy one and takes about a year to do the background check.
      If we’re talking the USA, of course. Also, Obligatory “repeal Hughes”

    • @wyattpeterson6286
      @wyattpeterson6286 2 года назад

      Semi or full automatic? Semi-auto versions are available for relatively decent prices. Full-autos cost a crap load of cash, as much as a new car practically.

  • @potatopotato2350
    @potatopotato2350 6 лет назад +121

    Another great video as always, keep it up man!

    • @sammitch.
      @sammitch. 6 лет назад +2

      Did you just assume their gender lmao

  • @FoxholeNorman
    @FoxholeNorman 6 лет назад +335

    M1 Garand?
    Please...

    • @Demicleas
      @Demicleas 6 лет назад +3

      The GarandUsingMedic they aready did

    • @dacoolguyultimate2447
      @dacoolguyultimate2447 6 лет назад +4

      commander demicleas As of November 11, 2017 it hasn't been released yet

    • @sviatoslavs.1305
      @sviatoslavs.1305 6 лет назад +1

      I'll be waiting too.

    • @MrGible
      @MrGible 6 лет назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/6HEAA0C6a4Q/видео.html

    • @FoxholeNorman
      @FoxholeNorman 6 лет назад

      Mr. Gible i already know that video. I am in fact subbed to him. However I want a vid made by Simple History. Their artstyle is amazing & I want a vid dedicated to the M1 Garand like the Thompson here.

  • @joshhouston3443
    @joshhouston3443 6 лет назад +30

    Can you do the M1 Garand?
    (Fires 8 rounds)
    *PING*

  • @charlescurtis9307
    @charlescurtis9307 6 лет назад +3

    Keep up the good work! I’ve been watching for a bit now!

  • @dag1407
    @dag1407 6 лет назад

    I love your channel and it helped me learn tons of interesting facts.

  • @legacyofoutlawshd4972
    @legacyofoutlawshd4972 6 лет назад

    This channel is my favorite history channel. I'm glad I'm part of this community

  • @StarwarsFannick
    @StarwarsFannick 6 лет назад +1

    Love the history and hope there will be more.

  • @jordanxdcock9486
    @jordanxdcock9486 6 лет назад

    Best youtube channel ever always watching for your new videos!

  • @xmilvn4122
    @xmilvn4122 6 лет назад +1

    Hey thanks for making such good history video's apprecieate of!

  • @slaughterghoul3662
    @slaughterghoul3662 6 лет назад +14

    24 Axis Generals disliked this video.

  • @faristaj2326
    @faristaj2326 6 лет назад

    Another great video. Short but good at the same time.

  • @lancasterbomber3625
    @lancasterbomber3625 6 лет назад

    To simple history I enjoy your videos I have learnt a lot from your videos

  • @ballssnatcher9764
    @ballssnatcher9764 5 лет назад +5

    Why did that old Thompson have a handle at the front and a round mag?

    • @rafael5277
      @rafael5277 4 года назад +1

      The round/drum mag was made so the people that use it shoot for longer periods without needing to reload, the handle comes from the prototype, so they can control the recoil

  • @Dabadi4834
    @Dabadi4834 6 лет назад +4

    Good quality as usual!

  • @sausagelawyer575
    @sausagelawyer575 6 лет назад +1

    Possibly the one of the best and most iconic guns ever made

  • @WAcrobat19
    @WAcrobat19 6 лет назад +1

    When I see it in use, it's very satasfying.

  • @a.c.2499
    @a.c.2499 6 лет назад +13

    I wish you'd have went into a lil more detail about its service life, but decent video overall.

  • @coloneljason9094
    @coloneljason9094 6 лет назад +1

    My favorite SMG all the time.

  • @idomxz9611
    @idomxz9611 6 лет назад

    Man I love this channel

  • @mksharma1415
    @mksharma1415 6 лет назад +1

    Wow a great video simple history.

  • @lourencocardoso5268
    @lourencocardoso5268 6 лет назад

    I love your videos better than school :)

  • @GermanHockey
    @GermanHockey 6 лет назад +1

    Yes it saw use throughout the war, but was later replaced by later models such as the M1 & M1A1 Thompson submachine guns. The 1928 was primarily used by the Marines though and the both M1 models were favored more by the army.

  • @ifyoucomewithusyoullfloattoo
    @ifyoucomewithusyoullfloattoo 6 лет назад +367

    Ww2 the Greek Army

  • @dairydregone7146
    @dairydregone7146 6 лет назад

    YES! Finally! I'm glad you guys did the Thomason. On the next gun can you guys do the BAR gun?

  • @conorsullivan1067
    @conorsullivan1067 6 лет назад +2

    Please do one of the long five minute videos on the m1 garand you could include things like the production of the gun, the maker of the gun, how and why its such a good gun ect please do this 👍

  • @holyfer1
    @holyfer1 6 лет назад

    Hi your history videos are awsome

  • @acealcantara5645
    @acealcantara5645 6 лет назад

    I love this channel

  • @darshhd
    @darshhd 6 лет назад +33

    WW2 the Thai Army (aka the Italy of Asia)

    • @JohnSmith-kn5xx
      @JohnSmith-kn5xx 6 лет назад +2

      Darsh D But there too busy dealing with revolts all the time.

    • @coconutguy7005
      @coconutguy7005 6 лет назад +1

      Knight Delta Tru

    • @peerathut18
      @peerathut18 6 лет назад +1

      *Siamese Army

    • @justnoob8141
      @justnoob8141 4 года назад

      Why bother fighting when you could just join both side and them have their fun

  • @frenchfan3368
    @frenchfan3368 6 лет назад

    This was a great, short video but it was not mentioned that the weapon was quite expensive to manufacture, and thus other submachine guns were sought out. The Brits liked the weapon (even Winston Churchill posed for an iconic picture with it) but they ended up developing their own STEN gun was much cheaper and easier to produce. It's all worth mentioning that although most submachine guns of the era were nine mm, the Thompson was one of the few that was chambered in the .45 ACP as mentioned in the video. Sgt. Saunders (Vic Morrow) from "Combat" always relied on his Thompson to save the day. Thanks Sarge!

  • @ram61504
    @ram61504 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you!!

  • @robertjohnson8938
    @robertjohnson8938 5 лет назад

    Love the channel and the Thompson like to have one

  • @ILikeMilk-es5ii
    @ILikeMilk-es5ii 6 лет назад

    Awesome video

  • @beefstew5608
    @beefstew5608 6 лет назад +1

    You should do a vid on the m1a1 Thompson. Where they changed the sights, muzzle, barrel, and the charging handle

  • @lordcommissarcat
    @lordcommissarcat 6 лет назад

    It's about darn time!

  • @Benjimac379
    @Benjimac379 2 года назад

    Eugene Stoner: "The AR-15 is the all American gun!"
    Gen. John Thompson: "Hold my beer."

  • @Secretformula6
    @Secretformula6 6 лет назад

    I like this guys voice better than all the other ones

  • @kwuek2757
    @kwuek2757 6 лет назад

    I like these weapon history vids

  • @EyeeyeCaptain
    @EyeeyeCaptain 6 лет назад +134

    Could you do the Sten gun next

  • @commamderryan6483
    @commamderryan6483 6 лет назад

    Sim you make grate videos

  • @cooperthehistoryguy1184
    @cooperthehistoryguy1184 6 лет назад +109

    1:00 is that the weapons workshop from fallout 4?

    • @butcherpete8639
      @butcherpete8639 6 лет назад

      Cooper the History guy I no wite

    • @asdasdasdasdasdasd9327
      @asdasdasdasdasdasd9327 6 лет назад +1

      Yes it is

    • @whatarenames1395
      @whatarenames1395 6 лет назад +1

      They put video game references in a lot of their videos, like in the Samurai video when they show Oda Nobunaga it’s just a redrawn Civ 5 Oda Nobunaga to fit their art style.

    • @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435
      @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435 6 лет назад

      Cooper the History guy Fallout WORLD WAR 4

    • @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435
      @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435 6 лет назад

      Cooper the History guy Next Video: M60 Heavy Machine Gun
      * Shows Cod BO 1 and 2 Gameplay * I would love to see that happen!

  • @Captain23rdGaming
    @Captain23rdGaming 6 лет назад +40

    wasnt there a prototype version of this in world war 1? And this is my all time favorite smg

    • @Simplehistory
      @Simplehistory  6 лет назад +11

      +Captain23rd Gaming it has a great name

    • @chickenboi693
      @chickenboi693 6 лет назад +1

      Is it the herligeil 1915

    • @8789spartan
      @8789spartan 6 лет назад +14

      The prototype version, called the Annihilator-1 was finished just as the war ended, it was never deployed to troops.

    • @WorkInProgressX
      @WorkInProgressX 6 лет назад +7

      Captain23rd Gaming Yes, the Thompson annihiliator and persuader were the prototypes of a "trench broom". Actually Thompson itself invented the term submachinegun

    • @Tucher97
      @Tucher97 6 лет назад +2

      yes there was a prototype however by the time it arrived on base WW1 was already over and never saw field use

  • @DatDoubleV
    @DatDoubleV 6 лет назад

    One of my favorites

  • @malifrmda615
    @malifrmda615 6 лет назад

    Love this

  • @micaharnett00
    @micaharnett00 3 года назад +1

    I have been very curious about more specific details about its use like which soldiers would get it besides airborne and how much ammo they'd get how many issued per unit stuff like that

  • @saulgoodman7787
    @saulgoodman7787 6 лет назад

    Do the Romanian Army in WW1/2(just one of them,or even both if you want),please!I really like the videos and the quality you deliver

  • @Ruggz1515
    @Ruggz1515 6 лет назад +1

    I thought you were going to go a just little further and describe how the Thompson ultimately became the M1A1 variation, which was perhaps the most widely used (also cheapest, fastest to produce,) model, and went on to serve in Korea and Vietnam after WWII!

  • @codyburgett7962
    @codyburgett7962 6 лет назад

    So what exactly is the difference between this Thompson and the variant that has the bolt and charging handle on the side as opposed to the top?

  • @burntsavvy8299
    @burntsavvy8299 6 лет назад

    Definitely would like to see a video dedicated to the Australian Forces in the Vietnam War.

  • @RNTD2480
    @RNTD2480 6 лет назад +4

    Please make a video about the battle of Berlin.

  • @tuzu1758
    @tuzu1758 3 года назад

    Between WWI and WWII. They had a hard time finding buyers for the gun. They actually took out ads describing the "Tommy." As the new ranch rife.

  • @hankvc2070
    @hankvc2070 6 лет назад

    This could help my social studies later in around March or April.

  • @lindseyhutchison1021
    @lindseyhutchison1021 6 лет назад

    The upgrade part while it was being repaired,it was a good idea that was predicted almost.

  • @nathanhanna1422
    @nathanhanna1422 6 лет назад

    Nice video 👍👍👍

  • @ralphhines7903
    @ralphhines7903 5 лет назад

    The Thompson was never issued in the Pacific during WWII by the Marine Corps even though many found their way there. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard used Reisinng M50 SMGs because they were lighter, cost $62 compared to the Thompson's $200 to manufacture and Thompson was unable to meet the demand.

  • @burnskibladeknight7845
    @burnskibladeknight7845 6 лет назад

    Awesome!!

  • @ufm123
    @ufm123 3 года назад

    America: “Can i copy your homework?”
    1920s gangsters: “sure, just make it look a little different.”
    America: “okay”

  • @levi1234098765
    @levi1234098765 6 лет назад

    Battle of the Seelow Heights? I'd love to see that one.

  • @m.bukhori2304
    @m.bukhori2304 6 лет назад +10

    Can you do battle in Surabaya in Indonesia?

  • @5thfjreenactor602
    @5thfjreenactor602 6 лет назад

    I can’t wait till the Ww2 german Fallschirmjaeger video comes out

  • @tenghiskhan2063
    @tenghiskhan2063 6 лет назад

    Could you guys please do a video on the FG-42, you guys are great by the way!

  • @salvaahthesageofficial2457
    @salvaahthesageofficial2457 6 лет назад

    I just looove this weapon

  • @peterpayne2720
    @peterpayne2720 6 лет назад +1

    Personally I liked the M1928 more. I also feel as though the vertical grip would have helped more with sustained fire. That said, I definitely plan to buy an Auto Ordnance repro someday since I don't have 100,000 to throw on an Original and it don't look like the ATF will allow more to be built in a full-auto capable manner.

  • @Nancy3
    @Nancy3 5 лет назад

    Apart from the Bazooka I never used American weapons in Revenfield just German and Russian but hearing the sound of the Thompson I feel like giving it a try.

  • @Ellanvannin03
    @Ellanvannin03 6 лет назад

    Amazing weapon

  • @uttkarshk7916
    @uttkarshk7916 6 лет назад +1

    M1928A1 such a big name

  • @AndrewVasirov
    @AndrewVasirov 6 лет назад

    Why did they make later on the Grease gun? Was it better or what?

  • @matthiasroca2666
    @matthiasroca2666 6 лет назад

    Beautiful firearm

  • @PresidentFunnyValentine
    @PresidentFunnyValentine 6 лет назад

    Hey, just saw your Winter War video and I was wondering can you do a video about the Finnish Lotta Svärd?

  • @biteme2922
    @biteme2922 6 лет назад

    You forgot to mention the barrel was shortened and it was called the m1942 in ww2 the barrel was changed as well they took the compensator off and the cooling rivets

  • @IAmTheStig32
    @IAmTheStig32 4 года назад

    Call of Cthulhu player characters: [grabs a Thompson]
    Cultists, ghouls, deep ones: Why do I hear Dark Souls boss music?

  • @mototeka1244
    @mototeka1244 6 лет назад

    Nice video, im from Rassia, from peterburg

  • @fengshui7384
    @fengshui7384 2 года назад

    My all-time favorite. Ping is 2nd for me.

  • @celtictemplar
    @celtictemplar 6 лет назад +1

    Would you guys ever talk about the USMC, or even the Green Beret, or even the American 1st Infantry?

  • @dakotarcher09
    @dakotarcher09 5 лет назад

    You guys need to do a video of the Garand.

  • @bravommxi3785
    @bravommxi3785 6 лет назад

    54 views 116 likes? Okey... Good video though can’t wait to watch your next video!

  • @nublyfe4realz308
    @nublyfe4realz308 6 лет назад

    Im always subscribe and i click the bell i just got notified

  • @monicahierro1868
    @monicahierro1868 4 года назад

    Holy s*** that's damn cold out Thompson machine gun

  • @andrewince8824
    @andrewince8824 6 лет назад +1

    It suffered from a common issue among early SMGs, ridiculous muzzle climb. The bore axis sat miles above the stock's contact point.

  • @dootbast7514
    @dootbast7514 4 года назад

    The real 1928A1 didn’t have a forgrip but i like the gun so much 👍🏻

  • @erg2705
    @erg2705 6 лет назад

    Did the soldiers use Thompsons with a drum Magazine in ww2 or only with box magazines?

  • @BlurryAznboy101
    @BlurryAznboy101 6 лет назад

    My favorite weapon

  • @devonalexreckon6048
    @devonalexreckon6048 6 лет назад +20

    You should do the ppsh 41 next

    • @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435
      @iseeyoubrothegreedyvaultbo7435 6 лет назад

      Devon Alex Reckon "Man sticks His PP in Pack A Punch machine And comes Out Red"
      Go to Smith Plays channel to read more titles like these if you want to think dirty...

    • @devonalexreckon6048
      @devonalexreckon6048 6 лет назад

      I see you Bro lol

    • @olliegoria
      @olliegoria 3 года назад

      @jake jones nothing op about having to angle the weapon to keep the shell casing out of your collar

  • @aleksandrasmiksenas317
    @aleksandrasmiksenas317 6 лет назад

    awesome video and i wanted to suggest. if you are going to keep doing interwar stuff. maybe do the Lithuanian army?

  • @onesmoothstone5680
    @onesmoothstone5680 4 года назад

    I want one!

  • @A_Plain_Bean
    @A_Plain_Bean 4 года назад

    germany: eyy we have a mp 40 that holds 32 rounds per mag
    USA: eyy we got a m1928 Thompson that can hold 20 to 100 rounds per mag

  • @redtra236
    @redtra236 6 лет назад

    Why did you not mention that it also has a semi automatic mode? The selector is on the left side of the receiver.

  • @emilianosanchez9024
    @emilianosanchez9024 6 лет назад

    Simple History I was hoping if you make a video on the M1 garand