Brodie Helmet / Helmet, steel, Mark I (World War I)

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The British Helmet in World War I

John L. Brodie had invented and patented a design in 1915, called the Helmet, steel, Mark one or 'Brodie helmet' after its inventor.

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Narrator:

Joe French

Animation:
Daniel Turner

Artwork:
Daniel turner

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[A_annoying_rodent]

God knows how many brits filled that helmet with stew or soup.

I mean just look at it, this is just a reinforced dinner plate!

[mattwells]

In my mind this is one ofthe most iconic helmets in war history

[vahki]

0:52 that guy’s poker face is just making me laugh so hard

[blackzodiac]

A video about the Chinese army during WWII would be great. Many people, myself included, don't know an awful lot about china's role during the war.

[andrewclayton]

It's shallow design was pretty good for trench warfare. Most of the shrapnel, and debris flying around was above the soldier, and coming down. The rim helped protect the shoulders. When lying prone, and looking or firing forwards, the head is tilted up, this design won't dig into the back of the neck.

[zachthewack]

welcome to one of the best educational youtube channels ever, keep it up simple history!

[blindoutlaw]

Brodie: I just “invented” a new military helmet
13th century infantry: Hey! That thief stole my helmet!
Brodie: Run. I’m not going to jail!

[brosisjk]

0:51 I heard that Battlefield 1 sound effect :P

[shadowfoxcorp]

I had one of those as a child. It had some rust damage on the rear rim but was otherwise pretty fit to serve. Mine was matt OD with crushed walnut.

[mcsaltshaker]

1:53 General said it was my turn on the Brodie Helmet

[issacarellano]

I love that you guys explain things in good detail in a few minutes

[UninstalledGamer]

Do something about the Pickelhaube.
And make a victorian era book.
And with victorian I mean wars like the Crimean war and Franco Prussian war

[diamond-dog-]

I own a original Brodie helmet from ww2, and it is surprisingly in good condition

[tannu]

Can we please have a video about the events in yugoslavia in the 1990's, about the bosnian war etc. Thanks!! Love this channel.

[maycontainnuts]

I was amazed to find out how many originals are left over on ebay and such. I've heard many stories of them being collected up and melted down for their metal after the war when we still had to ration.

[HeCtIcLETHAL]

I nick named it the pan helmet because it used to remind of a pan at first, but I call it the tommy helmet or the Broady helmet as well.

[XBOXGamerPro]

i watched a whole ad to give you AD revenue

[armaboi]

Thank u for making history fun to learn

[Harryhas]

Love this helmet. You could have talked about it's development into the second world war.

[PSMiTTY]

2:03 Except most Aussies still wore that slouch hat ;)