The Great Tank Clashes To Liberate Italy | Greatest Tank Battles | War Stories
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- Italy 1944, the Germans are on the back foot. With the Allied advance taking hold of Sicily and increasing amounts of mainland territory the German Army is reinforced with 60 of its very best fighting units to stop the advance.
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Been looking for something
like this thanks!
@@RealXBit History Channel also has a good streaming service. It has a lot of their old stuff, from when it actually lived up to its name.
My father, Tpr. Jack Myers passed away four months after he was interviewed for this video. His two best friends - American lads who had joined up before the U.S. entered the war - were both killed in these battles. He never forgot them. He was my hero.
respect
Your father and all soldiers who fought for world peace and the sacrifices that men and women have made, we will never forget them. ❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
May he rest in peace 😊
What is TPR short for?
Am sorry for your loss I enjoyed listening to his story it’s amazing my god rest his soul 🙏🇨🇦
Canadian forces always took the heaviest casualties, but they always achieved their objectives. Much respect from your southern neighbor.
That is factually incorrect. Different skirmishes in different places during the war, different armies took the brunt of the casualties. Overall I believe Russia had the most overall, but not sure.
Percentage wise for troops involved in the war, it's not factually incorrect. It's pretty accurate for ww1 and 2.
id wager amongst the british army colonial troops took disproportianate casaulties amongst the regular armies. i have no proof of this its just an educated guess based on ww1 and the treatment of colonial troops there
@@packrat76 I would agree
see: World War II casualties wiki
My grandad RIP served in Italy & went thru Monte Cassino .He never spoke a word about it while alive but I discovered this & other places he served after his death .Makes me so proud of him .
You should be ....to do what he did ,he must of been a great man
Didn’t know him very well as left the country when I was a kid & no one ever mentioned his service but after his death I received his pay book,medals ,badges ,other WWII bits n bobs & many photos .Blew me away what I’ve discovered & different the theatres he served in since his passing.
My grandmother once asked me grandfather about what it was like fighting in Italy.
He replied "I'd be happy to never have pasta again!" and never spoke on the topic again.
My father was in Italy as well.
My uncle was a ships surgeon on an American carrier in the Pacific. Likewise, he didn't want to talk about it either, but I did learn that he was awarded two purple hearts. Great men, all.
My grandfather fought in Italy during the war. This is the first time I have heard of the Canadians fighting in Italy. God bless them and all those who fought and especially those who died in WWII.
there were Pols in Italy right along with Indians Checks Ausie's English but the largest group were USAer's about 1/3 of total
That's my point! I never knew the Canadians fought in Italy. Lol
I just shake my head!
Books people, books!
My Gramps was decorated by the King for his actions in Italy.
@@frederickbays405 Americans?
@@17kallum No b/c over 70% of the pop in the America's do not live in the USA
They find it offensive when pop use that term to refer only to ppl who live in the USA
U see only the Ausie's get to call themselves after their continent b/c they are the only country in it.
So those living in the USA by English grammar rules are United Stateser's
I don't think i ever realized what a pivotal role the Canadian's played in the liberation of Italy. Brave boys indeed.
Weird how both our country’s have become so pussified and woke nowadays…
@@francopasta3704 Youre not kidding; we produce so Very Few men these days that could accomplish Half of what these boys had. Scary and Sad.
The Liri Valley is where my grandfather's war came to an end. He had enlisted 2 years underage and served with thr Carelton & York regiment and was taken out from an artillery burst. Left permenantly deaf in one ear and nearly a year in the hospital before he came home to marry my grandmother, herself a military nurse.
My grandfather also fought with the Carleton and York Regiment. I recommend reading the regimental history "Invicta".
Being a Canadian, this story makes me proud of our soldiers
Yes, as all citizens of Allied countries should be. Germans not so much, Lol.
*Proud to say my Uncle (Private Alfred White British 8th Army from Desert Rats) took part and fought and survived this carnage, and lived for many years later. RIP Uncle Arthur & wife Dorothy.*
Respect!!!
These video's all have stuff I haven't heard about from anywhere else.... The path that the Canadians used to move undetected on the Gothic line is is a modern truck road... That is beyond cool!
My mom was in the 15th Army Air Corps
She was a musician in the US Army marching band she played the French horn.
But when she wasn't tooting her French horn she was special services and drove an ambulance
She got trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge
The Pentagon
will not give credit where credit is due
Patton used a black tank battalion from Georgia to help in the Battle of the Bulge and help with freeing Bastogne but we don't hear about that.
@@markrobinson1135 We know about it, the more we mention it the more it will be known.
We remember the fighting in Europe, the pacific, Africa, even the Russians in the East, but Italy is an overlooked/forgotten part of WW2.
Also the Aleutians campaign, forgotten.
Even the Russians in the East you say...
Also alot of the SE Asian campaign in New Guinea & Borneo.
the Eastern campaign was a lot more viscous and costly compared to the fighting in the West
In Italy and also in Normandy, the Canadian brave tankers were working very often side by side with the Polish tankers, supporting each others !!!! That is of what happened at the battle of Falaise. I am partially Canadian and partially Polish, too .... so I have to pay my great respect to the both friendly soldiers.
@John Cornell What was the point of your post? Das Boot was just saying how Poles and Canadians fought side by side in both Italy and Normandy and then you bring up Totalize? In fact, Totalize achieved half of its goals very quickly and then got beat up in the second half. The Poles and Canadians then closed the Gap with Operation Tractable; and while closing the gap; one Polish division beat back 7 German divisions while trying to close the gap and the Canadians then indeed did.
@@mikeaylward4521 evidently whatever John Cornell posted was bad enough to be deleted. Some people would talk ugly about their own mothers.
I love the heroism in Daniel McCaskills single Sherman knocking out the panther and the 88s while taking no damage, helping his squad mates
@Peter Rye his heroism shows because he stoped his tank in a exposed position against far superior fire power such as the anti-tank guns and the panthers while taking no damage because he acted quickly
Too nice historic video special in tanks battle between best German divisions and bravery Canadian divisions...these battles proved excellent talents of Canadian divisions in using Sherman tanks also showed how much Germany divisions fought in serious insist spirit to ironic defence...
so emotional to see how Canadians sacrificed their life for freedom. I am so proud to be a Canadian from Ontario. God bless Canada.
Your boys won Itay that's for sure. You have every right to be proud.
Pretty sure every allied country sacrificed lives for freedom...
I'm from Brazil, my childhood friend's grandfather fought at Monte Casino. After he came back he started having nightmares almost every night, he used to wake up screaming things like "INCOMING!!". RIP
These men fought with honor and gallantry, these were real men, true Canadian heroes. Long time ago, I was very lucky to have met one good old chap from a Canadian infantry regiment, who had participated in the Italian theater, he was a true gentleman. I salute all these brave men.
Canadians are great people and made tremendous sacrifices for the allies! RIP to those lost in each and every country. May we never have another war..... period.
Thanks for posting this. I never knew the Canadians had such a major part in the battle for Italy. Where were the allied bombers or fighter bombers, they would have made a big difference.
Always respect the Canuks and Anzacs! Never underestimate them.
ANZAC, long and proud his
👍❤ to all these brave people
Canadians are very brave as seen in many battles. Much respect for these men
@P. Tiesti lol that's true
We don't count Trudeau.
For me, very important information was about the battles of January 1945 at the Lake Valli di Camacchio. I used to think that there was no offensive in Italy in the winter of 1944/45
Canucks are some serious badasses! My respect to them from a born and raised American.
Thankyou canada
This channel is amazing.. Thank you.. Loved the story of the German Michael Wittmann
This channel is so underrated
Love these videos .. So glad i subscribed ❤
Loving the uploads 👌 thanks and subscribed 🤘
God bless you Canadian soldiers 👍👍👍👍
They fought on the wrong site and have been the puppets of the Zionists ever since.
One of my 3 Uncles that served in Italy with the New Zealand Army ,was a Sherman Tank driver.
To all german soldiers of WW2: RIP and thank you for your service. You gave it all with honor and loyalty, even when outnumbered many times, till the bitter end. Respect.
To all Soldiers who fought bravely and honorably I extend the same. You were and are amazing people far braver than people today.
The Canadians liberated Rome - US took the credit. We will not forget Canada’s brave soldiers! Thank you Canada!
How can a country be liberated from it's own people? The Germans only moved in because Mussolini was deposed
It's okay, the French take credit for liberating Paris
At least Normandy stole Clarks glory
How very true and I was a US Army airborne ranger 20yrs thanks canada in Afghanistan and Iraq also
U dont know what your talking about . who built the tanks they were in? Amunition ? Supplies? Bulk off troops? Best commanders? American leadership light years ahead of everyone else including nazis. Except few battles in africa america never lost a battle in war 2 uncle sam won every round only thing that 2as close was bomber losses . only needed to increase hp o. Engines 2000hp pratt& whitney b17 would have 500mpr bomber.
Many historians, as well as leaders of the time, criticised Churchill for his wanting to attack Germany's "soft underbelly - Italy" but as stated in this video Germany sent 60 of its very best divisions to Italy. That is 60 top divisions that could not assist in the D Day invasion. Rommel who was in charge of the defences in France would have loved to have those troops and equipment at his disposal. Thanks to our Canadian mates from Australia.
That Churchill quote is mentioned in the “tough old gut” episode of “the world at war.” series.
Actually it was mostly forces from the eastern front.
Unsung heroes in the Canadian engineers
The Canadiens never get the respect that they deserve for their efforts in WW2. Nor do the Aussies. Thank you both for helping to save the word!
Great men my heros I admire these men so brave thank you from the bottom of my heart God bless you saved our liberty and freedom thank you
Thank you!
Until now I didn't realize how much the Canadian army did in the battle of Italy. Thanks for an excellent and informative video.
Charles: If you are interested in a first hand Canadian account of fighting in Italy, I would encourage you to read "And No Birds Sang" by the venerable Farley Mowat. He crafts such an excellent narrative that draws the readers into the story.
Velox Versutus Vigilans
Graphics are improving.
my late father served in the campaign in Italy, he never wanted to talk about it. after seeing this i can get a better understanding why
Because he was a coward he didn't fight us hand in hand, every battle was won by aviation not by infantry
@@hermankrueger8768 lmao
@@hermankrueger8768
Literally false.
@@youraveragescotsman7119 bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
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Aircraft helped win, but it didn't win singlehandedly.
Aircraft could mulch trucks, but barely killed tanks.
this is so high quality content that he should have 86 million not thousand
People are stupid and they enjoy being that way.
Just an FYI, this channel did not make these documentaries themselves. They acquired the rights to put a bunch of these somewhat old documentary series up on RUclips.
Which is great because I was too young to understand the concept of television channels having schedules when _Greatest Tank Battles_ was airing on the History Channel.
too nice video in Army Field with clear explaining of continuous attacks chain .. importance .Italy was 1- Fascist Authority home land 2-its Strategic Position to Threats Mediterranean sea transports pathway of row material from Meddle east & Indian sea countries also Pacific ocean
Thank you. I've learned about my heritage.
That soldier has a great attitude, Glad to see he pulled through.
"Three Rivers" not "Trois Rivieres"? I also noticed that there is no mention of French-Canadians in WW2 in this series. Always English Canadians interviewed.
Maybe because it is an English video ? And as a French Canadian with 35 years of military service, I did most of my interviews in English because it was Anglo networks that interviewed us. Too many Franco's (specially in Québec) don't even know their history or have knowledge of the Canadian military, concentrating instead on the old history of the French. They barely even know the Royal 22 exists......
Many written histories refer to them as Three Rivers as well. Canadians know who they mean.
Incredibly interesting. My Dad was a stretcher bearer in the 214 Field Ambulance RAMC , 56 Black Cats Division. France , Dunkerque, North Africa, Salerno, Mt Camino, Anzio, and then the Gothic Line and onto Trieste. They were planning to go into action at Lake Commachio and he decided he’d done his bit, so he requested leave !!! Of course it was denied. I thought he might have deserted but I read that the German defences were outflanked by the use of amphibious vehicles , so the anticipated battle was minor. He was centre forward for the 56 Div when they played Gradisca , north of Trieste. I still have the press cuttings. And yes they won, and yes he scored a hat trick ( I think )
Not only were the 60 German divisions the best in the Wehrmacht, but unlike in the Eastern or Western Fronts, ghey were relatively free of Hitlers meddling, making them even deadlier
27:10 ...love this guy's attitude
I tell the Canadians were tougher than the. British.
Bravo Gentlemen.😉😊
I had two uncles fighting in Italy one of them in a Canadian unit and he was never in Canada in his life being from Co Durham,the idea that the Canadians or the Poles are forgot about in the UK is just plain wrong.
@John Cornell you need to get over yourself. BELLAND!!!
@John Cornell To say the British weren't tough is silly but why do you continually bash the Canadian units? Yes, they got beat up in Totalize after initial success but then they sealed the deal with the Poles in Operation Tractable. On D Day; Canadian troops drove the farthest inland off of Juno Beach which was the second most defended beach. And it was the British, Canadians, and Poles who did not reach Caen; not just the Canadians. And the reason was because the Germans had their best forces facing the British/Can/Polish troops i.e. Panzer divisions with Tigers, etc. The fact that the Brits/Cans/Poles tied up the brunt of the Gernan forces in Caen allowed for Patton's Normandy breakout. And Shermans Mark Vs sucked against German tanks, German 88s, normal German arty, and panzerfaust....the only thing that was good about them is that they were fast and reliable and the USA and Canada produced them by the boatloads (literally). Only the Fireflys fared okay in open field battles. Oh, the Canadian Navy was in the war from the beginning with the Brits in the Battle of the Atlantic and there were Canadian and Polish Squadrons in the Battle Of Britain too. I'm just curious but did a Canadian beat you up in a bar or was your ex wife Canadian and she took your dog in the divorce
? ha ha ...
We Brits and the Canadians are one and the same , they were and still are our brothers so if you belittle them then you belittle us too.
No need to do either.
You dont mess with Canadians. Especially from Ontario ;)
14th Calgary tank regt was there too
What about the 22 from Quebec
Let's just say don't underestimate Canada's units.
That soldier has a great attitude!!!
Is the CGI also remastered and upgraded ? It looks mush better then I remebered it. Thanks
My admiration for Canadian soldiers grows with everything I learn about them. They were awesome.
Maybe you should try to find out the other side of the story, the one in which Italian women were raped by the tens of thousands by their 'liberators'.
@@kawaseksi7358 Sure, point to the evidence you've seen on that and I'll look at it.
@@perseus-tx3zq ...really? Its widely understood these actions took place from literally every side. So I mean..yeah...not sure why you don't know this
@@kawaseksi7358 ,got any proof ?
14:25 Lake Trasimene was where Hannibal ambushed and destroyed a Roman Army in 217 BC.
The most successful and biggest ambush in history till this day , Check out HistoryMarch Hannibal series absolutely amazing quality
My grandpa was born in Pacentro Italy in 1940 and he talks about how the Germans fortified his town and evacuated the population into the nearby caves.On the way out the Germans blew up bridges and looted everything they saw.
0:47 this guy has so many metals he has to wear a wider jacket
My Great Grandfather led a tank regiment in the Royal Scott Greys through the middle east and into Italy but got wounded in 1943. He was seriously wounded and had to stop serving in the War.. Thing is, I barely know a thing about his service and I want to know, but how does one find out ?
Your first step would be to contact archives Canada in Ottawa and ask for his personal military records, with these records you will see what units he was in and if he was transferred to other units once you know the units he served with you can look up unit logs and information you may personally have to visit the archives in Ottawa to do this research
@@JIMIIXTLAN Royal Scots Greys are a British heavy cav unit, not Canadian. Ottawa won't have the info.
'The Germans quickly find they have a new ally' I expected them to name Gen. Clark, rather than the mountain range.
Elite Canadian soldiers 😎 👌
The best.
Canadians & New Zealander’s & Australians *
@@leon15776 respect 🙌
Typical middle aged men & women in America have no dam idea what happened in WW2.
This is the first time we all have access to this much information. So thank you to the Allies & RUclipsrs that are keeping this historic time alive.
Teacher:where do learn so much about ww2?
Me: Subscribing to War Stories
Canadian fighting men are very good fighters even today in Iraq and Afghanistan
Great men
My grandfather was a tank driver in these actions. C Squadron of the 8th NB Hussars.
"Next time you invade Italy start from the top" - some top german general whose name I forget
I laugh at the part where Canada was not allowed to enter Rome so the US can take credit.
Very enjoyable and well done - the best part.....No NUSBACHER with her/his snively annoying commentary!
Fighting on 3 fronts🤯🇺🇲🇩🇪🇬🇧🇨🇦🇩🇪🇯🇵🇺🇲🍻
Canadians contributed more to WWII than most people know
“Sorry nazis, we’ve been told to come here, sorry again”
If you have your Armor on a 12 foot ridge, why would you bring them down into the River Valley, and lose the Advantage?
in 1943-44 most of the very experienced german officers died on the eastern front, not too much made it to the southern or western front.
Because in tanks having the high ground isn't an advantage, the gun can drop only so low.
You are my heroes
Canadian Bacon Pizza with Pineapple Grenades...
Nice One
Good documentary.Canadians were good fighters.
Are these not from the show Greatest Tank Battles from the History channel, just name changed?
I understand this is tank battles..Leaving German positions in flames was not done by tanks alone.
The fella telling the story is a Canadian so it does not surprise me that he would tell only their story, and say they were the best. I whole heartedly expect nationalism when telling military history.
Gibt es die Dokumentation auf Deutsch käuflich zu erwerben? Würde mich echt interessieren.
Fyi Shermans are actually tanks to easily get out of and at the time you can get pretty good low fire rates because of wet storage.
“Tough old gut” - episode of “the world at war” - dealing with this campaign.
Was this written by Canadian journalist? Very well written
These guys did some amazing things but I cant escape the sense that what was really happening was the Canadians were stumbling from one bad set of intelligence to another.
That really helped Russia with those armies leaving The battle of Kursk for reinforcing Italy.
So, after D Day, Germany was fighting a three front war. No way they could have prevailed.
4 if we count the Air Front as well, which they were decisively losing.
31:40 tanks be drifting.
Wow, 1 canadian division tied down 60 of the best german divisions and the canadians still won with ease. Why didn't they just use more canadians in all theaters? The war would've been over in 1942 saving so many lives.
Because the total population of Canada was eight million.
@@glacialmobbs7657 So what, they could have invaded normandie in 1941by themselves with like 4 divisions and still won easily in a few months at most. I can't believe anyone hasn't made more videos about how much better the canadian solderies were, absolutely shocking omission by historians and youtubers alike.
Canadian tankers were very high demanded from Britain.
Why not install a armored arrow type belt around the tourret?
How much air support did these Canadians get during this battle?
Greatest generation.
"The Bunsen burner. The Tommy cooker. The Ronson." How on earth did they ever crew the Sharman with so many flattering names for their main tank? People where sure made of sterner stuff back then.
Make documentary on Indo - Pak tank war
Brave men who feared not for their own safety🥲
Today they have a phone,there more interested in gossip than a thought for what these brave men gave.
A tiny detail of this excellent documentary, but one I just happened to notice: the soldier's helmet @ 43:50 has the eagle and swastika sticker which means he belongs to the Gross Deutschland division. This division fought solely on the eastern Front and never came anywhere near Italy
They were forced to use stock WWII film footage...you can see lots of anachronisms if you look for them.
i have a great plan, lets just drive all our tanks into the town square
no need to send in forward scouts to check the area is clear!
Love hearing the German side of war aswell. Yes they committed atrocities but both sides did and they were just following orders.
Really,I was unaware that the Allies had concentration camps and committing Genocide etc.
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You wanna dis place a.. It's a gonna costa you!!!
From what year are these documentaries?
I might be late, but 2010 - 2012
@@__Man_ Thanks!