Members of the TimeGhost Army: you'll see this video early, so your responses will be at the top of this comment thread. We're hoping to get some fresh New Year recruits to the TGA, so could you share why you signed up and why you think those reading this on Saturday should enlist today? Your nearest recruitment center: www.patreon.com/join/timeghosthistory
Because no series (RUclips or otherwise) has ever covered a topic so thoroughly and with such high production value for so long. I feel like I'm getting a PhD in WW2 even though I've never studied history for a day in my life.
I signed up because this channel has been a constant source of enjoyment to me and I wanted to ensure that the content continues and the folks behind it are supported to continue their efforts to educate and entertain
That was harsh... open with a cheesy joke, and then close with ... THAT. Ouch. Superbly done, it's important to put a face to all of the endless names and casualties, but ouch. Great episode as always. Thanks to all involved for keeping it going.
Why did I eagerly join TimeGhost Army? My late father and I used to talk about WWII a lot. He was 12 when it ended, and his older brother was in the Pacific. So he followed it in newspapers, every day. He remembered strange details like you would following a baseball team through a long season. As he got older the weekly updates here gave me the feeling of what it was like for him, and we talked about it every week. Then, Dad passed suddenly from covid. I watch these now and I feel like he is still with me. Of course I help this amazing project out, and I am very proud to be a part of the Army. I feel just like my Dad did, following along and thinking about being in the real army alongside the soldiers slogging it out day by day. This project is so valuable and it assures that everything, all of it, in this incredible experience will never be forgotten.
That’s an awesome reason!!! Sorry for your loss. It’s amazing how much TGH has infiltrated our lives. I’ve even altered words to the “I was only 19 (a walk in the light green)” which is already a heavily emotional song regarding the Vietnam war. In it the singer says “ and the Anzac legend never mentions mud and blood and tears. The stories my father told me, never seemed quite real.” My dad was never a vet but we always discussed the wars out of interest. But I e noticed I always sing the lyrics as “ and the Anzac legend never mentions mud and blood and tears. The stories Indy Neidell told me, never seemed quite real.”
I've been an avid fan and watcher of this series for about 2 yrs. now and I guess I should know this by now but who is Indy speaking to on the phone at the beginning of every episode?
In absorbing the epic military struggle across the entire globe, it is easy to miss the war as a tapestry of individual tragedies stitched together by the millions.
What an ending today… as someone who’s going to be a new father in two months, that letter put me in tears. Keep up the amazing work Indy, you and the entire Time Ghost team are truly an inspiration.
We always are grateful for the troops especially the ones who never made it home or “got to enjoy the world without war” but that letter really puts this whole war into perspective. These are human beings not just statistics. They had lives, loved ones, families, jobs land they all had to give up in order to make the world better for their children. That’s why they’re the greatest generation and always will be.
I've read that letter from my great grandfather so many times, and it's always heart-breakingly tragic, but it was very special to me and my family that Indy shared it with you. It means even more to us though that you are so appreciative of it. The team and myself are very grateful that we get to preserve these stories for the future, but we could never do it without such a wonderful and supportive audience. Thank you! - T.J.
Congratulations, Steven! My family still remembers him almost eighty years later, and I never even got to meet him. You're part of a story that your family will tell decades from now. Thank you for sharing in my family's story today, and hopefully someday we can share in yours! - T.J.
@@WorldWarTwo Thank you for sharing such a poignant artifact, that is so evocative of the tragedy of this war. Children losing parents and parents losing children is perhaps the most human way we can connect with the atrocities that occurred. Never forget.
Forgive me if this is a duplicate. I responded earlier, but my computer shows no record of it. Benton Lowry was my grandfather. The intern is my son. Your including it in this episode means more than you could ever know. And for those of you who were moved by the letter, and commented on it, your words mean so very much as well. I will pass them on to my mother - the eldest of Benton's four children - as well as my aunt, uncle and cousins. Mom was almost seven years old when he died. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Liege, Belgium. If any of you go there because of this post, take a picture and share, please. As a post script, Benton's brother made it home from the war. He eventually married my grandmother and raised the children. He is who I remember as "grandpa." I have links I can share with pictures of the crew of "Harass Dragon" (his plane, my screen name) and missing aircrew reports. Bless you all.
Thanks for sharing. I'm the youngest of 7 siblings. My dad was a Flightline Engineer and Mechanic on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and he was a Combat Veteran with the US Army Air Force in the South Pacific Campaign on Guam, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. At the time of the war, my eldest sister Louise was the only child alive. We thanked God he made it home from the South Pacific, otherwise I'd never even been here, nor 5 of my siblings. Dad was in the 20th US Army Air Force, 7TH Army Air Corp, 414th Fighter/ Bomber Group, 413th F/ B Squadron. They lost 3 pilots and 4 crew that were attacked by hidden Japanese soldier still hiding in the cave network. They went swimming at night (without permission or USMC protection details) and found the next morning with their throats slashed.
Was a mortuary driver for a while. However I never had to pull more than 3 out of the house. Cannot imagine the mental fortitude it took to have to deal with a lot at once. Heck, I only lasted a year.
I think it's hard to not feel that way when talking every week about a totally unnecessary war and a despicable genocide. Men, women, children, non-combatants, no one was spare. Even more so with the holocaust. All because one maniac was able to take power and start wars and genocide
oof, followed by a very real wakeup call that war is not "fun" at the end. Please thank the intern for sharing. It definitely added to this episode and hopefully adds to the TG teams episodes which bring home the real cost of war.... As someone who has gone to war with 3 of his immediate family, it often amazes me how many talk of war like it is a game... its real, it can be pretty scary at times, and real moms, dads, brothers/sisters die and do not respawn...the cost of war lasts and as Sparty often says, never forget.
Indy is an amazing narrator who conveys the emotions of the combatants perfectly. That letter brought a lump to my throat, its as though he knew he would never see his family again. Lest we forget😭
I joined the TGA because the Timeghost and WW2 channels’ content are not only some of the highest quality documentary work I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing, but they have become the single most-watched piece of media for me week to week. The sheer volume and variety of high-quality education is truly unparalleled. It’s a privilege to support such an amazing project and know that our contributions help make this channel what it is - free from the need to sell unrelated adds or “tweak” the unbiased accounts at the behest of a corporate sponsor. If you’re reading this and on the fence, sign up!
@Ohlen, I've read that letter from my great grandfather so many times, and it always brings a tear to my eye, but today was something else. Hearing it in Indy's voice made it even more real than it's ever been. I'm so grateful he shared it with you guys, but I'm even more grateful how much you appreciate it! It's really special to all of us to be able to share these stories with you every week, and we could never do any of this without all your tremendous support and viewership. From all of us, truly, thank you! - T.J.
I joined the TimeGhost Army because I care deeply about learning history, and no video content creator does a better or more thorough exploration of these world wars than Andy and Spartacus. I want to see them continue to succeed and produce this content, hence my monthly donation.
The letter excerpt was an excellent touch. Adding human stories admist the battles and big players is what makes time ghost such a valuable documentary series. Thank you all for all you do
Thank you for all the support you give us, Kirsten! It's only because of viewers like you who care about the stories with such passion that we are able to make this series. You really do give us such a wonderful place to keep this history alive and real.
Discussing the war at a grand scale like the show does really does make the casualties seem faceless and as just statistics. This is not a criticism of the team, it's just what happens when the war is viewed in divisions, air-wings and tonnage. Indy reading the letter at the end really got to me, the juxtaposition of an individual's thoughts and feelings against a war at a scale never seen before or since. It's horrible to think that stories like that one existed in every week of the war so far, and despite the writing being on the wall, will continue for many more weeks and months to come. Keep up the great work TimeGhost, your coverage of this is incredible.
I chose to give money to TimeGhost because we have watched their videos every week for the last 4-1/2 years. We pay subscription fees for other streaming video services to see the shows we want, so why not support programming on RUclips, where those who may not be able to afford a subscription but should have access to this high quality content can view it. Those who experienced World War 2 are vanishing. TimeGhost is documenting what they lived through in a form that young people today will find accessible.
If I remember correctly, my father 8th Air Force B17 Bomber Group, told me that of the 5,000 men he went to England with, only 10 of those men came back alive after he flew 52 bombing missions. He also lost one bother (Elvis) who was with General Patton killed by friendly fire. Thank you for doing these videos so that WWII veterans are never forgotten.
I know this is just a yet another comment among many, but your work is outstanding. Hope you keep up the good work and know that all these little humane stories are as much important, if not more, than the warlike ones.
@Pedro, my great grandfather was "just yet another among many", and still you took the time to hear and value his story in such a kind way. Thank you for that and for your compliments. Know that all of us at TimeGhost absolutely value every piece of support from you. - T.J.
Ooh a new WW2 episode, what a perfect way to relax on a saturday night... Que to me bawling my eyes out. Many thanks to your intern for sharing that very personal story.
@Oxtocoatl, sorry for tearing up your Saturday night! But thank you very much for such a touching response to my great grandfather's letter. It really means a lot to all of us here at TimeGhost, not just me, that we are able to share these kinds of stories with you every week, and we can only do that because you all are such a supportive audience! Thank you for being so passionately engaged with the history, it keeps it real and alive for us all. - T.J.
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The end makes this episode perhaps the best of 229 episodes to date. Certainly the most emotional one.
@Aleksandar, Wow, that is such a heavy statement, but I am touched to hear it! It was incredibly special to be able to share my great grandfather's letter with all of you. It means so much to all of us here at TimeGhost that we have such a supportive audience that enables us to preserve these stories every week. We seriously could not do it without you! Thank you, truly, - T.J.
Thank you for ending the episode with Tech-sergeant Laurie's letter. Intimate personal touches like that really bring home the hard reality behind the dry facts and numbers.
@Corvus, thank you for your note. It meant a lot to my family to be able to share it with you guys. We at TimeGhost are very fortunate to be able to preserve these stories, especially the personal ones like that, and we could never do any of it without the fantastic support from you and other passionate viewers. Sincerely, thank you for being so interested and caring the way you do about all of this, it helps keep the history real for everyone. - T.J.
Finishing with such a touching note, remembering war is about people, not just statistics and pieces on a board.... well done Indy for reminding us all ..
Thanks Jon, your response is touching. It meant a lot to me to be able to share that story with Indy and the team, but it means even more that you and the audience are so passionate and supportive about it! We could never preserve these stories this way were it not for you, so thank you so much for being so interested and helping keep the history alive, even when it's painful at times. - T.J.
Always been interested in World War II but this takes history and story telling to a new level, linking grand strategy to individual stories of heroism and survival. Joined the TimeGhost Army in August 2021 - as the Wehrmacht was closing in on Stalingrad. The producers' passion for their subject shines through in every episode. Definitely my favourite RUclips subscription.
I joined since I benefited so tremendously from the Great War channel and Sabaton history. I knew I could learn so much new info on WWII and the TimeGhostArmy hasn't disappointed. I hope we can all learn more about ourselves and humanity from these moments. Our growth together as a species is not a sure thing. Humanity has slipped many times but if we don't cover up the past and NEVER FORGET(is it TM yet? Lol) we stand a chance. Not just to improve today but for bettering the future.
@Evan, I'm grateful he did too! Keep in mind that each B-17 had a crew of ten airmen, so when 60 planes were lost today, that's 600 men who went down. In the case of my great grandfather's plane, half of them were able to bail out and were captured, though they survived. Still though, even if you treat that as the average, that's 300 young men killed in one mission today, so I'm glad your grandfather wasn't among that group! - T.J.
@@WorldWarTwo True, always the loss in planes, I fell for the definitizing as well when younger, then I became a member of a tank crew of four and gave a whole new perspective to me, I never forget there where pilots and crew in those machines on both sides.
I joined the Timeghost Army because I think the way the Timeghost team covers history and preserves it is absolutely fantastic and I know that it couldn't have stayed alive without the support of the army. It is an honour to support a project and to watch it grow and to help people grow as persons. I was their when the great war started I ciuldn't support it then but I can do it now. Keep it up Timeghost team and to everyone reading this sign-up for the Timeghost Army. You will help to preserve something that is very important: History
I joined the TGA because I had been watching TG channels for years and wanted to contribute what I could. It's fun to go back and watch the older WW1 videos and see the change in quality (not that those older videos don't have their own charm). I know a huge reason for that change was the amount of money the TG was getting. Other people should enlist because unlike programs you get on TV, the TGA aren't trying to impress some station in order to be renewed for another season. In this way they are allowed to say what they want to say and how they want to say it (with the algorithm in mind). We make this happen.
I signed up and stayed signed on because of a few things. 1) this is the best documentary series on this topic ever - breadth and depth. 2) the chronicling of the war against humanity is incredibly important and TimeGhost does it with open eyes and a moral backbone. 3) the community you all have built here is amazing. All in all, TimeGhost has challenged my assumptions, educated me, entertained me, made me cry, and changed my mind. Well worth the monthly donation. TimeGhost deserves it!
I hate that we humans need a really personal and individual story like that to fully empathise with the thousands dying each day in this war, but I really appreciate it when you guys do it. War is often abstracted into squares and manoeuvres on maps but its imperative to remember what its like for the people locked in these hellish conditions. Thank you for everything you do
Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to recognize that, @Robyn. You're so right that the people often get lost in the maps and the statistics, but we bring them back to the forefront when viewers like you stop to remember them, even if just for a moment. All of your support is fantastic, but reflection is extra important.
Since i was a kid i was obsessed with history but growing up in a small village, there was nobody to share my interests with. Joining TG gives me the chance to find likewise people to share about history. And every little effort helps to keep this show running and improve the production quality
And that's why I signed up to the Time Ghost Army. We get the sprawling, map-spanning dance of divisions and we also get one individual family's personal tragedy. And everything in between. Please consider supporting this team - their work isn't just interesting, entertaining and informative. It's important.
I joined the TGA because this is the best channel on RUclips, hands down. Indy and Spartacus and the rest of the Time Ghost team do a superb job week after week producing varied and high quality documentary content. ...Like, who would have expected that gut wrenching personal touch at the end? It's creative touches like these that make WW2 In Real Time the show I anticipate the most each week.
I joined the TimeGhost Army partly because I wanted to give a helping hand to the war effort and in the process, have the content reach out to as many people as possible. Plus, Indy and team do make and maintain the high quality standard that we have become known for, so we would like to ensure that is maintained with our support!
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I signed up, because I am a youtuber myself and I cant imagin to do this full time only on the RUclips add revenue. You are doing great work and put so much into perspective, that work deserves to be supported.
I joined the Timeghost Army to support the team to continue their work in making the most informative, and often moving, coverage of all aspects of the Second World War. I have never been disappointed. Each episode brings aspects of this war vividly to life. Echoes of the war continue to this day across the world, and some of the politics of the past can be seen repeated in our own times.
I caught the end of the Great War series and was hooked on the week by week format. Whilst I have a reasonably good knowledge of WW2 it was the weekly, almost news bulletins style, along with well researched content that brings about a wider context to intertwined events. So when I realised how much of your content I was watching I felt duty bound to support the TGA.
Yeah the week by week format really helps you to contextualize just how long the war felt for the people living through it. I feel like we as humans generally have a hard time truly understanding time scales when we look back on history and it also helps you see the bigger picture when it comes to modern wars like Ukraine.
I joined the TGA because nobody else in this world is making this kind of content, high quality, detailed, entertaining, amazing quotes and photos and Indy's storytelling - I'm hooked since the great war series
When it looks like the world is repeating this very folly, you have become a warning beacon to all enlightened people. I truly thank the powers of the universe for your wisdom. Never stop
I was going to make a comment on the how the Russians were trying to make their buildup look like a withdrawal, but your ending was so sobering that I decided not too. That was a kicker of an ending. Never forget.
Your empathy when reading that letter brings me to tears. The incomprehensible tragedy and robbery of lives that comes with war- ANY war- can never be overstated.
That last segment, reading the letter from a dead man who had so much love for his children... It wrenches your guts out. War is hell. May we never forget this.
I joined the TimeGhost Army because i love the contend. And felt i had to support the WW2 channel at it's launch so i joined up. And still love the content every week.
It makes me cry every time I read it, but I was extra emotional with it today. It's so weird to me that my great grandfather was basically my age (I'm 32) when he wrote it, and hearing it in Indy's voice made it feel extra real today. Thank you so much for your feedback, and for giving us such awesome support that we can continue to share stories like this every week! - T.J.
The plan for Anzio with all the other plans of other armies going all over the place is the perfect example of the phrase: No plan survives contact with the enemy! Could they have come up with a more complicated plan dependent solely on perfect timing? Sounds like the sort of thing the Japanese would come up with!
I love how Churchill's whole Anzio plan was basically: "We are stuck at the enemy's line and can't advance, so we will land troops behind them. All we have to do to make this landing a success is draw even more enemy troops to the line we're stuck at, smash through it and advance a long ass distance to support the beachhead. Simple as. Now if you excuse me Gentlemen, it's 10 am and I'm late for my 16th scotch today...
When Monty took over the D-Day planning he greatly expanded its scale. Ike thought so, too, though I don't know if that was due to Monty or he came by it himself. I wonder whether that was due to Anzio.
Yeah I'm looking at those plans and thinking "this whole operation is begging for disaster" It's a perfect example of "The enemy will never expect this!" "Well of course they won't expect it, it's stupid as hell" I'm not an expert on the Italian campaign, maybe this actually works, but it sounds like if it does it will be very very bloody.
I signed up because I enjoying learning about history, also the work this team did for the Great War series was amazing. I have recommended TGA and all of it's conntent to my friends. Both of grandfathers, along other great unlces, served in WW2, having a better understanding of the things they went through is important and show be remembered.
I can so relate to the ending, Indy. As a career Navy Chief, hardly anybody got lots of mail from home on a regular basis. They (the families) have no idea how much that drives us crazy. We tell them about it, it gets better for awhile, then back to no news. I guess that's a non-issue in today's Navy where everybody can whip-out a cell phone and call home whenever they want to. Sure wish we had them in my day, but that was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
I joined the TimeGhost Army because, while this series is not a replacement for in depth reading on the subject, I believe this is the most important documentary about the entire period ever made or conceived of. We have had many chances to speak but thank you again for the dedication from the team. As for this round of interns, whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting (yet?), thank you as well for contributing to this wonderful project. As Sparty would say, never forget.
I joined the Timeghost army because I am a huge WWII nerd especially regarding the Wehrmacht and this is the most detailed series I've seen that covers the war. Thank you fro all you do TGA!
Hi Indy Interesting week. This year brought much cheer to allies. But still long way to go. This letter Is heart wrenching. Thanks for another good week.
I joined the TGA as this channel is one of the few that has ever even attempted such an ambitious project. In a time of shifting media, diffuse platforms, and a plethora of options, this cream has risen to the top.
Mmm, now I want TimeGhost to make milkshakes, too. But thank you, Nick! We're truly honored to bear the responsibility of bringing you such quality content every week, and we couldn't do it without you, your fellow TGA members, and everyone else who joins the channel!
I joined the army because this resource has brought me much closer to the history of my family. Relatives of mine died in the invasions of Belgium and Sicily and were injured at Casino. But due to their losses and trauma I knew so little about the rest of their records and lives and the world and circumstances of their specific fights. This series is giving me that insight and will give it to others for generations - it’s invaluable and I have to support that.
After starting this war series, I went and watched through all of The Great War week by week. Dedication to your craft showed then, it shows now. School showed barely a glimpse of WW1 and cherry picked WW2, for me anyways. Engaging presenters, immense detail and most importantly a real time following of the events as they happened. To know how the millions pile up, how ideas change, and see how at many points, it could have been way different. I saw a photo from the 30s I think, woman holding a sign up "Why not peace with Hitler?" It's easy to goad or laugh now, but the following of events puts everything into context. Thanks is what this is all leading to, I really would know any of this without these amazing series and channels.
Thank you, @Troy! We couldn't do this without interested and passionate viewers like you, we seriously couldn't. At TimeGhost one of our main mottos is that "history doesn't happen in a vacuum", and we're glad to see that you recognize that as well. I myself (T.J.) also got a fairly lackluster learning experience about both of these wars in school, and ESPECIALLY the interwar period, so I completely relate to what you are saying. The step-by-step and holistic aspect of both series does a tremendous job of putting things in perspective, and just plain making them feel real. I myself always find it so interesting how many of the thoughts, trends, personalities, etc. have commonalities and parallels with the present, and not always in the obvious ways!
I joined the Time Ghost army because I believe that keeping people need to know history. Specifically all the history surround this period of time since it shaped our modern world. They need to know of the sacrifices of so many to bring down fascism and what comes with it. They need to know it to honor those people but also so that they can see that it can happen at any time and anywhere… so they have context for what it looks like when it rears it’s head.
You're not alone, Matthijs, my great grandfather's letter usually makes me emotional, but there were extra tears today. Indy did a fantastic job reading that letter, my whole family agrees, but, more importantly, thank you for being here to see it! We're very fortunate that you and the rest of the viewers give us such wonderful support so that we can create this content every week. - T.J.
I joined the timeghost army as I wanted to show support and help this project. Never before I had seen (except for ww1) a show like this. With a production quality that high (maps, videos, pictures and details) for a history channel while having a global point of view. Of course there is always room for improvement and that why we must finance it. So join the Timeghost aemy even if its for 1 of your local currency,it helps too.
I joined the TimeGhost Army for two reasons. First one is the fact that there should be more unbiased and easily accessible information from the Second World War. Especially since the generation who fought and lived through those years are soon only in our memories. Thus I find it extremely important that there is channels like this one which can reach also the youngest generations and help us to never forget. Second one is more personal one: I had a choice in my youth to get a degree either in history or economics. History is my passion, but I was fearfull whether I would lose my enthusiasm towards it if I make it my career. Thus I chose the latter one and kept history near and dear to my heart. Every weekend my highlight is to have a cup of coffee and listen to Indys exquisite presentation. As a last note: for us finns Winter war and Continuation war were existential in nature. As a nation we really have not gotten out of the foxholes even to this day. And given that there is a war in Europe again I find it valuable and poignant that there is TimeGhost team giving us precise and punctual information. Keep up the good fight TG team! From Finland with love
Thanks @CrimsonTemplar2, it's a cost that my family still feels to this day. I (T.J., the intern), shared this with my Grandma a few hours ago and she really appreciated the way Indy handled the letter from her dad. It means a lot to me that Indy shared it with all of you, and it also means a lot how much you all appreciated it! This team definitely does do great work, but absolutely none of it would be possible without such a supportive and engaged audience like yourself and others!
Wow, that was a gut punch. We get used to numbers, casulties, tons of material, hundreds and thousands of deads; despite the WAH's very honorable efforts it just goes back to a weird sense of habbit. Then this, a very alive human being and father, nearly my age, who writes to his kids for Christmas. He's not the first nor sadly the last to write such letters, but your efforts and those of other historians keep these men and women alive, if only in memory. As Sparty would say, never forget. Thank you again Time ghost team.
@@Cancoillotteman you are very welcome. Took me a long time to realize that the name of his plane (now my screen name) had nothing to do with dragons. XD
I only joined the TG Army because I watch this show every week - I may as well give em a buck or two if it increases quality. Won't notice missing the few Euros myself.
It means a lot to me that you were so touched by my great grandfather's letter, Droopy McCool. Great name, by the way. I've teared up every time I've read that letter, but hearing Indy read it aloud made it even more emotional for me, and it was difficult to keep it together. Still, the whole TimeGhost team, and myself in particular today, are very grateful that we have such supportive viewers like you. It's only thanks to you all that we are able to put this program together and preserve these stories. This is how we keep the history alive, so thank you, truly. - T.J.
I joined the Time Gohst army in 2020 though I started watching the channel in 2019. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by history and the Second World War in particular, so when I heard about a channel covering the entire war week by week I was eager to follow and I wanted to due my part in supporting this amazing coverage of history and be part of the journey and that is why I joined the Time Ghost Army.
09:50 the deadliest winter for Leningrad was the first one - 1941-1942. As a wife of a volunteer, my grandmother was evacuated this winter by lake Ladoga with two children. One of them was my father.
Thank you both for appreciating it so much! It meant a lot to be able to share my great grandfather's letter with all of you. We're only able to preserve these kinds of stories every week because of your fantastic support and viewership! It's really special to the whole team, and myself in particular today, that you give us such a wonderful place to make the history real. - T.J.
Another sidenote this week on January 10 1944 is that Department 7 of the Department for Public Security of the Hungarian Interior Ministry will order foreign nationals to be held at the border. This order was given due to the recent partisan victories in Croatia, causing large number of civilians to flee into neighbouring Hungary.
I joined the Time Ghost Army for several reasons. First, I saw Indy's incredible work on The Great War and knew this would be quality. Second, I watched the first few War Against Humanity episodes by Spartacus and knew this was something I wanted to be involved in in some way. But the main reason I chose is because my grandfather served in the US Navy in both wars; my grandmother served on the home front in WW2; her brothers both served in the Army, one in the Pacific and another in Africa and Italy under General Patton. My family has a history of service going back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. I was 4F and unable to follow in their footsteps. This was a way to honor their legacy and feel a part of their story.
I joined the Time Ghost Army because the WW1 and WW2 series are quite simply the best documentary videos about WW1 and WW2 that have been made, even considering the prior excellent contributions of the likes of Ken Burns. I have not seen anywhere a better use of the internet than the productions of the TGA staff. I plan to continue my "TGA Captain" membership indefinitely going forward. If you're reading this and have not joined, please jump in at any level of commitment that you can afford.
After quite some time out (suffering some "war fatigue" of my own), I feel this is an apt video to return with. One question, though: Is Gianni Verschuren still reviewing Indy and Co.s' ties? I'd love to know his reaction to this number!
Hi Y'all, Suggested reading, John Steinbeck "Once there was a War". One of the stories out of the South Pacific involves bombing raids from Darwin north over New Guinea, attacking Japanese harbors on the north. To do this, they would have to fly over some serious mountains, sometimes with battle damage, and sometimes they crashed. They met tribes that had never seen outsiders in living memory. They managed to walk out and tell the stories. One of the questions in the comments was, more or less, who was in charge in New Guinea. General Douglas MacArthur had been put in charge, he was kind of old, he put together a staff of other old generals he trusted. They lived a comparatively safe existence in Sydney and would remain in charge for most of the rest of the war in that theater. This theater would have been short of midlevel officers, there hadn't been that many before the war, they mostly went to Europe, so, lots of Captains and Lieutenants, not many Majors and Lt. Colonels. Thanks, take care.
@FalkiPL, you actually have told us that before, because you're awesome, but we never tire of hearing it from you! Thank you so much for the positive feedback, viewers like you are the reason why we do this, and the reason why we CAN do this, so we're grateful that you've stuck with us so that we can make such excellent content!
Members of the TimeGhost Army: you'll see this video early, so your responses will be at the top of this comment thread. We're hoping to get some fresh New Year recruits to the TGA, so could you share why you signed up and why you think those reading this on Saturday should enlist today?
Your nearest recruitment center: www.patreon.com/join/timeghosthistory
Because no series (RUclips or otherwise) has ever covered a topic so thoroughly and with such high production value for so long. I feel like I'm getting a PhD in WW2 even though I've never studied history for a day in my life.
It is important to learn about history and continue to learn about this war specifically.
I signed up because this channel has been a constant source of enjoyment to me and I wanted to ensure that the content continues and the folks behind it are supported to continue their efforts to educate and entertain
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I also joined the TGA to support the endeavor. I also learn something new everytime.
That was harsh... open with a cheesy joke, and then close with ... THAT. Ouch. Superbly done, it's important to put a face to all of the endless names and casualties, but ouch.
Great episode as always. Thanks to all involved for keeping it going.
That letter really helps give a human element to these events. It's easy to get lost in the scale of things. Broke my heart that letter
Me too... I started to cry... This shows the human side of this war...
Maybe not the right tone but the subtitles said Xmas box and I thought it said Xbox and I was amazed
Why did I eagerly join TimeGhost Army? My late father and I used to talk about WWII a lot. He was 12 when it ended, and his older brother was in the Pacific. So he followed it in newspapers, every day. He remembered strange details like you would following a baseball team through a long season. As he got older the weekly updates here gave me the feeling of what it was like for him, and we talked about it every week. Then, Dad passed suddenly from covid. I watch these now and I feel like he is still with me. Of course I help this amazing project out, and I am very proud to be a part of the Army. I feel just like my Dad did, following along and thinking about being in the real army alongside the soldiers slogging it out day by day. This project is so valuable and it assures that everything, all of it, in this incredible experience will never be forgotten.
Bless your father’s memory.
Timeghost army is the best history channel on youtube.
My Dad built 'Liberty ships' in Richmond, CA.
Top Comment mate.
That’s an awesome reason!!! Sorry for your loss.
It’s amazing how much TGH has infiltrated our lives. I’ve even altered words to the
“I was only 19 (a walk in the light green)” which is already a heavily emotional song regarding the Vietnam war. In it the singer says
“ and the Anzac legend never mentions mud and blood and tears. The stories my father told me, never seemed quite real.”
My dad was never a vet but we always discussed the wars out of interest. But I e noticed I always sing the lyrics as
“ and the Anzac legend never mentions mud and blood and tears. The stories Indy Neidell told me, never seemed quite real.”
Indy went from not getting the jokes to straight up hanging up the call
The war is really wearing on him
@@SykoPathak Mein furher Steiner…
Remember, this is his second war. ;)
@@danielnavarro537 *violently convulsing hand removes glasses slowly*
C'est la guerre
I've been an avid fan and watcher of this series for about 2 yrs. now and I guess I should know this by now but who is Indy speaking to on the phone at the beginning of every episode?
In absorbing the epic military struggle across the entire globe, it is easy to miss the war as a tapestry of individual tragedies stitched together by the millions.
1 death is a tragedy, 1 000 000 deaths is a statistic. Still tragic.
@@SilverFox-qr1ciand 50 million deaths are a historical event
What an ending today… as someone who’s going to be a new father in two months, that letter put me in tears.
Keep up the amazing work Indy, you and the entire Time Ghost team are truly an inspiration.
We always are grateful for the troops especially the ones who never made
it home or “got to enjoy the world without war” but that letter really puts this whole war into perspective. These are human beings not just statistics. They had lives, loved ones, families, jobs land they all had to give up in order to make the world better for their children. That’s why they’re the greatest generation and always will be.
I think that's the most emotional I've ever seen Indy on the show. It almost looked like he had tears in his eyes. I can't blame him; I certainly did.
I've read that letter from my great grandfather so many times, and it's always heart-breakingly tragic, but it was very special to me and my family that Indy shared it with you. It means even more to us though that you are so appreciative of it.
The team and myself are very grateful that we get to preserve these stories for the future, but we could never do it without such a wonderful and supportive audience.
Thank you!
- T.J.
Congratulations, Steven!
My family still remembers him almost eighty years later, and I never even got to meet him. You're part of a story that your family will tell decades from now. Thank you for sharing in my family's story today, and hopefully someday we can share in yours!
- T.J.
@@WorldWarTwo Thank you for sharing such a poignant artifact, that is so evocative of the tragedy of this war. Children losing parents and parents losing children is perhaps the most human way we can connect with the atrocities that occurred.
Never forget.
Forgive me if this is a duplicate. I responded earlier, but my computer shows no record of it. Benton Lowry was my grandfather. The intern is my son. Your including it in this episode means more than you could ever know. And for those of you who were moved by the letter, and commented on it, your words mean so very much as well. I will pass them on to my mother - the eldest of Benton's four children - as well as my aunt, uncle and cousins. Mom was almost seven years old when he died. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Liege, Belgium. If any of you go there because of this post, take a picture and share, please. As a post script, Benton's brother made it home from the war. He eventually married my grandmother and raised the children. He is who I remember as "grandpa." I have links I can share with pictures of the crew of "Harass Dragon" (his plane, my screen name) and missing aircrew reports. Bless you all.
Thank you for writing this and putting even more humanity into this story.
Thank you for sharing. God Bless all of you.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm the youngest of 7 siblings. My dad was a Flightline Engineer and Mechanic on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and he was a Combat Veteran with the US Army Air Force in the South Pacific Campaign on Guam, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. At the time of the war, my eldest sister Louise was the only child alive. We thanked God he made it home from the South Pacific, otherwise I'd never even been here, nor 5 of my siblings.
Dad was in the 20th US Army Air Force, 7TH Army Air Corp, 414th Fighter/ Bomber Group, 413th F/ B Squadron. They lost 3 pilots and 4 crew that were attacked by hidden Japanese soldier still hiding in the cave network. They went swimming at night (without permission or USMC protection details) and found the next morning with their throats slashed.
Indy brings home a very sorrowful point, with genuine heartfelt pain. Death doesn't take a holiday.
Was a mortuary driver for a while. However I never had to pull more than 3 out of the house. Cannot imagine the mental fortitude it took to have to deal with a lot at once. Heck, I only lasted a year.
I think it's hard to not feel that way when talking every week about a totally unnecessary war and a despicable genocide. Men, women, children, non-combatants, no one was spare. Even more so with the holocaust. All because one maniac was able to take power and start wars and genocide
oof, followed by a very real wakeup call that war is not "fun" at the end. Please thank the intern for sharing. It definitely added to this episode and hopefully adds to the TG teams episodes which bring home the real cost of war.... As someone who has gone to war with 3 of his immediate family, it often amazes me how many talk of war like it is a game... its real, it can be pretty scary at times, and real moms, dads, brothers/sisters die and do not respawn...the cost of war lasts and as Sparty often says, never forget.
Indy is an amazing narrator who conveys the emotions of the combatants perfectly. That letter brought a lump to my throat, its as though he knew he would never see his family again. Lest we forget😭
I joined the TGA because the Timeghost and WW2 channels’ content are not only some of the highest quality documentary work I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing, but they have become the single most-watched piece of media for me week to week. The sheer volume and variety of high-quality education is truly unparalleled. It’s a privilege to support such an amazing project and know that our contributions help make this channel what it is - free from the need to sell unrelated adds or “tweak” the unbiased accounts at the behest of a corporate sponsor. If you’re reading this and on the fence, sign up!
OMG, the reading of the letter! That really got me
@Ohlen, I've read that letter from my great grandfather so many times, and it always brings a tear to my eye, but today was something else. Hearing it in Indy's voice made it even more real than it's ever been. I'm so grateful he shared it with you guys, but I'm even more grateful how much you appreciate it!
It's really special to all of us to be able to share these stories with you every week, and we could never do any of this without all your tremendous support and viewership. From all of us, truly, thank you!
- T.J.
What punch to the gut at the end..Never forget!
I joined the TimeGhost Army because I care deeply about learning history, and no video content creator does a better or more thorough exploration of these world wars than Andy and Spartacus. I want to see them continue to succeed and produce this content, hence my monthly donation.
"Va-tootin' his horn"
Indy is not a fan of dad jokes, apparently.
I got a good laugh out of it though. 🤷🏻♂️😂
That letter at the end is so moving and puts a person in place of numbers. Thank you!
The letter excerpt was an excellent touch. Adding human stories admist the battles and big players is what makes time ghost such a valuable documentary series. Thank you all for all you do
Thank you for all the support you give us, Kirsten!
It's only because of viewers like you who care about the stories with such passion that we are able to make this series. You really do give us such a wonderful place to keep this history alive and real.
The letter you read at the end, was easily the best part of today's episode. Sure brings it home, and if I'm not too bold - a tear to my eyes.
Discussing the war at a grand scale like the show does really does make the casualties seem faceless and as just statistics. This is not a criticism of the team, it's just what happens when the war is viewed in divisions, air-wings and tonnage. Indy reading the letter at the end really got to me, the juxtaposition of an individual's thoughts and feelings against a war at a scale never seen before or since. It's horrible to think that stories like that one existed in every week of the war so far, and despite the writing being on the wall, will continue for many more weeks and months to come. Keep up the great work TimeGhost, your coverage of this is incredible.
I chose to give money to TimeGhost because we have watched their videos every week for the last 4-1/2 years. We pay subscription fees for other streaming video services to see the shows we want, so why not support programming on RUclips, where those who may not be able to afford a subscription but should have access to this high quality content can view it.
Those who experienced World War 2 are vanishing. TimeGhost is documenting what they lived through in a form that young people today will find accessible.
Seeing Indy tearing up from that letter made me almost cry as well. may they all rest in peace
If I remember correctly, my father 8th Air Force B17 Bomber Group, told me that of the 5,000 men he went to England with, only 10 of those men came back alive after he flew 52 bombing missions. He also lost one bother (Elvis) who was with General Patton killed by friendly fire. Thank you for doing these videos so that WWII veterans are never forgotten.
I know this is just a yet another comment among many, but your work is outstanding.
Hope you keep up the good work and know that all these little humane stories are as much important, if not more, than the warlike ones.
@Pedro, my great grandfather was "just yet another among many", and still you took the time to hear and value his story in such a kind way. Thank you for that and for your compliments. Know that all of us at TimeGhost absolutely value every piece of support from you.
- T.J.
Ooh a new WW2 episode, what a perfect way to relax on a saturday night... Que to me bawling my eyes out. Many thanks to your intern for sharing that very personal story.
@Oxtocoatl, sorry for tearing up your Saturday night! But thank you very much for such a touching response to my great grandfather's letter.
It really means a lot to all of us here at TimeGhost, not just me, that we are able to share these kinds of stories with you every week, and we can only do that because you all are such a supportive audience!
Thank you for being so passionately engaged with the history, it keeps it real and alive for us all.
- T.J.
The end makes this episode perhaps the best of 229 episodes to date. Certainly the most emotional one.
@Aleksandar,
Wow, that is such a heavy statement, but I am touched to hear it!
It was incredibly special to be able to share my great grandfather's letter with all of you. It means so much to all of us here at TimeGhost that we have such a supportive audience that enables us to preserve these stories every week. We seriously could not do it without you!
Thank you, truly,
- T.J.
Thank you for ending the episode with Tech-sergeant Laurie's letter.
Intimate personal touches like that really bring home the hard reality behind the dry facts and numbers.
@Corvus, thank you for your note. It meant a lot to my family to be able to share it with you guys. We at TimeGhost are very fortunate to be able to preserve these stories, especially the personal ones like that, and we could never do any of it without the fantastic support from you and other passionate viewers.
Sincerely, thank you for being so interested and caring the way you do about all of this, it helps keep the history real for everyone.
- T.J.
Finishing with such a touching note, remembering war is about people, not just statistics and pieces on a board.... well done Indy for reminding us all ..
That letter was so sweet... and so heartbreaking 😢
Thanks Jon, your response is touching.
It meant a lot to me to be able to share that story with Indy and the team, but it means even more that you and the audience are so passionate and supportive about it! We could never preserve these stories this way were it not for you, so thank you so much for being so interested and helping keep the history alive, even when it's painful at times.
- T.J.
Always been interested in World War II but this takes history and story telling to a new level, linking grand strategy to individual stories of heroism and survival. Joined the TimeGhost Army in August 2021 - as the Wehrmacht was closing in on Stalingrad. The producers' passion for their subject shines through in every episode. Definitely my favourite RUclips subscription.
I joined since I benefited so tremendously from the Great War channel and Sabaton history. I knew I could learn so much new info on WWII and the TimeGhostArmy hasn't disappointed. I hope we can all learn more about ourselves and humanity from these moments. Our growth together as a species is not a sure thing. Humanity has slipped many times but if we don't cover up the past and NEVER FORGET(is it TM yet? Lol) we stand a chance. Not just to improve today but for bettering the future.
After hearing that B-17 story at the end I'm thankful my grandfather survived flying one.
@Evan,
I'm grateful he did too! Keep in mind that each B-17 had a crew of ten airmen, so when 60 planes were lost today, that's 600 men who went down. In the case of my great grandfather's plane, half of them were able to bail out and were captured, though they survived. Still though, even if you treat that as the average, that's 300 young men killed in one mission today, so I'm glad your grandfather wasn't among that group!
- T.J.
@@WorldWarTwo True, always the loss in planes, I fell for the definitizing as well when younger, then I became a member of a tank crew of four and gave a whole new perspective to me, I never forget there where pilots and crew in those machines on both sides.
@@WorldWarTwo Thanks TJ. According to his flight logs he flew late 44 into 45 so luckily there wasn't as many German fighters.
I joined the Timeghost Army because I think the way the Timeghost team covers history and preserves it is absolutely fantastic and I know that it couldn't have stayed alive without the support of the army.
It is an honour to support a project and to watch it grow and to help people grow as persons. I was their when the great war started I ciuldn't support it then but I can do it now.
Keep it up Timeghost team and to everyone reading this sign-up for the Timeghost Army. You will help to preserve something that is very important: History
I joined the TGA because I had been watching TG channels for years and wanted to contribute what I could. It's fun to go back and watch the older WW1 videos and see the change in quality (not that those older videos don't have their own charm). I know a huge reason for that change was the amount of money the TG was getting. Other people should enlist because unlike programs you get on TV, the TGA aren't trying to impress some station in order to be renewed for another season. In this way they are allowed to say what they want to say and how they want to say it (with the algorithm in mind). We make this happen.
I signed up and stayed signed on because of a few things. 1) this is the best documentary series on this topic ever - breadth and depth. 2) the chronicling of the war against humanity is incredibly important and TimeGhost does it with open eyes and a moral backbone. 3) the community you all have built here is amazing. All in all, TimeGhost has challenged my assumptions, educated me, entertained me, made me cry, and changed my mind. Well worth the monthly donation. TimeGhost deserves it!
I hate that we humans need a really personal and individual story like that to fully empathise with the thousands dying each day in this war, but I really appreciate it when you guys do it. War is often abstracted into squares and manoeuvres on maps but its imperative to remember what its like for the people locked in these hellish conditions. Thank you for everything you do
Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to recognize that, @Robyn. You're so right that the people often get lost in the maps and the statistics, but we bring them back to the forefront when viewers like you stop to remember them, even if just for a moment.
All of your support is fantastic, but reflection is extra important.
Since i was a kid i was obsessed with history but growing up in a small village, there was nobody to share my interests with. Joining TG gives me the chance to find likewise people to share about history. And every little effort helps to keep this show running and improve the production quality
The letter reminds me of Ken Burn's work on the American Civil War. I kept expecting "Ashokan Farewell" to be playing.
And that's why I signed up to the Time Ghost Army. We get the sprawling, map-spanning dance of divisions and we also get one individual family's personal tragedy. And everything in between. Please consider supporting this team - their work isn't just interesting, entertaining and informative. It's important.
I joined the TGA because this is the best channel on RUclips, hands down. Indy and Spartacus and the rest of the Time Ghost team do a superb job week after week producing varied and high quality documentary content. ...Like, who would have expected that gut wrenching personal touch at the end? It's creative touches like these that make WW2 In Real Time the show I anticipate the most each week.
I joined the TimeGhost Army partly because I wanted to give a helping hand to the war effort and in the process, have the content reach out to as many people as possible. Plus, Indy and team do make and maintain the high quality standard that we have become known for, so we would like to ensure that is maintained with our support!
I signed up, because I am a youtuber myself and I cant imagin to do this full time only on the RUclips add revenue. You are doing great work and put so much into perspective, that work deserves to be supported.
I joined the Timeghost Army to support the team to continue their work in making the most informative, and often moving, coverage of all aspects of the Second World War. I have never been disappointed. Each episode brings aspects of this war vividly to life. Echoes of the war continue to this day across the world, and some of the politics of the past can be seen repeated in our own times.
I caught the end of the Great War series and was hooked on the week by week format. Whilst I have a reasonably good knowledge of WW2 it was the weekly, almost news bulletins style, along with well researched content that brings about a wider context to intertwined events. So when I realised how much of your content I was watching I felt duty bound to support the TGA.
Yeah the week by week format really helps you to contextualize just how long the war felt for the people living through it. I feel like we as humans generally have a hard time truly understanding time scales when we look back on history and it also helps you see the bigger picture when it comes to modern wars like Ukraine.
Thanks for the small box of the larger map to view to give a better perspective. Especially on the eastern front. Great work guys!!
I joined the TGA because nobody else in this world is making this kind of content, high quality, detailed, entertaining, amazing quotes and photos and Indy's storytelling - I'm hooked since the great war series
Your maps are looking better all the time. Appreciate your channel very much. Keep up the great work!
When it looks like the world is repeating this very folly, you have become a warning beacon to all enlightened people. I truly thank the powers of the universe for your wisdom. Never stop
That last letter was so sad and I've got a tear or two in my eyes
I was going to make a comment on the how the Russians were trying to make their buildup look like a withdrawal, but your ending was so sobering that I decided not too. That was a kicker of an ending. Never forget.
Awesome tie, Ian and both of my Grandfathers fought in WWII as well. So the sentiment is shared. 😢
Your empathy when reading that letter brings me to tears. The incomprehensible tragedy and robbery of lives that comes with war- ANY war- can never be overstated.
I joined because I watch everyone of your videos and decided I had to support you.
Watching this while preparing to enter my new military service station. Keep on the Great work Indy and team.
That last segment, reading the letter from a dead man who had so much love for his children... It wrenches your guts out.
War is hell. May we never forget this.
I really appreciate you sharing the letter at the end. helps gives the history a more personal and relatable perspective. Never Forget.
I joined the TimeGhost Army because i love the contend. And felt i had to support the WW2 channel at it's launch so i joined up. And still love the content every week.
That ending hit me really hard, wasn't expecting that not from this series. Never forget.
That letter actually made me cry at the end
It makes me cry every time I read it, but I was extra emotional with it today.
It's so weird to me that my great grandfather was basically my age (I'm 32) when he wrote it, and hearing it in Indy's voice made it feel extra real today.
Thank you so much for your feedback, and for giving us such awesome support that we can continue to share stories like this every week!
- T.J.
The plan for Anzio with all the other plans of other armies going all over the place is the perfect example of the phrase: No plan survives contact with the enemy! Could they have come up with a more complicated plan dependent solely on perfect timing? Sounds like the sort of thing the Japanese would come up with!
I love how Churchill's whole Anzio plan was basically: "We are stuck at the enemy's line and can't advance, so we will land troops behind them. All we have to do to make this landing a success is draw even more enemy troops to the line we're stuck at, smash through it and advance a long ass distance to support the beachhead. Simple as. Now if you excuse me Gentlemen, it's 10 am and I'm late for my 16th scotch today...
When Monty took over the D-Day planning he greatly expanded its scale. Ike thought so, too, though I don't know if that was due to Monty or he came by it himself. I wonder whether that was due to Anzio.
Yeah I'm looking at those plans and thinking "this whole operation is begging for disaster"
It's a perfect example of
"The enemy will never expect this!"
"Well of course they won't expect it, it's stupid as hell"
I'm not an expert on the Italian campaign, maybe this actually works, but it sounds like if it does it will be very very bloody.
A lot of videos are tough, that one made me cry. Love your work.
William Stein, thank you. We are glad you enjoy our content.
I signed up because I enjoying learning about history, also the work this team did for the Great War series was amazing. I have recommended TGA and all of it's conntent to my friends. Both of grandfathers, along other great unlces, served in WW2, having a better understanding of the things they went through is important and show be remembered.
I can so relate to the ending, Indy. As a career Navy Chief, hardly anybody got lots of mail from home on a regular basis. They (the families) have no idea how much that drives us crazy. We tell them about it, it gets better for awhile, then back to no news. I guess that's a non-issue in today's Navy where everybody can whip-out a cell phone and call home whenever they want to. Sure wish we had them in my day, but that was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
I remember letters
Mail day was happy day😅
They get a riot if they mess up mailday
Having conversations with people that had 2/4 week breaks
I was in the old 🇿🇦 army and fun in Namibia
Mail was regular every 2 weeks
I joined the TimeGhost Army because, while this series is not a replacement for in depth reading on the subject, I believe this is the most important documentary about the entire period ever made or conceived of. We have had many chances to speak but thank you again for the dedication from the team. As for this round of interns, whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting (yet?), thank you as well for contributing to this wonderful project. As Sparty would say, never forget.
I joined the Timeghost army because I am a huge WWII nerd especially regarding the Wehrmacht and this is the most detailed series I've seen that covers the war. Thank you fro all you do TGA!
Thanks!
No, thank you, Tim! You're support is why we are able to make these episodes, and it means all the more to us given that you are 2broke!
Hi Indy
Interesting week.
This year brought much cheer to allies. But still long way to go.
This letter Is heart wrenching.
Thanks for another good week.
I joined the TGA as this channel is one of the few that has ever even attempted such an ambitious project. In a time of shifting media, diffuse platforms, and a plethora of options, this cream has risen to the top.
Mmm, now I want TimeGhost to make milkshakes, too.
But thank you, Nick! We're truly honored to bear the responsibility of bringing you such quality content every week, and we couldn't do it without you, your fellow TGA members, and everyone else who joins the channel!
This was, somehow, the first vid in this series I cried at. Well done.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank for the lesson and including a personal moment.
I joined the army because this resource has brought me much closer to the history of my family. Relatives of mine died in the invasions of Belgium and Sicily and were injured at Casino. But due to their losses and trauma I knew so little about the rest of their records and lives and the world and circumstances of their specific fights. This series is giving me that insight and will give it to others for generations - it’s invaluable and I have to support that.
After starting this war series, I went and watched through all of The Great War week by week. Dedication to your craft showed then, it shows now. School showed barely a glimpse of WW1 and cherry picked WW2, for me anyways. Engaging presenters, immense detail and most importantly a real time following of the events as they happened. To know how the millions pile up, how ideas change, and see how at many points, it could have been way different. I saw a photo from the 30s I think, woman holding a sign up "Why not peace with Hitler?"
It's easy to goad or laugh now, but the following of events puts everything into context.
Thanks is what this is all leading to, I really would know any of this without these amazing series and channels.
Thank you, @Troy! We couldn't do this without interested and passionate viewers like you, we seriously couldn't. At TimeGhost one of our main mottos is that "history doesn't happen in a vacuum", and we're glad to see that you recognize that as well. I myself (T.J.) also got a fairly lackluster learning experience about both of these wars in school, and ESPECIALLY the interwar period, so I completely relate to what you are saying. The step-by-step and holistic aspect of both series does a tremendous job of putting things in perspective, and just plain making them feel real.
I myself always find it so interesting how many of the thoughts, trends, personalities, etc. have commonalities and parallels with the present, and not always in the obvious ways!
@@WorldWarTwo We Love You
World War Two loves you too, Troy!
And so do we at TimeGhost :P
I joined the Time Ghost army because I believe that keeping people need to know history. Specifically all the history surround this period of time since it shaped our modern world. They need to know of the sacrifices of so many to bring down fascism and what comes with it. They need to know it to honor those people but also so that they can see that it can happen at any time and anywhere… so they have context for what it looks like when it rears it’s head.
I like the personal story at the end, it be nice have more episode include those.
Спасибо, Инди! Наконец-то более достойное освещение событий восточного фронта.
Usually Indy's ending lines just give me chills, now it made me tear up
You're not alone, Matthijs, my great grandfather's letter usually makes me emotional, but there were extra tears today.
Indy did a fantastic job reading that letter, my whole family agrees, but, more importantly, thank you for being here to see it! We're very fortunate that you and the rest of the viewers give us such wonderful support so that we can create this content every week.
- T.J.
I joined the timeghost army as I wanted to show support and help this project. Never before I had seen (except for ww1) a show like this. With a production quality that high (maps, videos, pictures and details) for a history channel while having a global point of view.
Of course there is always room for improvement and that why we must finance it. So join the Timeghost aemy even if its for 1 of your local currency,it helps too.
I joined the TimeGhost Army for two reasons. First one is the fact that there should be more unbiased and easily accessible information from the Second World War. Especially since the generation who fought and lived through those years are soon only in our memories. Thus I find it extremely important that there is channels like this one which can reach also the youngest generations and help us to never forget.
Second one is more personal one: I had a choice in my youth to get a degree either in history or economics. History is my passion, but I was fearfull whether I would lose my enthusiasm towards it if I make it my career. Thus I chose the latter one and kept history near and dear to my heart. Every weekend my highlight is to have a cup of coffee and listen to Indys exquisite presentation.
As a last note: for us finns Winter war and Continuation war were existential in nature. As a nation we really have not gotten out of the foxholes even to this day. And given that there is a war in Europe again I find it valuable and poignant that there is TimeGhost team giving us precise and punctual information.
Keep up the good fight TG team!
From Finland with love
That letter from the front at the end of the video really drives home the human cost of the war.
Great work Indy & team.
Thanks @CrimsonTemplar2, it's a cost that my family still feels to this day. I (T.J., the intern), shared this with my Grandma a few hours ago and she really appreciated the way Indy handled the letter from her dad. It means a lot to me that Indy shared it with all of you, and it also means a lot how much you all appreciated it! This team definitely does do great work, but absolutely none of it would be possible without such a supportive and engaged audience like yourself and others!
Wow, that was a gut punch. We get used to numbers, casulties, tons of material, hundreds and thousands of deads; despite the WAH's very honorable efforts it just goes back to a weird sense of habbit. Then this, a very alive human being and father, nearly my age, who writes to his kids for Christmas. He's not the first nor sadly the last to write such letters, but your efforts and those of other historians keep these men and women alive, if only in memory. As Sparty would say, never forget. Thank you again Time ghost team.
Hi. Thank you so much for your very kind words. The intern is my son. The letter was from my grandfather. Bless you.
@@HarassDragon Thank you for sharing this with us
@@Cancoillotteman you are very welcome. Took me a long time to realize that the name of his plane (now my screen name) had nothing to do with dragons. XD
I only joined the TG Army because I watch this show every week - I may as well give em a buck or two if it increases quality. Won't notice missing the few Euros myself.
That letter was heartbreaking, did not expect to be crying on a Saturday morning
It means a lot to me that you were so touched by my great grandfather's letter, Droopy McCool. Great name, by the way.
I've teared up every time I've read that letter, but hearing Indy read it aloud made it even more emotional for me, and it was difficult to keep it together. Still, the whole TimeGhost team, and myself in particular today, are very grateful that we have such supportive viewers like you. It's only thanks to you all that we are able to put this program together and preserve these stories. This is how we keep the history alive, so thank you, truly.
- T.J.
For nearly three years this series has been the quickest twenty minutes in my week. Long may it continue 😀😀😀👍
Thank you for your longtime support!
@@WorldWarTwo you are more then welcome 😀 can't wait for the D Day special 👍
I joined the Time Gohst army in 2020 though I started watching the channel in 2019. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by history and the Second World War in particular, so when I heard about a channel covering the entire war week by week I was eager to follow and I wanted to due my part in supporting this amazing coverage of history and be part of the journey and that is why I joined the Time Ghost Army.
Sgt. Laury's letter was the highlight of this episode, and a punch in the gut.
I had to pause for a minute after that intro. Funniest one in a while. Thank you for adding some much needed levity once in a while.
Thanks for your support!
Well, that closing hit me right in the feels.
As always, you keep impressing us with how you guys present the information. Keep it up!
Thank you, @Diego!
We'll keep it up so long as you keep watching. We're in this together!
That letter made me tear up.
He sounded like a nice guy.
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Love your videos. I look forward to them every weekend.
09:50 the deadliest winter for Leningrad was the first one - 1941-1942. As a wife of a volunteer, my grandmother was evacuated this winter by lake Ladoga with two children. One of them was my father.
The story at the end… it’s the first time WWII in real time has made me cry
Me too, bro.
Thank you both for appreciating it so much! It meant a lot to be able to share my great grandfather's letter with all of you. We're only able to preserve these kinds of stories every week because of your fantastic support and viewership! It's really special to the whole team, and myself in particular today, that you give us such a wonderful place to make the history real.
- T.J.
Another sidenote this week on January 10 1944 is that Department 7 of the Department for Public Security of the Hungarian Interior Ministry will order foreign nationals to be held at the border. This order was given due to the recent partisan victories in Croatia, causing large number of civilians to flee into neighbouring Hungary.
I joined the Time Ghost Army for several reasons. First, I saw Indy's incredible work on The Great War and knew this would be quality. Second, I watched the first few War Against Humanity episodes by Spartacus and knew this was something I wanted to be involved in in some way. But the main reason I chose is because my grandfather served in the US Navy in both wars; my grandmother served on the home front in WW2; her brothers both served in the Army, one in the Pacific and another in Africa and Italy under General Patton. My family has a history of service going back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. I was 4F and unable to follow in their footsteps. This was a way to honor their legacy and feel a part of their story.
I joined the Time Ghost Army because the WW1 and WW2 series are quite simply the best documentary videos about WW1 and WW2 that have been made, even considering the prior excellent contributions of the likes of Ken Burns. I have not seen anywhere a better use of the internet than the productions of the TGA staff. I plan to continue my "TGA Captain" membership indefinitely going forward. If you're reading this and have not joined, please jump in at any level of commitment that you can afford.
I came for the truth and stayed because I found it. Never Forget.
After quite some time out (suffering some "war fatigue" of my own), I feel this is an apt video to return with. One question, though: Is Gianni Verschuren still reviewing Indy and Co.s' ties? I'd love to know his reaction to this number!
That letter at the end is heartbreaking.
Hi Y'all,
Suggested reading, John Steinbeck "Once there was a War".
One of the stories out of the South Pacific involves bombing raids from Darwin north over New Guinea, attacking Japanese harbors on the north.
To do this, they would have to fly over some serious mountains, sometimes with battle damage, and sometimes they crashed. They met tribes that had never seen outsiders in living memory. They managed to walk out and tell the stories.
One of the questions in the comments was, more or less, who was in charge in New Guinea. General Douglas MacArthur had been put in charge, he was kind of old, he put together a staff of other old generals he trusted. They lived a comparatively safe existence in Sydney and would remain in charge for most of the rest of the war in that theater.
This theater would have been short of midlevel officers, there hadn't been that many before the war, they mostly went to Europe, so, lots of Captains and Lieutenants, not many Majors and Lt. Colonels.
Thanks, take care.
Have I told you already how good of a job you do? I think it's not enough praise. Amazing series, in all aspects.
@FalkiPL, you actually have told us that before, because you're awesome, but we never tire of hearing it from you!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, viewers like you are the reason why we do this, and the reason why we CAN do this, so we're grateful that you've stuck with us so that we can make such excellent content!