This Was The Strangest Battle of WW2 | Hidden Stories
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2023
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Towards the end of World War 2, something extremely unusual happened. It was something so strange, and so unheard of that it had only ever happened 1 other time throughout the entire 6 year long war. Let's dive in...
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Great story. Makes me feel for those who waited for freedom in certain areas to only then be occupied by Russian/Soviet Ally forces.
My great uncle fought in North Africa against Rommel’s Desert rats. He was a tank crew member. He had to wear overalls despite the hot temperatures. One night he had to relive himself, so he went outside. A german rifleman tried to take a shot at him, ungentlemanly on the German, so my uncle grabbed his overalls and run back to the tank for cover. After catching his breath, he found out his overalls stunk of his feces. He had to sleep outside until he got a replacement overalls
Lol
This literally has nothing to do with the video.
@@mygreywolf lol I can tell you're trying to insult me, but other than that your comment makes no sense whatsoever, so I'm not feeling very insulted. Sorry you failed, feel free to try again after you either take some more English lessons or work on your reasoning skills. 🤷🏻♀️
@@mygreywolf The fact that you even know the word "Mensa" is mind boggling, considering the fact that you are unable to make an argument to save your life. Further, your pathetic attempt to insult my punctuation is honestly hilarious, and continues your pattern of making no sense. At this point I'm assuming you have psychological issues, to be so incoherent and yet adamant in your supposed "insults." Please, continue, laughing is good for the soul and you are definitely causing me to laugh quite a bit.
@@mygreywolf nobody gives a damn about punctuation. It’s the internet, not a formal letter
Andy, you should do the story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. An American B-17 pilot whose plane was seriously injured on a raid to Germany. They were barely flying but they were headed toward an infamous German defense along the border that would end it all for them. Franz Stigler, a German fighter pilot, was going to shoot them down which would qualify him for a German battle award. But he decided he couldn't do it, and flew alongside them so the German defense would see his plane and not shoot. Soon after, the qualifications for that German battle award were raised so Franz never got it. Charlie and Franz reunited and became best friends decades later, until their death.
Oh yes, this is exceptional war story! Just like the English guy who had young (& lost messenger) Hitler on the business end of his rifle, but had mercy on him (for very same reasons, the war was basically done). If he only knew.. Or the xmas truce football game and singalong, also on WW1. And how hard it was to get the soldiers continue fighting after the truce, they really didnt want to kill their new friends and dillydallied as long as possible. Humans arent inherently bad, if you can have empathy in the middle of a war.
I know of the story of the Christmas Truce during WW1 and one of the few times that both sides of the combatants of the conflict saw how point less the wat was, and to realize they were basically descent people with the same feelings and Passion as anyone else.
Though I disagree with the assumption of humans are good in nature. If that's the case we humans would never do bad things. Which the Bible says are born corrupt and bad, so need to be taught the right way to go. Just saying...😁🕵️😅
@@janemiettinen5176 I don't necessarily believe that humans aren't inherently bad, I do believe that we can rise above it. Sometimes. And those times should be upheld in memory and celebrated
It’s always an exciting day when Andy has another Hidden Story for us, thanks for the telling!!
And it's my birthday lol
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I'm glad you covered the Battle of Itter Castle. It is a prime example of the human complex being far stranger than any fiction. Your abillity to condense important information and present it in a preciese manner is commendable. Thank you
This REALLY needs to be a movie!!
With a sabaton song as end credits song
Weekly dose of hidden stories,and Andy makes it exciting to learn history, if he was my history teacher i would've been the 1 student,so excited for the next hidden story!!!!
Despite this intense story it’s ironical that Josef Gangl one of the protagonists who survived a 6 Year war died in the last battle, because of a senile old men.
You are so underrated, I've never heard about this, it's crazy that 2 opposite forces can just team up fighting together, and MJG just sacrificing himself for others is so heartbreaking. If only he knew that his efforts paid off in the end.
Mrbeast ounce said you can’t be the best at 2 things but here Andy is being the best RUclipsr and best storyteller
One is a title and the other one is a skill that resulted in his title according to you, so your comment does not make any sense. That’s the same as saying that someone is the best soldier and the best marksman, although he is supposedly the best soldier literally because he shoots better than anyone.
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I am always really excited to wait for another video from Andy. Really good video!
This is how you can come together even when you’re enemies.
Well they both believe in White supremacy, so they would see each other as allies eventually. Hitler did like how the US segregated White people from colored people.
Awesome hidden story!
Its such a vibe to relax on my couch and watch your stories on the tv... always makes my morning better
Thank you Andy. Another interesting and well told story. I find myself looking forward weekly for your presentations.
Playing catch up on my favorite story teller’s channel. So glad I came back to watch! This was one of the best, if not the best, war stories I’ve ever seen. Your incredible story telling allowed me to visualize the whole thing. I was on the edge of my seat!!
Andy, I just LOOOVE your storytelling. I’ve binge watched your shorts, and watched ALL your videos. THANK YOU!! INFOTAINMENT AT ITS BEST!! 👏👏
thank you andy for your hard work ..i really enjoy your stories
You Should Upload a Hidden Story of how indonesia fought againts Japan, Netherlands and Portugese for 350 Years and still achieved Independence and have its own language.
AB-SO-LUTELY brilliant! The music added to the intensivness. I'm not into the history of war; but my heart was pumping when the story was reaching it's climax! 😱
Great story telling. This deserves way more views and likes 😊
Nice job Andy Loved this hidden story Keep It Up!
Andy your story telling is amazing❤
Excellent story and telling, Andy. Thank you 👏
I love your stories you have a hidden talent! I look forward to each story !
I really love stories like these. It's inspiring to hear about these events where former enemies put aside their differences to work together. Unfortunately I doubt this'll ever be made into a movie because popular media likes to portray conflicts as black and white with "good guys" and "bad guys"
I have been mostly watching your shorts, but this story caught my eye. Thank you for it. I love good war stories especially WWII.
WOW WHAT A STORY. Thank you Andy. You knocked it out of the ballpark. Thanks for all your diligent work. 😊
That was the best one yet man .I love the way you tell your story's keep it up.
I just subscribed because seeing your shorts so often makes it feel like you’re a friend who keeps dropping by
Watching a video of yours for the first time
I love your voice
It’s so comforting to me 🥰
Amazingly well done love too see it, I hope content like this gets recognized more in the future instead of just shorts, have a great day :)
Your story telling ability is awesome, keep it up.😊
I absolutely love the Hidden Stories!!
You and Mr Ballen are my favorite story tellers
finally bruv i have watched all ur hidden stories plss upload mmore often i like to listen to you when i am doing my work or just sitting around or anything tbh u r great bro
He's got enough on his hands already, don't rush him.
@@everythingdolphins1553 yeah true
srry bro....
jian stories are the best cuz he explains it in exicting unique way
I was waiting for this moment
Andy, one idea for videos could be about plane hijacks or plane accidents that took place. These types of videos could be really fun.
i already knew about most of these stories but I like it Andy retelling
amazing keep going!
Never thought I'd hear such an intense fight that actually happened.
I’ve always known of this battle and I knew it was just a matter of time before he told the story
Andy, you are a fantastic storyteller👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥 with love from 🇩🇪
You make my day with your videos! ❤😊
bro i love this guys stories
War is so horrible
Thank you Andy for telling these soldiers stories
This is how lessons should be taught
I love your stories thanks 🙏 ❤
Got my coffee and ready to enjoy the ride!!
Incredible story! Wow! 😮
I new this video would be a banger before clicking ❤❤🎉😊
Only if we had this type of collaboration in the world most of the problems will be solved
Is it actually correct to say that its "Nazis" and Americans fighting together? Since its Wehrmacht soldiers teaming up with US troops against the Waffen SS.
deserves more views
Amazing
At the eight minute mark, one of my cats was trying very hard to catch your face....I think he likes you.
I've heard this story a few times before, but it never hurts to hear it again.
Thanks
thank you so much man!! your contribution means a ton to me
And it’s the end of the line of the final journey
Enemies leaving the past
And it’s American troops and the German army
Joining together at last
I love listening to this guy even when hes talking about the sponsor
New sub
"5thof may, VE day just around the corner. 1945 the fuhrer's reign is at it's end. Jenny at the gates as the SS open fire, there's no time to waste the final battle has begun."
Sabaton lyrics from memory, dont blame me if i typed something wrong. I didnt see any sabaton comments so legally i had to make my own
As a history nerd and someone who uses hello fresh, thanks! 😂
Best channel
I love your videos
An interesting side note that Andy didn't mention was that some of the US soldiers who accompanied Capt. Lee's relief column were from company D of the 17th Armored-Infantry Battalion, an all-African American unit attached to the 12th Armored Division. So not only is this an engagement involving American and German troops (and French VIP prisoners) fighting against the Waffen SS, some of the Americans present were black. A truly remarkable battle.
The Battle of Castle Itter was memorialized by Sabaton with their song "The Last Battle". They really need to make a movie about this battle
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but isnt Sabaton's song "The Last Battle" about this battle?
Yes.
Its the end of the line of the final journey
Enemies leaving the past
And it's american troops and the german army
Joining together at last
Funny how castles built 500 yewrs before tanks and all that still served a strategic base for warfare
Wow your prununciation of names has really improved.
I knew this battle before watching this vid but this had way more detail
What makes this battle even stranger is that the man that the tennis player first contacted was the future premiere of Quebec
You're telling us that cooking pre-portioned Hello Fresh food is faster than going down to the canteen for ready cooked food and eating it at your desk? Nope.😀
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Yes I am early love your content
17:02 NAW THREE?!
Jean Borotra deserves alot of credit for informing the reinforcements of the nazis and leading the reinforcements as well.
Gangl too.
Andy Jiang, I would love if you had some sources for the entire story, it'd great to be able to take a closer look and get more details or perspectives you might be too busy to tell.
The definitive text on the battle is Stephen Harding's "The Last Battle."
Theres also a decent tv document made from this, too bad I cant remember its name, only thing Im somewhat sure of, it was European production. At least 5 years old by now. Sorry Im not much help.
This is my favorite battle of WW2.
Bro,I request you to make a short video on Neerja Bhanot,her story will definitely inspire all
pls make more Ww2 videos!!
Another!!!!
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Thanks for the time stamp
this must have felt really fucking epic
#SupportCreators!
Ooh! I'm early!
I always thought this would be the perfect movie for the 90's indy darlings kevin smith, Tarrintino and Robert Rodriguez to team up on.
Have Tarrintino write the badic storeline. Have Kevin write the dialogue and have Robert direct. Then have Tarrintino do a final dialogue pass and have him be the producer.
That way you get the best of all 3 of them. You get kevin's dialogue, Roberts ability to shoot for cheap and Tarrintino would give it that flare in the scene setup, music and editing (also use Tarrintino's editor)
Alternatively Miguel Sapochnik or Neil Marshall would make good choices as they directed siege/battle episodes in game of thrones namely watchers on the wall and battle of the basterds
if the only things i found in the fridge were a shriveled apple, a jolly rancher and a piece of gum i would've just not eaten
Yo new video on hidden stories
Sabaton has a song about this event called The Last Battle.
You ought to tell about that good old boy who would leave cops in the dust with an underpowered car.
Sabaton fans on their way to write the entirety of The Last Battle in the comments for fun:
5th of May, V day is just around the corner
Um,actiualy it was not last battle of WWII (in Europe),it was fought in Bosnia by Yugoslav armd forces and Croatian troops holding there advance,it hapend days after German surender,its name is Oždak🤓!!!
@@jokekopter2509 Adding the nerd emoji doesn't make your comment any less cringe
@@Ocoro_ you dont get the referenc,I am trolling,I mean I am speaking facts,but I aded slice of troling,I absolutly love sabaton bdwy.
@@jokekopter2509 no I did get the reference it's just that I have a lot of problems trying to find out if someone is serious or sarcastic
Funny how he says Zvonimir XD
He has a nice wall
Hey I got it right, I thought it was the battle of castle itter
I want a new hidden story it’s been 2 weeks
Why haven’t there been longer videos recently? Is it due to your editor getting married? No matter the reason, it’s no problem, just wondering if there still plans to make them. I’ve really enjoyed them!
Andy, it's great to see a review of the Battle of Castle Itter which fully accepts the role that Hauptsturmfuhrer Kurt Siegfried Schrader played in the battle. All of the men who fought that day had balls of steel, Schrader, however, had balls of Titanium. He not only fought wounded, but against the SS, if he'd been captured, he would have been tortured by the SS.
(Note: hauptsturmfuhrer is Schrader's correct rank, the SS had different terms compared to the army (heer), but few non historians would recognise that.)
The Last Battle is a movie that was mad about this.
8:46 I think people who feel this way confuse government with country