Primo Victoria but do this version please! It is an animated video that shows the Normandy Invasion from the perspective of a French child and the French Resistance on the night/morning of June 6th 1944 and after. ruclips.net/video/OilCM4bQASo/видео.html
" a disregarded demand" those words are the story in a nutshell, absolutely haunting words to me. I have heard very little of this story but I'm going to dig further for more, what an amazing group of heroes, I honor each and every allied service member that has stepped up when needed with dedication to freedom. In this crazy, mixed up, sometimes scary world I'm thankful that men like these have been there to answer the call of freedom. I'm the daughter of a man who left blood and half his sanity far away and im hoping we never face world war again. As always thank you for the video and thoughtful commentary, appreciate the work you do
My grandfather fought in the war, and the only thing he wanted to say about it was that the only winner was the one who came home alive. Thank you, and peace to all
Watch “The Lost Battalion” movie with Ricky Schroeder, it was made in 2001 and was heavily influenced by Speilberg’s style in Saving Private Ryan. Very underrated film and when it came out it was the first time I even heard of this story. Schroeder plays the lead Officer of the Battalion, Major Whittlesey, who had his own tragic story suffering from PTSD years after the battle.
It is interesting to note that at the same time while this situation was occurring, a little farther North East (I think I got the positions right) during the same offensive and not too far away, Sgt. York (subject of the song "82nd All the Way") was doing the things he would be famous for. Also, Indy Neidell mentioned during the Sabaton History video for this song that the Americans had a very minor edge in this fight. Some of the soldiers in the American unit were either immigrants or the children of immigrants from Germany. So they still knew and spoke German. When the Germans would yell out to each other (such as where to attack from and such) they were close enough to the Americans that they could hear them and understand them. So in many cases they would know where the attacks would come from and they could at least prepare for it somewhat.
Some additional interesting facts: the fact that the Liberty Division contained many recent immigrants from Germany helped their defense as the German forces where shouting orders and coordinating their assaults within hearing of the Americans, also, "Cher Ami," made it to allied lines despite being mortally shot in the chest. His body was donated to the Smithsonian museum in Washington D.C. by the US Army Signal Corps, upon his death, where he was taxidermied and placed on display, and and so is available to view by the public.
... And so understanding the directives of the Germans! The story of Cher Ami makes me think about another pigeon: "Vaillant" served at Verdun and he died carrying the last desperate message of the Douamont fort. He received the Legion d'Honneur
Gotta say, the songs on the Americans are some of my favorites. "82nd All the Way" about Alvin York who, I think, earned his Medal of Honor very close by to where the Lost Battalion fought, are really great. "Devil Dogs" about the US Marines and specifically the Battle of Belleau Woods is great. And "Screaming Eagles" about the 101st Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge is fantastic. Hope you will get to all of these eventually! Also, I am definitely in the Cher Ami was a hero camp. I think he is on the display in the Smithsonian now (but I might remember that wrong).
Cher Ami WAS a hero. Actually we also had another one "Vaillant" at Verdun who carried a message to rescue the Douaumont fort and died after that. And thank you, I'll investigate you're recommendations as always dude!
Excellent reaction and discussion. The American troops were eager, inexperienced, and bold. just what the Allies needed at that point. I often wonder what the outcome of the war would have been if America had not entered the conflict. Personally, I think the German government would have been overthrown. Even though the German army was still capable of fighting, the civilian population was in worse condition than the Allies due to the blockade. Sadly, the Allies used this to enforce ridiculous condition that made the rise of a despotic government in Germany almost inevitable which made WW2 inevitable.
I quite agree with you, and on this point the Franco-British armies were vastly superior to the German army. In any case, the blockade was a fatal blow to German society.
another great reaction to the Sabaton song and a lot of knowledge. This should be viewed by this "history fans" who continuosly saying that this should looks like their history lessons, then first thing they noticed is that Floor is a wife of drummer or that one or other band member is tall or not.
That's true, but sixty years ago and there have been huge technological developments in between. But the US was indeed the first country to experience industrial warfare, so you're right!
Next Sabaton?
Primo Victoria but do this version please! It is an animated video that shows the Normandy Invasion from the perspective of a French child and the French Resistance on the night/morning of June 6th 1944 and after.
ruclips.net/video/OilCM4bQASo/видео.html
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@@ericerwin3039 You already can find it on my channel :)
@@andrewludwig9251 WHAT A GEM! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
This has to be one of the best reactions to sabaton ive seen. Great history explanation aswell
Thank you very much!!!
" a disregarded demand" those words are the story in a nutshell, absolutely haunting words to me. I have heard very little of this story but I'm going to dig further for more, what an amazing group of heroes, I honor each and every allied service member that has stepped up when needed with dedication to freedom. In this crazy, mixed up, sometimes scary world I'm thankful that men like these have been there to answer the call of freedom. I'm the daughter of a man who left blood and half his sanity far away and im hoping we never face world war again. As always thank you for the video and thoughtful commentary, appreciate the work you do
My grandfather fought in the war, and the only thing he wanted to say about it was that the only winner was the one who came home alive. Thank you, and peace to all
Watch “The Lost Battalion” movie with Ricky Schroeder, it was made in 2001 and was heavily influenced by Speilberg’s style in Saving Private Ryan. Very underrated film and when it came out it was the first time I even heard of this story. Schroeder plays the lead Officer of the Battalion, Major Whittlesey, who had his own tragic story suffering from PTSD years after the battle.
@@goldenshark3182 Thank you! I saw the movie is now available on YT
It is interesting to note that at the same time while this situation was occurring, a little farther North East (I think I got the positions right) during the same offensive and not too far away, Sgt. York (subject of the song "82nd All the Way") was doing the things he would be famous for.
Also, Indy Neidell mentioned during the Sabaton History video for this song that the Americans had a very minor edge in this fight. Some of the soldiers in the American unit were either immigrants or the children of immigrants from Germany. So they still knew and spoke German. When the Germans would yell out to each other (such as where to attack from and such) they were close enough to the Americans that they could hear them and understand them. So in many cases they would know where the attacks would come from and they could at least prepare for it somewhat.
I'd seen that Indy anecdote (I binge Sabaton History) and it was excellent. For 82nd All the Way I think I'll be doing it very soon! Thanks a lot :)
Some additional interesting facts: the fact that the Liberty Division contained many recent immigrants from Germany helped their defense as the German forces where shouting orders and coordinating their assaults within hearing of the Americans, also, "Cher Ami," made it to allied lines despite being mortally shot in the chest. His body was donated to the Smithsonian museum in Washington D.C. by the US Army Signal Corps, upon his death, where he was taxidermied and placed on display, and and so is available to view by the public.
... And so understanding the directives of the Germans! The story of Cher Ami makes me think about another pigeon: "Vaillant" served at Verdun and he died carrying the last desperate message of the Douamont fort. He received the Legion d'Honneur
As always u do great reactions, ty and be safe and happy
Thank you very much, I wish you all the best
death before dishonor
Gotta say, the songs on the Americans are some of my favorites. "82nd All the Way" about Alvin York who, I think, earned his Medal of Honor very close by to where the Lost Battalion fought, are really great. "Devil Dogs" about the US Marines and specifically the Battle of Belleau Woods is great. And "Screaming Eagles" about the 101st Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge is fantastic. Hope you will get to all of these eventually!
Also, I am definitely in the Cher Ami was a hero camp. I think he is on the display in the Smithsonian now (but I might remember that wrong).
Oh, almost forgot "Panzer Battalion", one of their earliest songs and still one of their best in my opinion. About the Invasion of Iraq.
Thanks, I'll look into that one too!
Cher Ami WAS a hero. Actually we also had another one "Vaillant" at Verdun who carried a message to rescue the Douaumont fort and died after that. And thank you, I'll investigate you're recommendations as always dude!
i hope you watch the film about this battle. same name. absolutly brilliant film, a must watch
I saw that it was also available on YT! Thanks for the recommendation!
Excellent reaction and discussion. The American troops were eager, inexperienced, and bold. just what the Allies needed at that point. I often wonder what the outcome of the war would have been if America had not entered the conflict. Personally, I think the German government would have been overthrown. Even though the German army was still capable of fighting, the civilian population was in worse condition than the Allies due to the blockade. Sadly, the Allies used this to enforce ridiculous condition that made the rise of a despotic government in Germany almost inevitable which made WW2 inevitable.
I quite agree with you, and on this point the Franco-British armies were vastly superior to the German army. In any case, the blockade was a fatal blow to German society.
as usual a great reaction with interesting discussion
Thank you 😃
another great reaction to the Sabaton song and a lot of knowledge. This should be viewed by this "history fans" who continuosly saying that this should looks like their history lessons, then first thing they noticed is that Floor is a wife of drummer or that one or other band member is tall or not.
Thank you so much, I'm always fascinated by the story behind the song and it's a huge pleasure to learn about it!
I recommend you new series about admiral Kolchak (part 2 is coming this week). It's pretty cool.
Yes, I saw part 1 a few weeks ago and loved it!
The US had experience with trench warfare from the US Civil War, so they weren’t completely inexperienced
That's true, but sixty years ago and there have been huge technological developments in between. But the US was indeed the first country to experience industrial warfare, so you're right!