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3 | Sniper on the Eastern Front | The Life of the Second Most Successful German Sniper of WW2
Episode 3 - Chapter 4 & 5
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00:00 Intro
00:16 Chapter 4 - The Special Gift of Self-Control
04:38 Night Patrol
07:34 Living in the Field / Hygiene
10:06 New Russian Attack
13:18 Discipline and Basics of Survival
14:43 Withdrawal to the Dniepr
17:02 Chapter 5 - Never Look Death in the Eyes Unshaven
23:14 Next Russian Attack
34:15 German Counter-Attack
38:18 Another Russian Attack / German Morale
45:59 After-Action-Report
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In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "Sniper on the Eastern Front" written by Albrecht Wacker, who chronicles the life of Josef "Sepp" Allerberger, a carpenter's son, who would become the second most successful German Sniper in World War 2. Join me, as we explore the incredible experiences and harrowing challenges faced by this rifleman during World War II.
"Sniper on the Eastern Front" offers a unique perspective from the German side of the conflict, providing an intimate account of the intense infantry combat that occurred on the eastern front. Based on long interviews and recollections, the author paints a vivid picture of the dangers, triumphs, and sacrifices endured by the German army on its way east and back again.
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Eastern Front during World War II, this novel follows Sepp as he navigates the brutal and unforgiving landscape of war. With a sharp eye and steady hand, Kurt becomes a lethal force on the battlefields of Russia, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with each passing day. As the war drags on, the psychological toll of his deadly craft weighs heavily on him, forcing Sepp to confront not only the relentless Soviet forces but also his own inner demons.
Through intense battles and moments of quiet introspection, the novel explores the devastating effects of war on the human soul, making it a gripping tale of conflict, conscience, and the struggle for redemption amidst the horrors of battle.
This series is based entirely on the book "Sniper on the Eastern Front". I have transcribed this book to make it accessible to you in this format. Enjoy.
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00:00 Intro
00:16 Chapter 4 - The Special Gift of Self-Control
04:38 Night Patrol
07:34 Living in the Field / Hygiene
10:06 New Russian Attack
13:18 Discipline and Basics of Survival
14:43 Withdrawal to the Dniepr
17:02 Chapter 5 - Never Look Death in the Eyes Unshaven
23:14 Next Russian Attack
34:15 German Counter-Attack
38:18 Another Russian Attack / German Morale
45:59 After-Action-Report
Music:
Inspiring Orchestral Cinematic Epic Background Music for Your Videos (Royalty Free) - @MelodyLibrary19
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Wheat Field ,Summer ( Background without sound and copyright free) by
@peerzadanaveed9490
In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "Sniper on the Eastern Front" written by Albrecht Wacker, who chronicles the life of Josef "Sepp" Allerberger, a carpenter's son, who would become the second most successful German Sniper in World War 2. Join me, as we explore the incredible experiences and harrowing challenges faced by this rifleman during World War II.
"Sniper on the Eastern Front" offers a unique perspective from the German side of the conflict, providing an intimate account of the intense infantry combat that occurred on the eastern front. Based on long interviews and recollections, the author paints a vivid picture of the dangers, triumphs, and sacrifices endured by the German army on its way east and back again.
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Eastern Front during World War II, this novel follows Sepp as he navigates the brutal and unforgiving landscape of war. With a sharp eye and steady hand, Kurt becomes a lethal force on the battlefields of Russia, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with each passing day. As the war drags on, the psychological toll of his deadly craft weighs heavily on him, forcing Sepp to confront not only the relentless Soviet forces but also his own inner demons.
Through intense battles and moments of quiet introspection, the novel explores the devastating effects of war on the human soul, making it a gripping tale of conflict, conscience, and the struggle for redemption amidst the horrors of battle.
This series is based entirely on the book "Sniper on the Eastern Front". I have transcribed this book to make it accessible to you in this format. Enjoy.
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6 | Another Place, Another Time | A German U-Boat Chief Engineer recounts the Battle of the Atlantic
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Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 00:16 Chapter 6 - Frontboot U-190 02:16 Lorient / U-190 09:03 U-Boat-Force Morale in 1944/1945 11:54 First Patrol 23:40 Back in Lorient 24:34 After-Action-Report Episode 6 - First Patrol Music: Audionautix - Atlantis Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw, www.audionautix.com Insp...
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Episode 2 - Chapter 2 & 3 Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 00:16 Chapter 2 - Try Your Luck as a Sniper 01:17 Wounded 04:12 Acquiring an M91/30 06:06 Back at the Company 09:43 Chapter 3 - An Unfathomable and Essential Share of Luck 16:04 Officially a Sniper 18:20 Fighting Withdrawal 20:01 Sniper Tactics 22:15 Co...
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5.000 Subscribers! This came faster than expected and I am almost at a loss for words. This is a another milestone and I thank each and every one of you. Without your support, this would not have been possible. To celebrate, I invite you again to do a little Q&A - so post your questions in the comments, and I will answer them in a separate video. Cheers! Music: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevi...
5 | Another Place, Another Time | A German U-Boat Chief Engineer recounts the Battle of the Atlantic
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Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 01:29 Prologue 06:57 Chapter 1 - The End of Human Innocence 11:30 Joining the Gebirgsjäger 15:17 Arriving at the Front 18:06 First Attack 25:06 After-Action-Report Episode 1 - The End of Human Innocence Music: Audionautix - Atlantis Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw, www.audi...
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The Yellow "2" | Final / Part 26 | A Bf 109 Pilot recounts the Battle of Britain.
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Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 00:08 Aerial Victories & More Missions 07:45 Hubris 14:14 More Missions & General Situation in 1940 18:15 Tides of The Battle of Britain are turning 20:11 Regular Leave Days 22:30 Downing a Blenheim Bomber 24:30 Close Brush with Death 27:44 British Tactics 30:56 Final Mission 35...
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The Yellow "2" | Part 25 | A Bf 109 Pilot recounts the Battle of Britain from the German perspective
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Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 00:07 Life at the Front 06:22 Combat Action 17:31 Discussing Fighter Tactics 21:02 Hazing 23:20 After-Action-Report Part 24 - Combat B-Roll courtesy of @-Cloud-9 In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "SPITFIRE ON MY TAIL" written by First Lieutenant Ulrich Steinhilper, wh...
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Become a channel member today and receive cool perks: ua-cam.com/channels/YX-1o3DBoooTTaTKOtRtmw.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 00:07 Cross-Country Mission 03:33 Fighter Cover for the Führer 04:42 Radio Communications Considerations & Experiences 13:36 Deployment to the Frontline 21:05 After-Action-Report Part 23 - To the Front! B-Roll courtesy of @-Cloud-9 In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "S...
Iron Coffins - Epilogue / Part 44 | Commanding a German U-Boat during WW2 | Trench Diaries
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I can’t remember the exact Stalin quote but it was something along the line in the Soviet army it took more courage to retreat than advance
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This was and outstanding reading , great job. Telling it like it was ! War is hell ! ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Awesome thanks again
Anytime, Peter!
Love the narration. Your accent really adds to ut, just as it dud in Spitfire On My Tail. Thank you! Keep reading, and I'll keep listening.
Will do John, thank you!
Well read and nicely analysed. Thankyou for not using AI voices for these books. I appreciate the time and effort that you must put into it. The episode when he is using the disabled tank for his firing position was familiar to me even though I have not read the book. It appears in another of these memoires on yt but I cannot recall which one. About 35 years ago I met an old Wehrmacht soldier in Munich and chatted with him for a couple of hours. Although he did not go into detail, he did open my eyes. He changed my perception of what was happening in those times.
Sorta hard to comment positively about such sheer brutality. What a sad waste of life.
Absolutely true. I know what you mean 🫡
It’s a little too graphic this book methinks.
It's easily among the most gruesome books I've ever read.
My word Russians using 16 to 16 year olds appalling. Stalin was a beast.
Gave up Tring to understand a foreigner tying to speak English far too quickly.
G'day, Ah, Thus, the Godtheory Of "Thou Shalt NOT Kill...!" Operates the Long-Baseline Selective-Breeding Program, To realise the ULTIMATE Goal, whereinat The MEEK..., SHALL Inherit The Earth...(!). Clearly, the Mechanism thereby permits Self-serving Apostatic Hubristic Politicians to Choose to Lead their Society's Willing Wannabes Into enlisting to be paid To be trained, To Attempt to kill Strangers... Obediently. Whenever the Aforementioned Politicians CHOOSE to Order that the(ir) Killing-Spree Commence.... And, As Always... Such is their Individual CHOICE. To Kill Or Risk being frightened of being Killed. Zu BEFHEL, Mein Kommandant ; Viktorie..., Hurraaahhh ! ("Sieg..., Heil !"). Jawohl (?). "Join the Army, Getcha Head Shot Off...! Sir, YESSIR ! (!). Choose YOUR own Future.... Pick wisely. You're only young, the Once ; And you're Dead for all Eternity. So, sign up to become Compost, while Obeying ANY professional Politician ; Only when Thou art Bored with breathing In & out. Line up for the King's Schilling; Be paid to be Killed by Strangers, Arguing over "Political differences"...(?). Compost-on-the-Hoof... Apparently. ;-p Ciao !
I was reading Alderberger book,amazing.Eastern front was a horor never seen before and after in human history.
There are things I've read that defy description. Absolutely gruesome.
I feel spoilt getting 2 chapters in one upload, it made it even more immersive. Great story and narration!
Hey Jay, yet another great series, very brutal but very enlightening on the Eastern Front fighting. Nice opening to the channel, carry on the good work.
Thank you Peter! Happy you like it, appreciate your membership!
The stories of NKVDA execution squads and shooting retreating solders is highly exaggerated to non-existent at this point in the war.
It's interesting to notice the difference between Germans in the forties and the Germans from today. If you know what I mean. 😉
...I'm quite certain I do 🫡
It's interesting to notice the difference between Germans in the forties and the Germans from today. If you know what I mean. 😉
Great narration, it just goes to show that no matter what side the soldier is on, it is much the same, just trying to survive the day.
Day after day, survival and nothing more. Just trying to get along.
I've heard in various places that the story of Russian soldiers being sent up without weapons is a myth. Also the whole idea of the human wave as well, apparently the German generals who wrote autobiographies after the war were very keen on not acknowledging the fact that they were outmanoeuvred, hence the birth of the "human wave" thing.
I'm really enjoying this one, it's absolutely unfiltered and brutal, a truly honest account of war. It's not surprising that so few survivors talk about it. My late grandfather served in tanks in North Africa, Italy and Northwest Europe and he did talk about his experiences. Sadly, he died when I was only four so never really got the chance to talk with him about it all. My mother was told stories but she is of a somewhat softer nature than me and when asked about the stories he told her, she simply says that it's just a long list of descriptions of how people died, and refuses to elaborate any further.
I can believe it. My own grandfather didn't talk about the war at all, only his time in the gulag. And that in itself was gruesome 😵💫
I am a Boer from South Africa. My ancestors had a very good relation with the German people. During the Anglo Boer War the Boers used Mauser 7×57 rifles. When WW 1 broke out there was a rebellion by the Boers not wishing to attack Deutch West Africa. I myself also have an admiration for your people. My son is married to a South African German girl. Her maiden name is Lilje. We affectionatly call our German citizens " Springbuck Germans". Please keep up your readings, I enjoy it immensely.
Ay, greetings to you, Broer! I find ZA very interesting and beautiful - even though I've been just once as of yet. But I shall return for sure!
Ek ook. My hele familie. Van Duitse afkoms.
Good thing you're not in Rhodesia huh.
thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
This book does a great job of showing how the sniper in German WWII doctrine was a mix of what we'd call Designated Markman activities as well as standard Sniper employment. It also does an excellent job of showing why the use and application of combat clothing is always changing. Some great stuff!
Yes, it's interesting how over the course of his career you can see the tactics and equipment evolve. He gets to attend a special sniper training course later and the tactics taught there will already be obsolete 😅
@@TrenchDiaries As veterans, you and I both know that training is usually obsolete once the first bullet flies. Semper Fi!
An den Ersteller dieser Clip-Serie: Sehr gute Idee, sehr gut gemacht, danke dafür!
Dankeschön!
Nochmal - once again: Für alle (interessierten) Deutsch-Sprecher - for all German speakers, der beste Rat von mir, kauft euch das Buch von Sepp Allerberger, "Im Auge des Jägers" ... und lest es, gerne 2, 3 mal oder öfters! My best advice for you is the above mentioned book.
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Excellent! The narration really brings the story to life. Erskine Childers mentioned in this episode was shot by firing squad in the Irish civil war. He shook the hand of each member of the firing squad before his execution. Years later, his son, also Erskine, became president of Ireland.
The Irish civil war is also something I find extremely interesting. I will look the man up later 🫡
This is OK but Sepp's book upon which this is based is an excellent read
Well read and once shins thanks can you read forgotten soldier And tiger tracks would be nice to hear it from your perspective
Another great episode, this type of commentary would discourage the uninformed from glorifying war,, this type of killing is very personal and traumatic!! The confirmation of Meth being used is very startling, I have heard of this, but this is the first time that I have heard of this type action actually occurring!! Wow!! I at one time thought of trying out for sniper, but my job wasn’t infantry,, I don’t think I could’ve done that job for long! My brain gave me that idea as I always scored “ Top Gun “in my Battalion when we qualified with the M-2 Browning gun, also individual marksmanship I was always awarded the expert rifle badge this was a mark of pride for me, I would challenge my platoon to beat my score they could have a weekend pass, I was seldom beaten!! Combat is always a personal experience and I wouldn’t want anyone to think that it was pleasant or anything! No one should ever have to go through that!! Cheers Brother! Till the next time!!
Ayy Brother. I think that this is truly an experience that is unmatched. Being good with a gun is one thing (I, too, qualified "Expert" with rifle and pistol during a joint training event) but using it with intent is something completely different. Same goes for dealing with the aftermath. Stay safe!
Horror of war, well articulated.
Thank you!
Nice opener. It's a real pleasure to hear your posts and to see your growth in the process. Thanks.
Thanks to the regulars like you, no doubt! So thank you very much, Charles!
So realistically graphic. Ugh!
"Every fart": a great line.
Yup. I may or may not be able to relate! 😅
First hand accounts tell a better story about what it was really like and not from a news propaganda reel. You do to personal account a great service as these should be told.
Thank you very much, appreciate the kind words! Exactly what this channel is about.
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His unit is having a difficult time in late '43. No matter, I'm certain their fortunes will improve in the summer of '44. In all seriousness, watching his friend die slowly, unable to help, in such close quarters, how awful. However long this sniper lived, I'm sure he could recall this vividly even on his last day alive.
I'm pretty sure thise images were burned into his mind for all time...
Any stories from US soldiers, or just the Nazis?
I would say judging by his accent this is a Nazi only Channel.
How do you know the sniper was a Nazi?
@@blaze1148no preconceived bias on your part, right.
Well, then channel is comparatively young so there is a lot to cover still. I'd like to cover different stories as well in the future.
Why don't you do the US stories? Mmmm?
Most Excellent Narration.
Thank you very much 😎
Excellent series! Refreshing to hear things from a German perspective, and withoutan AI voice! Served in the British army as an infantry soldier. Cannot imagine fighting in these conditions.
These aren't real stories.
@@scablord9099 how so?
This is a from the memoirs of sepp allerberger@@scablord9099
Happy you enjoy the stories, brother! When did you serve?
@TrenchDiaries 2007-2011 TA/Part time. 2011-2015 Regulars mate. Royal Irish Regiment. The usual dusty bowl of Afghanistan/wet and windy Falklands and Kenya. Best parts of the army was being away from camp! Even if it was in the worst exercise areas in the UK! Loved the other series on the UBoat and Bismark. One thing is for sure. Ideology may separate soldiers. But that brotherhood of serving and all the life that comes with it is what ultimately bands us all together!
i'm on edge, wondering if the author's going to survive the campaign 😬 thx, J 🙃
Maybe, maybe he won't 😅 cheers Tal!
@@TrenchDiariesstill haven't written that bit yet?
He did. Hence the book from which this story is taken
@@dunnsscotus5643 thx for the spoiler 🤣
I'M GREATLY ENJOYING THIS NEW BOOK. Your reading style is fantastic. Thank you
Thank you very much, Sir! Enjoy!
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The meeting with Jellicoe's widow hits hard. Growing up in North America the German and Japanese side of things was largely hidden from us until relatively recently. Not via censorship but due to the longstanding social custom that if you were looking into anything related to wartime Germany, you were up to no good and likely a closet anti-semite. WW2 education was mostly being told "they were bad, we were good, we got em thats all you need to know!" And then show the usual clip of a US ship firing its guns with the flag waving, then cut to tanks and stuka sirens, then Hitler yelling something, marching GIs, and finish off the clip with Eisenhower on parade somewhere. But the truth is far from that and moments like that really depict the civility and respect that existed between the UK and Germany pre 1939 and post 1945.
Reality is always a shade of grey, almost never black and white. Especially when it comes to intra-european relations I'n the early 20th century. Which means one has to look deeper into what happened, and look at the personal stories by the people on all sides. Which is what this channel is for 🫡 so thank you for being here!
I don't know how these guys did it. Knowing you're the one hunted, losing so many buddies, the war. These special people, intelligent, brave, mostly wasted good men. Been on the Chicago sub. Interesting hearing about the type 9, most stories are type 7, better depth, new torpedo room, good speed underwater. Fascinating machines.
Fascinating indeed! And yes, they were a different breed. Took their oaths quite seriously.
Simply amazing!!!
Appreciate you appreciating 😎
How history repeats itself
Excellent story- my grandfather was a motor cycle driver and died in Berlin shortly before the Russians over-ran Berlin. His last name was Heide. I would really like to learn more about him but everyone has long since passed away. In addition and what is most astonishing is that my other grandfather's(Franz Reimers) brother- Heinrich Reimers was the tank driver for Wittmann and died with him in France. I will definitely keep watching your episodes- PS: Just got done reading "Panzer Leader" by Heinz Guderian! If you can recommend any good books, please do so! All the best, Karl
Thank you so much for sharing the personal history, Karl! Being with Wittmann must've been quite interesting. Guderian's book is very good, and it will be featured on the channel at some point. Cheers, friend! 🫡 Recommended reading: Stuka Pilot by Hans-Ulrich Rudel and Infantry Attacks by Rommel should keep you occupied for some time 😎
I just had to ' resubscribe ' after being mysteriously dropped..... business as usual on this platform.
Shameful. You're of course welcomed back, friend! Thank you for re-subbing!
I listened to another youtubers iron coffins which i completed but it was AI voice. Then found yours a listened again, like it was fresh. Chalk n cheese.... well done.
Thank you, happy you like it and appreciate the double consumption! 🫡
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@@TrenchDiaries my grandfather was killed on ss dayrose in 1942 by eric topp u552. So the atlantic war is particularly interesting. Thank you very much.