Devils in the Grain Elevator | BATTLESTORM STALINGRAD E21
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2021
- The Stalingrad Grain Elevator first fell to the Germans, then was retaken by the Soviets, who were described as 'devils' by one of the German soldiers fighting for the 94th Infantry Division. Meanwhile, the battle for Mamaev Kurgan continues, as does the fight for the centre of the city. Finally, as Paulus removes Wietersheim, Zhukov and Eremenko prepare for the 2nd Kotluban Offensive - the third attack in the area. Will it succeed?
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Man, that description of the guy making his first kills at the beginning really got to me.
It's stories like these that remind you that all these unspeakable horrors and atrocities are happening to regular, normal folk who probably just wanted to live happy, productive lives with their families.
Yeah, it's good to look at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of a war, but we should also remember to view the personal level too. There were so many layers to this conflict
My grandfather was a bit of a ww1 hero but he never got over having to kill. Worse than being shot.
What got me was running out of 20mm cannon shells for the flak guns, which had been routinely expended in anti-personnel roles. Ever seen what a 20mm cannon shell can do to a person? I haven't either but it is grim to imagine the suffering of the targets.
@@tomsemmens6275 well if you've seen Saving Private Ryan, or played Post Scriptum, you get a fair idea of what it looks like. Not what it smells like, or feels like, mind.
@@tomsemmens6275 I mean I assume that it's a quick, if nasty death.
While it's probably not much worse to die to that sort of thing, it probably doesn't do well for morale of your fellow soldiers when they see their friend reduced to human slurry in front of their very eyes.
Every time i see one of these uploaded i get so hype. Thanks TIK for creating the most in depth documentary about Stalingrad literally ever.
History is being made ;)
Yup it’s truly a great day when there’s a new video !
@Tracchofyre Exactly! The documentary made by one man (sometimes with some assets made by others) which is better than the ones made by whole studios.
I highly doubt that they would be willing to by though, since general audience usually prefer simplified and short version of events.
However, it is really great to see, that this trend is turning and there are more people who wants something better.
What is so good... I have read the 2 books mainly used (Glantz and Mark - actually 2 by Mark) and while Jason Mark is an easy, enjoyable read... Glantz is just HARD. He's lightyears better than his first books but still they are very dry. TIK did extensive research to put these sources together. EXTENSIVE.
The hype train is real! Btw, I think TIK already said in some of his previous videos considering sponsors and stuff that he wants his creation to be available for free to anyone. Or am I wrong?
The worst part of the video: "...... We will find out next time. Thanks for watching, bye for now". The waiting game starts again.
The personal quotes are some of the most beautiful things about this series. Checkhov's quote was really heartfelt, especially when you've actually lived through a war.
Rodimtsev also a great selection. Honestly its hard to imagine fighting over a hill and changing multiple times. We could use more video games that focus on stuff like what Checkhov and Rosimstev had to go through, and less on one man armies that mow down everything in front of them.
@BoybytheLake Haha, propaganda film telling the truth about Soviet propaganda). Come on, "Enemy at the Gates" is complete shit and delirium of a mentally ill person. Really good film about the Battle of Stalingrad, unexpectedly, "Stalingrad" thet was released in Germany in the 90s.
@BoybytheLake you must be joking
Tik, one of the best things you've added to this series is the pictures and where they occurred. Absolutely brilliant, please include more, as we get to see the battle unfold through so many outlets. It really paints an accurate picture and gives me chills.
Agreed! More Images to paint these scenes will make your descriptions even more visceral,
I guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a method to log back into an instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Erick Manuel Instablaster ;)
@Brooks Maddox thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Brooks Maddox it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out !
"A pattern developing here" Very good TIK, made me smile :)
Really? coz that pun physically hurt me 😂
Deserves a pat on the back.
@@Anacronian Yes really, I could have easily groaned and winced at it, as I'm sure some have, but credit where it's due this pun was set up and delivered with aplomb. Hope you feel better soon, though I feel you might be exaggerating a teeny weeny bit.
@@fuferito Lol. Let slip the puns of war.
That's all true, but TIK failed to explain to us how a soviet officer with the name "Backtrackov" (12:32) could survive Stalin's purges...
You really get a feel for the desperation of both sides here. I think deep down all of the soldiers must have known/suspected they were at a tipping point in the war, its the only way I can think to explain the tenacity and desperation of the fighting here.
Nah, the Soviets always had that attitude during the war. They understood, at least instinctively how much was on the line for them if Hitler won.
@@raylast3873 Also, there had been several similar instances before and after (Brest Fortress being one of the first), Stalingrad has just been written and talked about much more than the others because we know with hindsight that it indeed was the tipping point, so to speak.
And, they didn't even need any instincts as the guy had already lined up everything in a bestseller book, well before the war. And the Soviet propaganda machinery surely wasn't shy to use that information.
im so glad to be alive in a time where history can be reviewed at such depth
11:30 I remember that "the elevator is occupied not by men, but by devils that no flames or bullets can destroy" quote from The World at War tv show. Such a perfect line to capture the intensity of the combat of Stalingrad.
Made more memorable still by being voiced by Larry Olivier.
that quote comes from wilhelm hoffmans stalingrad diary which has been proven to have been manufactured by soviets for propaganda purposes
Fightings for the Mamaev Kurgan reminded me one old russian song written by Vladimir
Vysotsky :
They clung to the height, as one clings to his kin.
And mortars were constantly shelling.
Together we all rushed to summit this hill,
As one storms buffets and train stations.
Our shouts of Hooray soon were freezing on lips
When there was a bullet to swallow.
We made to the top seven times, seven trips.
But seven retreats also followed.
Another attack is not welcomed by troops,
The earth now reminds of burnt porridge.
The eighth time we’ll take it for certain, for good.
Take back what is ours and not foreign!
Or maybe we should walk around this damn hill?
What caused this unhealthy attachment?!
It looks like this height is now destined to be
The crossroads of paths we imagined.
ua-cam.com/video/xEZbcqV7SH8/v-deo.html
Factoid: When Vysotsky died, it was during the Olympic Games in the Soviet Union. Many Russians chose to go to his memorial instead of watch the events and because of that there were many empty seats at the time. My Russian language teacher was one of those who attended it and she told me of this.
3:32 "What is it with generals slapping their troops? I'm beginning to see a PATTON developing" I'm dying of laughter, well done TIK, great video.
I cant imagine the amount of work and late nights that go into producing these Stalingrad episodes, well done they are fantastic
These patreon lists are starting to look like stuff missing from the stalingrad air lift.
Ach, so. I wish to know why Chairman Meow is in the German Sixth Army supply inventory!
@@ajsimo2677 Perhaps he got confused with Puss in Boots? ;-D
@@steeltrap3800 😄
annoying
What can we say, we support Tik!
Thank you, for the detailed Stalingrad documentary. Good Monday ✊
" the grain in it is burning, the Russians seem to have set light to it themselves. Barbarism." This sounds ironic given what germans did to soviet farms episodes ago.
It's all about perspective. Demons think angels are bad...
(And I'm NOT saying that the Soviets were 'angels' - it's just an analogy)
@@TheImperatorKnight One mans freedom fighter is another mans terrorist etc
He probably havent eaten for days.
What Soviet farms? The ones they destroyed themselfs as part of scorged earth? Well if the Germans captured them, those Sovjets failed and should be send to the Gulags for that.
Chuikov moving across the Volga with the 62nd Army symbol.
Chuikov: "I AM the 62nd Army!"
To think that Chuikov began the series writing a report explaining his failure to stop the Germans. A high probability that would have ended with him being executed. Given another chance, he nearly dies many many times, yet obviously lives to write a memoir.
Your constant harping on the supply issue for the Germans reminded me of why the Japanese did not sail that huge battle fleet to the Hawaiian islands and blast the base to scrap with their cannons. They too were at the end of a long tenuous supply line. They simply did not have enough resources to go that far and get back. Most history books and all video games leave out supply chains. But it seems that supply is the most vital of all considerations. Just ask Napoleon at Moscow what happens when one ignores supply. Thank you TIK for this most thorough history lesson!
That account of the grain elevator was quoted in The World at War series - I remember he went on to say they found only 20(?) combatants and 'if all the buildings are are defended this well, none of our soldiers will get back to Germany'
This channel should be classified as World Heritage!
Thats my Monday night sorted, every time a new upload arrives i watch the previous 2 episodes just to refresh myself, after its finished im gonna watch them all again in as close to one continous go as possible !
Really glad you're enjoying it enough to go back and rewatch them all! A lot has changed since the first episode, in terms of style of animation, in source material, in the fact there's no music now... Episode 1 feels like an eternity ago!
@@TheImperatorKnight to be honest i dont really care about graphics or sound quality or picture quality , if i can hear and see whats going on and the content is good, thats easily enough for me i grew up with a fuzzy black and white tv even though im a graphic designer i really couldnt care less unless i see comic sans , then were going to fall out !
Damn i'm seeing this map another way now. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, I see the maps! The detail is amazing.
Amazing work! Love the fact that you point out exactly where on the map some of these iconic photos were taken! This really rubs me the right way. Also Sacha's name is indeed pronounced as Sasha( Са́ша) , with a sh sound not really with a k sound. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the pronunciation correction! I was wondering about that... Also, if you like the photos on the map, you'll probably really enjoy episode 22 (when it comes out) because I was working on the script for it today, and there's a couple of pictures that I can locate on the map that really 'hit' me, and made me realize how remarkable it is that we actually have those photos
@@TheImperatorKnight While we're on it, melee is pronounced "mel-ay".
You can type words into google translate and it'll say them for you.
A further note on Russian names: Sasha is the nickname for Alexander/Alexandra/Alex. Most Russian names have such an informal or friendly nickname which is sometimes used as the main name instead of the 'formal' one like in the case of Sasha here. Usually it's a shorter transformation of the name like Dimitry->Dima, Pavel->Pasha, Nikolai->Kolya but a few are completely different like Sasha and Evgeni->Jenia.
@@TheImperatorKnight Amazing, my perception, when I was younger, was always that we've lost all these details and that we just had the general idea of what the battlefield looked like and what actually happened. Finding your channel and seeing all these troop movements and the streets and hearing the experiences, and now these amazing photos tied in with actual dates and locations, is just mind-blowing. Seriously, extraordinarily high quality content.
@@borispapic9510 Da, neverovatno.Progutao sam ovih 17 epizoda o staljingradu,ne postoji nista slicno na yt.
Hey TIK. Heck of an opening scene in the Stalingrad series. 😁
"Oh Heck! I'm late for my boat to Stalingrad!"
In Warhammer 40K, there is a character called Commissar Ciaphas Cain. He's a comedic joke thing within the Franchise and I've read nearly all of the books on him. All amusing. All entertaining. This scene remind me of something relative to him.
It's funny you should mention 40k in the comments of this particular video... I'll see if you notice before I say anything
@@TheImperatorKnight Hey TIK. Watched through you're entire video. And, I've not noticed or picked up on any protentional 40K references; as far as I can see. Things I did notice of amusement and attention, was A, "Communist Street", at about 8:01 in the video. (The house set on fire cause of a sign was amusing as well.) B, The fighting for the Grain Elevator. Having played "Red Orchestra 2" a fair bit, I know how brutal the map is. And the way to win is not with massed Infantry charges. But infiltration teams of 3-5 guys with SMGs, sneaking around fire points and clearing each area, with automatic fire & grenades. And C to cut this short, Dragan's 1st Company holding the nail factory rather than the train station. I find it more ironic that they held a nail factor, "hard as nails" springs to my mind, than just some bombed out or burned out train station.
I found other points in the video interesting. Like the background politics of things as well as the statistics data of relative strength forces and so on. But didn't want to waste your time. Still fought this was damned good. And looking forward to more of your work. 👍🍻😊
Loved the picture placement on the map very cool
By the time the series eventually ends and he makes the movie version of it, its going to be over a day long lol.
Last time I was this early Stalingrad was barely mentioned in the fall blau planing
And TIK back at it again saving my monday
And destroy mine. I was just about to finally start doing some productive work, and then bang, a perfect excuse to continue procrastinating appears, and two hours later, here I am, rewatching the video for the second time and browsing comments.
Goddamn this is the granular level of detail a real aficionado is after. Thank you for doing these. Also, that map is so gorgeous; Terri Young did a fantastic job on that thing.
Greetings from Czech republic! TIK thank you for new Stalingrad video.
Greetings from Morava to the Czech republic - ahoj ;)
@@RENEBACON Velka Morava!
@@RENEBACON ahoj já jsem taky z Moravy.
I’m finally up to date with the series, from 6th army strikes to devils in the grain elevator. Cant wait for the next episode, as someone who is interested in the Axis-Soviet Front and doesn’t know the close details of this battle, this series is very good.
Glad you're enjoying it, and caught up! A couple more weeks until the next episode though, unfortunately
YOUR MAPS, BEST ANIMATED MILITARY MAPS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN, NOT ONLY ON UA-cam BUT ANYWHERE, HAVE BECOME EVEN MORE EXCITING WITH THIS FANTASTIC CITY MAP IN ITS BACKGROUND! AND 20+ MINUTES FOR EACH DAY!
Searched for Stalingrad grain elevator, clicked a few videos. You're clearly the Sultan of the silo
It is great to comment historical pictures and put them in the context! Superb work TIK!
Best WWII documentary series on UA-cam... change my mind. 👏🏻👍🏻
@TIK I've been critical of your macro analysis but, by god, what fantastic detailed analysis of battle. Well done!
Wohoo! Waiting for next installment of this absolute masterpiece.
Another great video. Thanks for the excelent work!
According to german records (see for example at Anton Jolys Battle Atlas, also in the Erinnerungsbuch der 94. Infanterie Division) there is no evidence or indication, that the 94th ID captured the elevator at the 16th of september. The records says that on this day a first connection was established with the 24th PD in the vicinity of the train station nr. 2 and futher progress were failed. The very interesting source of Willy Hoffman says the same. Yes there is a contradiction to the soviet source of the 10th rifle brigade. I think the attack and recapture of the grain elevator by Polyakov was two days earlier, in the night from 15th to 16th of september. But I think the contradictions will stay in this case forever.
Possibly. The problem is that the diary entries aren't always accurate either, and I've come across quite a few bits where the diaries are simply wrong just by looking at the map. Luckily this isn't a game changer even if the occupation of the elevator happened a day earlier, or not at all. It comes down to interpretation of the contradictions in the sources (and there's certainly many!)
Have you read the 94th I.D. book?Do you know the names and command dates of the regimental commanders?
@@aldinf512 Yes, I read the Erinnerungsbuch der 94. Infanterie Division a few weeks ago. I gave the book back to the library, but I ordered it again because of some questions. When I have the book, I can send you the information about the commanders.
@@danielkakuk9440 thx and is there other books on the other german divisions?
@@aldinf512 I use the German inter-library loan service. There are a lot of books about German divisions. But the real treasure is the Military Archive in the city of Freiburg.
I truely believe yours is the most in-depth analysis of Stalingrad I've ever come across brilliant thanks for the efforts & please keep up the great work loved it cheers
Your ongoing history series continues to be beyond fantastic, and I applaud you on your amazing work. Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos, these are by far the most entertaining and informative videos one can find on this subject in video form, and your personality shines through in them brilliantly!
Always great to see you upload TIK! Great work again on the series, thanks so much for your hard work!
Outstanding. This is much better put together than I was hoping for.
I specially love how you include the famous pics, but, more so, you give us the locals of them.
This Battlestorm series will be the goto for this subject matter for a very _loooong_ time.
This is the best documentary I've seen of the battle for Stalingrad. So many moving pieces and this guy nails it all down for us. Thank you so much for these uploads!
Love the series TIK, especially your in depth narrative presented with enthusiasm and very entertaining. Terrific, professionally rendered, graphics and photos. They really support the strategy and tactics and give life to the details! All in all the series is emotionally stirring. Nice job.
I had the privilege of attending Glantz's lectures in grad school.
After so many computer games, seeing the true version of this battle is simply unexplicable
John Tiller loves this! (I bet)
I really like the Fotos you provide in the recent Videos. It really lets you get a feel for the city.
It's a good day when a new Battlestorm video is uploaded. I want to tank you for your efforts, as well as compliment you on how far you've come - I like the introduction of photos to verify positions.
I've been following you for a while now, and it's great to know someone is putting such hard work into a fascinating yet tricky topic.
"I see a Patton developing here"
Well done TIK, well done
I love watching these as they come out but I binged the North Africa campaign and can't wait to rewatch these in a marathon when they are done!
TIK, you need to add health bars to the formations to show what level of combat capability they are in (or rather the percentage of men and/or tanks left out of full strength value).
I do understand that the production takes a lot of your time already, but that would clear up a lot of things, at least when the information on units' current strength is available.
Isaev Stalingrad City on Fire gives Soviet unit strengths but only brigades and divisions and not day to day but at certain times. I don't think all that data is readily available but read the book.
The work and attention to details is truly amazing. I learned more about Stalingrad and good sources for further reading than ever before. Thanks, TIK!
I love that you are putting in photos and linking them to map locations. I grew up reading about this battle and always wondered what part of the city certain photos were taken. Thanks TIK
I've read a lot of books about Stalingrad over the years.
Making my own notes about lots of data out of the immense "Stalingrad Library"
Also have had the pleasure to visit the city in 2017, tasting the historic scenery of all the famous
Iconic builings ans places.
But this series of Tik a utmost visualisation of the battle.
Keep it up like this and if possible add photo's!!
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One day I'd like to tour the battlefields of the Eastern front.
3:32 .... No. you are not hearing things.
"What is it with Generals slapping their troops?"
"I'm beginning to see a Patton developing, here."
Sometimes the shock of being hit will break someone out of being frozen (after all what sensible person runs into a firefight). The phrase 'a kick in the pants' (ass) comes to mind. or 'had to kick their butt to get them moving'. In the case of Patton, the soldiers being in a hospital and his not knowing that the soldiers in question had medical problems made his actions inappropriate (he should have checked and not assumed), if he had encountered them on a battlefield and done the same thing to focus them on their duty no one would have said a thing.
@@richardcutts196 Exactly, there's a time and place for everything, including a slap in the face. Patton's was just poor impulse control.
Eisenhower wrote in his memoirs, that is OK if the commander is rude in the first line, but the situation in the hospital was not acceptable.
Excellent! Reference information at the screen bottom is great. Just excellent work on this project. Read most of the 'main' books on Stalingrad and so I enjoy following the map movements and recollecting what I read, ergo the source citations being helpful.
I binge all episodes till now in 5 days and realized that this is lasting from 2019 till now and is still ongoing... The enormous effort invested in producing this!
Every time a new episode drops I click. This is the most in depth, entertaining, and impressive docuseries I may have ever seen!
Thanks for your time and research TIK. Your hard work is appreciated very much.
Last time I was this early, 24 Panzer had more than 24 panzers ...
BEST PART OF MY DAY!!! THANK YOU, LOVED IT!
The maps are AMAZING!
I love these play-by-play videos. Probably my favorite style that you do. Cheers mate!😁
yey.... I've been looking forward to the Grain Elevator...
The saga of the Elevator is probably going to last a few episodes, including next week's Addendum video
8:00. Really nice that you can actually place where this photograph was taken. It vividly shows everyone what the city looked like at this time, and the conditions the two armies were fighting in even as early as September 16. It really brings the battle to life.
Great stuff as always TIK!!!! Love the historical pics. Keep it coming....
Amazing video as always! @Tik This is an unprecedented level of attention to detail, mixed with tactical and strategic considerations. It makes me really feel the despair of both sides throwing everything and everyone in the meatgrinder... Congrats, waiting for the next chapter!
Great afford for very detailed showing this part of battle...Thanks a lot!!!Interesting evening
I love the photographs with explanations and context, please keep up the great work!!
Love your Channel bro. This battle has always intrigued me.
I am so glad I found out about your channel. Really got me into reading primary sources to learn about a history that is quite different from the one they talk about in my school textbooks. Hoping to get a hard copy of Günter Reimann's Vampire Economy soon.
This series is so exciting! It's keeping me on the edge of my seat!
love the picutres and its positioning on the map. You're doing a great job in telling in details what happend at Stalingrad
The grain elevator, still one of my most favourite maps in Red Orchestra 2. Fighting up and down that map with MP40s and Kar98s is quite the intense battle.
Grain Elevator is a fun map once you are in.
Its the getting in part thats annoying though.
always pumped to see battlestorm show up on my feed
Just wanted to say congratulations on all your videos and on the time and research put into them. Really important work.
Always look forwards to these, cheer
God, I love these. Thanks for making them.
This series is one of the best I have found. Thx tik
Great job, these episodes are very well done.
This made my day!!! I’m addicted!
Thank you for the great work. The photos are a very nice addition! Please more photos.
Your the man Tik! The Stalingrad series is my favorite on youtube
Can’t wait for the next one!
Like always a delight for people like me :D thanks mate
I wanted to see this in this detail, thank you. I'm going to watch the rest.
Wow, this was incredibly insightful. Without exaggeration this was a very coherent, simple, and enjoyable experience. Thank you for making this happen!
Excellent as always. Tanks, I mean Thanks.
Yeah, another video in this series. Thank you Tik
Finally, another episode.
Interesting, Isaev in his podcasts always says that the grain elevator was not occupied.
Yeah, it's going to be every 4 weeks, not 3. I can't produce them quicker :(
And I assume Isaev meant they it wasn't occupied until the elevator fell later?
@@TheImperatorKnight Can You somehow predict how long it will take to capture Paulus at this factory speed? :)
And is there something we history enthusiasts could do, to help You out, besides printing money for You?
@@TheImperatorKnight he was saying that this was sort of a screwup from them. For some reason they didn't take it and left Romanians to guard the area. And then later that Soviet assault group appeared, which took it and caused a lot of headache for the Germans.
Something like that. I guess there will be more details to this story.
@@Markok1911 xmass I think
@@rodolfomosqueda4559 Which xmas? Battle took place till February, we are still in September, one episode per month consisting of few days will make this battlestorm multiple years long.
An Outstandingly Brilliant episode .... the series is really bringing the campaign to life ......loving the photos and their placement on the battlefield, and the detailed map you had made is putting all the unit actions in a real context vis the overall operational situation ..... excellent all round
You make Mondays so much more exciting
Thanks again. Great series.
Awesome as always. Describing the pictures and locations is a fantastic addition.
We seem to be scraping through a handful of days an episode. Not that I'm complaining about the level of detail at all but at this rate we won't be at Uranus for another 20 episodes! Forget madman hitler, here's madman TIK. Keep it up.
What is an amazing series. Your work is unparalleled
loving that filthy detail - especially the photos.
keep up the great work!
Thanks for yet another great episode.
retrospectively Wietrsheim was probably happy of his sacking...
like and comment on each one of the videos in the series. Absolutely brilliant
Throughout your battlestorm series it seems the Germans always have a lack of reserves and attack on a broader front instead, leading to attacks bogging down or units getting surrounded. I know they couldn’t strategically do this but could they concentrated more forces tactically?
They were being concentrated - at Kotluban... I'll be talking about this in the future
In the military we’d say the Germans tried to bounce Stalingrad ‘on the run.’ They failed to complete phase one of an Urban fight which is encirclement. They had the right forces to do this but instead trying bullying the Soviets out. Encircle, bring up your infantry. Mechanised forces are great to put a steel ring around a city preventing reinforcements and resupply.
At Kiev, Kharkov and other major urban fights they did it right bagging huge numbers of POWs.
@@stevepirie8130 Problem with this city is the Volga river though...
The Battle of Stalingrad seems like Hell on Earth. I read once that control of a factory during the battle exchanged hands between the Soviets and Germans fourteen times in just one day…
Great video’s TIK, thanks. Read the book by Jones, but your detailed description adds so much to the experience. Would love to visit Wolgograd some day.
Also I really like the fact you put the picture of the House of Specialists in the video and also pointed out the location on the map. Maybe you could keep doing this in future video’s.