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How many noticed at 16:29 that he mentioned his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Some British Frei Korps SS men helped soldiers from SS NORD blow up two T34 tanks on the Western Berlin ring road in April 1945. Prior to that British SS had been fighting the Soviets at the Seelow heights.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Interesting and informative. Excellent photography job making it easier for viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Class A research project!!! Orator presented the documentary very well. Rough fierce combat operations on both sides. Special thanks to veteran Felix. Sharing personal experiences making the documentary more authentic and possible. Both sides fought/perished/survived those fierce combat missions. Knowing certain death/debilitating wounds were often possible. Yet still advanced forward. That's true grit style determination. While Stalin/Hitler comfortably sat close to the fire 🔥 place. After a hot hearty meal/being unconcerned about the predicaments of the loyal soldiers. Under nourished/lacking proper medical treatments/under supplied and so forth. Casualties of war putting it bluntly.
Excep that, unlike Stalin, Hitler took part in WWI, was under fire many times, wounded and condecorated. I don't see any problem (in this case) if he was far from the front line. He had nothing to prove.
@@PauloPereira-jj4jv Easy as the Fuhrer to get condecorated and have the story spun and revised-apparently someone had him in his sights and relented. Stalin and Hitler should have both been taken out-in the late twenties!! the devil looking after his own!!
He was very lucky indeed. I'd have thought captured SS soldiers would not have survived. The pistol story was indeed fascinating. How many buried pistols are still out and about? Thx
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
And how many Men are buried "out and about?" I've read that every summer, they STILL manage to find the bones of the dead, on such famous battlefields as Leningrad (now St.Petersburg) and Stalingrad , now Volgograd.
Ive met a few Waffen SS soldiers. Some claiming to be as well but most were real. Some from the Eastern Front and some from the Western front.. I had one I was friends with send me a wedding gift with a wad of 100$ bills in it with a signed picture of him as a young man in uniform as a wedding gift. He is gone now as are most of not all of the vest of his sort.
@@frenzalrhomb6919 Ive seen a few videos from the trenches in Ukraine where they find German helmets still there from the war because most of the tactical fighting positions would still be in the same place today as back then..
Thanks for your work in providing us the memoirs of the soldiers from all sides of this bloody conflict. The MSM only tells one side, when you tell all sides especially from the front line soldiers point of view it explains so much more of the suffering they endured while many had lost all faith in the politicians that led them into the horror that war is.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Uh, dude, what in the world does the "MSM" have to do with the subject of history? What sort of cockamamie right-wing conspiracy theory are you even implying here? As far as the stories of those who served "on the other side," did you know that there are these things called "libraries," and inside them there are these "book" thingies that have detailed accounts of wars and all sorts of historical phenomena? And you can borrow these "books" for free! Of course, you'll have to find someone to teach you how to read, and since you are more than likely an American, that's gonna be a little tricky. But if you go to one of those "liberal cities," I'm sure you can find some commie inteelecktuals who can help you out with this...good luck, Buford!
If there is confusion about the last photo and the Deaths head collar tabs the original SS units that were sent to the north were Totenkopf Infantry regiments. They then became SS Mountain troops later.
Fantastic photographs and fascinating story. I have always been intrigued by the actions of this particular branch of the Waffen-SS and how they fought alongside the Finns in such a wild environment.
Yes those photography personal seldom receive much if any recognition. Risking life and limb often times being wounded or killed. Engaging in their chosen profession.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME EFFORT AND RESEARCH. THE ENTIRETY OF THE WW2 CONFLICT WAS THE AXIS POWERS TO WIN OR LOSE. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL BUT BLUNDERED THE OPPORTUNITY.
Im looking for more info on the Hungarian “volunteers?” Even tho we know majority of them were forcibly conscripted. If anyone could recommend websites or books about the Ungarn Volksdeutsch or Donauschwaben experience I would much appreciate it. I have a family connection to those simple agrarian Hungarians and i simply want to know more?
Im sure they had bigger problems to worry about but its Strange that he didnt mention anything about mosquitos in lapland. Especially if you havent washed yourself for months they can make living very uncomfortable.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
This German's english is better than mine and I've did some volunteer English As A Second Language teaching and some technical writing. I'm impressed 👍.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
i was like this during my worst. i remember wearing the same sweater for the entire winter. of course i was not participating in a war so the conditions were different
Stalin had no option but to put controls on his men. Rumors were getting around at their barbaric behavior. Later in the DDR, Russians weren't permitted to have contact with any East German civilians..
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
I gather a lot of veterans prefer to focus on the parts of their service that they can tell more upbeat stories about. This soldier gives us a lot of entertaining tales of him and his friend going hunting in Finland, but given that he's from a battalion that was whittled down to just 60 men, I suspect there may be a lot of harsher moments that he's chosen not to dwell on.
Finnish general mannerheim did not think much of German soldiers. They could not read maps for a start. But than, neither could Hitler and his top generals🤣
The division was the only Waffen-SS unit to fight in the Arctic Circle when it was stationed in Finland and northern Russia between June and November 1941. Heroes RIP
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Thank you for that. Only two comments: 1. A Hungarian, in a Scandinavian SS unit? 2. 03.95, Did he really cross neutral sweden, in a troop train? If so I think there are some important questions to be answered here.
Not just important questions,awkward questions. The role of Holland during WWI had some similar very awkward circumstances. With Germany next door,what was the choice ? So too,Sweden,Germany,USSR during WWII. Swedish iron ore was central to German plans. The behaviour of Stalin and friends left any sane Swede or Finn deeply worried. Survival means bending ethics and morals and treaties.
1. The 6th SS Mountain Division "Nord" was not Scandinavian but German - although there was a Norwegian volunteer ski battalion in it. The 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division "Nordland" (former "Nordland" regiment in the 5th SS Panzergrenadier Division "Wiking") was c. 20% Norwegian and Danish. 2. Yes.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Eh, I guess pronouncing anything correctly isn't a big deal. Idk how you can get something like these people's names correctly but not something like Alsace-Lorraine
I usually turn a channel the minute I hear the fake voice. I’ve heard way worse AI. Honestly this is the only AI voice I can stand. I like the stories too much to stop listening
"Al-sahche Lah-rain" Seriously, dude? This is an extremely well-known place name. I mean, I get that you're an American, and we all know what that means, but still...
Enjoy handy playlists with all the stories of the soldiers!
ua-cam.com/play/PLME26KOruKR3xPuLzIorw0d1RTk7KYoJf.html Waffen SS. Diaries and memories of German soldiers.
ua-cam.com/play/PLME26KOruKR3CTzfue93twWQ7k_d4yOzc.html Personal Diaries and Memoirs of Soldiers.
Always a superb commentary plus unknown history ... well done 🏁
How many noticed at 16:29 that he mentioned his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
A very intense movie.
i remember it very well
Hats off to those who managed to stay awake during that movie or remember anything about it.
Some British Frei Korps SS men helped soldiers from SS NORD blow up two T34 tanks on the Western Berlin ring road in April 1945.
Prior to that British SS had been fighting the Soviets at the Seelow heights.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Too stupid. Who cares ?!
Interesting and informative. Excellent photography job making it easier for viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Class A research project!!! Orator presented the documentary very well. Rough fierce combat operations on both sides. Special thanks to veteran Felix. Sharing personal experiences making the documentary more authentic and possible. Both sides fought/perished/survived those fierce combat missions. Knowing certain death/debilitating wounds were often possible. Yet still advanced forward. That's true grit style determination. While Stalin/Hitler comfortably sat close to the fire 🔥 place. After a hot hearty meal/being unconcerned about the predicaments of the loyal soldiers. Under nourished/lacking proper medical treatments/under supplied and so forth. Casualties of war putting it bluntly.
Excep that, unlike Stalin, Hitler took part in WWI, was under fire many times, wounded and condecorated. I don't see any problem (in this case) if he was far from the front line. He had nothing to prove.
@@PauloPereira-jj4jv Easy as the Fuhrer to get condecorated and have the story spun and revised-apparently someone had him in his sights and relented. Stalin and Hitler should have both been taken out-in the late twenties!! the devil looking after his own!!
SS Nord was the only SS-division which was submitted to German allies. Finnish III Army corps in Kiestinki
He was very lucky indeed. I'd have thought captured SS soldiers would not have survived. The pistol story was indeed fascinating. How many buried pistols are still out and about? Thx
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
And how many Men are buried "out and about?" I've read that every summer, they STILL manage to find the bones of the dead, on such famous battlefields as Leningrad (now St.Petersburg) and Stalingrad , now Volgograd.
Ive met a few Waffen SS soldiers. Some claiming to be as well but most were real. Some from the Eastern Front and some from the Western front.. I had one I was friends with send me a wedding gift with a wad of 100$ bills in it with a signed picture of him as a young man in uniform as a wedding gift. He is gone now as are most of not all of the vest of his sort.
@@frenzalrhomb6919 Ive seen a few videos from the trenches in Ukraine where they find German helmets still there from the war because most of the tactical fighting positions would still be in the same place today as back then..
Thanks for your work in providing us the memoirs of the soldiers from all sides of this bloody conflict. The MSM only tells one side, when you tell all sides especially from the front line soldiers point of view it explains so much more of the suffering they endured while many had lost all faith in the politicians that led them into the horror that war is.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Uh, dude, what in the world does the "MSM" have to do with the subject of history? What sort of cockamamie right-wing conspiracy theory are you even implying here? As far as the stories of those who served "on the other side," did you know that there are these things called "libraries," and inside them there are these "book" thingies that have detailed accounts of wars and all sorts of historical phenomena? And you can borrow these "books" for free! Of course, you'll have to find someone to teach you how to read, and since you are more than likely an American, that's gonna be a little tricky. But if you go to one of those "liberal cities," I'm sure you can find some commie inteelecktuals who can help you out with this...good luck, Buford!
My grandfather served in the division until he was taken prisoner. He died in 1990, but had many problems after the war.
If there is confusion about the last photo and the Deaths head collar tabs the original SS units that were sent to the north were Totenkopf Infantry regiments. They then became SS Mountain troops later.
Wasn't this division at Foy and represented in Band of Brothers and the officer shot on horseback in the movie from this division?
42.3k views in one hour great job on this one too thanks much appreciate your hard work.
Fantastic photographs and fascinating story. I have always been intrigued by the actions of this particular branch of the Waffen-SS and how they fought alongside the Finns in such a wild environment.
Thanks! Yes, this is a very interesting theater of military operations. Unfortunately, not so much is said about him.
Yes those photography personal seldom receive much if any recognition. Risking life and limb often times being wounded or killed. Engaging in their chosen profession.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME EFFORT AND RESEARCH. THE ENTIRETY OF THE WW2 CONFLICT WAS THE AXIS POWERS TO WIN OR LOSE. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL BUT BLUNDERED THE OPPORTUNITY.
At 12:04 far left ss-man Has 🇫🇮 9mm smg + drum magazine 70 round’s
this channel has the best photographs
Im looking for more info on the Hungarian “volunteers?” Even tho we know majority of them were forcibly conscripted. If anyone could recommend websites or books about the Ungarn Volksdeutsch or Donauschwaben experience I would much appreciate it. I have a family connection to those simple agrarian Hungarians and i simply want to know more?
Ein anderer Veteran, der seine Memoiren jetzt gerade veröffentlicht hat, ist Herbert Bellschan von Mildenburg. Lesenswert.
Im sure they had bigger problems to worry about but its Strange that he didnt mention anything about mosquitos in lapland. Especially if you havent washed yourself for months they can make living very uncomfortable.
We have them just as bad here in Alaska. You can get used to them and there are things you can do to mitigate their insanity..
@@Bergmann.Alaska Yes i quess their choice of weapon against mosquitos was moonshine and cigarets instead of thermacells and off sprays 😆
Amezing story!
Thank you, this was a fascinating story.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Quite a tale.
One of the main reasons germans did lose the ww 2 is that this battalion could not capture the murmansk harbor and railroad deep on north
Hyvä suomi!
This German's english is better than mine and I've did some volunteer English As A Second Language teaching and some technical writing. I'm impressed 👍.
True but if you'd "Done" and not "Did"
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg NOW you know why I were a volunteer and not paid. I could and should have taught in public schools.
The guy was really lucky. Most had a much tougher life at the front. I have heard many stories but this one was really unusual.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Very-very lucky to have survived those fiercely horrifying battles. To be able to contribute his memoirs. After the war's end.
"... we have not washed since July, and have never had our underwear changed.... " < true details of war.
i was like this during my worst. i remember wearing the same sweater for the entire winter. of course i was not participating in a war so the conditions were different
This guy never fired a shot and never received fire.
Never volunteer for anything
They were proud of their outfit, despite all. I’ve read some of their memoirs.
Aye to that.
Infantry? 😂
End of the movie dumb and dumber...
Never accomplish anything because of being too scared or too lazy.
Incredible. Just Incredible! Thank You!
Baita!
I noticed the Germans wearing Camo socks on their helmets similar to what the IDF have. Interesting.👍
his family was super lucky they had nice soviets staying over
Stalin had no option but to put controls on his men. Rumors were getting around at their barbaric behavior. Later in the DDR, Russians weren't permitted to have contact with any East German civilians..
awesome story
Interesting story.
Great story. And amazing photos.
Interesting
RIP heiliges Deutschland ❤
This soldier was one of the lucky ones to have an easy time.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
I gather a lot of veterans prefer to focus on the parts of their service that they can tell more upbeat stories about. This soldier gives us a lot of entertaining tales of him and his friend going hunting in Finland, but given that he's from a battalion that was whittled down to just 60 men, I suspect there may be a lot of harsher moments that he's chosen not to dwell on.
I wonder how he inherited a dagger from his son? Maybe the translation was wrong and he meant his father?
Typo error/ glad you caught that. Too bad no 📷 of the dagger.😭
Finnish general mannerheim did not think much of German soldiers. They could not read maps for a start. But than, neither could Hitler and his top generals🤣
Transference, much?
The division was the only Waffen-SS unit to fight in the Arctic Circle when it was stationed in Finland and northern Russia between June and November 1941. Heroes RIP
Russians-tough
Fins-brutal
Lice-impossible
"We fought the wrong enemy" - Gen. George S. Patton
Huh, very, very interesting. A slightly different perspective of the war.
One of the few ss individuals to still be alive after the war then years later go on vacation and find the gun that he hid years before.
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
Does he mean Nordland?
Thank you for that.
Only two comments:
1. A Hungarian, in a Scandinavian SS unit?
2. 03.95, Did he really cross neutral sweden, in a troop train? If so I think there are some important questions to be answered here.
Not just important questions,awkward questions. The role of Holland during WWI had some similar very awkward circumstances. With Germany next door,what was the choice ?
So too,Sweden,Germany,USSR during WWII. Swedish iron ore was central to German plans. The behaviour of Stalin and friends left any sane Swede or Finn deeply worried. Survival means bending ethics and morals and treaties.
There was no complete scandinavian division
1. The 6th SS Mountain Division "Nord" was not Scandinavian but German - although there was a Norwegian volunteer ski battalion in it.
The 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division "Nordland" (former "Nordland" regiment in the 5th SS Panzergrenadier Division "Wiking") was c. 20% Norwegian and Danish.
2. Yes.
These are quickly replacing podcasts as my walking the dog entertainment
Having proper German Brats tonight. Thank you.
In the last photo you see the SS Totenkoff insignia on his 20:02
Thanks; great history story
Yes. Did you notice that he mentioned at 16:20 his friend mountain climbing with Heinrich Harrer who, among other things was played by Brad Pitt in “Seven Years in Tibet” a film released in the 1990s? Harrer became the Dalai Lama's tutor in English, geography, and some science.
You are doing gods work
That was cool!
I love these but Heer say Heer. While that’s not even what he was in he was attached to the Heer(Army/ground forces)
DAMN
Get your facts right,many things wrong😮finish soldiers didnt torture pows,yes they causaly drink,but not alcohol problems.😮
Relax, he is just reading a guy's diary as its written. And that's just an opinion of a single soldier. This isn't a history lesson. :D
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Eh, I guess pronouncing anything correctly isn't a big deal. Idk how you can get something like these people's names correctly but not something like Alsace-Lorraine
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Why is the British Army so mediocre and the British Navy so superior in excellence? Is it simply a stronger tradition or the morale of winning?
Great Ai
Alsa-che?????
I miss the old AI voice
Typical eastern front. HORRIFYING
😂Please pronounce 'alsace' like you would do it with "El Suss"
Ruined by AI
I usually turn a channel the minute I hear the fake voice. I’ve heard way worse AI. Honestly this is the only AI voice I can stand. I like the stories too much to stop listening
Where's some Krieg,1st Marine memwars?
"Al-sahche Lah-rain"
Seriously, dude? This is an extremely well-known place name. I mean, I get that you're an American, and we all know what that means, but still...
It's a computer. The American accent is stupid though.
M.E.H.T.!! ⚔️