Researching the killed in action helmet of Colonel Robert - A morbid relic from the Hell of WWI
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- Опубліковано 23 бер 2023
- The story of Col. Robert's battle damaged World War I helmet.
A battle damaged WWI French Adrian helmet was found at a flee mearket. The caracteristics of the helmet as well as some faint inscriptions visible on the inside enabled it to be attributed to Colonel Marcel Robert, of the 296th Infantry Regiment, who was killed in action by shell fragments on April 30th 1917.
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World War 1 - trench warfare - militaria collection - Infantry - ancestry - shrapnel damage - gunfire - bullet hole - missing in action - killed in action - airburst - artillery - shrapnel - 338eme Régiment d'Infanterie - 296eme Régiment d'Infanterie - helmet devellopment - horizon blue - bullet proof - body armour - hell where youth and laughter go - trench warfare - Hell - Les carnets de guerre de Louis Barthas Tonnelier - Corporal Louis Barthas - Poilu: The World War I Notebooks of Corporal Louis Barthas, Barrelmaker - named helmet - battlefield archeology - hopital de Villers Marmery - 1914 - 1918 - 1915 -1916 -1917 - Colonel Marcel Robert 1860 - all quiet on the western front - I have a rendez vous with death - where poppies blow - Somme - Verdun - Ypres - Siegfried Sasoon - Les Croix de Bois - artillery barrage - shrapnel - Mort pour la France - casque Adrian impacté - militaria collecting - helmet collection - - Розваги
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Then I watched another . . . and another . . . and another . . . I’m hooked!
Jean, your attention to detail is commendable and I have learnt so much more than just the subject of the videos. Thank you for sharing your research with us and for presenting it in an unbiased and factual manner.
Merci Beacoup.
Thanks mate!
Un hero, mort pour la france. Merci Docteur Gassend
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Actualy the video is monetized. Earning a bit of monney from your work makes all the difference. Since I monetized my channel I have been ten times more productive than I used to be. There is also no reason to be ashamed of earning money from one's work and knowleadge.
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My long gone grandfather brought back a round ID tag from a French soldier. There is no story of where he acquired it during the war. I sent the information and photos to the French Ministry of Defense email years ago. They located the information about the soldier and when he was killed at the end of the war with a scan of one of those certificates like you showed, for the Colonel. However my follow up was an attempt to locate any relatives or descendents that might want the tag for their family and I ran into a brick wall getting any assistance.
If you send me an email with his information, I may be able to give you a hand.
My Grandfather, born in 1880, was too old to serve in WWI
@MrPlankinton my relative born in 1845 was also too old to serve. I just made some garlic bread, i forgot to preheat the oven but luckily i wasnt ina rush. It turbed out alright.
@MrPlankinton 34 is not too old to fight. The French absolutely conscripted men of that age.
@@Omnonymous my grandfather wasn't French
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Joke's on them though, I will gladly watch it for the third time too!
Thanks for the support doc.
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After the introduction of steel helmets in WWI, armies were initially confused that there seemed to be MORE soldiers with head wounds. Then they realised that previously, many of those soldiers would not have been in the list of the wounded but of the dead...
Learning about these people is important. They were not just statistics. 57 when he died, a lifetime of stories to tell and share, all gone in a moment but at least now we know a little about him.
Thank you.
Very good man cared more about his men then kissing the ass of the high brass! As a veteran I really appreciate what you do! This story is now well-known thanks to this helmet and thanks to your diligent and hard work. Thank you and God bless...
My grandfather wore one of those helmets. He served in the French Army in the Great War. Born in Prague, legend is that he hated Germans so much, he left Prague to volunteer with the French. I'll never know more than that. He died years before my birth, and nobody in my family knew more than that he was very much broken by what he saw and experienced. He was a very callous and hateful man - beat his kids, neglected his wife, and always dressed like a gentleman. But he was no gentleman; he was a brick-layer.
The only story my grandma told of his service is that he watched his best friends get "shot to pieces" in front of him. And he carried his hatred for Germans to the grave with him.
I can't recall where, but somewhere I read that the French Army issued experimental 'metal skullcaps' to be worn under the kepi.
It was then realised that shrapnel, hitting the metal skullcap, which rested against the scalp was just as lethal as not wearing anything.
Which is why the helmet and helmet liner was introduced as a complete helmet to absorb some of the impact of the shrapnel.
this was the "cervelière"
Still shocked that in 2024 we still dont have full body armors
@@pierren___to heavy, hot and expensive for mass use
Your research, attention to details, and passion about your subjects are fascinating. This is one of the most informative and interesting sites on the 'net'! Thank you so much!
I just found this site a few minutes ago, and immediately subscribed. Absolutely amazing research. I'm dumbfounded, and so pleased that I made this discovery.
When relating a story such as this, I believe it adds so much when the narrator reveals some of his own feelings and opinions. This is very much a tale of one decent man having his story told by another. Our leaders would do well to set aside some time to avail themselves of such works as this.
What an interesting man, it’s sad such a brave man who probably insisted on fighting with his troops made it so far just to be killed by an unseen weapon.
He is one of millions.
I think it’s sad that millions of people died in WW1, the death of one is not sad.
Just stumbled across this channel. You now have a new subscriber. This investigation from finding a helmet is incredible. Excellent.
Passionnant! Merci de nous avoir découvrir un bout de la vie de cet officier qui semblait etre un grand homme!
Early helmets were not intended to stop bullets, but to protect against shrapnel from air bursts and falling debris like rocks and splintered wood from artillery shells. Many “trophy” helmets were fraudulently damaged to give the impression that it was due to combat. It’s nice to see a documented case here. Well done. Thank you.
It is more difficult to produce fraudulent fragmentation damage than fraudulent bullet damage
Its really amazing all this can be found over 100 years later absolutely incredible
Another superb video. Great to see you look at World War 1 as well.
Brilliant piece of history bringing to life the memory of a forgotten hero .
The history and research is so very interesting, and through your research you managed to bring this man to life and we got to know him. And that, my friend, makes his death over 100 years ago so very sad. He was a brave, kind and good man. May God bless him and his family.
Once again a stellar investigation in a very old matter. Thanks again for story that would have surely gone untold.
There seems to be an interest in learning more about World War I over the last 3-4 years. As a history lover, I appreciate that.
Trench warfare is boring tho 😂
10 yrs ago I bought a scrapebook a young kid kept of the entire period of WW1, and a yr beyond.Fascinating yet tragic.1914-1919( yr.2 of Spanish Flue Pandemic).
Outstanding video! Your research is excellent. Thank you for telling these Soldier's stories. They deserve to be remembered.
This channel is amazing. This is as personal as it gets. You have a new subscriber😂
The blurred picture you used shows the bodies of Australians killed in September 1918 awaiting burial at Guillemont Farm, the picture being taken while the layout and preparation of the cemetery was being finished.
The picture has been blurred because otherwise youtube classifies the video as 18+.... No comment.
Great story.
1980s I did living history reenactments out of Cantigny museum in Illinois. I was doing WW2 1st ID 116th Reg. Trying to make a connection with a time, place and a person is always the goal.
Thanks for this, I have family that died in that war, so it was very pertinent to me. Peace be unto you. From England.
Super travail, extrêmement instructif. Merci camarade, et mes félicitations pour la qualité de ton Anglais !
Ce brave Colonel Robert, touché à Courmelois et décédé à Villers-Marmery, est donc tombé au champ d’honneur dans la Marne, en Champagne, à l’est de la Montagne de Reims… et à quelques kilomètres de mon village de famille. Le souvenir de cet honorable officier continuera dorénavant à vivre dans mes pensées reconnaissantes! Merci Jean-Loup.
Merci pour votre interet.
My comment may be about a hundred years late but it appears he was right to not follow those orders. He proved it when he walked out that bunker. I really enjoyed this video. Great job on the research too. Col. Robert absolutely seems like a brave man whether he’s facing the enemy or a batch of bad orders. Of course we’ve studied all the WW1 history and facts afterwards to know that there were Generals giving orders not truly knowing the reality of any given situation… something we probably take for granted now.
That was so interesting , very much appreciated, Sir!
Absolutely fantastic work sir! Thank you
Sometimes it wasn't the officer himself who signed on, usually, the day he received the helmet. It doesn't have to be his signature to still be valid.
That is very correct.
thank you for posting this video, a great grand-uncle of mine died at the Somme in a similar manner, sad to think only record of his is a 108 year old newspaper clipping.
Very well presented and researched, congratulations on the presentation
This was so well done, well tought and so informative ! need to watch all of your vids asap :) thank you for this.
Thanks, that sounds like a good plan ;)
I love how you conduct your research man. Severely underrated channel. Keep it up 🌞
What an amazing and exhaustive research you have done!!. Congrats from Argentina.
Back in the late 1980's you could buy those helmets for £3-£5 each. No one wanted them. This was at a time when British helmets were £20+ and German £70+
Great content and stories from the past. Thank you.
Thanks…you made history more personal not just cold statistics of a horrific time and place. One in insignificant human being suddenly becomes relevant. They ALL were! Too often we forget that.
earned a new subscriber, fantastic work.
Tangible artifacts bring the reality home. These were people and warfare is nasty business. When I first saw the picture, I figured it was and looked like an airburst, shrapnel shell. He was a rare Ofc. and a brave man.
Wow thank you very much for putting this together. I love learning about the history of war. New subscriber!
As a colonel, Colonel Robert would have had an aide-de-camp you would do all kinds of menial work for him including keeping all of his accoutrements in perfect order. That is probably why his signature in the helmet would match his aide-de-camp not himself.
PS.
I think when people talk of Butchers of WWI they are often thinking of someone like Lord Kitchener. We should never waste a chance to curse his memory.
jew bankers are the butchers.... BALFOR declaration..
This is amazing! Great research and extremely interesting!
I just looked on Wikipedia at the list of recipients of the award Colonel Robert received the Legion d'honneur and he is not listed on it. I don't know how to go about having the page updated. Anyone who fought and died for their country and especially in such a brave manner at an older age deserves to be recognized.
There are way to many people who received this to list them on Wikipedia. Wikipedia only lists the famous ones such as Putin, MBS, etc.
Thank you very much for this Video, outstanding work and very informative!
This is fantastic research! Thanks for bringing this much depth to historytube!
This was awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and please share it. The first version was censored by youtube, and this second version is having a hard time taking off.
@@CrocodileTear This video in particular I had shared before you even asked! You are criminally underrated.
@@Zawazuki 😃 Criminaly underrated. Thanks.
yet another solidly researched video. Subscribed now.
What a great thing you do for the fallen soldiers. Watch your videos, and the history you research which is excellent. Please bring the story's of our past to teach those who do not know, the story's they should...
Wonderful research and very interesting. Thankyou .
The novel all quite on the western front receiving so much acclaim makes sense. I can’t imagine fighting for so long seeing all your buddies die being so close to surviving yet he didn’t make it. Such a tragic loss of life.
Thank you for this, would also be cool to do a follow up with the (approximate) location of the event.
Like, subscribed, and shared. What a fascinating story.
I know this is a project of yours from over a year ago but what an amazing video! I love your dedication to history and the sharing of this information is honestly humbling and important for future generations. Subscribed bro cheers! 😁
Wether it is a 10 year old video or a new one, the story remains the same.
Excellent video!
.Thank You. It is good to remember the bravery of Col. Roberts and others like him.
Thank you for sharing and keeping his memory alive, great video, this job you do should be done by french museum in my opinion, but i guess the result wouldn't be as good as this.
Merci CrocodileTear et Merci Colonel.
I’m glad this hit my recommended so knowledgeable and very professionally done
yeah this is literally amazing
What a man!May he rest in peace!Takes more courage to say no to your superiors than to withstand enemy fire!May God have him!Best regards from Spain.
Amazing Work.
Excellent account. Thanks a lot. Colin UK 🇬🇧
11:00 what lovely handwriting
fantastic video
Totally agree with you concerning the Legion d’honneur.
My grandfather was in Africa during WWII and was incorporated in the second armored division. Fought in Africa, Provence, Metz and finally ended the war in Austria.
His wife, my grandmother, was arrested in Lorraine by the Gestapo. Unsure about the date. She was sent to Ravensbruck and later to Dachau.
Like do many, the never got the Legion d’honneur.
Dont worry, they gave his Legion d'Honneur to President Putin 😄
Thank you for humanising just one of the countless wonderful persons wasted so wantonly.Col. Robert's men were lucky to have an officer who cared about their welfare, unlike so many others it seems.Good work.
Very interesting, thank you for sharing this information
A story worth telling, thank you.
A good man and courageous leader that cared for his men. Thank you. From us combat vets.
Excellent job sir. Very interesting. Now his story is told
Love your in depth research. Always a good solid summary and excellently presented. I have a German WWI helmet with battle damage I'd like to send you photos for your comments.
Sure, send the photos. I always am interested to see any battle damage.
If your not giving the helmet to the family how about the historian that wrote the book about him? Great episode AGAIN!
A true Colonel indeed...A Salute to Colonel Robert
Outstanding video
Thanks for bringing him back alive- and making this brave, caring man know to the world 🫡
He didnt come back alive
R.I.P Colonel Robert, may your spirit be in peace
Great work love it
“Il y a quelque chose de plus fort que la mort, c’est la présence des absents dans le cœur des vivants.” Jean d’Ormesson.
Hello, excellent work!
Commandeur dans l'ordre de la Légion d'Honneur is the highest grade and is much more rarely awarded.
Above that, two other echelons exist but are reserved for “dignitaries”.
Very nice research work, fantastic vedio.
Robert sounds like the Col.Dax character in Paths of Glory. Committed to his duty but also to the wellbeing of his men.
Again, great video. I wonder if this helmet can be seen in a museum?
Even better, it can be seen right here on youtube, 24/7, from any part of the world, for free.
Superb research.
Very nice! Thank you!
excelente investigación la que realizaste. ya comprobaste la parte humana de Robert , todo un héroe, felicitaciones de chile
Whenever I visit a war cemetery in France or Belgium, I see endless crosses, all similar. Yet, these crosses each hide or represent highly individual stories, your work helps to give a face and story behind these graves. Do you know where colonel Robert is burried?
I have not looked into where he is buried.
Totally agree with you , the "Légion d'honneur" décoration really lost its worth
My Father’s great grandfather fought in World War One for Austria Hungary, I know nearly nothing about him. Except for a journal that we still have, I am not even sure what language it’s in.
You should pull the journal out and digitize it.
Thank you for remembering this soldier! By remembering some, you remember us all!.
Very well done!
Non monetized, no ads or sponsors. Excellent well researched and presented video. Unfortunately, this is quite rare anymore on YT. The wokesters running the site wouldn’t even allow the helmet to be shown without being fully fuzzed out. That’s a most sad reality now but this video brings about some hope to this old heart. Thank you sir!
Hi. The video is actualy monetized. Not working for free makes a big difference to one's motivation.
Is there a French ww1 movie made from that French soldiers book?
I’ve see a short clip of French veteran was sitting with his family by the dinner table. He begun to tell how his friend(s) died in senseless attack. Maybe to a war widow? As beautiful song was playing. You couldn’t hear his words but you can tell by his face what he’s telling to his dead friend’s wife. It’s very moving scene.
No, this book has not been made into a movie, but perhaps you are thinking of the movie "Un long dimanche de fiancailles"
A brave gutsy fellow, just like my grandfather. Do hope that all those great soldiers are in a good place now. My goodness it must have been terrible. Talk about losing a whole generation of people - but that is exactly what happened, and we still have not really recovered from the impact of it all to this day.
Very interesting video.
New subscriber love the channel 👍🏼
This is fascinating!
It was amazing that the helmet survived. I’m surprised it exists. But I have so much respect for you and your team that tells the stories of those who cannot. And thank you for your respect of all the fallen. Even the naive deserve a chance to see Gods truth.
Very interesting. Thanks!
Super intéressant encore. J'ai vu il y a quelques années un très bon documentaire sur la première guerre mondiale, le titre est " le bruit et la fureur" et je le conseille à tous ceux qui sont intéressés par le sujet. Très bonne vidéo encore une fois.
great video. Poilu is a great book. pretty insane that you own something that belonged to someone mentioned in Barthas' book. cool piece of history. Colonel Robert sounded like a hell of a guy. it would have been great if he kept a diary. i can only imagine what he had seen.
It is indeed pretty incredible that Barthas made these descriptions of Colonel Robert in his book.