Following a successful air raid on the German city of Bremen, Charlie Brown's American B-17 bomber, ‘Ye Old Pub’, suffered severe damage. When German fighter ace, Franz Stigler, was ordered to shoot it down, he risked his life to escort the bomber to safety instead of attacking. Read more about the Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/charlie-brown-and-franz-stigler/ ➞ SUBSCRIBE for more Sabaton: sabat.one/UA-cam ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: sabat.one/ytdshop
@@hellionshark3197 yes :). The original(non lyric video) from Sabaton even shows the video of his daughter thanking them for telling her father's story.
just like how at first charlie brown and franz stigler learned of each other through telephone wire, his daughter and the sabaton crew would first meet through the internet, it really is just a cherry on top
@@fluffybacon Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand, courage is knowing you are licked from the beginning and seeing it through to the end. -Atticus (TKAM)
That man is more well known for his mercy than he ever would be if he was awarded the cross for taking the other pilot down. In times of hate, basic human kindness is the most extraordinary.
Most people dont want to fight in the war, but have to. Whether it be money, obligation, or whatever their reasoning might be, most are just people who want to go back home
The story of the song.;- During ww2, American bombers were bombing Bremen, and a bomber was severely damaged by German fighters. Fighter pilot Franz Stigler, recently rearmed and refueled, caught up with the retreating bomber in his BF109, and could see through the damages the injured crew. Instead of finishing it off, he stayed close to the bomber so that german Anti-Air would not target them. He tried to mouth and gesture for them to fly to Sweden to get aid, but pilot Charlie brown and crew didn't understand. Franz then maintained the escort until they were over open water. Franz did this because he considered finishing a damaged plane with the injured crew the same as shooting parachuting pilots, which was (and is) a war crime. Charlie Brown 50 years later managed to find Franz and they became friends until Franz's death.
its also rumored that hilariously, Stigler's air trainer actually said to him, and I quote: "If I ever hear about you shooting at men in parachutes, I'd head down there and shoot you myself."
When I joined the Air Force I wanted to fly so bad but but my eyesight didn't allow it. Instead I got to fix the planes. I'm so proud learning about this story. Mercy is powerful!
Stigler did not receive his medal. However he has been immortalized by one of the greatest metal bands of our time. I'd say that's equally good if not better.
@@bjrnjordan4374 If I remember right they would get a medal for every confirmed take-down on another aircraft, thus why they are saying he gave up his medal. That didn't mean he didn't get ANY medals lol
Instead of a little pin, he got a song written about him that's been heard by tens of millions. Seems to me that Stigler got well-earned -Medal- *_Metal_* for this after all... 🤣
The story of this was keeped hidden for a long time and it's mostly luck that we know about this story today. I wounder how many accounts lile this may have happened but we will never know.
The book Honor in the Sky tell their full stories and its even more amazing knowing they found each other by luck in a military newspaper. These men were heroes, to end this comment in the words of Stigler "my countrymen call me a traitor my fellow canadians call me a Nazi, they will never truly understand who I am and why I did those actions that day".
The book is really good and it describes both stigler and Charlie’s stories although they have passed their story Will be for ever immortalized in the song and in the book
@@Thomas.Wright my 18 year old daughter read it and is now buying other books about the characters and their stories in Sabaton songs. We recently saw them in Nashville (our 3rd time) , and she looked all o er for a book about Alvin York. Found it in an antique book store. Also found one about The World War written right after WW1, so nearly 100 years old.
"Fly, fighting fair, it’s the code of the air Brothers, heroes, foes" that line always gets me that I shed tears. That's where I understand the humanity in this song that guys like Stigler did such an heroic thing and the brotherhood he and Charlie made years later in 1990 only adds to it.
@@goldosprey it goes to prove that in the mids of war, humanity finds it's way through to another when one 'brother' sees another and does not wish to take a life and rather life and survive even when risking his own life. A true heroic side even if it comes to the enemy you face.
@@Kanefan701 Even in the interview they did together, Charlie said that seeing the other pilot for the first time was like seeing a long lost brother or family member you haven't seen in years. Because of the German pilot, all members of the B17 plane, the 'Ye Olde Pub', survived the war except one. Even without the escort, the crew wouldn't abandon their plane as they flew to the wall of guns waiting for them. They'd have had to leave one of the crew behind on the plane while the other 8 jumped. So there was already honor going on between the Ye Olde Pub's crew not wanting to abandon their crewmate. I don't think anyone could top the moment those 10 men had between those two planes. It reminds me of how some submariners used to pause for a moment after downing another submarine, because they often realized that could have been them. It shock many to the core how close they came to death. The sad reality is that as the war draw to an end, honour was often lost. A lot of Germans abandoned their chivalry to down as many airmen as possible on the other side as they were loosing. Worst bit is most men weren't there out of choice, only 10% of them were nazis and the % of those that didn't want to go to war was almost the same as the number who weren't.
he had the choice between getting a medal and keeing his soul, and he made the right choice, there is no ammount of medals in this world that are worth one's true honor.
In the end, he chose not to receive the medal and lose his soul. What kind of soul and honor can we talk about? The city was bombed on Christmas night, his comrades died defending their country and their city from this air raid. And he released the plane so that it could continue to fly and bomb his cities. Do you think those who died in the city will agree that by his act he saved his soul?
Something i think people fail to see about war is the stuff like this, people generally think war is just about the killing the enemies and winning but in some moments it’s making new friends with the enemy and saving someone else’s life, there was two combat medics of the US army during WWII that set up a hospital in a church during D-day and they saved not only Allied troops they also saved German troops, one said in there journal something along the lines of how the Germans were just like them but in a different uniform, it’s absolutely amazing to see Sabaton make music out of events like this because it shines light on other parts of war that is barely seen.
A crisp salute and RIP Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown and the crew of Ye Olde Pub. Brothers, Heroes, Foes. And thank you Sabaton for the amazing songs and art that you create… and the powerful and honorable way that you tell these incredible true stories of history and heroes.
You know, Sabaton are effectively modern day bards, recounting and singing the tales of history so others may hear them. And in that sense, Franz Stigler was a hero of legend, having his legacy immortalized for having the humanity and mercy to spare people whom he likely would have been told were enemies by his commanding officers.
'Look to the right, and then look again.' I love that line! It's like what Charlie must've done that day. He looked to the right, and couldn't believe that a German plane was flying right beside him...
I will never stress enough how Heroes is my all time favourite album of Sabaton because it brings to light such rare events and acts of heroism that are conveniently overlooked by History books and teachers alike , leading to people having a very basic and simplistic views on conflicts such as WW1 and WW2 , preferring to believe that heroism and cruelty were exclusive to only one or the other side of the Wars . Heroism , courage and honour have no nationality , no religion , no gender nor colour , nor ideals . Thank you Sabaton for honouring the memories of those forgotten and overlooked Heroes :)
This was pretty much my first Sabaton song that I had ever heard. It lead me to two things which to this day have had a huge impact on me: 1- The story behind this song, and what has become my favorite book and WWII story of all time: "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos. 2- Sabaton's music as a whole who have become one of my favorite bands of all time. Thank you Sabaton! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!
Here's a third reason that'll make you like this song even more. Steigler's grandson is actually a sabaton fan and when he heard this he sent it to his mom (steigler's daughter) and in response she sent the sabaton crew a heartfelt message via video and attended their concert when the album was first released.
The pause between brothers, heroes… foes on the third verse makes a nice dramatic effect. Sabaton’s ability to make poetry out of metal music never ceases to amaze me. The dramatic pause creates a distinction between Franz Stingler and other members of the German high command who previously stated that Germany would not follow the code of the air.
Honor and Codes something we used to hold dear is sadly in short supply today but its good to have people like you who remind us about them thank you Sabaton
Uh huh, I wonder if people back then said the same thing about the old days... There is probably more examples of honor and codes nowadays then way back when
@@jm6456 a lot of times, honorable acts are not usually attention getting events. honor can be taking your kids to a movie like you promised or not lying about something even if you can get away from it. Acts of betrayal are always flashy because you hurt your own people.
I think we should still carry that supply of honor and codes for us and too all here and Sabaton can be really proud that they know in themselves it's something that we can't forget.
A brilliant song, and with a wonderful epilogue which we know about due to the ending of Yarnhub's excellent animation. That just breaks me every time I see it. If only we could have more of this kind of heroism without the horrors of war. And thank you Sabaton for bringing the story of this act of chivalry to all of us who would never have known of it.
Wait a sec I’ve listened to this song many times but I just realized it’s about that story where there was an injured allied bomber and a German fighter escorted it to the ocean! The pilots met up after the war and became super close friends for the rest of their lives I believe:D
@@recoilbandit5368 well, they can't teach you everything. They only tell you about the political spectrum mostly with with generally agreed upon opinions from citizens during those times such as opinions on government decisions and on women and POC for white people. The short stories are mostly there for better understanding of the situations. Also, this story in particular is almost useless to teach in history classes, yes it can be taught as moral understanding of different perspectives but remember, exceptions don't count, only the masses. Instead, these stories are left to media to cover like a film, book, game, or even in this case, a song.
@@CaptainPoverV War thunder also is on PS4-5 if you are a console player. And also, people says it is easier to fly planes with a joystick, but i have not tested it since i dont have one.
It was the first sabaton song that made me cry. In the album Heroes it has a more deeper emotional feeling what true heroes are and how they did their part. Again that's the wonderful thing about their music and telling history.
This and the Christmas Day truce are to two favorite war stories that were almost lost to the deepest parts of history but thanks to sabaton I now have a way to keep these stories living and to remind people that even in war love and honor can bloom and friendships can me made from both fronts
No Bullets Fly and the Christmas Truce are the two songs that hit me deep and I cry to cause it brings out the understanding of what humanity can do and be like during a time of war in a moment of where we recognise each other and that we're all 'brothers', we breathe the same air and we bleed the same blood. Just you like said we all even in the last few darkest years since need to help and remind others that in war love and honor can bloom and friendships can be made as well as brotherhood.
Had never heard of Sabaton until reading about Brown & Stigler and the song was mentioned. The story is, by the way, typical of airmen and by no means unique, and to an unreconstructed 60s/70s rocker this track is just perfect. FYI even in war/battle a plane shooting a parachuting airman is an absolute no-no to a flyer, and Stigler treated this crippled B17 as little better than a parachute case. All credit to Stigler and his (much later) friend Brown. Immortals.
And How? Are you glad that the one who was supposed to defend your city helped the one who bombed it? And those who died from bombs are proud of such a son of the country?
I always liked the line "said goodbye to the cross he deserved" because of the layered meaning. There is the literal meaning of the iron cross that stigler would have received for his action, and there is the moral meaning to it.
one of the best songs, the way the drums build during the chanting, and how the song restarts after the climax is *chefs kiss* even better with the animated video seeing both planes flying parallel
"No Bullets Fly" will always be one of my favorite Sabaton songs because while my maternal grandfather did not fly a B-17, he did fly bombing missions over Germany with the Army Air Corps and what happened to Charlie Brown potentially could have happened to him. Stigler's commander had told him and his fellow Luftwaffe pilots that if he should ever hear of one of them shooting at soldiers using parachutes to eacape a damaged plane, he would shoot them himself.
No Bullets Fly. Was the very first Sabton song i heard became a instant fan of Sabton right then and there. They're my number one favorite band. They're the perfect band for me since im a huge history buff. Long Live Sabton!
Something similar to this happened before, in WWI an Ace French pilot name Gearge Geanemar [did I spell that correctly?] that was in a Dogfight with a German fighter plane and when the German's guns jammed due to 'stoppage' eventually the French Ace [after not shooting for a while] flew by and waved slightly before flying, parting ways. I can provide a link to the video.
Вдруг засекли одного врага снизу Поторопись, заряди и заправь Но через дыры в корпусе им видны Внутри пилоты, напуганы, ранены Направо глянь и еще повтори В глаза противнику посмотри Но не летят Пули как прежде В этот час он милосерден У небес кодекс есть И в борьбе важна честь Братья, герой, враг Ради смертей В небе словно гром Б-17 Скоро дом Ради смертей Отныне ему не видать уже крест Он рисковал два раза за день И спас врага неизвестного Сопроводил из обстрела в укрытие Махнув рукой улетел вдаль
My sister in law, who is strangely a big WWII fanatic, was talking to me about strange stories from that war, so I randomly asked her about this incident. She had no clue about it. So I told her the story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stilger. I swear, as I neared the end, she was wiping tears from her eyes. She thanked me for informing her of this story. She told me, and I quote, “It’s such an amazing thing to hear. To know that even in the darkest of times, we can still see the very best of humanity.” I can’t really say I disagree with her.
I always listen Sabaton on a good volume and enjoy all songs, but No Bullets Fly is the one song that will always become my neighbour's and the morning commute's favourite song.
He may not acquired the medal, but he saved generations and had a friend that treated him as a brother, and that, values much more than a medal paid with blood...
Stigler stopped counting his victories and he dismissed the cross. He did not celebrate killing. He had hundreds of Victories and was one of the best m-262 pilots at the end.
This song really reminds everyone that not everyone is a crazed ideology chaser, some were just men doing their duty, and when they saw another man in need, but down that weapon and risked everything to help their brother in arms. Even in war, the humanity of people can shine through, and in an age where humanity is in short supply, we need more of that.
When I first started listening to you guys I didn't expect to learn stuff but you guys have taught me alot about the world wars. I feel like I can ace any history test now
I just want to say thank you to Sabaton for introducing me to this story, shortly after discovering Sabaton and this song I was inspired to learn more about this amazing story. I highly recommend reading “A higher call “ by Adam makos and then listen to this again when your done .
I get chills and goosebumps. One of the hardest things in life isnt standing up to your enemies, but to your friends or to your side, not to mention affording mercy to a foe.
Following a successful air raid on the German city of Bremen, Charlie Brown's American B-17 bomber, ‘Ye Old Pub’, suffered severe damage. When German fighter ace, Franz Stigler, was ordered to shoot it down, he risked his life to escort the bomber to safety instead of attacking. Read more about the Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/charlie-brown-and-franz-stigler/
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Escort to Safety, out of the killzone
@@erichvondonitz5325
A short salute, then departed
FLY, FIGHTING FAIR
Fly, Fighting Fair
@@patimationstudios
It's the code of the air!
One of my favorite stories about this song is that Stigler’s daughter and grandson have both heard it. His grandson was a fan before hand too.
Aww is there any video of that?
@@hellionshark3197 yes :). The original(non lyric video) from Sabaton even shows the video of his daughter thanking them for telling her father's story.
just like how at first charlie brown and franz stigler learned of each other through telephone wire,
his daughter and the sabaton crew would first meet through the internet,
it really is just a cherry on top
Where is your source? Is it a video or article? Now I'm interested.
@@dreliq981 their sabaton history video about this talks about it
'I love you, Charlie'
Stigler may have not gotten a Medal, but gaining a friend who is like a brother and this epic song that will be forever in our history is way better!
In music Stigler has achieved immortality!
@@gamingforever9121 they both have.
@@jeremycox2983 agreed
Sometimes war is killing, sometimes it's saving lives.
@@kevinramsey417 yes prefect....
A good soldier knows when to attack, a good man knows when not to attack.
I like that!
"True courage is about knowing not when to take a life but when to spare one." - Gandalf.
@@fluffybacon Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand, courage is knowing you are licked from the beginning and seeing it through to the end. -Atticus (TKAM)
He protecc
He attacc,
But most importantly,
He know when NOT TO attacc.
he protecc, he attacc, but most importantly, he friend
That man is more well known for his mercy than he ever would be if he was awarded the cross for taking the other pilot down. In times of hate, basic human kindness is the most extraordinary.
I sense Gandalf in this quote :D
@@kadator3098 Now that you mention it this is something gandalf would say
Every war is a time of horror and the only hate you have is the fact that you're there not for your enemy the real hate is for the government
Most people dont want to fight in the war, but have to. Whether it be money, obligation, or whatever their reasoning might be, most are just people who want to go back home
not all germans were nazis and not all nazis were german
The story of the song.;- During ww2, American bombers were bombing Bremen, and a bomber was severely damaged by German fighters. Fighter pilot Franz Stigler, recently rearmed and refueled, caught up with the retreating bomber in his BF109, and could see through the damages the injured crew. Instead of finishing it off, he stayed close to the bomber so that german Anti-Air would not target them. He tried to mouth and gesture for them to fly to Sweden to get aid, but pilot Charlie brown and crew didn't understand. Franz then maintained the escort until they were over open water.
Franz did this because he considered finishing a damaged plane with the injured crew the same as shooting parachuting pilots, which was (and is) a war crime.
Charlie Brown 50 years later managed to find Franz and they became friends until Franz's death.
Its more sad when u realize Brown died several months later, like he couldnt live without him
its also rumored that hilariously, Stigler's air trainer actually said to him, and I quote:
"If I ever hear about you shooting at men in parachutes, I'd head down there and shoot you myself."
Woke: "You're a Nazi!"
Me: *thinks of Stigler and Rudel*
Me: "Thank you!" 🤣
Edit - my comments are getting removed now...
@@TheKhopesh stigler, not a nazi.
When I joined the Air Force I wanted to fly so bad but but my eyesight didn't allow it. Instead I got to fix the planes. I'm so proud learning about this story. Mercy is powerful!
Stigler did not receive his medal.
However he has been immortalized by one of the greatest metal bands of our time.
I'd say that's equally good if not better.
he got an iron cross 1st class
@@bjrnjordan4374 If I remember right they would get a medal for every confirmed take-down on another aircraft, thus why they are saying he gave up his medal. That didn't mean he didn't get ANY medals lol
Better I'd say. This award didn't cost him his humanity
Definitely better.
Instead of a little pin, he got a song written about him that's been heard by tens of millions.
Seems to me that Stigler got well-earned -Medal- *_Metal_* for this after all... 🤣
Who needs an honorary medal if you could have honorary metal?
:D I really like this one! Cheers, and a slightly belated happy New Year.
👍
Dang...someone give this dude an award for best UA-cam comment lol
Great
The story of this was keeped hidden for a long time and it's mostly luck that we know about this story today.
I wounder how many accounts lile this may have happened but we will never know.
More than you think
@@gray_suit7198 But less than we hope
@@Raivon philosophy vibes
There's a Pacific war story where Saburo Sakai refused to shoot down an American transport after he figured out there were women and children aboard.
The Laconia rescue is well-documented, not kept hidden, yet still very few people know about it. Basically only history nerds, no one else.
The book Honor in the Sky tell their full stories and its even more amazing knowing they found each other by luck in a military newspaper. These men were heroes, to end this comment in the words of Stigler "my countrymen call me a traitor my fellow canadians call me a Nazi, they will never truly understand who I am and why I did those actions that day".
The book is titled "The Higher Call".
@@Thomas.Wright your right I forgot the title. Its been a good but since I remebered where I out the book.
The book is really good and it describes both stigler and Charlie’s stories although they have passed their story Will be for ever immortalized in the song and in the book
@@Thomas.Wright my 18 year old daughter read it and is now buying other books about the characters and their stories in Sabaton songs. We recently saw them in Nashville (our 3rd time) , and she looked all o er for a book about Alvin York. Found it in an antique book store. Also found one about The World War written right after WW1, so nearly 100 years old.
Maybe not, but he’ll forever be remembered for his compassion and mercy. And that, I believe, is a great legacy to have.
"Fly, fighting fair, it’s the code of the air
Brothers, heroes, foes"
that line always gets me that I shed tears. That's where I understand the humanity in this song that guys like Stigler did such an heroic thing and the brotherhood he and Charlie made years later in 1990 only adds to it.
Probably the best part of the story, is they did become friends. And when One died, he was merely waiting for the other to fly to heaven
@@goldosprey it goes to prove that in the mids of war, humanity finds it's way through to another when one 'brother' sees another and does not wish to take a life and rather life and survive even when risking his own life. A true heroic side even if it comes to the enemy you face.
@@Kanefan701 Even in the interview they did together, Charlie said that seeing the other pilot for the first time was like seeing a long lost brother or family member you haven't seen in years. Because of the German pilot, all members of the B17 plane, the 'Ye Olde Pub', survived the war except one.
Even without the escort, the crew wouldn't abandon their plane as they flew to the wall of guns waiting for them. They'd have had to leave one of the crew behind on the plane while the other 8 jumped. So there was already honor going on between the Ye Olde Pub's crew not wanting to abandon their crewmate.
I don't think anyone could top the moment those 10 men had between those two planes.
It reminds me of how some submariners used to pause for a moment after downing another submarine, because they often realized that could have been them. It shock many to the core how close they came to death.
The sad reality is that as the war draw to an end, honour was often lost. A lot of Germans abandoned their chivalry to down as many airmen as possible on the other side as they were loosing. Worst bit is most men weren't there out of choice, only 10% of them were nazis and the % of those that didn't want to go to war was almost the same as the number who weren't.
Sameeeeee
Respect you
he had the choice between getting a medal and keeing his soul, and he made the right choice, there is no ammount of medals in this world that are worth one's true honor.
In the end, he chose not to receive the medal and lose his soul.
What kind of soul and honor can we talk about?
The city was bombed on Christmas night, his comrades died defending their country and their city from this air raid.
And he released the plane so that it could continue to fly and bomb his cities.
Do you think those who died in the city will agree that by his act he saved his soul?
@@dimushka383 They bombed a MILITARY TARGET, a MILITARY FACTORY. Get over yourself.
Getting a Metal song about him is better than getting a Medal.
Something i think people fail to see about war is the stuff like this, people generally think war is just about the killing the enemies and winning but in some moments it’s making new friends with the enemy and saving someone else’s life, there was two combat medics of the US army during WWII that set up a hospital in a church during D-day and they saved not only Allied troops they also saved German troops, one said in there journal something along the lines of how the Germans were just like them but in a different uniform, it’s absolutely amazing to see Sabaton make music out of events like this because it shines light on other parts of war that is barely seen.
Thank you so much for your message and your recognition!
That is my favorite story of D-Day!
There are no winners in war, only those who haven't lost their humanity.
“True courage comes knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one”-Gandalf
This was an absolutely fantastic event and so well performed by Sabaton. Thank you for making this episode into history. Cheers.
Thank you so much for your words
Hello Sabaton
@@Sabaton thank you
@@RonAllenTaylor not you
@@TheMadridsta672 not you, Sabaton
Fame is temporary, friends are forever.
but if you get a song from sabaton about you, your fame is immortalized
A crisp salute and RIP Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown and the crew of Ye Olde Pub. Brothers, Heroes, Foes. And thank you Sabaton for the amazing songs and art that you create… and the powerful and honorable way that you tell these incredible true stories of history and heroes.
The way he sing «Brothers, heroes, foes» is just astonishing. This song is underrated
I have no words to express how amazing sabaton is, much love from Portugal!
Thank you very much from Sweden!
You know, Sabaton are effectively modern day bards, recounting and singing the tales of history so others may hear them. And in that sense, Franz Stigler was a hero of legend, having his legacy immortalized for having the humanity and mercy to spare people whom he likely would have been told were enemies by his commanding officers.
This video I can watch without getting emotional but the animated one with the real Brown and Stigler in the end is just impossible
Great work!
Thank you Damian
One of the most heartwarming stories out of WW2 that I have ever heard. Sabaton did a amazing job at the feels in this song.
whats even more heartwarming is the fact after decades charlie and franz met again and became bestfriends
Learning about the history behind each sabaton makes it better.
Have you come across their Sabaton History channel with Indy Neidell yet? If not, you have to check it out.
This absolutely slaps
Pinshis bots Horny de aqui al lado. Pero tienes Razon mano :)
even more so than Joakim and his knee-!
Nah this fucking kicks
"True courage is knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one."
Gandalf in the Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
'Look to the right, and then look again.' I love that line! It's like what Charlie must've done that day. He looked to the right, and couldn't believe that a German plane was flying right beside him...
I will never stress enough how Heroes is my all time favourite album of Sabaton because it brings to light such rare events and acts of heroism that are conveniently overlooked by History books and teachers alike , leading to people having a very basic and simplistic views on conflicts such as WW1 and WW2 , preferring to believe that heroism and cruelty were exclusive to only one or the other side of the Wars .
Heroism , courage and honour have no nationality , no religion , no gender nor colour , nor ideals .
Thank you Sabaton for honouring the memories of those forgotten and overlooked Heroes :)
This was pretty much my first Sabaton song that I had ever heard. It lead me to two things which to this day have had a huge impact on me:
1- The story behind this song, and what has become my favorite book and WWII story of all time: "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos.
2- Sabaton's music as a whole who have become one of my favorite bands of all time.
Thank you Sabaton! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!
I always have an earworm in my head. and then, I sometimes get reminded that music other than Sabaton exists!
Here's a third reason that'll make you like this song even more.
Steigler's grandson is actually a sabaton fan and when he heard this he sent it to his mom (steigler's daughter) and in response she sent the sabaton crew a heartfelt message via video and attended their concert when the album was first released.
I spent 40 minutes trying to turn up the bass on my headphones for a 4 minute song, and it all was worth it because it's Sabaton.
Would appreciate for someone to make a powerful, hard bass version. This song is power metal at its finest.
The pause between brothers, heroes… foes on the third verse makes a nice dramatic effect. Sabaton’s ability to make poetry out of metal music never ceases to amaze me. The dramatic pause creates a distinction between Franz Stingler and other members of the German high command who previously stated that Germany would not follow the code of the air.
Honor and Codes something we used to hold dear is sadly in short supply today but its good to have people like you who remind us about them thank you Sabaton
Uh huh, I wonder if people back then said the same thing about the old days...
There is probably more examples of honor and codes nowadays then way back when
@@jm6456 a lot of times, honorable acts are not usually attention getting events. honor can be taking your kids to a movie like you promised or not lying about something even if you can get away from it. Acts of betrayal are always flashy because you hurt your own people.
I think we should still carry that supply of honor and codes for us and too all here and Sabaton can be really proud that they know in themselves it's something that we can't forget.
A brilliant song, and with a wonderful epilogue which we know about due to the ending of Yarnhub's excellent animation.
That just breaks me every time I see it.
If only we could have more of this kind of heroism without the horrors of war.
And thank you Sabaton for bringing the story of this act of chivalry to all of us who would never have known of it.
Thank you for your words Phil
Something that people don't understand is that Stigler actually won a medal... which is having a Sabaton song about him!
Brown and Stigler may have not gotten medals, but they got something better, a friendship. What a powerful song, and such an amazing message!
Wait a sec I’ve listened to this song many times but I just realized it’s about that story where there was an injured allied bomber and a German fighter escorted it to the ocean! The pilots met up after the war and became super close friends for the rest of their lives I believe:D
Yep, it's about the Brown-Stigler Incident (If that is what it's called, I forget the name)
Ya something iv learned from this band is that not everything is told in history classes just the bear minimum.
@@recoilbandit5368 well, they can't teach you everything. They only tell you about the political spectrum mostly with with generally agreed upon opinions from citizens during those times such as opinions on government decisions and on women and POC for white people. The short stories are mostly there for better understanding of the situations. Also, this story in particular is almost useless to teach in history classes, yes it can be taught as moral understanding of different perspectives but remember, exceptions don't count, only the masses. Instead, these stories are left to media to cover like a film, book, game, or even in this case, a song.
У небес кодекс есть
И в бою важна честь
Братьев, героев, врагов.
one of the best Sabaton songs
Sabaton + Any war game = Unstoppable.
For this song, get War thunder, farm a B 17 get a friend, with a Bf109 and yes
@@Boone69 When I get a PC, I’ll make sure to do that with my strategy partner.
@@CaptainPoverV War thunder also is on PS4-5 if you are a console player. And also, people says it is easier to fly planes with a joystick, but i have not tested it since i dont have one.
@@Raivo_Melnis alright, I’ll check it out.
any pvp game*
Stigler was not a Nazi, he was a German. Like most in the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. Duty, Honor, Country.
I love how sabaton gives you more info on the actual history in the comments
I still love this song and it’s story! Brings me to tears and gives me chills every time without fail!
Thanks a lot for your words
It was the first sabaton song that made me cry. In the album Heroes it has a more deeper emotional feeling what true heroes are and how they did their part. Again that's the wonderful thing about their music and telling history.
everytime i heard this song. iam gonna cry. the most epic TRUE HEROES IN WAR. respect humanity!!! PROUD OF YOU SABATON!!♥♥ greetings from Indonesia
This and the Christmas Day truce are to two favorite war stories that were almost lost to the deepest parts of history but thanks to sabaton I now have a way to keep these stories living and to remind people that even in war love and honor can bloom and friendships can me made from both fronts
No Bullets Fly and the Christmas Truce are the two songs that hit me deep and I cry to cause it brings out the understanding of what humanity can do and be like during a time of war in a moment of where we recognise each other and that we're all 'brothers', we breathe the same air and we bleed the same blood. Just you like said we all even in the last few darkest years since need to help and remind others that in war love and honor can bloom and friendships can be made as well as brotherhood.
The first song that makes me fall in love with this band
Great opener! 😉
@@Sabaton
Oh Lord.. my comment got commented 🙏🏻
@@Sabaton same here,
Ps. Bismarck is incredible GREAT job guys
An iconic, true story.
Both pilots met, a long time after and remained firm friends. They died, old men, within weeks of each other.
This is one of the most touching war stories i have ever heard.
Just two great warriors following an unspoken code . It took more bravery to show mercy than to attack a defenseless target
Even enemies can show humanity. A man chose mercy over killing another that's a hero in my book.
Had never heard of Sabaton until reading about Brown & Stigler and the song was mentioned.
The story is, by the way, typical of airmen and by no means unique, and to an unreconstructed 60s/70s rocker this track is just perfect.
FYI even in war/battle a plane shooting a parachuting airman is an absolute no-no to a flyer, and Stigler treated this crippled B17 as little better than a parachute case.
All credit to Stigler and his (much later) friend Brown. Immortals.
Sabayon, brother’s you can bring emotions out amazingly. You are a treasure given to this world.
That's called Mercy in the war
There is no Honor among thieves
But there is Honor in the Sky
I live in Bremen and never heard this story. But now I did.. love it
It's a great story!! We have a Sabaton History episode on it as well as an animated story video. You should check them out! 🤘
@@Sabaton I will :D
And How? Are you glad that the one who was supposed to defend your city helped the one who bombed it? And those who died from bombs are proud of such a son of the country?
@@dimushka383 I am just glad we lost the war.
This song is amazing
This story is amazing
Isnt it just the coolest thing that these heros being almost lost to history are being immortalized for a new generation by sabaton
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I can’t help but love a song called No Bullets Fly.
0:55 this vocal melody was used again in steel commanders
And It Kicks Ass
I always liked the line "said goodbye to the cross he deserved" because of the layered meaning. There is the literal meaning of the iron cross that stigler would have received for his action, and there is the moral meaning to it.
I can't see that line any other way and I love it so much
Knight's Cross.
@@Thomas.Wright sure.
one of the best songs, the way the drums build during the chanting, and how the song restarts after the climax is *chefs kiss* even better with the animated video seeing both planes flying parallel
Amazing real story, amazing song.
"No Bullets Fly" will always be one of my favorite Sabaton songs because while my maternal grandfather did not fly a B-17, he did fly bombing missions over Germany with the Army Air Corps and what happened to Charlie Brown potentially could have happened to him. Stigler's commander had told him and his fellow Luftwaffe pilots that if he should ever hear of one of them shooting at soldiers using parachutes to eacape a damaged plane, he would shoot them himself.
“Your brother, Franz.” So anyways I started sobbing
It's events like this which reminds us, wars are not merely fought by soldiers,
but by humans.
Отличная композиция с экскурсом в историю. Sabaton, большое спасибо! Послушал с удовольствием! 👍👏
Русский брат привет на англоязычном видео
@@deadman8694 Привет! 🤝
The metal treatment such a true story deserves
This is one of those stories that gives you hope for humanity
One of my favorite Sabaton songs of all time. Acts of mercy such as this are truly worthy of legend, and may Stigler and Charlie rest in peace.
This guy has been immortalized through his actions and santons songs
No Bullets Fly. Was the very first Sabton song i heard became a instant fan of Sabton right then and there. They're my number one favorite band. They're the perfect band for me since im a huge history buff. Long Live Sabton!
Something similar to this happened before, in WWI an Ace French pilot name Gearge Geanemar [did I spell that correctly?] that was in a Dogfight with a German fighter plane and when the German's guns jammed due to 'stoppage' eventually the French Ace [after not shooting for a while] flew by and waved slightly before flying, parting ways.
I can provide a link to the video.
Link 😢😢😢😢
Dogfights covered it "the first dogfighters" is the name of the episode
One can be violent, but one can never forget things that make them human.
Sabaton always knows what i want
Sabaton is the best for sure. I have a playlist which i play when im playing games and it has 24 songs in it and 19 of the 24 songs are Sabaton songs
This song is one of the greatest you ever did!
Gotta say, Sabaton's music makes up about a third of my work out Playlist
Вдруг засекли одного врага снизу
Поторопись, заряди и заправь
Но через дыры в корпусе им видны
Внутри пилоты, напуганы, ранены
Направо глянь и еще повтори
В глаза противнику посмотри
Но не летят
Пули как прежде
В этот час он милосерден
У небес кодекс есть
И в борьбе важна честь
Братья, герой, враг
Ради смертей
В небе словно гром
Б-17
Скоро дом
Ради смертей
Отныне ему не видать уже крест
Он рисковал два раза за день
И спас врага неизвестного
Сопроводил из обстрела в укрытие
Махнув рукой улетел вдаль
Its called honor.... Yes we are enemies....but we will fight in equal terms.... We need that kind of respect!
This song never fails to make me tear up a little.
Sabaton is the greatest metal band from the XXI century. There, I said it. No other band delivers such an amazing live show. 🤘🏻
СПАСИБО, " САБАТОН"!!!! ВЫ, ДЕЛАЕТЕ НЕОЦЕНИМОЕ!!!!
My sister in law, who is strangely a big WWII fanatic, was talking to me about strange stories from that war, so I randomly asked her about this incident. She had no clue about it.
So I told her the story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stilger. I swear, as I neared the end, she was wiping tears from her eyes. She thanked me for informing her of this story.
She told me, and I quote, “It’s such an amazing thing to hear. To know that even in the darkest of times, we can still see the very best of humanity.”
I can’t really say I disagree with her.
Have u told her about the Christmas Truce from WW1 tho?
I really love the part before the last verse it's so beautiful and I imagine the pilots watching each other from there cockpits as the flew on
The real history. Evergreen.
i could listen to this all day
I always listen Sabaton on a good volume and enjoy all songs, but No Bullets Fly is the one song that will always become my neighbour's and the morning commute's favourite song.
I think Sabaton are now posting some good lyric video of the songs from the Heroes album
He may not acquired the medal, but he saved generations and had a friend that treated him as a brother, and that, values much more than a medal paid with blood...
Stigler stopped counting his victories and he dismissed the cross. He did not celebrate killing. He had hundreds of Victories and was one of the best m-262 pilots at the end.
The Medal he deserved is the friends he saved along the way
remeber kids, always do the morally good thing, you might get a sabaton song based off of you
**Salute**
07 to the crew of Ye Old Pub and Franz Stigler.
Spread your wings and fly, gentlemen. God be with you.
This song really reminds everyone that not everyone is a crazed ideology chaser, some were just men doing their duty, and when they saw another man in need, but down that weapon and risked everything to help their brother in arms. Even in war, the humanity of people can shine through, and in an age where humanity is in short supply, we need more of that.
i love sabaton❤
When I first started listening to you guys I didn't expect to learn stuff but you guys have taught me alot about the world wars. I feel like I can ace any history test now
Masterpiece By Sabaton! Love this song!!🇸🇪🇸🇪🤘🤘🎸🎸👑👑👏👏👁️
I just want to say thank you to Sabaton for introducing me to this story, shortly after discovering Sabaton and this song I was inspired to learn more about this amazing story. I highly recommend reading “A higher call “ by Adam makos and then listen to this again when your done .
I get chills and goosebumps. One of the hardest things in life isnt standing up to your enemies, but to your friends or to your side, not to mention affording mercy to a foe.
I learned more history from Sabaton in a month than I learned in all my years during high school.
The greatest form of flattery is having a sabaton song made about you