The Castellammarese War: The Real-Life Rise of the Godfathers

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
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  • @warographics643
    @warographics643  Рік тому +18

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      @deforged Рік тому +1

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    • @Chris-xz8fm
      @Chris-xz8fm Рік тому +1

      Please do something pre 20th centers at least like the good old days when u started this channel I need a break from Ukraine I

    • @mikewatkinson1996
      @mikewatkinson1996 Рік тому

      Could you possibly please do a video on the current & past crises in Sudan? I would love to know more about this conflict.

    • @bluevu5763
      @bluevu5763 Рік тому

      Apologies as my question doesn't have to do with this video. But what happened to the 'Aid to Ukraine: is America Getting a Good Deal' video? I used that video a ton to show critics of our spending why it is in our interests to help.

  • @williamblack6912
    @williamblack6912 Рік тому +190

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    • @personzorz
      @personzorz Рік тому +3

      For Ridge Wallet

    • @kevinfoster1138
      @kevinfoster1138 Рік тому +6

      Simon wouldn't understand this joke LOL

    • @duncancurtis5971
      @duncancurtis5971 Рік тому +1

      Ice him!

    • @conorbannon5024
      @conorbannon5024 Рік тому +2

      Simon never refuses an offer 😅

    • @MLGProTroller
      @MLGProTroller Рік тому

      @@kevinfoster1138Bro literally quoted The Godfather and tried mimic his voice like Vito’s well quoting it. What makes you think he wouldn’t know?

  • @rashkavar
    @rashkavar Рік тому +57

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    • @ZOOMPZ00mp
      @ZOOMPZ00mp Рік тому +1

      just google "Degloving"

    • @LilBipper
      @LilBipper Рік тому +4

      I appreciate the thought, and concern that you put into this reply.
      But might I point out, you are replying to the *advertisement* content of this video. Please stop doing this.
      This is only encouraging these creators to continue to ruin their own videos by sticking advertisements in them.

    • @mauricedavis2160
      @mauricedavis2160 Рік тому

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    • @emeraldfinder5
      @emeraldfinder5 Рік тому

      @@LilBipper how is it ruining the videos? It gives creators the funds to make better content, and you can just skip like 40 seconds

    • @FlyingDutchmanSims
      @FlyingDutchmanSims Рік тому

      @@LilBipper what a clown. Imagine wanting the creators you enjoy the work, make money out of it, right?

  • @stephenlavin7512
    @stephenlavin7512 Рік тому +17

    The Moustache Pete in the photo was Giuseppe "the old fox" Morello who was Masseria's official Don turned under boss during the Castellmamare War...He won the previous Mafia - Camorra War 1915 - 1917 against Morano and his Napoletano Camorra from Napoli cementing the Siciliano Cosa Nostra as the dominate Mafia in America....great book by Nigel Cawthorne "History of the Mob" if anyone is interested

  • @twinboeing
    @twinboeing Рік тому +46

    Love you guys!
    Unfortunately, the photo of Maranzano at 6:23 is a popular error. This man is Salvatore Messina, another mobster. There are no known photos of Maranzano other than his bloody corpse. A fascinating video explanation of this common error can be found here > ua-cam.com/video/kEzEAkMIkBs/v-deo.html
    (Yes, i called the explanation fascinating.)

    • @mrthefinder105
      @mrthefinder105 Рік тому +1

      There are some mre errors in this video. But I dont care to point all out. But the youtube channel The Mob Archeologisthave great videos about diffrent relations between Italien famelies and also the commisionn befor lucky and Maranzano. They have the first video about myth about lucky is great. I read allot about the mob so im a bit of a nerd.

  • @ignitionfrn2223
    @ignitionfrn2223 Рік тому +10

    1:45 - Chapter 1 - Masseria, maranzano & mafioso factionalism
    3:55 - Mid roll ads
    5:10 - Back to the video
    7:20 - Chapter 2 - Masseria vs maranzano
    10:55 - Chapter 3 - Mustache petes vs young turks
    14:20 - Chapter 4 - Rise of the 5 families

  • @QueenetBowie
    @QueenetBowie Рік тому +32

    Just finished watching BoardwalkEmpire and it’s great hoe many characters represented from that show are included here, I keep thinking “Hey! I know who that guy is!”

    • @HorseshoeCrab1998
      @HorseshoeCrab1998 Рік тому

      Loved that show, except the last season, otherwise it was amazing

  • @michaelsinger4638
    @michaelsinger4638 Рік тому +24

    Lucky Luciano really was a criminal genius.

  • @kevinfoster1138
    @kevinfoster1138 Рік тому +21

    I love American Mafia history. And listening to Simon tell us about it, just puts a smile on my face because he's so far removed from it.

  • @Hillbilly001
    @Hillbilly001 Рік тому +9

    This is gonna be good. Mafia on Warographics. Outstanding! Cheers

  • @kevinbourke1847
    @kevinbourke1847 Рік тому +25

    Please do the yakuza civil war in the 80s

  • @jayfelsberg1931
    @jayfelsberg1931 Рік тому +3

    Reportedly when questioned about the killing of Joe the Boss, Lucky said he heard a commotion in the restaurant, and said as soon as he was done washing his hands he went to find out what happened. Nice touch

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um Рік тому +23

    "We are all honorable men here, we do not have to give each other assurances as if we were lawyers." -- Don Vito Corleone

    • @michaelbecker2435
      @michaelbecker2435 Рік тому +7

      actually that was Emilio Barzini who says that. Vito brings up vengeance for Santino. and Bruno tattalia

    • @richievu4055
      @richievu4055 Рік тому

      Lol, Barzini said that

    • @MLGProTroller
      @MLGProTroller Рік тому

      - Don Emilio Barzini (correction)

  • @lorenzopirrone7388
    @lorenzopirrone7388 Рік тому +5

    I live in the town neighboring Castellammare del Golfo lol where the term castellamarese war comes from

  • @ivanaandric5703
    @ivanaandric5703 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for telling the true story behind "Olive oil war" in the Goodfarher. Brilliant and well reaserched! A true pleasure to watch!

  • @Tommy-5684
    @Tommy-5684 Рік тому +7

    id love to see episodes on the 1st and 2nd 'Ndrangeta wars in Calabria. between the two they where responasble for well over 800 dears

  • @resileaf9501
    @resileaf9501 Рік тому +7

    This was very fun. Much smaller in scope than the usual fare we get here, but no less impactful.

  • @chrisherman7531
    @chrisherman7531 Рік тому +4

    Outstanding video. Just entertaining and informative.

  • @williamcutolo4535
    @williamcutolo4535 Рік тому +2

    Awesome Video!!!! This was definitely as instrumental as other conflicts between countries!

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 Рік тому +3

    Simon, excellent interpretation of those lines from the Godfather!

  • @ironpro1511
    @ironpro1511 Рік тому +5

    Video 12 of asking Simon and team to do a Syrian civil war video or perhaps more, as well as a Rise and Fall of ISIS
    Would appreciate it a lot

  • @joeylawn36111
    @joeylawn36111 Рік тому +2

    8:02 Gaetani Reina's daughter later married Joe Valachi, the first major Mafiosi to turn informant and break _omerta_ , the code of silence.

  • @robert48044
    @robert48044 Рік тому +5

    The Godfather is a n easy read. I recommend it and Fools Die by Puzzo.

  • @JackBarrett7
    @JackBarrett7 Рік тому +2

    On THIS, the day of my daughters wedding. I once heard a British guy say how every American is OBSESSED with the Godfather and act like theres something wrong with you if you havent seen it a hundred times.. and hes right. Everyone should see it at least 100 times.

  • @cudasloth3458
    @cudasloth3458 Рік тому +5

    Whats up with all of warographics videos going private for some reason! Thats a shame to see! Hopefully nothing too bad happening, i was looking forward to a couple that were available like 2 days ago but now a huge amount of them have been delisted! Hope alls good simon!

  • @pyromania1018
    @pyromania1018 Рік тому +5

    As great as that movie was, it sanitized the mafia too much. Movies like "Casino" and "Goodfellas" give a more accurate portrayal.

    • @twinboeing
      @twinboeing Рік тому +1

      Not enough for Sinatra. He beat the crap out of Puzo when saw him eating at the same restaurant. Things like Moe Green's assassination (which was modeled after the hits on Siegel and Anastasia) may or may not have rubbed certain people the wrong way.

    • @andreasottohansen7338
      @andreasottohansen7338 Рік тому +2

      Makes sense, Casino and Goodfellas are based on real people and events, where The Godfather is not

  • @xBruceLee88x
    @xBruceLee88x Рік тому +2

    That bit within the first minute, there's a reference to that in the movie Zootopia

  • @noahlogue
    @noahlogue Рік тому +1

    A good follow up video to watch after this one would be Count Dankulas video on Murder Incorporated .

  • @TheRowdyHouseCat
    @TheRowdyHouseCat Рік тому +1

    Good episode as usual Simon, my favorite channel of yours. But did you or Spotify remove this from its platform? I really liked listening to the podcast on Spotify while working and I cannot watch youtube while at the office. Please add it back to the Spotify platform if you are able to do so, gracias.

  • @LarsLiveLaughLove
    @LarsLiveLaughLove Рік тому

    their big family is really awesome there, I think is the point that needs to be emphasized here!

  • @garyfrombrooklyn
    @garyfrombrooklyn Місяць тому

    A testament to the writing from Mario Puzo, is that Simon made that into statement feel threatening

  • @ExploderFXbros
    @ExploderFXbros Рік тому +3

    Can you do the Barbary Wars?

  • @hidesbehindpseudonym1920
    @hidesbehindpseudonym1920 Рік тому +3

    The best part of this is the red bull on the desk. (Writing and presentation were great as always.)

  • @stewartmerrell8321
    @stewartmerrell8321 Рік тому

    Love the video...something different real nice !!!

  • @Conn30Mtenor
    @Conn30Mtenor 10 місяців тому

    10:36 That team consisted of Vito Genovese, Joey Adonis, Benjamin Siegel and Albert Anastasia.

  • @zch7491
    @zch7491 Рік тому +2

    I'm gonna give you a redbull you can't refuse

  • @mauricedavis2160
    @mauricedavis2160 Рік тому

    What app helps me keep up with all of Simon's channels!!!🤔🤔🤔

  • @cillianwebster4886
    @cillianwebster4886 Рік тому

    Hey Simon and co., Why have so many of your videos been 'privatised' recently. I was look for the video on 'El Salvador's War on gangs' but I can't find it now. Could you explain what's happened?

  • @Chiefrunongrass
    @Chiefrunongrass Рік тому +1

    Yes!

  • @nomoss9600
    @nomoss9600 Рік тому +1

    Frankly I’m shocked you had not done this one yet.

  • @patrickbath5308
    @patrickbath5308 Рік тому +1

    It was between the Italians, real greaseball shit.
    -Ray Liotta

  • @RAS_Squints
    @RAS_Squints Рік тому +2

    I don't know why, but when I first saw the title, I thought it said 'Castlevainia Wars'

  • @BuhurtUK
    @BuhurtUK Рік тому +5

    Simon probably hearing those words for the first time as he reads them there 😂

  • @dt3008
    @dt3008 Рік тому +3

    Don’t you have an Italian writer on your team? Can’t believe they’d let you say Cam”PAIN”ia and Ca”LAY”bria. It’s like the battle of “SHILL-loh” again. Quick tip, if it’s not an English name or word, assume “a” makes the sound it’s supposed to “ah”. Still one of my favorite UA-camrs Simon

    • @ZOOMPZ00mp
      @ZOOMPZ00mp Рік тому +3

      i dont expect him to pronounce things correctly. hes said as much. #vivacalabria

  • @mathewkeen2356
    @mathewkeen2356 Рік тому

    That's not a pic of maranzano. OCshorts did a video on the pissed I'd.

  • @fedoramaster6035
    @fedoramaster6035 Рік тому

    I love the little history references that mobsters make in their mob history. The night of Sicilian vespers was a real thing in history where a buncha Sicilians murdered every Frenchmen they could find.

  • @robdon3472
    @robdon3472 Рік тому

    You did it! You actually did it!

  • @Hellseeker1
    @Hellseeker1 Рік тому +6

    Today, I would trust a Mob member with my life over a politician any day of the week.

  • @brianjones7660
    @brianjones7660 Рік тому

    At 15:33….The Commission poster.
    Top center is Stefano Maggadino, the Buffalo area Don.
    His cover business, to this day, is, wait for it….
    Maggadino Funeral Home. You can’t make this up.
    Good friend of mine , he went to a suburban HS with his g’kids.
    He recently stopped by to look in on the g’son who now ran the show. Just old time stuff between buddies, then….
    A hood from Central Casting, thick neck, bad tie, flies in the door.
    Hey, what do I do with the body? he says…..it’s in the trunk.
    Turns to look at Sam. Awkward silence ensues.
    Sam asks where’s the bathroom at?
    Goon points down the hallway…..Sam comes back and resumes the conversation…..
    There have been burial ceremonies with eight pallbearers. Heavier than usual dear departed, I guess……😉

  • @alarictheredboi276yearsago4

    I didn’t know about this channel I clicked on it and got flashbanged by Simon on yet another one of his 10,000 channels lmao.

  • @RidgeWalletYT
    @RidgeWalletYT Рік тому +1

    Cool ring 😎

  • @colmcarrigg603
    @colmcarrigg603 Рік тому

    There was a very interesting video about the gangs in El Salvador that I saw earlier today... what happened to it?

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 Рік тому +1

    Don Simon.

  • @ianmoore3470
    @ianmoore3470 Рік тому +1

    Wait how have you not done jimmy hoffa yet

  • @pluckinmageetar
    @pluckinmageetar Рік тому

    Bofia -
    "Mafia" with a head-cold.

  • @bernardkealey6449
    @bernardkealey6449 Рік тому +1

    Ok now do The Browser Wars

  • @jankusthegreat9233
    @jankusthegreat9233 Рік тому

    What Simons mafia be called?

  • @b42baritone
    @b42baritone Рік тому +1

    Talk about the subject, Not commercials. .

  • @daehr9399
    @daehr9399 Рік тому

    Why'd they yank your El Salvador video?

  • @gerrythekay
    @gerrythekay Рік тому

    Oh Simon! That photo of “Maranzano” has long been debunked. Poor research I’m afaid.

  • @taunteratwill1787
    @taunteratwill1787 Рік тому +1

    The man you show is NOT Maranzano. 😎

  • @samwill7259
    @samwill7259 Рік тому +1

    Sure, now most of the crooks just work in boardrooms and all their rackets are legal

  • @MarianneKat
    @MarianneKat Рік тому

    Excuse me if I'm explaining this simply, but making drugs doesn't make the black market turn legit. It just moves on to whatever it believes will make them money next, be it other drugs, sex, construction, govt, etc.

  • @nickglover6229
    @nickglover6229 Рік тому

    Hey this is Rudolph Valentino's photo not Maranzano 😂

  • @jimbrown4898
    @jimbrown4898 3 місяці тому

    It has been proven that the picture that is commonly used for Maranzano ISN'T him. FACT CHECK IT

  • @Hellseeker1
    @Hellseeker1 Рік тому

    Simon need his energy or he get angry

  • @Rolo_Bambino
    @Rolo_Bambino Рік тому

    Lucky

  • @EvilM0nkeyRules
    @EvilM0nkeyRules Рік тому

    Simon I'm not gonna lie the pre rolled Ads have been really awkwardly placed in every video. Like fuck wait for a pause or something. You just have them interrupt you mid sentence xD

  • @Styxswimmer
    @Styxswimmer Рік тому +1

    I would never want to be a boss. Or underboss. I would prefer to be a consigliere. Brings less heat on you.

  • @positivevibez73
    @positivevibez73 Рік тому +1

    The Mafia still exist today? I thought they died out.

  • @oveja_negra_de_la_familia
    @oveja_negra_de_la_familia Рік тому +1

    rings? seriously? 😂 this is getting ridiculous...or even ringdicilous 🤭

  • @pglanville
    @pglanville 4 місяці тому

    That Maranzano photo is of some English guy. It's not the right picture.

  • @JT-rs5uk
    @JT-rs5uk Рік тому +4

    somewhere an Italian died listening to those pronunciations Simon... Profaci was downright offensive

    • @paulherman5822
      @paulherman5822 Рік тому +4

      I don't think he got the pronunciation of a single name correct. Fortunately they're all dead. 😂

  • @emanuelandersson8510
    @emanuelandersson8510 Рік тому +1

    whaaat?

  • @SSRT_JubyDuby8742
    @SSRT_JubyDuby8742 Рік тому

    😁👍

  • @EAcapuccino
    @EAcapuccino Рік тому +1

    First time a war NOT faught between counties this time
    It's a gang war, 1920s/30s this time! 😅
    🇮🇹 ⚔ 🏙 ⚔ 🇮🇹
    NYC

  • @LilBipper
    @LilBipper Рік тому +1

    3:54 nice advertisement in your video.
    Greatly appreciate it after I have already paid for UA-cam premium, for the exact reason of escaping these shitty ads trying to get me to buy stupid things I don’t need.
    Super classy. 🙄

    • @Doc8776
      @Doc8776 Рік тому

      Videos get demonitized, quit whining, and skip the 90 second ad..

  • @bryancharlebois
    @bryancharlebois Рік тому

    where can I buy that crap???????????????????

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory Рік тому +1

    fifth!

  • @paulgiarmo3628
    @paulgiarmo3628 Рік тому

    The only thing assassinated here was the Italian language, as "spoken" by Simon. Talk about a hit job.

  • @thestevenjaywaymusic7775
    @thestevenjaywaymusic7775 Рік тому +2

    Sounds a bit like Trump. When is going down?

  • @AndrewMitchell123
    @AndrewMitchell123 Рік тому +1

    oh please, Simon dont try to fool us... we OGBB know you never watched Godfather and given how much you hate classics, probably hate it as well... so you are not gonna fool us, thats for sure

  • @Pepsi_Addicted
    @Pepsi_Addicted Рік тому +1

    first

    • @gugman9684
      @gugman9684 Рік тому +1

      17th place and the 2nd idiot to write "first".

  • @daviddevlogger
    @daviddevlogger Рік тому +1

    First
    Pls pin 📌 mine😍🥰

    • @gugman9684
      @gugman9684 Рік тому +1

      You got 4th and not "First".
      Why even pin a moronic stupid comment that is just a load of crap.

  • @scotthabshi843
    @scotthabshi843 Рік тому +2

    This should be on biographics Rusty Venture 😂