Thank you. This is a battle mostly overlooked in history. Both sides had a shortage of rubber, Germany because of difficulties transporting it, the allies because Japan captured the major supplying countries. Ironically, it was a German company that gave the US their start into making synthetic rubber, back in the early 30's. Natural rubber was needed in the US, being mixed with synthetics. Per articles, half a ton of rubber was needed for each plane, a ton for each tank and each soldier needed 32 pounds.
The title is misleading , it's about how an Axis ship first fooled the allies and even when recognised still managed to fulfill its mission and deliver it's supplies, and how three others didn't fool the Allis and paid the price . But still an interesting video interesting . Thanks .
Thank you. It had never really occurred to me that Germany would, through necessity, have operated blockade runners. It is surprising to learn that although identified, this last one made it through. A whole other aspect of the battle of the Atlantic, revealed. Excellent.
@@garyleowilkins So the urge to censor and control other people's behavior was just too much for you? Is the virtue signaling rush you get worth showing the world how toxic you are?
Seizing the distraction, the "Landsman" sprang into action. Beneath its British disguise, it was actually a German blockade runner carrying vital supplies to aid the Axis war effort. The crew, well aware of the risks, had been waiting for the perfect moment to break past Allied defenses.
This is twice as long as it needed to be, the breathless audio was linked to lots of repeated videos of generic ships not involved in this campaign, interspersed with a few that were. But dramatic background music.
Man, Austin Nebbia will always be the heart and voice of these channels. If there ever is a day where the voice changes, hope the guy guides and trains his successor. When the transition ever does occur.
I'm so glad you got Petyr Baelish to narrate this historical tale. Every time a German blockade runner "slipped away in the chaos" I was waiting for the follow up "Chaos is a ladder".
The Liberator that hit (and in fact sunk) Alsterufer was Liberator GR.Mk.V BZ796 (H) of the 311. (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF. The next two Liberators were from the 86th Squadron, but they missed...
Story pacing is all over the place, I think you may want to give this script another draft, maybe run it through chatGPT to make sure your events are being properly prefaced.
It is mentioned that the "merchant ship Osorno, the first of the expected five vital blockade runners, had already slipped past both Barrier and Freecar patrols in the narrow waters between Natal and Freetown." These "narrow waters" are, as the crow flies (in a straight line for you Americans), 1,807.45 mi (2,908.80 km) wide. slightly more than narrow!!!!!!!!
Germany acquired materials through neutral countries, and had friendly relations with Franco in spain. Germany also laundered some 500 million british pounds of counterfeit currency that caused the Bank of England a lot of problems, through neutral nations.
*When the war ended, people thought that peace would bring happiness. But the scars from the past have quietly destroyed generations without anyone realizing it.*
Sweden maintained its neutrality for the entire war. Being a neutral country though doesn’t mean enabling war crimes or facilitating crimes. You can be neutral and still uphold international law and enforce sanctions. Sweden made concession to the allies and the axis in ww2.
Not really. There is good content. Also, loyal subscribers really like the sound of his voice and story telling. Like your mom told you “if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”
@@garyleowilkins I can't disagree with your comments.... but the issue remains that the title does not accurately reflect the content....and the title is INTENTIONALLY exaggerated to draw attention and artificially boost the view count so he makes more $$
You might want to look up how latitude & longitude has been calculated for centuries before GPS existed 🤦🏻♀️ I'm hoping you're joking, if not, I'm embarrassed for you....
Thank you. This is a battle mostly overlooked in history. Both sides had a shortage of rubber, Germany because of difficulties transporting it, the allies because Japan captured the major supplying countries. Ironically, it was a German company that gave the US their start into making synthetic rubber, back in the early 30's. Natural rubber was needed in the US, being mixed with synthetics. Per articles, half a ton of rubber was needed for each plane, a ton for each tank and each soldier needed 32 pounds.
What a bunch of perverts!
The title is misleading , it's about how an Axis ship first fooled the allies and even when recognised still managed to fulfill its mission and deliver it's supplies, and how three others didn't fool the Allis and paid the price . But still an interesting video interesting . Thanks .
Thank you. It had never really occurred to me that Germany would, through necessity, have operated blockade runners. It is surprising to learn that although identified, this last one made it through. A whole other aspect of the battle of the Atlantic, revealed. Excellent.
Thanks for your videos, always look forward to them! Thank you!
This was a good one Dark a very good one keep up this level of video
Assume your adversary is as cunning, as dedicated and as resourceful as you. Though light treatment of Turing, this was a good episode.
Not EQUAL....MORE SO!
The ship neither mocked the allies, nor were they unaware of it.
Your clickbait titles aren't necessary...just tell the story without hyperbole.
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Did you ever stop to think that his subscribers like the “hyperbole”? I prefer to take it as good story telling. If you want dry documentary go to pbs
@@garyleowilkins So the urge to censor and control other people's behavior was just too much for you? Is the virtue signaling rush you get worth showing the world how toxic you are?
@@garyleowilkins
Yes, I guess some simpletons like hyperbole.
Intelligent people don't...because hyperbole infers a lack of credibility.
Why don't you start your own channel? You seem to believe you're an expert.
Seizing the distraction, the "Landsman" sprang into action. Beneath its British disguise, it was actually a German blockade runner carrying vital supplies to aid the Axis war effort. The crew, well aware of the risks, had been waiting for the perfect moment to break past Allied defenses.
This is twice as long as it needed to be, the breathless audio was linked to lots of repeated videos of generic ships not involved in this campaign, interspersed with a few that were.
But dramatic background music.
Then don't watch?
I got suckered in by the title; should have seen the Dark Seas title and avoided.
@@christopherwebb3627 I stopped watching this channel a year ago. Dipped back in today out of curiosity, needn’t have bothered.
True lol @@christopherwebb3627
Man, Austin Nebbia will always be the heart and voice of these channels. If there ever is a day where the voice changes, hope the guy guides and trains his successor. When the transition ever does occur.
Agreed, he is the reason I even watch these videos. I don’t even know who he is, but his voice is perfect for these short form stories
Quite an adventure story.
I'm so glad I don't have to put him on 0.75 speed anymore... Now I can enjoy every second of it
So, what was the "Allied Ship Imposter that fooled everyone"??
I'm so glad you got Petyr Baelish to narrate this historical tale. Every time a German blockade runner "slipped away in the chaos" I was waiting for the follow up "Chaos is a ladder".
Greetings: Thx 4 the share.
Great story
The Liberator that hit (and in fact sunk) Alsterufer was Liberator GR.Mk.V BZ796 (H) of the 311. (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF. The next two Liberators were from the 86th Squadron, but they missed...
Story pacing is all over the place, I think you may want to give this script another draft, maybe run it through chatGPT to make sure your events are being properly prefaced.
It is mentioned that the "merchant ship Osorno, the first of the expected five vital blockade runners, had already slipped past both Barrier and Freecar patrols in the narrow waters between Natal and Freetown." These "narrow waters" are, as the crow flies (in a straight line for you Americans), 1,807.45 mi (2,908.80 km) wide. slightly more than narrow!!!!!!!!
Germany acquired materials through neutral countries, and had friendly relations with Franco in spain. Germany also laundered some 500 million british pounds of counterfeit currency that caused the Bank of England a lot of problems, through neutral nations.
Never expect anything from anyone. Expect anything from Everyone !!!
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My only complaint is that these aren’t long enough 😂
The USS Block Island was my father's ship.
*When the war ended, people thought that peace would bring happiness. But the scars from the past have quietly destroyed generations without anyone realizing it.*
Chinese passionately hate the Japanese still. Oddly I don't hear of or get the same vibe from Japanese towards American people.
A Wolf in Sheep's clothing.
Germany could also use the Baltic and routes via "neutral" Sweden.
Sweden maintained its neutrality for the entire war. Being a neutral country though doesn’t mean enabling war crimes or facilitating crimes. You can be neutral and still uphold international law and enforce sanctions. Sweden made concession to the allies and the axis in ww2.
WTF is a Torbeau torpedo bomber.
Beaufighter armed with a torpedo I assume
Quick google search reveals that Beaufighters armed with rockets were nicknamed Rockbeaus and torpedo armed Beaufighters were nicknamed Torbeaus.
@richardbell7678 thanks have never heard that nickname in 50 years.
Good thing that the Allies got them
Where’s the part where it “fooled everyone”??
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Allies send convoys of 10 to 24 ships with 4, 6, or 8 escorts. Weekly. German send 6 escorts and a luftgruppe for 1 ship. Guess who's going to win?
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Not really. There is good content. Also, loyal subscribers really like the sound of his voice and story telling. Like your mom told you “if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”
@@garyleowilkins I can't disagree with your comments.... but the issue remains that the title does not accurately reflect the content....and the title is INTENTIONALLY exaggerated to draw attention and artificially boost the view count so he makes more $$
when there was no gps ships used to travel at wrong routes everytime
You might want to look up how latitude & longitude has been calculated for centuries before GPS existed 🤦🏻♀️ I'm hoping you're joking, if not, I'm embarrassed for you....
Did you go to Harvard or Yale? You kind of sound Ivy League educated. We all know what kind of education you get at those type of school😂😂😂😂so sad😂😂😂😂
@@mnicholl93I agree with you 100%. I can’t believe someone so ignorant could be so sure of themselves
ところでアメリカ人が一番好きな艦種ってなんなんだ？
I'd say a aircraft carrier
Fletcher class destroyer