In 1918, Alvin York from Tennessee led the 82nd Infantry Division against the German defensive machine gun nests on Hill 223. He captured 132 German soldiers. York became one of America’s most celebrated heroes and acquired numerous medals, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. Read more about Alvin York 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/alvin-york/ ➞ SUBSCRIBE for more Sabaton: sabat.one/UA-cam ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: sabat.one/ytdshop
By the end of the engagement, York and his seven men marched their German prisoners back to the American lines. Upon returning to his unit, York reported to his brigade commander, Brigadier General Julian Robert Lindsey, who remarked: "Well York, I hear you have captured the whole German army." York replied: "No sir. I got only 132."
Alvin York: The most decorated American soldier during WW1 Audie Murphy: The most decorated American soldier during WW2 Both of these badasses have their own ballads written about them from the modern day bards, Sabaton. They say a man truly dies when someone speaks his name for the last time. If that’s the case, then Sabaton has helped these legends achieve immortality. 🙏
I'm related to Alvin York through my maternal grandmother. She's very proud of him and she always has the biggest smile on her face when museums or history books mention him. I will be sure to show her this song next time I see her. Thank you Sabaton, this may be my new favorite from you.
Love the fact that the chorus is "Alvin York entered the Fray" Yet after retelling that he made Sergeant due to the raid, the lyrics become "Sergeant York Entered the fray" Even the lyrics promoted him!
As a Tennesseean, I am awestruck that Sabaton has paid tribute to one of our great hero’s of the state. Sgt Alvin C York is an often forgotten hero, and I am glad that someone outside of Tennessee has recognized him. I’ve watched this video ten times at least.
Cheers, Man. I love people who are proud of their State. I love my home state as much or possibly even more than my Country. There are way too many War Heroes from the Great War that don't get their stories told as they should. While technically not from my home state. My parents went to church with John Playter(author of survivor), long after the second world war. His book was published by Southwest Baptist University. Which is in my home town. Much love to Tennessee from Missouri.
@@littledikkins2 Do you think that doing something evil for the greater good doesn't still count as evil? Honest question. I've been asking myself that all my life.
All men are forged from a single mold, but not all soldiers are equal. Sort them not by medals, nor by rank, the difference lies in their actions under pressure: some men crumble, some men go far, some men go all the way.
@@ericgill4665 bro you never mentioned Francis Pegamagabow. One of Canada's most decorated soldier (correct me if I'm wrong). He fought throughout the first world war.
Germany: "It can't be too hard to fight the allied countries, right?" Russia: *The Walking Dead* Britain: *Angry tractors* France: *Fighting a single battle for almost a year* America: *A dude from Tennesse* Germany: "Well....................shit"
*Germans*: *Wait I forgot my trump card* *places Rommel 7th panzer division/ghost division* Yall gotta stop saying its the wrong war can tell from the hundreds of comments telling me
Dear Sabaton, wanted to let you know that I have been using your music to teach my 11 year old son about history. To see him light up as he listens and realizes that the things you sing about really happened is amazing. His favorite is Resist and Bite, he has even learned the latin phrases. Your goal of having these stories not forgotten is 1 generation safer with him. Thank you for what you do. Keep rockin'!
I’m lucky enough to have married a great granddaughter of Mr. York himself. Although only by marriage, I am extremely proud to carry that lineage forward.
Thank you, Sabaton. As a Tennessee boy, I often get overlooked. Passed off as a dumb southerner without cause. The fact that my favourite band, an ocean away, would write a legendary song about a hero from my state gives me the confidence that I too can change history. This song pumps me up every time.
Glad im not the only Tennessean here. I feel the same way, like I'm just blown to the side and am just some dumb southerner. It's sad when your more represented by a band from Europe than your own people. At the end of the day this is a great way to have my home acknowledged.
Yep same here i'm often made fun of for listening to heavy metal but when we heard Alvin york in our history book I knew it paid off and I told my class things that were not in the book at all
I was kind of hoping they would have updated the lyrics in this one to "assigned to 328th" seeing as York was in the 328th Infantry Regiment, not 338th
NGL, I knew nothing about this until I looked up the whole story and it's just mind blowing. Alvin York was a mere corporal among 17 men attempting to storm a garrison of over 90 German soldiers fortified with a machine gun nest. When 9 of them, including their superior were wounded trying to storm the enemy's field headquarters, York took command of the remainder of his unit, and charged the the position with such ferocity that they overwhelmed the superior forces. After he killed six men charging at him with bayonets using nothing more than a submachine pistol, he then dodged fire from a leading German's officer until the officer had unloaded every last bullet in his gun. The officer, held at gun point by York, and assuming York's ragged forces had surely brought their entire 82nd division with them, surrendered himself and ordered the remainder of his men to stand down. #MostOPAnimeHeroProtagonistsofAllTime
I highly recommend looking at the story of Desmond Doss - the only conscientious objector to win the Medal of Honor. He never used a weapon, and yet saved over 75 people at Hacksaw Ridge in 1945. The movie Hacksaw Ridge tells his story, but the truth is even crazier - instead of evac-ing on a stretcher at the end of the movie, in real life he ended up giving his spot to another wounded soldier. After treating that soldier, a sniper shot him in the arm, fracturing the bone and forcing him to crawl 300 yards to safety. I would love to hear a song about him. :D
My Granddad (yes, Granddad) served in WWI as a Medic with the Royal Highlanders. When my Mom passed away five years ago I went through her things & found a stack of love letters my Granddad had written to my Grandma while he was over there before they were married. The exact location is censored out by a military stamp, but I have the medals he was awarded & he was discharged after being shot & severely wounded in the shoulder. Every time I see pictures of WWI, I look really carefully to see if I can spot my Granddad. I know it's an insane longshot, but I'd love to have to have one. He died when I was just 2, but I still have clear memories of him. My other Grampa served in WWII & my Dad just missed out on Korea. I'm very proud of my family. Thank~You to ALL who keep us safe!
It's a long shot. But it can happen. On the history of the 101st airborne division I saw movies with him in it. And he was even I the video game brothers in arms road to hill 30. Pvt. Kelly. Though it was a fluke and it was also used o the history channel back when they did a history of Normandy with the game.
No other Sabaton song breaks me into tears like this one. Everytime the bridge before the chorus comes, I just can't sing along with Joakim. The part "a rifle and his faith" also makes me hold back my tears. May you rest in peace, Sergeant York.
I was a member of the 82nd from 2005 to 2011. My great uncle cle was in the 82nd and the Battle of the Bulge. Thank you for honoring the All American Division and our legacy!
Is the 82nd still doing the requirement of being born in the US or your family being here long enough? I’m asking as a person of history knowing that the 82nd got the All American pedigree due to them only allowing Americans of American descent into their ranks. Just want to know if that’s still the case.
@@keegantripp1245 I've never heard that requirement ever. We got our name because when we were formed as the 82nd Infantry Division our members were from all 48 states at the time, hence All Americans.
@@davidgillespie8788 huh. Perhaps my own knowledge is missing pieces. I just remember watching a historical documentary or reading about the 82nd and one of the reasons it was called All American was due to them putting heavy restrictions on where you as the recruit came from within the US. So an American born of two Mexican or German parents were not allowed simply because they are 1st generation if I understand the usage of the word at the time of WW1.
@@keegantripp1245 interesting, I never heard that. Our NCOs made us study the history of the 82nd quite a bit and while it's been some years, I do know why we are the All Americans. We have, I believe now, 6 medal of honor recipients and 5 combat jumps total, the first being 1943, and if I remember my Division history that is when we were designated the 82nd Airborne Division. I will for sure look into the recruitment history because that is one I've never heard of. My great uncle was 82nd and was in the Battle of the Bulge.
@@davidgillespie8788 It is very cool that you was in this great unit and your great uncle was too! My great grand father was a soldier, but he is a German just as I am and therefore I can't (and don't want to) serve in his unit. He was a Major at the end of the war, leading a Panzerjägerdivision (tank hunter unit). He somehow never got a POW despite returning to Germany and being a refugee from East Germany in the 50's because he feared the soviet hunt after the Wehrmacht commanders (he was also commanding in the offense of 1941/1942 against the Soviet Union). I'm researching about him since one year, I guess, because I want to know what he did while he was a soldier (after the war he became a carpenter). Do you sometimes ask your great uncle what happened during the war or do some research? My great grandfather died eight years before I was born so I cannot ask him.
Sargent York was one of the first great heroes I learned about as a child. A man of great faith, fueled by that faith to save as many lives as he could, and so captured the enemy, taking as few lives as possible, saving both his brothers and his enemies. Almost a conscientious objector from the desire to keep the 5th Commandment to not kill, he prayed and decided to go to war, and he held to that conviction: Save life before taking it.
My dad was 82nd as well, for the first stint of his career (took a break in service) he was 1st 504th, the "82nd all the way death from above what they now say" part always makes me tear up
Proud Tennessean here, Alvin York was one of the most important heros that we learned about in school. Love that ya'll made a second lyric video, cause he's that badass!
@@DavidLangeYU91 If you really don't get it: It's a play on the numbers - he went to hill 223 & imprisoned 132 soldiers.. So, reducing the 1st & 3rd digit of 223 (= 122) while increasing the 2nd digit by 1 at the same time (= 132). It's much like they did with their song 7734, but this time it's actual true history.. 😉
My father and grandfather are of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, hearing this song fills me with pride that such men lived (We lost my grandfather to dementia and various health complications he suffered from later in life, I read the opening prayer at his funeral, and was brought to tears from the whole thing. But, not a day goes by that I don't thank the Lord above that he was alive). Thank you, Sabaton, for further kindling the pride I have for being part of such a lineage.
As a Native Tennessean I'm honored that Sabaton knew of him and wrote this!! Also awesome seeing the view looking west at Chattanooga and the TN river bending through it also the state flag was an awesome touch..
SABATON are truly the bards of our age, it is good that we have some one who sings songs not of them selfs but of the glory of heros and the good men and wemon who risked and gave there lives for there people
Sergeant York's top 3 achievements: #3. medal of honor #2. getting an air defense system named after him #1. Getting a sabaton song written about him Three great achievements reserved for only the greatest badasses of history.
I just realized why I love Sabaton. They sound EXACTLY like the cartoon intros I grew up on: Transformers, Thundercats, GI Joe, etc. They tell a story directly through the music & singing, and it has that 80's power-rock vibe.
Not that I want to divert attention from Sabaton - who deserve EVERY decibel of attention - in the same vein you could try Wings of Light by Battle Beast and One Night In Tokyo by Beast In Black. There is room in headphones for everyone...
This whole thing is straight FIRE. Even the lyrical attention-to-detail of referring to him as Alvin York when he joined, yet SGT York once he had been in and promoted. Chills
I served in the 82nd, 2bct 1-73rd Cav, and even met Sgt Yorks grandson, who at the time was serving in the 82nd. This song really makes me proud of my units accomplishments.
The pinnacle of military career, when Sabaton writes a song about you and make 2 super epic lyric videos about the same song. I love this song, one of Sabatons best.
My maternal grandfather served in the 82nd as a radio operator and paratrooper during World War II. Since I first listened to this song, I often wonder if he and York might’ve bumped into each other at some point. (Probably not, though; and even if he did, we’ll never really know because he never mentioned anything about it and sadly passed away when Mom was 18, well before I was born.) Also, I want to congratulate you guys on achieving the highly improbable: actually getting my mom, who usually dislikes metal (whilst I am a _big_ metal fan), to _really like_ a metal band. She said it’s because you guys use your musical talent and your music itself to teach history. She’s learned a lot of things she didn’t know from the handful of your songs I’ve played for her (for instance, she wasn’t aware that the 82nd existed as an infantry division before it was an airborne division, nor that the Christmas Truce was a spontaneous thing the soldiers serving in WWI did of their own volition; she thought is was an actual official truce the governments of the belligerents on all sides agreed to) and _really_ appreciates that. So, kudos to y’all for that, and you’re doing _great_ work all around. 💜
Why didn't I find this group before? Sabaton showed up in my recommended box. They are incredible! In every way! Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keys, Mix, Production. Talent like this is rare. Thank you for all of your talents and hard work. You all are amazing!
German Commander: "I heard you struck my son." German Soldier: "Yes, sir, I did." GC: "May I ask why?" GS: "Well, sir. He shot at Alvin York and then he... killed his best friend." GC: "Oh."
@Morgan W Rees a parachutist is considered a non-combatant, it's illegal to shoot at them and they are not allowed to shoot you either. Ofcourse if the enemy doesn't respect that rule, neither should you
Wilhelm summons a Genie Genie: There are 3 rules: no wishing for Death, no falling in love, no bringing people back from the dead Wilhelm: I wish Alvin York did not enter the war Genie: There are 4 rules
From what I read, dude did some heroic stuff off the battlefield as well. He formed a charity to help rural kids in Tennessee, supported the New Deal, and was a staunch anti-fascist.
Just discovered Sabaton about a month ago. I must say I’ve never seen a band with an ability to consistently produce amazingly entertaining songs, like they do
I absolutely *LOVE* the new Sabaton videos for including lyrics and some historical background. It helps you understand what the singers says (the words) and what he sings about (the event or deeper meaning)
Was 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Enduring Freedom. Was always grateful to have many examples of excellence from our unit's past, like SGT York, to learn from and be inspired by.
There are no words to describe the emotions you stir and the thought you provoke in my soul with your music. All of it. Every last drop, I soak it up like a sponge. Please keep writing and playing forever.
Another hero who I think deserves a Sabaton song: Desmond Doss. Desmond Doss was a combat medic in the Pacific Theater of WW2. Like Alvin York, he was a man of great faith. While his religious beliefs prevented him from carrying a rifle, he still felt the need to serve his country and he did so with great distinction. He is best known for his singularly courageous action at Hacksaw Ridge in the Battle of Okinawa. The American forces were ordered to take a Japanese defensive position at the top of an escarpment. He would dive headfirst into enemy fire to treat and retrieve the wounded. He would personally lower them down the sheer escarpment, bullets flying around him, each time praying “God, let me save one more”. Eventually, he managed to get all of the wounded down the escarpment. A captain at the base of the hill counted the wounded saved by Doss, coming to a count of 75. Other counts would put the number somewhere between 75-80. For his exceptional bravery, Desmond Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was honorably discharged from the military after he was wounded by stomping on a grenade to save one of his patients. While being carried on a stretcher, he saw a wounded soldier on the ground not far away and demanded that the paramedics take the wounded man instead. He eventually made his way to the aid station while occasionally being shot at by a Japanese sniper. These are just a few of stories about him. He was a man singularly dedicated to compassion and saving lives. When he returned home, he got married, ran a small family farm, and passed away at the age of 88. It’s a quieter story than most, but incredibly inspiring all the same.
Imagine being so skilled you can: >Overrun a whole German unit with much fewer numbers >Shoot down 6 armed men charging you with bayonets, with just a pistol >Outmanoeuvre pistol fire from the enemy until they completely empty their magazine >Get said enemy to surrender. Sergeant Alvin York was a grade-A badass that's for sure.
it has been proven that even in intense combat, 70% of soldiers of any side, will not fire at an enemy. that there are warriors among them, some few whom are woven of a more brilliant cloth, are what entrenches their faith, allegiance, and heroism within our nation's military. god bless Sgt York.
This song is an absolute masterpiece of a unit. I love it, this captures what every soldier would love to show. Great song keep up the good work.!!!!!!
America has birthed many great heroes of war and men of prominence, Lincoln, Washington, General grant, Seargent York is yet another testament to the skill, bravery, and courage of some great men from the United States and as the song says what he did will echo from France all the way to the USA. I salute you Seargent York and will always know you are one of the few people who made a difference in WW1.
When I was in the 82nd ABN and officers or senior NCOs would give me shit about my mustache, saying troops in the 82nd shouldn't have them, I'd point out Sgt York's put mine to shame. Alvin York is one of the most important heros in the history of the eighty deuce.
It’s official..... I am a Sabaton fan..... great music to listen to at the gym, you Swedes are making this American shed some pounds and pack on muscle as well..... Thank you.
Can never decide whether this is my favourite song on The Great War or Devil Dogs...or fields of verdun...great lyric video as always and thanks for highlighting another amazing hero!
History classes suck for the most part, but hey, there's 100% chance that 99% of all history teachers of future generations will be Sabaton fans. You know what that means, a lot of badassery and history with catchy metal infusion. North American high school history classes would study The Thirty Year's war for an entire school year because Carolus Rex is the best album of theirs. Night Witches is studied by women for feminismz history.. n stuff. Enjoy.
In 1918, Alvin York from Tennessee led the 82nd Infantry Division against the German defensive machine gun nests on Hill 223. He captured 132 German soldiers. York became one of America’s most celebrated heroes and acquired numerous medals, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. Read more about Alvin York 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/alvin-york/
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Love it! Keep going!
There is now 2 official lyric videos
It's awesome😍🤘🏻
Why though?
its mega gud
By the end of the engagement, York and his seven men marched their German prisoners back to the American lines. Upon returning to his unit, York reported to his brigade commander, Brigadier General Julian Robert Lindsey, who remarked: "Well York, I hear you have captured the whole German army." York replied: "No sir. I got only 132."
What a badass
ONLY
@@ChaoticShadow64 With eight men
Now that's some dedication and fucking badass. To both say you ONLY got 132 prisoners with only 8 soldiers.
@@KingDerpy13 He is a man of focus commitment, and sheer fucking will
Alvin York: The most decorated American soldier during WW1
Audie Murphy: The most decorated American soldier during WW2
Both of these badasses have their own ballads written about them from the modern day bards, Sabaton. They say a man truly dies when someone speaks his name for the last time. If that’s the case, then Sabaton has helped these legends achieve immortality. 🙏
And add Albert Roche from the First Soldier.
I'm related to Alvin York through my maternal grandmother. She's very proud of him and she always has the biggest smile on her face when museums or history books mention him. I will be sure to show her this song next time I see her. Thank you Sabaton, this may be my new favorite from you.
i know i am a bit late,but record her reaction :D
@@SlavicBrahLoL I hadn't thought of that... She really liked the song though and seemed interested in more.
@Evan Scott There's a person called Laura who said in the comments that she is also related to him. Wonder if you two know each other.
@@helpinghand123 *we need answers*
@@sliverbullet7973 how can I help?
Love the fact that the chorus is "Alvin York entered the Fray"
Yet after retelling that he made Sergeant due to the raid, the lyrics become "Sergeant York Entered the fray"
Even the lyrics promoted him!
Its all in the details
More like *ALVIN YORK HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*
@@extremel.z.s3140 Underrated comment.
You do realize that in every Sabaton song it tells a story?
Glad I checked the comments, didn't even realize
As a Tennesseean, I am awestruck that Sabaton has paid tribute to one of our great hero’s of the state. Sgt Alvin C York is an often forgotten hero, and I am glad that someone outside of Tennessee has recognized him. I’ve watched this video ten times at least.
To be fair, he already has an exceptionally great movie made about him.
This song makes me fucking PROUD to be a Tennesseean. Cheers from Knoxville, my man.
OK yes he was bloody amazing buy I don't think it's only people from Tennessee and not that rare I've known about York since I was about 5
Cheers, Man. I love people who are proud of their State. I love my home state as much or possibly even more than my Country. There are way too many War Heroes from the Great War that don't get their stories told as they should. While technically not from my home state. My parents went to church with John Playter(author of survivor), long after the second world war. His book was published by Southwest Baptist University. Which is in my home town. Much love to Tennessee from Missouri.
@@KameWeeb Central and Midwest states don't get the recognition we deserve. Cheers from Southwest Missouri.
The pinnacle of any person's military career: When Sabaton write a song about you.
when sabaton make a lyric video about you twice
Well, unless they are playing it in Heaven Alvin York will not be hearing it as he died in 1964.
@@littledikkins2 If there is a heaven, I am sure he has heard the song.
@@janehrahan5116 By all accounts, he was both a very good man and a deeply religious one.
@@littledikkins2 Do you think that doing something evil for the greater good doesn't still count as evil? Honest question. I've been asking myself that all my life.
There were lyrics in the original video
But we will watch it again, and again, regardless! :)
Hell, I'll watch it all the way!
And the winner of the pun award is xD
Sabaton all the WAY!!!
We will watch it 82 times over
Both of them are titled "Official Lyric Video"
They liked the comment omg.
All men are forged from a single mold, but not all soldiers are equal.
Sort them not by medals, nor by rank, the difference lies in their actions under pressure:
some men crumble, some men go far, some men go all the way.
Thin there is alven york, audi murphy chesty puller, carlos halthcock........ them boys broke the mold
Id tattoo this, its amazing
Well done, you just copied the lyrics from the history version...here's a like you deserve.
every German went fucking far
@@ericgill4665 bro you never mentioned Francis Pegamagabow. One of Canada's most decorated soldier (correct me if I'm wrong).
He fought throughout the first world war.
Germany: "It can't be too hard to fight the allied countries, right?"
Russia: *The Walking Dead*
Britain: *Angry tractors*
France: *Fighting a single battle for almost a year*
America: *A dude from Tennesse*
Germany: "Well....................shit"
You forgot the native Canadian
Angry tractors , that had me creased haha
*Germans*: *Wait I forgot my trump card*
*places Rommel 7th panzer division/ghost division*
Yall gotta stop saying its the wrong war can tell from the hundreds of comments telling me
Actually the battle of Verdun lasted almost the whole war, so they fought a 4 year long battle
@@Dancingrex Wasn't it only 303 days? That's only about a year. Only roughly 2 months off.
Dear Sabaton, wanted to let you know that I have been using your music to teach my 11 year old son about history. To see him light up as he listens and realizes that the things you sing about really happened is amazing. His favorite is Resist and Bite, he has even learned the latin phrases. Your goal of having these stories not forgotten is 1 generation safer with him. Thank you for what you do. Keep rockin'!
Thank you for sharing this David 😎
Keep up the good work, we will do our best too ;-)
@BEAST LEADD your father is a good man. Appreciate that, many kids don't have a good father or one at all.
@BEAST LEADD Prepare to impress your local military recruiter with history that takes even them a minute to remember.
Teacher: history assignment
Me:Puts on headphones listens sabaton
Teacher: Gives me A+
Me: Hell yeah
@BEAST LEADD In the draft of 1917…. me too.
Alvin York: so badass he gets two official lyric videos
Our family is quite proud :)
Vladimir Lenin in 1917:
-Блять, who is этот ебучий Alvin York
Laura Brumback how are you related to sergeant york?
Jarius Reece and I’ll watch both of them more them 100 times
@@josephlemons5321 sorry, just saw your question! He was my great-great-great uncle.
*82nd ALL THE WAAAAY*
Belting this song out in my car at full volume always puts me in the best mood.
*INTO THE FIRES OF HELL THE ARGONNE A HERO TO BE!*
*ENTERED THE WAR FROM OVER THE SEA*
I blast this song, everyone hears it at the stop lights.
@@duglife2230 I was going to type that :(
Enter the car, puts on sabaton, exit a freaking TANK!!! WHAT THE HECK?!?!
*6 germans start bayonet charging him*
Alvin York: So you have chosen death?
Alvin York: Oh, you're approaching me?
Alvin York: Instead of running away, you're coming right to me?
How robotic can the UA-cam comments get?
132 Germans: We can't surrender to you without getting close
cowabunga It is.
I’m lucky enough to have married a great granddaughter of Mr. York himself.
Although only by marriage, I am extremely proud to carry that lineage forward.
Teacher: "can anyone tell me the achievements of Sergeant Alvin York?"
Me: "INTO THE FIRE OF HELL, THE ARGONNE A HERO TO BE!"
Teacher: Oh good someone has been studying
just start blasting 82nd All The Way at max volume
@@SlickCookie I don't always listen to Sabaton, but when I do, so do my neighbours!
Adam Wright Now that’s the spirit! XD
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/82nd_Airborne_Division#St._Mihiel
*Sabaton enters taxi*
Sabaton: WHAT'S A PRICE OF A MILE ?!
Hahahahahahaha nice meme my friend i hope this comment makes more likes.
@@KapetanOfBloodyNjiva thank you, I Imagine this meme when i was in shower.
Very underrated comment
Buenardo el meme
uh its ''price''.
Friend : "What is your favorite Sabaton song?"
Me : "Yes!"
I would like this 3 times if I could
If only i can like this a thousand times
Good answer
That's a fucking cruel question - like a Sophie's choice kind of thing.
do you have that for Zeppelin too?
German army: Kills York's best friend
Alvin York: HOLD MY BIBLE
more like DEUS VULT INFIDEL
@@thelonesomecourier8093 I may ask you, where Christianity was spread the most.
Central Europe (GERMANY, France, Austria, Switzerland)?
Or
USA?
@@DavidLangeYU91 central europe i think
@@thelonesomecourier8093 So that means, the most germans were Christans and that means that "more like DEUS VULT INFIDEL" makes no sense.
;)
@@DavidLangeYU91 ok you got me but you know is just a joke right
Thank you, Sabaton. As a Tennessee boy, I often get overlooked. Passed off as a dumb southerner without cause. The fact that my favourite band, an ocean away, would write a legendary song about a hero from my state gives me the confidence that I too can change history. This song pumps me up every time.
Glad im not the only Tennessean here. I feel the same way, like I'm just blown to the side and am just some dumb southerner. It's sad when your more represented by a band from Europe than your own people. At the end of the day this is a great way to have my home acknowledged.
Get over yourselves seems like your the only ones see you that way. What state your from has nothing to do with what you do with your life.
Not from Tennessee, but you neighbor up north. I'm way up in the Appalachians and we often get the same treatment!
Another fellow Tennesseean here, I agree this song makes me so pumped.
Yep same here i'm often made fun of for listening to heavy metal but when we heard Alvin york in our history book I knew it paid off and I told my class things that were not in the book at all
Few war heroes are as badass as Sgt. York. Prodigious with a rifle, combat genius, righteous, humble. The whole package.
"Well we've had one, yes.
But what about _second_ 82nd All the Way lyric video?"
I understood that reference👍
I was kind of hoping they would have updated the lyrics in this one to "assigned to 328th" seeing as York was in the 328th Infantry Regiment, not 338th
justin janz I understood that as well B)
huzzah! A man of quality!
NGL, I knew nothing about this until I looked up the whole story and it's just mind blowing. Alvin York was a mere corporal among 17 men attempting to storm a garrison of over 90 German soldiers fortified with a machine gun nest. When 9 of them, including their superior were wounded trying to storm the enemy's field headquarters, York took command of the remainder of his unit, and charged the the position with such ferocity that they overwhelmed the superior forces. After he killed six men charging at him with bayonets using nothing more than a submachine pistol, he then dodged fire from a leading German's officer until the officer had unloaded every last bullet in his gun. The officer, held at gun point by York, and assuming York's ragged forces had surely brought their entire 82nd division with them, surrendered himself and ordered the remainder of his men to stand down.
#MostOPAnimeHeroProtagonistsofAllTime
Same here, the song made me curious to research - and Sgt. York's story is just mind-blowing. What an incredible badass.
@@robertcrawshaw9978 Sabaton already make a song bout him
@@jeffthemercenary what's it called?
@@comradejack5376 Ghost in the trenches
It wasn’t a submachingun pistol, especially not in WWI. It was a 1911 pistol.
I highly recommend looking at the story of Desmond Doss - the only conscientious objector to win the Medal of Honor. He never used a weapon, and yet saved over 75 people at Hacksaw Ridge in 1945. The movie Hacksaw Ridge tells his story, but the truth is even crazier - instead of evac-ing on a stretcher at the end of the movie, in real life he ended up giving his spot to another wounded soldier. After treating that soldier, a sniper shot him in the arm, fracturing the bone and forcing him to crawl 300 yards to safety. I would love to hear a song about him. :D
They really do need to create a song about him.
@Arvid Ejhed 😔
I know him he was the best man I've ever heard
Hacksaw Ridge, right?
@@a.u.sproductions8128 was just gonna say that, it's about him
My Granddad (yes, Granddad) served in WWI as a Medic with the Royal Highlanders. When my Mom passed away five years ago I went through her things & found a stack of love letters my Granddad had written to my Grandma while he was over there before they were married. The exact location is censored out by a military stamp, but I have the medals he was awarded & he was discharged after being shot & severely wounded in the shoulder. Every time I see pictures of WWI, I look really carefully to see if I can spot my Granddad. I know it's an insane longshot, but I'd love to have to have one. He died when I was just 2, but I still have clear memories of him. My other Grampa served in WWII & my Dad just missed out on Korea. I'm very proud of my family. Thank~You to ALL who keep us safe!
It's a long shot. But it can happen. On the history of the 101st airborne division I saw movies with him in it. And he was even I the video game brothers in arms road to hill 30. Pvt. Kelly. Though it was a fluke and it was also used o the history channel back when they did a history of Normandy with the game.
I wish you the best of luck on your search.
German Empire: We’re gonna prove we have the best army in Europe once again
Alvin York: *laughs in southern fried chicken*
*laughs in banjo music
You're thinking of Kentucky.
He has done it the one thing you don't say now he gonna get in about 800 more miles to go then he done
@Philip Eliasson - Elev Fischerströmska Gymnasiet CARPEDIE1A Ye they were just no match for the USA. Back then Usa were badass as fuck
Laughs In KFC
No other Sabaton song breaks me into tears like this one. Everytime the bridge before the chorus comes, I just can't sing along with Joakim. The part "a rifle and his faith" also makes me hold back my tears.
May you rest in peace, Sergeant York.
We appreciate your comment, thank you ;)
I was a member of the 82nd from 2005 to 2011. My great uncle cle was in the 82nd and the Battle of the Bulge. Thank you for honoring the All American Division and our legacy!
Is the 82nd still doing the requirement of being born in the US or your family being here long enough? I’m asking as a person of history knowing that the 82nd got the All American pedigree due to them only allowing Americans of American descent into their ranks. Just want to know if that’s still the case.
@@keegantripp1245 I've never heard that requirement ever. We got our name because when we were formed as the 82nd Infantry Division our members were from all 48 states at the time, hence All Americans.
@@davidgillespie8788 huh. Perhaps my own knowledge is missing pieces. I just remember watching a historical documentary or reading about the 82nd and one of the reasons it was called All American was due to them putting heavy restrictions on where you as the recruit came from within the US. So an American born of two Mexican or German parents were not allowed simply because they are 1st generation if I understand the usage of the word at the time of WW1.
@@keegantripp1245 interesting, I never heard that. Our NCOs made us study the history of the 82nd quite a bit and while it's been some years, I do know why we are the All Americans. We have, I believe now, 6 medal of honor recipients and 5 combat jumps total, the first being 1943, and if I remember my Division history that is when we were designated the 82nd Airborne Division. I will for sure look into the recruitment history because that is one I've never heard of. My great uncle was 82nd and was in the Battle of the Bulge.
@@davidgillespie8788 It is very cool that you was in this great unit and your great uncle was too! My great grand father was a soldier, but he is a German just as I am and therefore I can't (and don't want to) serve in his unit. He was a Major at the end of the war, leading a Panzerjägerdivision (tank hunter unit). He somehow never got a POW despite returning to Germany and being a refugee from East Germany in the 50's because he feared the soviet hunt after the Wehrmacht commanders (he was also commanding in the offense of 1941/1942 against the Soviet Union). I'm researching about him since one year, I guess, because I want to know what he did while he was a soldier (after the war he became a carpenter). Do you sometimes ask your great uncle what happened during the war or do some research? My great grandfather died eight years before I was born so I cannot ask him.
Sargent York was one of the first great heroes I learned about as a child. A man of great faith, fueled by that faith to save as many lives as he could, and so captured the enemy, taking as few lives as possible, saving both his brothers and his enemies.
Almost a conscientious objector from the desire to keep the 5th Commandment to not kill, he prayed and decided to go to war, and he held to that conviction: Save life before taking it.
It didn't hurt that his first application as a conscientious objector was denied...
Damn your school tought you something
I bet he inspired the phrase: "Faith is my shield, Fury is my weapon."
For 40K
That's true Spirit and faith.. Killing is way more simple than taking prisoners.✌️💪♠️🤘♠️
My dad was a soldier in the 82nd Airborne, 1st of the 131st.... I am honored that Sabaton realizes their awesome deeds
My dad was 82nd as well, for the first stint of his career (took a break in service) he was 1st 504th, the "82nd all the way death from above what they now say" part always makes me tear up
Proud Tennessean here, Alvin York was one of the most important heros that we learned about in school. Love that ya'll made a second lyric video, cause he's that badass!
drottle unfortunately I live in New York and I’ve never heard of him. Wish I did in school!
I'm showing my history teacher this song. She'd love it. Cheers from Van Buren County!
Much love from Missouri. Alvin York was a true Legend.
+Super Gogeta I am from Putnam and I did the same!
if it continues like this, with new videos every week, my heart will stop, thanks ...
Waiting for the official video for Devil Dogs!
Hell yeah!
1918, USA intervenes
Until now, they were mainly observing
there is now
But wait, it's here!
Germans : Hey York Wanna Hear A Joke
Alvin York : Sure
Germans : Hill 223
Alvin York : I Get It
Germans : What Do You Mean
Alvin York : 132
I dO nOt GeT iT!1!1
Stupid robotic comment
@@DavidLangeYU91 If you really don't get it:
It's a play on the numbers - he went to hill 223 & imprisoned 132 soldiers.. So, reducing the 1st & 3rd digit of 223 (= 122) while increasing the 2nd digit by 1 at the same time (= 132). It's much like they did with their song 7734, but this time it's actual true history.. 😉
@@Minion386
Thanks. :D
@@DavidLangeYU91 You're welcome, bro. If you like, you can give my answer a 👍🏻🤘🏻
As a veteran MP in US Army, this makes me proud of being born & raised in The Great Smokey Mountains in The Great State of Tennessee
My father and grandfather are of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, hearing this song fills me with pride that such men lived (We lost my grandfather to dementia and various health complications he suffered from later in life, I read the opening prayer at his funeral, and was brought to tears from the whole thing. But, not a day goes by that I don't thank the Lord above that he was alive). Thank you, Sabaton, for further kindling the pride I have for being part of such a lineage.
I fear no man.
**Alvin York enters the war**
*I fear one man*
not if he is on your side
Fear him still he might accidentally capture you while capturing the entire German army
@@ne5152 so you keep a white flag at your side, incase you are seen as a german
This is fitting considering you're Stroheim
I believe you forgot one certain Canadian sniper
We already had a lyric video *sigh*
[Listens to a hundredth time again]
You gotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers.
Oy the next Justin Y. of Sabaton is here
Everywhere i go i see his face
I found a person who whatches donut ryuuma eckhartsladder and bladed Angel also yuro and the lore master yey
The 225677th Fragment of the Man-Emperor of Mankind are you a holy relic?
i am a simple man.
i see sabaton, i click
But you replay it 100 times
***KAA-MINARRIIIIII***
As a Native Tennessean I'm honored that Sabaton knew of him and wrote this!! Also awesome seeing the view looking west at Chattanooga and the TN river bending through it also the state flag was an awesome touch..
SABATON are truly the bards of our age, it is good that we have some one who sings songs not of them selfs but of the glory of heros and the good men and wemon who risked and gave there lives for there people
I feel the ultimate way to honor someone is to write an epic song about them, sabaton absolutely nails that
I was born and raised in Tennessee been living here my whole life and this right here make me proud to live here.
Sergeant York's top 3 achievements:
#3. medal of honor
#2. getting an air defense system named after him
#1. Getting a sabaton song written about him
Three great achievements reserved for only the greatest badasses of history.
Today is my birthday. Its October the 8th 2024. Listening to sabaton all the way from South Africa. Alvin York was a great man
I just wanted to say, this made me want to become a hero. ty sabaton for the gift of history and empowerment.
I just realized why I love Sabaton. They sound EXACTLY like the cartoon intros I grew up on: Transformers, Thundercats, GI Joe, etc.
They tell a story directly through the music & singing, and it has that 80's power-rock vibe.
Not that I want to divert attention from Sabaton - who deserve EVERY decibel of attention - in the same vein you could try Wings of Light by Battle Beast and One Night In Tokyo by Beast In Black. There is room in headphones for everyone...
This whole thing is straight FIRE. Even the lyrical attention-to-detail of referring to him as Alvin York when he joined, yet SGT York once he had been in and promoted. Chills
I served in the 82nd, 2bct 1-73rd Cav, and even met Sgt Yorks grandson, who at the time was serving in the 82nd. This song really makes me proud of my units accomplishments.
Me: hehe
Teacher: Why are you laughing?
Me: Nothing.
My brain: Sergeant Yolk
Now that cracks me up.
AJPwny yea spy, it's pretty punny
your pfp doesnt match
Shut up, you’re worst pony
We'll have history at school tomorrow. Guess I'll be laughing at this😂
50 years on this planet and I am just now discovering this amazing group!!! Y'all are the best! Rock ON!!!
Welcome on board! Some really cool surprises lie ahead of you 🤘
Same here. What a great discovery!!!!
The pinnacle of military career, when Sabaton writes a song about you and make 2 super epic lyric videos about the same song. I love this song, one of Sabatons best.
As a Tennessean being told the legend of Sergeant York since I was a kid this song really hits me in the feels.
My wife is from Tennessee. I met her when I was 101st at Ft. Campbell.
I served in the 82nd for 4 years this song gives me a lot of pride
My maternal grandfather served in the 82nd as a radio operator and paratrooper during World War II. Since I first listened to this song, I often wonder if he and York might’ve bumped into each other at some point. (Probably not, though; and even if he did, we’ll never really know because he never mentioned anything about it and sadly passed away when Mom was 18, well before I was born.)
Also, I want to congratulate you guys on achieving the highly improbable: actually getting my mom, who usually dislikes metal (whilst I am a _big_ metal fan), to _really like_ a metal band. She said it’s because you guys use your musical talent and your music itself to teach history. She’s learned a lot of things she didn’t know from the handful of your songs I’ve played for her (for instance, she wasn’t aware that the 82nd existed as an infantry division before it was an airborne division, nor that the Christmas Truce was a spontaneous thing the soldiers serving in WWI did of their own volition; she thought is was an actual official truce the governments of the belligerents on all sides agreed to) and _really_ appreciates that.
So, kudos to y’all for that, and you’re doing _great_ work all around. 💜
Who would win?
Well trained German Soldiers or
A pissed off Man from Tennessee?
Tennessean any day
Tennessean 100 %
13200%
Well, if his name is York...
Never underestimate the Common man.
Why didn't I find this group before? Sabaton showed up in my recommended box. They are incredible! In every way! Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keys, Mix, Production. Talent like this is rare. Thank you for all of your talents and hard work. You all are amazing!
And the video is awesome. Whoever did this, get them again. Lyrics, animation were excellent.
Thanks and welcome on board :)
German Commander: "I heard you struck my son."
German Soldier: "Yes, sir, I did."
GC: "May I ask why?"
GS: "Well, sir. He shot at Alvin York and then he... killed his best friend."
GC: "Oh."
That "Fucking nobody... is Alvin York."
He is not the devil.... HE IS WHO YOU CALL IF YOU WANNA KILL THE DEVIL
WITH A FREAKING PENCIL
As an 82nd Airborne Combat Veteran, this Song Kick Ass.
And the moral of the story:
Always carry a sidearm into battle
@@robertcrawshaw9978 🤘
No kidding. Owen John Baggett shot down a Japanese Ki-43 fighter with his m1911 AS he was parachuting down from his burning B-24.
@@Pineapple-co6fe that's a war crime
@Morgan W Rees a parachutist is considered a non-combatant, it's illegal to shoot at them and they are not allowed to shoot you either.
Ofcourse if the enemy doesn't respect that rule, neither should you
@@DutchTDK shoot paratroopers isn't warcrime, but shoot the the one from plane malfunction is
Can you imagine if York had lived to hear such an epic and powerful ballad dedicated to him?
Honestly, he was such a humble man he'd probably be embarrassed for being lauded like this.
Wilhelm summons a Genie
Genie: There are 3 rules: no wishing for Death, no falling in love, no bringing people back from the dead
Wilhelm: I wish Alvin York did not enter the war
Genie: There are 4 rules
nice one
Thank god no one has ruined the 69 likes even after 5 months.
@@dogeofgreatness2222 uhm, it got flipped
@@ne5152 well all I can say is نائیس (nice)
Genie: "You think I want to mess around with York? You think I have any more power than you do to stop him?"
From what I read, dude did some heroic stuff off the battlefield as well. He formed a charity to help rural kids in Tennessee, supported the New Deal, and was a staunch anti-fascist.
This is my favorite song from you guys. The sick transitions to different parts and just how everything flows together. Great stuff.
That drop into the solo after Joakim peaks gets me going every time, it's so good.
Beautiful, simply beautiful. Many songs I have heard, but this might be one of the best. Keep up the work Sabaton!
Just discovered Sabaton about a month ago. I must say I’ve never seen a band with an ability to consistently produce amazingly entertaining songs, like they do
I absolutely *LOVE* the new Sabaton videos for including lyrics and some historical background. It helps you understand what the singers says (the words) and what he sings about (the event or deeper meaning)
Ephesians 6:10
''Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.''
*Alvin York enters the battlefield*
Germans: Why do I hear boss music?
*Doom Eternal starts playing*
I feel like this song is so underrated. It’s catchy as hell.
This song always never fails to bring a tear to my eyes. Absolutely fantastic.
Sabaton never fails to impress us all... The Great War is such a good album.
Was 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Enduring Freedom. Was always grateful to have many examples of excellence from our unit's past, like SGT York, to learn from and be inspired by.
As a young man from Knoxville, Tennessee who absolutely loves History, I love this.
Thanks!
@@Sabaton YALL ARE MY BLOODY HEROES
There are no words to describe the emotions you stir and the thought you provoke in my soul with your music. All of it. Every last drop, I soak it up like a sponge. Please keep writing and playing forever.
I’ve been to Alvin York’s grave his family and some of my grandparents family and ancestors are buried.Alvin York was a good man god bless America
I don't know why it is, but listening to Sabaton gives me the chills.
Another hero who I think deserves a Sabaton song: Desmond Doss.
Desmond Doss was a combat medic in the Pacific Theater of WW2. Like Alvin York, he was a man of great faith. While his religious beliefs prevented him from carrying a rifle, he still felt the need to serve his country and he did so with great distinction.
He is best known for his singularly courageous action at Hacksaw Ridge in the Battle of Okinawa. The American forces were ordered to take a Japanese defensive position at the top of an escarpment. He would dive headfirst into enemy fire to treat and retrieve the wounded. He would personally lower them down the sheer escarpment, bullets flying around him, each time praying “God, let me save one more”.
Eventually, he managed to get all of the wounded down the escarpment. A captain at the base of the hill counted the wounded saved by Doss, coming to a count of 75. Other counts would put the number somewhere between 75-80.
For his exceptional bravery, Desmond Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor.
He was honorably discharged from the military after he was wounded by stomping on a grenade to save one of his patients. While being carried on a stretcher, he saw a wounded soldier on the ground not far away and demanded that the paramedics take the wounded man instead. He eventually made his way to the aid station while occasionally being shot at by a Japanese sniper.
These are just a few of stories about him. He was a man singularly dedicated to compassion and saving lives. When he returned home, he got married, ran a small family farm, and passed away at the age of 88.
It’s a quieter story than most, but incredibly inspiring all the same.
Here in Kentucky in my hometown. We have York's M1911, with it's mag, and bullets from WW1.
Implying we haven't memorized it already
Watching another Sabaton song, look back and another is out. Loving it!
I was already proud to be from the Volunteer state, now even more so, thanks Sabaton
Imagine being so skilled you can:
>Overrun a whole German unit with much fewer numbers
>Shoot down 6 armed men charging you with bayonets, with just a pistol
>Outmanoeuvre pistol fire from the enemy until they completely empty their magazine
>Get said enemy to surrender.
Sergeant Alvin York was a grade-A badass that's for sure.
it has been proven that even in intense combat, 70% of soldiers of any side, will not fire at an enemy. that there are warriors among them, some few whom are woven of a more brilliant cloth, are what entrenches their faith, allegiance, and heroism within our nation's military. god bless Sgt York.
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This song is an absolute masterpiece of a unit. I love it, this captures what every soldier would love to show. Great song keep up the good work.!!!!!!
York's platoon was called "The All American" due to the fact it contained men from all 50 states.
You mean 48 states. Hawaii and Alaska didn't become states till after the second world war.
Even immigrants fresh off the boat.
The division he was apart of, the 82nd, was called All American
@@White_Tiger789 Close enough for government work
My son serving the US Air Force message me to watch this today and I’m glad I did. Thank you ❣️- proud mom from Tennessee 🇺🇸
Fellow Tennesseean! (From the East) we got to stick togeather 😂
@@cameron4339 I’m with you! (From middle Tennessee) 😊✌🏼
Well i can tell he ill some day be a future ace pilot
America has birthed many great heroes of war and men of prominence, Lincoln, Washington, General grant, Seargent York is yet another testament to the skill, bravery, and courage of some great men from the United States and as the song says what he did will echo from France all the way to the USA. I salute you Seargent York and will always know you are one of the few people who made a difference in WW1.
Achievement get - All the way from Tennessee...
Defend Hill 223
Acheivement Unlocked: Into the Fires of Hell...
Capture 132 German Soldiers on your own.
When I was in the 82nd ABN and officers or senior NCOs would give me shit about my mustache, saying troops in the 82nd shouldn't have them, I'd point out Sgt York's put mine to shame. Alvin York is one of the most important heros in the history of the eighty deuce.
Words cannot describe how awesome this song, this band, in this video are.Thanks guys… For acknowledging this great man and his accomplishments.
Despite being a Native Tennessean, I've never heard the story of Alvin York, Goes to show that legends can come from anywhere
this gets stuck in my head. i love when that happens
It’s official..... I am a Sabaton fan..... great music to listen to at the gym, you Swedes are making this American shed some pounds and pack on muscle as well..... Thank you.
Can never decide whether this is my favourite song on The Great War or Devil Dogs...or fields of verdun...great lyric video as always and thanks for highlighting another amazing hero!
Combining 2 of my favorite things, Metal and History. Sabaton has been an amazing listen the number of years I've been listening!
I swear I learned more history from sabaton songs than actual history classes
me too
Same
Yes
we all do right
History classes suck for the most part, but hey, there's 100% chance that 99% of all history teachers of future generations will be Sabaton fans. You know what that means, a lot of badassery and history with catchy metal infusion. North American high school history classes would study The Thirty Year's war for an entire school year because Carolus Rex is the best album of theirs. Night Witches is studied by women for feminismz history.. n stuff. Enjoy.
Sabaton is amazing. I wish songs about great heroes would become a genre.