Tank Battles of WW2 - The Battle of Maciejow
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2019
- The battle of Maciejow is one of many forgotten tank battles on the eastern front. The Panther tanks of the II./SS-Panzer Regiment 5 were defending the area of Maciejow when the 11th Tank corps attacked with 2 brigades. At the end of the battle, the Panthers of the SS Wiking division claimed to have knocked out 103 Soviet tanks for the loss of 0 Panthers in return. Find out more about the battle in this video!
INFO:
Batailles & Blindés No. 80 (Caraktère) - Maciejow, le dernier coup de schlague de Mühlenkamp by S. Cazenave
ww2today.com/7-july-1944-t-34s...
www.feldgrau.net/forum/viewto...
weaponsandwarfare.com/2017/08...
www.panther1944.de/index.php/e...
FOOTAGE:
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 733 September 21 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 729 August 23 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 730 August 30 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 737 October 18 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 723 July 13 1944 ( • Video )
All the above found on the Swedish You Tube channel Historic Reels ( / channel )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 726 August 3 1944 ( • Video ) Found on ARTCinéma ( / channel )
WWII Soviets defeat Germans at Vitebsk in Summer 1944 English narration ( • Video ) Found on petr Warry PetrW ( / channel )
German newsreel excerpts SS ( • GERMAN NEWSREEL EXCERPTS ) as found on PublicResourceOrg ( / @publicresourceorg )
Pictures are from Google images, I can send the link if you want to.
MUSIC:
All music is from the UA-cam public audio library (ua-cam.com/users/audiolibrary...)
From first to last song:
Borderless (2X)
Dark Alley Deals
Casual Desire
Spring
Omonia
Turning Slowly
Lend lease Shermans were a common sight around Kovel.............in newsreel footage they were in the streets of the town, destroyed. The Americans supplied 4000 specially modified, diesel powered Shermans to the soviets, and soviet commanders had favorable experiences with them. The US also supplied 100,000 6x6 Army trucks (with trailers and fully loaded with war materials) which basically mobilized a large part of the Red Army. US lend lease was vast, and enormous in scope of technology,materials,vehicles and even entire specialty factories.
This dude is too underappreciated by the community who are, in fact, interested in history but they only want to see or hear the important parts rather than hearing the entire story, therefore, having a completely one-sided opinion on one subject. Great job dude for doing this
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I really appreciate it!
Yep, i agree 👍 great work
I agree. Traditional historians tend to overlook these details in an effort to maintain brevity. Im a huge fan of Ace.
💯 agreed
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What actually happens when you attack a well camouflaged German tank unit that has a good view of the battlefield.
Hint: it is not what you have seen in the Fury movie.
The unit wipes you out
Fury was SO disappointing. I read about, and hear people rave about the film. On par with 'Pearl Harbor'......ok, maybe not THAT bad, but close...
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I agree. I was stoked, naively thinking because the Bovington Tank Museum was involved, it would be good....
Sadly fury was just more propaganda good guy beats bad guy bullshit
@Cal Dev or chuck Norris
Phenomenal report of this battle that I have heard almost nothing about. Cracking report. Man alive the Panther was just astonishing especially when crewed by those well trained men....
My great uncle was a gunner on a panther during this fight. He was seriously wounded and sent back to Germany. The rest of his crew died, except for the loader who somehow pulled him from the tank. I think infantry actually helped. At that time, he had 13 kills as a gunner.
Good for them both. From what I've seen - to be trapped in an igniting afv was a hateful situation and no place for folks, whatever side.
What was his name? If he was in wiking he should’ve written a memoir but if you have his name and rank I can find lots of cool info about his wartime days and if had that many kills he’ll surely have a medal or two
Is he fight with the SS Panzer Regiment 5 ??.
Hmm my life is boring. I need a Panther!
Sure.....mr Thorson..
Mark Felton Productions and Ace Tank destroyers are one of the best UA-cam channels interms of history
I agree, please try this one too : ua-cam.com/video/w7ubT3eHAy0/v-deo.html
Yeah, definitely!
Mark felton channel is a sensationalist channel without citation,, many mistakes
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@@jasonmussett2129 for instance, his video on Jagdtigers in the Ardennes in wrong; no Jagdtigers made it to the Ardennes due to fuel and road situation. The combat he described involved either Jagdpanthers of PzJager IVs. The unit histories that actually describe these units and prove it wrong are expensive and rare... no research was done, it is a common myth which Felton propagates. Making historical videos in time-consuming and expensive, both in time and money.
A VERY good documentary I must say. I knew that the 5th SS Wiking Panzer Division were one of the very best fighting units on either side during WW-II and this documentary proved that even during the long retreat from the Eastern Front, Wiking fought superbly. My compliments.
Let us pray that we never have to go through something like WW2.
My dad was on the eastern front and the few things he told me about that time were bad enough. But he never talked about the really terrible things. Those things haunted him in his dreams and I'll never forget how he screamed at night once his memories came back. Thirty years haven't been enough to process the experience and ultimately he became an alcoholic when he tried to wipe out the memories in this way. When finally I fully realized what he must have been through, he unfortunately wasn't there anymore.
Yeah indeed! Let's hope we don't have to go through such thing anymore! Very sorry to hear about your dad.
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What makes me sad and angry is the fact that our parents and grandparents had to suffer so much before we could get to know something like peace and freedom. But now the memory of how terrible the past was fades away and it seems as if all the experiences of the previous generations have been for nothing.
Today's generations grow up in permanent peace and therefore take it as granted. They don't see the danger of populists and nationalists splitting societies, such as in the US, or what it means when those lunatics destroy the EU and bring us against each other again. Present generations can't imagine what war really means. I'm afraid it's true what's being said: That you only truly understand it when you experience it yourself.
Simple humans are not programmed to kill so wen we do we are haunted by it
My sympathy. A terrible war. Let's hope it never happens again.
I know that my father and the soldiers he commanded suffered after WWII but, I realized that most of them moved on with their lives. He fought in the US Army against the German Army in Italy and in France and witnessed destruction of a US tank battalion in Italy with the Germans using 88 mm guns.
Very glad you covered this battle. There’s so much to Operation Bagration and the Eastern Front in the Summer of ‘44 that doesn’t get enough attention. Some of the most intense tank and Panzergrenadier battles in the war.
I must say, "micro" diagrams of individual units at the battalion, company, and even platoon level is often very poorly done with confusing movements and even more confusing explanations of their organization; but this is superb. Easy to comprehend and a very interesting story. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you very much mate! It truly means a lot!
This film was superb. I really appreciate the emphasis on the officers conducting the fights in your work. You’re a first rate historian for our time.
Thanks Mikey, I really appreciate it!
Thank you for this video.
Nice to get to know about the lesser known battles.
Nice to hear deeds of Olf-Ola Olin, there is next to none information of him in Finnish SS history books, altho he is One of the few (if i recall right 5) finnish SS men that stayed with Germans after Finnisches Freiwillige battalion was sent home. And ad to that he was quit succesful officer. There is actually intresting story about how he and his unit used Jagdpanthers in Austria just before german surender, they got their Panzerjägers straight from factory line
Excellent video! Thanks so much for putting
it together!
Excellent research, first rate footage, good graphics and an informative and interesting presentation, please keep up the good work Ace Destroyer!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Thank you very much for this enthralling video about a battle I'd never heard of. It just goes to show what well trained, motivated troops can do despite being outnumbered by enemy forces. Thank you again.
I can't thank you enough for bringing to light all those small fights and incredible events that often are forgotten in the bigger picture. You sir, did an amazing job. As always.
Thanks! Yeah, I have always been more interested in those 'forgotten' battles.
Great job. Never hear about these "small" battles of WWII.
There is only one word for this Documentary: Excellent!
That brings a smile to my face! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Another outstanding informative video . Thanks so much for what you do.
I've been reading about ww2 history for more than 10 years and I never knew about this engagement until today
I like the way you have a lot of actual footage in your videos. Any war documentary worth watching should be filled with it in my opinion. Keep up the good work. I could watch good ww2 tank footage/action all day.
Thanks mate! I really appreciate it!
I have only read about this engagement - NEVER seen a documentary. Thank you!
Always enjoy your excellent and in depth accounts of these forgotten battles. Please keep them coming!
Thanks mate! Happy to hear that!
Wow that was information at had .
I'm keen to look at the others. I'll subscribe.
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel!
Excellent production. Nice to hear someone able to pronounce correctly people's names and places.
Thanks, I try my best in pronouncing everything correctly, but I must say I did butcher 'Maciejow' though.
Thanks to share, history is always made by the winners who like to forget some real facts………respect the courageous warriors of each sides who died in this conflict…
I never knew about this Battle of Maciejow. Thank you for informing me.
Excellent research and a great documentary as always. Keep em coming.
Thanks mate!
Wonderful research! I have been playing this battle using the MEMOIR 44 board game. Outstanding German defense and tactics. Very tough for the Soviets but only a setback in a parade of Soviet victories.
Thanks for the videos. Really well done, appreciate the work
This channel deserves soo many more subscriptions!, excellent work young man
Thank you very much for the kind words mate! It means a lot!
An awesomely complete & factual accounting of these encounters! Thank you for all your research & production skills! :-))))
awesome footage and information, thank you
Top notch content as always! Thank you man!
Excellent work as always. AceDestroyer, you always deliver. Serious commentary and well chosen relevant footage makes your channel my go to for unbiased history. Thank you.
Thanks cobber . Look forward to watching the next doco' .
Just found your channel and subbed! Keep up the great content. It's exactly what I was looking for after depleting the other channels and old battlefield docs. :)
Happy to hear that! Thank you very much!
Thank you for a brilliant video and battle account.
Thank you! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this, very well presented.
Thanks!
Ace great information as always and the maps help a lot to know the units movements.
Excellent description of the battle, I read it in Paul Carell book.
So glad I found your channel. Great knowledge and mapping the battles combined with footage is excellent!
Thanks! It means a lot to me! Very happy to see that you're enjoying the content!
It takes true dedication and time to achieve your level of professional documentation. I'm slowly putting together similar content with extract from Ken Touts 'A fine night for tanks' The road to Falaise' by Ken Tout.
@@MushroomFromMars Nice! I would love to see it!
Excellent, informative presentation. The extremes of the fighting in Russia isn’t as well documented as other western battles. Fascinating history and should not be forgotten! Thank you for the detail and effort in this account, great job!
Thanks! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it!
Appreciate these history lessons. :) Thank you for posting!
As usual Awesome video! Presentation was on point..
Thanks mate! Very happy to hear that!
Tanks, tanks, and more tanks. Love these tank battles. Great job on producing these videos. Keep it up!
Thanks! I'm happy to see that you enjoyed it!
The AceDestroyer From an amateur historian to a real pro; you rock!
@@williambowen7365 Haha! Thanks!
Well done! Thanks !
love too hear of forgotten battles...
Thank you so much!!!! Im actually from Kovel, and almost no one knows about this battle, and its really hard to find information. GOOD JOB!
My pleasure! Happy to see that you found it helpful!
They destroyed large numbers of Soviet tanks and still lost the war. Never invade Russia. Nice work on the video.
Great battle report!
Brilliant Video, thanks 👍👍👍
I especially like the follow up info about the men involved. It brings a story to life.
This is fantastic,very informative and well narrated.
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it!
@@TheAceDestroyer you are most welcome my friend,i am also a new sub now :))
This is wonderful and very enjoyable,thank you.
My pleasure! Happy to hear that!
@The AceDestroyer your documentaries are always enjoyable to watch!!
Thank you very much! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it! Thanks!
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This is very well done.
Great job! You really take your time and do research - I really appreciate you work!)
Thanks mate! It really means a lot!
Thanks for a good video. Thumbs up!
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
As usual another fine Vídeo...
Thanks for sharing Soviet Storm with us which is really 18 episodes will maks you look at all 18 episodes
Your videos have to be the most in depth I've ever watched. Just curious on where you research the battles. I have always been intrigued with history, especially the world wars. As always, awesome video
Thanks! I always try to tell the stories of those who actually fought the battle, that often requires me to go in depth. I have a few French magazines which always give good coverage of some battles. Together with books and the internet I put the puzzles together and make the script. Always very happy to see that people enjoy the content, so thank you very much!
Nice to know about these forgotten battles rather than the usual ones. On both sides. Somebody's father, husband, brother or son. This isn't about politics or the despicable crimes committed by the Nazi regime, this is about the men on both sides who died before their time. Will we ever learn? Big thanks to the Ace Destroyer for telling the story of these small battles where so many died for nothing.
another excellent video !!!!
Thanks! Very happy to hear that you enjoy the content!
Great documentary. Thank you
Happy to hear that! Thanks!
Another great video!
Thanks!
Thank you ace, another excellent video. I just finished guy sajer the forgotten soldier. It’s truly remarkable how Germany was able to fight for so long against insurmountable odds. They were often outnumbered 10:1 in terms of men and armour.
For this Battles, Standartenfuhrer Muhlenkampf recieved eichenlaub to his Knight's Cross already earned before. He was later a commander of the whole Wiking division until the arrival of Karl Ullrich.
Sir, appreciate your comment. But there is no "f" in the name of "Muhlenkamp".
Very well done documents. Also nice to see finnish top scoring tank ace Ola Olin actions mentioned here.
Please cover the Battle of Brody, 1941 that was the largest Tank Battle in History. I love this channel. Many thanks.
a very interesting and informative report, Like all the detail put forth in your presentation. Definitely worth subscribing to your posts for more great detailed stories.
Thanks!
Superb as usual.
Your abilities in the 3 languages is superb!
Thanks! Yeah, I try my best to pronounce everything right. I butchered the names of towns however...
@@TheAceDestroyer Is my guess correct - you are German?
@@brianrodgers4636 No, I'm actually from Belgium, the Flemish part at least. But, I learn German at school.
@@TheAceDestroyer Well, as a German speaker myself I have to say your German is spot on. :)
excellent work
Impressive narration by Ace Destroyer. I loved the battle descriptions showing a knowledge of the tactics considered and used by both sides.The SS Viking however showed superior technical skills in Gunnery,Manoeuvre tactics and Map Appreciation. Excellent! I've subscribed. Keep the Videos coming. Thumbs up.Danke.
Thank you very much! I'm thrilled to hear that!
Visited Kovel last summer mostly as a reconnaissance of the earlier spring battles from its relief by Viking. On my last day scouted around this engagement, as though out of scope of my studies, it is still an epic late war ostfront tank on tank battle. Despite having some familiarity then with the ground and fight, this video was still an excellent breakdown of the forces of engaged, disposition, manoeuvring and, outcome. Very useful indeed. Highly recommended and look forward to catching up on the back-catalogue as well as new output.
Thank you very much! Happy to see that you found it useful. I hope to visit some Eastern front battlefields one day. Again, thank you very much! I hope you'll enjoy the other content as well.
Enjoyed this 👍
Happy to read that! Thanks!
Great vid and above average animation. Thanks for using military symbols for units types and sizes. By this it's much easier to grasp the described situation.
Thanks! Happy to see that you enjoy the maps as well. I put rather a lot of time into making them.
Great vid!!!!
Thank you!
Great video about SS Wiking
13:16 interesting to see the hit on the Panther and the zimmerit worn off. Yes, learned stuff.
awesome photo, yes
I found this interesting too, like the hit had weakened the zimmerit in the area, which decayed afterward
Excellent, really enthralling and fantastic pronunciation
Thank you! I try to do my best! I did however pronounce Maciejow all wrong. Been getting a lot of comments from Polish people about it...
Always look forward to your videos, great work! Thank you 🍺
Thanks for the kind words mate! It means a lot!
Can’t wait for your next upload, beer is ready!
As someone who has been in the military for over 10 years now I really appreciate the self made graphics. Terms and military symbols are generally only understood by seasoned officers and senior NCO's (at least in America haha). As someone who has been fascinated by WW2, specifically tank battles, it's a treat to find your channel and I look forward to past and future content!
Here in German even Privates have to learn tactical symbols...
@@TheLocomotionFan You are as humble as President Trump, I can tell! Thanks for the insight.
Good video thank you
You should cover the battle of Brody? I think I spelt that right? Love your channel Ace!
Always a pleasure. The research is precise and the presentation is always accurate. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Happy to see people coming back and enjoying the videos!
Agreed! 👍👍
This ia how documentary should be. Full of facts, archival footage and a matter of fact commentary. It is so rare now to have documentaries like these. Modern commentaries are now only a list of meaningless exaggerated adjectives.
Congratulations for the channel, from Catalonia.
Cheers mate! I appreciate it!
Very interesting vid.
I just love WW2 history,tank battles!
op Bagration was an astounding success but the ruse further south was NOT a total "fake out" of the germans since a very strong offensive was launched a mere 2 weeks, after "Bagration" was launched in the southern area where the germans EXPECTED the original assault. It is NOT that difficult to fool the enemy when your resources are SO extensive as to be able to launch offensives in BOTH places WITHIN a mere 2 weeks.
GREAT STORY !!! AND YOUR NARRATIVE SKILLS ARE BEYOND SUPERB !!! YOUR PRONUNCIATION SKILLS ARE BEAUTIFUL !!!
Haha! Thank you!
Excellent work buddy, you even had the pictures of the commanders. I have no idea how are you able to say the designations of various offices and their commander names, together, so well, except, if you are German. Regardless, with the funds available for this, great job.
Thank you very much! I'm actually from Belgium, but I learn German at school. Thanks again! I really appreciate the kind words!
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You welcome, you da man. I look forward to more videos. Good luck with your project. I subscribed, I wont be the last. Best wishes.
Fantastic Channel.
Thanks! It truly means a lot!
Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent still-motion photography pictures. Along with detailed maps. Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Wishing viewers a safe/healthy/prosperous (2024) 🌈🎉💵🤔.
Absolutely rivetting watching these little known but epic battles...extremely well presented and narrated. Thanks to Ace Destroyer and Mr Felton for keeping the memories and records of these actions alive. Please keep em coming. Are your presentstions of WW2 only or do they include more modern conflicts? Plenty untold stories from the South African border conflict amongst others...thanks again for your good works gentlemen, much appreciated.
Thank you! I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it! My videos are only of battles during the Second World War. However, there are occasional WW1-related videos as well.
Excellent more ww2 east front battles please
Excellent research, thanks for the uploads. Wiking div. were certainly a potent force, I think the original intake were Scandinavian volunteers.
Reminds me of "Last victory in Russia" an excellent book about North Ukraine counter attack by the SS and the fourth panzer army.
I don't know that book, I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
@@TheAceDestroyer the "Lucy spy ring" always had complete German army plans at all times but never infiltrated the SS, that's why the SS did so amazingly and the excellent training did help.
@@FirstLast_Nba but the waffen ss divisions got their main commands from the OKW usually.
@@MrAdamF is it possible 'Lucy' were specific to OKH then?
I'd like to read this. If anyone knows where I can get a copy, I'd like to know. Cheers.