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Sending you my most energized affections! Someone needs to give you a slap n say "Your doing fantastic dont let it lead to ruin, get a hold of yourself!"
Take 4 months off and make several videos in your own time. So that when you come back you have several videos in hand, This should reduce the pressure. :) we will all still be here. xD
Take a holiday. Do what the Germans should have done - retreat from Stalingrad.
TIK, we are here not becasue you do what we like, we are here because we like what you do. Stop worrying about us, take care of you. You've got 307K subscribes and even if you improved life of your subscriber only by 1% it means you've made 3K persons absolutely happy. Thank you for your videos, for me they were eye opening for economics and history and in general too.
My brother in Christ as christian would say.
My brother in germannes as hitlerist would Ssay...
You can't pull this up all alone. I think you need to hire some people to help out.
Even if help in creating videos be a side job for them.
Just take your time. Nobody that watches you is concerned with how long it takes you to produce content.
I agree absolutely !!!
Agreed.
Its more of a business thing i think for his channel more videos mean more money and better algorylthem however it spelt, i agree i want the battlestorm series with tik you get to really live the battle high and lows quotes from ppl who actually in battle he uses adds to feeling like we on this journey together can see and feel it the usual history doc "a huge battle took place...and one side won" we appreciate the extra detail and miles he puts in to his videos.
agree
Speak for yourself!
Stalingrad is that one topic that just is simply too much for one man to do ALL the work in a detailed manner. David Glantz has dedicated years just to finish HIS books. It's one thing to manually dig through sources to write a book, it's a whole new level to create an animated video with EVEN more digging.
Personally speaking, the Stalingrad series should only be done bi-monthly as to give you more breathing room and cover more topics. You shouldn't crank a battlestorm video every week, let alone bi-weekly if the topic is detail-packed as Stalingrad.
This is really good advice
The whole World War (30 years) is to much for one single person. Even the history of Germany 1933-45 is to much for one person.
I don't like his politics videos too much, they're too opinionated. Meanwhile the Battlestorm videos are just plainly factual, that's the stuff that survives the ages.
All comunity probably agree with that comment
I agree… this content will eventually be an amazing archive. It doesn’t have to happen overnight. Or even in a few years
I'm an history teacher, and none of my university classes taught me as much on history as you did. I never saw someone as good explaining the different sources existing on a topic as you are doing. Everyone needs to take time off from time to time. We are not machines. As for me, I will continue to watch your content even after you take a break, because you are creating something that is unique on UA-cam. Thanks and stay healthy Tik ! (Sorry, English is not my native language.)
Hang in there. I think your :"The REAL Religion behind National Socialism" (3 years ago), should be required viewing on all WWII history classes. A real eye opener and valid today as ever.
You just earned a subscription and hopefully Close Caption Translation will do your obvious passion justice.
Hello TIK. I am a 69 year-old Patreon contributor to your channel. During the last few years, your WWII history videos have enhanced my life more than anyone could imagine. The factual and objective video presentations have made me more knowledgeable and thereby, happier. With real knowledge comes contentment. I appreciate all you do.
I agree. It has taught me to approach History in much more critical and engaged manner.
nice
Well said, Steve! Likewise, I am a Patreon contributor and am in total agreement with you! TIK is tremendous with his impartial, well-balanced analysis of complicated historical issues!😁
Please Keep your History insight coming. I have the same views and have had many other historians disagree with me. But in the end your health comes first! All I ask is that you make it all available to posterity.
Wow!
Totally agree.
Also you cannot quit you are the one (in my opinion) of the few true arbiters of factual scientific fact in the areas you cover!
Absolutely!
I second that motion
@@jthemagicrobot3960 I third that motion.
😂😂
Definitely the best secondary source on the entire platform.
DON'T BURN YOURSELF OUT! Despite having read many books on Market-Garden, your video on said operation brought much needed clarity to me. Your work is important. Publish once a month. Or once every six weeks. Whatever it takes to meet your excellent standards without compromising your own personal life. We can wait for your work. It's worth it. Thank you for all you've done so far--your objectivity is much appreciated!
There will always be a demand for TikHistory. Please continue making videos forever. They are timeless and will be watched forever.
Tbh, i think you are the only one that is pushing you, to make a video every week. Everybody understand that a video you produce every week takes alot of time. I sometimes cant believe that you only spend a week on 1 video. Take your time mate. Even if you only upload 1 video every 2 months, it is understandable. You are not a vlogger that can upload every week with out any hard work. You are one of the most precious history UA-camrs out there. 👍
Hear hear
truth
The algorithm demands regular videos, but if he moved to every other week it might be okay with that.
@@deriznohappehquite How strict is the algorithm?
@@dominikpesut7498 The honest answer is we don't know.
Dude you don’t owe me anything, I appreciate the communication but to be honest I rather you do what’s best not only for you but your family. I’ve learned a lot from your channel and whenever or if you ever come back I will be sincerely happy to have more!
Don't beat yourself up Tik. Take all the time you need. Most people are perfectly willing to wait for quality content. Hope things get better soon.
Quality is more important that quantity. We don’t watch your channel to have videos every week, we watch it to see the in-depth perspective that you give us! If it takes you a few weeks to bring us the informative videos we’ve grown to love I think I can speak for the real fan base that we arnt going to complain! Love ya brother.
Hey Tik, I'm a military historian from Brazil and, tho I follow your work for years now, this is the first time I reach out. First, congratulations on your professional analysis of historical events, something complete unique in this platform. You create very precious content, no doubt there. And believe me, I also know a thing or two about YT burnout; complex content is hard to create and several times is not rewarded enough. I say this because you should know your work is precious to many of us out here. So take a deep breath, take your time, refocus your efforts and then restart the line. We'll be waiting. All the best!
No don't destroy the channel....! Put Stalingrad on hold for a few month until you feel like doing another episode of it WE CAN WAIT. I like the Battlestorm series, no one else is doing these battles in this level of detail it's very interesting. Thanks and hang in there.!
Hear, hear
I think he could even stop the Stalingrad serie to start something else. Look how many years of work and dozens of hours of content to cover a few months of battle. There are more than 2 months to cover still. It could take years, and there is not much action to expect.
@@etistone I agree, no need to expend 6-12 months watching the 6th army die
Quality is more important than quantity. I know YT's algorithm is a b*tch, but the people who love your content are not going to stop supporting you just because you can't upload videos all the time. Please don't burn out.
And also many people like me will watch again some older videos. There is plenty of material right now.
@@amsfountain8792 this. Try to make more of the content "evergreen", i.e. not just viewed the week it drops.
Yes, weird connection but Dom Mazzeti is a legend at this point and it was a running gag that he didn’t upload regularly, but the quality was there so it didn’t matter
Take break! Take a break for a week, for a month, for a year. We will stay and wait. But STALINGRAD series must go on.
Thank you for these incredible years watching all of your battlestrom series! Such a excellent job. Your channel is onlyone I check for new video over these years.
I wish you recover and new wind to your sails.
Greetz from Czech republic.
Long live TIK!
Jiri
Take the time you need for yourself Tik. We'll be here waiting when you're doing better.
I am a history teacher and I get a lot of value from your videos. Take your time your videos are being watched many times over by myself, other teachers and my students.
Relax and take your time coming up with new stuff. People are here waiting to see stuff. One week or One month, who cares. Content is always good. Maps are great.
The algorithm cares. If there are not enough videos there isn't enough engagement which kills the new viewrship, kills the finances and eventually suffocates the channel. For growth and expansion videos are needed.
I don't agree. Videos need to be reasonably frequent, otherwise there is no point.
TIK is missing enormous opportunities, there are similarities, ideologies, analogies between Stalingrad and Bakhmut, as at present for many of us the Ukraine war has superseded WW2 though both have similarities. TIK is exceptional on political and economic topics because he understands it deeply but he avoids modern day, post 1945, we are living in 2023 TIK, history comes alive when highlighting errors from the past mankind hasn't learned. TIK's religious and general covering unproven theories are poor, he comes over as pretentious and obviously doesn't believe what he is talking about and I believe in a creator not evolution theory so he does sound like an idiot .. speaking of which 'the churchill is an idiot' video was poor when he is talking up decisions, even ideologies and situations of people like Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito maybe and numerous chancellor, economists and theologians so and so etc who may of been clever or misunderstood but in context were much bigger idiots than Churchill.
sorry yes i am having a go but also i recognise some of TIK's videos are the best i have seen on youtube, the north african WW2, operation Market Garden and of course Stalingrad are exceptional though TIK's vids about German economics and reasoning behind Hitler and other influences behind WW2 and 1930's historical outcomes are superb maybe the best there is.
TIK is obviously into evolution in every way, universe, social and probably political but i suggest he checks out 'Peace Can It Last?' a talk, posted on youtube from September 1942 discussing the times we live in now, Totalitarian v Liberalism and the United Nations (5 years before it was 'formed' [technically it was a resurrected League of Nations] which will take centre stage according to reliable explanations of bible sourced prophecies.
@@MakeAllThingsBeautiful While I don't agree with all that you said there, I definitely agree that he is missing a lot of value by being strictly focused on the historical level in most of his content (the political and economic ones tend to be the only ones where he slips out of that frame of mind). Historians throughout the ages understood that history is valuable only for its impact on the present - in how it translates into non-fiction fables or strategic guides or... History must be connected to a message or it becomes as useless as knowing whether it was cloudy or sunny 37 days ago.
For example, what exactly happened in WWII mainly matters in how it changes the message of the fables surrounding it. Was Hitler right to focus on the strategic goal of the Caucasus? Should he have been even more aggressive geopolitically or delayed attacking Poland until Stalin did? Should he have controlled his generals more? How do those answers change how Putin or Biden should control his forces in new or old conflict zones? How do they change how a business man should direct a strong-willed employee? The answers to those last two might change depending on what conclusions are drawn from extensive historical study which makes fully understanding the war important to this day and into the far future.
I'm honestly having trouble deciding what to vote for because TIK covers all these topics in such a professional, in-depth manner.
Whatever maximizes his output and avoids burnout?
Thoroughly seconded.
I kind of third this but I primarily watch the politics and economics videos. But I also can't deny the degree of professionalism and research he puts into the Stalingrad series. I can only imagine how useful they could be for movies/game creators to have such details of the battles.
@@dogefort8410 That's not the right question! When I was burning out I tried to optimize my workload. But I became more and more depressed since it wasn't enough in my mind. The solution was (after an total break down) to minimize my output and don't give a shit about "what will my coworker/people say". I've taken a year sabatical, and learned that to beat up myself to fulfill the imagined expections of my environment isn't the right way for me. Now I give a shit and I'm happy.
@mindfulmasculism101 That's just how I feel so I've decided that I'm not going to vote and will just accept the result of the poll.
It’s not about what we ‘want’ but about what you produce. No matter time. Keep up the good work!
Just take your time, TIK. Take a few weeks off any time you feel you need it!
These are all timeless topics, so we can wait.
And remember, Patrons do not need to be your boss! The most long-term successful channels set expectations appropriately in terms of what Patrons can and cannot expect. Everyone has an interest in your continued wellbeing.
Whatever changes TIK decides to make to the channel there will always be a demand for his style of in-depth history videos.
facts
@@michaelgreen170 No ... Opinion, at least when it comes to his more "Political" videos.
You are appreciated. I'm not too deep into your catalog, but I really enjoy your videos and your ability to illustrate your critical treatment of source material. Take care.
Your economics and politics videos are what I mainly watch. The integration of the historical origins of ideas with how they are framed in today’s strange climate is what sets your channel apart from any other for me.
If you can't do everything, it's because you're only human. You deserve a lot of credit for not compromising on quality and for bringing new perspectives and pushing back on some of the distortions that have been introduced into the historiography.
Take all the time you need. Your videos are incredibly informative and your references are faultless!
TIK, I´m really surprised that you´ve managed to create so many high-quality videos in only a couple of years. No wonder that you feel utterly shattered. It was just a matter of time I reckon... and yes, it´s definitely the right choice to do some alterations to the channel under these circumstances. Do whatever you feel it is necessary to do and have some rest in the first place. Incidentally, many thanks for letting us in on. Take care!
Battlestorm for me. Not necessarily Stalingrad, I've loved them since Africa. Honestly, if they were the same quality and were published monthly I would still think it's incredibly often.
You're really great! Take your time. Greetings from a colleague from Belgrade, who had an awful time explaining for years differences between fascism and national -socialism to people, to be looked at as one of the previous two. Finally, someone with brains and guts.
Take a break. Do what is best for u. Be safe.
Take your time over the Stalingrad videos
TIK, You are the very best WWII researcher and presenter available on any media service. Whatever topic you choose to present,at whatever time suits you, will not matter at all to your subscribers and the wider audience. The analysis and insight you present is amazing. Thank you for the efforts you have made with your wonderful presentations. You are the best there is!!
Hey Bud, I think I speak for all when I say your content is unique in its depth and attention to detail. Wether it comes once per week or once per month its worth the wait and definatly the SUB. All I would say is don’t make a drastic choice when you are exhausted. Take a break contemplate and then go what ever way is best for you and yours. Thanks for all the hard work! Love your content!
we're not asking you to pop out content all the time. you make great documentaries. just take the time to produce what you like with a rythm that doesn't kill you. PS your battlestorm are the most detailed and objective and clever military documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you very much for putting such a high level on us, I love it ! take care.
Dear Louis
I have been following your work for quite a while. As many of my peers, I started following your creations of “the tank” stuff and I got totally hooked up with the depth and knowledge of your incredible work. I learnt so much for the last few years. there are no words to describe how grateful I feel. I understand, though, that work should not consume your life and when an activity crosses the boundaries of health (either physical or mental) you must reorient your path. I will always support whatever choice you make. I just want to emphasize that your reasoning and your insights have brought light to many of us. I understand history, and specifically, WW2 period much better than I did few years ago. Whatever choice you make, please do not quick teaching people to think and develop a critical mind. People like you are one of the few hopes that free individuals have to be heart. You bring color and sense to the imposed grey of our lives. From the bottom of my heart, thanks for all you gave us.
PS: I apologize if my English expression is not correct enough, I am not a native speaker. I hope my words made sense.
I for one stand with your channel if you post weekly or not. What you offer on knowledge is worth more than any school could offer and deserves huge appreciation.
I'm a simple man. I see TIK content, I consume TIK content. You're doing the kind of historical work that I've been wishing well-funded and staffed organizations had been doing for a long time, and though I hope none of your content vectors get left behind, I would rather have some of them than none of them. Whatever direction you decide to go, keep going! I'll keep clicking and watching. Also, please do it in a sustainable way. Take time for yourself, and stay healthy. We want you around for a good long while. Rather have a slow-and-steady content stream than a break-neck pace that risks breaking your neck.
Take your time I loved watching all your videos as a life long history buff. I work in the Canadian nuclear and construction industries and coming home from work you really help man, I enjoy every second.
Take a much deserved break. For what it's worth, your stuff is wonderful, insightful, and highly useful in today's sad world. You are truly contributing to a better world through knowledge.
No matter what you end up doing, please do not lose the "History" perspective. That's what I like most about this channel, is that you do the research allowing for us to understand the context around a decision someone made.
Don’t lose sleep. Don’t worry. Take a breath. As long as you are making content when you can, almost all of us will still be here. Experiment if you have to. Take a break if needed. Do what you need to do. We will be here.
If I could vote I would pick the fourth, since your videos have been extremely useful in helping me to understand the ideologies that you've discussed. I do like watching the occasional history video of yours but prefer the ideologies, philosophy, etc.
you can vote. anyone can vote on the community tab polls, even non subscribers.
@@aidenaune7008 Alright, thanks.
such a kooky coinkeydink that he's getting a gag order put on him after talking about communism beling a religion, specifically a branch of Gn0st1c1sm! What craaaazy timing, the o̶n̶e̶s̶ ̶w̶h̶o̶ ̶a̶s̶k̶ ̶q̶u̶e̶s̶ *conspiracy theorists* will have a field day!
I have been a fan for many many years, your analysis was very good always. It is okay to take breaks or ask for help. May God bless you and your life.
You are absolutely one of the best researchers I’ve seen on UA-cam. Your politics/economics/ideology lessons have changed my life and I am deeply grateful for it. 🙌
I can't do the poll because Battlestrom series is the content I NEVER skip. This is the most unique documentary series I've seen and no other channel comes close to it. I also understand the colossal effort it is to make. I gladly would take long breaks between episodes. However, this series requires a team to process, it's just too big of a task for a single person.
Battlestorm series, like Crusader, Courland and Market Garden, have already been outstanding and Stalingrad has taken it to another level. Most of us can imagine how demanding that particular subject has been and would fully sympathise with you taking it much more slowly from here on in, if that suits you. Honestly, though, I would not abandon it because it has the potential to be your defining work and, when you’re my age, you probably wont want it to be defined as ‘unfinished’. Please, Lewis, get professional help to get you and your work through this difficult period. Good luck and best wishes.
The most important thing is that your workflow is sustainable and repeatable without you having to lower quality and rush content or drinking 47 cups of coffee and staying up all night to meet deadlines. We're all sticking around regardless of what the specific schedule is. The stalingrad series is the most in depth look at this subject, moreso than anything i have ever seen as a part of any curriculum. It is so well researched that the time required to research, script and produce each video must be ridiculously high. And this goes for your other content as well. I think any reasonable viewer accepts that and really appreciates that, so if videos are released further apart i think it is unnderstandable and wise in the long run, even if it doesn't help with numbers and the algorithm.
I believe your fan base and supporters are very patient when it comes to your uploads! Take your time with these videos, all of them are fantastic and interesting- try not to stress out, you're a fantastic content creator!
Do what ever makes you passionate, enthusiastic and happy. The audience will follow that. Don't over think it.
Agree with that thought. Understand you need to pay the bills but being authentic is what will bring you success on multiple levels.
Hey man, don’t quit. Just take time for yourself and restructure your release schedule. You’re a beast big man. 🎉
Don't worry about how long it takes. We can wait, your content is amazing, keep going 💪
You are one of my heroes, a giant in terms of history. The pace of work you carry is immense. Full support for whatever you decide. A big greeting from a Spaniard who lives in Norway.
No worries, we love you anyway, we'll all survive any break you take and will welcome you back into our UA-cam lives the moment you return from your hiatus.
Your authoritative essays are invaluable. Keep it coming, at your convenience of course. You're not obligated to do this at all so just do what you can.
Was going to type a long comment, but it didn't come out like I wanted.
All I'll say is, take care. Good health and good spirits is the one thing no amount of viewer appreciation can buy. We'll all still be here enjoying what you make, especially knowing what comes out down the line will be from a healthier place.
Take some time for yourself, but remember you are valued. Some of your work is amongst the best history work out there.
Health is important take your time.
Don't worry brother, we love your work. Take care of yourself! ❤😊
I just love all the content I've seen on this channel since probably 2017 from when I first started watching.
I ended up getting into a historical discussion with a vet at my old work place about ww2 and he turned round to me and said "have you seen this guy on youtube?, he's really good". He loaded up this exact channel of which I already was subscribed at watching.
He absolutely loved the content and details that this channel provides, but life is short enough as it is and I am sure if he was still with us today he would still be watching and will happily wait for content while also looking forward to any changes to come
Sir - you took on one of the most pivotal engagements in history. I haven't seen anyone either on youtube or broadcast TV do such a deep dive on such a multi-faceted battle. It expanded my understanding of it and also expanded my to read list 😉 Please take the time you need to recharge the batteries and look after yourself. It'll give some of us who are relatively new to the channel a chance to catch up.
Stay healthy, you have given me (and probably other people) so much, that you have every possible right now to take, what you need. You have become kind of a role model to me, and even going into early retirement (from UA-cam or in general) would not change this. You are a shining light.
Tik you are one of the best history content creators our generation has to offer. Don't get frustrated . We love every piece of your work regarding every aspect of modern history ( series of battles, small battles, ideology - philosophy, economics) because you have a natural talent to present, analyze and get into useful conclusions based on actual facts. It really seems to me like blackmailing having to choose which kind of videos i prefer the most. Your channel is the best because it has EVERYTHING and it is unique because it has YOUR style. If you want my advise just follow your mood. One week concentrate on interesting minor battles. The other make a video about why socialism sucks ( it never gets boring 😂). I hope I boosted your moral dear teacher. With respect from a Greek friend ✌🇬🇷
TIK , Ive only just found you, literally yesterday. You're incredible, please dont just vanish. All of your content is great.
Your battlestorm series are amazing,hope you donnot stop.
Doing what you do gives a better understading of that epic straggle in Stallingrad (and elsewere)the sucrificies and lives it took!
I would hate to see it unfinished....
Pls continue even if it's once a month with nth in between.
Thanks again for your efforts and remember it is the darkest just before dawn!
TIK, you are an excellent historian and i thoroughly enjoy everything you put out. Hardly anyone on the platform can compete with the level of historical analysis and depth which you have put out over the years. You don't have to be so hard on yourself, all of us appreciate the amount of work you put in and honestly i'm amazed you've put out what you have done without losing your mind already. I for one wil watch anything you put out, and i have already watched every video you've ever made and rewatched them several times. I can't even imagine the amount of work it takes to create such a mammoth project as the Stalingrad series is. I'm sure that you will find your passion back again in time, but by all means take a break whenever you have to, i think there is nobody in this community who would hold it against you. I'm a very big fan of yours since i have found your channel years ago and i wish you well.
Hey Lewis. Your battlestorm series are legendary. The quality is unsurpassable and it's your fault for getting us used to this quality. I can't even image what it takes to churn out those battlestorm videos but i reckon it's a lot. Maybe you can turn them into a monthly series and instead upload lighter & shorter economics/ideology/Q&A videos weekly so that you don't get as exhausted. Thanks for the hard work !
I would rather you continue making the history content you've been making but just space it out so you don't wreck yourself physically and emotionally. I'd rather have the same quality of content even if it means it only comes out biweekly or longer if needed. You're truly one of the best history content creators and it would be a tragic loss to not have your channel. Thanks and take care.
Exactly my thoughts
Tik my honest opinion on this is that YOU need to be the one that decides what direction the channel should go down. We are viewers of all your content and the overwhelming majority of us enjoy whatever content you're willing to give us. Make this decision about you, and what you want to see from your channel. TIKHistory is your creation, your pride and joy so take it in whichever direction you want it to see, we will still be here to enjoy whatever content you produce because yes we're here for the history but many of us are here for you as well. Many of us simply enjoy your commentary, your in depth analysis and your take on historical events.
I'm sorry things have come down to this and I hope you're able to deal with whatever problems are haunting you but don't feel as though you have to produce content every single week, we would much rather watch a video that we know you have put your all into, than rushed content which you yourself may not have the passion for.
Don't lose yourself in the bump and grind of UA-cam, do what you think is best, you're a human not a content creating machine. Take the breaks you need, take the time you need we will all still be here when you return.
You are simply the best presenter of history I have encountered. Go if you must, but remember there is no one out there quite like you.
All your content is top quality, and will be a valuable resource for years to come! Your Stalingrad series is epic! Just take your time and take care of yourself and see it through!
Just pace yourself out man, have more time in the day for yourself. We’re not robots. Even if it takes longer I’m sure people would be happier with content made with enthusiasm and care instead of something made under stress and worry.
I'm glad that you're asking your viewers.
Tik. Take a well-deserved vacation. Enjoy the summer. Personally "battlestorm" is my favorite. Really enjoy your content !
The Battlestorm series is my raison d'être for this channel. Its how/why I found you TIK, its what I come home from work every Monday to look for. Quality matters, not time taken. It might be like your own personal war to get Stalingrad done, but don't quit please. Pace yourself my brother. Finish Stalingrad, then embark on another. Its fantastic content !
Yeah, yeah, 101%, agreed.
Most important to me is the quality of your work, not the quantity. And I do appreciate how much time and effort you have to put into the research before even being able to put any video out. I like the way you keep referring to books and pointing out any discrepancies therein and comparing the content to make a logical conclusion about how things most likely went down. If there is any other history tuber out there who takes it to that level, well... that's not somebody I've heard about. So as far as I care, if the pressure of production gets too high, than by all means, take a step back, slow the pace of production down to whatever pace is workable for you. I'd much rather see the quality of your work being as consistent as we're all used to less times per time period than seeing you burning out or quitting all together. I've checked 'stalingrad' as preferred, but honestly your style is so good I don't care if it was about any other military historic topic.
TL:DR Screw deadlines. Creating quality content like yours takes it's time. This is no frigging tiktok channel.
Damn I love this channel. I only watch because it's so wonderfully researched. I would happily accept one video a month.
This is very true
I have to be honest, I don't give a stuff about economics or debates about ideology and religion (did enough of that sort of stuff at university). What has kept me coming back time and time again are your military videos - and my fondest memories are doing hour upon hour marathons of your African and Courland battlestorms. I've been excited for what campaigns you can battlestorm next after Stalingrad, but didn't even understand it would be such an undertaking. I do hope you can finish it, and I don't mind waiting until you're ready. Even if it is only a couple of videos per year in between your other stuff.
Yeah. Those and his coverage of the Brunevile raid and Market Garden are my faves too.
The common thing is t9 blame the failure of MarketGarden on Montgomery for attempting a bridge too for. But TIK makes an absolutely compelling argument that it's failure was actually Gavin's fault at Nijmegen w the 82nd.
Considering the detail that put into your histories, it's no wonder your mind and soul need a break. I binge watched 9+ hours of your operation crusader. Great way to spend a Sunday. What an absolutely brilliant comprehensive study that was. I don't always see your point of view on things but that doesn't stop me coming back because it is a point of view and you know its a very well studied one. Enjoy your break. No pressure but we will all be waiting to see you again sometime. All the very best.
Man, take all the time you need. The people who follow your channel will continue to do so, don't worry!
Your content is worth waiting for and we are content to wait. Health comes first. You are one of a dwindling number of true historians and that is something we can’t put a price on.
Keep on going. Your videos are excellent.
Tik, the way you create these videos is a art
You are a ARTIST
art is not a 9-5 it's a feeling you have and skill you put into your content
Just take a break and do it when you feel like it
I personally like options 3 and 4. I loved the public vs private videos, but I also love your in-depth breakdowns of the different ideologies and philosophies. The history videos are what initially drew me in, but I think they should be more one-off kind of videos as I think your meticulous nature tends to bog down some topics such as the Stalingrad series. Regardless of what you decide I'm grateful for your efforts and you have pointed me in the direction of great books and resources to study on my own so thanks for that. Take care of yourself first and foremost though whatever you decide man. 🍻🍻
The topical videos about historical political ideology are doing great. They're really easy watch at the length they are. Plus, the topics/view point are inciteful and interesting. I suppose that would the politics, ideology, religion, philosophy category but in truth I appreciate most of your topical shorter form videos, including the one's on economics, other military videos. I also love watching the battlestorms when I have a minute to sit through them but that's fewer and far between.
Please take whatever time you may need to do more of what you want to do! I know I'll be sticking around thanks to the quality and diversity of your topics :]
Dear TIK,
I have to admit, I sometimes dont see eye to eye with you, especially when you are doing videos about politics. But I have followed your channel for a while now and I find your battlestorm videos absolutely excellent. The maps, timeline, the explanations, the background information what is going on elsewhere is really captivating. Your series about the african campaign is by far the most informative I have ever seen. I am german and grew up with a ton of bad documentaries and books about the desert-fox, so I found your portrait of Rommel absolutely fantastic. Not the white knight, not the absolute idiotic gambler, somewhere just in between. IMHO you did a hell of a job to paint a very differentiated picture of the man, with all his human flaws while still being one of the more competent leaders of the german army.
Anyway.... I digress, IIRC you had to take a break before because you where exhausted a while back. You looked like a ghost at the time. I was watching your videos and secretly thought to myself, one day, we might find a notice on your channel, that you just simply dropped dead.
As I said, I might not agree with you on a lot of political stuff, but for sure I dont want you to literally work yourself to death. You work hard to make a valid case and point, but I personally think, these ideologic/political topics are maybe too complex really to be addressed in the form of a YT channel. You really manage to bring a new (to me) point of view more often than not when explaining your opinion. BUT...and I think you might agree, that those videos are the most exhausting to make. Maybe not the videos themselves but all the backlash that you have to deal with afterwards, I cannot even imaging the reactions, comments etc. you have to deal with. God, the comment section here is bad enough. So, for the love of god and the sake of this channel, just stay away from the ideology, concentrate on the battlestorm series, and put in some other topics if you still find the time.
Take a long vacation, preferably somewhere where there is no internet. As you are from Britain, try one of the channel Islands, maybe? I heard one of them has no streetlights, so you can just go out at night and watch the stars, almost like in ancient times. Anyway, rest up, get better and please keep yourself and this channel alive a little time longer.
Health comes first. No matter what.
Just know we’ll all be looking forward to your content, no matter the time frame. Look after yourself mate, you’re truly one of YT’s heavy (if not the heaviest) hitters when it comes to unbiased, factual history. As hard as it might be to put your wellbeing before the channel, just know we’ll all be rooting you on and standing by. Take care of yourself and cheers. We all understand how much effort this takes, and commend you endlessly for it.
Just know you have filled a space for so many of us with your videos. Would be extremely sad to see you go, but your health needs to come first. For me personally you've given me so much enjoyment watching your videos. Like 100s of hours if not more.
Your videos, especially Battlestorm Stalingrad but also the other ones, are my preferred source of entertainment on UA-cam. Whatever you do in the future, rest assure that you have provided me with hundreds of hours of learning and insights. I am very grateful for all that you have done. Wishing you well, Fred.
So sorry about the exhaustion. It dovetails with the old saying, "the reward for good work is more of it!" You're "good work" is much appreciated!!! Find some time to relax or bring on some help. You deserve it.
I don't know how you do it, but every week when you release a non series video, is the exact question on my mind, that's why I keep clicking on your videos, and remarkably, even though you make 40 minute videos, they're very interesting and informative till the last minutes
Take whatever time you need a d follow the path that works for you. Thanks for all that you produce
I really appreciate all your videos and it's been great to see the type of content evolve. As a "freeloader" I happy to see any content arrive each Monday, tanks are great but your economic and political slant has widened my reading list to previously unforeseen areas - which I like!
Don't scrap the Battlestorm format. That is why I started watching you. You provided the detail I wanted. Stalingrad was a massive battle and that is reflected in your Battlestorm videos. Finish the series doing it with same pace and way. Can't say Stalingrad has a lot of my interest when it comes to WW2 battles. I just like the detail your Battlestorm videos provide. Looking forward to more battles done in the same way. Hungary 1944-45!!
I really can't make any choice on what one thing to watch for. I really do watch your channel for just about everything.
Mate, this is a hard choice for many of us to make.
You produce some of the best history work available anywhere online, and your definitely one of the top historians on UA-cam.
I'd happily wait through 12 months of silence from you it it meant that you could continue with your work. Each and every TIKHistory episode, regardless of topic, is a master class in history. No once else has, or is doing the sort of amazingly indepth work that you do. No wonder your exhausted, you're literately producing PhD level material week after week, month after month with no end in sight.
Take a break and make it as long as you need.
The battlestorm videos are my primary reason to watch. I think they are top quality. The other topics are also interesting and I like em thrown in-between the campaigns, as they often provide extra context.
You do outstanding work. We understand quality takes time. Thank you for your content and effort.
you are a remarkably serious researcher, I find myself feeling burnt out when going especially deeply into a given subject too.
sometimes it's a good thing to clear your mind with other things , invariably we return to the work that fascinates.
I click for the erudition, the stalingrad series is a magnificent bonus and is meriting of a well rested and clean mind to continue.
you are one of the most authoritative voices in historical yt, you body of work will endure the test of time.
thank you for your sterling work, tik.