The Tokyo Raid 1942: America Strikes Back

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  • Опубліковано 11 бер 2023
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  • @DJ-xj3mv
    @DJ-xj3mv Рік тому +636

    I live in Montana and about 6 or 7 years ago one of the two remaining Doolittle Raiders passed away here. He was kind of a local hero. At his funeral the US Air Force did a fly-by of the city with a B-1 Bomber. It was pretty great!

    • @NimbleBard48
      @NimbleBard48 Рік тому +22

      Now that is amazing to hear.

    • @TBRrexOfficial1369
      @TBRrexOfficial1369 Рік тому +8

      Wow cool :D

    • @MasterChiefSamus
      @MasterChiefSamus Рік тому +8

      I’d be worried if I suddenly see a B-1 suddenly commemorating the Doolittle Raid right above me, and I’m not even in Tokyo

    • @Cascade120
      @Cascade120 Рік тому

      The B1 Lancer?

    • @bsmartr806
      @bsmartr806 Рік тому +8

      I'm not American, but the balls on those guys, they must have known in all likelihood they were going to their deaths, and still they stepped up, got the job done, and most survived.

  • @BillB23
    @BillB23 Рік тому +219

    Your flag over Eglin Field should have had 48 stars. Hawaii and Alaska became states in 1959. Nit picking aside, I really like your dives into little-explored slices of history. Keep on keepin' on!

    • @jaythompson5102
      @jaythompson5102 Рік тому +20

      Interesting fact I didn't realize Hawaii and Alaska joined so late for some reason I would have guessed the 20s.

    • @creatorsfreedom6734
      @creatorsfreedom6734 Рік тому +3

      @@jaythompson5102 wasnt much on a state back then more like a resort for fishing

    • @NotoriousSRG
      @NotoriousSRG Рік тому +1

      Damn. Fkn got ‘em.

    • @NotoriousSRG
      @NotoriousSRG Рік тому

      Go home everyone - the stupid flag has too many stupid stars. Whole video’s scrapped

    • @graysonmobley5158
      @graysonmobley5158 Рік тому +1

      lol, I was looking to see if anyone else noticed

  • @denniscleary7580
    @denniscleary7580 Рік тому +139

    I had to blink twice and pinch myself three times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things 😁👍. Great to see you posting more Baz.

    • @TheChuckfuc
      @TheChuckfuc Рік тому +1

      He's the Norm of the historical UA-cam channels. Baz posts a video, every, "BAZ."

  • @mgr_video_productions
    @mgr_video_productions Рік тому +70

    It's a great day when Bazbattles uploads a WWII related video.

  • @nymalous3428
    @nymalous3428 Рік тому +111

    I always learn something I didn't know about a particular battle when I watch videos from this channel. For instance, Doolittle's fear of being court-martialed.
    Truly a well-done video!

    • @Dragon359
      @Dragon359 Рік тому +13

      That's an understandable fear. You do something outside the bounds of what was intended, and the first notion is that you'll be punished for it. He was probably immensely relieved with the end result.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 Рік тому

      He'd still be dealing with pre-war bureaucracy.

    • @rustydragonling
      @rustydragonling Рік тому +1

      I must have missed this, but when was the actual raid supposed to be, officially? I can understand why he went ahead of schedule after that picket ship spotted them, but being that close to the target would've meant the window of opportunity was small to begin with, so how soon was that official date supposed to happen?

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 Рік тому +7

      @@rustydragonling About ten hours later. The issue was range, by launching early the bombers were unable to get to their landing fields.

    • @rustydragonling
      @rustydragonling Рік тому +1

      @@recoil53 Totally missed that fact. Thank you. 😅

  • @user-jz1it9xf7i
    @user-jz1it9xf7i Рік тому +9

    I am Japanese and Its so great video! Due to their low altitude, bombers intrusion was seen by many Japanese citizens. I was impressed some testimony, a lady said "I saw a plane and I even see pilots face, I soon realized its an American plane. The pilot was handsome and it was not Japanese." and a boy said "I was flying a kite and suddenly, a plane was approached my kite. Its very low altitude then I worried the collision of my kite. I think the pilot also saw my kite. Under the air raid warming, we never play kite so he may believed the success of surprise." Some citizens called police but they never believed the story.

    • @donaldshotts4429
      @donaldshotts4429 11 місяців тому +2

      My grandfather was washing himself in a stream somewhere in the Philippines and got this strange feeling that he wasn't alone. It turns out a young Japanese soldier was found in the bushes with a hand grenade in his hand. Fortunately he didn't kill my grandfather or himself and was taken prisoner. Later my grandfather stopped some American soldiers that amused themselves by putting out cigarettes on this poor Japanese kids skin. My grandfather was 26 so they called him "Pops" because he seemed so old to them. "Pops" was our slang for father. I always remembered that story

  • @fangexploring
    @fangexploring Рік тому +12

    Facinating! The modification of strapping brooms onto the bombers was so unexpected lol. The psychological impact of the strike for both America and Japan is really interesting too. Thanks for another great video! BazBattles is really the best.

  • @mike6252
    @mike6252 Рік тому +4

    One of my favorite moments in American aviation history by my favorite animated history channel. Job very well done!!!

  • @charlesdarienzo6686
    @charlesdarienzo6686 Рік тому +4

    We love ya, Baz! Keep it up. You're the best at this.

  • @GAMEFREAK330
    @GAMEFREAK330 Рік тому +6

    Never get enough of your stuff!
    Keep up the good work!

  • @DMoc06
    @DMoc06 Рік тому

    Thank you for making another video like this! I made a playlist on my UA-cam page exclusively for your World War II videos, specifically anything naval. Now that you've done the Doolittle Raid, I REALLY, REALLY HOPE that you're planning to make your own video for the Battle of Midway, but also the Battle of the Coral Sea, and ANY of the naval battles during the Guadalcanal Campaign. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

  • @leonardoleonardi9993
    @leonardoleonardi9993 Рік тому +2

    Baz Battles for me, is the best Channel of war history, impressive details about each operation of war.
    In this raid, the pilots are a true heroes.

  • @Gudha_Ismintis
    @Gudha_Ismintis Рік тому +4

    Been waiting a long time for this baz - this was a brilliant chapter of ww2

  • @Masrafi
    @Masrafi Рік тому +38

    i love your more modern battle coverage, great as always.

  • @STLshark2013
    @STLshark2013 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the new video!! I always love to see them pop up on my feed!

  • @thetorturepenguin
    @thetorturepenguin Рік тому +30

    Baz, you are a youtuber who brings History to life- your format of videos is probably the best there is, and I can't tell you excited I am when a new one comes out. For your next video, may I suggest you cover a battle like The Java sea, Or Cape Matapan.
    Or if you are looking for a longer video, Operation Pedestal would be amazing. And obviously its only a matter of time before Midway.

  • @davidhughes8357
    @davidhughes8357 Рік тому

    Very good work my friends. So glad to see you again. Please keep it up. Will always be here for you. Have studied military history for over 40 years . Again
    Thank you so much.

  • @henrikihle4449
    @henrikihle4449 Рік тому

    I remember how I watched your videos a few years ago.
    I really liked and still like them.
    I especially appreciate the sea warfare series.
    Keep the content up!

  • @YeeeeGreg
    @YeeeeGreg Рік тому +1

    Incredibly interesting and well-made video! Thank you Baz!

  • @randylopez2286
    @randylopez2286 Рік тому +5

    BazBattles is getting better and better. Please……. more…… we must have more!😱

  • @nicomorgan9604
    @nicomorgan9604 Рік тому +4

    Hot damn always a good surprise when Baz uploads

  • @modest_spice6083
    @modest_spice6083 Рік тому +1

    Dude, you're back again! Great video as always.

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Рік тому +10

    Always informative AND entertaining!

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 Рік тому

    Glad you are doing video s again!! Thank you for the great work Sir

  • @thecrusaderhistorian9820
    @thecrusaderhistorian9820 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video! It is good to see you back!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Рік тому +1

    Loving this channel and it's uploads!

  • @milabugtcher990
    @milabugtcher990 Рік тому +2

    Damn you re good! I really like all your videos, your specific style...and of course the great narrator! Thank you for doing this!

  • @mrmadness2699
    @mrmadness2699 Рік тому

    So happy Bazbattles has posted again.

  • @Hillbilly001
    @Hillbilly001 Рік тому +6

    Always a great thing when Baz posts. Excellent video. Cheers from Tennessee

  • @davidroman1654
    @davidroman1654 Рік тому +2

    Read a book about the raid many years ago. It was amazing that they were able to do it. Also if anyone ever has a chance to go to Dayton, OH to the US Air Force Museum there is an amazing display about the raid an all of the individual members of each crew. It is well worth your time and the rest of the museum is something to see.

  • @demisfarrugia2824
    @demisfarrugia2824 Рік тому

    You are beyond excellent! Thank you Baz!!! ❤

  • @bb1111116
    @bb1111116 Рік тому

    Excellent video because you dig into the details.. I’ve heard the story many times but I learned some new information today. Keep it up!

  • @alexanderleach3365
    @alexanderleach3365 Рік тому +6

    That raid was a tremendous morale booster for the US in 1942.

    • @donaldshotts4429
      @donaldshotts4429 11 місяців тому +1

      Not only that, but it caused the Japanese to overreact to a pinprick and rush the battle of Midway which changed the whole war.

  • @Midway_CV-41
    @Midway_CV-41 Рік тому

    The narration for these are always the best

  • @NexusSabreYT
    @NexusSabreYT Рік тому +1

    The Legend is back!!!! BazBattles!!!!

  • @TheHighlander5555
    @TheHighlander5555 Рік тому +1

    More Baz Battles content, going to be a great day.

  • @peaceright8564
    @peaceright8564 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the battle of Midway soon 😁 always glad you post again Baz

  • @rahimfathallah4049
    @rahimfathallah4049 Рік тому

    nice to have you back !

  • @sonradanfransiz
    @sonradanfransiz Рік тому

    Couldnt wait to watch the video, i was gonna watch after my break but anyways, great video mate :)

  • @charakiga
    @charakiga Рік тому +1

    I just finished watching Montemayor's Midway videos and you post this. Epic (we're talking about this video being posted 2 hours after I finished).

  • @Alitmos
    @Alitmos Рік тому +62

    I love seeing the historic stories of my Navy coming to life on screen. Thank you for putting this together, Baz! Looking forward to seeing more content from you and love seeing that the pace is picking back up on the channel!

  • @SgtTraz
    @SgtTraz Рік тому

    Fantastic video. Always quality content

  • @Shryce
    @Shryce Рік тому

    Welcome back !!! Long time no see.. love ur videos

  • @volpetrolski1
    @volpetrolski1 Рік тому

    I love the smell of a new Bazbattles vid in the morning!

  • @samdumaquis2033
    @samdumaquis2033 Рік тому

    Great video as usual, we enjoy your woek

  • @joshfraley6523
    @joshfraley6523 Рік тому +2

    May I recommend visiting the Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. There is an extensive exhibit on the Doolittle raid, including a B-25 on a 'carrier deck', MANY artifacts from the actual crew and raid, and many details on the stories of the airmen.

  • @luke5442
    @luke5442 Рік тому

    Baz Battles coming in clutch

  • @__tachibana8072
    @__tachibana8072 Рік тому +3

    NICE WW2 video add into my playlist once again.
    More ww2 video please.

  • @sof5858
    @sof5858 Рік тому +2

    BazBattles your my hero!

  • @eljayppujalte7594
    @eljayppujalte7594 Рік тому

    New video yay I love this channel

  • @tiger_of_kai
    @tiger_of_kai Рік тому

    Its a good day when BazBattle uploads

  • @alanmike6883
    @alanmike6883 Рік тому

    Always Great baz 😁

  • @erickcase1265
    @erickcase1265 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @stevelebreton3489
    @stevelebreton3489 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @acyllia5311
    @acyllia5311 Рік тому +19

    Yarnhub’s animation and now Baz’s bird’s eye view on the Doolittle raid
    Gotta love it

  • @TBRrexOfficial1369
    @TBRrexOfficial1369 Рік тому +1

    I thought only one minute had passed but I was astonished that 9 minutes had already gone!

  • @-spores4912
    @-spores4912 Рік тому +1

    the best voice narrator. i wish you my history teacher back then.. i sure play attention every time :)

  • @anisolo07
    @anisolo07 Рік тому

    excellent storytelling! loved it...

  • @crazywarriorscatfan9061
    @crazywarriorscatfan9061 Рік тому +2

    This animations are amazing

  • @abhichaudhary3314
    @abhichaudhary3314 Рік тому +1

    My favourite channel back again..

  • @T3mbokx
    @T3mbokx Рік тому +2

    Hope I'm still alive to watch your videos on battle of midway, narrated by our favorite narrator.

    • @cluster4583
      @cluster4583 Рік тому +1

      He might do coral Sea as well

    • @DMoc06
      @DMoc06 Рік тому

      @@cluster4583 I REALLY, REALLY HOPE he does Coral Sea AND Midway, plus the other 3 carrier battles (Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz, and Philippine Sea), and in general hopefully, all of the naval battles of the Pacific. Plus those in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic.

  • @samueltakac8436
    @samueltakac8436 Рік тому +1

    I love how real this is. Little huge unexpected twists, just as it happened.

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory Рік тому

    great video

  • @KorbinX
    @KorbinX Рік тому +1

    30 Seconds over Tokyo by Ted Lawson is an incredible book. Appreciate the video

  • @LordChlCha
    @LordChlCha Рік тому

    Great video 📸

  • @arliciarolle878
    @arliciarolle878 Рік тому +1

    I love that one can you make the next one about the battle midway plz

  • @boofusgoofus614
    @boofusgoofus614 Рік тому +1

    Another masterpiece

  • @Reddeath111
    @Reddeath111 Рік тому +1

    Zeros 3 o clock high!
    Gunner: Angrily waves broomstick.

  • @evancurtis4215
    @evancurtis4215 Рік тому +1

    4 videos in less than 2 months he's back!

  • @math2222322
    @math2222322 Рік тому

    The animation is top notch 👍

  • @plywoodcarjohnson5412
    @plywoodcarjohnson5412 3 місяці тому

    Good stuff thx

  • @Airomita
    @Airomita Рік тому

    Your content is cool and your vedios are highly informative

  • @mufazaltompless9690
    @mufazaltompless9690 Рік тому

    welcome back!!

  • @Shakeelkhan-qz3ob
    @Shakeelkhan-qz3ob Рік тому

    I love your channel

  • @Eric_Gonzo
    @Eric_Gonzo Рік тому +3

    I hope you know how much we appreciate these in depth battles. These are the fatass videos I click on when I open UA-cam.

  • @angelvibestomuch
    @angelvibestomuch Рік тому

    U finally posted

  • @stickyfingers8653
    @stickyfingers8653 Рік тому +1

    waking up to bazbattles + its a world war 2 video is incredible

  • @yunfeichu8236
    @yunfeichu8236 Рік тому +1

    Surprise, but as aslways, a pleasant one! Kepp doing the great job! 👍

  • @Dayvit78
    @Dayvit78 Рік тому +1

    Good to see Alameda NAS represented! Alameda High School's mascot is the Hornet, while that of Encinal (the second high school) is the Jets!

  • @scaredchalk
    @scaredchalk Рік тому +3

    I’d heard much about the bomber crews in China, but never about the crew that “escaped” in the USSR

    • @clairelucas7118
      @clairelucas7118 5 місяців тому

      Escaped more like sat for 5 minutes then the guard opened the cell door
      Remember the Soviet Union was allied with Britain and America during the war

  • @SmilingGator96
    @SmilingGator96 Рік тому +10

    I always love the Doolittle Raid. They knew it wouldn't be a major strategic victory but a needed victory nonetheless. They knew there was an extreme chance they would all end up dead or captured, but they still went. They weren't even entirely sure they could all get off the deck, but they still went. They had to launch early, meaning they would probably ditch in Japanese waters or territory, and they still went. A great story of will, determination, and courage of few great men to give their country the boost of morale it greatly needed. A story that should never be forgotten.
    They really need to make a movie that gives this story the respect it deserves. Not just as a side note in a movie about Pearl Harbor or Midway.

    • @RicktheCrofter
      @RicktheCrofter Рік тому +1

      They did make a decent movie about the raid. Thirty Seconds over Tokyo. Filmed in the 1940s. Based on the book: Thirty Seconds over Tokyo, written by one of the pilots.

    • @olenkablackberry6490
      @olenkablackberry6490 Рік тому

      What is there to admire? The fact that the Americans dropped atomic bombs on civilians ! Do you understand this or not!? They were peaceful people, old people, children, women! And Japan bombed US warships, not civilians.You have no shame.Bombs containing combined uranium-238 have already been used everywhere! Including Syria and Ukraine, because it infects the earth and the Ukrainians themselves with radiation! You rotten souls will answer for everything!

    • @olenkablackberry6490
      @olenkablackberry6490 Рік тому

      Burn you in hell for this !

  • @buninparadise9476
    @buninparadise9476 Рік тому

    a new Baz video = Adrenaline Rush ⚡⚡⚡

  • @watch-Dominion-2018
    @watch-Dominion-2018 Рік тому

    awesome 🥳

  • @alexcount5130
    @alexcount5130 Рік тому

    Ur back🎉

  • @deacondank6249
    @deacondank6249 Рік тому

    This channel is underrated

  • @jasonsteelflax597
    @jasonsteelflax597 8 місяців тому

    these modern era vids are great

  • @christianmartins9629
    @christianmartins9629 Рік тому +15

    Great content ! Continue to make episodes about the Hellenistic period and Ancient Greece , for me those are thebest you have on the channel!

    • @denniscleary7580
      @denniscleary7580 Рік тому

      Agreed 👍

    • @cluster4583
      @cluster4583 Рік тому +1

      It seems he is going to cover the pacific theatre nstead as it appears

    • @Aelxi
      @Aelxi Рік тому

      Why not both modern and ancient?

    • @cluster4583
      @cluster4583 Рік тому +1

      @@Aelxi they never said they had any problem with modern ones like what's the point of your comment?

    • @Aelxi
      @Aelxi Рік тому +1

      @@cluster4583 bruh I was replying to you. BB is covering both ancient and modern, (Throw in some GoT shit for good measure lmao) one at a time so there's no signle minded focus on any of them like you said.

  • @LoneTiger
    @LoneTiger Рік тому +2

    1:20 _"I like sub commanders. They don't have time for bull, and neither do l."_ (Pearl Harbor 2001)

  • @lilboy3102
    @lilboy3102 Рік тому +1

    Nice❤❤❤
    Great one Baz✌🏻
    One request, can you make a few videos on the British Pacific Fleet and their bombing operations ?
    British warships in combat/battle with japanese warships.
    Burma Campaign
    Battle of Kohima-Imphal
    🇬🇧👑🇬🇧👑🇬🇧

  • @timmcclymont3527
    @timmcclymont3527 Рік тому +1

    Oh you're spoiling us! 🙂

  • @johnudnih8114
    @johnudnih8114 Місяць тому

    More ww2 content pls. Your style is amazing

  • @hungryglass5638
    @hungryglass5638 Рік тому

    Finally he is back

  • @brokenbridge6316
    @brokenbridge6316 Рік тому

    I love hearing about the Doolittle Raid. Which also inspired the British to do one of their own. Which is just as interesting to know about.

  • @ImClickz
    @ImClickz Рік тому

    My grandfather was on board the heavy cruiser "Salt Lake City" during all of this, wish he longer so i could ask him more questions!

  • @kyleallenalcantara2364
    @kyleallenalcantara2364 Рік тому

    More Naval Stories!!!!! MORE!!!!
    By the way, another great Work!!!
    Hope to see Battle of Corals Sea,Midway,Eastern Solomons and Battle of Leyte Gulf and Philippine Sea

  • @Rzo139
    @Rzo139 Рік тому +2

    The reason the Japanese planes that were in the air didn't approach the American bombers was due to perfect timing. The Japanese had just finished staging a mock air attack. The pilots mistook the bombers as part of the mock air attack, even believing it was their own bombers painted to look like American bombers.

  • @RH4DZK1LL4H
    @RH4DZK1LL4H Рік тому

    Hey @BazBattles , can you do Battle of Yultong please!!

  • @laurencia2020
    @laurencia2020 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait for Midway!

  • @TheGOAT161
    @TheGOAT161 Рік тому

    I hope Bazz Battles does the battle of Coral Sea and Midway.

  • @Am1en
    @Am1en Рік тому +1

    FINALY WW2 CONTENT !!!!