Reichstag Assault 1945
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Find out the full, thrilling story behind the battle for the famous Reichstag building in central Berlin from 27 April to 2 May 1945 between the advancing Red Army and diehard Waffenn-SS, Kriegsmarine, and German paratroopers.
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I was in Berlin last weekend and stood in front of this building. To actually stand where the Germans and Russians fought so hard to defend or attack this building is just amazing. WoW!!
being a citizen of berlin and knowing the distance from the zoo to the Reichstag just makes me realize the scale of war
unimaginable that they actually had fire support from that far away
That’s weird, me and Reznov cleared the reichstag in about 20 minutes...
hmmm 20 hours for me, woke up the wife it did.
On easy or normal, not on veteran.
you clearly never tried veteran mode
What game is it?
Call of duty world at war
Crazy to think that’s where the Russians ended up after literally being pinned in their own capitol a few years earlier.
Inside the Reichstag theres still a huge wall with writings by russian soldiers from 1945 ("Boris was here",...).
Soviet Casualties listed at 154 killed
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soviet assault was executed by the elite troops with years of battle experience through the entire war there is no much doubts about battle losses
154 offenders killed in two days while having a crushing ratio against the enemy? I dunno, maybe. Did they manipulate figures usually? Sure. In this case? I don't know.
Gary Mulverine_ by one estimate, Russia's casualty on taking Berlin @ 500K killed. It is not easy to defeat Germany. One would have to pay with a lot of blood.
@@eal8645 not easy but it can be done as we had see
General, I see our flag atop the Reichstag, is the building ours?
*Well yes, but actually no.*
That's it I'm going to help you get to 200 likes
6:25 camera turned to left and immediately cuts back to right - you can see man falling after getting shot on the left.
Rare photos, clear maps, simple but detailed story. Excellent video!!!
Decent effort indeed
This dude has better content than most of the bigger history channels 👍🏻
He sure does. They are also not one sided .
7:02 Dog is like “I’m out of here”
So much death and destruction. Totally unbelievable
Mitchell All we can do is to try our best to make sure something this big and horrible doesn’t happen again
Germans never learn....
Death and destruction - is a anglo-american carpet bombing of Dresden, which destroyed the city to the ground and burned alive dozens, if not hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, as well as the American atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the only atomic bombing in human history. They were deliberate acts of intimidation. The capture of Berlin was as accurate as possible, with minimal loss of life and subsequent assistance from the Soviet Union in its restoration. In fact, Russian soldiers with their lives to protect the lives of German civilians, while perfectly fulfilling the combat task.
Eternal glory to the Russian Soldier - liberator!
@@monopalle5768 Germany have been trying to make up for their bad history by bringing in a a bunch of people with a hateful ideology called Islam. This is only going to bite them in the ass in a few years and probably spark a civil war but hey, at least they're not racist right?
@@monopalle5768 who started WW1?
When the Reichstag was renovated, it was by design that the building bear its scars from the war, to preserve its history. In fact, the graffiti was made to remain except in cases where it was too derogatory.
I shudder to think how many camera men must've been killed along side casualties for footage.
びんびんごはんケーキー The majority of this was staged afterwards
In Call of Duty, World at War, on veteran, I died about 100 times just trying to get across the bridge. The battle inside to get up to the roof was impossible, but we did it to cement a complete game with all achievements done.
The architect of the "Reichstag" came from a small town called Oppenheim/Germany. I live there.
“By using a mortar horizontally the Soviets broke through a brick wall and flooded the interior”-damn, talk about dedication
That is actually a legit urban warfare tactic they learned from Stalingard. Even the US Army's 1944 manual in urban warfare suggest using any artillery to bust through walls to bypass crossing the streets...
You wonder what the reaction of fellow troops was when that idea was first suggested in the heat of battle?
Ohlourdes Padua Lol, Stalingrad? They have used explosives in war to breech since explosives existed. Humans have been doing this long before Stalingrad
Mark you really are unbelievable. I’m still trying to watch all of your videos but here you are uploading! Thank you for letting me learn so much about history that’s unfortunately being drowned out.
Oh yeah yeah
Damn the Maximillian army is out in these far reaches, respect to you fine individuals lmao.
Preach, Mark is a great historian.
watch Battlefield series, battle of berlin
3:43 **COD: World At War Flashbacks intensifies**
Am I the only one who sees the irony that some of the last Defenders of the Third Reich actually Norwegian in French
i am simple man, i see Mark Felton Productions, i click.
same here, found his channel not too long ago and have watched almost everything now haha
I am a simple man, I see a funny comment, I post the same comment on every video.
Thumbs up if you are watching this on UA-cam.
Thumbs up if you are watching this in the 21st century.
Thumbs up if you live on planet Earth.
@@BrettonFerguson me hav no live
Bretton Ferguson thumbs up if you drink di-hydrogen monoxide.
But for real, I found this channel yesterday. I’ve always been super interested in this battle ever since CoD:WaW. As of today, this is one of the best subs I’ve made.
i am simple man, i see no effort comment, i dislike
Best history channel on any media for ww2 accuracy. Tired of all embellishments everywhere. Great videos with facts, backed up by data and dates.
Absolutely.
I agree! Just beauty 🍺
The first ever history-channel, from which I've learned something new. In addition, the topics vary and are not boring. Minus censorship, but it is part of UA-cam.
As always great video Mark. Have you ever consider making longer videos also?
Being inside that building during the Soviet bombardment must have been hell .
It's funny how the famous photo of the soviet flag on the Reichstag was technically the world's first WW2 reenactment
You really packed a LOT into 10 minutes with this one!
*"Ah, Mohnke"*
Mark, as a student of WWII, I can testify this is staggeringly good content which you've consistently been producing for a long time now. Keep it up and thanks.
I cannot even imagine what all participants, no matter the side they were on, felt during that time.
THAT'S easy. Everyone knew that the end was near, and that the war would soon be over; they ALL hoped that they survived.
David Smith I am sure not all back then felt what is so prevalent today in this generation, the narcissistic and self centered way of life.
House of History , That is a very good and relevant observation . Any combatants at this point and this place would have to be shell shocked beyond comprehension. . It amazes me that for the most part there were more non Germans than Germans making this hopeless stand . Many Waffen SS units that were Frenchmen , Norwegian, Danes etc knew that they probably would not make it . I cannot imagine that ANY ideology would be so strong , it boggles the mind these were people of modern Western Civilization yet they were willing to kill and die for one man . The fanatical SS swore a loyalty not to the Father land but Adolf Hitler. These are conversations that are no longer made , it is good we can have one here !
@@oceanhome2023 The vast majority of the European Waffen-SS men were fighting to repel Bolshevism and communism, not fighting "for one man." The Waffen-SS was seen as the first truly pan-European elite fighting force that united all peoples of Europe, not as some wacky Hitler-obsessed group of goose-steppers. Sure, their oath was to Hitler and the German military under his command, but as Dr. Robert Citino would say, "there's an oath, and there's an oath."
@@DavidSmith-ss1cg no its not that easy. None of us can know how those men felt. None of us have ever been in such a position.
A shame here in the U.S., the history of WWII is merely “touched on” in a passive manner in schools. I was born in 1963 and when I talk with younger people about great conflicts they are shocked hearing the death and destruction that occurred. Again, shameful.
The German Shepherd just trotting along at the 7:01 mark. Like, "Don't mind me, just passing through..."😂😂
Maybe he was heading to Argentina?
It's been said before, and I'll say it again; Mark Felton has the best footage of ww2 I've ever seen.
I mean, I think most here have probably seen more documentaries about ww2 than we can remember, but I still learn things and see new footage from Mark. It's amazing.
Mark, your channel is perhaps the best one out there regarding military and related historical events. Love how you make every effort to give us great content. Thank you for such lovely interesting and informative documentaries.
7:08 It's Darth Vader!
Man I sure do remember this mission in waw personally my favorite mission
Ah yes, my favorite call of duty game.. my favorite mission was their land their blood personally
The amount of grenades they throw on veteran difficulty was insane. Great mission
I hated being a dirty commie though.
the tank mission and the ReichStag mission were my favorite
I was there at the Reichstag last summer in June! It's a remarkable building with so much history. And as Mark said at the end of the video, today you can still see some damage in the building from the fighting that occurred during the battle for the Reichstag. If possible I recommend everyone to go and see the Reichstag for yourself! It truly is a remarkable building.
For years I've watched all sorts of documentaries on the fall of Berlin but none went into the depth you did on this critical portion on the battle. Thank you!
love your channel man you sure can teach.
yeah man.hes good.
No one:
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Assualt on the reichstag 1945
Me:
Alright sure i have time to spare...
No one said nothing? So, everyone said something?
Slava CCCP
Obvious question arises: why didn't Germans blow up Moltke Bridge (?)
Man I love this channel
your videos are wonderfully put together. No filler and as long as they need to be.
Thank you very much Mark Felton for your excellent research and production. All of us that love history appreciate your fine and precise presentation of detail.
this is really one of the best history channels on youtube, great upload
I only recently discovered your channel. It is magnificent, thank you, Mark. They knew how to build in those days, built to last not fall apart after a year or two like today.
Thanks for all your hard work Mark, great content, and great productions! Please keep doing what you do and I'll keep supporting your work.
One of my favorite channels. Interesting narrative and great details. Keep it up my man!
Mark, it is amazing that you produce these vids. It is so, so important that the average person out there understand history and what actually happened, good, bad or ugly. Well done mate.....
Another amazing video. I have no idea where you find all of these historical gems, but a huge thank you for sharing them with us. Please keep up the good work
Hypothetical speaking, today in 2019 there are country's that will lose against a 1943 German invasion.
THANK You for such a detailed story !
My both grandfathers came ALIVE from such bloody Globe Clash !
One was artillery mayor, other-lorry driver.
SALUTE from Moscow !
Imagine the group of men waving the red banner over the reichstag. Must've felt badass.
The world-famous photo of them holding the flag has been doctored, in the original the guy wore three or four watches on his wrists. Go figure.
In the middle of the night with firefights still raging below you and artillery shells raining all about.
I hope they had a shot of vodka right then and there.
It did especially on veteran mode
The amount that went on inside those walls at the final hours....How could someone work there and not think about that constantly.
One of my favourite buildings in Berlin! Thank you for doing a video on this :)
Unfortunately it has an upside bowl for a roof nowadays modern architecture is a joke.
@@d-phoenix2198 gotta remind everyone who is in charge
Beautiful architecture in Deutschland. I need to visit again soon.
We all heard, saw and read about the Battle of Berlin. But you, Mark allowed all of us here to discover the Battle of the Reichstag. Thank you so much for the information Mark. Keep going my friend ;) :) !
I lived in West Berlin in 1985. I recall walking around this area many times, comparing the current area to old photos I had from books. Amazing history there. Thanks for the video footage.
Battle of Berlin is by far one of my favorite battles to study, love the videos keep them coming!!!!
One of the bloodiest as well...
Another great video. The archive footage you use is always great quality and really inspiring - especially as a modeller.
This man deserves more attention!
I love your channel and how you teach World War 2 including the unseen and untold stories and battles of the war
Awesome history production. Thank you!
Very informative, as always. Thanks!
This was utterly fascinating to see, my mum is 94 and was in the WRAF and this just adds to all the history and really brings that era to life! Thank you so much! I am going to watch it again! Just watched it and to see it almost now, is such a transformation from what it had become back then! Wow!!
man i wished they had go pros back then
These videos are unbelievably fascinating I love the subject matter and topics discussed in all your videos please keep up the fantastic work!
I'm glad there is an english channel using this format. I've seen it first in a channel from my country and now youtube has recommended me yours.
Mark, You are really doing a fabulous job. Your stories are always very well researched and presented. Keep up the good work!
Another brilliant video, thanks again. I remember when I first visited the Reichstag back in 2001. From what I understand, they deliberately left some of the battle damage and Soviet graffiti visible, especially in the main chamber, to remind politicians of the consequences of war.
Inside, in the visitor's stairway, they conserved some of the graffiti the russian soldiers carved/wrote on the walls.
I like how when they renovated the Reichstag in the 1990's they left the Soviet graffiti there as a reminder of the past.
Soviet did the best come back in history from loosing Kiev, sieging Leningrad and Moscow utskirt to Berlin
So excited when I saw the notification of this video, I always wanted to know about this scenario, had a lot of doubts about it, not anymore. Great video, great work, as always!
Amazing videos! Thank you for putting this together
Great video, also my great grandfather was actually one of the men of the 9th Fallschirmjäger / Paratrooper Divisionand told me once they ran out the back of the Reichstag as the russians entered the front. He escaped out of berlin (probably together with the men of the 9th and 12th Division under Wenck)
JulienThomy that’s incredible i hope you saved those stories
The film quality on these is amazing. You earned yourself a sub
Superb as always. Thanks Dr. Felton.
7:01 Poor Blondie making a run for it...
Congatulations, Dr. Felton, on your new milestone as a fellow of the Royal Historical Society!🥂
These are incredibly well done videos. Another level.
Best UA-cam channel by far! I’m Addicted Mark thanks!
Mark--excellent content, as always.
Love the backstory and videos Mark. Definitely 1 of the best and most informative channels regarding WWII. Appreciate all your research and knowledge your passing on.
The best history videos on UA-cam.
This video was excellent, keep up the great content, Mark!
Mark Felton: Reichstag Assault 1945
Me: Last Two Missions of Call of Duty: World at War
Lol
Great episode! I was in West Berlin in 1977, some parts of it really hadn’t changed since the war.
just signed up for the patreon. your research is insane mark. keep that content going. more ww2 stuff the better i think. perhaps we can even do some ww1 stuff!
Mark is surely one of the best channel covering history!
As usual, a brilliant narrative, with good supplemental images and vid. Congratulations!
Yet another great documentary Mark! I went to Berlin in 2015 and of course had to visit that area around the Reichstag, Postsdam Plaza, the Brandenburg Gate etc., which also had the misfortunate of being a main part of the East West Berlin no man's zone.
Dr Felton, your work is a joy to watch.
By far the best history channel on YT. Superlatives fail me!
I cannot imagine the amount of research you must undertake to locate and verify all these fascinating snapshots of history.
I too am one of your army of subscribers that click on the “like” button before I’ve even seen the content!
Hats off to you, Sir!
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This is fascinating man, thanks so much, love your content!
Excellent documentary. Thank you. I especially liked the use of all the film footage. Definitely a "you are there" feel.
Damn War Thunder is accurate. Comparing their map of the Reichstag
Another excellently researched video, thanks! Please do a video on the *Tsar Bomba!* It really also deserves a Hollywood film when you think about it the incredible facts....
You know Hollywood is all about the facts
Best channel on UA-cam in my opinion. Thanks Mark.
Dude. I keep my eyes peeled for your videos on my feed. Excellent work 👍
Thanks for the Reichstag photos with dates. I learned something.
one of the best historian keep it up Mark Felton
Thank you for posting. Well narrated and edited.
Another very well made video with an excellent description of a special part of WW2 history! Don't know how you manage to grab out out all these facts and details and put them together with awesome original footages in such a short time, so you come over every week with a great new video... Fantastic work, unbelievable! Your channel is by far the best I've ever seen on UA-cam concerning historical informations especially about WW2, keep on the great work!