I don't know if you've noticed, I've changed my video format slightly by removing the background behind me, don't hesitate to let me know if you prefer it this way!
For the first years of military aviation warfare, these airmen filled almost the perfect blend of new and old. They were like the knights in the sky, dueling in a tournament joust. Living metaphors of the war they were fighting, a war that took the old world into the new. I realize lots of soldiers had to face the mental scars of intimately killing others, but I still cannot help thinking it was different for these guys. Imagine going up for the joust with the lives of 80+ opponents in the back of your mind.
It has to be very special, with people who share a common experience and try to master a very particular art. What's more, the competition between the aces must generate a form of rivalry tinged with respect. It's like two top athletes meeting, competing against each other, and in the end only one of them goes home. Each victory must end up having a very mortifying taste. And in any case, you don't kill 80 people without something dying inside you...
And yet, we see in essays and letters that many of those men who go to war have a very paradoxical love of war. @@ToonStory-fh4gn War is much stranger than so many will admit.
@@ToonStory-fh4gn Yes. What I have heard his brother was attacked by the Sopwith Camel and Manfred gave chase. I don't know if that's accurate or just hearsay. I guess the bullet in his head affected his ability to take rational decisions too. It must have been painful, hurting much.
A very well done reaction, thank you for filling in all the lesser known details, not all people will know. Greetings from a German history nerd, you, sir, earned a follow! Can't wait to see more from my favourite metal guys from Sweden, maybe consider reacting to the Sabaton Hostory episodes connected to the song, aswell. Once again, well done and thank you!
Thank you dear neighbour! Very glad to hear your words, and I'll consider reviewing some of the Sabaton History episodes... Tbh if find them so perfect that I struggle to react to them... I did it once and I was listening to Indy and Joke talk and all I could say was "I want to be their buddy and talk with them!" Greetings from Lyon!
This is a story i know little about but wow, i find it so interesting. The way its presented here makes it even more interesting, thank you as always for the video and thoughtful commentary, happy weekend everyone
again, thanks for doing this straight to known facts videos! You are one of the few from Europe.....Vielen Dank aus Deutschland, Merci beaucoup de l'Allemagne
There is a lot of Speculation surrounding the Red Barons final flight. he broke his own rules, chased his target way too far. Some say he was old and lost his edge, some say he wanted to go out in a blaze of glory, some say he was overconfident and felt invincible. they say a man knows when his time is up, maybe he was just done with war. But I think it speaks volumes that he was buried with full honors by his enemy. it takes a special soldier to be that respected by your enemies. it warms my heart to see a Frenchman still paying that respect to the greatest Ace the world has ever seen.
Sorry for my late reply. How much fighting and suffering can a man endure before he loses himself? As for the mystery of his end, I think it's more romantic that it remains mysterious. An ace for eternity
I have always wondered how he would have fared with the planes of the second world war. given his obvious interest in flying, and natural aptitude for moving in the air, one can only imagine the name he could have created for himself, even as an instructor, in WW2
Oh I think his experience and skills would have been an invaluable asset. He would have been in his 40's, with the ability to develop his knowledge while still being able to fly meanwhile... And when you see the kind of killing machine he managed to bring together with its YHasta 11...
Manfred von Richthofen the Red Baron is still a Legend today and personally even though I am British, he is the greatest fighter pilot ever. There are fighter pilot's that have more kills but for me he is the greatest ever, as his tactics what he used and taught his men were so far ahead that are being used today by Air Forces around the world. He was a man and a great fighter pilot beyond his time, no other fighter pilot is better known today than the Legendary Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen RIP. 💂♂️💂♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦
Not sure if this is true, but that's what I've heard about how the colorful planes of the Red Baron's squadron came to pass: All German aircraft squadrons were ordered to paint their aircraft - the intend being to basically apply camouflage to them. von Richthofen didn't like this, thinking it to be dishonorable, but going against a direct order _also_ wasn't a possibility, so he _technically_ followed the order and had his squadron paint their planes, only the choice of color was... let's say, unconventional. As I said, I don't know if this is true, but even if it isn't it's darn cool :=)
I don't know if it's true either, but sometimes we're allowed to believe what we want and your version is so cool I'm going to go with it too!🤘Thank you!
I don't know if you've noticed, I've changed my video format slightly by removing the background behind me, don't hesitate to let me know if you prefer it this way!
yes its nice, we get to see the video that ur reacting to better plus still see and hear you clearly
@@thesage1096 Thanks mate
For the first years of military aviation warfare, these airmen filled almost the perfect blend of new and old. They were like the knights in the sky, dueling in a tournament joust. Living metaphors of the war they were fighting, a war that took the old world into the new. I realize lots of soldiers had to face the mental scars of intimately killing others, but I still cannot help thinking it was different for these guys. Imagine going up for the joust with the lives of 80+ opponents in the back of your mind.
It has to be very special, with people who share a common experience and try to master a very particular art. What's more, the competition between the aces must generate a form of rivalry tinged with respect. It's like two top athletes meeting, competing against each other, and in the end only one of them goes home. Each victory must end up having a very mortifying taste. And in any case, you don't kill 80 people without something dying inside you...
And yet, we see in essays and letters that many of those men who go to war have a very paradoxical love of war. @@ToonStory-fh4gn War is much stranger than so many will admit.
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I think it was a suicide run, rather die like a hero then being grounded and never fly again.
Yes maybe, or he just couldn't take it anymore...
@@ToonStory-fh4gn Yes.
What I have heard his brother was attacked by the Sopwith Camel and Manfred gave chase.
I don't know if that's accurate or just hearsay.
I guess the bullet in his head affected his ability to take rational decisions too.
It must have been painful, hurting much.
A very well done reaction, thank you for filling in all the lesser known details, not all people will know. Greetings from a German history nerd, you, sir, earned a follow! Can't wait to see more from my favourite metal guys from Sweden, maybe consider reacting to the Sabaton Hostory episodes connected to the song, aswell. Once again, well done and thank you!
Thank you dear neighbour! Very glad to hear your words, and I'll consider reviewing some of the Sabaton History episodes... Tbh if find them so perfect that I struggle to react to them... I did it once and I was listening to Indy and Joke talk and all I could say was "I want to be their buddy and talk with them!" Greetings from Lyon!
Great reaction to a good song. You know aviation history. Well done. Greetings from Jonas, Gothenburg Sweden.
Thank you very much😃Greetings from Lyon!
This is a story i know little about but wow, i find it so interesting. The way its presented here makes it even more interesting, thank you as always for the video and thoughtful commentary, happy weekend everyone
Thank you and happy weekend 😀
Your reaction and knowlegde are amazing. ❤🇩🇪🇪🇺
Thank you very much 😀😀😀😀
again, thanks for doing this straight to known facts videos! You are one of the few from Europe.....Vielen Dank aus Deutschland, Merci beaucoup de l'Allemagne
Thank you so much dear neighbour, ich wünsche dir ein frohes neues Jahr
@@ToonStory-fh4gn Eben so!
Great stuff...looking forward to what's on the channel next year. 👍
Thanks mate, until then I wish you a happy New Year's Eve. See you next year for more adventures!
happy new years to my friend from France
Thank you mon ami, I send you my best wishes for the New Year.
There is a lot of Speculation surrounding the Red Barons final flight. he broke his own rules, chased his target way too far. Some say he was old and lost his edge, some say he wanted to go out in a blaze of glory, some say he was overconfident and felt invincible.
they say a man knows when his time is up, maybe he was just done with war. But I think it speaks volumes that he was buried with full honors by his enemy. it takes a special soldier to be that respected by your enemies. it warms my heart to see a Frenchman still paying that respect to the greatest Ace the world has ever seen.
Sorry for my late reply. How much fighting and suffering can a man endure before he loses himself? As for the mystery of his end, I think it's more romantic that it remains mysterious. An ace for eternity
i always been fan of the red baron. but your right after he got wounded, he change a lot both physical and mentally.
Yes and I think he was exhausted too
@@ToonStory-fh4gn he probably was
I have always wondered how he would have fared with the planes of the second world war. given his obvious interest in flying, and natural aptitude for moving in the air, one can only imagine the name he could have created for himself, even as an instructor, in WW2
Oh I think his experience and skills would have been an invaluable asset. He would have been in his 40's, with the ability to develop his knowledge while still being able to fly meanwhile... And when you see the kind of killing machine he managed to bring together with its YHasta 11...
Manfred von Richthofen the Red Baron is still a Legend today and personally even though I am British, he is the greatest fighter pilot ever. There are fighter pilot's that have more kills but for me he is the greatest ever, as his tactics what he used and taught his men were so far ahead that are being used today by Air Forces around the world. He was a man and a great fighter pilot beyond his time, no other fighter pilot is better known today than the Legendary Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen RIP. 💂♂️💂♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦
In addition to his achievements, he was a true pioneer of aerial combat and a knight of the skies. An absolute legend!
Not sure if this is true, but that's what I've heard about how the colorful planes of the Red Baron's squadron came to pass:
All German aircraft squadrons were ordered to paint their aircraft - the intend being to basically apply camouflage to them.
von Richthofen didn't like this, thinking it to be dishonorable, but going against a direct order _also_ wasn't a possibility, so he _technically_ followed the order and had his squadron paint their planes, only the choice of color was... let's say, unconventional.
As I said, I don't know if this is true, but even if it isn't it's darn cool :=)
I don't know if it's true either, but sometimes we're allowed to believe what we want and your version is so cool I'm going to go with it too!🤘Thank you!
🐕happy new year yall
Happy new year 😃