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World War 3 (Part 1): Russia Invades the Baltics - The Countdown to Armageddon Begins
This is a full-length "movie" of Season 1 of Flat Circle History's "The Next World War" series.
August 3rd, 2032. Russia launches a surprise attack on the Baltics, kicking off a third world war that will begin in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, but soon spread from the arctic to the UK, to the heart of America. This documentary-style series takes you into battle from the eyes of the warfighters, to the strategic decision-makers, providing a terrifying and plausible look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Coming in Part 2: the war will turn to the Indo-Pacific as China eyes Taiwan.
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Movie project background:
Originally I did not plan to create a full-length movie from the season 1 episodes. But as episode 4 turned to 8…11, 14… it became more clear to me that I should give it a try and see if it worked. Would it flow? Would people sit through the whole thing? Would they care? You all will surely let me know.
But before I started to create the full-length movie, first I had to address multiple issues and errors from the individual episodes that needed fixing. Some were small (a poorly chosen word here-and-there), some were large (the HMS… being a big one, or the incorrect use of a Lithuanian name). Many were brought to me by you, the viewers. Also, some of the early graphics and edits just bugged me and I felt needed changing. Did I get them all? Could I get them all? Nope. Some things (I’m pointing to you, UK sub commander), I couldn’t change because the tools/mods for the video simply are not available. But if it was remotely do-able… I did it.
One thing you will see is that the content from episode 13 is not in here. That episode, presented in an entirely different voice and style, was meant to be a stand-alone. I jokingly call it my WW3 Christmas Special. Though the story does flow with the full-length timeline and very much supports the lead-up to the season finale’, I thought the style and voice change was too jarring for the viewer. Also, I think we all get it, even with the removal of episode 13, that Colonel Nagamov is a bad dude and we all (including me) wanted to see his end. Enough said.
Lastly, I wanted to provide a sneak peak of what’s coming as the story turns to the Indo-Pacific. An unbelievable amount of time, research and interviewing has gone into planning the next season of the story. More on that to come.
As always: pronunciations of places, names and translations are my best guess. Uniforms and equipment are not always exact as the gaming platforms I use are limited, as well as the mods available within them. I’m quite literally a one-man-show and work with what I have, in the time that I have, so I ask for a bit of grace if it’s not perfect. That said, I’m always happy to receive constructive criticism. This is all about making the story better. Thanks!
This video was created in part using content of Bohemia Interactive a.s. Copyright © 2018 Bohemia Interactive a.s. All rights reserved. www.bistudio.com This video was created in part using content of Eagle Dynamics SA Copyright © 1991-2024 All rights reserved. www.digitalcombatsimulator.com
Other games and software used include:
Command: Modern Operations by Slitherine Software www.slitherine.com/game/command-modern-operations
Digital Combat Simulator | DCS World | Combat Simulator by Eagle Dynamics www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/
Cold Waters
killerfishgames.com/games/cold-waters
Map.Army www.map.army/
Voice Over: elevenlabs.io/
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program www.gimp.org/
Davinci Resolve www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Music:
High Tension by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Hitman by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Next World War | Episode 14 | Betrayal and Retribution
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In the season 1 finale’, a high-stakes extraction mission by US special forces yields invaluable intelligence, enabling a covert group's decisive strike deep behind enemy lines-a mission they see as the ultimate act of retribution. Background: Well folks, season 1 has all been building to this. Originally I had this finale set to be a two-parter, but the more I got into it, the more I felt the ...
The Next World War | Episode 13 | The Butcher of Latvia
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Two journalists capture images of war crimes carried out by Russian Colonel, Oleg Nagamov, and soon find themselves trapped and hunted as they try to escape to tell the world of the horrors they have witnessed. Background: The idea for this episode came to me near the very beginning of my series, over a year ago. The horrible events that took place in Bucha, Irpin and Mariupol were heavy on my ...
The Next World War | Episode 12 | The Fall of Lithuania
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As Lithuania teeters on collapse from the Russian invasion of the Baltics, NATO launches a desperate mission to ensure the survival of the Lithuanian government. Background: This episode looks at the question: what would happen if (like Ukraine in the opening hours of the war when Zelenskyy refused the US advice to evacuate - his "ammunition instead of a ride" comment) - instead, what if the Pr...
The Next World War | Episode 11 | September 11, Version 2
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Russia launches a devastating and deadly cyberattack against the US commercial aviation industry. The Next World War is a documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Background: As always, each episode starts with an idea. For Episode 11 my idea was, "what if in retaliation and to throw political sand in the gears, Russia launches a ...
The Next World War | Episode 10 | Deep Strike
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With its supply lines under severe strain and threat, NATO takes a risky and perilous step by launching a strike inside Russia, aiming to disrupt the advancing invasion. The Next World War is a documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Creator notes and commentary: - First, a thank you to Robert Wilkerson (call sign “Skinner”), a f...
The Next World War | Episodes 4-9 Bloopers!
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Because sometimes, scenes don't go quite as planned. This is a little intermission as I work to complete episode 10! Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100255 Artist: incompetech.com/
The Next World War | Episode 9 | Blood, Fire, and Fury
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Russian and NATO forces collide in the Baltics where hopes are shattered and new technologies bring new perils. The Next World War is a documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Creator notes and commentary: First, a thank you to Ian Brown, creator of the wargame, Maneuver Warfare, for giving me insight into the challenges of the m...
The Next World War | Episode 8 | D-Day in the Baltics
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As war rages, US Marines and Airborne units land in the Baltics to save Latvia and Estonia from collapse. The Next World War is a documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Creator notes and commentary: There may be a question from viewers about why I had the aircraft landing around Riga, instead of having the airborne units parachu...
The Next World War | Episode 7 | Operation Citadel
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As Russian ground forces advance through the Baltics, NATO prepares a high-risk operation with no way out. The Next World War is a documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. Commentary from the author: my original plan was to have episode 7 be the entire NATO landing. But what I found in writing the script was that in order to give ...
Behind the Scenes of Episode 6
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A quick example of the thought, process and work that goes into a particular scene - in this case the finale of episode 6. If you enjoy this series and want to support future episodes, check out the Flat Circle History Patreon website. Meanwhile... I'm on to working on putting out Episode 7! Coming soon...
The Next World War | Episode 6 | NATO Attack in Arctic Russia
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A documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. In retaliation for Russia’s strike on the UK, NATO hits back in the North Sea and takes the war to northern Russia. Commentary: to those who have mentioned NOT saying "the HMS" and instead, just "HMS" as it should be... I hear ya. I've had dozens tell me and I have made note for future ep...
The Next World War | Episode 5 | Strike on the UK
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A documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. In retaliation for NATO's strike in Kaliningrad, Russia launches a bold attack on the UK. This video was created in part using content of Bohemia Interactive a.s. Copyright © 2018 Bohemia Interactive a.s. All rights reserved. www.bistudio.com This video was created in part using content o...
The Next World War | Episode 4 | Russia's Nuclear Escalation
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A documentary series that takes a terrifying and realistic look at a hypothetical Third World War scenario. As battles rage across the Baltics, Russia gambles with its tactical nuclear weapons in a bid to win the war. Only a last-minute NATO air strike from Poland can stop them. This video was created in part using content of Bohemia Interactive a.s. Copyright © 2018 Bohemia Interactive a.s. Al...
The Next World War | Episode 3 Bloopers!
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Because sometimes shots don't go quite as planned. Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100255 Artist: incompetech.com/
The Next World War | Episode 3 | NATO's Desperate Defense
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The Next World War | Episode 3 | NATO's Desperate Defense
The Next World War | Episode 2 | A Decapitating Strike on NATO
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The Next World War | Episode 2 | A Decapitating Strike on NATO
The Next World War | Episode 1 | Russia invades the Baltics
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The Next World War | Episode 1 | Russia invades the Baltics

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  • @Lukeee91
    @Lukeee91 42 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Plot is like something from Ace Combat! Russia being Belka lmao.

  • @PerryJoyce-nq5el
    @PerryJoyce-nq5el 44 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoyed this.

  • @JustReed
    @JustReed 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Humanity now knows Russia is not capable of carrying out any kind of global aggression. They would loose 95% of everything they pocess. NATO is to strong. Peace is a much better way to live.

  • @gracegood3661
    @gracegood3661 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The first minute... 60 seconds... is perfect story telling. How could you not get hooked from there? Thanks for your effort.

  • @darylkurzke2409
    @darylkurzke2409 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great series!!

  • @Zulek85
    @Zulek85 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Season 2! When?!

  • @HermitagePrepper
    @HermitagePrepper 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Very impressive

  • @davidrobson6294
    @davidrobson6294 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Superb! Really looking forward to future episodes. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @omaracevedo4784
    @omaracevedo4784 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This is based on Russians being competent and fully equipped which we all know that by now they have depleted most of their more advanced tech and that's with NATO pulling it's punches and not allow Ukraine to use offensive weapons. If NATO was to gift Ukraine the high end offensive missiles Russia would be done.

  • @johntimlin6664
    @johntimlin6664 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    How can Russia be more equipped than a real NATO force good video but leans to Russia then reality

  • @jamespidacks4893
    @jamespidacks4893 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    thanks

  • @Demun1649
    @Demun1649 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You people are SICK. You've never been in uniform. You've never been involved in war games. You treat death as a sport, a game. You don't care about the people who die. You give no background to the initial assaults. Civilians, you should keep out of adult games. Complete children.

  • @ABomb1972
    @ABomb1972 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Terrific story so far though you're giving the Russians way too much credit. They aren't taking Rezekne on the first day. Their war planners may hope for that outcome but we 've all heard the old saying about how those things go out the window with the first contact with the enemy. Realistically the Russian would be hung up on Ludza or Karsava and might reach the outskirts of Rezekne within the first week. The invasion routes that they would have to take are too obvious. There will be no surprise shortcuts through the Ardennes for Ivan. They will bring to bear overwhelming force, find out that its not enough, grind away at the enemy defenses, and gradually force their way forward over a period of weeks. Of course that's boring so I see why you'd need to juice up their offensive. Who wants to read about the stalled Russian offensive that gets hit in the flanks by the Polish army on Day 3 and then has to use battle field nukes to forestall defeat.

  • @stik9582
    @stik9582 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    John, I rarely comment on TH-cam videos but this video is amazing. Such a treat to watch. Must've taken ages to create, hats off to you! Reminded me of books like Red Storm Rising, Red Metal, Red Army, etc. I look forward to future videos :)

  • @i.h.9829
    @i.h.9829 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This is weird "Russia strong" cope porn.

  • @kluke6094
    @kluke6094 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks

  • @gostawestin6418
    @gostawestin6418 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Entertaining but totally unrealistic in as much as Sweden and Finland now are NATO, an attack on the Baltic countries would never be this isolated or countered with amphibious forces from the North Sea. Counter attacks would come thru Norway, Sweden and Finland. All within easy striking distance of the targets mentioned here.

  • @esbuenodun
    @esbuenodun วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is freaking unbelievable! Holy cow!

  • @j.canterro3336
    @j.canterro3336 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When does part 2 come out?

  • @williamwhitney7395
    @williamwhitney7395 วันที่ผ่านมา

    12 mins in and got to say I love this. guessing done in Arma. Could you guys recreate the Ukraine battles like this?

  • @starmnsixty1209
    @starmnsixty1209 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Big error right aeay. Kalnigrad would be destroyed almost immediately in such a scenario. Also think the Russians are given too much credit for competence, unless they improve vastly by the 2030s.

  • @michaelwilliams8955
    @michaelwilliams8955 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks! Really Cool!!

  • @mikespikeey4625
    @mikespikeey4625 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wheres the rest part 2 and the end thanks

  • @Leo_Pard_A4
    @Leo_Pard_A4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice.

  • @richardstaples8621
    @richardstaples8621 วันที่ผ่านมา

    '22:00 - a million gallons of oil'? 4.54 million litres is only a few thousand tonnes. Most oil tankers carry maybe 50 or 100 times that tonnage.

  • @AugustusOmega
    @AugustusOmega วันที่ผ่านมา

    hahahaha toy soldiers and 12 year olds gonna love this horse shit

  • @stinkybajspeter
    @stinkybajspeter วันที่ผ่านมา

    In the words of the great Keanu Reaves; Woah!

  • @MaxxTrajan
    @MaxxTrajan วันที่ผ่านมา

    was this made before we found out that Russia is a military paper tiger?? You cannot have a real powerful military without democracy, because the corruption by the officer corp cannot be overcome without it.

  • @Jacob_Crowthorne
    @Jacob_Crowthorne วันที่ผ่านมา

    Okay, if you can get past the stupid made up names of the presidents, who would actually be Trump, Putin and Xi Jing Ping in 2026, then it sounds quite poetic. But the supposed demographic of this are really absurd! The majority are black males! So it's failed already!

  • @Gijoeottrod
    @Gijoeottrod วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad has an uncanny way of predicting what will happen in war situations. While I was in Marine Corp boot camp Iraq invaded Kuwait. Our drill instructors made a big deal of we were going to war. My dad wrote me and told me not to worry. That Iraq would go no further and other than a SCUD missle or two fired at Sadi Arabia would not be any more aggressive than they already had. He said they would dig in and create a defensive line along the highways leading into Kuwait. That they didn't know about out GPS units installed in the Army Bradley's, Abrams, Marine LAV and AAV. They did not understand the jamming capabilities of Navy and Marine Grawlers to create pathways for F-117, F-16, F-15 and F-111. There lines meant nothing as we would decapitate the leadership and instead of rolling down highways into ambush would roll across the open desert coming up behind them. He was right. He sees something like this actually happening but thinks it would take us about three to six months before crushing the Russian army and 8 yo 12 months before we would be occupying Moscow with out troops. He retired as the Command Sargeant Major of the 101st Airborn Division and spent his entire career planning the defense of Europe reworking that plan every 3 months based on intelligence. I trust his predictions

  • @deltavee2
    @deltavee2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kelloway. Yeah, Canadian. The writer seems to have some idea of what we're like in war. That simple note of verity and having some notion of CSIS have earned you another subscriber. That and a tightly-written and well delivered narration and interesting graphics. I've read all of the trailer and sources under the video and you have put a hell of a lot of work into this. Well done. I hope you get the deserved reward for all your hard work. Looking forward to Part 2. So far you've gamed it out pretty much as I have over the years. Part 2, China should be quite interesting. Ottawa Boy Oh, if I may whence the interesting name "Flat History?"

  • @brookeshenfield7156
    @brookeshenfield7156 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really excellent work. The only mistake is that the Russians have actually started WWIII in Ukraine, not the Balkans.

  • @willsherman1049
    @willsherman1049 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its going to be a lot sooner than 2032. Dear God. What a horrible way to end the world.

  • @AndreVanDiggelen
    @AndreVanDiggelen วันที่ผ่านมา

    Today the word "Crack" used with Russian solders has a whole new meaning 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Krisme2x
    @Krisme2x วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who is fighting the war for russia with boots on the ground?.......North Koreans!.... Everyone knows that russia is weak and people of russia don't want war. LOL

  • @adamedwards2261
    @adamedwards2261 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks man. This is great!🤙🏻🇺🇸☢️

  • @markjennings2315
    @markjennings2315 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To make this realistic you need to have NATO troops invading Belarus that starts WW3

  • @mandoreforger6999
    @mandoreforger6999 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks!

  • @IuseQmee
    @IuseQmee วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting and entertaining. The one thing you're a simulation does forget is that NATO will completely control the skies but I understand that wouldn't be entertaining

  • @davidbrown4823
    @davidbrown4823 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting video. fact for probable fact based on current time line factors and most like times ahead.

  • @loremastertimmy4048
    @loremastertimmy4048 วันที่ผ่านมา

    although this is a very well done video, and a very very cool situation and creative idea, none of this would happen, because in this age we have made war, at least a global war, illegal. Now I know that was a common statement in the interwar period, between ww1/ww2 from the league of nations, but back then, they did it by peace and treaties and promises, today we have done it by a much more terrifying way. We have done it with the creation of nuclear weapons, and they would start flying almost immediately. The way it was done in the interwar period was done just by treaties and promises, but now we have a solution for war that even cold harsh dictators like putin can understand. Utter annihilation. Not just for one country, but for the whole world, and with things like NATO, proves that you dont even have to be an atomic power and you and the enemy both will be vaporized. In our time, you can not have a war like this without atomization of the entire world. This is what is holding the peace of the world together. Not promises and treaties, but fear of having your country atomized. Also, war changes over time, war nowadays is fought with economies, and computers, this is the type of war we are fighting nowadays. Hopefully our western governments can realize this before it ends in a defeat

  • @kensimdall705
    @kensimdall705 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very good indeed. Frightening !

  • @ianbrett3064
    @ianbrett3064 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent Series dude! hope I don't have to wait too long for the next one!!!

  • @JeffRamey-i5f
    @JeffRamey-i5f วันที่ผ่านมา

    LMAO! Russia doesn't have any elite units, especially now.

  • @Newie67
    @Newie67 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dont you dare and let us hang here with a loose thread. Quit what you are doing and get to work on part 2.

  • @gregkelly8014
    @gregkelly8014 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great story I hope the appropriate people are listening and taking some things to heart

  • @PyroTheDude
    @PyroTheDude วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have a modlist for the stuff you used in the Arma 3 segments and could you provide it somewhere if possible?

  • @firstlast-i8u
    @firstlast-i8u วันที่ผ่านมา

    Funny story, and enjoyable. cudos for the creativeness :-) It is like watching Red dawn. But, Russia that couldn't have survived in WW2 without USA lend lease support. And today cannot defeat Ukraine which they outnumber 10/1 in manpower and hardware. Could in 8-10 years totally rebuild they're army and defense industry, to be able to face NATO? Russia army is combat experienced, however it looks like they refuse to adapt and evolve to modern warfare tactics. China's army has no real combat experience, and are trained by non-combat experienced personel. Regardless of China cheap copy military hardware in amounts, i seriously doubt that this would work at any level.

  • @psaldorn69
    @psaldorn69 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video

  • @caseylimbert266
    @caseylimbert266 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lol... the Seawise Giant has been scrapped for a long time now!