1 | Stuka Pilot | The Life of Hans-Ulrich Rudel - Most Decorated Soldier of the Wehrmacht

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  • @jamesroberts2115
    @jamesroberts2115 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One of my personal heroes. I read the book "Stuka Pilot" and was extremely impressed by this man. Still am.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to bring this to you again in this format! Enjoy!

  • @geoffreyscheuerman2378
    @geoffreyscheuerman2378 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    How amazing that you have selected 'Stuka Pilot's as the next book. I read it in my grade school years, (maybe 50 years ago), and since then, have always been fascinated by Hans Ulrich Rudel's story. For those who don't know it, get ready for an exciting ride. Here's another guy that deserves to have an epic movie made about his wartime experiences. Thank you! Ich liebe diese Geschichte!

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Happy to bring the book back to life for you, Sir! Enjoy, Danke!

    • @Avtomat4774
      @Avtomat4774 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​​​@@TrenchDiaries You really help a guy 5000 miles away get through his nights at work... I have a janitorial company, and I listen to you while I clean the shitters, vacuum the carpets, and mop the floors.
      It's a small thing, but the small things really add up; and I genuinely appreciate it.
      *Also... I never jumped with an umbrella, but when I was a kid growing up in Maine, we lived on a lake (well before you had to be rich to live on a lake in Maine. We were somewhere between poor and lower middle class) On windy days I used to take my mother's umbrella and a sled out on the frozen lake, and I'd use it as a sail to fly across to lake. I'd go across the ice for nearly a mile at an astonishing speed, then trudge back against the wind to do it again and again. All the ice fishermen thought it was hilarious; and would cheer me on as i went by grinning and waving
      I hadn't thought about that for years until I just heard this story... Danke. That's a good memory.

    • @jonathansteadman7935
      @jonathansteadman7935 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, let Hollywood make the film 'Rudel' the story of a mixed race trans pilot 🤮

  • @brooksrothroth6153
    @brooksrothroth6153 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I've read this book several times in high school. Started my interest in WW2.

  • @dennisthemenace57
    @dennisthemenace57 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Less than 7 k subscribers, I'm continually astounded. This channel is one of the things that makes YT worthwhile. Thank you Sir

    • @ricardocorbie6803
      @ricardocorbie6803 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dennisthemenace57 I totally agree with you, but it’s to our advantage and their disadvantage 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @zk1919
      @zk1919 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dennisthemenace57 Yes, this channel is worth attension. We can not only hear one after another stories of bloody "adventures" of Germans from the past.
      We can also hear and read comments of the narrator (who is also German) over 80 years later.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      To be fair, the channel is pretty young. I'm sure it will grow over time 🫡 thank you my man!

    • @JohnSmith-mv4qz
      @JohnSmith-mv4qz หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have recommended it to many
      I’m in America and try to convince my fellow history buffs that the German perspective is absolutely important for getting the true picture
      Jay has opened up so much new territory for me

    • @zk1919
      @zk1919 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @JohnSmith-mv4qz Yes this is important in two-fold way:
      1. in historical perspective: to understand how Germans perceived and selectively communicate their deeds
      2. in present day perspective: to understand how present Germans (commentators and our dear narrator) react to those romanticising stories.
      Dr. Robert Citino gave interesting insight about level of devotion to Nazi ideology among Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Krigsmarine. He noted that Luftwaffe and Krigsmarine servicemen were younger as those two disciplines required higher level of technology embracing and they shown bigger faith and Hitler. We can hear this devotion in the books presented in this channel: "We were all Nazis" wrote U-Boot officer in one of the episodes. And U-Boot crews suffered the highest % losses.

  • @mrchickenfeathers9184
    @mrchickenfeathers9184 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I was fascinated by the Stuka as a child. The shape and the siren were unique. My father bought me a model of one, and we built it together and it hung proudly in my room on a string for years.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's certainly one of the most unique aircraft of all times. I'm excited to learn what he thinks about the sirens 😎

    • @mrchickenfeathers9184
      @mrchickenfeathers9184 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @TrenchDiaries certainly would've shook me up had I ever had to encounter it whilst moving on the ground!

    • @michaelrumfelt3106
      @michaelrumfelt3106 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have one hanging in my hallway right now beside a me 262 both built by me from north carolina

  • @musicmanGTA
    @musicmanGTA หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have done it once again, drawing us this time into the world of the most decorated officer of the Wehrmacht. I hope that you did not end up with a broken leg like Rudi, attempting flight with your umbrella.
    Rudi's unfair conflict with the two officers at the end of this chapter has me champing-at-the-bit to see how he manages in Chapter 2. Clearly from the title, he will succeed in breaking free from being the maligned underdog, and I can't wait to see what happens next. Cheers!

  • @johninnh4880
    @johninnh4880 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    WOW something new! I look forward to this series. Thank you for bringing us these stories!

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Always a great pleasure John, enjoy!

  • @sdraper6940
    @sdraper6940 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I read StukaPilot a few years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly, I also read Subaru Saka’s book Samurai, also a wonderful book. Both give insights into the two individuals thoughts. I found the German pilot extremely dedicated. Being a Christian of European descent one might think I would identify more with him than with a Japanese pilot from a different culture. However, it was the reverse and as individuals I found myself thinking more fondly of the Japanese fellow and the way he looked at things. He was surrounded by fanatical Japanese comrades, but in his personal thoughts, he seemed quite rational and considerate.
    I did find myself respecting both men
    I can only say that Hans-Ulrich Rudely was one dedicated and driven individual.

    • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
      @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fanatical, really.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What I have learned during my years of service is that regardless of nation, there is always a certain kind of person that gravitates toward being a soldier. And you can always relate in some way or another 🫡

  • @26betsam
    @26betsam หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I remember reading this book in 1967 when I was 13, I still have it in my collection. Excellent choice, well done.

    • @brooksrothroth6153
      @brooksrothroth6153 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Try The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy you like it! You can experience it once again, and now on this format 😎

  • @teddyshepherd2854
    @teddyshepherd2854 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I look forward the upcoming chapters. Vielen Dank.

  • @markfryer9880
    @markfryer9880 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my WWII aircraft books has a section devoted to the Stuka, and a chapter on Hans-Ulrich Rudel, so I am somewhat aware of his story. It didn't really cover his difficulties in training and assignment to the Stukas, so this is very interesting.
    Keep up with the good work, Trenchie!
    Mark from Melbourne Australia

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Mark! I found it surprising that in this book as well he glanced over training and went straight into the action - notes and man to waste words and trivialities 😅 cheers!

  • @SP3NTT
    @SP3NTT 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looking forward to starting this series.
    Thanks again!

  • @RocketSailing
    @RocketSailing หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As a aviation nerd. I do admire Rudel. So looking forward to this book

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to provide this book in this format 😎

  • @southpakrules
    @southpakrules หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for this new series.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome my man!

  • @sirkuscustom
    @sirkuscustom หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Hans-Ulrich Rudel this time, interesting! No Ruths to this story I guess, since, if my memory serves me correct (don't bet on it though), Rudel was married three times and all his wives were called Ursula 🙂... Thank you Jay for a pleasant surprise, I suddenly started to miss my Airfix Stuka model I built when I was a kid.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I, too, had a (Revell) StuKa as a kid, it's a cool looking plane 😎 well see about his wives!

    • @markhorrell9213
      @markhorrell9213 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My dad married 4 times...all to women named Pamela! Bed talk couldn't get him into trouble we felt

    • @michaelrumfelt3106
      @michaelrumfelt3106 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      seems like these guys would think hmmm those names are cursed...jessica for me.

    • @JohnSmith-mv4qz
      @JohnSmith-mv4qz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markhorrell9213lol

    • @jonathansteadman7935
      @jonathansteadman7935 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hartmann was married to an Ursula (as the Usi in heart on his 109 shows).

  • @jamescherney5874
    @jamescherney5874 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great choice! I' ve read this book probably three times. I look forward to hearing your comments and the other viewers comments. As a military and civilian pilot I have nothing but admiration for what Rudel accomplished as an aviator.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm looking forward to all the input and thoughts you can provide as well 🫡

  • @petervenzon8126
    @petervenzon8126 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome gonna be great thanks

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy you like it!

  • @jonculp3080
    @jonculp3080 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Stuka Pilot" was one of the first books I read as a kid in the 80's! Although I don't agree with the politics of the day, I can't help being inspired by his story! I'm glad to see you bringing Rudel's story to life on your channel, I'm sure many A-10 pilots have already read it. Keep up the great work!!

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy you like it! I'm of the opinion that your achievements as a soldier are generally independent from the politics of the time. So enjoy 🫡

  • @peterkemp8633
    @peterkemp8633 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome book thankyou, just wish the episode was much longer, leaving us hungry for more , you are cruel but I like it

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I will go for ~45 minutes in future episodes 🫡

  • @tiptoptechno
    @tiptoptechno หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great book selection. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

  • @patdowney9454
    @patdowney9454 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh this is most definitely an excellent choice my friend. I look forward to this new story very much. Thank you yet again for another amazing story and all your hard work on this and all the rest of them. 😊

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always happy to provide new stories for my loyal viewers 🫡 Enjoy, Pat!

  • @gerrybaillon1973
    @gerrybaillon1973 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting so far, thank you !

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome as usual!

  • @misterlewgee8874
    @misterlewgee8874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So far so good.
    Thanks again
    Your effort is appreciated.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your continued support is appreciated as well!

  • @vandalsavage6152
    @vandalsavage6152 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Utterly brilliant, you do it every time ..

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much for the kind words! 🫡

  • @ZeSgtSchultz
    @ZeSgtSchultz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your content

  • @timstradling7764
    @timstradling7764 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have read of other pilots who were “slow burners” who went on to be masters of their machines. A pleasant change from the visceral Eastern Front, but from the air the Carnage you create is virtually invisible.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed, it's just pushing buttons at the end of the day. The other pilot in his diary always described it in detail how impressive (in the truest sense of the word) it was, seeing the victims of accidents up close.

  • @ricardocorbie6803
    @ricardocorbie6803 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have his book, which I read from cover to cover,, I want to hear you bring your usual remarkable work!! So let’s get it on👍🏾👍🏾

  • @BV-fr8bf
    @BV-fr8bf หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still a working stiff. I have this book but no time to read it. It's great to hear the audiobook version instead (as I can get chores completed in parallel.)

  • @leeanne3867
    @leeanne3867 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Your work is amazing.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words! It means a lot.

  • @charleskleesattel6477
    @charleskleesattel6477 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A happy day to find a new book. Unlike other comments I have not read this book and only know Rudel by reputation. I am looking forward to this very much. He seems like a unique character who found himself at the right place at the right time. Thanks, many times over.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're always welcome, Charles! I haven't read it as well and am excited to learn about his exploits 😊

  • @benmurphy7934
    @benmurphy7934 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've really enjoyed this book great read, but the way you tell your story is just brilliant 👏

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy you like it! And thank you for the kind words 🫡

  • @scrivs1976
    @scrivs1976 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brosef, your voice/accent is rad!

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate it my man! Cheers!

  • @KP-nd3bx
    @KP-nd3bx หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Joachim Marseille is also a very interesting person to know more about 😊🇩🇰

    • @ChesterWortham
      @ChesterWortham หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I read about him in north Africa

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's on the list 😎🫡

  • @jlea123-e3b
    @jlea123-e3b หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great reading

  • @dennisthemenace57
    @dennisthemenace57 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much

  • @TheDrednaught
    @TheDrednaught หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing pilot

  • @lukec31
    @lukec31 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A new book! And what a subject! Can’t wait for this one! 🤝🏼🫡

  • @JohnSmith-mv4qz
    @JohnSmith-mv4qz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so interested to hear your insights on this book
    I actually read it twice but have been left confused about some of the details
    👍👍👍😀😀😀

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let me know when something comes up that needs some more research 😎

    • @JohnSmith-mv4qz
      @JohnSmith-mv4qz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ Thankyou for putting in the time for all of us. Your fan base will continue to grow, I’m sure

    • @JohnSmith-mv4qz
      @JohnSmith-mv4qz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ nice touch with the overlay !!! ( Rudel getting lectured)

  • @Nihility15
    @Nihility15 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where’s your channel been all my life

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's only 1.5 years old, easy to miss 😅🫡

  • @jerrypauling7809
    @jerrypauling7809 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I read this book 55 years ago and never forgot it.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds promising 🫡

  • @jmfa57
    @jmfa57 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved his book. Rudel was an amazing guy.

  • @RonHoltsford
    @RonHoltsford หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very glad to find another TD book , first chapter has got my attention I look forward to more about this pilot ! ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You _will_ find out more, don't worry 😎

    • @RonHoltsford
      @RonHoltsford หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ I just started a new book about the development of a close support aircraft, the A10 Warthog, and in it they talk about Rudel, he had talked to our Air Force but at that time they didn’t believe his record and didn’t pay attention to his insight . But later they acknowledged him as the tank buster he was ⚓️⚓️⚓️

  • @shaunmcclory8117
    @shaunmcclory8117 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂 me too! We 'borrowed' my friends brothers huge fishing umbrella and would succesfully(well kind of😅) float into his garden from the upstairs bedroom window!☂️😂 liking the new subject as i have read a fair bit about and watched many interviews with this remarkable flyer, can't wait for more!😁👍

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅 funny how such things align across cultures. Happy to be able to provide this book to you, again!

  • @eric-wb7gj
    @eric-wb7gj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    TY 🙏🙏

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yesss!

    • @eric-wb7gj
      @eric-wb7gj หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TrenchDiaries Another book I have a copy of, a great read.

  • @zk1919
    @zk1919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    21:03 "...we use Breslau as our base..." In fact future colleagues of Rudel used then-German Breslau (Wrocław) as repair base for Stukas during the seige of Warsaw in September 1939.
    Stuka pilots were "bravely" and deliberately targeting civilian targets in Warsaw like clearly marked with Red Cross marks 5 hospitals but also churches, museums and monuments. German pilots were also straffing civilians who were digging potatoes - American photographer Julien Bryan took terrifying pictures documenting those airwar crimes.
    So think twice before you praise Lufftwaffe pilots airmanship.

    • @geoffreyscheuerman2378
      @geoffreyscheuerman2378 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe "bravely" isn't the best choice of words, but then in warfare, since warfare began, either side is more than capable, and more often than not culpable of war crimes. There are many occurrences of war crimes committed by British and American combatants, some classified, some brushed under the table and some deliberately forgotten. And then there's Soviet airmen, soldiers and sailors. Remember also that the 'victors' write history. Here's yet another example of why the greatest effort must be made to end current wars and avoid all future ones. It is possible to admire the technical and tactical skills, and personal 'bravery' of individual or groups of skilled soldiers, sailors and airmen without condoning their actions. In the end, each will have to answer to God for their wartime conduct.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, airmanship and war crimes, alleged or real, are not specifically related. American pilots of the era are generally praised as well and they, too, committed acts of questionable moral value. So there's that.

  • @naughtiusmaximus830
    @naughtiusmaximus830 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool! The sniper diaries were a bit gory and sometimes questionable.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was this or "Devil's Guard" which I believe now to be fictional. But we'll see about that later I think 😎

  • @marvwatkins7029
    @marvwatkins7029 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A great choice.

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy you like it Marv!

  • @tonyholt90
    @tonyholt90 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ha ! I remember as a child opening an umbrella while on the back of a bicycle ridden by my mother and it turning inside out. I had such a scolding from her,
    Couldn't work out why it worked in comic books 😂

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅 I can picture this in my mind, it's hilarious!

  • @givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935
    @givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think I read his bio. He was delighted to have wounds ‘treated’ with radio active emissions😳

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Different times back then for sure!

  • @tonyhaynes9080
    @tonyhaynes9080 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The man that the Americans consulted when designing the A10.

  • @Coolagreen16
    @Coolagreen16 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice one Jay ☘️ (hope your name is correct)

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is! 😎 and thanks!

  • @luimuvideos8080
    @luimuvideos8080 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome book and full of crazy stories!

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm excited to read it! 😎

  • @KP-nd3bx
    @KP-nd3bx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a good choice. Keep reading 😊🇩🇰

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my man :)

  • @JayTide
    @JayTide หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wouldn't he have been in the Luftwaffa not Werhmacht?

    • @Greatwealthgentleman
      @Greatwealthgentleman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wehrmacht I think is like the military in general while Heer is army and Luftwaffe Air Force

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Like the other friend said: "Wehrmacht" means the entire armed forces, that is Army, Navy and Air Force.

  • @Tal-q3r
    @Tal-q3r หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    another pilot? 😎

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes indeed, in fact _the_ pilot 😎

    • @Tal-q3r
      @Tal-q3r หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TrenchDiaries does he live thru the war? 😬

  • @markr2289
    @markr2289 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍🦅

  • @zk1919
    @zk1919 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    20:49 Interesting, maybe, but don't take his stories too seriously.... Rudel's claims have to be taken with reservation. Rudel was mainly active on Eastern front fighting with Soviets that gave him room for vivid imagination. But on one occasion he had bad luck to meet American fighters over occupied Poland in July 1944 and we have much more details so we can verify what Rudel was bragging in this book about the encounter.
    You may wonder what American Mustangs and Lightings were doing over occupied Poland? They were because of Operation Frantic III. And Rudel claimed in this book to encounter 300 of them😊 in south of occupied Poland in July.
    Vivid German Nazi imagination ... you will hear it for yourself.... More details to follow.

    • @josephstabile9154
      @josephstabile9154 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have read Rudel's book more than once, and NOWHERE can I find where he claims destruction of 300 aircraft, U.S., Russian or otherwise. Can you provide a specific page reference where such a claim is made?

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I haven't read his book but I'm sure we'll find out! As you know I put in my own research and we always put claims to the test 🫡

    • @zk1919
      @zk1919 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @josephstabile9154 Ups, "...pardon my French" ... I ment that he claimed to encounter 300 American planes not that he claimed to destroy 300 P-51s while flying Ju-87.
      In fact Rudel encountered 308 and 309 FS and his Stukas were not attacked. But guys from 307 FS had more fuel and amor and went for a hunt. They encountered another group of 36-40 Stukas - 21 kills were reported by 307 FS. So the result of of 308 FS & 309 FS attack of Rudel and his group could be fatal.

  • @scrivs1976
    @scrivs1976 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so very much for this…. What a rad surprise! It’s because of people like you who have shared all thes that I now posses a balanced and nuanced understanding of the events leading up to, and surrounding World War II What a waste of the flower of Germany🥺
    As a byproduct of Churchill’s (et. Al) personal ambitions and ego-driven, autism-fueled narcissistic personality, and his lack of any foresight whatsoever- We (the allies), thru lend-lease, and taking that donkey-fucker Stalin on his word. And a whole bunch of fuckery/deceit/manipulation. This is how the Soviet Union became a superpower.
    And Russia is still able to fuck it all up💩 back to the ole’ meat waves, self-destructing doggies 🥺, and really Putin, NK flavored meat waves now? Do the MRE’s come with packets and f Kim-chee?👍🥹
    That was my long way of saying thank you for the time, effort and quality of work that’s been evident from day one🤙🤙🤙😎😎😎
    You have the perfect voice for the narration, a natural born story teller. You’re are one of the rare few I’m really able to focus on and get lost in, and most importantly, by speaking for those voices who had never been heard until recently.
    The first book to change my worldview in a significant was: The Final Hours, by Johannes Steinhoff, a personal hero, and exemplar of a human being.
    Aloha for your generosity of time and effort, and for helping open the eyes of those with a bit of common sense, logic, and an open mind.
    Mahalo nui loa🤙🤙😎😎🤟🏼🤟🏼🥸🥸👍👍

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much for your kind words and long reply, I appreciate it! It's exactly what this channel is about and I am glad that it resonates with you. Dankeschön! 🫡

  • @AchtungAffen
    @AchtungAffen หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh he funded Perón? I'm not liking this...

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was an arms dealer for him so yeah, kind of.

  • @giancarlogarlaschi4388
    @giancarlogarlaschi4388 หลายเดือนก่อน

    General Pinochet and the Armed Forces , SAVED Chile from becoming another Cuba , and made it the Most Safest , Cleanest and Prosperous Country in Latin America.
    What's Wrong with that ?
    Giancarlo Garlaschi
    First Lieutenant ( Ret ).
    Air Force of Chile
    A 37B , DH 115 Vampire.
    Kindest Regards

    • @TrenchDiaries
      @TrenchDiaries  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're gonna ruffle a few feathers with that one I'm sure. Thank you for being here brother! 🫡