I have to say that this website is one of the best regarding World War 2 stories. Very informative. The narrator gives you a feeling of being in the story and your imagination just takes over. Just a fantastic way to unwind while one goes to sleep. Definitely a 10 out 10 in my humble opinion.
Interesting and informative. Excellent photography picture 📷 enabling the viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Class A research project!!! Special thanks to the veteran soldier sharing his personal combat experiences.Making this documentary more authentic and possible. Fighting/perishing/surviving those fierce combat operations. Knowing certain death/debilitating wounds were often possible. That's true grit style determination to succeed. Berlin didn't seem to be overly concerned about the predicaments of the German armies on the eastern front/Italy/France 1944/1945. A definite advantage for the allies.
Great story, but some stock footage as a background would be great to help substantiate your work. Audio books can be a bit drawn out if you don’t mind me saying. I do have my own collection of WWII books but I do love watching war documentaries, but as I said b4, some footage does help to keep the ‘viewer’ somewhat interested.
At Kursk, the Red Army used their T-34 tanks by advancing at full speed sideways to the German tanks. Attacking the Germans’ frontal armor was suicide, but point blank fire from their main guns might hit the more vulnerable side and rear armor. Many of the German Panther tanks broke down as they were not given full testing from the factories. The Germans also used massive Elefant tanks which possessed no machine guns. Red Army soldiers would toss explosives and Molotov Cocktails destroying these tanks, and these machine guns would be the only defense against infantry attacks. At Kursk, the Germans lost 1,000 tanks, and other armored vehicles, the Red Army lost 1,4000. The Soviets could easily replace their losses. The Germans could not.
Along with a front from Leningrad to Stalingrad 1,500 miles to supply different military forces. Panther group waited a week for tank fuel. Stalingrad region late 1943. Wasn't the last time disillusioned Paulus curbed tanks for lack of fuel. 😱
I was following this lieutenant’s journey on a Wikipedia map for Barbarossa, as the Russians fought their way back across the start line for that operation.
All their sacrifices are unravelling in this day and age as an even greater threat to our freedom looms. The fallen on both sides wouldn't believe the plans for all humanity, made by total psychos!
30:36 - Wild hearing about the single German sniper’s shot that hit the Russian fella right between the eyes, splitting the binoculars into two pieces. Killed on the spot.
The journal is using Russian spelling and pronunciation of Ukrainian towns and cities. Lvov is L'viv, Ukraine. It's also been known as Lwow while it was part of Poland. Lot's of cities in Europe have two or three names, especially in border regions between empires like L'viv sits at. Other notable cities with different spellings are Kyiv (Kiev in Russian) and Kharkiv (Kharkov in Russian). Spellcheck still gets Kharkiv wrong and it's only recently that the capital of Ukraine has been properly spelt by other countries as Kyiv. That's rather annoying, isn't it? Other countries can't even spell your capital city right. The difference in spelling remains a point of contention even today, when someone uses the Russian spelling there's the implication that it's Russian territory while using the proper Ukrainian name acknowledges the fact that it's part of Ukraine. The war the Tsars and later Soviets waged against the Ukrainian language lasted a long, long time. Glory to Ukraine!
I just wish the episodes were numbered or sorted with some common sense. There's no rhyme or reason. It's interesting that war crimes are overlooked/not covered by the Germans or Russians. Rough behavior only when it comes to the Germans being POWS especially under the USA, France and Great Britain. If anyone remembers the Nicholas Cage movie CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, they probably don't realize the massacre of Italian troops by the Germans actually occurred. Still questions if the Italian commander made a deal as he wasn't in the area on the day the attack occurred. Justice was never served for the Italian troops or the citizens of the Grerk island.
The political officer ensured that you followed the orders. Even if it meant charging to your death. It was Stalin order that no one retreated.....this is why they had such catastrophic looses in the first 2 years of the Great Patriotic War as the Russian called it.
This crazy idea is to keep troops morale up by showing the government was there. They really were superior officers who guided strategy. Communists use this tactic in place of a lack of religious support. I suspect some of these officers were killed by friendly fire.
One practical use was that they remained as the senior commanding officer if the actual commander was killed or seriously wounded. If the commissar/politruk/zampolit was a sensible guy (some were) and left most of the tactical details to the remaining lieutenant or a senior NCO, and handled mainly HQ liaison, everything was alright. The problem with that was that the Red Army didn't have a professional NCO corp. For the same reason the political officers existed - the Communist party didn't want professionalization of the ranks.
Well, the political officer did stuff like man a machine gun position behind charging infantry... who didn't have weapons and had orders to not retreat under any circumstances. If they retreated, the political officer would mow them down. There's loads of instances of this happening at lots of battles during the war. Obey or die, that's how communism worked.
Weren't enough replacement field parts/fuel at times either. Russian's had replacement parts & tanks 1000's of miles closer then Berlin did. When time is of essence/so is distance!!!
I have to say that this website is one of the best regarding World War 2 stories. Very informative. The narrator gives you a feeling of being in the story and your imagination just takes over. Just a fantastic way to unwind while one goes to sleep. Definitely a 10 out 10 in my humble opinion.
And the voice. Just perfect. As if i know him from somewhere.
One a day great pace o7 Sir Outstanding
Interesting and informative. Excellent photography picture 📷 enabling the viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Class A research project!!! Special thanks to the veteran soldier sharing his personal combat experiences.Making this documentary more authentic and possible. Fighting/perishing/surviving those fierce combat operations. Knowing certain death/debilitating wounds were often possible. That's true grit style determination to succeed. Berlin didn't seem to be overly concerned about the predicaments of the German armies on the eastern front/Italy/France 1944/1945. A definite advantage for the allies.
Great story, but some stock footage as a background would be great to help substantiate your work.
Audio books can be a bit drawn out if you don’t mind me saying.
I do have my own collection of WWII books but I do love watching war documentaries, but as I said b4, some footage does help to keep the ‘viewer’ somewhat interested.
At Kursk, the Red Army used their T-34 tanks by advancing at full speed sideways to the German tanks. Attacking the Germans’ frontal armor was suicide, but point blank fire from their main guns might hit the more vulnerable side and rear armor. Many of the German Panther tanks broke down as they were not given full testing from the factories. The Germans also used massive Elefant tanks which possessed no machine guns. Red Army soldiers would toss explosives and Molotov Cocktails destroying these tanks, and these machine guns would be the only defense against infantry attacks.
At Kursk, the Germans lost 1,000 tanks, and other armored vehicles, the Red Army lost 1,4000. The Soviets could easily replace their losses. The Germans could not.
Along with a front from Leningrad to Stalingrad 1,500 miles to supply different military forces. Panther group waited a week for tank fuel. Stalingrad region late 1943. Wasn't the last time disillusioned Paulus curbed tanks for lack of fuel. 😱
21 years old? Damn.
Well narated!!
It’s good but I wish the channel would put more ads in. There is only 30 in this video
yes clear as a bell
Nigel Patterson narrates
👍👍👍!
I was following this lieutenant’s journey on a Wikipedia map for Barbarossa, as the Russians fought their way back across the start line for that operation.
Very interesting.
All their sacrifices are unravelling in this day and age as an even greater threat to our freedom looms.
The fallen on both sides wouldn't believe the plans for all humanity, made by total psychos!
... And Round And Round We Go.... It's like The Same Meat With Different Gravy... Same Shite But a Different Day... 🤫💥💥💥 5:14
Note to self: If I am ever supporting soldiers going into battle, have vodka.
😂
Narration is superb
😂😂😂😂 the futures bright for you.
30:36 - Wild hearing about the single German sniper’s shot that hit the Russian fella right between the eyes, splitting the binoculars into two pieces. Killed on the spot.
URRAH!
I could not find these locations on the map?
Those maps were destroyed to prevent them from falling into enemy hands.
The journal is using Russian spelling and pronunciation of Ukrainian towns and cities. Lvov is L'viv, Ukraine. It's also been known as Lwow while it was part of Poland. Lot's of cities in Europe have two or three names, especially in border regions between empires like L'viv sits at. Other notable cities with different spellings are Kyiv (Kiev in Russian) and Kharkiv (Kharkov in Russian). Spellcheck still gets Kharkiv wrong and it's only recently that the capital of Ukraine has been properly spelt by other countries as Kyiv. That's rather annoying, isn't it? Other countries can't even spell your capital city right. The difference in spelling remains a point of contention even today, when someone uses the Russian spelling there's the implication that it's Russian territory while using the proper Ukrainian name acknowledges the fact that it's part of Ukraine. The war the Tsars and later Soviets waged against the Ukrainian language lasted a long, long time.
Glory to Ukraine!
It's interesting that Jews hiding would come out to the Russians who were just as responsible for their demise. Also serving ham?
I'm the first to comment and like this video ❤
God save Mother Russia
Run Forrest run
Ace!
Polish/Ukrainian, it's in their blood.
I just wish the episodes were numbered or sorted with some common sense. There's no rhyme or reason.
It's interesting that war crimes are overlooked/not covered by the Germans or Russians. Rough behavior only when it comes to the Germans being POWS especially under the USA, France and Great Britain.
If anyone remembers the Nicholas Cage movie CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, they probably don't realize the massacre of Italian troops by the Germans actually occurred. Still questions if the Italian commander made a deal as he wasn't in the area on the day the attack occurred.
Justice was never served for the Italian troops or the citizens of the Grerk island.
What good was a political officer in battle?
The political officer ensured that you followed the orders. Even if it meant charging to your death. It was Stalin order that no one retreated.....this is why they had such catastrophic looses in the first 2 years of the Great Patriotic War as the Russian called it.
This crazy idea is to keep troops morale up by showing the government was there. They really were superior officers who guided strategy. Communists use this tactic in place of a lack of religious support. I suspect some of these officers were killed by friendly fire.
They were supposed to ensure that communist doctrine was held to, even in war.
One practical use was that they remained as the senior commanding officer if the actual commander was killed or seriously wounded. If the commissar/politruk/zampolit was a sensible guy (some were) and left most of the tactical details to the remaining lieutenant or a senior NCO, and handled mainly HQ liaison, everything was alright.
The problem with that was that the Red Army didn't have a professional NCO corp. For the same reason the political officers existed - the Communist party didn't want professionalization of the ranks.
Well, the political officer did stuff like man a machine gun position behind charging infantry... who didn't have weapons and had orders to not retreat under any circumstances. If they retreated, the political officer would mow them down. There's loads of instances of this happening at lots of battles during the war. Obey or die, that's how communism worked.
Fast forward to 2023: "Pushing NATO And Their Mighty Leopard Tanks Out Of Russia."
...ARE YOU BRAGGING OR COMPLAINING?!
@@daleburrell6273 Bragging! Go Putin! F NATO!
@@homelessjesse9453 no wonder you're homeless yer melt😂😂
I’m #8. Do I qualify for a cookie too?
I'm the second ! :)
white bread , under german occupation ? wasnt that bad then
So, youd be content to have people rounded up and killed if white bread was on the menu.... Got it.
Tens of millions of dead civilians say otherwise. You need to do some.....research. Give it a try. It's very....educational.
@@bikesnippets Agree ,Stalin killed tens of milions ,but it Has nothing to do with german occupation
The Mighty Tiger.
Weren't enough replacement field parts/fuel at times either. Russian's had replacement parts & tanks 1000's of miles closer then Berlin did. When time is of essence/so is distance!!!
@@asullivan4047 An engineering marvel, but many logistical problems.
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