I was a child in occupied Netherlands during world war II.(Born Sept 3 1934).I grew up with a sense of war in my veins. Soldiers marched and sang their songs, and some were even nice, though we were not supposed to talk to them. Every weekend there was the drone of planes overhead on their way to bomb the......out of the factories in Germany....(.Come to think of it...quite civilized to do this on the weekend when the workers had the day off.) Once during our horrible hunger winter....we lived in a town north of Amsterdam....my uncle who was from the city of Utrecht, told us of a raid on one of his neighbors who were suspected of harboring Jews. A high ranking officer and a few soldiers entered the house and the officer ordered them to searched the main floor and the cellar, while he took charge of the upper floor. He found four people hiding in a bedroom and motioned to them to be quiet and shut the door. He went downstairs and told the soldiers all was clear ...false alarm. Thank goodness there were more Franz Hazels those days. It gives one some hope in humanity, even today. History can so easilly repeat itself. From B.C. Canada.
Thank you for sharing this little piece of history. No doubt there were good men dragged into a bad war and like Franz Hasel, had morals to do the right thing. God bless
We're humbled by the viewer who shared how their father and grandfather embodied the same moral courage as Franz Hasel. Though we accidentally deleted that heartfelt comment while trying to respond (a mistake we deeply regret), we want to take this opportunity to honor all those unsung heroes. In the midst of war's utter depravity, which so often brings out the worst in humanity, stories like these are beacons of light and hope. They remind us that even in the darkest of times, there were individuals who, like Franz Hasel, refused to let hatred and violence extinguish their compassion for life. We celebrate people of unwavering faith who stayed true to their convictions, no matter the cost. Their bravery to uphold human decency when all around them had abandoned it is a testament to the enduring power of righteousness over evil. While their names may be lost to history, we owe an immense debt of gratitude to these extraordinary souls. They proved it is possible to resist the moral decay of wartime atrocities through the strength of one's principles. In that defiance, they embodied the highest ideals of our shared humanity.
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 I am sure he is likely familiar with such things... since he said WE accidentally deleted it, but none the less, the person who posted such I would wish they saw their comment and repost it.
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 Nothing on the web is ever truly deleted, the NSA keeps records of all things even deletions. Yet they in the above comment remembered their testimony, and those who posted such should know it was their comment that got deleted.
So many think of pacificists as cowards, but he was braver than all of the critics. We all want to think we could be as brave as Franz under the same circumstances, but few could live up to this incredible example.
Yes you are correct. It takes more courage to be a pacifist than to actually fight in the war. The risk for him, without God would have been much higher than just doing his job. War brings out the worst in mankind but every now and then we get a story like this :)
@@TheIncredibleJourney It takes more courage... not to fight than to fight? A sentence has never been more wrong. What personal risk is there not to fight? There is near to none. Then where is the courage when not fighting? Nowhere. This German citizen was still in uniform and armed and trained to fight, and in a position where he might have had to fight. This is not pacifism, this is non-violence with a dose of realism.
@gentleeyes So many think of pacifists as cowards, indeed. Because they are mostly either cowards indeed, or sorely mistaken in how the world actually works. If they were not so, then they would at least be like Desmond T. Doss or Alvin York, who still took up arms and actually fought when he saw that pacifism was not going to solve anything. A British philosopher (Bertrand Russell, if I'm not mistaken) would not stop advocating for pacifism, even as it was drawing nearer and nearer during the 1930's. Even as the first shots rang out somewhere in Czechoslovakia and later Poland. Maybe even afterwards. In the end, he blinded himself to the fact that no matter how peace-inclined his stance was, it would have no influence on potential aggressors. That is no bravery. At all.
@@Briselance I can see your point, but I don't agree - the greatest fear, I believe is not fear of death, but fear of shame. In WW1 in the UK, if you were of the correct age to be called up, or join the army. airforce or navy, but refused to join, you were given a white feather as a symbol of your cowardice> Your family, friends & community would shun & disown you; during the war and often for years after, you were imprisoned and made to do forced labour & brutalised by the guards who hated you, and after you were released, no-one would employ you if they knew you were a conscientious objector. Most people joined up, I believe, not because they weren't afraid of being killed or maimed in battle, but because of the fear of the shame of being seen as a coward by their family friends, and community was much greater.
Indeed, it requires more courage to hear and obey God than to just go along with what everyone else does. He could have much more easily been killed without a way to better defend himself. I pray that we could all have the same courage and faith. Ephesians 6:12 New International Version 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
May his memory and the memory of all those like him, be honored and blessed. May everybody watching this, raise children and grandkids with the same Scriptural values and integrity as this man.
It touch my heart what Franz Hasel did of his Incredible kindness saving lives of others. As well as Capt. Wilhem Hossenfeld and also he is almost similar to Desmond Doss who preferred not to use a Gun. May God Bless Their Souls such Salute, Love and Respect. If I have a chance to visit in Germany I will pay respect and honor these Kind German Soldiers who choose to spare and save lives of those in need.
Amen! Yes, the courageous acts of Franz Hasel and people like him are truly inspiring. You mentioned Desmond Doss, for people who have not seen this program, you can see it here: Desmond Doss: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
You can have more courage than most when you have believed the Gospel and invited Jesus Christ into your life t9 be your Lord and Saviour; for you know that if you die, you go straight to Heaven! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
What an amazing man Franz Hasel was to defy Hitler and go against killing his fellow men. If he had been found out and caught by the Nazis, he might have been court-martialed and executed for perceived treason against the regime, either by firing squad or by hanging. Thank for this eye-opening and insightful video of a brave soldier who refused to kill anyone.
"Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We're glad Franz Hasel's incredible story of moral courage resonated with you. As you noted, his actions defying direct orders and refusing to participate in killing were extremely brave, putting his own life at grave risk. Yet Hasel seemed to be motivated by a strong ethical conviction that transcended self-preservation. In the midst of unspeakable atrocities, he chose to be guided by his conscience rather than succumb to the evil around him, no matter the potential consequences. His example demonstrates how individual acts of defiance, however small they may seem, can shine light into darkness. Hasel's quiet resistance to unjust orders and stubborn insistence on upholding human dignity provide a powerful counter-narrative to the myth of complete compliance by ordinary Germans. We're grateful his story has not been lost to history. May it continue inspiring people to cultivate moral courage and stand up against injustice, even when it costs something. Heroes like Hasel remind us of humanity's highest callings."
If the Lord was with Franz, than who could've been against him. If faith can move a mountain, it can survive Barbarossa unarmed, offer truth and kindness to God's chosen people, and preach the "Good News" with the wisdom to use it's clues to make strategic military decisions that enabled survival. And at the end of the day or war all any soldier really wants to do is go home. I can't believe a Christian production company hasn't created a screenplay story line for fantastic testament to decency, kindness, mercy and most importantly the weapon that saved him was his wooden pistol of faith!
Good story . It's a pity that at 63 years old that this is the first time that I have heard this story. Paints a better picture of soldiers in war time Europe WW2. Franz Hasel was rewarded for his faith, beliefs', and moral compass. He was allowed to return home to his family. He is another example to us all . He defied Evil while living in the middle of it all.
I read the book twice, & listened to a CD in my car several times. It’s so encouraging to hear about someone that stood for his faith thru such a horrendous situation. Should give us all courage to stand when our turn comes.
I fully agree, but the sad, inescapable truth is that the majority of people just unquestioningly "do as they're told" by "authority figures".... always have done, always will do. It's the power of critical independent thought along with strength of character and resourcefulness that marks out the small number of individuals who will not follow a authoritarian regime as are now being built across the world, without their own conscience driving them to "do the right thing".
Read, "Karl Plagge: The N... who saved Jews." I think you might enjoy it. He was a Whermacht major. He ran a slave labor camp like Oskar Shindler. He saved 97% of the Lithuanian Jews who survived the Holocaust. He's designated Yad Vashem Righteous Among the Nations.
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you have enjoyed the program. Whilst war may bring the worst out of mankind, there are slithers of hope we see in people such as Franz Hasel (and others we have heard about from our viewers) who stand faithful to their beliefs and morals. Another program we have is on Desmond Doss. If you enjoyed this program, we believe you will enjoy this: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
I think that's when they got the letter maybe this videos are always interesting and so you are interesting as also for knowing the day have a good evening
Thank you for this - Franz took the Bible and God’s commands seriously, and made them part of his actions and character. A wonderful example of love for your neighbour. God bless all who made this video.
Franz Hasel was one soldier but we are hearing from viewers that more soldiers also tried to follow their morals and preserve life. Another great example was the man Desmond Doss: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video! It’s good to finally see Franz’s story told! The German Desmond Doss. I read the book “A Thousand shall Fall” and it was nothing short of amazing and encouraging. There’s so much miracles he and his family back home encountered because they chose to hang onto to God despite persecution. May we be inspired to do the same! Be pretty cool to see Franz’s story turned into a series someday. Interestingly, the story featured in the video about Franz saving the man under the bed was not in the book, but recounted by his daughter on a website online. Can’t remember which site, but it’s wonderful to see this part reenacted!
Thank you for your feedback. To confirm, we research our programs in detail before producing them. The book certainly inspired us, but as you have pointed out, it is not our only source for inspiration. Delighted you enjoyed the program. God bless
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed this program. Have you seen our program on Desmond Doss? th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html Another courageous individual who stood firm for his faith.
This was an amazing episode, thanks so much. We were looking forward to it and watched it for the first time yesterday. The history is so interesting and the acting was really good too. What an inspiring story
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Thank you for your feedback. Yes, this story is encouraging. War brings out the worst in people, but every now and then, we see a story like Franz Hasel or Desmond Doss. Have you seen our program on Desmond Doss? It is equally inspiring; th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
A remarkable exception. Many Christians died for their faith in Germany and Austria. See Franz Jägerstatter, for instance. Sometimes God performs miracles in front of other people, like in the case of Hasel, but one should not count on anyone else or anything else except on being with the Lord, whether it be in life or in death.
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@@TheIncredibleJourney Yes. Great idea. Perhaps another segment. Part 1 and Part 2. I'm hoping you also do some docos on King David and Solomon as you did with Moses. You seem to like history and Biblical history. Thank you again. Best wishes
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This story is great, and reminds me of my grandpa, who chose to become an army medic, because he did not believe in killing. He saw a lot of bad thing's during his 4 plus year's of service during wwll. My grandpa taught me how to work on all type's of thing's growing up, because as a girl, i was much older than my brother, so i learned to become a hard worker pretty young. I was fortunate to live only a half mile behind him out in the country, so i worked a lot with my grandpa. I also was the only person who my grandpa told the thing's he saw during the war, and how he did not make friend's with people because of his experience. The first story he told, was when he had sat down on a bucket to smoke a cigarette, and was contemplating whether to rest for awhile, or just get the rest of his work done. He decided to get up and do his work, and a young soldier just barely 18, took his place on the bucket. He said that in less than 5 minutes they were bombed, and the guy who took his place was blown into raining body parts. His lesson for me, was do what you have to do, instead of what you want to do, and you will be okay in life. I was told about how the US soldier's in his regiment would completely change after they would lose a good buddy in combat, and that they would avenge their death's by killing the enemy in really violent and sadistic ways, which was not a quick death. Shooting a guy's limbs off, and watching him beg for mercy before finely killing him was just so mind shocking to my grandpa. He reported it, but not all of it could be stopped, so he never made friend's with other soldier's after witnessing this, and other thing's as bad or worse. After D-Day, my grandpa helped liberate a concentration camp, and he said upon approach, the smell of something burning that was like nothing he'd ever known gave him a bad feeling. Once inside, he captured a fleeing ss soldier, and he took his swastika arm band, luger pistol, and cut the ss emblem from his uniform to bring home as proof of his not killing anyone, and what he saw. There were decaying bodies everywhere, partially burnt bodies in the few ovens they hadn't torn down, because they were trying to hide what they had been doing. People were dying as they were trying to get food to them, because what little food they had with them wasn't enough, and they had to get blankets and supplies to treat the diseases along with the malnutrition from being starved and worked to death. My grandpa said the smell of the place took him year's to forget, and could not believe how any human could do such evil against another human. He said the concentration camp was worse than treating the battle field wounds of the troops in battle that were pretty horrific, especially when the wounds were covered in mud or other debris, and then being covered in the blood of the guy's he was trying to triage and save. The difference he said, was that the concentration camp victim's had endured long suffering, and that many of them had just a deep far away look in their eye's, completely broken. Many though, were happy it was over, and though barely alive, the nightmare was over. Most of the thing's my grandpa had never spoken for over 50 year's, but before he died in 1999, he thanked me for saving his life. He had a major heart surgery that took him awhile to recover from, but i helped him, and spent a lot of time talking to him, and i think that's why he could finally let out these horrible memories he had been trying to bury for so long. He was my best friend, and told me i was his. I had been through some really bad thing's in my life, and i think that connection made us so close, but it gave him that chance to trust another person again, which he vowed not to do after the war. He had been close to one person after the war, but they really lied to him, and did him wrong, so i thank the Lord that through our year's of working together, my grandpa trusted me, and i think the Lord healed him at that time. My grandpa never stole anything to bring home, he only took the thing's from the ss soldier he captured as a symbol to him of not killing anyone, and of the proof of what he saw in the concentration camp. I believe and have faith in the Lord, and my grandpa influenced that as i grew up, but i got right by reading the Bible and following it, not a church, or some other teaching, and i always pray for other's, and pray to understand what i am reading. Franz was a man who listened to the Comforter Who Christ said would dwell within and guide us, and this is how we can help one another. G-d bless.
I very much enjoyed this program. I knew the story but I loved seeing it acted out. We serve an amazing God & watching this gave me more courage, living alone in these last days of earth’s history 🙏🏼 Thank you for your wonderful ministry 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
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@@TheIncredibleJourney yes, I have been sharing your videos. And I love the one on Desmond Doss, he lived in this area where I reside up until his death. He was a man that we SDA’s should be proud of❤️
My grandfather Ignacy was fighting against Germans in 1939. His commander was captain Neugebauer, who was German by nationality. They fought hard, grandfather was wounded, and the unit was surrounded in the Sochaczew area, near of Warsaw. Ignacy was eyewitness of general's Franciszek Wlad's death. They finally surrendered. Captain Neugebauer refused to be priviledged as German, he insisted on being treated as a Polish officer. Grandfather on October 16, 1939 escaped POW camp near of Zgierz, central Poland. It was the part of Poland he knew very well because he lived there before the war started. He went to his former colleague in the town Ozorkow asking for civil clothes, but the guy was afraid and didn't want to help the fugitive. So grandfather stood on the crossroads, not knowing what to do. Then an old Jew arrived, riding a card drawn by one horse. "Come up, you little soldier" - he said. The Jew gave him a ride of some 20 km, almost to the home village of my grandfather. Obviously risking his life.
So very touching. War brings out the worst in humans, but there snippets of beautiful experiences like this and Franz Hasel. Have you seen our program on Desmond Doss? If you enjoyed this, we think you will enjoy Desmond Doss too. th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
Wow... we are humbled by your kind words. We are so glad you have enjoyed the program and you are sharing. We put a lot of effort into creating and re-enacting these stories. Thank you and God bless
@wizzracing That's Gerhard Franz Hasel, who was 4 years old when the war started... He was his youngest son. Franz Josef Hasel was born in 1899, served in the 1st WW too, married in 1925 and past away about 2 weeks before his 92nd birthday in 1991. His youngest daughter (younger sister of Gerhard) wrote a book about him.
Mr. Kent, a note to the script writers. The firearm carried by Franz was not a revolver. it was a semi-automatic. A better choice would have been to simply refer to it as a pistol.
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My christian upbringing may have changed in my present religious form in shape, but this story brought back the memory of the story of the compassionate Samaritan that I admired as a child. This man Franz Hasel is still inspiring to me. Regardless of whether I see a Jewish man as Son of God or not. it is the moral story he still has to tell me that is important to me. Attending church is only important for me when good music is tp be heard nowadays, but.....is that important? It is the story of morals that I was taught that is the most important thing for all of us. Men like Franz Hasel are the heroes we should like to take as an example.
Thank you for your feedback. Indeed we feel Franz Hasel is a good example of a man who followed his convictions even if it meant death. Life is precious, God bless you
I've often wondered if I'm somehow distantly related to this guy... my grandfather gave his life in WW2 1941. It really was a horrific war, turning brothers against brothers.
War is brutal and horrific. Satan divides us against one another or as you so aptly put it, brothers against brothers. If you enjoyed this program, we think you will also enjoy the story of Desmond Doss. studio.th-cam.com/users/videoX0PAoEFeXLo/edit
I dont believe that Franz Hasel was just one of a kind.... I am sure there were more like souls, but we never got to hear about them, either because they never made it through the war or silence was their one means of safety so that is how they remained.......
You raise a thoughtful point. While Franz Hasel's story is remarkable, it's quite possible there were other individuals during that era who also courageously upheld their moral convictions, even in the face of adversity. The inhumane conditions of World War II regrettably silenced many noble voices before their stories could be told. Some may have chosen to keep a low profile as a means of self-preservation, preventing their acts of conscience from being widely shared, but if this be the case, this is where they are, unlike Franz Hasel, who stood firm for his convictions.
The Allies never responded to persistent efforts of the German Resistance to collaborate in the defeat of the Nazis, as the Allies had successfully coordinated with the French Resistance. A decision that no doubt cost many lives in prolonging the war and likely made it politically important to suppress news of German dissidents. Terrence Malik did a film a few years ago on an Austrian dissident, the Austrian jails were reportedly filled with German deserters, German villages have graveyards chock-full of graves of 18 year-old farm boys hardly in a position to make a wise evaluation given their isolated rural lives and the dire economic straits Germany was left in by the Treaty if Versailles war reparation demands of the victors of World War I. There are accounts of German military chaplains going to mitary brass to raise concerns of the rank-and-file over treatment of Jewish families and other conquered civilians. There were sadistic moral monsters, there were indifferent opportunists, there were misguided but committed patriots, and there were stoical cynics, but like every army, there were naive dupes who wised up but were just at a loss as to how to act constructively inside a juggernaut, even if they were willing to risk death as traitors .
As an American I have been disharted how the culture of guns and violence has infiltrated our churches. But I am so incredibly encouraged when I am reminded of stories like this and I see people resonating with it in the comments. God is still working on hearts and will not leave us in the darkness of human philosophy. Thank you so much for this video!
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I am just pleased to know as much as I can during that period in history. Though certain aspects may not be as accurate, I am so curious to learn about events and people during such terrible days. Looking foward to learning about Germans like this soldier who stood up against this criminality.
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Thanx for this. Not all Germans were bad. Many are the untold stories of those who did what they could to help, hide and save Jews. Also, those soldiers who didn't want to fight or kill and gave food, the soldiers who broke down and cried... we need to hear these stories too.
Thank you for your feedback. You are absolutely correct. We have had people contact us and tell us they had grandfathers, etc, who were, like Franz Hasel, pacifists and wanted to save lives where they could. War brings out the worst and sometimes the best in humanity. God bless
@@TheIncredibleJourney I've read about these people in the autobiographies of some Jewish people who were in the camps. How ashamed these Germans were, how their mothers would be ashamed of them, knowing what they were a part of, some asking Jewish people in the camps for forgiveness etc... we must remember they also were family members, fathers, uncles, brothers. The German woman who gave her I.D to a Jewish woman because they looked similar, the Jewish women survived, the German woman didn't, etc. So heartbreaking. Yes, not all were convinced by Hitler and they were very afraid of being found out, but didn't give in to the ugliness of that time. GOD bless those Jewish and Germans who suffered so terribly.
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Tears of joy welled my eyes as I beheld how God rescued His faithful servant and soldier - Franz Hasel. This is not normal, thus it is only by the Power of the Holy Spirit that we too can live in total surrender to God. I am truly blessed.
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I unfortunately as a Roman Catholic and non practising Catholic with the day to day problems of life, I am and always will be a good samaritain towards anyone in need... with the Geopolitical things going on now, I fear these days again will return sadly 😥
You are partially right. There are troubling times ahead but Jesus will return and put an end to all this suffering. May we suggest our free bible study guides? This is a series of studies that will give you confidence and remove any fear we have about the future. tij.tv/free-offers-discover-bible-studies/
@@billymkirkwood4956 i just wanted to say you said you are a non practising catholic i felt like you were condemning yourself . i just wanted to say Jesus loves you ,religious rules are not a relationship with Jesus, all you do is believe you are a sinner and repent and turn away from your sin and believe in Jesus just trust that Jesus has alreadly done what was needed to be done you don't need to do anything just accept the Lords sacrifice for you and believe in Jesus .life is tough just ask Jesus into your heart and give him your life he will do all the rest you don't do any thing religious you just believe and jesus changes you i just felt sad reading your post you are so loved and you a child of God, love your God neighbour if you do that Jesus is in you and with you God bless you xoxo
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I have read the book, "A thousand shall fall," shared with me by a friend. Truly, God is real! He protects His people. I'm amazed at Frank Hasel's courage and bravery to stand up firm his faith. Could I share this video with social media?
As a protector of national monument Musuem Vught in the Netherlands. It is very comforting to do my task as a witness of Christ. I preached against the Anti Israelian protesters this week. Shorly grace and mercy are with me all the days of my life. May my work for the musuem of the former concentration camp be protected by God. Hallelujah
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Agreed and amazing how he was able to witness to his senior in command who was willing to listen to the prophecies in the bible which ultimately saved lives! Thank you for your feedback
You're mistaken. Operation: Barbarossa ended in December 1941. The Battle of Stalingrad was part of the "Case: Blue" action from spring 1942, and the Battle of Kursk was Operation: Citadel in July 1943. The entire 4 year war on the eastern front between the Soviet Union and Germany doesn't all fall under the category of belonging to Operation: Barbarossa. All military operations have specific goals and end dates/timelines. When they aren't reached, they're terminated in order to begin defensive campaigns that hold the ground that was gained.
Thank god there are people like Franz Hasel ! This is an example even for today that we must not to tar all with the same brush. In his situation I don't think that I would have had the courage to act like him.
Yes it certainly is emotional. War is brutal but Hasel was a pacifist and loved the Lord. There is a lesson in this story for all of us. God bless you. Thank you for your feedback
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My grandfather was in the Army in World War 2 and he died. I'm not sure of the date, but my mother has only a picture of his helmet on a cross. Nothing else I don't know how to go about finding where his grave is, or when he died, any help would be appreciated
I would’ve love to see it had Franz Hasel and Desmond Doss gotten to meet, both men had fought in some of the most brutal battles of the war, and yet refused to carry a weapon, never took a life, and both survived the war. Although they fought in different theaters of the war, Desmond Doss fought in the U.S. Army Pacific Theater
100% agreed. When they get to Heaven they will have a lot to share. Thank you for your feedback. For anyone who has not seen the story of Desmond Doss, we have a program on his experience. th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
In a small way, we are doing our part so that it is not forgotten. We are delighted you enjoyed it. By the way, there is a similar war time hero who was also faithful and that was Desmond Doss. You can see his story here. We think you will love it :) th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
Our pleasure! If you enjoyed this program, you will enjoy our program on Desmond Doss, another wartime hero who was true to his faith. th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
Awe-inspiring story. Indeed, only by the power of God and His influence in our lives, that we can do the unthinkable, and choose to be good, regardless of the situation we are in. We cannod be that good nor remain safe on our own.
Self-preservation is the natural instinct for most people. It is only by being filled with the Holy Spirit and having love for strangers whom Jesus also died for that one can even contemplate the acts that Franz Hasel did.
Yes indeed! That was Desmond Doss. For anyone interested, we have a program on Desmond also th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html Thank you for your feedback. God bless
It's such a reminder that we are responsible for our own decisions. We can't blame horrible decisions on our boss, our commander, or anyone; only ourselves. Imagine if people refused to follow evil instructions.
Thank you for your feedback. You are absolutely correct, at the end of the day, we are the ones who are responsible for our actions, whether it be in war or in day to day life.
My father was a salesman and drawn to the Wehrmacht in 1940. He was first in France, then in Russia and 1944 to 45 in Yugoslawia . He said, that in 1943 Germany started to lose the war. There were a lot of German soldiers, who supported people of the attacked countries. ❤❤❤ Thank you for your report!
Thank you for your feedback and additional commentary. We have also been told of others from our viewers who also had a pacifist view in the army. Franz Hasel is one person who has been well documented and a book published on his life but we salute all who stand for life. God bless
Why is Hasel's "Sargeant" at 19:48 wearing the insignia of a General in the SS? Just like the SS general's insignia worn by Hasel's unit commander the "Lieutenant".
Not only that but Hasel woudn't have warned folks to look out for BLACK UNIFORMED SS as the black coats were ditched in 1937 and replaced with grey, Wehrmacht uniforms was more a brownish green. Other than those inaccuracies this was a great story.
Pure conviction and there are a few examples such as Franz Hassel and Desmond Doss is another. th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html - Hop you enjoy this one too.
This pioneer company was Wehrmacht right? So at 7:50 when he visits his commanding officer we see an SS Obergruppenfuhrer behind the desk. That seems a bit odd. Edit: but his shoulder straps are that of a major.
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He knew Daniel's Prophecy and that alone can explain his certitude that Nazism couldn't prevail. He was a Seventh-day Adventist as were many in Germany whose stories I learned also about.
Many of us have knowledge, but we do not share it. At the risk of losing his life, Franz shared his knowledge with the result being many lives were saved.
Thank you. There is another incredible story about another war hero called Desmond Doss. Here is a link to this program. We are sure you will enjoy it th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html God bless
It's funny how they'll just give any old German soldier the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in movies as if it's nothing when it was almost as rarely given out as the Medal of Honor.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, we can understand your scepticism, but I want to assure you that we have done our research before we make any such claims or inferences. We do our humanly best to portray all our programs as accurately as humanly possible. Some of our research for this program relating to the cross is below for your reference. Regarding the Maltese Cross, we have checked the book on Franz Hasel called, ‘A Thousand Shall Fall’. This is a quote from the book page 23, A few days later, Franz was promoted to Private FirstCclass. To his surprise, he also received a medal, the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse Mit Schwertern, the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords. Curiously he stared at the satin-lined box. In it gleamed the Maltese Cross with the Swastika in the center and the two swords crossed diagonally, all hanging from the ribbon bar with its red, white, and black stripes and another pair of crossed swords.
@@TheIncredibleJourney Oh I didn't mean to pick on you or disparage your efforts at all, and I apologize if I came off that way. I was just thinking of how Hollywood movies do this fairly frequently, especially with mid-level officers. I'm fairly sure I've seen them give the award even to junior and mid-level Gestapo officers, when IIRC only big shots like Heinrich Mueller were awarded the Ritterkreuz. Keep up the good work, and bravo on your efforts to be as historically accurate as possible!
Thank you so much for your response. God does work in mysterious ways and so anything is possible. At the end of the day, we wanted to celebrate an individual (and many like him, as we have had viewers recount their ancestor's accounts during the war) who stood for their morals. We need more people in society to stand for what is right. God bless and thank you for your feedback.
I heard a story of Michał Rakoć, who was a Polish, Bible-believing soldier in WW2, from his own mouth. His artilery unit went under a heavy fire in 1939, during a retreat. Mr Rakoć prayed, and - according to his testimony - the unit was riding on horses, carry canons and equipment, and the explosions were before them, behind them, and on both sides, but they were harmless. After they surrendered and went to POW camp they realized, that in every unit fighting on this area there were many dead and wounded, but in the unit of Mr Rakoć there were no casualities at all.
Thank you for sharing. We are always looking for historical stories that have had a profound outcome with a blend of faith and courage. The story you speak of is very interesting. Do you have any further details? Is his adventure detailed in a book or archive somewhere? Anything further you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you again. God bless
@@TheIncredibleJourney I do have further details, which are also interesting. Mr Rakoć spent some time during the War as a compulsory laborer on a farm in Northern Germany, which is now a part of Poland. He said that the owners of the farm were trying to make him sleep with a woman who was also a slave laborer. But the woman saw a wedding ring on his finger, and exclaimed "Er is verheiratet", which meant "he is married". She didn't want to sleep with married man. Mr Rakoć wasn't married at that time, and there was no wedding ring on his finger. After Russian takeover of this territory, Russian officers wanted him to drink alcohol with them. He gently refused, saying, that he promised to God not to drink. They were indignated, and the situation was dangerous, but he stood his ground, and finally they left him. Mr Rakoć saw that one of the officers took a woman to his room, with the intention of raping her. He prayed, and the woman was released without being raped. After some time the Soviet commander called Mr Rakoć and assigned him as a supervisor over a magazine of supply. He said "our soldiers are thieves. I can't trust them. But I trust you". These stories are known to many people, because Mr Rakoć was sharing them many times. He was a friend of young people, and one of the happiest persons I ever met. He passed in 2004 in Łódź, Poland. At his funeral the church was full of people he impacted with his faith. Unfortunately, there's no written record of his testimony I know of.
What a incredible true story 😢❤ Thank you so much for sharing it it was a wonderful tierfull Blessing .. Thank You so Much! I am a German, English American the story truly touched My Heart ♥ I have Gotten Reed of all My working Fire arms , and now I to well follow My German Brothers lead in Jesus name Amen😢❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Jesus is Lord!
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Thank you for your question. According to Wikipedia (not that this source i always 100% accurate but as a guide), we quote The Nazi Party, officially the National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or NSDAP), was a far-right political party in Germany active between 1920 and 1945 that created and supported the ideology of Nazism.
I was a child in occupied Netherlands during world war II.(Born Sept 3 1934).I grew up with a sense of war in my veins. Soldiers marched and sang their songs, and some were even nice, though we were not supposed to talk to them. Every weekend there was the drone of planes overhead on their way to bomb the......out of the factories in Germany....(.Come to think of it...quite civilized to do this on the weekend when the workers had the day off.)
Once during our horrible hunger winter....we lived in a town north of Amsterdam....my uncle who was from the city of Utrecht, told us of a raid on one of his neighbors who were suspected of harboring Jews. A high ranking officer and a few soldiers entered the house and the officer ordered them to searched the main floor and the cellar, while he took charge of the upper floor. He found four people hiding in a bedroom and motioned to them to be quiet and shut the door. He went downstairs and told the soldiers all was clear ...false alarm.
Thank goodness there were more Franz Hazels those days. It gives one some hope in humanity, even today. History can so easilly repeat itself. From B.C. Canada.
God moves in in mysterious ways . Just believe in him .
@@patrickyoung3503 Does belief make things true?
Thank you for sharing this little piece of history. No doubt there were good men dragged into a bad war and like Franz Hasel, had morals to do the right thing. God bless
100% Trust Him always.
@DutchmanAmsterdam We can believe in Truth
We're humbled by the viewer who shared how their father and grandfather embodied the same moral courage as Franz Hasel. Though we accidentally deleted that heartfelt comment while trying to respond (a mistake we deeply regret), we want to take this opportunity to honor all those unsung heroes.
In the midst of war's utter depravity, which so often brings out the worst in humanity, stories like these are beacons of light and hope. They remind us that even in the darkest of times, there were individuals who, like Franz Hasel, refused to let hatred and violence extinguish their compassion for life.
We celebrate people of unwavering faith who stayed true to their convictions, no matter the cost. Their bravery to uphold human decency when all around them had abandoned it is a testament to the enduring power of righteousness over evil.
While their names may be lost to history, we owe an immense debt of gratitude to these extraordinary souls. They proved it is possible to resist the moral decay of wartime atrocities through the strength of one's principles. In that defiance, they embodied the highest ideals of our shared humanity.
Accidentally Deleted their comment? You need to contact them to have them post it again.
@@ronr3334 ~ Uhmm ... how would he know who to contact if it's already deleted? 🤷🤷♂
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 I am sure he is likely familiar with such things... since he said WE accidentally deleted it, but none the less, the person who posted such I would wish they saw their comment and repost it.
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 Nothing on the web is ever truly deleted, the NSA keeps records of all things even deletions. Yet they in the above comment remembered their testimony, and those who posted such should know it was their comment that got deleted.
@@ronr3334 yea, contact the NSA, they'll tell you who posted the deleted comment.
So many think of pacificists as cowards, but he was braver than all of the critics. We all want to think we could be as brave as Franz under the same circumstances, but few could live up to this incredible example.
Yes you are correct. It takes more courage to be a pacifist than to actually fight in the war. The risk for him, without God would have been much higher than just doing his job. War brings out the worst in mankind but every now and then we get a story like this :)
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It takes more courage... not to fight than to fight? A sentence has never been more wrong. What personal risk is there not to fight? There is near to none. Then where is the courage when not fighting? Nowhere.
This German citizen was still in uniform and armed and trained to fight, and in a position where he might have had to fight.
This is not pacifism, this is non-violence with a dose of realism.
@gentleeyes
So many think of pacifists as cowards, indeed. Because they are mostly either cowards indeed, or sorely mistaken in how the world actually works.
If they were not so, then they would at least be like Desmond T. Doss or Alvin York, who still took up arms and actually fought when he saw that pacifism was not going to solve anything.
A British philosopher (Bertrand Russell, if I'm not mistaken) would not stop advocating for pacifism, even as it was drawing nearer and nearer during the 1930's. Even as the first shots rang out somewhere in Czechoslovakia and later Poland. Maybe even afterwards.
In the end, he blinded himself to the fact that no matter how peace-inclined his stance was, it would have no influence on potential aggressors.
That is no bravery. At all.
@@Briselance I can see your point, but I don't agree - the greatest fear, I believe is not fear of death, but fear of shame. In WW1 in the UK, if you were of the correct age to be called up, or join the army. airforce or navy, but refused to join, you were given a white feather as a symbol of your cowardice> Your family, friends & community would shun & disown you; during the war and often for years after, you were imprisoned and made to do forced labour & brutalised by the guards who hated you, and after you were released, no-one would employ you if they knew you were a conscientious objector. Most people joined up, I believe, not because they weren't afraid of being killed or maimed in battle, but because of the fear of the shame of being seen as a coward by their family friends, and community was much greater.
Indeed, it requires more courage to hear and obey God than to just go along with what everyone else does. He could have much more easily been killed without a way to better defend himself. I pray that we could all have the same courage and faith. Ephesians 6:12
New International Version
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
May his memory and the memory of all those like him, be honored and blessed. May everybody watching this, raise children and grandkids with the same Scriptural values and integrity as this man.
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Thankyou so much .for this memory.🙏🙏
If he existed at all
It touch my heart what Franz Hasel did of his Incredible kindness saving lives of others. As well as Capt. Wilhem Hossenfeld and also he is almost similar to Desmond Doss who preferred not to use a Gun. May God Bless Their Souls such Salute, Love and Respect. If I have a chance to visit in Germany I will pay respect and honor these Kind German Soldiers who choose to spare and save lives of those in need.
Amen! Yes, the courageous acts of Franz Hasel and people like him are truly inspiring. You mentioned Desmond Doss, for people who have not seen this program, you can see it here: Desmond Doss: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
You can have more courage than most when you have believed the Gospel and invited Jesus Christ into your life t9 be your Lord and Saviour; for you know that if you die, you go straight to Heaven! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
What an amazing man Franz Hasel was to defy Hitler and go against killing his fellow men. If he had been found out and caught by the Nazis, he might have been court-martialed and executed for perceived treason against the regime, either by firing squad or by hanging. Thank for this eye-opening and insightful video of a brave soldier who refused to kill anyone.
"Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We're glad Franz Hasel's incredible story of moral courage resonated with you. As you noted, his actions defying direct orders and refusing to participate in killing were extremely brave, putting his own life at grave risk.
Yet Hasel seemed to be motivated by a strong ethical conviction that transcended self-preservation. In the midst of unspeakable atrocities, he chose to be guided by his conscience rather than succumb to the evil around him, no matter the potential consequences.
His example demonstrates how individual acts of defiance, however small they may seem, can shine light into darkness. Hasel's quiet resistance to unjust orders and stubborn insistence on upholding human dignity provide a powerful counter-narrative to the myth of complete compliance by ordinary Germans.
We're grateful his story has not been lost to history. May it continue inspiring people to cultivate moral courage and stand up against injustice, even when it costs something. Heroes like Hasel remind us of humanity's highest callings."
If the Lord was with Franz, than who could've been against him. If faith can move a mountain, it can survive Barbarossa unarmed, offer truth and kindness to God's chosen people, and preach the "Good News" with the wisdom to use it's clues to make strategic military decisions that enabled survival. And at the end of the day or war all any soldier really wants to do is go home. I can't believe a Christian production company hasn't created a screenplay story line for fantastic testament to decency, kindness, mercy and most importantly the weapon that saved him was his wooden pistol of faith!
The story is mostly or entirely fiction.
Why would you doubt the report?
Your comment say it all for me .
Thank You .
Good story . It's a pity that at 63 years old that this is the first time that I have heard this story. Paints a better picture of soldiers in war time Europe WW2. Franz Hasel was rewarded for his faith, beliefs', and moral compass. He was allowed to return home to his family. He is another example to us all . He defied Evil while living in the middle of it all.
Well said. Thank you for your feedback. God bless you
Go to TH-cam and upload audio book, A Thousand Shall Fall, by the daughter.
@@MJ-hopeI bought the book about 15 years ago. Read it 3 or 4 times now. What a story of faith.
I read the book twice, & listened to a CD in my car several times. It’s so encouraging to hear about someone that stood for his faith thru such a horrendous situation. Should give us all courage to stand when our turn comes.
I fully agree, but the sad, inescapable truth is that the majority of people just unquestioningly "do as they're told" by "authority figures".... always have done, always will do. It's the power of critical independent thought along with strength of character and resourcefulness that marks out the small number of individuals who will not follow a authoritarian regime as are now being built across the world, without their own conscience driving them to "do the right thing".
Read, "Karl Plagge: The N... who saved Jews." I think you might enjoy it. He was a Whermacht major. He ran a slave labor camp like Oskar Shindler. He saved 97% of the Lithuanian Jews who survived the Holocaust. He's designated Yad Vashem Righteous Among the Nations.
watch the movie "hacksaw ridge".
What an incredibly amazing story! I so love this and want to share it with others. Praise God for this man Franz Hassel!
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you have enjoyed the program.
Whilst war may bring the worst out of mankind, there are slithers of hope we see in people such as Franz Hasel (and others we have heard about from our viewers) who stand faithful to their beliefs and morals.
Another program we have is on Desmond Doss. If you enjoyed this program, we believe you will enjoy this: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
We see Desmond Doss in one side and Franz Hasel in the other, but united for the same spirit. Just amazing...
Sorry to correct you, but it wasn’t the 30th of June 1941 when Germany invaded the USSR. It was the 22nd of June 1941. This coming from a WW2 Geek.
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I think that's when they got the letter maybe this videos are always interesting and so you are interesting as also for knowing the day have a good evening
The story matches the fake uniform. Can't stomach it.
This video isn't historically accurate anyway. Just look at the uniforms, lack of head gear, and clearing a house with all pistols.
For what it’s worth just watch it or DONT
Thank you for this - Franz took the Bible and God’s commands seriously, and made them part of his actions and character. A wonderful example of love for your neighbour. God bless all who made this video.
Thank you for your kind words. We feel privileged to be able to make this re-enactment. It delights us to know you enjoyed it. God bless
What a wow soldier and man. Stories like that bring back my believe in humanity and the hope that we can all be like that.
Franz Hasel was one soldier but we are hearing from viewers that more soldiers also tried to follow their morals and preserve life. Another great example was the man Desmond Doss: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
There is a book "A Thousand Shall Fall" by Hasel's youngest daughter Susi Hasel Mundy about her father that all should read.
Thank you, sir. I’m going to go online & see is I can find that book. Have a good & blessed day.
@@curtisackenbrack2669 Glad I could help, have a happy Sabbath.
The first 39 pages can be read online for free, thanks to Google.
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@@howardloewen1834 Shabbat Shalom
Interesting
Thank you for the video! It’s good to finally see Franz’s story told! The German Desmond Doss. I read the book “A Thousand shall Fall” and it was nothing short of amazing and encouraging. There’s so much miracles he and his family back home encountered because they chose to hang onto to God despite persecution. May we be inspired to do the same!
Be pretty cool to see Franz’s story turned into a series someday. Interestingly, the story featured in the video about Franz saving the man under the bed was not in the book, but recounted by his daughter on a website online. Can’t remember which site, but it’s wonderful to see this part reenacted!
Thank you for your feedback. To confirm, we research our programs in detail before producing them. The book certainly inspired us, but as you have pointed out, it is not our only source for inspiration. Delighted you enjoyed the program. God bless
This was an awesome and inspiring documentary. A must see.
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Another courageous individual who stood firm for his faith.
I will definitely see it! Thank you.
This was an amazing episode, thanks so much. We were looking forward to it and watched it for the first time yesterday. The history is so interesting and the acting was really good too. What an inspiring story
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"Thank you" for this great message in our daily walk ,that gives us all hope !
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, this story is encouraging. War brings out the worst in people, but every now and then, we see a story like Franz Hasel or Desmond Doss. Have you seen our program on Desmond Doss? It is equally inspiring;
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A remarkable exception. Many Christians died for their faith in Germany and Austria. See Franz Jägerstatter, for instance. Sometimes God performs miracles in front of other people, like in the case of Hasel, but one should not count on anyone else or anything else except on being with the Lord, whether it be in life or in death.
What a shame that this doco podcast was not longer. Too short! Thank you. Brilliant story.
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God bless
@@TheIncredibleJourney Yes. Great idea. Perhaps another segment. Part 1 and Part 2. I'm hoping you also do some docos on King David and Solomon as you did with Moses. You seem to like history and Biblical history. Thank you again. Best wishes
Man, a great example of moral compassion. They should make him a movie 🎥.
There is a book written about him..."A Thousand Shall Fall"...maybe a movie is next. If you enjoyed this program, we think you will enjoy our program on Desmond Doss: th-cam.com/video/X0PAoEFeXLo/w-d-xo.html
I was truly impressed by the moral code and adherents by the lone German Soldier who never wavered in his beliefs❤
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Also, just to let you know, there is another story of Heroism and faith by a man called Desmond Doss. We have a program here on it. We hope you also enjoy this program
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Good video. I'm glad I found your channel.
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This story is great, and reminds me of my grandpa, who chose to become an army medic, because he did not believe in killing. He saw a lot of bad thing's during his 4 plus year's of service during wwll. My grandpa taught me how to work on all type's of thing's growing up, because as a girl, i was much older than my brother, so i learned to become a hard worker pretty young. I was fortunate to live only a half mile behind him out in the country, so i worked a lot with my grandpa. I also was the only person who my grandpa told the thing's he saw during the war, and how he did not make friend's with people because of his experience. The first story he told, was when he had sat down on a bucket to smoke a cigarette, and was contemplating whether to rest for awhile, or just get the rest of his work done. He decided to get up and do his work, and a young soldier just barely 18, took his place on the bucket. He said that in less than 5 minutes they were bombed, and the guy who took his place was blown into raining body parts. His lesson for me, was do what you have to do, instead of what you want to do, and you will be okay in life. I was told about how the US soldier's in his regiment would completely change after they would lose a good buddy in combat, and that they would avenge their death's by killing the enemy in really violent and sadistic ways, which was not a quick death. Shooting a guy's limbs off, and watching him beg for mercy before finely killing him was just so mind shocking to my grandpa. He reported it, but not all of it could be stopped, so he never made friend's with other soldier's after witnessing this, and other thing's as bad or worse.
After D-Day, my grandpa helped liberate a concentration camp, and he said upon approach, the smell of something burning that was like nothing he'd ever known gave him a bad feeling. Once inside, he captured a fleeing ss soldier, and he took his swastika arm band, luger pistol, and cut the ss emblem from his uniform to bring home as proof of his not killing anyone, and what he saw. There were decaying bodies everywhere, partially burnt bodies in the few ovens they hadn't torn down, because they were trying to hide what they had been doing. People were dying as they were trying to get food to them, because what little food they had with them wasn't enough, and they had to get blankets and supplies to treat the diseases along with the malnutrition from being starved and worked to death. My grandpa said the smell of the place took him year's to forget, and could not believe how any human could do such evil against another human. He said the concentration camp was worse than treating the battle field wounds of the troops in battle that were pretty horrific, especially when the wounds were covered in mud or other debris, and then being covered in the blood of the guy's he was trying to triage and save. The difference he said, was that the concentration camp victim's had endured long suffering, and that many of them had just a deep far away look in their eye's, completely broken. Many though, were happy it was over, and though barely alive, the nightmare was over. Most of the thing's my grandpa had never spoken for over 50 year's, but before he died in 1999, he thanked me for saving his life. He had a major heart surgery that took him awhile to recover from, but i helped him, and spent a lot of time talking to him, and i think that's why he could finally let out these horrible memories he had been trying to bury for so long. He was my best friend, and told me i was his. I had been through some really bad thing's in my life, and i think that connection made us so close, but it gave him that chance to trust another person again, which he vowed not to do after the war. He had been close to one person after the war, but they really lied to him, and did him wrong, so i thank the Lord that through our year's of working together, my grandpa trusted me, and i think the Lord healed him at that time. My grandpa never stole anything to bring home, he only took the thing's from the ss soldier he captured as a symbol to him of not killing anyone, and of the proof of what he saw in the concentration camp. I believe and have faith in the Lord, and my grandpa influenced that as i grew up, but i got right by reading the Bible and following it, not a church, or some other teaching, and i always pray for other's, and pray to understand what i am reading. Franz was a man who listened to the Comforter Who Christ said would dwell within and guide us, and this is how we can help one another.
G-d bless.
I very much enjoyed this program. I knew the story but I loved seeing it acted out. We serve an amazing God & watching this gave me more courage, living alone in these last days of earth’s history 🙏🏼 Thank you for your wonderful ministry 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
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@@TheIncredibleJourney yes, I have been sharing your videos. And I love the one on Desmond Doss, he lived in this area where I reside up until his death. He was a man that we SDA’s should be proud of❤️
My grandfather Ignacy was fighting against Germans in 1939. His commander was captain Neugebauer, who was German by nationality. They fought hard, grandfather was wounded, and the unit was surrounded in the Sochaczew area, near of Warsaw. Ignacy was eyewitness of general's Franciszek Wlad's death. They finally surrendered. Captain Neugebauer refused to be priviledged as German, he insisted on being treated as a Polish officer.
Grandfather on October 16, 1939 escaped POW camp near of Zgierz, central Poland. It was the part of Poland he knew very well because he lived there before the war started. He went to his former colleague in the town Ozorkow asking for civil clothes, but the guy was afraid and didn't want to help the fugitive. So grandfather stood on the crossroads, not knowing what to do. Then an old Jew arrived, riding a card drawn by one horse. "Come up, you little soldier" - he said. The Jew gave him a ride of some 20 km, almost to the home village of my grandfather. Obviously risking his life.
So very touching. War brings out the worst in humans, but there snippets of beautiful experiences like this and Franz Hasel. Have you seen our program on Desmond Doss? If you enjoyed this, we think you will enjoy Desmond Doss too.
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Thank You so very much for sharing this amazing mans incredible story of faith. I sent it to my daughter to watch. Everyone push the share button.
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He was a 7th day Adventist. Become a professor of Old Testament...He died August 11th 1994 age 59...
He had to be much older than 59…
That math makes him born in 1935...
@wizzracing That's Gerhard Franz Hasel, who was 4 years old when the war started... He was his youngest son.
Franz Josef Hasel was born in 1899, served in the 1st WW too, married in 1925 and past away about 2 weeks before his 92nd birthday in 1991.
His youngest daughter (younger sister of Gerhard) wrote a book about him.
@@RenateMtV Just going by what they posted on his Bio... I think someone posted the Bio for his Son. As his father was born in 1917 and was drafted..
@@WizzRacing I searched until I was sure, Franz Josef was the man this story is about, Gerhard was his 3rd child.
Mr. Kent, a note to the script writers. The firearm carried by Franz was not a revolver. it was a semi-automatic. A better choice would have been to simply refer to it as a pistol.
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I listen to this as I drove like many other war stories. I must say that I was pleasantly inspired. Thank you so much.
My christian upbringing may have changed in my present religious form in shape, but this story brought back the memory of the story of the compassionate Samaritan that I admired as a child. This man Franz Hasel is still inspiring to me. Regardless of whether I see a Jewish man as Son of God or not. it is the moral story he still has to tell me that is important to me. Attending church is only important for me when good music is tp be heard nowadays, but.....is that important? It is the story of morals that I was taught that is the most important thing for all of us. Men like Franz Hasel are the heroes we should like to take as an example.
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thank you for connecting His teaching to courage.
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I've often wondered if I'm somehow distantly related to this guy... my grandfather gave his life in WW2 1941. It really was a horrific war, turning brothers against brothers.
War is brutal and horrific. Satan divides us against one another or as you so aptly put it, brothers against brothers.
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My great grandfather died in september 1939 he was a Polish as i am
We are all related.
My Grandfather and Father were Kruger, in the German army..Now in America spelt Krueger...my father lives in Iowa...too this day.
I dont believe that Franz Hasel was just one of a kind.... I am sure there were more like souls, but we never got to hear about them, either because they never made it through the war or silence was their one means of safety so that is how they remained.......
You raise a thoughtful point. While Franz Hasel's story is remarkable, it's quite possible there were other individuals during that era who also courageously upheld their moral convictions, even in the face of adversity. The inhumane conditions of World War II regrettably silenced many noble voices before their stories could be told. Some may have chosen to keep a low profile as a means of self-preservation, preventing their acts of conscience from being widely shared, but if this be the case, this is where they are, unlike Franz Hasel, who stood firm for his convictions.
The Allies never responded to persistent efforts of the German Resistance to collaborate in the defeat of the Nazis, as the Allies had successfully coordinated with the French Resistance. A decision that no doubt cost many lives in prolonging the war and likely made it politically important to suppress news of German dissidents. Terrence Malik did a film a few years ago on an Austrian dissident, the Austrian jails were reportedly filled with German deserters, German villages have graveyards chock-full of graves of 18 year-old farm boys hardly in a position to make a wise evaluation given their isolated rural lives and the dire economic straits Germany was left in by the Treaty if Versailles war reparation demands of the victors of World War I. There are accounts of German military chaplains going to mitary brass to raise concerns of the rank-and-file over treatment of Jewish families and other conquered civilians. There were sadistic moral monsters, there were indifferent opportunists, there were misguided but committed patriots, and there were stoical cynics, but like every army, there were naive dupes who wised up but were just at a loss as to how to act constructively inside a juggernaut, even if they were willing to risk death as traitors .
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Desmond Doss was another one.
@@TheIncredibleJourneyDesmond Doss’ refusal to carry a rifle for the US is another well documented one.
Thanks so much for such an inspirational story.🙏🙏🙏for you and your work.
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As an American I have been disharted how the culture of guns and violence has infiltrated our churches. But I am so incredibly encouraged when I am reminded of stories like this and I see people resonating with it in the comments. God is still working on hearts and will not leave us in the darkness of human philosophy. Thank you so much for this video!
Enjoyed this real story. Hope to hear about more such persons who stood up and made a difference.
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I am just pleased to know as much as I can during that period in history. Though certain aspects may not be as accurate, I am so curious to learn about events and people during such terrible days. Looking foward to learning about Germans like this soldier who stood up against this criminality.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Story of Courage and Faith
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Defiance - The Bielski Partisans
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The Last Soldier
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Thanx for this. Not all Germans were bad. Many are the untold stories of those who did what they could to help, hide and save Jews. Also, those soldiers who didn't want to fight or kill and gave food, the soldiers who broke down and cried... we need to hear these stories too.
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@@TheIncredibleJourney I've read about these people in the autobiographies of some Jewish people who were in the camps. How ashamed these Germans were, how their mothers would be ashamed of them, knowing what they were a part of, some asking Jewish people in the camps for forgiveness etc... we must remember they also were family members, fathers, uncles, brothers. The German woman who gave her I.D to a Jewish woman because they looked similar, the Jewish women survived, the German woman didn't, etc. So heartbreaking. Yes, not all were convinced by Hitler and they were very afraid of being found out, but didn't give in to the ugliness of that time. GOD bless those Jewish and Germans who suffered so terribly.
Thank you TIJ for this incredible story to strengthen our faith. Mr.Hansel reminds me of Desmond Doss.
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Yes there definitely are some similarities between the two.
We have a documentary on Desmond Doss also.
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They both practiced the same religion. That is why they seem similar.
Love these stories. Thank you and God bless you brother.
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Tears of joy welled my eyes as I beheld how God rescued His faithful servant and soldier - Franz Hasel.
This is not normal, thus it is only by the Power of the Holy Spirit that we too can live in total surrender to God.
I am truly blessed.
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Amen♥️ such a blessed faith full of love and wisdom 😊 thanks for sharing 🙏🙏 All things are possible with God Almighty in our Heart❤
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Excellent story, and stands tall amongst the videos on U Tube
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I unfortunately as a Roman Catholic and non practising Catholic with the day to day problems of life, I am and always will be a good samaritain towards anyone in need... with the Geopolitical things going on now, I fear these days again will return sadly 😥
You are partially right. There are troubling times ahead but Jesus will return and put an end to all this suffering.
May we suggest our free bible study guides? This is a series of studies that will give you confidence and remove any fear we have about the future.
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@@billymkirkwood4956 i just wanted to say you said you are a non practising catholic i felt like you were condemning yourself . i just wanted to say Jesus loves you ,religious rules are not a relationship with Jesus, all you do is believe you are a sinner and repent and turn away from your sin and believe in Jesus just trust that Jesus has alreadly done what was needed to be done you don't need to do anything just accept the Lords sacrifice for you and believe in Jesus .life is tough just ask Jesus into your heart and give him your life he will do all the rest you don't do any thing religious you just believe and jesus changes you i just felt sad reading your post you are so loved and you a child of God, love your God neighbour if you
do that Jesus is in you and with you God bless you xoxo
Amazing story. Just when I thought I had heard all of the stories of WW2. Truly a remarkable tale of a remarkable man.
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I shall always remember, and act on what I have learned here.
Subscribed. As a sinner, I enjoyed this and took comfort in your story. Continue. Please..
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There is another incredible story about another war hero called Desmond Doss who was a hero and stood by his faith.
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I have read the book, "A thousand shall fall," shared with me by a friend. Truly, God is real! He protects His people. I'm amazed at Frank Hasel's courage and bravery to stand up firm his faith. Could I share this video with social media?
The audiobook is well done too.
As a protector of national monument Musuem Vught in the Netherlands.
It is very comforting to do my task as a witness of Christ.
I preached against the Anti Israelian protesters this week.
Shorly grace and mercy are with me all the days of my life.
May my work for the musuem of the former concentration camp be protected by God. Hallelujah
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An admirable man who served his country at a terrible time for all. His story is a wonderful lesson for every Christian!
Agreed and amazing how he was able to witness to his senior in command who was willing to listen to the prophecies in the bible which ultimately saved lives!
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You're mistaken. Operation: Barbarossa ended in December 1941. The Battle of Stalingrad was part of the "Case: Blue" action from spring 1942, and the Battle of Kursk was Operation: Citadel in July 1943. The entire 4 year war on the eastern front between the Soviet Union and Germany doesn't all fall under the category of belonging to Operation: Barbarossa. All military operations have specific goals and end dates/timelines. When they aren't reached, they're terminated in order to begin defensive campaigns that hold the ground that was gained.
This was a wonderful story that is very uplifting.
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Thank god there are people like Franz Hasel ! This is an example even for today that we must not to tar all with the same brush. In his situation I don't think that I would have had the courage to act like him.
We appreciate your honesty. It is always easier to say something than to do it.
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Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf
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What an incredible beautiful testimony ...
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This story makes me cry😢
Yes it certainly is emotional. War is brutal but Hasel was a pacifist and loved the Lord. There is a lesson in this story for all of us. God bless you. Thank you for your feedback
HI, whatever had become of Franz Hasel after the war?
Powerful testimony! ❤
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Amazing story, thank you.
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Kind man with strong believe. Well-done and RIP.
Amazing Story!!
I use his story in my Daniel 2 presentation.
My grandfather was in the Army in World War 2 and he died. I'm not sure of the date, but my mother has only a picture of his helmet on a cross. Nothing else I don't know how to go about finding where his grave is, or when he died, any help would be appreciated
This is such a beautiful story that good men and women on both sides still existed ❤
I would’ve love to see it had Franz Hasel and Desmond Doss gotten to meet, both men had fought in some of the most brutal battles of the war, and yet refused to carry a weapon, never took a life, and both survived the war. Although they fought in different theaters of the war, Desmond Doss fought in the U.S. Army Pacific Theater
100% agreed. When they get to Heaven they will have a lot to share.
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That is a incredible storie, sad it is almost forgotten.
In a small way, we are doing our part so that it is not forgotten. We are delighted you enjoyed it.
By the way, there is a similar war time hero who was also faithful and that was Desmond Doss.
You can see his story here. We think you will love it :)
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Great story and thanks for the info 😄💯👍😄😄👍😄👍👍👍
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Thank you and God Bless all involved here! 🙏💕🇺🇸🇮🇱💕🙏
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Awe-inspiring story. Indeed, only by the power of God and His influence in our lives, that we can do the unthinkable, and choose to be good, regardless of the situation we are in.
We cannod be that good nor remain safe on our own.
Self-preservation is the natural instinct for most people. It is only by being filled with the Holy Spirit and having love for strangers whom Jesus also died for that one can even contemplate the acts that Franz Hasel did.
This reminds me of the true story of an American soldier, which was filmed under the movie title “Hacksaw Bridge”. Very, very, inspiring.
Yes indeed! That was Desmond Doss. For anyone interested, we have a program on Desmond also
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Desmond Doss.
It's such a reminder that we are responsible for our own decisions. We can't blame horrible decisions on our boss, our commander, or anyone; only ourselves. Imagine if people refused to follow evil instructions.
Thank you for your feedback. You are absolutely correct, at the end of the day, we are the ones who are responsible for our actions, whether it be in war or in day to day life.
He was a critical thinker.He saw through the propaganda
If only people were as perceptive today~
A wonderful true witness of God's love. thank you for such a fantastic presentation
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What an amazing story of an amazing man of God! He is one of the righteous among the nations and I am sure the Lord will bless him richly!
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My father was a salesman and drawn to the Wehrmacht in 1940. He was first in France, then in Russia and 1944 to 45 in Yugoslawia . He said, that in 1943 Germany started to lose the war.
There were a lot of German soldiers, who supported people of the attacked countries. ❤❤❤
Thank you for your report!
Thank you for your feedback and additional commentary. We have also been told of others from our viewers who also had a pacifist view in the army. Franz Hasel is one person who has been well documented and a book published on his life but we salute all who stand for life.
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What a profile in courage to help me in my own walk with Christ. ✝️🙏🕊️
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What a great story! I just finished Amir Tsarfati's book on Daniel! Good job people!
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What a man respect
11:08 Вторжение в СССР началось 22 июня 1941 года, в день летнего солнцестояния с самой короткой ночью в году.
11:08 The invasion of the USSR began on June 22, 1941, on the summer solstice, the day with the shortest night of the year."
Why is Hasel's "Sargeant" at 19:48 wearing the insignia of a General in the SS?
Just like the SS general's insignia worn by Hasel's unit commander the "Lieutenant".
Not only that but Hasel woudn't have warned folks to look out for BLACK UNIFORMED SS as the black coats were ditched in 1937 and replaced with grey, Wehrmacht uniforms was more a brownish green. Other than those inaccuracies this was a great story.
Wow what an amazing story..it put me to a bit of shame..
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Oh I so love this amazing war story a d its message. Thankyou
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"Because he believed in a higher law" is the essence of his life.
The Video is well done.
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Everyone wants to jump on band wagon or follow who is most powerful. It takes real conviction and courage to go against a whole country.
Pure conviction and there are a few examples such as Franz Hassel and Desmond Doss is another.
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This pioneer company was Wehrmacht right? So at 7:50 when he visits his commanding officer we see an SS Obergruppenfuhrer behind the desk. That seems a bit odd. Edit: but his shoulder straps are that of a major.
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You show your love for God by loving those around you
Is there a film about this story?
Not aware of a movie, but there is a book called, "A Thousand Shall Fall"
A kind soul....God bless him.
indeed....amen
Remarkable man.
He knew Daniel's Prophecy and that alone can explain his certitude that Nazism couldn't prevail. He was a Seventh-day Adventist as were many in Germany whose stories I learned also about.
Many of us have knowledge, but we do not share it. At the risk of losing his life, Franz shared his knowledge with the result being many lives were saved.
Incredible story
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It's funny how they'll just give any old German soldier the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in movies as if it's nothing when it was almost as rarely given out as the Medal of Honor.
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Regarding the Maltese Cross, we have checked the book on Franz Hasel called, ‘A Thousand Shall Fall’.
This is a quote from the book page 23,
A few days later, Franz was promoted to Private FirstCclass. To his surprise, he also received a medal, the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse Mit Schwertern, the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords. Curiously he stared at the satin-lined box. In it gleamed the Maltese Cross with the Swastika in the center and the two swords crossed diagonally, all hanging from the ribbon bar with its red, white, and black stripes and another pair of crossed swords.
@@TheIncredibleJourney Oh I didn't mean to pick on you or disparage your efforts at all, and I apologize if I came off that way. I was just thinking of how Hollywood movies do this fairly frequently, especially with mid-level officers. I'm fairly sure I've seen them give the award even to junior and mid-level Gestapo officers, when IIRC only big shots like Heinrich Mueller were awarded the Ritterkreuz. Keep up the good work, and bravo on your efforts to be as historically accurate as possible!
Thank you so much for your response. God does work in mysterious ways and so anything is possible. At the end of the day, we wanted to celebrate an individual (and many like him, as we have had viewers recount their ancestor's accounts during the war) who stood for their morals.
We need more people in society to stand for what is right. God bless and thank you for your feedback.
I heard a story of Michał Rakoć, who was a Polish, Bible-believing soldier in WW2, from his own mouth. His artilery unit went under a heavy fire in 1939, during a retreat. Mr Rakoć prayed, and - according to his testimony - the unit was riding on horses, carry canons and equipment, and the explosions were before them, behind them, and on both sides, but they were harmless. After they surrendered and went to POW camp they realized, that in every unit fighting on this area there were many dead and wounded, but in the unit of Mr Rakoć there were no casualities at all.
Thank you for sharing. We are always looking for historical stories that have had a profound outcome with a blend of faith and courage. The story you speak of is very interesting. Do you have any further details? Is his adventure detailed in a book or archive somewhere? Anything further you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you again. God bless
@@TheIncredibleJourney I do have further details, which are also interesting. Mr Rakoć spent some time during the War as a compulsory laborer on a farm in Northern Germany, which is now a part of Poland. He said that the owners of the farm were trying to make him sleep with a woman who was also a slave laborer. But the woman saw a wedding ring on his finger, and exclaimed "Er is verheiratet", which meant "he is married". She didn't want to sleep with married man. Mr Rakoć wasn't married at that time, and there was no wedding ring on his finger.
After Russian takeover of this territory, Russian officers wanted him to drink alcohol with them. He gently refused, saying, that he promised to God not to drink. They were indignated, and the situation was dangerous, but he stood his ground, and finally they left him. Mr Rakoć saw that one of the officers took a woman to his room, with the intention of raping her. He prayed, and the woman was released without being raped.
After some time the Soviet commander called Mr Rakoć and assigned him as a supervisor over a magazine of supply. He said "our soldiers are thieves. I can't trust them. But I trust you".
These stories are known to many people, because Mr Rakoć was sharing them many times. He was a friend of young people, and one of the happiest persons I ever met. He passed in 2004 in Łódź, Poland. At his funeral the church was full of people he impacted with his faith.
Unfortunately, there's no written record of his testimony I know of.
What a incredible true story 😢❤ Thank you so much for sharing it it was a wonderful tierfull Blessing .. Thank You so Much! I am a German, English American the story truly touched My Heart ♥ I have Gotten Reed of all My working Fire arms , and now I to well follow My German Brothers lead in Jesus name Amen😢❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Jesus is Lord!
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Can we suggest our program on Desmond Doss, another truly courageous man of faith.
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I watched the video. That is good. Good Guy. Mary, Oregon.
Some people are never satisfied
Wasn't it Sven Hassel who wrote those great books from a German punishment battalion view point of WW2 ?
I love history ❤
It's always puzzled me, how do you get the name, nazis, from the NSDAP?
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The Nazi Party, officially the National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or NSDAP), was a far-right political party in Germany active between 1920 and 1945 that created and supported the ideology of Nazism.