Nazi Day of the Dead - Berlin 1943

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  • In March 1943, Hitler made one of his last public addresses during the annual Heroes Memorial Day ceremony in Berlin. Germany had just been defeated at Stalingrad and among the officers at the ceremony, one was planning to kill Hitler.
    Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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  • @aethority3870
    @aethority3870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3962

    This man single handedly cured everyone's quarantine boredome.

    • @QTownTruckspotting
      @QTownTruckspotting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Heck yes!

    • @Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu
      @Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      You still doing the quarentine thing? ...and here I still don't own a mask. 😉

    • @matthewronson5218
      @matthewronson5218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu Same here.

    • @aethority3870
      @aethority3870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu lucky

    • @whoami7721
      @whoami7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu unfortunately my workplace just got closed because someone tested positive. Looks like more time to watch Mark.

  • @NiceHaircut-c3v
    @NiceHaircut-c3v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3433

    Doesn’t matter how grainy the footage, you can always spot Goering

    • @jeffoverocker4867
      @jeffoverocker4867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

      look for the TANK with the baton

    • @Eastcyning
      @Eastcyning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

      The proudest blimp in the Luftwaffe

    • @bigmart932
      @bigmart932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

      can't believe the maginot line became head of the luftwaffe

    • @josephclark4999
      @josephclark4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@jeffoverocker4867 Yeah, but a panzer or a septic?

    • @benjaminc.m.9873
      @benjaminc.m.9873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      TeddyR R 😂😂😂

  • @fencius
    @fencius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    It must been so surreal to live in Germany in 1943 to 1944. The writing is on the wall, but still you have to continue living life as the walls close in.

    • @user-rx7po9hy3x
      @user-rx7po9hy3x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Imagine how ordinary Russians feeling right now...

    • @MarkHarrison733
      @MarkHarrison733 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-rx7po9hy3x Russia is winning.

    • @MarkHarrison733
      @MarkHarrison733 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Germany lost World War II on 24 March 1933.

    • @JmO-ee1bi
      @JmO-ee1bi หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MarkHarrison733 wow it only took FDR a day short of 3 weeks in office to beat the Nazis, wow… oh wait the week after that my grandpa and his parents showed up here in the US from Norway… oh no does this mean they were feeling Nazis (!)

    • @Shark-895
      @Shark-895 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      * Ordinary Ukrainians

  • @Donofaquarius
    @Donofaquarius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    Incredible how he can get this footage. What I love about this channel besides learning, is that there is a story or an explanation of what specifically is going on in the Nazi film and the circumstances around it or why it is significant. So many times when watching a documentary on WW2 there is so much "B role" that has nothing to do with the story being told. I appreciate how concise and informative Mark's channel is.

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The videos are online

    • @PaulvonOberstein
      @PaulvonOberstein 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Deutsche Wochenschau is easy to find on youtube

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hitler and his regime. Evil and horrid.

    • @erikhesjedal3569
      @erikhesjedal3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Free sources: Deutsche Wochenschau (no longer possible to watch on TH-cam because WOKE) and British Pathé.

    • @VendPrekmurec
      @VendPrekmurec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@erikhesjedal3569 TH-cam will soon ban even history of Europe

  • @Minboelf
    @Minboelf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2826

    When a Historian become well liked by the viewers in just 3 years compared to History channel's entire existence

    • @JGD185
      @JGD185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      History Channel used to do good stuff in the 90s

    • @scockery
      @scockery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Yeah, but Dr. Felton hasn't taught me how to hunt gators in the swamp or about ancient space vistors.

    • @daveduke5689
      @daveduke5689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      History channel was good when it came out, then it was dumbed down.

    • @540Baseball
      @540Baseball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I hope future Historians will truthfully explain early 21st century history. Do you hear me future Mark Felton?

    • @simonroyle2806
      @simonroyle2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Not to mention the BBC who after nearly 100 years have lost the plot.

  • @dongrant2051
    @dongrant2051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    As a WW2 buff, Mr. Felton's channel is like hitting the motherlode, especially the smaller stories of the war.

    • @trojanthedog
      @trojanthedog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agreed. I wish some of the boobs writing for Hollywood would get smart and script some of those inspirational tales up.

    • @alexandersantana24
      @alexandersantana24 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a BS JOo Propaganda channel. Dont be fool

    • @BrianHayter-zl2uc
      @BrianHayter-zl2uc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah great channel, be lost without it❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

    • @alexandersantana24
      @alexandersantana24 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrianHayter-zl2uc be lost without being brainwashed? LMAO

  • @kevinhealey6540
    @kevinhealey6540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Years ago back in the 90s a German woman who lived through it told me that in 1943 everyone in Germany knew the war was over.
    She said people would secretly listen to the BBC and get the real take on what was going on.
    Also severely wounded soldiers sent back from the Russian front were informing people that "it's only a matter of time."

    • @myhonorwasloyalty
      @myhonorwasloyalty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No the war wasent over in 1943

    • @SN-nh6pq
      @SN-nh6pq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Proud European Male
      No the war wasent over in 1943
      “Technically” it wasn’t over…..REALISTICALLY, IT WAS OVER & THE GERMAN ARMY KNEW IT

    • @SN-nh6pq
      @SN-nh6pq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      kleermaker1000
      Yes. Could be. I know one thing for a fact, Japan lost the war on Dec 7th when they bombed Pearl Harbor.

    • @viglionemaria4523
      @viglionemaria4523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I often wonder , what were the people thinking back then and were they all that evil.

    • @SN-nh6pq
      @SN-nh6pq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Viglione Maria
      We’ll go back to WW1, the Allies put massive sanctions on them, they felt that was evil in a way to their own beliefs of life. Taking away what was theirs etc etc etc…..they forced Germany to pay billions which would have taken them up to the 1980’s to pay off.

  • @paytonmelvin7636
    @paytonmelvin7636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I have been watching Mark’s videos for a few months now, and I can honestly say I have learned more than ever before. The quality and effort put into each and every video is nothing short of spectacular.
    Cheers, Mark

  • @helmetjt
    @helmetjt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    We must protect Dr. Felton at all cost. He is single-handedly helping many of us get through quarantine.

    • @dyveira
      @dyveira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was just joking that the picture of him is probably a fake identity, he knows too much about history. 🤣

    • @thewatcher5271
      @thewatcher5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is He Really A PhD? I'm Assuming In History. I Am A Subscriber & Find His Mini-Documentaries Unequalled In Fact & Presentation.

    • @Hilts931
      @Hilts931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dyveira it’s probably real and why he doesn’t smile

    • @damyr
      @damyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thewatcher5271 if you're into WW2, try watching TIK and his Battlestorm series. He elevates everything at some new levels. Quality of presentation and quantity of details are out of this dimension of existence. :)

    • @JM-yx1lm
      @JM-yx1lm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn, you must live in one of those communist states ! Geez, lockdown? Its been like more tha half a year since Texas finished our so called "lockdown" which was hardly noticeable.

  • @tinekustec483
    @tinekustec483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    Two Mark uploads in one day? I must be dreaming and let me tell its beautiful.

    • @janknoblich4129
      @janknoblich4129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh what? I completely missed the first

    • @tinekustec483
      @tinekustec483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@janknoblich4129 check it out, amazing as always, on his second channel, war stories with mark felton. Mark, better start paying me

  • @jasonfernee2401
    @jasonfernee2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Without a doubt Mr Felton's delivery and knowledge is a throwback to when historical moments were said as they were, rather than being airbrushed. Not to mention on the so called history channels which are just clickbait and take an hour to explain what Mark can shoehorn into 15 minutes. Keep up the good work Mark.

  • @roryc5089
    @roryc5089 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I can't believe I've only just discovered your channel - what a find! Fantastic work Dr F!!

  • @rheinfalke
    @rheinfalke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Still one of the best History- Channels here on YT.. Together with the Ace Destroyer.
    Always worth a Click! ❤ Greets from Cologne!

    • @MarkFeltonProductions
      @MarkFeltonProductions  3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I enjoyed my trip to Cologne several years ago - the old Gestapo HQ was fascinating.

    • @juki6377
      @juki6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      there are excellent french channels but on totally different themes and times in history, Dr.Felton's are probably my favourite, not only for the content but the narration is perfect

    • @gregvictoire1309
      @gregvictoire1309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juki6377
      Which ones would you recommend in French?
      Thanks! 😉

    • @juki6377
      @juki6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregvictoire1309 i cant think of any specifically on wwii, but questions d'histoire is not bada lot of it is xviii-xix history or subjects, la folle histoire has a person focus. notabene is well followed but not my favourite.

    • @juki6377
      @juki6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregvictoire1309 oh and alter his has a few good videos speculating on what if this or that hadnt happened but the channel seems to have taken a different turn

  • @jed-henrywitkowski6470
    @jed-henrywitkowski6470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    In my school years, I did quite well in history. Had I had immediate access to this channel then, I could have slept through class and aced it! Lol.

    • @jeffking291
      @jeffking291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      OR, you could have taught the TEACHER a thing or two.
      📻🤣

    • @xiaoka
      @xiaoka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@jeffking291 “excuse me teacher, but there were in fact 12 Sherman tanks used by the Germans in North Africa... and then destroyed in the Seelow Heights in late April 1945...”

    • @TezKingboom
      @TezKingboom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      School barely covers ww2. Its basically we fought and won and people died thats about it

    • @tontobb8956
      @tontobb8956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yr a lucky bugger. In the 80s. We had to read books. No internet and utube lol

    • @scottlewisparsons9551
      @scottlewisparsons9551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

  • @nosignal88
    @nosignal88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    As a student of history, thank you ever so much Dr Felton for all of your contributions to the field.

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Comment on the video, not just the uploader

    • @hubertkaiser8581
      @hubertkaiser8581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no signal, you are a History student? what kind of history, de los wikings and the romans in britain?

  • @alanwitton5980
    @alanwitton5980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent informative video as always! I enjoy them very much and thank you for uploading

  • @clairevero
    @clairevero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1341

    It's about time Dr Mark Felton was awarded a knighthood for services to history

    • @travelinben1966
      @travelinben1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hear,hear!👏👏👏👏

    • @papwithanhatchet902
      @papwithanhatchet902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@travelinben1966 You mean “hear hear”, so I suspect you’re not a Brit, given British Parliament is where that form of agreement originated. And if you’re not a Brit... well.

    • @travelinben1966
      @travelinben1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@papwithanhatchet902
      Quite correct. My mistake to correct.Thank you.

    • @papwithanhatchet902
      @papwithanhatchet902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@travelinben1966 👍

    • @wolfgang7850
      @wolfgang7850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @cj dub wait, what's wrong with Elton John?

  • @RoyRogerer
    @RoyRogerer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    Living merely 5-10 min by foot from the memorial, it is mind boggling to see these footage. It is almost surreal as to how calm it is nowadays, if not normally busy with tourists, it is almost difficult to believe that it's the same place.

    • @lucianomenichetti7812
      @lucianomenichetti7812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      O lo

    • @walterloehrmann5213
      @walterloehrmann5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I have the same thought every time I walk through the Brandenburger Tor and onwards down Unter den Linden toward Alexanderplatz. It's just a few hundred meters but the history concentrated on that relatively little area is quite astonishing.

    • @starcraftplayer7084
      @starcraftplayer7084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Roy remember that the victors depict history and Germany has nothing to be ashamed about. Honestly every single German I have met is a lefty "progressive" anti white social justice warrior. Is there just like non stop guilt propaganda from birth?

    • @alexspareone3872
      @alexspareone3872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My apartment gives a good view of Kurferstendamm, panning North accross the Siegessaulle to the Bundestag and looking at the constantly rotating illuminated NAZI era symbol on the roof of the Europa Centre its hard to believe anything has changed.

    • @alexspareone3872
      @alexspareone3872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@starcraftplayer7084 Not my experience. Very many Germans I know harbour sympathies and nostalgia for either the Third Reich or the DDR and whichever it is they are seethingly bitter about being defeated, especially by the British and French. They have zero knowledge or appreciation of how lucky they were to be spared systematic mass annhilation through starvation at the end of WW2, the Morgenthau plan, approved by FDR and rescinded by Truman.

  • @abhirupmandal995
    @abhirupmandal995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The amount of content that this guy provides is totally unmatched

  • @lonewulf44
    @lonewulf44 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    adding the music background with the video helps tremendously, thanks Mark. As usual your videos are absolute top stuff.

  • @Kyle-bg5vw
    @Kyle-bg5vw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1001

    The Germans had some absolute bangers when it came to marching music.

    • @kingcobra7183
      @kingcobra7183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      The Chad ERIKA vs The Virgin KATYUSHA

    • @thanos8948
      @thanos8948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      prussian glory was used mostly

    • @user-fx9rw7xc1e
      @user-fx9rw7xc1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@kingcobra7183 Loool, more like the chad Katyusha vs the virgin Erika

    • @lebest8415
      @lebest8415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@user-fx9rw7xc1e kalinka > erika

    • @user-fx9rw7xc1e
      @user-fx9rw7xc1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lebest8415 All the way!

  • @bobbytwoshoes8493
    @bobbytwoshoes8493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    You are truly one of the best youtuber content creators out there Mark

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Comment on the video, not just the uploader

  • @bobpendlebury3733
    @bobpendlebury3733 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hi Mark....loved this video as ever.
    Unrelated but relative to WW2 My father Fred and his two brothers Harry and Mike were among the first British troops to land on the Normandy beaches in 1944...Fred and Harry survived despite massive enemy machine gun fire, but sadly Mike was killed when he stepped on a live, exposed power cable which the Germans had laid out across the beach.
    Will never forget this...it haunts me till this day.
    Bob

  • @FG-pw6vj
    @FG-pw6vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the quarantine comment below. Not only does that apply to me , I have subscribed and am all in, Mr. Felton! Great work, and for a WW2 (Europe) amateur historian like me can’t get enough. Keep it up.

  • @loumencken9644
    @loumencken9644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    When it came to avoiding assassination attempts, Hitler had the devil's own luck, and I mean that literally.

    • @elissitdesign
      @elissitdesign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      But he couldn’t avoid himself...

    • @LTPottenger
      @LTPottenger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The germans after the wanted to avoid persecution and the allies had many people who wanted to be famous. I take all of these supposed plots with a grain of salt, only a couple of them before the war are really solid and proveable.

    • @winnifredforbes8712
      @winnifredforbes8712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The devil is no fool!

    • @Barabel22
      @Barabel22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I swear 25-30 assassination attempts throughout his reign...and every single one failed, sometimes makes you think someone was protecting the timeline...

    • @hermannthefisherman2960
      @hermannthefisherman2960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He was protected by plot armor

  • @Simon_Nonymous
    @Simon_Nonymous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What I really enjoyed about this one was the lack of clickbait title, just a very well researched and presented slice of lesser known history. Your content is always good by the way ! Thank you.

  • @edwardquin4464
    @edwardquin4464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an amazing contribution to history your work is. Thank you.

  • @joshuafarmer3467
    @joshuafarmer3467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr. Felton has amazing researching skills. I wonder where he finds all of these old videos and pops out another interesting, intriguing make almost daily. Kudos, Dr. Felton.

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are available online

  • @jimtalbott9535
    @jimtalbott9535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    The picture with the Hitler and the bomb-wielding Baron is the sort of event that history absolutely turns on.

    • @mikeflynn1629
      @mikeflynn1629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did not Annie Oakley shoot a cigarette out of the Kaiser's mouth or not?

    • @lookbovine
      @lookbovine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      5:20

    • @dlxmarks
      @dlxmarks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Although I don't understand why, if he was determined to sacrifice himself, von Gersdorff would use timed explosives and trail around after him for a nerve racking 10 minutes instead of stepping up to him and manually triggering a bomb.

    • @ransha23
      @ransha23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@dlxmarks The bombs had no manual trigger. That were confiscated British bombs meant for partisan attacks on infrastructure. Don’t know how many attempts failed due to that trigger. They were officers not engineers.

  • @andrewnimmo4232
    @andrewnimmo4232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    I thought I knew everything about WW2, then along came Mark Felton, great stuff.

    • @krishanuA
      @krishanuA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well, at least you have the gumption to confess that you still have a way to go! That is a great quality, and not everyone possesses it.
      Of course, a hat-tip to the Professor. As always.

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Comment on the video, not just the uploader

    • @steveonysid1521
      @steveonysid1521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark IS THE GREATEST TRULY OUTSTANDING

    • @rowdyyates4273
      @rowdyyates4273 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hitlers escape is still covered up over 200 witnesses statements were released inc The FBI j Edgar Hoover who was still looking for him in the 50s

  • @roniangel3
    @roniangel3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Fantastic footage and narration. Your videos are better than anything on TV.

  • @sanjaymisra815
    @sanjaymisra815 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative video. No melodramatic voice over, only historical facts in a deep n impactful voice.

    • @jimbo43ohara51
      @jimbo43ohara51 ปีที่แล้ว

      All this pomp and ceremony couldn't conceal the fact that the regime was already on its knees. There was no turning back after Stalingrad.

  • @JustDoinFlorida
    @JustDoinFlorida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    My schedule today: woke up at 7:30 for online class
    Went back to bed immediately after online class
    Woke up again
    Watch Mark Felton

    • @xijin_pooh5158
      @xijin_pooh5158 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s the best way to start my day

  • @mirola73
    @mirola73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Never knew this and am not the stupidest person when it comes to WW2.
    Felton never ceases to amaze me.

  • @canadajointops
    @canadajointops ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my favorite channel ever, I truly appreciate the work you do.

  • @adadses1979
    @adadses1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Mark. Always a great video, thanks always for your efforts. Very informative and always educational.

  • @hansihintersoos7581
    @hansihintersoos7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Fun Fact: the song played during the rememberance ceremony at 6:50 is called "Ich hatt nen Kameraden" or "I had a comrade". It's a traditional german army song, written before the third reich, and it's about the "best comrade I've ever had" and about how he gets shot by an enemy soldier. The song can be found on TH-cam if you want to hear it.

    • @PapaSchultz74
      @PapaSchultz74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes it's also adapted in French to remember the fallen after Algerian war.

    • @jslfcs6655
      @jslfcs6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@PapaSchultz74 After the WW2 many German soldiers joined the FFL and with them many of the songs.

    • @damyr
      @damyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Your words surprised me. I thought everyone know that. :)
      I would add it was a common song played during military funerals. And it's still used today, if I'm not mistaken.

    • @macekreislahomes1690
      @macekreislahomes1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@damyr Thanks.

    • @rawpotatofella9654
      @rawpotatofella9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you

  • @EdMcF1
    @EdMcF1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    The plots against Hitler are almost a ghastly pre-parody of Wile E. Coyote pursuing the Road Runner.

    • @Jay-O_Carlow
      @Jay-O_Carlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      NO MAN!! They were deadly serious men were going to die there family's kids wife etc and there self be caught alive by the SS OMFG that would be unreal they would keep you alive for days and days just to hurt you as much and as long as they could and they were very very good at it for back in the day
      but i do hear what you are saying...anything that could go wrong DID GO WRONG!! 🤦‍♂️...AND THAT WAS NOT WITH THIS ONE THERE WAS 3 BIG ONES WE KNOW OF AND PROB MANY MORE WE WILL NEVER KNOW OF, (sorry cap locks)
      but killing Hitler was no easy thing to do if you were not in his inner circle.. and once he knew of one failing and the war going bad very bad is was so fuckin hard to get close to him....if you have not seen Valkery its a very good movie and they get it almost 100% right and its Hollywood they did an amazing job if you have not seen it bro 👍

    • @Sturminfantrist
      @Sturminfantrist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This Su... had 9 lives and a special sense for danger like a Cat

    • @blindhog2756
      @blindhog2756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      There were many plots,but ,few actually were put to motion. Those that did , were subject to bad luck,or Hitler,always suspicious, especially after the attack on Heydrick,he would change his schedule often. He was truly,hard to kill.

    • @allthatjazz641
      @allthatjazz641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@jakeholmannf he wasn't lucky, he was demon possessed, probably the same ones in Washington District of China today

    • @RugPull
      @RugPull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Krupp was the forerunner to ACME supplies

  • @stevep4574
    @stevep4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos, love the music at the beginning. Keep up the good work!

  • @vladmateescu1234
    @vladmateescu1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this footage was amazing. This channel is amazing, your the only one creating this level of content, honestly, sir. Your in a different league

  • @sgt.tuborg6556
    @sgt.tuborg6556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    When Hitler talks to the wounded soldiers, you can clearly see someone holding a microphone.
    Are these recordings available somewhere?
    And thank you very much for this interesting contribution.

    • @markbenjamin1703
      @markbenjamin1703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Probably in some archives or a private collection

    • @tecnispeedfight
      @tecnispeedfight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dude I think these weren´t microphones but handling parts of their wheelchairs. Also the SS (surrounding/guarding hitler) never allowed civilians or anybody to record Hitler just like that.

    • @TheHoipoloi
      @TheHoipoloi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@tecnispeedfight 7:45 you can clearly see the geezer following Adolf with a large microphone.

    • @RandomButtonPusher
      @RandomButtonPusher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@TheHoipoloi Yup, and shortly after you can see him extending it toward the soldiers and Hitler with a cable running from it.

    • @Thomasuki267
      @Thomasuki267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TheHoipoloi I could be for a public address system. Perhaps Dr. Felton knows.

  • @Liesl_Cigarboxguitar
    @Liesl_Cigarboxguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Another quality production Mark.
    I love these documentarys. I'm a social historian and I find these films interesting as they show the social aspects of WW2 ,not simply battles and battle strategies

  • @davidhamilton6612
    @davidhamilton6612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these short historical pieces by Dr. Mark Felton.

  • @Zero_1_zero_
    @Zero_1_zero_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the only channels I like before I watch. Pure quality content!

  • @nonamesplease6288
    @nonamesplease6288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    This is interesting footage. There is a certain fatigue and war weariness to the participants and spectators. There is no swagger or bluster anymore. It seems like everybody knows they have lost the war.

    • @Primitarian
      @Primitarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      ​@Pantsmonster Everyone knew Stalingrad was a disaster, even the civilians, but Dr. Goebbels then held a rally in tihe Sportpalast urging the nation to total war. And it worked (well, it worked up to the point the war ended in total defeat).

    • @SrtKillz12345
      @SrtKillz12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      ​@@Primitarian its proven, more people died, surrendering than fighting, sadly.. all the women, children and men raped and killed..They had no reason, to give up as death would come. Look at "Dresden Bombing" out of 'many" and the brits, dropping incendiary bombs ( 10,000 degree fire bombs" on schools, hospitals and all civilian areas...the wind of the fire sucking the air, was so strong it pulled people in like a tornado..it was so hot, people sunk into the asphalt..that was hell..if the Germans, would have kept going after "Dunkirk" and not asked for peace, as a honorable opponent, this deluded world of drugs, culture degrade or (culture cancel) and corruption may have been different..but, who knows..

    • @xiaoka
      @xiaoka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@SrtKillz12345 oh look, another revisionist.
      The Germans had no amphibious capability to take Britain in 1940, especially with the Royal Navy and air forces still fighting... regardless of your fantasies.

    • @buttyboy100
      @buttyboy100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Pantsmonster By 1942 shortages were being felt and the huge loss of life on the Eastern Front was already beginning to register. Only the brainwashed believed in victory and those that didn't were too intent on their own survival to say anything. Defeatist talk could cost you your life.

    • @Primitarian
      @Primitarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@SrtKillz12345 I am not a fan of drugs, cancel culture and corruption; however, the last time I checked, Germany was still on the map, with a population of 80 million-plus . . . after they surrendered unconditionally.

  • @toddwebb7521
    @toddwebb7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +844

    Remember when History channel used to have war documentaries and not just pawn stars/ancient aliens?
    Pepperidge Farms remembers.

    • @jeffhallel8211
      @jeffhallel8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Bigfoot is a huge fan of pawn stars. He still hates the aliens because they enslaved his people years ago.

    • @TheTimeDetective42
      @TheTimeDetective42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Can we stop with this old joke already Todd, this is 20 years old.

    • @eriksixx1226
      @eriksixx1226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'm gonna call in a buddy of mine who knows everything about comments.

    • @johnbarnes5237
      @johnbarnes5237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think they got sensitive about being dubbed "the Nazi Network." Still, I think there was plenty more they could have shown.

    • @joycekoch5746
      @joycekoch5746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pepperidge Farms remembers but Jamal and Juan don't since they were born in 1989.

  • @davidholmgren659
    @davidholmgren659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible footage and information from a surrealistic time. Another fine video... Well done.

  • @finnickrinzler8907
    @finnickrinzler8907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all your content Mr. Felton. Cheers from Texas. 👍

  • @FAMUCHOLLY
    @FAMUCHOLLY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Dr. Felton, in the U.S. we have Memorial Day for Armed Services members who died in combat, and Veterans Day for all service members. Thank you sir for excellent work.

    • @GhostRanger5060
      @GhostRanger5060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      FYI, Veteran's Day was originally meant to commemorate the end of WWI. Thus it falls on November 11. So Dr. Felton is historically correct. You are correct that for today, Memorial Day is the holiday for American War Dead and Veterans Day is for all service members. But that wasn't how Veterans Day was originally conceived.

    • @theburningone354
      @theburningone354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He’s speaking from perspective at the time not of today

    • @Rusty_Gold85
      @Rusty_Gold85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WE have ANZAC day as a Holiday April 25th

    • @wuppas
      @wuppas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GhostRanger5060 I curse all the wars.

    • @theburningone354
      @theburningone354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rusty_Gold85 that’s for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers correct

  • @robertleigh559
    @robertleigh559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wonderful peeks behind the scenes that we would never know except fr Doc Felton. I lived in London all through the war as a teenager so it fascinates me. Well done and thank you.

  • @sammyhamzic2076
    @sammyhamzic2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always great documentary Mark.Thank you.

  • @michaelpisani5962
    @michaelpisani5962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, as are all Mr. Felton's documentaries.

  • @thedukeofbimbes
    @thedukeofbimbes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Mark, I would claim myself a non-professional history buff, but you keep on amazing me with your peculiar stories. Really fascinating any many thanks!

  • @mrhamburger6936
    @mrhamburger6936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is has to be a rare video what a treat excellent video well done

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's great material fo sho!

  • @MyelinProductions
    @MyelinProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another GREAT Video Mark, Thank You. Peace & Health

  • @newday2447
    @newday2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like everybody had a nice day at the ceremony.
    On a serious note the footage and content is excellent, I bet huge work and research goes into these videos.

  • @hmasdropbear1372
    @hmasdropbear1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I have never seen a WW1 and WW2 channel that is so interesting, full of facts and information, that is presented so well. Now when I see a new Mark Felton production video I just click on it instantly, hit like and then watch. i am never disappointed.

  • @johntowner1893
    @johntowner1893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent. Excellent content. Thank you for your investigative, writing, production, and editing work, Doctor Mark Felton.
    I had always liked your canter and tone, ever since hearing a few of the pre TH-cam History Channel-esque documentary productions, of which you had been engaged to narrate.

  • @operationskypebbles8583
    @operationskypebbles8583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have an amazing TH-cam Channel and content. I wish someone would commission you to do an updated version of the documentary series The World at War which as no doubt you know was narrated by Laurence Olivier, to include the declassified documents and footage from Russia which was classified at the time of the aforementioned series ( due to the Cold War), also putting proper context into the depth of involvement of Albert Speer in the Camps which wasn’t known at the time of original broadcast and only came to light posthumously in his death bed letter detailing the true scope of his involvement. Only someone with your oratorical flair and voice akin to Olivier can do the update any justice. It would be great to see the War from other nations perspective not covered in the series as well as a greater emphasis on the Russian theatre of the War. I wish that you could do the series aligning the chapters of the 26 episodes showing what the places look like now and how much has changed in our understanding of WWII, from an intelligence gathering, and declassification perspective. I think that would be fascinating. Please consider it if you have the means to do so now, or in the future. Thanks again for the amazing historical insight into one of the most darkest times in our history.👍👍👍.

  • @waynefoulkes2017
    @waynefoulkes2017 ปีที่แล้ว

    love youre videos honestly just excellent

  • @Keln02
    @Keln02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of my favorite channels :)
    Thank you for keeping it well fed!

  • @finnfyfe6082
    @finnfyfe6082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mark as ever excellent content. I've always had an interest in military history having served and having many family members having served through the wars . Your detail and delivery are excellent

  • @thelemmykilmistermuseum4265
    @thelemmykilmistermuseum4265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WORK !!! WE WOULD HAVE NEVER SEEN THESE HISTORIC FILMS & FACTS WITHOUT YOU.. MOST INFORMATIVE !!!

  • @owen7185
    @owen7185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent production as usual

  • @saitokurihara9748
    @saitokurihara9748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    If only my history teacher taught history lesson like Mike Felton did, I would have loved history class.

    • @signoguns8501
      @signoguns8501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dont blame your teachers. It's difficult to keep a large group of sulking teenagers focused on something they're not interested in for hours on end. In all likelihood, you were the problem lol.

  • @samneto9229
    @samneto9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was fascinating, thank you. Having read so much about this period, it's incredible seeing the footage like this as its so hard to come by. It's very important it should be available.

  • @sharonjohnson7292
    @sharonjohnson7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The very music that play's in the beginning scares the hell out of me. Its like one is there . Mark Felton is the best..Sharon ..South Africa

  • @GarHarman
    @GarHarman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing footage Mark! You are the hardest working historian I follow sir.

  • @SteJohnAllen
    @SteJohnAllen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Never even heard of this assassination attempt, crazy! Mr Felton providing us with golden nuggets of history once again!

    • @erniefrijole2618
      @erniefrijole2618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This should be in school textbooks and Gersdorffs birthday a holiday

    • @NuisanceMan
      @NuisanceMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@erniefrijole2618 Not really. He didn't get it done.

    • @benadam7753
      @benadam7753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have, A long time ago!

    • @krishanuA
      @krishanuA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@benadam7753 Indeed. It's mentioned, if only in passing, in almost all standard biographies of Hitler. Or in books about the war.
      From Shirer to Overy..

    • @benadam7753
      @benadam7753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NuisanceMan Gersdorff didn't succeed because Hitler deliberately cut the tour short! In November 1939 Hitler was giving a speech in Munich. Georg Elser planted a bomb under his podium. For some reason Hitler left early, minutes later the bomb went off killing 8 people and injuring 62 others! Hitler never followed a planned public routine after that!

  • @annwilliams6438
    @annwilliams6438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Glad you put your photo in the vids. We can now imagine you speaking. :) Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @josephpicogna6348
    @josephpicogna6348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video compilation.

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent presentation, so well researched and narrated. 👌👏👏👏👏

  • @jjm8224
    @jjm8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just discovered this channel today; so happy I have something to binge watch.

    • @5hiftyL1v3a
      @5hiftyL1v3a 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are in for a treat

    • @inthenameoflove2962
      @inthenameoflove2962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, I couldn’t stop watching , such an amazing chanel to binge

  • @alfredvonk7686
    @alfredvonk7686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Accurate, knowledgeable, objective and a great amount of unseen/unknown filmfootage. Well done (again) Mark, best regards from the Netherlands

  • @bobburnitt5389
    @bobburnitt5389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again, a GREAT Video, Thanks, BB

  • @rogerhawkins6433
    @rogerhawkins6433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Once again Mark Felton absolutely “nails it!”.
    Thank you Mark for such a fascinating channel.
    All respect and gratitude from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @oveazeus1
    @oveazeus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent presentation. It's great to see films that I haven't seen before. And your narration and story is spot on.

  • @msh6865
    @msh6865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Fascinating yet, disturbing. This is all footage I have not seen. Mark sets the stage with a concise background and narrates the subject matter with seldom matched accuity.
    This channel is an invaluable resource. Hat's off once again Mark!

  • @jerryswallow
    @jerryswallow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    JUST SUBED,,LOVE YOUR FILMS

  • @junpinedajr.8699
    @junpinedajr.8699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Electrical Engineering,Computer Science are my background,but also a history buff,given the chance to talk and discuss history with Mr Felton would be an honor for me.

  • @marin313
    @marin313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mark, you must be working flat out producing these videos. Thank you so much. I agree with previous comments about lightening up lockdown. You're doing a great job and I'm looking forward to the next one.

  • @-....--....
    @-....--.... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    No matter how you may look at it, young men dying in any war is such a sad thing.

    • @rightwingreactionary
      @rightwingreactionary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Women most affected.

    • @pjotrtje0NL
      @pjotrtje0NL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Why would we need a winner? If there is no winner, there’s no loser either...

    • @MrCG257
      @MrCG257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's heartbreaking 😔
      The truth is any war's 1st victim..

    • @JM-yx1lm
      @JM-yx1lm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well get used to it because biden is warmonging at this very moment.

    • @xanthos1123
      @xanthos1123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mike Piros Tell that to the dead, and their friends and families...

  • @JorraneRei
    @JorraneRei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came here for the fire drip in the thumbnail.
    Stayed to learn about these fascinating tidbits of WW2 history, many thanks to Dr Felton.

  • @actualmastermind
    @actualmastermind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great historical videos

  • @KubeOne1
    @KubeOne1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great way to start the day with this well made, entertaining video.

  • @user-gd7fx4jf5c
    @user-gd7fx4jf5c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You are a very good historian and I am always impressed with your knowledge on WW2.

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Dr.Felton, for your tireless work in bringing these little known stories to the world.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @geechisuede98
    @geechisuede98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome history. Thank you Mark Felton!!!!!

  • @katarinazelenova4748
    @katarinazelenova4748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    When you said Nazi Day of the Dead, I pictured candy skulls and sugar bread and rosary but with a ruthlessly efficient, humorless, high quality yet cold and impersonal Teutonic spin.

    • @damyr
      @damyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      On the other hand, I pictured Nazi scientists nervously experimenting, trying to rise an invincible army of (un)dead, so called Nazi zombies, in order to rule the world and convert it into hellish presentation of the book 1984 combined with scenes from Half-Life. :)

    • @LegoTux
      @LegoTux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In other words, the plot for Wolfestien.

    • @kirbyculp3449
      @kirbyculp3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brot der Toten?

    • @cgd285
      @cgd285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you're looking for some kind of satanic ritual, you can find it in hollywood.

    • @DPG214
      @DPG214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, the German is better translated as "Heroes' Commemoration Day" - but the popular interpretation does give it the slant you describe. "Nazi Day of the Dead" has a gothic, sacrificial and dark essence to it.

  • @michaelfisher7170
    @michaelfisher7170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've read so many books on world war two history, but can't recall ever reading or hearing about this particular assassination plot. Amazing! Keep the videos coming, Mark! Remarkable work!

  • @goodday8374
    @goodday8374 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guten Abend ! All your videos is gut. Vielen dank !

  • @westindiesgalfruits2335
    @westindiesgalfruits2335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love and appreciate your knowledge and your channel, keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼♥️..

  • @mtvrchannel3051
    @mtvrchannel3051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I discovered your channel a little over a year ago, and listened to video after video while at work just before corona rocked the world, and nearing the 1 year mark I’d watched every video you’ve produced up to that point; now, I anxiously await the notification to learn more!

  • @trevorryan1124
    @trevorryan1124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve learnt so much during lockdown & shared your videos . Thank you Mark for such informative & well constructed posts ... keep it up .

    • @DrJones20
      @DrJones20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Comment on the video, not just the uploader please

  • @johnthomas-we5tt
    @johnthomas-we5tt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the good quality

  • @pendleburyable
    @pendleburyable 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel Mark,also love the A .Bruckner.

  • @crispinjulius5032
    @crispinjulius5032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love seeing and hearing things I had no idea happened during the War. The best part? A week later, Mark will do it all again! Great stuff.

  • @liamlthomas
    @liamlthomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video as always Dr Felton! I'd be interested in learning more about the SA after the Night of the Long Knives as most history books tend to forget about them after this significant event

  • @markwoldin162
    @markwoldin162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work. Thank you.

  • @notaire2
    @notaire2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kompakte und verständliche Erklärung deutscher Geschichte vom März, 1943 zusammen mit verschiedenen Fotos und Filme. Ausgezeichnet!