0:50 - Error: Juan Vicente Gómez ruled till 1935, not 1945. South American countries during World War II [PLAYLIST]: th-cam.com/play/PL_bcNuRxKtpGQsW6XzmHRf1bpud88NcK2.html&si=znS5m2dNklYil3-z
My German grandfather was living in Venezuela since 1933, and he was put on the "Lista Negra", the black list. He lost his business, he couldn't find a job and he managed to get by only because he was married to a Venezuelan woman. My Mum was a child but used to tell me about this time as a difficult time. She remembered many sailors from the ship Sesostris (all my family has dived into this sunk ship) caught in Venezuela during the war, coming to visit my granfather. And yet, my Granfather was no nazi. The last time, before the war, he visited Germany, he came back sadly impressed by the Nazi goverment. He told my granmother that a crazy guy was ruling Germany now, and war was coming sooner or later. He was right!
Thanks for covering my country 😊 Btw, Colonia Tovar is one of my favorite places; I have very fond memories of this place . Edit: 5:00 President Maduró is not trying to seize the Esequibo region. The area was invaded by Great Britain in the early 19th Century, when Venezuela was fighting Spain for its independence (Search maps for the Capitanía General de Venezuela and you will see that land was NEVER part of the British Empire). Venezuela has been denouncing Britain, and later Guyana, for over two centuries; this has nothing to do with Maduró. In fact, both he and his Predecessor, Hugo Chavez, have been both negligent and complicit in allowing Guyana to exploit a disputed land, in direct contravention of the Geneva Accords
Another remark: Possibly it was simply the time and place, but the historic crowds look so well-dressed and happy. How is it today? Some people who I know who were born and lived in Venezuela after WWII talk as if it were some sort of paradise that eventually plunged into hell. I think that they referred to the 1980s as the beginning of the plunge. What do you think?
Christopher Columbus described is as the Land of Grace. You can’t find more beauty in such close proximity (geographically speaking) anywhere else. Too bad we have lost our way and allowed bandits to take over… this will end soon
Sorry, that's a profoundly stupid comment. Explain why the USA should be worried if Venezuela produces oil. Due to Socialism, they've destroyed much of their infrastructure. The USA would benefit from it kicking out the commies, then re-investing in oil production, and thereby have more income to by U.S. capital goods.
Although Venezuela was officially neutral for most of the war, it covertly supported the Allies, and eventually declared war on the Axis powers in February 1945, a few months before the end of the conflict
This is a very interesting video which highlights an unfamiliar or even forgotten part of WWII history. I am just reading about the Brazilian and Mexican actually military contribution to WWII. The Brazilian forces, who took the name the Smoking Snakes from a disparaging remark made by Hitler, fought in Northern Italy particularly in the Apennine Mountains. They enabled the Allies to break the deadlock and push through to Austria. They also lost a considerable number of ships to UBoat action. Although on paper the Mexicans appear to have recruited a very small number of airmen (the Screaming Aztecs) for the war - they fought mainly in the Pacific - it does not take into account the large numbers who were allowed to enlist in the US forces. One of the draw backs to reading more about these contributions to the war effort is almost all the written material is in Portuguese or Spanish. Very little appears to have been translated into English or other languages.
I lived and worked there in the early 90 , Chavez time. It was not safe but still have good memories, sabana grande colonia Tovar Merida to mention some
@@HistoryHustleVenezuelan here. It is “safe” if you restrict yourself to certain areas. I have lived here most of my life and there are areas I would not be caught in. That said, there has been a remission in certain crimes, such as armed robberies (which were VERY common until a couple of years ago). The reason for this has nothing to do with improved security or crackdown on petty crime. It is mostly due to the fact that there is less to steal from the regular Joe. By the way, it PAINS me to talk about my country like this; it’s a wonderful place, but, as you said, elections are tomorrow. We need change, we deserve better.
It is always interesting to hear about other countries during WW2. If you think about it, every country had to have a plan in place in case they got drawn into the war
Great video lecture of Venezuela during WWII. However let me share semi a forgotten historical tidbit. Venezuela was founded bye German Conquistadors. They name the country due to its many water ways and lagoon which reminded them of Venice.
I was a week early, i thought last week was Venezuela ( well the flags are similar,.... ) .. another great video about places far away that noone would think of in connection to ww2.
@@HistoryHustle I would think that alone in that town there was 4,000 Germans. Possibly there were 4,000 German citizens at the time as opposed to ethnic Germans without German citizenship. I was under the impression that there were hundreds of thousands, but I could be wrong.
@@HistoryHustle You might be right. I do remember friends from Venezuela saying that during the oil boom days there were thousands of Germans, Dutch and other immigrants working in various jobs. I would think that alone would be more than 4,000, but I have no way of checking it. Possibly some real Venezuelans (as opposed to me) will see this and comment.
0:50 - Error: Juan Vicente Gómez ruled till 1935, not 1945.
South American countries during World War II [PLAYLIST]:
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My German grandfather was living in Venezuela since 1933, and he was put on the "Lista Negra", the black list. He lost his business, he couldn't find a job and he managed to get by only because he was married to a Venezuelan woman. My Mum was a child but used to tell me about this time as a difficult time. She remembered many sailors from the ship Sesostris (all my family has dived into this sunk ship) caught in Venezuela during the war, coming to visit my granfather. And yet, my Granfather was no nazi. The last time, before the war, he visited Germany, he came back sadly impressed by the Nazi goverment. He told my granmother that a crazy guy was ruling Germany now, and war was coming sooner or later. He was right!
Refreshing, a view what other countries was doing during WWII.
Thanks for watching.
As a Venezuelan hats off to you hermano really good video hope to see more of these types of videos soon
Thanks for watching!
'Thanks "Instructor"for your "notable ability" to bring these past "World Affairs"to " life"!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Many thanks Michael!
Excellent research Stefan, thank you so much ❤ love your channel!!!
Many thanks Jesse!
Another interesting video - thank you.
Thank you Marc!
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An interesting if overlooked aspect of WWII. Thankyou
Thanks for watching.
Always interesting Stefan. Have enjoyed your South American videos immensely. Cheers from Tennessee
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for covering my country 😊
Btw, Colonia Tovar is one of my favorite places; I have very fond memories of this place .
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President Maduró is not trying to seize the Esequibo region. The area was invaded by Great Britain in the early 19th Century, when Venezuela was fighting Spain for its independence (Search maps for the Capitanía General de Venezuela and you will see that land was NEVER part of the British Empire). Venezuela has been denouncing Britain, and later Guyana, for over two centuries; this has nothing to do with Maduró. In fact, both he and his Predecessor, Hugo Chavez, have been both negligent and complicit in allowing Guyana to exploit a disputed land, in direct contravention of the Geneva Accords
I reject your claim about the Esequibo region. The Guyanese don't want to be under rule of a corrupt dictator.
Another very interesting video from yourself, brilliant, thank you for these 👍
You're welcome, thanks!
Another remark: Possibly it was simply the time and place, but the historic crowds look so well-dressed and happy. How is it today? Some people who I know who were born and lived in Venezuela after WWII talk as if it were some sort of paradise that eventually plunged into hell. I think that they referred to the 1980s as the beginning of the plunge. What do you think?
Christopher Columbus described is as the Land of Grace. You can’t find more beauty in such close proximity (geographically speaking) anywhere else.
Too bad we have lost our way and allowed bandits to take over… this will end soon
Another wonderful historical coverage episode was shared by an amazing ( history Hustle) and introduced by 🙏( Sir Stefan) thanks for sharing
Many thanks Mo! Hope you have a good weekend. Cheers from Bordeux 🇨🇵
Very good. Thank you. BZ.
The 28th will be interesting.
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Another excellent video Stef. Venezuela is a huge worry for the US as it is one of the greatest oil producers in the world
Sorry, that's a profoundly stupid comment.
Explain why the USA should be worried if Venezuela produces oil.
Due to Socialism, they've destroyed much of their infrastructure.
The USA would benefit from it kicking out the commies,
then re-investing in oil production, and thereby have more income to by U.S. capital goods.
Thanks for watching.
Although Venezuela was officially neutral for most of the war, it covertly supported the Allies, and eventually declared war on the Axis powers in February 1945, a few months before the end of the conflict
Many countries declared war on Germany in 1945, irregardless of their sympathies; it was a requirement for membership in the new United Nations.
This is a very interesting video which highlights an unfamiliar or even forgotten part of WWII history. I am just reading about the Brazilian and Mexican actually military contribution to WWII. The Brazilian forces, who took the name the Smoking Snakes from a disparaging remark made by Hitler, fought in Northern Italy particularly in the Apennine Mountains. They enabled the Allies to break the deadlock and push through to Austria. They also lost a considerable number of ships to UBoat action. Although on paper the Mexicans appear to have recruited a very small number of airmen (the Screaming Aztecs) for the war - they fought mainly in the Pacific - it does not take into account the large numbers who were allowed to enlist in the US forces. One of the draw backs to reading more about these contributions to the war effort is almost all the written material is in Portuguese or Spanish. Very little appears to have been translated into English or other languages.
Nice vid, are you still in South America Stefan?
Just arrived in Spain and will move on to France tomorrow. I am in the last week of my trip. Making my way home to the Netherlands after 11 months.
@@HistoryHustle nice!
I got a question can you do videos on El Salvador and Guatemala during WW2 Mr Hustle
When I travel there, yes. But not anytime soon.
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How was your experience visiting Venezuela? A close friend of mine is Venezuelan and reccomends strongly against going there
I lived and worked there in the early 90 , Chavez time. It was not safe but still have good memories, sabana grande colonia Tovar Merida to mention some
It may surprise you but now it is VERY SAFE. But all can change. Elections tomorrow.
@@paddy654ok, “Chavez time” began in 1999, so that’s the very end of the 90s
@@HistoryHustleVenezuelan here. It is “safe” if you restrict yourself to certain areas. I have lived here most of my life and there are areas I would not be caught in.
That said, there has been a remission in certain crimes, such as armed robberies (which were VERY common until a couple of years ago).
The reason for this has nothing to do with improved security or crackdown on petty crime. It is mostly due to the fact that there is less to steal from the regular Joe.
By the way, it PAINS me to talk about my country like this; it’s a wonderful place, but, as you said, elections are tomorrow. We need change, we deserve better.
Honestly, Bogotá and Lima felt much unsafer than Caracas. Things have changed, but as always: depends where you go.
Can you make video about hussite wars my lord
No sorry.
@@HistoryHustle why your ancestry came from Habsburg
Not my interest, nor that of most of the audience. Sorry.
@@HistoryHustle np man i like your video
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It is always interesting to hear about other countries during WW2. If you think about it, every country had to have a plan in place in case they got drawn into the war
Nice to read. Thanks as always!
Great video lecture of Venezuela during WWII. However let me share semi a forgotten historical tidbit. Venezuela was founded bye German Conquistadors. They name the country due to its many water ways and lagoon which reminded them of Venice.
Interesting to read. Thanks for sharing.
Even more interesting than watching the Olympics 😂❤
Thanks for watching.
I was a week early, i thought last week was Venezuela ( well the flags are similar,.... ) .. another great video about places far away that noone would think of in connection to ww2.
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Zero views in one minute... bro fell off.
Just kidding. Your videos are great. Looking forward to this one!
Thanks for watching.
Hey, anybody knows what Islands Venezuela got from Britain, like in the Caribbean, where there british people living? Sounds interesting!
I checked in my sources and I read it is about Patos Island and Soldiers Rock.
@@HistoryHustle thank you Stefan, I hope you had a great time in SOUTH América.
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Venezuela had a "St. Louis" -type event in 1939 (I think), only in the case of Venezuela the Jewish passengers were allowed to land and stay.
Thanks for your reply.
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Thanks for watching.
South American history doesn't get the coverage that it should.
@@catdude5567 agree. Thanks for watching.
3:49 - Stefan....It sounds like you are saying 4,000 ethnic Germans. That does not sound like a lot. Are you sure it was not more? Thanks.
4,000 is what I read. Couldnt find numbers of Italians and Japanese in the country.
@@HistoryHustle I would think that alone in that town there was 4,000 Germans. Possibly there were 4,000 German citizens at the time as opposed to ethnic Germans without German citizenship. I was under the impression that there were hundreds of thousands, but I could be wrong.
That seems a lot, but again I am not sure. Feel free to share any sources if you have.
@@HistoryHustle You might be right. I do remember friends from Venezuela saying that during the oil boom days there were thousands of Germans, Dutch and other immigrants working in various jobs. I would think that alone would be more than 4,000, but I have no way of checking it. Possibly some real Venezuelans (as opposed to me) will see this and comment.
No views in 50 seconds? History Hustle fell off...
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Dang, I like this channel. Hope it does better.