The Truth Behind Life As A Sniper In WWII | Black Watch Snipers | War Stories
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ธ.ค. 2021
- The Black Watch Snipers were some of the finest soldiers in WWII. From D-Day on into the heart of Northern France, Belgium and Germany they fought like no one else and putting themselves in unimaginable danger. In this exclusive episode we hear from the men of the Black Watch as they remember their lives during WWII, and meet up for one last time to see if they've still got what it takes to be a great shot.
War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can find more from us on:
/ warstoriesdocs
This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code WARSTORIES bit.ly/3rc7nqm
It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit the world's best history documentary service with code 'WARSTORIES' for a huge discount! bit.ly/3Aibq94
I LOVE TRUE WARS MOVIES GREAT GENTLEMAN I TIP MY HAT TO YOUR💕
0
Thanks for this wonderful journalism interview it is one of the best I have watched I really appreciate it!! here in these stories from these brave men inspired me thank you .for your service and may God continue blessing 🙏🙏you thank you for producing such a wonderful series and putting it out for the mass thank you.🇯🇲
And to think that playboy Trudeau is part of the Globalist agenda, a coward, and has no concerns for his own people! Us Brits, and Americans stand with these old timers and if by chance, I hope the dead call out to Trudeau. We love You and your families, and what an excellent 'movie' that's true......God Bless and lets worry now what our youth would do now to fight an enemy? SPC. AJAX Combat Medic and sniper, USARMY
+
A side note for these Heroes, specifically for men like Dale. The Dutch people have honored the memory of these soldiers in ways that I've never even seen their own people honor them. They have adopted a grave, many families adopt a deceased Soldier and caretake their graves. I have a friend in the Netherlands that showed me this. It was one of the few times I have been impressed to the point of tears with the way a people treated the dead of a country that was their allies. God bless the Dutch people.
Denmark still thanks the British for liberating them by lighting candles in their windows on the day they where liberated and the Norwegians thank the British for liberating them by giving them a Christmas tree every year which is displayed in London
the liberated honor the liberators 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
Lang leven Belgie
@@sebby324 Norway was liberated by the Soviet Union not the British. Lets not forget to honour their sacrifices as well.
@@tralfamadorian5270 Germans feared the Russians they didn’t play
As a WW2 history major,never ever has a documentary made me cry as this one did. Bravo and Salute!!
they had some lies and propaganda mixed up in their too... they got you good.
Man, it's so sad to see these guys passing on now. I'm so thankful that their experiences were recorded so people won't forget.
To see this woman after more than 70 years reciting a simple song she learned from soldiers, it truly touched my heart it brought tears to my eyes. That is what being a soldier is all about!
That got me as well, beautiful comment.
I also cried during that part…. And pretty much the whole thing.
Really beautiful. May we all find a way to be in peace one day
This is my favorite format, the actual people that went through everything, telling their stories. I will savor this show.
I love the first person story telling as well. But I also need some hype mixed in. Reenactments help describe the mission if they dont get carried away. Then add in Real raw footage of ww2. That's the best but only so much exists. Lastly put the deep voice of an awesome narrator on top & Wala... u got an epic double you double you two documentary to enjoy!
Enjoying or empathizing and respecting and thanking for there pain ?
@@liberalsaredegeneratebetasoyl isnt that part of enjoying a good story?
Yeah man, yeah!
Is there any more of these? I loved it!
In the UK, we thank the Canadians for everything they did for us during the two world wars. They sent their brave young men to fight and help protect the British Isles, they supplied the wheat and grain to feed us and made supplied the medicines we needed into the 1960s. God bless Canada and its people.
It wasn't always a "mutual" aid. The UK bled Canada dry for men and materials during WW1. I wont go so far as to say "raped" but it came close. Canada teetered on the brink of collapse by the time the war ended.
@@cs-rj8ru I think the video topic was Canadian inv olvement durind WW.2 and not WW.1...I cant re member any written re cord of Canadian role du ring WW.1...I stand to be corrected...from Phils...
@@cs-rj8ru 75% of the CEF in WW1 were either British born or had British parents. Apart from a very very small percentage of those with French heritage the other 25% had overwhelmingly British heritage.
@@cs-rj8ruBeing a true scotmans from Glasgow and a ex British army soldier and my forefathers Who joined the old remaining Scottish Highland regiments Nolonger now Before me I can't help but read between the lines Laddie but it seems you got a personal dislike against the English maybe you're watched Mel Gibson btaveheart too many times Laddie Aye and using this story to vent your sarcasm and resentment a little against the English Does this stem from you wee father telling you Stories of what the English did a century ago And before that and other members of your clan of the evil empire of the English listen I can't tell good stories of past history against the hands of the auld enemy If anybody has the claim of the hating the English it's us Scots we have being fighting the auld enemy for centuries The Sassenach a lot longer then you lot across the pond it's old hat now the record worn out just let you know move on stop being brainwashed anti English nonsense and according to the video it's about Canadian black watch soldiers from WW2 era not WW1
I concur with your sentiment. It's an absolute privilege for Britain to have such a superb ally as the Canadians. Their contribution during WW2 was absolutely pivotal to Britain being able to stay in the fight, without Canada, we would undoubtedly have been defeated by the U-boat menace. The RCN underwent a massive expansion, they were essential to the successful outcome of the Battle Of The Atlantic. Nothing but the greatest admiration and RESPECT for the Canadian's. Long my our close friendship persist, it's something to be immensely proud of. The German's wore a belt buckle with, 'Gott Mitt Uns,' stamped on it. The British never needed to worry if God was actually on our side, we had the Canadian's in our corner!
I am a retired veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. While we dealt with stuff, I have never felt that I can be equated to the vets of WWII. These soldiers... were soldiers. God speed brothers. Note to the creator of this doc, incredible work.
What lovely lovely words.
I felt the same about my father who served during WWII in the brutal CBI theatre...he was a true soldier's soldier.
I totally agree
Here here. I served in Iraq and Afghanistan as well. Your comment is spot on.
Home of the free because of the brave. Im grateful for All the generations of soldiers that have served our grate nation. Thank you Lucas for your service.
As a Dutch person, and more important free citizen, I'm forever grateful to these heroes and all others like them that helped to free my homeland. Its thanks to all of them that I'm free to make my own decisions in my life and life freely. I couldn't without them. And I cannot thank them enough. Those men are build out of something else indeed.
That’s so beautiful
@StijnTheKing100 - You’ve said it all!
@@voraciousreader3341 Perfectly said.
My granddad was in the Danish resistence during the war. after the war ended he sailed unto the sea and dropped his guns in the ocean because he didn't want it in the house where my dad and aunt was growing up. he never talked about what happend during the war or what he had to do. I later found out that the Danish resistence museum had a lot of information about him. and he is core part of the musuems exibition about the resistence. I am proud beyond words.
So many unheard stories... sorry for your loss, I’ve been studying the second world for almost a decade, would you care to share your grandfathers name? I understand if you don’t feel comfortable, but i feel the best way to pay respects is to learn their stories and truly appreciate the lengths those heroes went through.
I am an American, and I tell Grandchildren about experiences of the brave men and women who found their countries occupied by the Nazis. I keep guns , and I teach my kids the danger of guns and fire arms safety and their benefit in the right hands , like your dad who was willing to pick them up and use them against people like the Nazis . I wish there was someway to insure that people like the Nazis will not raise up to attack and endanger my country and family ; I HOPE THAT THERE ARE STILL ENOUGHT BRAVE MEN THAT HAVE NOT LAYED DOWN THERE GUNS WHEN THE NEXT GROUP RAISES UP with INTENT OF ENSLAVING A PEOPLE .
@@gus2600 his kids would have been better served if he kept the guns for them, they are quite essential in keeping your rulers at least half honest
Hvis jeg må spørge.. 'John' (dæknavn) Nielsen?
@@jamesabergas5320 I like turtles.
The end really teared me up.
As long as I can remember, every memorial day in my village in The Netherlands, we have had the veterans that helped put the evil away. I have thanked them every time. I will never stop doing that. Even after the last Veteran has crossed, I will honor them by laying down Dutch tulips at their monument.
Forever grateful!
And yet 1 month later, here we are dealing with Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. I thought these days were over.
I've watched almost 100 ww2 documentaries over the years and was the only one that about made me cry. Had to stop watching for a bit when Dale's son visit his grave for the first time.
would that be including the vets who served in Indonesia?
@@pactumexcello9308 That honestly is a good question and from what I have heard, the troops haven't been too nice, so to say, so I dont think I would thank them. With that said, I don't recall ever meeting one of them before and added to that, I know too little about what has happened there. When I was in school people didn't talk (much) about it.
With that I was talking about the veterans that helped driving the nazis away from The Netherlands.
😭 got me tearing up over here in the USA.
I had the honour of paying my respect yesterday to Dale at his graveside in Groesbeek. Spent some time there under the snow and it was a beautiful moment. Lest we forget.
That's so cool Jack I'm going to do the same in when I'm over there August!!! Wasn't that a fantastic documentary,brothers in arms! See it's so much better when people get along I see people being stupid in the comments, England Scotland Wales America Canada France Belgium Holland we fought and died together for each other, when we're united and I'm including (as I'm Irish Italian) Ireland Italy and Germany in this we are unbeatable,we should all team up now and wipe Putin off the map!!!!
The pain in these brave honorable men's eyes when they remember parts of the war is horribly heart breaking 💔
💔
I know! Right? The pain never goes away.
That's what happens
@@patrickshaw5257 you're right, but it does grt numb for the most part. I'm absolutely certain that the praise and gratitude of those free Dutch had to have balanced out the trauma he lived with.
God bless these men and their ilk. We need to snap out of it and stop playing whatever games the few with near absolute power make us play.
Almost no one would actually hate their enemies if they met outside war, but we allow a handful of bad people to rile us up and convince us that the next man wants us dead and our children dead. Meanwhile they're being told the same thing.
Above all else, like Jim did, we need to use their sacrifices as an example of what to avoid. God bless them.
From Texas, USA. With tearful eyes, Thank you for your service and your
sacrifice. GOD BLESS THE BLACK WATCH!
To see an old man cry, many, many years later about a lost friend, comrade, soldier; Its the ultimate reverence.
I used to think veterans didn't like to share their dark war stories because they wanted to spare civilians of the horrors of war. But after watching this I now believe that even for the toughest of men, these memories are too painful to recount. Seeing these warriors get emotional multiple times over taking enemy soldiers lives or seeing comrades fall, truly eye opening and we can not be grateful enough for their sacrifice.
It’s wild how humble they present in their interviews contrasted with the courage and tact they put forth during the war. These guys are awesome. International treasures.
They represent their brothers
damn i'm crying. these guys needs a movie they're heroes.
Sadly there are a lot of Commonwealth and Free Forces that need to be covered in maybe two to three films and you will need to put a few American A listers into a lead role for the film to do well. (Which was the earlier British Film Policy). The 1969 Battle of Britain film which was a technical accurate classic just about broke even. Why the film did not use American A listers to act as RCAF pilots I do not know, it was technically correct for them to do so as many Americans did volunteer for the RCAF. They could have shown the hazards the American volunteers endured to become members of the RCAF and the Eagle Squadrons in training, sadly they did not become operational till after the battle was over in September. Whether they were relying on Christopher Plummer to carry the day who knows but it got slated by American critics.
@@michelcivey4887 Right, and the Nazi's were all innocent choir boys who wished nothing but love, peace and harmony to all of the people in the countries they invaded. Get a life sparky and get your head out of your posterior.
Ain't that the truth. My grandfather was in the 51st Highland division Black Watch British Army. I am so proud of him and miss him immensely.
@@michelcivey4887 Defensi ve war was allowed by God,it was written in bo ok of Deutoronomy,also King Solomon remind Go d of such given right and priveledge - when the ne wly finished Temple was dedicated to the Abraha mic God...Do you want Isr ael(your nation also) just take a seat and welcome with smile your future co nqueror and murderer,lo oter,rapist,etc....Offensi ve war is a violation of "The 10 Commandments" No.10 - which was about sin of rabid,obssesed cov etousness,you want to po sses "by hook or by cro ok" those things owned by another....Thats the ki nd of war prohibited by God in general....
Thank you
I'm a WWII documentary junkie and this is one of the finest I've ever watched. i admire the WWII generation who are ordinary boys one day and national hero the next.
I watch a lot of documentaries like this, but their bond, the respect they had for their captain straight up made me cry. Such real heroes and genuine human beings.
This was beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. Let us never forget and never repeat history. Lots of love from Germany!
I'm a New Zealander. We didn't hear anything about the Canadians, as they were in different places from our servicemen and women during the war. This documentary brought home to me the horror of war. They were just kids, same as the Brits, Aussies and ours, and they did things and saw things that nobody should ever have to do and see. And it affected them their whole lives. Thank you all for the sacrifices you made.
@Gerry Beckinsale 'Lest We Forget'. Robert. RNZIR. (Veteran).
Pretty sure canadians and kiwis served in italy at and around monte casino.
They were saving the world from the Nazis while the Germans were saving the world from the Communist Bolsheviks. And they were fighting for Freedom, look around you now, do you seriously think we are free and you aint seen nothing yet..
A good bunch of allies the whole lot of em. I just pray the world doesn't forget how close and how many gave it everything to keep the world from the darkness .
The Black watch is a Scottish regiment, after the war half of my family went over to become Canadians, the other half left the UK to become Aussies, we've got to remember we're all in the same club!
This even brought tears to my eyes as a 29 year Australian who's never served. Im glad these fellas are still united in one way or another. RIP and God bless.
You do realize these are actors, right?
@@deand4782 🤣🤣
To day is your Anzac Day and as a British old gal who has had my late husband and family members serve in the British Military, I send you my thanks, my love and my peace. Bless all of your heroes.
@Jens Nobel Cringe 😂
@@OwenMc1992 deep down you're shallow.
Mad respect to the Canadian Black Watch from Portland, OR. Thanks for sharing this incredible story. We must never forget what these men sacrificed for our freedom! Glad they were on our side.
I sincerely hope a family member of a war veteran will read this. These legends liberated both my grandparents. Thanks to them, I have a life. My parents raised me to be grateful, and every single time I think about my grandparents, I will think of these legends. Thankyou doesn’t do justice. Im unreal grateful for your unimaginable bravery and balls to put your own life on the to save us Dutchies, and therefore my grandparents. God rest your soul, and god bless you❤️
Couldn't believe it when Sandy took on and captured half the German army single handed. What a cool guy.
This should be top comment!
We will NEVER be able to repay these heroes for their courage and their lives. I am 70 years old and have been in the military myself but there is something a bit special for the guys who fought in WW2. Alan, U.K.
The greatest human beings mankind has ever had to offer ❤️
What an amazing piece of storytelling. Was crying when Sharp's son got to visit his father's grave for the first time. These kinds of stories are so valuable in showing the power of camaraderie. You could tell these guys where absolutely closer than brothers, a bond forged in the crucible of combat that can never be broken.
This was harrowing but brilliant. I don’t think anyone will ever be able to honour any vet enough. Their sacrifices and endurance led to the world we know today. Truly amazing human beings
As an active duty Navy man about to retire from 20 years of honorable service, I salute all who came before me. This story is the best! No ego, just good people protecting their nation.
Why do you stress, that it was 20 years of "honorable" service? Is there other option how to serve 20 years? Is that what you suggest? Is your conscience not clean? Or are you looking for some admiration? Just wondering. No offense. Weird wording. Made me think. That's all. I am an incredible thinker. You see what I mean?!
@@StandasYT jealous much?
@@keystonerider1308 You are funny. 😁
@@StandasYT What do you do for a living?
@@cerdickjohn2385 Many things over the years. Military was one of them. Why?
What an amazing insight into the lives of these brave men and what they endured in the fight for freedom from the atrocities of the Nazis.
May we never forget them.
And what about Russian atrocities, American atrocities ?
@@allanknudsen2490 There were many on all sides. Germany and the USSR take the prize for excess.
@@cs-rj8ru ,,, Japan was right up there with the worst of them ... Even the "normal" soldier were like the N. Vietcong, when it came to atrocities...
@@allanknudsen2490 The Nazis are by far the worst. There is no comparison.
That's literally war, there are no "good guys".
32 year old man and I bawled my eyes out at the end….God damn Hero’s right here. Don’t have many left like these MEN.
I met a member of the Scottish Black Watch on the bus not all that long ago in Brighton uk, he was a really old geezer, i wish i had time to hear his story but i didn't, i thanked him for his service and fist bumped him. i wish i stayed to listen to him. listening to stories of war and what happened, what men did, the sacrifices they made makes me even more thankful for the freedom we have today. if it wasn't for them and their heroic efforts and sacrifices, to give up their own freedom we would not be here today. thank you all for your service, for past present and future.
The ending when they're talking about sharp is so beautiful. They really loved that man and were brothers at heart. Seeing them cry made me tear up cause those men sacrificed everything for us and to see them in pain hurts my heart. May Sharp Rest In Peace as well to all the other men and women whom didn't make it home. They're true heros.
Cried my eyes out. God bless these heroes for their immeasurable sacrifice 🇺🇸❤️
they aren't americans
me too
😑
@@mrobamateacup1938 does it matter?
@@Faded829 kinda does yes.
Thank you all for your service. The world owes a huge bow or respect to you all. Air force, 1971. ammo...
Absolute, total, utter men. In every sense of the word. It was both a joy and a tragedy just to LISTEN to what these guys lived through. I feel embarrassed by the trivial worries in my life.
I'm an American but from the bottom of my heart I want to thank the brave men of the Canadian Black watch. Thank you for your service thank you for your sacrifices. I hope you lived the rest of your lives in peace. 🕊️
I don’t know why stating you’re an American should mean anything at all really? How about as a Free human being I thank these courageous hero’s ✌️
@@addisonnicholson904 You are living proof that humans are idiots.
@@addisonnicholson904 I think because Americans tend to take center-stage often times (Thanks in large part to Hollywood). So him saying "I'm an American" is like saying "Hey, even though we Americans seem to get most of the credit/recogniction, I really want to give credit, from the bottom of my heart, to the brave men of the Canadian Black watch."
All-in-all a wholesome, nice, very appreciative comment.
Ironically, and I mean no disrespect by this, but out of the two comments (his and yours), I found yours to be incredibly unecessary/nitpicky/unhelpful.
@@SB-vk1my Great Comment!!💯
We will never forget those brave soldiers🙏... ❤From The Netherlands
I will always have the most respect for what they ALL did, not just because of what they did, for what they kept us from and bottled up for all those years. Most of them had PTSD that they just kept to themselves, and never talked about.
For all the liberators. Your sacrifice will always be remembered. We can't thank you enough. My parents survived the war in Holland thanks to you. God bless you. 🙏🏻
When Dale’s son visits his dads grave site and says I’m old enough to be your grandfather hit different bro. Thank you to a son for his fathers sacrifice. Your pop is a true hero.
I`m a 64 years old grumpy old git from England and this made me cry for the first time in a long time, these men were not soldiers they were warriors and warriors of the finest sort they were Canadians, kind regards from Yorkshire, England.
I must have played taps for a hundred men from ww1, ww2, Korea, and Vietnam, but this veterans day, I will play it for Dale. God bless each of you.
I'm a kid ,with no experience of war outside of news,stories and videos like these ,but these men are true heros and a true family, they all deserve to be remembered by us and there family alike ,good men and true heros
As a veteran myself, I’m not too proud to say that these men were just that….Men among men!! No disrespect to anyone that has served their country prior to or since but these men were truly part of what is definitely “The Greatest Generation” Sadly, I believe that there will never be another generation like them. They saved the world. May they all Rest In Peace. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 🇸🇪
Our genaration today are so much more greater then these men we deal with cyber bulling which affects you so much more
There is no such thing as "The Greatest Generation"? What makes you think they were better than those that came before, or after ? You say you mean "no disrespect", But you are being disrespectful. I suspect that you're part of this "Greatest Generation", and that is why you feel as you do.
@@douglasr.c.5622 They're the greatest generation unfortunately the generation they raised was the most entitled and selfish generation ever
@@michaelf.2449 I don't believe any of that, and I belong to a generation different from those.
@Tim O Exactly.... No generation is better or worse than the other.
As a Disabled Veteran this is actually very intriguing Salute to all Past and Future Veterans
You did this world a service we can never repay you for! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my grandfather served on a ship against Japan
Amazing to see this documentary, especially since the black watch liberated my hometown of Laren. I actually cycle past the place Dale Sharpe got hit very regularly, and the house I grew up in was used as a field hospital by the Canadians at the time.
That was one of the most sobering and sad things I've seen on here, as a British Veteran I salute you all.
That was one of the most moving documentaries I've ever seen. Those men truly were a treasure.
Thank you gentlemen. I can only ever hope to be worthy in your eyes of the freedom you helped to provide.
I don't cry a lot... but these gentlemen, they pierced my armor.
The best of the best
I echo a previous comment by saying that this must be one of the best WW2 documentaries ever made. Salute to those guys and the many others who served. Born in 1946 in UK, how lucky was I.
You MUST have seen ''The World at War'' in the 70's Howard. Episodes 17 & 18 look at the timeline depicted here, if you are particularly interested in the Canadian contribution in Europe.
Thank you gentlemen of the Black Watch, your brave sacrifice shall never be forgotten .You are heroes. Love from the UK.
This was beautifully told. The way those men loved each other through those dark days is moving. Those tears, even after all those years...
the first I heard of the Black Watch was during the battle of Fallujah, these guys took heavy casualties there as well making sure we weren't out-flanked by insurgents. Top Tier fighting force, real pros
I am from the US and am proud and thankful for the contribution these soldiers have made to win the war. Thank you all and thanks for sharing you story.
We will never see a generation like this again. Thank you gentlemen for what you've done for the world.
Words that are so true falling on deaf ears. The generation of ww1-2 did more than anyone could imagine
@@poky8390 for Europe not anyone else and if push comes to shove man will do the same thing
@@tobiasgriffin4263 I'd like to hope so but people (in the US anyway) will never have the pride and unity of the people of that generation. Churchill asked for 5,000 men and over 100,000 volunteered. Women in the US forced to leave factories after putting in so much overtime because they knew 1 more uniform stitched or weapon made would help the outcome of the war...my point is sadly, people today aren't the same caliber.
I appreciate these men, but I don't make such comments. 10-15 years from now we'll be in a major war with China. My sons will likely be called up and I'd hope they at least live up to this generation you revere.
Ain't got a need for them yet.
My grandpa was in the resistance in Eastern Europe, which was unfortunately taken over by another evil. Red devils.
Thank you to the Greatest Generation. We'll never forget you.
These men, these heroes from Canada 🇨🇦, are always in our hearts ♥️. Our liberators. Thank you Canada ! Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤️ Canada 🇨🇦
I’ve never heard of Black Watch Snipers before, but I have now. I’m from Mississippi, and I love and appreciate all of you. ❤️ BLESS YOU, CANADA! BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SOLDIERS, YOUR SNIPERS, AND YOUR SACRIFICE. ❤️. BEAUTIFUL CANADA. ❤️
I have never commented twice. But ii feel the need to now. I have read countless books, seen countless documentaries and videos and watched plenty of movies about the second world war, and I have never before been so moved as I have been with the story you've told here. If you don't feel emotional as you watch this, your not human. The Greatest Generation seems too little to describe the men who freed Europe and Asia from unimaginable tyranny, but perhaps it is the best way, less is more. May their souls rest in peace and may they know, that even 80 years on, we are still grateful.
This a brilliantly made documentary. Everyone should watch it. Thank you again.
I must of cried a 100 tears for these men I never met! Rip to all those who’ve fallen! May your names never be forgotten! Coming from a Mexican/American
These men are heros who's dedication and sacrifices have literally changed the world. I am grateful to learn about your contributions through this video even though I was born half a world away and 2 generations later. Thank you for your sacrifices. Blessings and gratitude to you and your families.
Wow, sandy taking those Germans alone... the best bluff in history... Well played indeed. My hat goes off to him with utmost respect.
This was a great documentary, so powerful, such brave men, wonderful watch. Thank-you for your service. 🙏
Took the words out of my mouth
Apart from some obvious historical mistakes it was pretty entertaining
These men are that of a special breed and sadly we may never see men of that caliber again the thaught of losing such great men brings tears to my eyes. Till Valhalla my Canadian brothers.
These Canadians set the example that I was taught to take to heart - I am thankful and proud when I see how they carried themselves
I’m at a loss for words after watching this. These men are incredible. Countless chills throughout this. I can’t give enough praises. They’re real life heroes in my eyes.
This is a great production. Better than many cheesey movies which are an insult to reality. Great respect to Canadian brother and sisters. 🇬🇧👍🇨🇦 Lest We Forget.
I am blessed more than I can ever express to have watched this re Black Watch WWII video.
i love hearing about stories like this, something you haven't heard before, other than the main battles of WW2. Will forever tell their story, will always remember them.
Thank you so much for liberating my country. We will never, ever forget you, our Canadian heroes! ❤ With love from The Netherlands.
Wow! What an incredible group of men. So grateful for their service.
What a great story. Congratulations to The Black Watch troops and thank you for your service and sacrifices.
My Father was a Veteran of WWII, born in Vienna, he was smuggled out by the underground and within a month of arriving in the United States, enlisted to go right back and fight the Nazis out of Austria. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant, and interrogated German officers until the end of the war. War was much more personal then, not like todays modern warfare where a button is pushed miles away from its target, in WWII, you often saw the faces of those you killed and those who were killed around you. WWII heroes were as genuine as war will ever see again. This program really brought the personal aspects of WWII to light.
When they got to the woman singing the Hooky Pocky, I was crying like a baby... We owe so much to that generation. How they did it is beyond what I think many today would put up with...
Plus I think my youth group was still doing that years after I was gone... A classic...
I never usually write comments on videos but this moved me to tears, what a life these men lived, thank you for your service.
What a great recollection of the heroic and dangerous times they all went through, these courageous men made the world what it is today........UNFORTUNATELY THE SNOWFLAKES OF THE NOW GENERATION ARE DESTROYING WHAT THESE HERO'S DIED FOR....
An extremely touching and beautiful story, may these heroes never be forgotten
As a dutchman I am forever gratefull for all the secrifices the Canadians made for our freedom. I will teach respect for our liberators to my children as my parents have done this to me. Remember every freedom we have has been fought for.
The greatest generation that ever lived together with the WW1 soldiers.
I salute you !
RIP
My great grandfather fought in world war 2. I'll never forget any of the incredible stories he told me as a small child before he passed. These Blackwatch men are absolutely incredible. Thank you for your service and your bravery, your sacrifice to protect the innocent and the needy. May you live on forever in these stories
Strange thing is, as an Englishmen, i always thought the Black Watch was a Scottish Regiment. Thanks to adult Asthma i never got to serve, but i will never forget what my Grandad told me. He was a Sergeant in the Green Howards during the second world war and was decorated in the Malayan crisis. He told me if he couldn't fight beside a Yorkshireman he'd settle for a Canadian. Being as i was 7 when he died i always remembered that. That and after he'd smacked me around the head a bunch at the age of 5 why bullies were never to be tolerated. RIP Sgt Marley.
Man.. the “it was bad” at 3:00 brings a tear to your eye. Incredible men, all who fought in WW2. Just incredible people
So happy to have seen this, when I grew as a kid in the 90's and 00's we have told and taught a lot about WW2, we would always hear about the British and the Americans, for some reason the Canadians aren't mentioned that much, what a incredible story, what a heroes these men were, they deserve much more credit.
God bless you all ! I’m an American and I thank you Black Watch!
To think that these young men, kids really, had the willingness, empathy for the suffering of others (strangers) and compassion is a testament to their upbringing and the reason they are called "The Greatest Generation". Thank God for them. We are forever grateful ❤.
I’m so very proud of you men I’m only 38 years old and this has brought tears to my eyes thank you for every thing that you have done you’re true heroes in my eyes
This was heart gripping you can feel the emotion in those hero’s wonderfully done with respect.
I cried when dale’s son visited his grave. I know what it’s like to lose a father to violence. This world really isn’t fair
Seeing men get choked up 70 years later... respect to these people ... Nice editing to whoever made this, at 4:15 through the tracks of the vehicle with the blended video of soldiers walking.
these guys are more than ww2 heroes. they are the very best men that god ever put on the earth. we owe them everything we have now. this is one of the very best videos of ww2 vets i have seen, and i have seen hundreds. god bless these guys.
God bless those Canadian guys. Best neighbors the U.S. could ever ask for. Thank them all for their contribution to saving the world.
what about the other neighboring countries that contributed
Which one's would that be???Just curious!
@@pe.bo.5038 Mexico had contributed a few Caribbean islands had
Puerto ricans had
Brazil. the Caribbean nations as well
My granduncle fought for the Irish brigade in the BEF. He was taken prisoner at Dunkirk, and lived in captivity until the end of the war. He came back broken, he never talked about the war. He was a postman in the town i still live in, but he kept his experiences to himself until his death. God bless his soul.
This is one of the best productions on the subject I have ever witnessed. As a third-generation vet, nothing but respect for all involved in this conflict. Not nearly enough of Western society are aware of the sacrifice.
I was blown away by the production value, story telling and characters. Very impressive. New fan of the channel.
What a war story, full of bravery, sadness, comradery, and the happiness of liberation. I have never fought in a war and never wish to, but when I traveled Europe on a bicycle in 1986, I met a Dutch family and their warmth was amazing, they invited me to come to Holland after meeting them on a French campsite. I spent 3 months with them in the end and met many Dutch people who were very kind and relayed war stories to me about many allies who fought to help them and we're incredibly grateful! Black Watch was full of very brave men and I personally felt sad for the losses of the greatest of men we could ever hope to know! My father often talked about his war experience as a medic and the stories of the wounded were horrific and sickened me to the core! We must remember such brave men, this was a great documentary and well worth the time to watch. I am from England
Incredible story, so humble, so brave, so genuine. Thank you Black Watch.