Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History 67 - Supernova in the East 6

[@davidcase1286]

I lived over 20 yrs in Japan (most of my adult life) and speak and read Japanese fluently. I worked at a high professional level as an attorney for 17 yrs in Tokyo and I understand JP culture instinctively having lived there for so long and speaking the language. Though Dan C is not a Japanophile, his innate modesty, self deprecation, ability to dive deep into topics, ability to understand both sides of an situation, his selection of good sources, and his human-level common sense, made this 6 series podcast phenomenal. I loved it. There was not one cringe moment where I thought, oh Dan, if you only knew about Japan. There are some additional backstories that westerners who have lived large parts of their lives in JP could give Dan for context, but they would only result in refinement of points that he mostly got right in the first place. When I first went to Japan in July 1990, I met two WWII vets (based on their age, old guys, likely in their 70s) on the train in a very rural area of Japan. I spoke zero Japanese and they zero English. They came to my seat, handed me a beer and some peanuts and offered a toast. We drank and smiled. I pulled out photos of the US and my family, we communicated without words in a common human experience and drank some more beers and a one cup Ozeki (sake). When they got off the train, they left me with the rest of their beers. That we went from what Dan relates in the podcasts, to my mini experience on the train, is incredible. There are so many other stories. In short, Dan did a great job, and there is a happy ending. Japan is America’s second greatest friend after the UK.

[@tear728]

Living in early 90s Japan must have been amazing

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment I am an RAF veteran of 28yrs, and as such I know many comrades who suffer from PTSD. Most of them were atheists in their fox holes. No god would allow war. Trustme. Stay Safe Stay Free

[@danmcdonald9117]

Now THAT is a compelling comment! Thank you

[@yomomma5865]

@@jestermoon "no god would allow for war" just screams ignorance of world religion. Atheist proving they are the most ignorant religion once again.

[@wingsofsteel3246]

@David Case - I've been fascinated by Japanese culture for years, not just because of WW2, but because of Samurai, kendo and other forms of Karate, the way they make swords , way too many things to make here, Divine Wind being but one. Dan is the first person who explained it in a way, I can finally understand, and when he described the U.S. Marine who claimed he would be more than "happy" to go give his life , if his country was in dire straights of being occupied by a conquering country. My uncle was one of the naval personnels on the island (the name escapes me now). that John Kennedys PT-109 boat was frequently stationed and ran missions from, and he did work on this very boat, and my uncle is mentioned (mainly just in "thanks to" columns at the end) in a couple books about the PT-109. Not sure why I brought this up, but this fact has always made me keen to learn and understand all I can about the war, Japan, and everything related - (Incidentally, my birthday is 12/7 , how ya like that?? ) Great post, thank you @David Case

[@tmaris]

Hope Dan reads the comments. All of us, I think, believe it's a special moment when a new episode gets out. Thank you!

[@tysondolan1533]

I hope you read this comment to know how true you are.

[@davidcarter108]

@@tysondolan1533 I hope you read this comment to know how right you are

[@jadunbar88]

He doesn't

[@a1b1c184]

@@jadunbar88 How do you know? I think you just want to be the fly in everybody's soup.

[@scipioafricanus2285]

Xmas

[@johnran6015]

I've changed jobs three times and have moved twice since this Supernova series started

[@stampede4107]

Five moves, three different states for me!

[@RedsKinDK23]

Oh damn, just realized, I’ve moved 4 times since then.

[@finished6267]

Wow. I'm just getting into it. Hope to stay here for a bit yet. But change is coming. And fast.

[@andoriannationalist3738]

Moved once, will be moving again in a couple months. Had will have third job in a year as a REgIsTeRED NuRsE HeRO. When the gov starts to call you a hero, look out.

[@andyreid7274]

​@@andoriannationalist3738good luck out there. From a fellow Healthcare worker

[@kauster]

I literally cried listening to that moms quote apologizing to the children she failed to save in order to save herself. The a solute lows of human existence are truly humbling. Thank you for bringing this into my life. Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@QsLegend24]

When was this?

[@scottdodge6979]

There is a few excerpts from this series that really tug at the heart strings. after listening to the whole thing I am of the opinion the Second World War was the absolute worst event in human history and we are still paying for our sins as a species during it

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@QsLegend24 05:45:50

[@christianriddler5063]

@@scottdodge6979 The fall of Rome, the black plague, the bronze age collapse.. These events were just as bad. It has become a norm in human history, it's a part of our humanity as much as love and all good things are part of us, all that evil is also within all of us. Never forget that.

[@jordishima]

@@scottdodge6979 oh sir, the two world wars WERE our penance as humans, and we still haven’t learned a damn thing.

[@furiousgeorge4114]

3 years research, 6 episodes, 27 hours Two words: Absolute Legend! Happy Hardcore History Day everyone!

[@dseb99]

Absolute masterpiece 👌 and he's got it right when my grandpa never talked about the Pacific. He only told my oldest uncle because he thought he could handle it

[@furiousgeorge4114]

@@dseb99 Dan is the history teacher I always wanted in high school, but never knew existed. MacArthur had the "Battling Bastards of Bataan" Carlin has the "Hard Corps"

[@bggraham83]

Can't wait for D Day or Bulge

[@bggraham83]

@@dseb99 uncle George told me all about Phillipines and guadal canal and pearl

[@andrewmaffie2899]

@@furiousgeorge4114 kijoiiiiiiii

[@majorleagueminuteman1344]

One of my grandfathers was wounded by a Kamikaze at the battle of Leyte Gulf. My other grandfather was fighting as an infantryman in New Guinea soon to be landing in Mindanao, Philippines in January 1945. My grandfather who was wounded at Leyte never told anyone how he got hit until 2004. I was the one he told. I was visiting after returning from my first combat tour in Iraq. I too was awarded the Purple Heart from wounds received(nowhere near as badly wounded as my grandfather)…he woke me up early one morning and took me to breakfast. After our coffee was served he just started talking matter of factly about how his LST was hooked to a refueling ship with about 2-3 others. 2 planes came in using the treetops as cover and arced towards them after spotting all the docked ships near a beachhead. The first one slammed just short of one ship into the water, the second one hit the bridge of the refueling ship and blew parts of the plane and ship into the LST my grandpa was on. He saw what was happening and was trying to get through a doorway on his ship to get away from the blast. He didn’t make it and a softball sized hole was blown into his lower back. He spent 18 months in hospitals recovering after that. My other grandpa died when I was only three. However, my aunt gave me what was left of his war memorabilia a few years ago. He had captured Japanese singing books, rice paper battle maps (which I later determined were from Manchuria so whoever he “took” them from had served in Manchuria between 1937-1939 and had fought the Kim Il Sung division (as annotated on the maps). Those maps were clearly kept for sentimental value since my grandpa came about them in New Guinea or Mindanao/Luzon in 1944-1945. When my grandpa was on occupation duty after the war near Manila, a Japanese POW drew a portrait of my grandpa as well. Fascinating stuff. I wish I could have asked them more about their time in the war. Their insights. Their stories. I was either too young or too “busy” to make it a priority. Now they’re both gone and their stories gone with them. Anyone reading this with family members who are starting to age…take the time to ask your loved ones about their lives. I promise you’ll learn something and the preserving of their story will be cherished by so many in the future. Lest we forget…

[@jharris0341]

Respect to your grandfathers.

[@willdenham]

Mine was on the 'Wasp'. I didn't know it sank until last episode.

[@finished6267]

Never got to meet either of mine. Black American and British. I have my British grandfather's naval diary, and my American grandfather's equator crossing record. He was a scallywag or some such thing, apparently.

[@iansclone]

​@@finished6267a sailor is a pollywog until duty requires crossing the equator. There's a "crossing the line" ceremony and, upon participation in the ceremony, a pollywog becomes a scalliwag. Hold on to that certification, it's a big deal!

[@JesterPickering]

My farther only told me this once. 'Don't join the the military '. 28 yrs in the RAF living with PTSD 24/7. No god seen in my foxhole. Now an atheist living in a Calgary care home 🏘️❤ Thank you again. Take Care. C/T Pickering A

[@edb6848]

Oh God yes, 6 hours of Dan talking about world war 2 is exactly what I needed today.

[@darthtony7639]

V c

[@kirkkatana]

Some people say they could "talk all day" about a subject... Carlin actually does it.........This series in its entirety is now over 24hrs long. Love it!

[@nzd5]

Based

[@thegreatunknowns4280]

I need it every day

[@cosmicmuffet1053]

"When do spirit, tenacity, resilience and bravery cross into madness?" - Dan Carlin discussing the length, breadth, and girth of his hardcore history podcast episodes.

[@Whatisright]

Finished this. When the personal stories get read it gets tough. One of the harder podcast to listen to sometimes.

[@mb102]

Yes pulled some tears out as I could not help but think of my kids......

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

"now, I won't go too far into this..." Proceeds to present a highly detailed and informative picture for the next 50 minutes.

[@samg5463]

I literally just finished up part 5 again last night. The gods have blessed me.

[@jimcameron9848]

Oh my goodness! Lightning struck the same spot twice! I had similar experiences and resigned to look back in the fall!

[@masonlusk3566]

Dude same, made my day

[@IamCaptainMan]

Same here

[@rickconnolly5006]

The gods are indeed pleased with you. You are favoured

[@benklem7957]

Same. No joke haha

[@kevinmichaelkelly1993]

This one was hardcore as hardcore gets. Carlin is a treasure. Love it.

[@michaeldolan6781]

I got turned onto Hardcore History by a friend of mine who passed away last year. Each episode is some kind of reminder of him, and I really appreciate that, above and beyond the quality of your work already! (As though it needs a justification to exist). Thanks for the great content, Dan and company!

[@finished6267]

Such a sweet story. Cheers.

[@Mr.WarwickBot]

Thank you for this series, part of the benefit of arriving late to the party, is that you can catch up quickly without having to slog through time. By the time I started watching ep1 it had been uploaded 6-7 years ago. So I’m able to experience this back to back. This has been honestly eye opening. Thank you again.

[@amishshark3549]

I think the blitz edition “Destroyer of Worlds” by Dan the man himself is a great follow up to this for those interested

[@amishshark3549]

Never mind he mentions it at the end lmao

[@leidersammlung6955]

Excellent name!

[@ryanellis02]

Oh yeah, this one kinda ends abruptly but he already covered the post bomb period there, Destroyer of Worlds is must listen after this one

[@connorandersen8687]

Umm how do you have an internet connection? No disrespect just asking.

[@magisterrleth3129]

Gentlemen, this is the one we've been waiting for. I've been listening to Supernova in the East since before I graduated high-school! Thanks Dan, your dedication to research and your masterful oratory skills are well worth the wait!

[@BrandonTabin]

Holy fuck yes. Never thought I'd be excited for a nearly 6 hour podcast. Hell, I wish it was 12.

[@CrazyPlushies-nl7gb]

I am a veteran from the gulf war and a writer. Now that I am living in japan I have in mind to write my memoirs about my war experience. It's only been 2 months since I started to listen to Dan and he has become an inspiration. What a story teller! Thank you sir. Also, this Is such incredible history that I cant put it down. I always wanted to be in a position of enjoying an amazing piece of art work that some how I had missed. Imagine you have never seen Terminator 1 or Star Wars - 1, or back to the Future and someone tells you, check this out, and you do. I already know what I felt the first time I saw it, thats the same feeling im getting right now from this podcast. And I cant believe im the only one listening right now. The last comment I can see was written 1 year ago. Anyway, im having a last.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

This is my first time listening to this last episode. Yeah the whole thing is a masterpiece.

[@lildebbie997]

The old “where did you find this??”, by my husband when I turn this on our tv at bedtime to settle down. He doesn’t even care for history, he’s an art teacher for Christ’s sake! But he listens and he likes to hear you explain the extensive stories you tell. God bless!

[@WeebDweebTCG]

My grandfather fought in Okinawa. He went back years later just to visit because it left such an impact on him. He went up and down Sugar Loaf Hill like five times, using a BAR. He was about 5'9 and 125 pounds, the BAR pushed him back in the mud. He was a Marine Raider. When he landed on Okinawa on April 1st he was in the 6th Marine Division, A Company.

[@JJ_5289]

Can't imagine what he went through. I'm sure it stuck with him for the rest of his life. After hearing the story of desmond doss I've been fascinated with that battle

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Never clicked on a video so fast. Waiting weeks for this one to drop soon, and here it is sooner than expected! Thank you Dan & crew!

[@Chevelle602]

Yeah when I see new Dan Carlin content that equals instant click

[@tomwyper4944]

First time I have commented on youtube. I grew up hearing stories about the war in the pacific from my father (he flew Mustangs with the 348th fighter group, 5th Air Force, passed away last year at 95). But my fathers stories were nothing like terror and suffering presented in the The Supernova in the East series. Death to my fathers squadron mates was sudden, swift and alone. The only injury he came back with was malaria (also survived a midair collision in P-40s in Texas in advanced fighter training). He saw the second bomb go off while flying patrol off Japan - hard for a 21 year old high school grad to understand. To his dying day, he believed that the bombs saved millions of lives by ending the war and saving everyone from the invasion of Japan. I cannot say how much I enjoyed listening to this series.

[@jharris0341]

Respect to your father.

[@motionlessevent2528]

Was at the pub today and mentioned to a mate that supernova in the east part 6 came out... two grown men just sat there, shrieking like little girls in excitement, over the release of the podcast. Cheers, Dan!

[@Rayza82]

Around the 2:45 mark at the part after Peleliu where Dan talked about the movie newsreels and how 16-17 year old boys must have felt thinking about the war going into 1946. I called my grandpa who is turning 95 on Wednesday right after I listened to that asking him about what it was like. Like Dan said, it was hard for him to open up about it and he didn't even seen any action. He had just signed up for the war to be a pilot as a 19 year old, just a few months before the war ended in 1945. So in 1944 he was 17-18 hearing about everything that was happening. He said his "older brothers" were more involved in that but I obviously can't talk with them about it, they have passed on, and he wouldn't say anymore just saying "I was just a baby". Also he said he remembers the news reels but not anything specific until I brought up the famous MacArthur re-landing on the beach in Philippines images Dan described. He said "Oh yeah of course I remember that" with a laugh. But nothing more. I really really wish I could get his thoughts about the era, about him joining the services and what he thought about the upcoming 1946 invasion of mainland Japan would have been like for him. Or his thoughts after the bombs were dropped ending the war. In summer 1945 he got stationed in San Francisco ready to head out but the war ended before he was needed. I think even the memories of that era, even as a non-combat veteran, are still tough for him to talk about. It just pains me that soon there will be nobody else to talk to from that generation. Great finishing of the podcast so far by the way.

[@ericlagesse6132]

My grandfather is the same age as yours and was on roughly the same track. He was in flight training at the time and was soon to be sent to the Pacific when the war ended. He ended up being sent to Europe and spent some time ferrying troops and supplies throughout the continent before coming home for good.

[@christianriddler5063]

At 2:50:00 ..... May God have mercy on us all. Listen to those 6 minutes up until 2:56:00. This has got to be some of the most horrific things that I have ever heard about. I don't even know what to say. Thank you for showing us the side of humanity we so rarely see and for raising attention to the countless atrocities committed in world history. The heart of man is truly dark and only a candle within to keep the abyss at bay.

[@lessonstolivefor]

You should give a read about us Jim crow invasion of Haiti. We were worse for the Haitians than the Japanese were for the Chinese.

[@christianriddler5063]

@@lessonstolivefor Highly doubt that.

[@lessonstolivefor]

@@christianriddler5063 mass rapes mass murders and mass enslavement, decades long invasion, literally playing soccer with decapitated heads of locals in order to spread terror, establishment of classes by bringing Jim crow segregation to the nation that was previously the first nation to abolish slavery, destruction of democracy... We were worse to the Haitians and other people's we invaded than the Japanese were to the Chinese.

[@christianriddler5063]

@@lessonstolivefor No, that is fabricated and exaggerated to the clouds. I highly doubt anything in the modern age even comes close to what the Japanese did in ww2. Except for the eastern front in and the pacific war in general. Hell even the Taiping rebellion is beyond words in the utter barbarism that was on display for the whole world. Probably one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. And you are comparing the occupation of some back water colony to great wars where millions died? ..... I just read up on the "Haitian Jim Crow invasion" and barely any of the stuff that you mentioned happened. Less than 15000 people died. It sounds like you have read some very hyped up exaggerated version of real historical events.

[@lessonstolivefor]

@@christianriddler5063 "only" 15 thousand were killed by Americans. 15k of their people for the sake of our profit. And the invasion is still ongoing to this day, with 63 people killed in a single UN military operation just a few years ago in the 21st century. Yay western imperialism

[@tsoliot5913]

My great grandfather was at Iwo Jima. He was among the guys in the first raising of the flag at Mt. Suribachi. His commanding officer told him that they were going to do it again for a photo and that he should be in it. My great grandfather told me that he replied, "no sir, I did it for real." I interviewed him about the war for a elementary school class because, as my teacher said, "these men are going to be all gone soon. You should know about what they did during the war." I'll always be thankful that she gave me that assignment, because my great grandfather told me about the war in a way he never told his children or their children. He developed cancer and dementia the next year and died shortly thereafter at the age of 85. 5th Division, USMC.

[@tsoliot5913]

@@Reiman33 I wish I could. It was 1996 or '97. I ought to get all of the photographs he had from Iwo and scan them. I'll talk to my grandmother about it, actually. Thanks for the encouragement, man.

[@twt000]

They hated talking about it. They only cared about the friends they made.

That teacher sounds great to encourage a young kid to do that.

[@johnjobs3027]

The free world owes an eternal gratitude to your great grandfather and those who sacrificed their youth and lives. God bless their souls.🇺🇲🇨🇦🙏

[@johnjobs3027]

Sadly ,given the bizarre time we live in, the Biden's administration did not even commemorate D-day on June 6th this year. How shameful.

[@jayman7752]

Best thing to happen in 2021 so far!

[@rectormusic]

Definitely had to pause this one a few times. War is hell, thank you for reminding us all from time to time.

[@EurojuegosBsAs]

I just finished the Old Breed audiobook last week. This couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks Dan!!

[@newzealandhardcore]

Every world leader should listen to this before making any decisions around war.

[@rubenverbist3582]

Amazing work, as always. But I must say, that story about the man who survived decapitation destroyed me. Afterwards I paused the podcast and found myself just staring into nothingness for 10 minutes. Never have I heard such a horrorstory. I can not imagine worse experience. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@finished6267]

What's that you say now?

[@custom14]

Yup. I listen to these podcasts on my 1hr commute. Started driving home and queued Ep 6 back up and this story began. After hearing it I paused the podcast and sat in silence for the remainder of my 55min drive, thinking of my son. Quite possibly the heaviest account of anything I've ever heard.

[@twelvepercentitalian2511]

Absolutely horrible to watch your whole family being wiped out. I couldn’t imagine the pain that would cause the rest of your life.

[@Blake900]

I actually did a series of ten second skips at that story to miss it, but then went back and listened. Amazing how lucky most of our lives have been by comparison.

[@jonathansiegel6386]

It's a shame you can only give these videos one thumbs up. It honestly deserves at least 4-7 thumbs up. Well worth the wait.

[@aris_legacy5471]

Douglas "the situation" McArthur. That was great, loved this series. I was stationed in Okinawa for a bit and was able to step inside a WWII Pillbox. What a surreal feeling.

[@glennrinehart3336]

My grandmother grew up in japan during this time period. Hearing all this gives me a much greater sense of the hardships she, and her family must have seen. Thank you Dan

[@antonludwigaugustvonmacken8680]

I've been waiting for months! Can't wait to listen to this and your next series. I haven't been hooked to a podcast the way I have been to this series.

[@daltonking6956]

No other podcast gets made like this, the longer between episodes the more work Dan's putting in and he doesn't put anything out until he feels it's ready, that uncertainty of schedule and sheer length of time really build an anticipation and appreciation for each one

[@robbc3851]

I’m beyond blessed to have found this series. I cried three or four times throughout these 6 episodes and have been able to talk at length with my older (70-80’s) about the specific battles and hear their unique insights. Dan ‘The Man’ Carlin. I’m in for a pound- your hard work is appreciated, and timeless. Thank you.

[@Taeytay]

i recommend you to display a simple map of the world and zoom each time on the region your talking about , this is how i honestly do it ! and it makes it a nice collaboration between history and geography .

[@Fryed_Bryce]

If you wanna pay the salary of the employee that would execute that i'm sure Dan would be delighted

[@evanmcarthur478]

I’m an American Expat living in Japan for over 9 years. Your skill and tact about talking about this era of history is wonderful!

[@Carrera06GT]

The Filipino family and the nearly headless dad 😭😭. Had me crying at work.

[@michaelkoval8020]

Totally broke my heart!

[@thecivilwardude5852]

Same with me, my eyes got watery. I just got the book Rampage, definitely looking forward to reading it.

[@unsane604]

Just finished the series, absolutely phenomenal. Bridges the gap for quasi-history buffs who don't have the time or inclination to read book(s) on the subject, but who are more than willing to listen to a 22-hour(edit: 26hr+) summary!

[@Maxrodon]

This morning I woke up and felt a great disturbance in the force..........seeing this upload it all makes sense now! Dan I just wanted to say a massive thanks to you and your team for all your history Pods. Keep up the amazing work and keep em coming. Lots of love and respect from the UK!

[@reconstructionmanifest7349]

Fair to say Dan has become one of the best story tellers of our time

[@smashmagnum9312]

Truly the gold standard of history podcasts. If you can, donate to let him know we appreciate his work

[@tyj9175]

the herodotus of our age.

[@SubvertTheState]

"A buck a show; it's all we ask"

[@overlord165]

Man I wish he didn't come out with his political opinions, would have supported him even more because I love the content.

[@tyj9175]

@@overlord165 even herodotus was a turd sometimes.

[@overlord165]

@@tyj9175 yup, true

[@lazydog1484]

Episode 6 of Supernova in the East might be the single greatest and most important Hardcore History episode ever. I have never heard, watched or read a more comprehensive accounting of the events that led to the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The last line gave me chills: I don’t know what weapons they will fight with in World War Three but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones. Thank you Dan!!!

[@jasonnielsen5436]

Thank you soooooo much Dan Carlin!!!! My hero has graced me with his historical storytelling no one can match.

[@philczternastek8760]

There are some special things in this life that you always know are going to be better than just good. Whenever a new Hardcore History is released I feel a tension to listen to it immediately and also to save it to enjoy later. As a 41 year old male I don't have much (anything?) else that falls into that category. Dan, Ben and the entire HH team do an amazing job and Dan's voice is one we need more of in our cultural zeitgeist. Thanks for being you Dan Carlin. You're doing a great job.

[@philczternastek8760]

Side note - Send Dan/Ben a $1 for every show you enjoy and pickup old episodes (to support the HH sausage factory). My Opinion: If its a multi-part series or anything after the 20th episode its a home run and $1.99 is a bargain. Prophets of Doom remains my favorite.

[@pat.russStudios]

Wow. I can tell that the things Dan had to read to put this last one together really got to him. I feel really thankful we live in such a cushy future, hopefully it doesn't end anytime soon!

[@biondi1348]

I'm only into HH as of late, and I'm literally binging this series right now. I got hooked immediately by the way Dan's storytelling guides you through the events in such a humane (dare I say, humanitarian) way, with the perspective hindsight allows. I also bought the book, since clearly I'm interested in the way he presents history, and I would more than gladly buy prints of the artworks for the episodes. This one in particular moved me so much... Can't wait to hear this one!

[@Mr_Sarcasum]

If you liked this you should consider listening to "Ghosts of the Ostfront" next.

[@Legio__X]

I screamed “Lets fucking go!” At work when I saw the notification. I got looked at like I was crazy lol. My favorite series :)

[@itsSkippy641]

ok Hal, relax lol

[@reneromero8670]

Same lol

[@tortreform9478]

same!!

[@jamietimothy8537]

Hahah! Same here buddy

[@bennettspils5718]

same

[@michaelcannon4835]

I get almost as excited about the cover art as I do the podcast.

[@kurtb721]

Yesssss I just listened to the first 5 on a US coast to coast drive. Perfect timing you guys are always awesome

[@babychuma1]

Omg what an experience!

[@jasondebaugh]

Dan - I have a deep appreciation for the work you do. Listening I’m frequently amazed, find myself in awe, and even sometimes in tears. Love this show. Cannot find the words to express my connection with this show. Life changing in the same way as hard hitting literature. Love it. Don’t ever stop. And only pick up the pace if you don’t need to sacrifice quality. Your show should be history class.

[@chellybub]

Awwwwwwwww yessssss! Thank you Dan Carlin you've made my day (5:30am here) 💜

[@ADPax10]

I wish that I could be just a fraction as good of a storyteller as Dan some day. His cadence and command over the language (not to mention the hundreds of hours of research and memorization) is something truly to behold and deserves our thanks.

[@rileybozarth6591]

My eye brows perked up hearing about the sinking of the USS St. Lo. A neighbor of mine growing up was a sailor on it. He said all the sailors were scared and superstitious after the ship was re named to the St. Lo, they thought it was bad luck. Rest In Peace Mr. Stevens

[@rufusray]

Phenomenal work Carlin. I'm young ,44, but grew up doing outreach work with the boy scouts, going to nursing homes, spending time with the residents, listening to their stories. I got so much out of that interaction, as most where world War 2 vets. They'd talk very sparingly about the war, and as I had an insatiable hunger for our shared history,I always hated it when they go so far and then shut down, tell you no more. I never understood why they didn't want to talk about such a pivotal point in our countries, and their , history. But I was just a child, there's no way I could have been ready for those stories, and they new it. My great grandfather, having also served in the pacific theater, would NEVER allow discussion of the war in his presence, and I loved and respected him, so I would never push the issue. But there was a pain he held onto, it was infused into his very being. Right before he died he allowed my mother( a history major at university) to sit and give him a proper interview, I still have the transcripts. The pain and anguish infused into this man came to the fore, as I'm certain he new it would, and yet he died having gotten it out......having finally told someone of his experiences. He said his only regret in life was having helped guide those damn planes to their inevitable out come. When pressed what planes, what outcome, he said only 2 words......Enola gay.

[@starkparker16]

Here's the thing: I love this guy.

[@YoutubeHandleModerator]

Here's the thing: FACTS!

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

That is an undeniable fact.

[@rickconnolly5006]

Correct

[@jgo1681]

Listened to all 6 in a week, what a trip. Thank you DC this was awesome.

[@tyj9175]

my grandfather flew a helldiver in the battle of leyte gulf off the lexington, bomber squadron 19. in the second wave of the second day, in the morning of october 24 1944, he broke away from his formation after spotting two japanese ise-class sister battleships. one of the ships was following the other, the ship in front was a virgen (i guess navy speak for a ship that hasnt shot anything or been shot at) but the other was firing. he dove at the virgen and exceeded his lowest maximum altitude, something he was taught never to do, and dropped his payload. the g-forces were so extreme as he leveled his plane he blacked out. when he came to he was flying past the second ship close to the water. he said he could see the japanese faces as they scrambled for their AA. they flew so close the AA couldnt react in time and my grandfather laughed as he remembered seeing his tail gunner frantically shooting this little 30caliber pea shooter at this monster battleship. he managed to stay low enough to get out of range and then gained altitude to escape. when he returned to the lex, he told everyone he bombed a battleship and no one believed him but his gunner had taken a photograph, or the photograph was taken automatically im not sure, but they use those photos to see if they made a hit. turns out he scored a direct hit and dropped his payload right down the chimney which caused a massive explosion. he got the navy cross for that. he died in 2007. we still have that photo of the explosion.

[@tyj9175]

@@AllenCrawford3 got any war stories?

[@jharris0341]

Respect to your grandfather.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

If you get affected seriously at parts of this episode or others by the difficult and hellish things described. It's because you are human, real, decent. It's much of the reason that the soldiers that saw many of these types of things won't talk about it. Best wishes and love I wish for anyone that lived through these horrors. War is Hell.

[@blackjack2150]

I really have to start this series. I loved Blueprint for Armageddon so much that I can't seem to move past it and keep re-listening to it.

[@azukib2230]

Oh you should! Blueprint for Armageddon and Supernova in the East are my top two series from HH

[@benjueabba9480]

Wow, this was emmence. This whole series painted me a grueling reminder of what true suffering is. Also how different the ideology between soldiers and the nation's where at the time (something I wasn't that aware about prior to) . Thank you Dan. You're amazing.

[@curlyandfri3s]

Oh my god what a great day it's going to be

[@jakethibault2890]

What a great week it's going to be. Time to start the series over before diving into the new one!

[@curlyandfri3s]

@@jakethibault2890 I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Alexander the great series, but this will ride me over until then!

[@etemytradel4509]

Dan should do xenophons 10000

[@thomasmitchell4128]

Yes, exactly. This popped up in my feed first thing this morning and so far after 31 years of being on this earth it and other Dan Carlin productions are the only thing that make me jump out of bed going , " Oh shit oh shit oh shit OH SHIT OH SHIT oh shit oh shit oh shit wwwwwwwwwwwwhat oh shit oh shit oh shit ". Like a child waking up on Christmas morning, I imagine. Thank you Dan.

[@tyj9175]

@@etemytradel4509 he touches on it in king of kings but yeah, ive long fantasized about an hbo miniseries covering that. directed by tarantino. staring daniel day lewis.

[@Mattatamus]

Dan Carlin upload days are best days

[@PhoenixT70]

I'll be honest; the whole segment leading up to Leyte Gulf had chills running down my spine.

[@nomadtv6009]

Easily the most powerful heart wrenching history lesson I've ever encountered. A critical resource for any who wish, or need to understand the reality, the human cost on a mass scale as well as individual level. This entire series is so well presented, but this last episode is easily the most real... Most eye opening in the series. Fuck war. Seriously. And fuck the mentality that leads to it. May we as a species all some day find a perspective that raises us above, even if just a little. And let this be an introduction to why. Much respect, Sir Carlin. Don't stop.

[@tammijatti9164]

I just told my boyfriend, and he knows to leave me alone for tonight. My heart belongs to Dan for the next few hours.

[@DunceCapSyndrome]

Simpette

[@DrTheRich]

Wait, your boyfriend doesn't listen to Dan? how are you still with him?

[@faolanliath6687]

Wow, my kinda woman. Romantic dinners, drinks, fireplace, soft music, little whispers expressing feelings of the love of WW2 NAVAL WARFARE! Oh baby, That's so hot!!!!😍

[@darnelljackson930]

@@faolanliath6687 simp🤣

[@renovateddust3809]

Cucked by Dan Carlins Hardcore History

[@rzawistowski33]

We all love the work Dan and his team do. Let's donate even just a little each and we can keep this going for many years

[@gomes36988]

Just imagining that night before all those kamikaze pilots took their last dive. The spectrum of emotions and the moral struggle they were forced to face and level with that night, damn. Always good stuff, thank you!

[@iknown0thing]

I remember when the first one came out...something to the tune of "the Japanese are just like any other people, just more so"

[@danielobrien7602]

I was thinking about how much my life has changed since that first episode, kinda crazy.

[@lucianoluciano4632]

That feels like five years ago!

[@markdesmond3659]

He did such a good job setting the baseline with those stories about Japanese soldiers fighting into the 1960s and 70s

[@finished6267]

Yeah. That hit hard.

[@Legio__X]

I would pay for nice prints of the artwork for this series. It’s so amazing

[@uncleTedK]

No you wouldn’t.

[@deoglemnaco7025]

I agree with Aaron. What if somebody said “here is the artwork……but the price is when you pass away, you have to go to Hell (or your spirit does) forever and ever”. It’s good but not that good. I wouldn’t take that deal. Maybe if they told me the artwork if they could have my car or something. Let’s be reasonable.

[@NikoNoxious]

drugs are bad mkay

[@crazierthan-u7571]

I gazed upon the artwork on Part 6 for I don't know how long before I saw the little girl and teddy bear in the center of the shit storm. God! I have yet to discover the artist/s responsible for Hardcore History's chillingly beautiful illustrations.

[@markjohnson8963]

My father was a Marine in the Pacific. He never talked about it. He did mention being at Pelelui but nothing graphic, typical of him. He did talk of my uncle who was an Air Force captain and a B-24 pilot who somehow found out where he was and under the guise of a training flight flew his B-24 loaded with steaks and ice cream into I believe Pelelui (obviously after the bulk of the fighting) for the Marines. My father was sent to China after VJ day to fight the communists. He did tell me he never thought he'd be coming home. God Bless these men.

[@epyjacek]

This was amazing, heart-wrenching, and thought-provoking. Thank you for another incredible episode of HH, Dan Carlin!

[@christianriddler5063]

He is a true blessing.

[@kevina8858]

This will be my 4th time running through this entire series. Dan is a treasure.

[@robertmacdonald764]

Overwhelming. I had to spread this out over a few days to really absorb it, also parts of it are just horrifying. My reading list just got a bit longer as well. Dan and team, this is your best work yet. Bravo. Soooo, uhm, what’s next?

[@JEBrink]

Moments like this make the wait worth it. Making coffee and settling in for a hell of a ride!

[@joshh8395]

Got the notification for this and walked out of the door at my job to listen to it. Priorities

[@jamesporter5468]

This is unprecedented in podcasting we started this series over 2 years ago I'm not complaining I love it. best podcast ever

[@joemomma5814]

Idk what it is that made me pause this a few months ago, im back & listening to it a second time. Its my uncle dans bday & for some reason that reminded me of the best audiodoc there is

[@pikebasss]

I’m just waiting for all these to come out so I can listen to it all at once. I usually end up forgetting what was going on between episodes.

[@pikebasss]

@@michaelflowers6654 well looks like I’m going to have a busy weekend

[@WRKellogg]

Dan I've been an avid listener for five years now I wanted to thank you because you uploaded this right before a 16 hour drive from Indiana to New Mexico. What a great coincidence for me thanks again. this is one of my favorite series that you have done I've always wanted to know about what happened in the Pacific and the American education system provided only a scarce overview of it

[@mynameisntpatrick1476]

I was literally refreshing this channel on Saturday after some battle of Midway videos.

[@greglucas7735]

Not sure if you follow them but History Buffs just did an awesome two-part historical analysis of the recent Midway movie. Awesome channel for any history fan, highly recommend

[@mynameisntpatrick1476]

@@greglucas7735 I did. Plus the WW2 in real time guys

[@brendanmcg8566]

Man the last two episodes are so deeply deeply upsetting. Thank you Dan for keeping this important history alive, lest we forget.

[@dkooper98]

I’ve waited so long for father Carlin to bless my ears with more knowledge

[@lazydog5357]

Thank You, again Mr. Carlin. Immersing in history told by you is my salvation from these current times. My immense thanks to you, dear sir!

[@chrispppy]

Oh thank God. Been looking forward to this one

[@TheLemonBoy]

This is the best series you've ever done. I've listened to everything you've made and I'm telling you, this is the best.

[@Woahthere668]

“Part 6 of the light and airy story that is Supernova in the East” This line always gives me the chills

[@darrengagliardi1540]

Dan Carlin is the greatest! I can’t get enough of his material.

[@Xxbenjee41xX]

Thank you for all of your excellent work, Dan! The Hard Corps looks forward to Hardcore History day each year!

[@Ross182AvA]

At long last..thank you Dan Carlin for all of your hard work. These episodes are truly incredible and deserve all the notoriety.

[@BigBadBaddieGaming]

One of my favorite thus about this series was how awesome the cover art got over time.

[@myrugbypod]

I wish I could do more then just like the video. Thank you so much for all your hard word and time you put in. You set the standard for a "deep dive" into a subject and I can't wait to hear what you do next!

[@Jagecage]

Dan I would love you to do a series on the Korean War. I feel you’d do it solid justice

[@babychuma1]

Yes!! Hampton Sides does pretty well with the Chosin, if you're interested.

[@gijoey5912]

I was just thinking that too. Seems to be an almost forgotten war that could really use the Carlin treatment.

[@gijoey5912]

@@babychuma1 so does Jocko Willink. “Colder than Hell” episode. Riveting.

[@JustinBanks]

still need that Civil War series too

[@SimonAshworthWood]

@@gijoey5912 Jocko gives people U.S. imperialist propaganda, not unbiased facts.

[@RLGill]

You dear Sir are a Story Teller and a Gentleman.

[@TheQuallsing]

We care, we love, we listen Dan!

[@danmcdonald9117]

New episode makes this holiday long weekend in Australia even more awesome! 😊 Thank you Dan Carlin 👍

[@eddienahigan5606]

Feels like Christmas morning everytime I see a new Hardcore History episode.

[@unbuildingasnakesindustria1908]

Thank you so so so much Dan, this was my first ever podcast of yours and I can it dishonestly the most detailed and riveting account of the Pacific theater book/movie nothing compared to this podcast... I've been listing fo all off your other full hh subjects.... this series is of such quality it boggles the mind. Its 12 PM I'll be refinishing my floor and putting wall paper on well I enjoy this work of art.

[@mrniceguy7168]

It’s “hanged” Dan. My high school English teacher keeps screaming that in my head.

[@mrniceguy7168]

@@VileFemboy 😳

[@cloudundergroundsk]

@@mrniceguy7168 if you have trouble remembering, mussolini was hanged, dan carlin is hung

[@finished6267]

Unless you're a strapping young man.