The Harrowing Story of an Elite Allied Sniper Unit | The Black Watch Snipers

This is the incredible true story of an elite Allied sniper unit during the Second World War. Black Watch Snipers documents the Canadian military experience during World War Two as seen through the eyes of the country's most storied regiment-the Black Watch.
Using eyewitness interviews from Black Watch veterans, this documentary covers events in the ten months following D-Day in June 1944, as seen through the eyes of five snipers who led the charge through Nazi occupied Europe. The snipers, who led their platoon to victory and survived to tell the tale, reveal the harrowing details of their march towards Germany, while dramatic reconstructions of the major battles bring their story to life.
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[@Trecesolotienesdos]

poor men, recalling all the horror. Canada's role in WWII is grossly and unfairly understated.

[@markmullin4246]

As are several others!

[@hoffenwurdig1356]

I could not agree more.

[@jessestrong7269]

100% . Bothers me. Almost nothing is mainstream, you have to go looking for it. Even then it’s still hard to find.

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

@@jessestrong7269it’s mostly cuz of Hollywood in my opinion but fuk em, Canadians, Australians and I’m pretty sure all the commonwealth countries. We’re a great team, no one can deny that without lying to themselves!! Much love to my commonwealth cousins from 🇨🇦!!

[@Steve-Cross]

I cried, for all these incredible men, that never came home. Saying thank you, doesn’t seem enough, for what you’ve sacrificed, for us all.

[@dimitriwolfs9370]

Me too!😢

[@NigelGale-oe3fd]

Me also old chap, true heroes. I'm now 68 and lost a number of brother's in arms in the last 2 years, but compared to what these guy's went through....hell man...

[@alainvosselman9960]

Me too ! These men have seen the unthinkable and lost so many of their buddies. Realizing they where here in Belgium engaging in such extremely dangerous missions... it almost felt pêrsonal there cause without that we would be speaking German here. The reality of it is kinda haunting.

[@jsharpe987]

My last name is sharpe I cry even if it’s not my family

[@williamfindspeople4341]

So did I. Only military service men understand.

[@K8E666]

The Canadians and Australians are always underrated and yet were completely INDISPENSABLE to the allies during BOTH wars. They were absolutely 💯 reliable and consistently excellent shots as well as being brave as hell. We’d have been nothing without them….. Thanks from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK. Your sacrifice saved us all - including my family who were on one side in the RAF and on the other in the Tanks.

[@jeffmclean9411]

100 % agree , Thanks from 🇨🇦

[@lonewolf5238]

Kapyong, Korea

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

Thank you very much for the compliments!!! It means a lot, Canadians, Australia etc etc don’t really get much credit at all, it means a lot to hear it!!! Very much so thank you!!!

[@danq.5140]

The Dutch still honour the Canadians that liberated them like it was yesterday.

[@kingrobbie1793]

My Grandfather Liberated Holland, that’s how he ended the war, his regiment P.P.C.L.I “the Hasty P’s” was strictly to fight the S.S elite, North Africa against Rommel, Sicily, Italy “Bloody Christmas at Ortona”. He served with Farley Mowat and Mowat later wrote a book about it “the Regiment”.

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

@@kingrobbie1793that’s so awesome!!!

[@Hythyr]

When the old woman sang the Hokey Pokey… that took my breath away!! What a memory….. 🥰

[@alainvosselman9960]

Here in Belgium, Americans had such a big impact on our people that since the war every region where Americans fought (and probably Canadians as well) had citizens who spoke some English. even in rural places. So much so we were very early to embrace English sung songs and had the very first European Jazz festival with American jazz legends coming over.

[@intrepidapollo]

If this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, you’re already gone. Well told and well re-enacted. A fine tribute to a band of brothers.

[@jonesukanaivalu9221]

As a fairly new young Veteran I Understand the bond servicemen have. To see the remaining 3 meeting up after a long time and seeing the smiles on their faces got me teary eyed. Their bond and appreciation of each other was still solid going into the final years of their lives. Thank you for your service gentlemen. May you all continue to Rest In Peace. As in all REMEMBRANCE DAYS we always say LEST WE FORGET. WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM (YOU). .

[@Ekehart]

This was beautiful. I cried, and no shame in that. So glad we had them.

[@bwkid1]

Great video! I'm veteran sniper from the 1st BN Black Watch, from Scotland. Served in the late 80s early 90s, before doing other things. Proud to see you wearing the Hackle. Always glad to call you my brother's.

[@Blesshendrix]

I stumbled on this video and simply could not stop watching… ❤🇨🇦 I’m ashamed to say I knew nothing about these men until watching this and I am so very glad I did!

[@hmsbelfast2019]

These guys need a Band of Brothers series made about them

[@dalj4362]

What a great story. Sandy is a total legend. That took some serious balls bluffing the Germans.

[@tacfoley4443]

Darnit, made me cry. Bless you all.

[@oledahammer8393]

Amazing story that needed to be told! So many brave men, so many lost lives. Thank God for all those brave young men. My Uncle was 82nd Airborne in D-Day and The Bulge....he was lucky enough to make it home as well.

[@boneyoney7]

Really appreciate the Canadian content. Thank you. Hits close to home.

[@alanreid8537]

CANADIAN BLACK WATCH TRUE SUPER HEROES ONE AND ALL

[@etiennenobel5028]

Beautifully done: Possitively Shakespearean

[@user-tr4mt4nv9o]

Impossible not to shed a tear when the guys relive their emotions and reactions when they learn that Dale died 51:17

[@peterjones7673]

What an amazing group of brave gentlemen every one is a hero in my eyes. We owe these men and those who fought before them and alongside them so much for what they did and what the ultimate price was paid..

[@joed1950]

and what is brave about hiding and shooting another human from 500 to 1000 meters away. Brave?

[@andrasszabo1570]

@@joed1950 What is brave about refusing to watch the documentary? What is brave about refusing to hear that they have suffered more casualites than any other Canadian infantry battalion? What is brave about making it up that they were just hiding and shooting from 500-1000 meters away just because they were snipers?

[@jadonclow1864]

@@joed1950 and what is brave about hiding behind your screen and criticizing those that ensured that you arent speaking German right now? I feel bad for people that are as small as you.

[@NorwayT]

Heroes all. Salute. 🇨🇦🇳🇴

[@robinguitar]

Fantastic documentary.

[@robertroth287]

A very moving story. Ordinary men, extraordinary heroes.

[@anthonystevens8683]

These guys risked everything to save so many, these tales need to be told to everyone and should never be be forgotten. They were the real people and real heroes. After seeing this I shed many tears. I don't know anyone in my life alive now who I think would have done what the Black Watch accomplished, recent experience there would have been far too much talking, procrastination and nothing done when action would have been required, The end result being default failure. God bless you Black Watch.

[@DimosasQuest]

It's good to show these stories, and these men. It is good for people to remember the sacrifices these men made for peace in the world.

[@dianebronowiczegelhoff9622]

Thank you for this fascinating and heartfelt documentary. My grandfather was an American sniper in WWII, and this also gave me a little insight about what his experience may have been like. Peace be upon all of these extraordinary men and their families.

[@TheJonko92]

Even though I was born many years after WWII, I have always been deeply grateful for the brave people who risked their lives for our freedom. It is not something to be taken for granted. It is also incredibly admirable for these people to share their stories of such hardship no one is able to fully comprehend without having gone through it. It is really important to commemorate these events.

[@alainvosselman9960]

I am so baffled by their story of courage, heroism, brotherhood. As a Belgian i visited the battlegrounds of D day and the cemetary of American soldier. I did this bc they were a huge part of the liberation of our country and saw historical, military musea where Canadian gear, weapons, uniforms were displayed. But i never heard the story of the Black Watch before and how big their part was in liberating our country. Great documentary, well done ! Loved the interviews with the Belgians and Dutch people as well.

[@user-ky8nb8fn6i]

I’m so proud of them. Proud to be Canadian tears in my eyes

[@benh9688]

Absolutely exceptional documentary. I'm so thankful for what these people did and for sharing their stories

[@nicolasremy5531]

What an extraodinary testimony, but just so heart-wrenching 😢 May they all rest in peace.

[@stevemonkey6666]

This is one of the best things ever put on the internet

[@paulwright9106]

Yes , as there is an awful lot of click bait rubbish .

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

What our boys did, it must never be forgotten. These were just kids who didn’t wanna die but still rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Go to France, see the graves, read the inscriptions, and never forget.

[@Bragituba]

“I’m old enough to be your grandfather now.” That line just hit me so hard…

[@B1TKZH47]

I was born in Holland in May '45. My parents so gratefully told me about the liberation. This is a moving tribute to the bravest of them all.

[@jackbrowning8013]

I had the honour of visiting Dale's grave in Groesbeek cemetery last year. As we rolled up, there was this snowstorm and we were the only people there...very surreal trying to find his resting place in all that snow in complete silence. I won't forget that.

[@violinoscar]

This is the way all documentaries should be made.

[@atheistapostate7019]

My grandfathers 3 older cousins fought in Holland. 2 died there, one came back with a War Bride. He never spoke of the war

[@hydroplaneing]

I cried too. My dad survived WwII, but I still hate Hitler.

[@curiousman1672]

The courage. And to come thru as decent men. RIP Gentlemen.

[@alexanderbarr5804]

All men can only Aspire to be as brave as you men from the Black Watch thankyou so much for sharing this story sorry for your lost freinds

[@noinfo326]

I'm a Canadian and my Dad was in the armed forces for 25 years. I have always been proud of him and the men and women who have served. Several of my uncles fought in WWII, I only knew 1 and he was so quiet at family functions. My gramma told me he was never the same after the war. He sacrificed more than some and less than some.

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

Well I certainly don't regret watching that the whole way through, thank goodness there are folks out there than captured the stories of brave men like this. They were there when we all needed them.

[@stevengoethals40]

Thank you for sharing this great story ! I had the honor of knowing 1 member of the Black Watch.... Tom Renouf. What a remarkable man he was.

[@Grumszy]

Thank God these men were on our side..Heros every one of them.

[@rudevectors8018]

I love these men. Uplifting, tragic, bravery personified.

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

Absolutely superb! . I’m not ashamed to cry either, thank you for what you have given us. . God rest you all.

[@joeyhouben3270]

These we’re the really extraordinary gentlemen. With this documentary there stories will go on and they will not be forgotten. There bravery and sacrifice may/can’t be forgotten. These young men that are scarred for there life are brothers in arms. May the rest in peace and there courage be not forgotten. Share this documentary, so this story will never be silent 🙏🏼

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Thanks for sharing this very emotional story. Thank you all for your service. Rest In Peace lad’s. ❤

[@cherylhaugen1897]

Thank you for this wonderful piece of history! Proud to have been able to hear their story! I pray we never forget the brave boys from WWII. My dad, my great friends; Navy, Marine, Army! All brave men!!

[@simonbertioli4696]

Just 1 of thousands of sad, sad stories. Heros by far.... We remember their sacrifice for freedom today. RIP people...

[@jahhyluv]

Total Respect. Words aren't enough here.

[@johndilday1846]

Very moving. God blessed us to have men like that to fight the Nazis.

[@twonumber22]

History Hit is legit

[@user-jx2gw4cn2j]

I cried 3 or 4 times watching this. Man. ❤

[@enalb5085]

a good watch, but it would have been a lot better if it was just the vets talking without the dramatization. IMO the guys are so awesome their own words are better than any actor

[@digger8180]

Wow, just wow. we should never forget their sacrifice

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting and informative. Excellent photography pictures 📷/reenactments. Enabling the orator & veteran snipers. Sharing personal information/combat experiences making this documentary more authentic and possible. Fighting/perishing/surviving knowing certain death/debilitating wounds were often times possible. Yet still advanced forward regardless of the consequences. That's true grit style determination to succeed. A special elite group of soldiers. Mentally/physically/spirituality.😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@egallagher41]

TRUE Brothers in arms

[@ronalddesiderio7625]

I’m still Cryin . Rip

[@conniehopkins6105]

Thank you so much for this truly great story. There are so few of them left now. I cherish their memory, may God rest their souls.

[@GTGibbs]

God Bless these men and their families. The greatest generation had no borders. They saved the free world. Rest Easy Gentlemen. Your watch is over and is covered. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. GT Gibbs USN 76

[@adamsjerome1839]

It causes you to weep when you see a vet get emotional.

[@Segue2reason]

Fantastic documentary! Imagine my surprise when it said that Dale Sharpe was from Corbyville Ontario. That’s 10 miles from where I live!

[@padigernon7838]

What an absoute honour to have lived in the same era as these heroes! May they R. I. P, and thank you all for ur service

[@deedeemalee6435]

Thank you so much for sharing this heartfelt experience you lived! I'm deeply touched! God Bless you all!

[@rexadriano4560]

I was teary-eyed watching the documentary. Nice one! keep making such masterpiece!

[@42invincible]

Wow - just wow - enough said

[@janeferguson4455]

Wonderful ! Thanks so much for finding these wonderful men and sharing them with me !

[@constitutionalUSA]

I cry for them, and for Dales family. God bless them all and the legacy

[@oledahammer8393]

Thank God we are recording these memories while these few men are still alive to tell what they experienced. If we do not learn from history, we will be doomed to repeat it....tyranny is once again rearing its ugly head in all places, even in our own back yards...remember and learn...

[@bradleyleftley9417]

Moving story more like this please

[@jbudd032003]

Great movie! Thank you.

[@bellshooter]

I cried, I never do that...

[@jesselee3591]

Incredible story and well told, RIP Heroes!

[@aarondavies8486]

Not seen this in years

[@cop4591]

Amazing story. I cried. Bless all. Of them.

[@AndyViant]

A very powerful story. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

[@bertgielis977]

Well well great to watch this ! I happend to be born in Belgium and lived all my life in Wommelgem where these men came trough ( 17.49) Still here today you can visit one of the many Fortresses around Antwerp, reminds us off the WOII .. thx to these heroes !

[@gregorydamian4802]

I cry every time I see this video. What honorable men!

[@user-jx2gw4cn2j]

What a group of outstanding men. I'd love to just sit and listen to them talk.

[@irvinbourgeois8178]

Thanks for your services and may god bless you all

[@gordonemery6949]

3rd time ive watched this and i still fill up brave men one and all,my granddad was in both wars he never spoke about it after ,but he liked a beer or two ,bless them all ❤

[@marcvanderwegen]

So much respect for these man! I watched it with tears in my eyes. ❤

[@altoncrane9714]

God Bless these incredible heroic souls. One and All.

[@balsfishing]

😢absolutely amazing story . Feel so grateful will always tell my children what happened they will never be forgotten 🙏

[@jamesdykes3379]

A wonderful celebration of our Canadian forefathers... God bless you all!

[@andypandy8569]

What a story. Thank you.

[@patricknoveski6409]

What bad ass men lived in the Greatest generation. Thank you for our freedom !😢😢

[@wildwyatxbox]

The line "I'm old enough to be your grandfather now" really hit hard. I binge these types of videos a lot, usually on a second screen while playing a modpack in minecraft, or other things. So I've seen a lot of them. Never have I heard a line like that one before. I know it's probably a 'oh I'm young and that's deep' moment. Just thinking that this man probably has 3x the time life length. He could teach his dad life lessons if he were to be come back.

[@davidottoson6510]

That was an amazing documentary. Wish I could have met them & thanked them . Glad they were able to unburden themselves before they moved on. Not ashamed of my tears either. A toast to the men & families of the Black Watch.

[@jeremymiller2993]

Respect, thank you!

[@stevecload7]

thank you

[@steverileyretired]

Very Intresting and sad

[@bobstewart4342]

Vietnam vet, this brought back flashbacks after 2 minutes

[@haroldmclean3755]

Great Story, Good on you Boys 👍

[@durbanbudz]

Lest We Forget.

[@reelsoffortuneslotsplay4267]

great presentation

[@healdiseasenow]

The handlebar mustache could kick my ass without ever firing a shot

[@jameshenderson5385]

Brothers in war are brothers for life!!

[@joebagiu3723]

Wow... Respect