Dunkirk 1940: Slaughter of the Warwicks (WW2 Documentary)

[@montarakid1943]

Maybe the most stirring documentary I've ever seen on YT. As a bit of a student of WWII how did I not know of this?

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the documentary, especially as a WWII enthusiast!

[@David0Izzy]

It is impossible to know everything about WWII. That's why it's so fascinating

[@nickrobinson8339]

Look up the Le Paradis Massacre in France about the same time. This one involved the 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf. This time over 90 men of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Norfolk Regiment were massacred on the 27th May 1940. I have a book on each of the killings.

[@BattleGuideVT]

@@nickrobinson8339 we've already done a detailed doc on it Nick, you can find it here on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqUkIdshdN1mZY

[@BattleGuideVT]

@@nickrobinson8339 > kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqUkIdshdN1mZY&ab_channel=BattleGuide

[@8thLegio]

Excellent video! History like this needs to be remembered. Those warriors didn’t deserve that.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! It's important to honor and remember the stories of those who fought bravely throughout history.

[@Sturminfantrist]

No one deserve that, not the Brits in Wormhout, not the italians and germans in Biscari, not the GIs in wereth or malmedy, not the hundreds of elderly, Women and Babys in the village of MyLai/Vietnam, loooks like under the thin skin of civilisation we are animals.

[@Sturminfantrist]

No one deserve that, not the Warwicks in Wormhout, not the germans and italians in Biscari, not the G.I.s in Wereth or Malmedy and not the Women and Babys in My Lai and and and.........................

[@craigoliver8712]

​@@SturminfantristSo true

[@timcampbell4338]

“My captain died saving my life” hit hard

[@BattleGuideVT]

I feel you! That part really got me too. Such a powerful story!

[@chadrowe8452]

How do you pay that debt to a dead man?

[@pauldurkee4764]

@@timcampbell4338 Very sad that they couldn't find Captain Lynne -Allens body, you would have thought it would be straightforward to drain the pond and make a detailed search.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Yes they did it but didn't find him.

[@DC_10]

​@@chadrowe8452 Do your best everyday to honor the person who sacrificed his life for you.

[@jamesmather2839]

Thank you for this. I’m a CofE Rector. One of our Churchwardens (now decd) was the daughter of CSM Jennings. Sadly, she never met her father, a career soldier. But his service and sacrifice was a constant inspiration. She always referred to this SS atrocity as Esquelbecq.

[@BattleGuideVT]

I truly appreciate you sharing this heartfelt story. It highlights the importance of remembering our history and the sacrifices made.

[@johnhadley7715]

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[@stephenmundane]

Thanks for this -- my Royal Warwicks grandfather was captured by the SS in the area but managed to slip away (at great cost to his health) and make it to the mole at Dunkirk and then a Royal Navy ship home. Things could've been very different.

[@BattleGuideVT]

I really appreciate you sharing your grandfather's remarkable journey. It's stories like these that remind us of the resilience and courage of those who came before us.

[@joaoalmendra65]

Like you whould'nt be here telling the tale. Your grandfather was ever so lucky. Cheers for sharing 😊

[@chadrowe8452]

I don't believe in luck, but providence.

[@philipnestor5034]

Your grandfather is part of the Greatest Generation! Men like him saved us. My father was in the Polish Army first in Warsaw in 1939 then in Northern France 1940 and later in England with the Polish First Armored Division. He hated the Germans and loved the English!

[@wor53lg50]

A lot of Norfolks was caught up in the mayhem in the barn to..

[@steve5825]

This is the best military history channel by far. As to the content of this particular video, it is both deeply saddening and disturbing and I only wish that we were still worthy of what those fine young men went through and gave up. We shall not see the likes of them ever again, heroes everyone.

[@BattleGuideVT]

I really appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to know that our content resonates with viewers who value the sacrifices of our heroes.

[@clkgroup6367]

Horrific occurrence. Appreciate your research and presentation.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you found the research and presentation valuable. It’s important to shed light on these occurrences.

[@GregorSass-Ranitz]

So how many died?

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

I had only heard of this massacre in passing, a number on a page. Thank you much for bringing the humanity to life, I was moved.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It’s important to remember the stories behind the numbers, and I’m glad the video resonated with you.

[@deansiminski6122]

Excellent video love the detail the maps of the situation the visuals just everything is top notch very informative and easy to understand thank you for the hard work and sharing this information

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@deansiminski6122]

@BattleGuideVT I watch every video the day they are posted bringing ww2 history to life cheers from the USA

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thanks! It’s awesome knowing you’re tuning in on release day. Keep watching and let’s dive into more history together!

[@landcruiser1055]

Always appreciate the research and your visuals in the videos. It’s just bloody horrible what happened here. Much respect from Australia. Lest we forget.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! It's important to remember and reflect on these events, and I'm glad the research and visuals resonate with you.

[@DDDD-pv7fw]

Excellent video, very sad and tragic. Thankfully a handful of men survived to tell the story. God Bless all these great Men!

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It’s important to remember the resilience and bravery of those who survived and shared their stories.

[@MIKEL843]

This is one of the best Military History channels on KZbin, you guys deserve 1 million subscribers and I hope you get there someday

[@BattleGuideVT]

Wow, thank you! Your support and belief in our channel really motivates us to keep creating content. Here’s to reaching that million together!

[@JFDA5458]

A great video, informative and poignant as well. I'm glad Bert lived a long life and was reunited with his mates after his death. RIP to all.

[@thedustofages]

My late Father in Law was a French Army conscript having done his two years and due to leave when the War commenced. He had to stay in the Army and was with the BEF defending the perimeter outside Dunkirk. They fought hard, but one of his most vivid recollections was a French Army ambulance filled with wounded comrades, on the road to get to the beach. It was pushed, under protest, into the ditch by British troops who were controlling the approaches. He then continued to fight until captured, marched on foot to Poland where he remained a POW in hard conditions for the next 4 years and then walked back to France as a Refugee. In all, he was in the Army for almost 7 years of his young life. War is a very intense personal experience and nothing is ever clear cut, it brings out the worst in people as well as the best in those who are Noble in Spirit. It is, by far, best avoided.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for sharing your father-in-law's incredible story. It's a powerful reminder of the sacrifices so many have made during war, and the complexity of their experiences.

[@boldhead6140]

Even though he was a prisoner the Germans took care of him for 4 years.

[@67icebowl]

​@@boldhead6140😂😂😂😂

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Incredible History Beautiful Humanistics Amazing high quality presentation Good work My Man

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation and found it insightful.

[@jeroenvandenberg5750]

Telling pic at 03.53....

[@vonsprague7913]

A brilliant tribute to brave men, we will never see their like again. 🇬🇧

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! It's important to honor and remember those who showed such incredible bravery.

[@RobertsArchives]

My 1st Cousin was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was in Dunkirk during WW2. He left Halifax in 1939 for England to join the 2nd Manchester Battalion, he was stationed in France until the Dunkirk evacuation. He also volunteered to join a seperate unit (5th Battalion Scots Guards) to go to Finland and fight the Soviets but ultimately never happened to due the Winter War ending. He supposedly arrived in Bombay, India in 1942 to fight the Japanese but not much is known about it.

[@CarolusR3x]

I could never understand why the Germans insisted on performing acts like this. It did nothing for them. Through survivors, all it did was strengthen their enemy's resolve to hardly see surrender as a viable option. It caused the enemy to fight harder and the Germans to lose more men, it just tactically doesn't make sense.

[@BattleGuideVT]

It's definitely a complex topic! The strategies employed during that time can be perplexing, and many historians continue to analyze the motivations behind such decisions.

[@ActionfigureGeek]

It also resulted in crusome revenge on german women and children, especially by the red army.

[@miguelservetus9534]

@@ActionfigureGeek Never understood how punishing those not directly involved accomplishes anything. I suspect it is just an excuse for justifying immoral behavior.

[@michaelrooks4030]

Guess the Germans never thought they would lose ..what they did in Greece and places is totally unbelievable..read up about the Greek village named Distomo ..it will honestly make u sick

[@CarolusR3x]

@@michaelrooks4030 Oh I know. According to my grandmother, we 'had' (keyword) family in the town of Lidice in Czechoslovakia when the Germans did their thing.

[@deanvr6121]

The finest British generation. RIP.

[@TruthHurts-s7g]

You said it all there 👍🇬🇧

[@DaveTwatty]

​​@@TruthHurts-s7gyes in many ways BUT at the moment the most forgiving and decent generation is here. Anyone anti, gay, trans, les@❤bian, etc is now in general here. They won't accept the racist, homophobic tw@s who hate. Why because they knew me and people who were heroes who didn't fit the standard?

[@GregorSass-Ranitz]

Yup, sticking to the Versailles Treaty and promising Poland guarantees in 1939 and then not keeping them and doing the same to France in 1940 was indeed the "finest" thing the London elites ever did.

[@wildcolonialman]

Priceless history, grim but essential.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Absolutely! It's important to acknowledge the tough parts of history so we can learn and grow from them.

[@TomaszSzp]

What a quality content. Hopefully the gods of the YT algorithm will find you eventually...

[@BattleGuideVT]

Ah, yes, the mysterious gods of the algorithm-may they bless our content with views and engagement!

[@12BlockTokie]

​@@BattleGuideVTand blurring. We need that too !

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@12BlockTokie]

@@BattleGuideVT j/k about the videos needing to be blurred

[@frenzalrhomb6919]

​@BattleGuideVT Fantastic effort on a very distressing subject. That said, the "Almighty Algorithm" will find you alright, but when it does, it'll probably be to demoneytise you, for making a "History Video" about a "touchy subject."

[@jamiesanchez8063]

An old colleague of mine told me his uncle’s platoon found British soldiers that had been obviously murdered and, for the rest of the war, never took a German prisoner. Actions have consequences.

[@elektronischemusik1903]

It was the same the other way around. Germans found also dead comrades with their hands bound behind their backs. The problem with this eye for an eye attitude is that soldiers who did nothing wrong had to pay for the actions of others. A war crime is a war crime.

[@sv5813]

@@elektronischemusik1903and a failure of leadership

[@elektronischemusik1903]

@@sv5813 Indeed. If an officer encouraged war crimes, they happened. No matter which war, no matter which side. German troops found written commands on fallen allied soldiers to not take prisoners. You even had massacres in the Vietnam war.

[@miguelservetus9534]

An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.

[@kyleconnell7186]

@@elektronischemusik1903 Where and when???? Your sickening excuses shame the dead. Shame on you.

[@tomfowkes4130]

Powerful & excellent video as always

[@BattleGuideVT]

Much appreciated

[@fudbot]

I read about this massacre in the book Dunkirk: Retreat To Victory

[@FenellaBeach]

A chilling and moving story, beautifully told. It was tough to hear that the man most likely responsible for the outrage, lived a long life. This is a wonderful channel that I’ve only recently discovered - I’m devouring your back catalogue, absolutely wonderful content, well researched, written and always so well presented, first rate indeed.

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@shanemossmoss]

This was an amazing video informative and so emotional. Thank you

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@Jonathan-l4s]

Just fantastic, thank you so much, very moving. Both of my parents were WW 2 Veterans and my brother did 27 years in the Airforce and myself, 30 years in the Army.

[@hectorgrijalva1754]

I've never heard of this until now very sad my deepest condolences ND my prayers...

[@derksforeal7960]

As always, well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉 love your videos. This one was a little darker but still great.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much!

[@chadpinckard]

I am a WW2 history nut and I look forward to your content the most, I felt like it was time to say that and post a comment, from Merica your killin man…

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thanks for the support! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the content-there's so much fascinating history to dive into!

[@mike_oxlong4387]

Actually almost brings a tear to my eye, God bless all those men who served 🇬🇧

[@BattleGuideVT]

It’s truly moving to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served. Their bravery and dedication deserve our deepest respect.

[@StormBlessedxo]

I watched like 8 of your videos yesterday i love them lol, good stuff

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate your support and are thrilled to hear you loved the content!

[@zippy5131]

I got hold of an amazing book by Padre (Rev) Leslie Aitken, who wrote about this event and the aftermaf. 'The Massacre on the Road to Dunkirk' Well worth a read.

[@thetimetraveller6550]

Battle guide is number 1 on all ww1 and ww2 videos in my opinion it's the best.

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@thetimetraveller6550]

@@BattleGuideVT it absolutely does I have done in depth research on my relatives who both died in WW1 they were brothers and I researched them both for two years then that was it one brother died aged only 20 years old the other had only just had leave to get married he was aged just 32 years of age so my actual job is an English teacher in Vietnam but have researched WW1 history for over 35 years and some information is like looking for a needle in a haystack but once all the information is pieced together with trench maps and war diaries of the time it's incredible what these men went through and seeing the painstaking effort you all do to produce the videos means more to me than you'll ever know your all precious archivists that keep these heroes memories alive and for that am eternally grateful...

[@MurphZx501]

Fantastic content as always!

[@BattleGuideVT]

Much appreciated!

[@jamesross1799]

This story will break your heart. Its unbelievable. British soldiers literally slaughtered. I first heard about it in the 90s from my grandad.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It means a lot to hear how these stories resonate with viewers, especially those passed down through generations.

[@ProfessorM-he9rl]

Thanks you for this post, much appreciated.

[@jakegarvin7634]

4:01 you always see these old photos and they look like they're 45 and you find out they're 17 so you think that nobody ever aged back then. Then there's this guy who looks like he's 45 and turns out he's 21

[@tazndrew04]

I learn so much when you post a video and being a history fiend it makes me happy the detail and effort you and your team put in so that we can remember and honor those that fell to save the freedom of others

[@BattleGuideVT]

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoy the videos! History is such an important part of our lives, and it's great to share that passion with others.

[@nigelbarrett4741]

I was there 2 weeks ago, a very moving place. Thanks for the graphics which helped me to understand what happened.

[@lindsayclubb]

So horrific ... and so moving.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Yes, a terrible event.

[@Neiltmason]

My uncle was a Rat of Tobruk and was severely injured during the siege and ultimately evacuated. He, as well as his children, grand children and wider family held enormous pride in his achievements and those of his colleagues as Rats of Tobruk his entire life. The scars of both his injuries and the incalculable stress and tension of that experience scared him until the day he died. Thank goodness his pride as a Rat outweighed his legacy injuries!

[@jp7152]

Thks for the information… didn’t know Any of this. Great video, sad story of fanatism and Shame.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad the video resonated with you and helped shed some light on such an important issue.

[@Ken_oh545]

That is an emotionally-charged story especially at the very end. Congratulations on this excellent presentation.

[@barrycooke2357]

It was also the Warwicks (24th) who defended Rorkes drift.

[@peacefulpleb]

Sorry not so, those defending Rorke's Drift had lost their Warwickshire affiliation and were to go on to become the South Wales Borderers. The Royal Warwicks came out of the original 6th of Foot I believe.

[@xFlow150]

Great video. A powerful story indeed.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonalMcDonnell]

A very well narrated documentary, thanks for sharing.

[@johndeakin9359]

My father was in the Warwickshire regiment and served on the Isle of Wight he survived the war my brother was born 1945 i was born 1948 and my younger brother born 1950

[@tabs9655]

Thank you for this video. I visited here many years ago when I joined the Army on a battlefield tour and to lay a wreath. It really did sit with me for many years as there is such a sad atmosphere in and around the barn, it was great to re learn the story and see it again. Such a tragedy

[@Jpmasterkey]

I so wish that my country was filled with men like these now!! My country has changed so much since then, so many lives lost and wasted for what!!

[@johnking8724]

as usual, excellence is common on this channel !

[@BattleGuideVT]

Your kind words mean a lot! We're thrilled to have you as part of our community!

[@hawkeye4528]

I had heard of atrocity before, but this is an excellent account, poignant and well researched. Hero's one and all and astonishing Mohnke was not convicted as a war criminal and ended up having a long life, something he denied to many others.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the research compelling. It's important to remember these stories and learn from them.

[@jeroenvandenberg5750]

Great video-thank you/done your homework.🎉

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@Stirls]

Superb coverage of yet more bravery and tragedy. I’m gobsmacked I’d not even heard of this before as an already WW2 armchair historian. How many more stories are there I wonder? We must continue you honour their sacrifice. Thank you for putting this video together.

[@StephenLuke]

RIP To the 81 British and French POWs who were murdered by the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler division in the Wormhoudt massacre

[@BattleGuideVT]

Totally agree! It's important to remember what happened and keep their memory alive.

[@StephenLuke]

@@BattleGuideVT Amen! Never forget!

[@pauldurkee4764]

Their sister division the 3rd SS division Totenkopf, also committed a similar act in a place called Les Paradis around the same time, the victims on that occasion were men from the Royal Norfolk Regiment.

[@danhill6294]

​@pauldurkee4764 yes, there is a video about it on this channel

[@francisbrewster4948]

A question ? Since this was documented ,& survivors ...... WHY was it not possible in 1946, to mount prosecutions ? Then even later , is there no procedure in an international court to apprehend the Nazi officer who lived long, to bring him to a Court ?

[@paulbradford8240]

My Grandfather was in 1st Rifle Brigade at the Siege of Calais. The British Government sacrificed them to protect the evacuation at Dunkirk. Having read about what they went through, it surprises me that neither a medal or a clasp to an existing medal has been made for those very brave men who sailed in on ships to replace fit soldiers that were evacuated.

[@Relentless_Venture]

Good video my friend! You have a new sub. Quality content.

[@BattleGuideVT]

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[@foodlover2236]

So heroic and touching. Thank you

[@q-tuber7034]

Outstanding content

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@billmccarthy9689]

Excellent video. I am off to Holland on Saturday for the commemorations. I have a few days after that before my Dunkirk ferry. I intend to travel back visiting as many memorials as possible. I have 'pencilled in' Esquelbecq as my last stop over before the ferry and naturally I intend to visit Memorial de la Plaine au Bois. Many thanks. Lest we Forget.

[@chriswhite6546]

What a disgrace. I’ll never understand how Dietrich and Mohnke escaped the hangman’s noose.

[@daniakalaina]

Lots of Nazis got away with war crimes. They ran away through the rat lines and got away with it

[@stevealexP334]

When men were men. These young men gave there lives for our freedom. It’s a pity society isn’t the same now as it used to be, where there was a community spirit. Superb documentary and narration

[@BRH0587]

Some still have it. It's why the British armed forces still exist despite the best efforts of our political classes

[@stevealexP334]

@@BRH0587 oh I believe your right Brendan- it’s just all this woke liberal jargon being forced down the younger generations throats that’s the issue. Everyone is to frightened to say anything these days. Not sure what’s happened the last 20 odd years

[@georgemulcahy4515]

Very good content

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Your support means a lot!

[@jamesmcleesh2688]

A TRUE BUT SAD TELLING OF WHAT THE ENEMY WERE CAPABLE OF IN WAR, THE WARICKS WERE BRAVE MEN, RIP

[@Free-Bodge79]

Brilliant stuff 👍💛👊

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@conradwood6700]

I was an interviewer for the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in the 80s and 90s. For some part of that period I made a special project of tape recording the memories of survivors of this massacre . The recordings form part of the Museum's holdings and are available for public use.

[@howardjolley2215]

Well done! One of the, unfortunately, numerous atrocities by the SS during WW2. May the victims RIP and be remembered for evermore.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. It’s important to remember and honor the victims of such tragic events in history.

[@Nick-fi1mc]

That was so sad 😭😢😢 those poor men....ughhh war is so gut- wrenchingly awful 😞

[@BattleGuideVT]

I completely agree, war brings so much pain and suffering. It's truly heartbreaking to witness.

[@nickward1366]

Horrible story very, very well told thank you so much.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ohmypaper]

17:34 “…Mohnke himself would live a long life dying in 2001 aged 90…” it’s so damn hard to accept such an injustice, what’s the bigger purpose of such a creature living so long and dying in peace. He didn’t rot in prison, wasn’t hit by a car, no, he lived to his 90. What a waste of oxygen

[@Yorkshire321]

Forever indebted to those lads and never forgotten 🇬🇧

[@Tal-q3r]

tyvm 🇨🇦🤟

[@michaelt7852]

fantastic video!

[@popnmeg]

Excellent history 👍

[@iankingsleys2818]

Britain's two greatest Generals of WWII were also initially commissioned in the Warwicks. Bernard Montgomery and Bill Slim

[@MaxValentine]

Very interesting. Well presented and superbly narrated.

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you.

[@BattleGuideVT]

You're welcome!

[@thomashourigan5797]

Thank you for a very interesting,but sad piece of history.Very well narrated & informative.We owe so much to those men who fought for the freedoms we have today.May they always be remembered, may we never ever forget.

[@BattleGuideVT]

Thanks for listening

[@Bayomeer]

Outstanding!

[@BattleGuideVT]

Glad you like it!

[@Someloke8895]

I remember the BBC did a semi-doc-recreation of the Dunkirk battle and a scene in it, with captured British troops being dragged out of a barn 5 at a time, shot, then a grenade thrown in as their CO was gunned down protesting...sticks firmly in my mind. This act, I believe was what the BBC scene was based on.

[@albionguy1]

yes you're correct. Very good to watch but very painful too!

[@Ben-Downlow.]

Can you do a detailed on on Abbeville?

[@hamletthaus3046]

Very interesting program. Please do more.

[@BattleGuideVT]

I'm glad you found the program interesting! Stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way!

[@WoollyWanderers]

Excellent video about an important event. There was another massacre of POWs during the Dunkirk evacuation at Le Paradis where 97 men of the Norfolks were murdered by the SS Totenkopf. A few men got away, including Private Albert Pooley who later testified at the trial of the SS officer in charge who was hanged for his crimes. Recommended "The Vengeance of Private Pooley" by Cyril Jolly.

[@BattleGuideVT]

We covered the Le Paradis incident here > kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqUkIdshdN1mZYfeature=shared

[@Andrew.Bednarek]

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[@leadminer1]

Only the Germans were punished for their war crimes.

[@ScragNath]

Wow, what a story. Brought me to tears.

[@raigarmullerson4838]

Damn, just damn.

[@ianmasters8344]

At least twice a week when I drive from my home into Llandudno I drive along Wormhout Way. That town is twinned in remembrance of soldiers from that area that died in the massacre.

[@michaelrichard6229]

Thank you - profoundly touching

[@keithhallam1155]

When I lived in Warwickshire in the 1990's a daughter of one German senior army (not SS) officer wrote a letter to the local papers, saying that the British had used illegal ammunition. 'Dum-dum' bullets were meant for use against aircraft, apparently in boxes which stated what this. When running out of ammunition some of the British forces had (allegedly) fired these bullets against ground troops. The father of the letter writer (then a German colonel) saw some of his men killed by these illegal bullets, and found the empty dum-dum ammunition boxes. He made a report to the Swiss authorities of the use of illegal ammunition. Obviously a professional soldier had no part in murdering the British prisoners, BUT it was his report, seen by the SS officers, which may have triggered this massacre. The daughter of the German officer (who ended the war as a general) wanted to ensure his name was not tarnished by the killing of these prisoners, despite his name being on the report which outlined the use of dum-dum bullets.

[@merlin8514]

Outstanding documentary 👏

[@davidcunningham2074]

a tragic loss of fine men

[@richardtempleton8840]

Excellent and very interesting video 👍

[@christosvoskresye]

I'm amazed that Sepp Dietrich was not executed for war crimes.

[@wills2552]

That an entire countries soldiering could lose its honour so completely is sickening, we should never forget what they did and of course we must remember that this is only a single piece of the barbarity they wrought on those they came across.

[@chkoha6462]

Demi God Dan H.at it again!

[@SimonParkes-ud4jn]

Very well told story. Thank you

[@jeevansingh6944]

Our grandad was part of the BEF in the 69th Medium Royal Artillery (lads from across north Wales), who were with the Warwicks I believe, and as a child he told me about this event and how close he was to getting caught up in this massacre. He was so angry and lost comrades. It was only years later I would fully find out what happened. He went on to serve in North Africa and Italy.

[@kaycey7361]

I am hooked. Subscribed.

[@seanohare5488]

Very interesting

[@BattleGuideVT]

Glad you think so!

[@stevewiles7132]

I owe these men so much, because of them my Grandfather (59th medium Regt.) was able to get out and return home.

[@paulwoolley4957]

God bless all those who fell in the cause of freedom 🙏💙🕊️ my uncle Joseph Woolley ( Royal Scot’s fusiliers) was 20 years old when he was KIA whilst engaged in rearguard duties for the Dunkirk retreat in 1940. He’s buried in Bus house cemetery near Ypres.