FIRST TIME REACTING TO |Sabaton | 1916

[@DaffyDill-zg8no]

The leaders that want wars should fight each other in duels. I lost a grandfather and 3 uncles all for 6 miles of land. I still live in Lancashire and we do remember their names💔💔

[@anderswiik7432]

Bless you brother ❤

[@susanjw7763]

Their names will never be forgotten- lest we forget

[@American-Orthodox-Christian]

That would work on the surface but reasons why wars are fought are much deeper.

[@drigerdranzer7514]

The cello part for the credits is arranged and performed by the amazing Tina "Wonderwoman" Guo. You can see and hear her in their Steel Commanders video and in Swedish Pagans from Wacken open air.

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

I have heard and watched this video countless times and still tear up every time the line about crying for their Mothers 😢,

[@sirdano2642]

As one British veteran of WW1 said. "We were Lions, led by Donkeys."

[@alancarter41]

A powerful and moving piece of art. "1916" was written by Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead after he had watched a documentary on the Battle of the Somme. He was deeply moved by an interview with a veteran of the battle who described holding his best friend as he died and broke down in tears talking about it, which forms the theme of the song. The Motorhead version is very striped back, with only a marching drum and cello. Sabaton made it more epic and included soldiers from other eras but retained the impact of the lyrics. This video is a fitting tribute to both Lemmy and the soldiers throughout history who marched off to fight and sometimes die for their homeland. RIP, you are all missed and appreciated. Kudos to Sabaton for including the surviving members of Motorhead in the video.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Just one thing, it's Motörhead, not Motorhead. Because it means two totally different things. A Motorhead would be a person who is deep into motorized vehicles, a Motörhead is a someone who it totally high on speed.

[@alancarter41]

@@ingobordewick6480 My keyboard doesn't allow that spelling.

[@ingobordewick6480]

😂Fair enough buddy! @@alancarter41

[@karinkrenn]

It's fascinating how they transform the core message of each event into a short song and video. And I like the way you comment on it.

[@robinkarns7512]

I honestly like everything they do because all that they sing about is true. They don't take sides, just sing. Watch Bismarck and everything they do.

[@WNYretiree]

I have watched this video many times, and it gets me, every single time. It seems that every generation is fated to lose some of their finest to war. Too much, it's too much.

[@najroe]

I think you have started to understand why so many like and respect Sabaton, they bring tears to people's eyes and they tell great stories about war and the sacrifice soldiers make, sure there are plenty of heroics but also songs that make you think, like this one, three other come to mind, official music video of "to hell and back" (lyrics video does not give same impact to the message) , "En livstid I krig" especially the live performance from Göteborg Sweden (in Swedish, but there are subtitles) and The animated STORY video of "no bullets fly".

[@susanjw7763]

This song hits to many who uncles and grandfathers fought in WW1 - my great-uncle was enlisted at 16 and fought at the Somme which he survived, to die 8 days before the end of WW1 RIP corporal Frank Lunn never forgotten!!

[@Inanna1477]

They still finding soldiers from both sides at the Somme, they are brought home when able to identify. People we know were there also, one being J.R.R tolkien, professor and writer of Lord of the rings. He got the scenes of the swamp of fallen soldiers in his books - from his experiences in that war... That fight, was horrific and never should be repeated again. thank you for your reaction.

[@josepsamarrafarre]

I was sure her sincere heart would love it. I'm just sorry that this is also very painful to watch...😢 Anyway, great reaction as expected from her P.S. Definitely reacting to Sabaton History would be a wonderful idea.

[@olsa76]

If you want to hear a Sabaton song with a nicer ending, I recommend "No bullets fly", the animated version, so you get the real story behind it. It has to be the animated version. Sabaton is a rabbit hole that is hard not to fall into. I'm not even fond of metal myself, but Sabaton is like a phenomenon unlike anything else.

[@ericzeichert511]

This was a cover of a song by Motorhead. The American equivalent was D-day, but not nearly as many men and boys were lost. Sabaton is truly amazing as well. Inspirational, yet devastating. Thank you for your review, and may God protect us all. I know war is heck, but there are freed slaves, murdered civilians, and destroyed lives. which makes it REALLY hard. As long as there are people out there who take stuff that's not theirs, someone has to stop it, or we surrender to delousing.

[@gryphonosiris2577]

I did some researching and found that all the names of the soldiers, knights and Spartans in the end were real people. Many of the soldiers were Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Victoria Cross or Croix de Guerre recipients. The soldier pulling himself out of the mud, at first I thought he was a member of "The Smoking Snakes" (Força Expedicionária Brasileira, FEB, nicknamed Cobras Fumantes), but doing some more research with the patch on his shoulder as well as his helmet, that's Sgt Henry Johnson of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, aka "The Harlem Hellfighters". Medal of Honor recipient and recipient of French Croix de Guerre avec Palme, France's highest award for valor. The Medal of Honor was awarded to him in 2015. Sgt. Henry Johnson is "one of the five bravest American soldiers in the war." Theodore Roosevelt Jr. in his book "Rank and File: True Stories of the Great War" The Asian soldier with the cocked-hat, that's a Nepalese Gurka named Havildar Gurung (per the credits) who earn the Victoria Cross in the Burma campaign off WWII. Sgt Awal Nur, who did a secret mission over the Himalaya. Lt. Audie Murphy, Sgt. Alvin York are both medal of honor recipients from WWI (York) and WWII (Murphy). I also notice a soldier with the Croix Lorraine on what looks like a French flag arm band, meaning he was a member of the 'Forces françaises libres' forces in WWII. Doing some reading I found out that a large number of French colonial troops from territories such as Chad had joined with the 'Forces françaises libres'. I suspect that soldier is Lt Comba, but I can't find anything on him. As I've been working my way through the names listed in the credits and found another one: Private George Stringer, Manchester, Awarded the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Es Sinn in Mesopotamia. Capt. Dobson, 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion, Killed on 9 July 1916 in Flanders.

[@kossakken]

I thought there was a very nice, but subtle touch in the end that I haven't seen anyone pick up on or at least point out; when all the civilians in the parade/march stop, the soldiers keep moving forward.

[@richardjosephus6802]

They also have been in Sabaton songs.

[@gryphonosiris2577]

@@richardjosephus6802 Some, not all though.

[@fredbarnes2600]

This song will break your heart if you have one. The fact that it was written by Lemmy of Motorhead, one of the biggest reprobates ever in metal, makes me respect him even more, and Sabaton for reminding us. You really do get it. Thanks. Might be the best reaction I've seen of this song, and I've seen a lot of them.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Very respectful. Ty for not cutting the credits!

[@marcelbeck6865]

nothing is worse than a war... Except losing a war. Unfortunately war is in the human condition, whether with sixth generation planes or stones and sticks there will always be conflicts, therefore the only solution is to be prepared for that conflict, that acts as a deterrent or if necessary to win. (I've seen what happens to people from losing countries... You don't want that for your children) "Only the dead have witnessed the end of the war" ...Plato ............. Is so sad.

[@PrinsPrygel]

"The only thing worse than a battle lost is a battle won." - Arthur Wellesley, Aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, 1815.

[@marcelbeck6865]

@@PrinsPrygel The Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley) could say the most poetic stupid things he wanted. He and the UK won the war without suffering the devastation of the countries that lost to Napoleon like Russia or Spain, in the latter the civilian population not only had to suffer the abuses of the imperial troops but also the abuses, looting, rapes and murders from the troops. of his ally.. The Duke of Wellington

[@drigerdranzer7514]

For this song none of the lyrics are Sabatons. They are all Lemmy Kilmisters and Motörheads. 7:56, the two still living members of Motörhead, Phil Campbell and Swedish drummer Mikey Dee, after that drummer in Scorpions. 8:05 The guy holding Lemmys photo is Sabatons tour manager Eddie Rocha that used to be Motörheads tour manager. All the different soldiers are references to other Sabaton songs.

[@Templarofsteel88]

Eddie is Sabaton current tour manager.

[@drigerdranzer7514]

@@Templarofsteel88 Yep that's what I said.

[@fredbarnes2600]

Also the original Motorhead version is worth a listen. Just as powerful and maybe more heartwrenching

[@MichaelBrinley-fb6js]

You have to do en livstid i krig with subtitles live in gothenburgh..Love from Sweden

[@dorlonelliott9368]

Tina Guo making her cello cry...

[@Tyberos-r3h]

Lest we forget, the Somme is deemed one of the bloodiest battles. The German side alone lost 500k men, and the British were very close to that number as well. This battle was intended to relieve pressure on the French troops at Verdun, which was another bloody battle. They threw men at the front lines, making it even worse. What makes it even more tragic is that many soldiers suffered from shell shock, commonly known as PTSD today. When these soldiers wouldn't go over the top, they were deemed cowards. Just over 100 British soldiers were put up against the pole and shot by their own command. The French, Belgians, and Russians did the same, but with higher numbers. Even during World War II, the Russians practiced this and were taught never to retreat or surrender. They feared their own command more than they feared the Germans.

[@rcairnut]

survivor's guilt is a thing.. some go to war and die some come home and yet are never free from war

[@jonno55]

An extremely hard hitting song about a terrible story. Hard to watch with dry eyes and always when the cello kicks in I tear up.

[@swedishgooner6339]

Sabaton and similar bands help educate, especially the younger on events like these. So they are not only giving us good music but help us remember the fallen. And most important. Sabaton doesn’t pick sides, tells the history as it is.

[@richardjosephus6802]

They made another video of the making of this one. The actors didn't look at it as a job, but an honor.

[@fenrisulfur842]

May I leave a song request? Do you remember the 50s Western Star Audie Murphy? He also was a WWII Vet and THE most decorated Army Soldier of WWII. Please check out the original Video of "To Hell and back" by Sabaton

[@Brainreaver79]

awesome reaction,.. a great follow up video to react to,.. is "Price of a Mile" from Sabaton

[@jimharris367]

This is actually a Motorhead song, but Sabaton did a great job with it 🤘

[@1982jeepcj8]

6 miles that were lost with in 4 months in a counter offensive, the battle of the Somme was one giant epic waste that gained nothing other than it was a different waste than the concurrent battle at Pachendael which was just as bloody. IRON Maiden s song Passendael, and Sabatons songs Price of a Mile, Great War, Verdun, cover Passendaell and Verdun battle field.

[@rogerhouben9230]

Verdun, Somme and Passendaele were just beyond insanity

[@darkraven9007]

Hey, this is only the 2nd time I have watched this and it still punches me in the head! Sabaton is one of the only bands that make me cry. Love your reaction to this song. I had a great grandad go to WW1 at the age of 14 (yes he did fudge his age a bit) but I was lucky he came home to New Zealand at the end of the war.

[@teresamerkel7161]

My only problem with Sabaton is that these videos, these songs are so difficult to watch, to hear that they're not something I play over and over. They are too powerful for that.

[@deecap71]

The saddest part is, we haven't learned anything.

[@marcusfranconium3392]

The realy sad part is this was one battle in a 4 year meatgrinder . only to repeat it self 20 years later European wars dont count the number of people killed its the percentages of the population that is left. over 2000 years of nonstop conflict . with almost destroying our self Europe had enough of war and one of the major reasons the EU exist today . And a major reason why europe is hessitent to get involved in to wars . As if we awaking the slumbering god of war , it will be the end of the world as we know it .

[@pontiacfan76]

Should probably check Lemy ( Motor Head) original version. This song is also a nod the him and the band. The picture being held is Lemy.

[@lukeweather]

Wow all I can say is wow

[@Keiichisaotome]

Great video. some other great Sabaton videos are the animated story videos of No Bullets Fly, Christmas Truce, Night Witches, Lady of the Dark. Sabaton's song The Price of a Mile specifically talks about the 6 miles of ground that cost roughly 300,000 lives.

[@danieljones7843]

13:20 that’s 28 people killed per yard

[@Metal19063]

thx for watching is hard stuff,,,,sad in real..greetings from germany...

[@nightkissg6520]

You should chk out the sabaton history part 2 it talks about the kids whp enlisted

[@markweiss9178]

Millions of horses served in the First World War. John Keegan, professor of military history at Sandhurst (British West Point) stated for every 3 soldiers, 1 horse served in WW1. That's 20 million horses in both Western and Eastern fronts. Men would do anything just to take care of the horses. That duty connected men to their humanity. ‐----- Sabaton " The Lost Battalion" is the true story of the American 77th Division in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918. The 77th was saved by a pigeon who was also wounded. 7 men of the Lost Battalion received the Medal of Honor diuring those 4 days. 500 solders walked into the Aargone Forest and only 194 kinda walked out. Give the Sabaton The Lost Battalion a listen it'll.......

[@Sundablakr]

Wars are pointless yes, but sometimes you don't have a choice. I'm British and we didn't have a choice in WW2, it was fight or cease to exist as a culture and country.

[@marcusfranconium3392]

PS if you want to understand how this war actualy started its a real tragedy . Extra credits (extra history ) had made a good video on it , World War I: The Seminal Tragedy - The Concert of Europe - Extra History - Part 1 This series shows exactly how every one tried to prevent war and it and failed.

[@Juhani96]

UK's royal family was one who bury those seeds all over europe at 1800's, playing kinda big part at whole WW1 scenario's beginning. Every sibling hated each other way or another :l

[@marcusfranconium3392]

@@Juhani96 Well there is one step higher than the UK's royal family that is the dutch royal family as william of orange or the house of orange Nassau spread it around a bit before the UK royal familiy . So much so that they have claims on thrones around europe . As even queen Victoria is a decendent of the house of orange . THe current dutch king is a decendent of the Hohenzollern AKA the kings of prussia . And a decendent to the Romanovs . all pre 1800. Their junior branch of the house of nassau is now arch duke of luxembourgh , and only becouse of primogenator rules. The house of orange still can lay claim on the throne of the former kingdom of burgundy . And Holly roman empire . AS they are the last royals that ever held that position . and are still heads of state .

[@Juhani96]

@@marcusfranconium3392 thanks for this info :)

[@madurso]

This is the evil of humanity: youth is wasting their lives on wars waged by old, stupid men. There is no glory, this is just a tragedy.

[@stevenwicken4144]

BUT IT IS!!!!! A fact that to sucure peace is to prepare for war. Peace through strength, then ya don’t have to fight. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@marcusfranconium3392]

Just remember why europe is so hessitant in rearming and getting involved with wars . As if they do get involved and Rearm to full strenght , the world population must hide . as THis time its not just one european country that starts major conflicts and must be stopped by the rest , its now all imperial nations that are combined in to one If germany austria france italy spain portuguese dutch brits etc set the world a flames on their own just imagine all of these nations combined . It will not be pretty.

[@TheGelatinousSnake]

6 miles. 300k. 50,000 per mile. What a difference American dominance has made. We haven’t seen real wars since when? WW2? Korean War? Maybe Vietnam? American commitment, make war so overwhelmingly costly that peace and fair trade is always the preferable option.

[@michaelginnis521]

@ 4:25 been there already baby

[@SamWest-n7x]

So sad