German Paratrooper Assault - Corinth Canal 1941

[@theodogeo]

My grandfather was in Corinth canal that time. He was serving in the Greek army and he was on a train carrying wounded Greek soldiers mainly from the Albanian front. The train was hit by Stukas. He described to me the hell of the bombing: the train in flames still moving, wounded soldiers jumping down and crawling to find cover, dismembered bodies everywhere, the horrifying sirens of the planes and the sky raining fire. He went under a carriage and he was saved by miracle but most around him were killed. Then, wounded, walked along with other survivors the whole 80 km distance to Athens (could not go to nearby Corinth as it was already taken by the Germans). In the last kilometers had to be carried by his comrades as he could not walk anymore: he was completely exhausted, bleeding and his feet full of open wounds.

[@philipnestor5034]

God bless your grandfather. He was part of the Greatest Generation that stood up to the Germans.

[@klausvonschmit4722]

Thanks for sharing your grandfather experience during the Second World War! I absolutely enjoy reading, or listening, or as in this case watching/listening! Truly, a horrific time while being a truly spectacular time in mankind’s history on this planet..

[@rrocketman]

Thank you for sharing the story of your amazing grandfather

[@bpapao]

@@philipnestor5034 now the new kids coming out of college calls that generation nazis! Even the allies are nazis now! did we really win?

[@formisfunction1861]

"We shall no longer say that Greeks fight like heroes, but rather, that heroes fight like Greeks." - Winston Churchill

[@smedley53]

I was fortunate , as a young man , to know both a German paratrooper, and an Australian soldier who had fought each other at the Corinth Canal. The German had migrated to Australia after the war, and they had become good friends.

[@Maverick-to7no]

Good God! ...what are the odds? Funny how 'the Universe' works, isn't it?-!🤔

[@semuapenuh]

But if the Nazis won the WWII then it would be a different story. Thank goodness they lost.

[@terminator2906]

I know the story from my father who was 15 years old at the time.i was also very lucky to meet a british soldier who was evacuated from NAFPLIO and had pictures he had taken where you could see the Stukas attack to the harbor. I also met a man from New Zealand who was retracing his father's steps through Greece in 1941. Also family members of New Zealand troops came to the area last year honouring the ANZAC troops that fought here

[@TheocratOfPoontang]

@@semuapenuh LOL Why do you even think this needs to be said? Of course.

[@algiz21]

@@semuapenuh wtf, it's no good thing they lost. Have you seen what hellscape we live in rn?!

[@csjrogerson2377]

When I was a young boy (in 61 now) living in an English countryside village pub, a local, Douglas Compton, who was same age a my WW2 veteran father, stated that he was in Greece. He managed to escape Crete and got to North Africa, where he was subsequently captured at Tobruk. Another local, Josef Rolff, who was a German alpine specialist from Bavaria and a paratrooper , was standing close by in the bar. (Josef had been captured at Cherbourg in '44 and sent to England, where he married a local lady and lives there until his death). Douglas said how he was defending Crete by shooting into the sky at the thousand of paratroopers, when Joe said, "You were shooting at me, you bastard." Douglas apologised and bought him a beer. That was 1971 and I'll never forget it.

[@walterweiss7124]

hilarious testimony, but the Germans were surely not better: they shot at allied parachuters in Normandy if i am not mistaken

[@telemark2247]

As a local (I am from Corinth) ,I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Felton ,to such a very informative video!

[@theophilosmantzanas9203]

Yes, I too am grateful. I have family in Messinia.

[@Stathube]

Since you are a local and you found this video informative, please inform him that there is no such town as " _Namfia_ "! It is called *Nauplion* .

[@tomasdetorquemada6499]

So la la video. No map, only mainstream informations. Like always. Watch „ace destroyer“ s video. He do a much better job.

[@myview5840]

When was the canal cut?

[@Estaihmar]

1892

[@stevengibbins8350]

Two of my great uncles were part of the team responsible for using the Bofors for blowing up the carelessly placed charges. Although Kiwi's they were of Irish extraction & we somewhat renowned for their short tempers, they managed to have a right royal fistfight with some German Paratroopers & they escaped to Crete where they were almost caught by the Germans as they had snuck into a wine cellar for some 'complimentary' samples when a German patrol arrived with the same thing in mind. The end result was a wine cellar bar brawl (This was what my Great Uncles noted it as in their diaries). As neither side wanted to fire a shot to destroy the wine it again resulted in a fistfight. My Great Uncles scarpered away with their precious 'complimentary' wine samples & a captured German Paratroop officer whom they had tried to immobilize by dropping a chair over his head & Immobilize him they did as the wicker type seat had gone over his helmet & the frame of the chair had dropped down to a point where German Paratroop Officer could not move his arms, so they perhaps somewhat naively decided that they'd take him with them. According to their diaries, once back at their camp they all got suitably lubricated (Including their captured German). They were mentioned in despatches. They were eventually evacuated to Egypt & fought in North Africa & Italy. Both of these rascals survived the war & managed to keep in touch with their former prisoner after the war.

[@CynicalOldDwarf]

Now that's a story I'd like to hear narrated by Mark!

[@algiz21]

Very cool to hear!

[@georget8008]

This story needs to become a war comedy

[@georget8008]

My greatest respect to your uncles who came to help my country. Respect to all Aussies and Kiwis who fought and died in Greece in the spring of 1941.

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

That's a story worth telling. "Don't shoot, think about the wine !" Funny, how the Germans thought the same and you end up with bar brawl where nobody gets seriously hurt. I like these little escapades way more than the bloody mess that the war was. Thanks for sharing.

[@tasospantazopoulos8217]

My grandfather fought in corinth against the germans and later fought in kalamata . He was a machine gunner and he described the bombing of the stukas as hell on earth. Thanks for the video Mark

[@Roller_Ghoster]

Merry Christmas Mr Felton and my fellow Mark Felton history legionnaires.

[@BenState]

get over yourse;f

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

@@BenState Now we see what is the problem with the world. Someone tries to be nice, and you have to be nasty. You Sir, are a right Prick.

[@Julianna.Domina]

Merry Christmas to you too, brother! Have a splendid day

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Merry Xmas mate, have a great new year.

[@mrshotgun9402]

I don't celebrate Christmas so imma just say happy holidays to y'all

[@bobdole53]

You deserve to be on TV doing hour long episodes, The narrative/pacing/quality of your work beats most of the stuff I've watched on tv throughout the years. No biases no propaganda, you get right to it and tell the story like a true teacher should. Thank you Mark

[@stevesullivan9752]

I have come across Dr Felton numerous times... quite pleasantly I may add... while watching the tube. Mostly on the Military Channel and History. Such a knowledgeable and we'll spoken man. "Honey... come in the room my Dear. Thus is the gent from KZbin I was telling you about... Mark Felton!"

[@comradekenobi6908]

Although I was rather skeptical about some of his videos about the Wehrmacht, overall all his videos are amazing

[@normanedwards9598]

If Mark was hired by a network, they would wreck his productions, editing them for political correctness, requiring him to do programs on things they judge to be good for their financial bottom line. He is great as he is and reaching millions.

[@tomcox6429]

Just realized I click the like button as soon as I open Mark Felton videos as I know I am going to love it and learn something new.

[@mch12311969]

In all my years reading about the Second World War, I do not recall anything about this operation, thank you Dr. Felton.

[@TreacherousFennec]

Your videos pulls me like a magnet, seeing such a talented author sharing history with us like this is fascinating to me

[@jaspreetmattu4446]

Yessss i agree 100%

[@blackpowderuser373]

Another great video, Mark! Only heard about the airborne assault on Crete, but not on the Corinth Bridge. Well done!

[@Wolfsschanze99]

Black powder, Also airborne assaults on sections of the French maginot lines in 1940, landed gliders on top of the bunkers.

[@docharley4535]

Me neither - impressive what Mark reveals; he should get more Patreon supporters!

[@blackpowderuser373]

@@Wolfsschanze99 I meant about the Greek Campaign alone, sorry for the confusion. But yes, I also know about the airborne assaults in the Low Countries and France.

[@Wolfsschanze99]

@@blackpowderuser373 LOL OMG Apologies Black Powder.

[@skyden24195]

Same thought here.

[@skimmer8774]

Apparently the British were not prepared at all for this as they lost the bridge,towns and a very high number of troops. Fantastic job Mark and thank you.

[@hartmutwrith3134]

Thank you Mark Felton for your documentations! Just an anectdote: The father of one of my co workers had been a car mechanic in the Luftwaffe back then. He had been quickly trained to jump out of a plane with a parachute. Carrying a box with British distributor rotors for the British military vehicles. When left back these military cars where disabled by british drivers putting off the distributor rotors. This mans job was to to replace the rotors of the disabled cars on exactly that raid you cover with your docu. Thought that might be of interest.

[@panzerivausfg4062]

Well, I'm Greek and a huge fan of your videos and of WWII history generally! Though, I have never heard about that! Thank you for the great video!

[@filippos13]

Wow, a Mark Felton story about Greece!

[@costaroumeliotis4639]

Mark Felton making a video about Greece!? I never thought I’d see the day

[@kal.50bmg32]

He didn´t. Who cares Greece? He made a video about the German paratroopers.

[@NayelsasDreams]

My grandmother was Corinthian and lived very close to the train station when the Stukas bombarding was taking place. She had the same haunting experience as other testimonials here. I will never forget her describing the severely wounded soldiers screaming while trying to flee and the sea side next to the station turning red from all the blood and the dismembered bodies of dead soldiers. A cold blood massacre. She was 14 years old at the time.

[@Arkus-Duntov]

Congrats on passing 1 million subs Dr. Felton! Just noticed. Very well deserved!

[@lonniebailey4989]

I think he made a post a week ago, but hey, better late than never.

[@housney3949]

jrigol jrigol mai sa lag

[@mikemikhail723]

Watching a newly released Mark felton video on a rainy day makes me very happy

[@Ash-ey9oy]

Nothing better

[@thomasfuller5932]

Nothing like the notification of a mark felton production to motivate you in the morning.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers! Something to watch while I'm soaking out here in the hot tub. Keep up the good work. Greetings from NZ

[@jacobcreech4382]

Good timing for us kiwis eh

[@alexdobma4694]

Me, who just woke up for online classes, tired out of my mind: 0_0

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

@@jacobcreech4382 chur bro

[@KiwiStuff]

@@tomccycle60 You mean yesterday. 😉

[@heamatone]

Great story involving us kiwis

[@shounak000]

Not just the Falschrimjäger, it seems Dr Felton also drops exciting videos out of nowhere. Thanks for your hard work sir.

[@vblake530530]

I fancy myself an amateur WW II historian. Then I watch your stuff for 10 min and reality sets in of just how LITTLE I know.

[@Platanis2008]

🤭🤭

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

What a battle! Thank you for covering much lesser known actions of both sides! We look forward to everything you consistently work on and put out! Cheers Mark!

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Clive Dunn, who played Lance Corporal Jones in Dads army was captured at Corinth Canal in April 1941

[@cdilandro67]

I guess " he did panic" on that occasion.... 🙂

[@freebornjohn2687]

He was in the Queens Own 4th Hussars along with my father and 550 others. My father managed to get back to Egypt along with about 125 others, the rest were taken prisoner, killed, wounded or drowned on the ships moving the soldiers from Greece to Crete and then on to Cairo. It was the regiment's first engagement. The Germans found taking Crete more difficult.

[@ADRAPER1303]

Good thing the Germans had that orchestra jumping with them, they think of everything.

[@cheesecake667]

Haha

[@augustusimperator.avi1872]

And translation!

[@jmanj3917]

The music from the era, playing during the parachute jumps, is pure motivation!

[@MegaMark0000]

"Hey, Hans, Should we really be piling these explosives on the bridge instead of hurling them into the water"? "Naaaaw, it'll be fine"

[@hayro252]

Seems some fallschirms had a hoarding problem in very wrong way.

[@noobster4779]

@Guy Incognito Or the paratroopers trying to keep them to increase their own combat potential. Paratrooper lack major weapons and there was the possibility of german troops taking longer then expected to reach them, leaving them cut off from supply. Explosives come in very handy if you have nothing else really to properly defend yourself. Or if they themselfs have to blow the bridge to before they might lose it.

[@NSHorseheadSD70]

The British made sure they didn't go to waste

[@fchanMSI]

Famous last words. The British & the Commonwealth can’t hit us from that far...

[@skyden24195]

I don't care what Universe you're from, jumping from an airplane onto a battlefield has got to be beyond frightening. Thanks for another great insight video, Mr. Mark Felton.

[@westpointsnell4167]

Nothing between your feet and the ground

[@matteaspennachio6547]

Nice 3 AM upload (eastern time), great information and narration as always!

[@DakotaofRaptors]

2 AM here

[@aslamnurfikri7640]

3:11 pm here

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@aslamnurfikri7640 I'm from Texas

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@richardgomez8010 Corpus?

[@danielgreen3715]

They were the Enemy but what Brave Lads they were all the same and true pioneers of air mobility thankyou Dr Felton for another albeit brief glimpse back in time!

[@lalxl]

Mark, I am so happy that you reached a million subscribers. Your research and storytelling is absolutely phenomenal and I am glad to have discovered your channel. You are my go to history channel for over a year now. Just WOW.

[@rocky5755]

Great to see this footage. My father was a Fourth Hussar at Corinth but was not captured until late October 1941. He was just 21. I remind myself what he lived through when I get frustrated by lockdown during this Pandemic!

[@chroniccrypto5621]

My grandfather fought in the Greek army through these times and was apart of all of this. He survived the war and passed away March 9th, 2010. My dad passed away on the same day 8 years later in March 9th, 2018 just several hours apart.

[@theophilosmantzanas9203]

My mother's first husband died fighting the Italians and then the Germans and died in the fighting against the Germans. I am pleased to hear your grandfather survived.

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

My grandfather fought in the Navy on the submarine Papanikolis

[@dantesfootballreviews8464]

my condolences on your loss

[@chroniccrypto5621]

@@theophilosmantzanas9203 ya my grandfather and grandmother and her sister survived, but the nazi's killed the rest of her family. They were the only 3 survivors. It was a horrible war.

[@chroniccrypto5621]

@@ElGrecoDaGeek if he's still around thank him for his service

[@MyLateralThawts]

Thank you Dr Felton, for settling the debate as to how the bridge was actually destroyed. The erroneous claim that it was a sharpshooter firing an Enfield can now be laid to rest.

[@whiteonggoy7009]

So engrossed with watching I almost forgot to give the thumbs up..

[@housney3949]

toi t engross

[@MrXdmp]

Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@arnonuhm4022]

Note to Fallschirmjäger-self: Never pile explosives on a bridge.

[@Tjalve70]

That wasn't fallschirmjägers. It was the engineers who did that. They probably wanted to save the explosives for later use. But yes, they shouldn't have placed them all in a single pile.

[@terrygrossmann2295]

Oops I meant to move those. Had to stop for tea.

[@theodoros9428]

And never running in a bridge with explosives

[@Ulvetann]

A wise man said: Never stockpile high explosives on something You are already protecting with your life.

[@johnconran9327]

@@Tjalve70 They were Fallschirmjagers engineers, like the fellows that attacked Eben Emael.

[@morgan97475]

Another interesting video. I'm still always amazed to watch German paratroopers jumping with arms extended since I was taught the complete opposite.

[@prinpupper7846]

Finally an episode on Greece

[@Psychol-Snooper]

The Greek defense against Italy and Albania was a marvelous thing! I hope Greece celebrates her defenders.

[@panzerivausfg4062]

@@Psychol-Snooper We are the only country in Europe that celebrated their entry in WWII after the historical " NO" from Ioannis Metaxas and the war against Italy!

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@panzerivausfg4062 Well you gave Mussolini a hell of a black eye! Not as good as the one the Italians gave him... that was more of a full body black eye.

[@comradekenobi6908]

Kings and Generals did a good video on them

[@panzerivausfg4062]

@@Psychol-Snooper Well, yes

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

When I was a kid there was a tv show called WARS OF THE WORLD and aired on Sunday evenings. I watched it religiously with my Dad as; he was a Guadalcanal and several other Islands; combat veteran of WWII. Your production is equal to the quality of that show if not better.

[@odonovan]

7:39 - I love the fact their band parachuted in first, so they could have that stirring, inspirational music as they were landing. 🪂 🎶 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 🎶 🪂

[@Ulvetann]

Must not forget the size of the bols of the cameraman, that goes first, taking his time setting up the camera, make some coffe, then wait for the actual paras to land, but I guess it was more civilized those days.

[@seppeisenmann8710]

Another WW2 gem fr. Dr. Felton. Keep them coming Doc; I just can't have enough of these historical events 'missed' by other historians.

[@user-xk6dy2fk9m]

Thank you for the video.Greetings from Greece!!!

[@pascalpacman3962]

Thanks mark

[@crunz91]

I’m so late to the Mark Felton party but on the bright side I have so much superb content to enjoy.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Welcome aboard!

[@robertcolajezzi5273]

@@MarkFeltonProductions hey mark really enjoy watching your content was wondering if you could do a video on military WWll footwear, since being an infantry vet i know your feet are the most important thing to take care of and also the average german soldier on the eastern front was marching on foot throughout russia and eastern europe covering vast distances

[@richardcharay7788]

This is a German paratrooper operation that I was unaware of. Thanks for the video.

[@corneelbouman2237]

Nice, always good to see a new video from Mark

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

Or even an old one I surprised myself recentl with the rendlesham forest incident I’m re I must have seen it but a rerun was always enjoyedX

[@slick4401]

I had never even heard of the Corinth Canal operation and here is Dr. Felton with wide detailing and even actual footage of the event.

[@Jim-ok9zi]

Thanks for posting another really interesting vid mark. All the best for Christmas and new year. 👍

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Thanks, you too!

[@kevinremsen5627]

What a birthday present. Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@jimc.goodfellas]

Good morning Felton Fans

[@footrot17]

Good evening chap, 7:12 pm in Melbourne

[@justarandompanzerkampfwage9790]

Good morning I’m in Germany

[@Ash-ey9oy]

Good evening

[@farqitol]

Happy New Year!

[@howardrickert2558]

Good morning from Orlando

[@gregblackburn4280]

When the pilot cut back the throttles I got excited....I used to skydive and the pilot cutting back the engine was the signal to begin the exit. I haven't jumped in years but still get excited. Excellent "superman exits" by the Fallschirmjagers.

[@beavis6363]

Excellent. Thanks Mark. I enjoy learning new WWII details from watching your content.

[@kimusary7529]

Nothing better then waking up to a Mark Felton upload!

[@bluebluerailroad5664]

thanks Dr. Mark, yet again a great video

[@gma729]

Another Brilliant Presentation, by Dr. Mark Felton !! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 👍👍

[@oncall21]

In a word - fascinating. Thanks for sharing Dr Felton.

[@rens79]

Thank you very much for all your outstanding synthesis !

[@theoberfaust]

Another Great One !!! Have a Merry Christmas Mark!! Thanks for all your great work!

[@Fatkiller22]

Man I saw paratroopers and thought my pathfinder video wish was made. But any Felton video is a good video.

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

Being a fan of Mark Felton and his channel, when I watch some sub standard WWII videos on other channels, for fun, I comment that they should watch Mark Felton's channel for much better, truthful videos to see how a proper video should be done with commentary....:)

[@paulkirkland3263]

Great video about another of the lesser known, yet crucial operations during WW2. Thanks as usual, Dr. F

[@nonamesplease6288]

Thank you for covering this lesser known battle. We do not often hear about the Greek campaign and the geopolitical and military aspects of it. Great job.

[@williammiller8317]

Mark Felton is an absolute must watch on KZbin.

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

Mr. Felton, I can't thank you enough for all the work you do to bring us these fascinating videos! I literally cannot get enough of them and watch many a second or third time. You've really helped many of us while away the time during this pandemic. You're the best at what you do sir!

[@keithhopkins2861]

Amazing that Mark find all the supporting video content that supports the topic, most unseen

[@mrsmugsmaz2594]

Love these videos they get me ready to know a history question, thanks mark

[@rednaughtstudios]

As a New Zealander reading about the Greek and Crete campaigns is fairly depressing. The lack of air cover didn’t help either. Reading Roald Dahl’s first hand description of 5 Hurricanes vs a sky black with Messerschmitts is chilling too. A stuff up pretty much from start to end. So many mistakes to learn from.

[@pyrtwistPyrtwistWorldInMotion]

First time I noticed how the weapons canisters were dropped. Great footage!

[@rogerhowell6269]

Always a great story to be told by Mark!

[@swizzleswazzle9276]

75th subscriber division of the Felton army reporting sir!

[@jabersawaya7131]

Mark Felton the greatest narrative hitorion of all times

[@haufe012]

A pefect history lesson for the first coffee of the day. Lovely ;)

[@apkyoutub]

Hello from Argos, Greece. Happy to watch something about my city on my favourite channel!

[@stevedietrich8936]

I've been across the reconstructed bridge. The canal isn't but about 25 meters wide at the bottom and maybe triple that at the bridge level. Interesting video.

[@Braunix]

I appreciate the strictly fact based documentaries of Mr. Felton. No political correctness speech, no biased perspectives. Just facts, always edited comprehensivly.

[@jw451]

7.18pm Mon eve in Syd Oz and just in time for an enthralling episode in Dr Feltons now extensive channel .

[@fensoxx]

Another fantastic story Mark thank you! I love how you tell both sides of the conflict with equal vigor, facts, and depth. No spin here.

[@vonsprague7913]

Excellent original footage. Here's to 2M subscribers sir.

[@user-yd3st4fi3q]

Thank you Dr. Felton for the Greece related video! Now hoping for a coverage of the Battle of Crete.

[@lex1945]

Always a pleasure to be able to watch another great history vid from Mark. Thank you!

[@ar4040smith]

Mr Felton, would love for you to do a video series on the defense of St Vith. So much has been done on Bastogne, but the delaying action at St Vith has been criminally neglected!

[@j.z.598]

Yeah! Thank you Mark! Hello from San Jose, California!

[@donl1846]

Once again Professor Felton does it again with great footage and a wealth of information, many thanks.

[@user-ps2vj1zh4e]

Mr Felton I believe that you should make a video about the battle of Crete as a greek I would love to see that. Nice video as always take care

[@mikeohagan2206]

mark felton could make watching paint dry interesting. thanks again for your great programs.

[@RimsModels]

Great video my friend loved it thanks for sharing and stay safe 👍👍

[@columbaiona3081]

Was there at the canal bridge in 1970 - impressive piece of Engineering!

[@alphons4981]

So far so good.

[@rolfmayer7307]

Excellent job, Mr. Felton. Each of your videos are very interesting and you can learn a lot about history.

[@MrJamesjustin]

Another exceptional episode. Thankyou Mark, and a very merry Christmas to you. I look forward to more or your wonderful work in the new year.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Many thanks!

[@kevinmckenzie8789]

Great production Dr. Felton! The video you provided is amazing. Please keep these great WWll stories coming.

[@mehtva6537]

Last time i was this early, the luftwaffe had air superiority over Europe

[@alexdobma4694]

Oh you were REAL early huh

[@otten5666]

The last time I was this early the same dull comment was posted.

[@GarioTheRock]

@@otten5666 They still make me laugh, after all this time.

[@alex20776a]

that is the kind of joke that only someone with a deep knowledge of history would appreciate

[@bigblue6917]

They never ever had air superiority over Britain and as Britain is part of Europe then your statement needs some qualification

[@jerrycallison6125]

Thank you, sir. A merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Same to you!

[@johnahhyou]

Thank you for the vids.

[@ianclark1122]

Mr Felton, your productions are the best history lessons ever. Brilliant, again........

[@waynetomasjamessnow1830]

Congratulations on getting 1 million subs

[@mariuskroll829]

Thank's for another episode of pure amazement. You never cease to tell us sth complete new