Grim Facts About Russia's All-Female Battalion Of Death

Kicking out recruits simply for giggling. Fighting enemy combatants and their own countrymen. A leader who escaped a death sentence. Russia's all-female Battalion of Death has one of the most fascinating stories in all of European history.
#Russia #Female #Army
The fight for women's rights | 0:00
Maria Bochkareva's rough childhood | 1:27
An army of harassers | 2:30
Shaming men into fighting | 3:30
Vows of chastity | 4:25
Death before capture | 5:09
The death of the Death Battalion | 5:45
The women at the Winter Palace | 6:31
American accounts | 7:29
Appealing to world leaders | 8:36
The red death of Maria Bochkareva | 9:33
The unfortunate conclusion | 10:38
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[@GrungeHQ]

What style of film would you like to see made about these soldiers from WWI?

[@MariaAbrams]

It's be awesome if Quentin Terantino did a movie about them lol. It'd be interesting, that's for sure! Lol.

[@lcplapiata5501]

Should do grim facts about the native Americans getting forced of their land

[@lcplapiata5501]

@@Jefferson.69 haha or maybe the yanks as usual lied an gave them disease ridden blankets. It's to be expected from Yankee cowards. Look at Afghanistan lol

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

As close to the truth as possible and possibly made by a European country to get a fair account as possible.If this movie is made in Russia you can be sure they will gloss over all account of alcoholism , abuse and downplaying their role in the war effort.

[@KRYPTOS_K5]

A film with truth. Neither a globalist film centered on any speech against the natural differential gender roles as a piece of anti national ideology nor a self centered Communist or Nationalist apologetics. Even a Freudian film would be better than a typical today's Hollywood American/European film with their typical approachs to distort the meaning of art and humanity. Brasil

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

This unit during WW1 had more propaganda value than actual impact. They saw minimal combat. They were meant to shame the male deserters, since desertion was becoming a major problem as the imperial Russian army started crumbling in 1916/1917.

[@kennmossman8701]

Catherine the Great was not Russian. Catherine was born in the province of Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia, Holy Roman Empire, as Princess Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg.

[@hungsolow7090]

Which explains why she killed her husband and reversed the law banning Jesuit priest from entering Russia, she invited them back and allowed them to set up shop and have free range , traitor, the religion itself worships the image of a female which explains why it appeals to so many of them , just like in the garden of eden the devil uses her too subvert God's laws and the righteous and has been using the same tactic every since

[@kristiskinner8542]

But- she would have been a Russian citizen so therefore Russian

[@fadu4802]

Yeah we know, but she was far more important to the story of Russia than of Germany

[@zulubeatz1]

They had a referendum and annexed her

[@KRYPTOS_K5]

All Vikings ... Modern slavic people have lots of Varangian blood.

[@gem3506]

I honestly never knew anything about this. I think it's a good thing to have video's as such and are able to teach people something new that they may have never known.

[@daniellebcooper7160]

agreed.

[@yaboyed5779]

There’s a movie. Not the best but still entertaining.

[@alaric_]

Technically, women in part of Russia got a right to vote in 1906. Namely in Finland that was still part of the Russian Empire under the name of Grand Duchy of Finland. But in practice, Russia gave the women their right to vote later. Sidenote, not really about the subject of video but: Finland gained more liberties and self-determination during the 100 years of Russian rule more than it did during 700 years of Swedish rule. Things changed for the worse towards the end of Tsarist rule around 1900 and the last good thing ever to happen from the Russian side was the granting of independence in 1917 by Lenin.

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

Been all downhill for Finland since Russia cut them loose?

[@niklasmakalainen866]

@@thatlittlevoice6354 hell no! Compare standard of living between finland and russia

[@James-fb9lw]

@@thatlittlevoice6354Is it that little voice in your head that tells you that? Your country is and always has been shit.

[@trident6547]

Finland was a part of Sweden until 1809. It had the same rights as any other part of Sweden. Those rights it got from Russia were pretty soon starting to erode and at the end of the 19th century with the Russification of the country being a constant threat and the cosncription of finnishmales into the Russian army, wich was promised by the tsar that it would never happen a resistannce movement started forming. My mothers grandfather was part of it. He was also a member of the parliament with the first women as members of parliament. He was also inolved in the weapon smuggling wich you can read about in Wikipedia "John Grafton".

[@mantapjiwa632]

"The palace was defended by a force, known as the "BATTALION OF DEATH" "Who immediately gave up"

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@richardoconnor1821]

Well done!

[@lindyjohnstone7063]

I don't understand how the men could be that narrow minded and cruel to women fighting the same fight to protect their home and ended up dying in worse ways than the enemy would of done it's sickening and heartbreaking .

[@mwblackbelt]

@Lindy Johnstone That's the truth! They were on the same side! But I've also heard a male Marine in the US tell a female Marine veteran that he'd just shoot any female Marine in his foxhole so that "he wouldn't have to protect her" Many men are either misogynistic assholes, or have no clue that there are plenty of women who can not only take care of themselves, but they can fight and have the man's 6 as well.

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

They weren't

[@joyfulflame3336]

It's the belief system that guides people. Let's see people belief system ●Her belief system "Fight for country & prove that women can also do better than men."= She trained women strictly. ●Bolsheviks Men "Men can do whatever they want to women, women should be put in their place."= Their own men exploited them. ●Rapist "Rape is good thing. Life is sex. So, have to do whatever it takes to reach that goal."= They raped ●My belief "Give & take respect. Destroy & kill the enemy boss rather than wasting time fighting sheep minded goons."= Beated many guys who try to be Alpha male infront of me with their stupid weak friends. Give respect & take respect had destroyed my relationship with many friends. They can't handle if I treat them same way they treat me.😢 See🤲... Its quite simple to know people but people don't tell their belief system easily. You have to watch their actions, behaviors & philosophy for the long time. Then you will know people better.😊

[@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X]

It's called equality you bigot

[@Wolfen443]

In WWII was worst for the women caught in uniform from all sides. They did not discriminate in the raping and execution of them, especially in the Eastern Front the Germans Specially.

[@roderickreilly9666]

My great grandfather was executed by the Bolsheviks in Archangelsk, giving his wife and daughter time to flee to Sweden.

[@genesanford9412]

great story . would love to see the film.

[@Jsmith2024]

I enjoyed the movie "Battalion" and wish I could find it again. This is a good explanation of what happened in the movie.

[@donkeyslayer9879]

Faces only a mother could love.

[@juanherediaambriz4257]

Ja ja ja a blind mother

[@daniellinehan63]

A heroine

[@andrewf2]

A step mother, maybe

[@lianefehrle9921]

I would love to see that movie. Those women were tough. Where did you hear about this one?

[@gem3506]

That's the same thing I wanted to know as well.

[@mlktoast1975]

It's on Amazon streaming.

[@bazinga7274]

Upišete na youtube ruski ratni filmovi i tu bi vam se trebalo izbaciti ja sam prije dva tjedna pogledao taj film!

[@mckenziemorris4768]

I actually got recommended this movie on Amazon when I was ordering another great Russian military women called Battle for Sebastopol, about the Russian woman becoming one of the greatest snipers in history with 309 confirmed kills during ww2. Her initials are LP since I don't want to dishonor her name. Liudmila Pavlichenko was her name I believe. If you like this movie then you'll love Battle for Sebastopol.

[@sharonrigs7999]

What is this film called?

[@ultraredd]

The recent Moscow International Film Festival took note of the centenary of WWI’s commencement (which was on July 28th) with a presentation of footage and ideas from an upcoming Russian feature film titled “Battalion of Death.” The story is based on real events during WWI, but the project is more than just a reenactment: Its production is being supported by the Ministry of Culture and, by extension, President Vladimir Putin. Source: Indie Wire

[@donlawrence1428]

nice story, i wonder what parts the spin doctors distorted...

[@mikekenney8362]

Wasn’t Catherine the Great, German?

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Yes. She also imported a ton of German experts. During WW1, quite a few of the Russian generals were from the Baltic German aristocracy.

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

Makes me wonder about the rest of the content.

[@juanherediaambriz4257]

@@Waldemarvonanhalt so in in ww2 they were basically batling german against german I mean the boys in power if that's the case poor civilians we have to pay the greed of Kings over and over and some people still are very fond of them

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

@@juanherediaambriz4257 No, I'm referring to WW1, not WW2.

[@kristiskinner8542]

She was the Empress of Russia- therefore she would have been a Russian citizen no matter where she was born etc

[@ghostface1628]

It's sad how some of the Russian male soldiers treated these female soldiers they fought hard and Deserve so much respect 🙏 godbless

[@gregfloh7732]

The horror that the Wehmacht and the SS left behind, especially in the USSR, also encouraged women to fight. As paramedics and fighters. They are still honored and named far too little today. Exceptions are female snipers. In thoughts of all the brave women who lost their lives

[@ropeburnsrussell]

This film is about WW1.

[@beachgirl1947]

Great vid; just cut the music. Not necessary.

[@johnbower7452]

Isn't it strange that as far back as WW1 Russia had women soldiers on the front line, yet here in the west many countries (despite the rise of feminism) still refuse to send women to the front and put them in harm's way.

[@minhthunguyendang9900]

What’s the title of the movie used in this video ?

[@natestakely1478]

Bochkerva told Joey Stallin I want to go somewhere Ive never been. He said " how bout the kitchen, boom-she. And promise never my bedroom my wilting tulip.

[@jayglithero524]

The Aurora was a light cruiser, not a battleship. She's still there for you to see.

[@gma729]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤛🤛👍👍

[@delryn256]

Props for Russian women wanting equality and actually stepping up.

[@VinhNguyen-fb9lk]

Had a one night stand w a Russian woman once…needless to say I couldn’t move from waist down d next day…she even told me ‘ now you know Russian woman! 😢

[@bobyouel7674]

REspect

[@billymule961]

Man, Russian men were no prize.

[@tomg5800]

Still aren't.

[@daniellinehan63]

That's why many Russian women idolize putin- he's in " shape" and acts " virile"

[@billymule961]

@@daniellinehan63 Even though he has a teeny weenie complex?

[@greendude7650]

How the nation survived is kinda a miracle with the facts what they did to their own people. "I don't like your slightly different accent" "Well I don't like your slightly different accent"

[@dilbertbob5420]

Is it a female battalion or squad? A battalion could number between 500 to 700 soldiers, depending upon it's type. A squad is generally 12 - 16 soldiers.

[@zacharyboni1118]

The movie's name is "Battalion".

[@jamesvandemark2086]

So Bochkareva is partly responsible for our relative's US Army regiment, The Wolfhounds, being sent to Siberia. Its a small world.

[@basedmonitored5191]

Wait, every man hated this woman? Anyone ever think that maybe SHE was the problem?

[@CC-hx5fz]

You think women only exist to make life easy for weak men?

[@ruwanwijesundera9405]

Correction to the producers; Please know that the Russian women got the voting rights before the British women.

[@jeffestrada6857]

Full respect to the Russian women. Pretentious Western women wouldnt last a minute compared to these brave people. Full respect 👍

[@theevildeaddy2352]

are you aware that there are women in the army in western nations or...?

[@chrislaurenceleo]

They really didn't do much fighting and when they did most ran away

[@TedBronson1918]

That was the military - the Russian military of WW I. They sorted out the sick and weak (as well as they could) and kept the strong and healthy - most often of the peasant and worker classes. They did the exact same thing in WW II but drew from a much wider pool of people, recruiting deep into Asia. People are people and toughness comes from the inside. You learn to deal with your horrible situation and conditions the best you can. Any pretentious attitude is lost in a worthwhile military because it becomes obvious that it doesn't fly there. Only what you can do counts - the rest is bullshit. You should be comparing those Russian women to the American women of those days - NOT modern ones. I daresay that you'll find them to be equally tough and determined, and probably a lot handier with a rifle/gun than the Russian women were. Life was pretty tough across the US back in those days.

[@honorladone8682]

Who knew!!! She's not photogenic. Not that that matters.

[@donkeyslayer9879]

More than you know.

[@shieldmaiden2660]

The film is called "Battalion". I personally loved it!

[@thebeautifulones5436]

" I like my women big and strong" Borat

[@muthrfuqrjonz3530]

Great story great job however the music needs to be removed immediately.

[@UncaDave]

Is it known where she is buried?

[@welshpete12]

I had very limited time in Russia but made good friends there . We talked many times on the phone when I returned home . The impression I got was even today women are still second class citizens !

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

What makes a citizen? Of course women aren't "second class" citizens... Whatever that is

[@RG_326]

What movie are those clips from?

[@simonkevnorris]

The movie is called Battalion.

[@kevinedwards7079]

Also no a mattress gang you get shaggy and a tag .

[@Skipper.17]

What was the name of the movie.

[@simonkevnorris]

Battalion.

[@Avoid_The_Clap-Jimmy_Dugan]

Narrator looks like Brady Quinn

[@ClintEastwood008]

and the united sates must be in any case against russia in the ongoing war in ucraine. Instead looking for peace between ucrainian and russian! Seeling weapons that interesse only! Too the other countrys where soustaine russia. Not only the states where soustaine ucraine. The madness must go forward in any case! Only with love you can win! Not with hate!

[@clementkong8133]

It’s so interesting to see that the cultural context behind those women being forced to fight as well as the very cultural sentiment that lead up to the revolution essentially boils down to the Russian men at the time were not living up to their responsibilities and that women like Bochkareva felt that she has to step up for them. Bochkareva; she was hurt by men throughout her entire life from her father, to abusive husbands after abusive husbands, to her male comrades who took her and her woman’s war efforts for granted and being resentful that she and her women were doing the job the men neglected to do competently; and many of those resentful male soldiers ended up fighting for the Bolsheviks.

[@budwhite9591]

What’s the movie

[@simonkevnorris]

Battalion.

[@pauld9561]

Ahh, the follies of Russia seems never-ending.

[@njbobf]

Will this be Putin's next move?

[@dougerrohmer]

So what were they? A regiment, a battalion or a squad?

[@Vampybattie]

Battalion

[@dagothur76839]

Read the fucking title of the video bruh

[@joecel9620]

Taking their jobs and forcing them to fight. Cowards.

[@markmewordz6860]

The road to hell is paved with good intent.

[@kristiskinner8542]

Intentions

[@xochiltescobar392]

💪👱‍♀️ I don't care where you from woman are strong

[@donkeyslayer9879]

Enjoy your delusion.

[@0Zolrender0]

I love what you did at the end trying to spin Putin as only recognising them to help his political ambitions. Maybe he was doing it because he is a patriot as they were.

[@stephendavis6066]

Patriots don't loot their country and create catastrophic wars..

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

Nope. He's a corksmoker.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

Putin uses patriotism to silence dissent. He is interested in power and money.

[@kristiskinner8542]

🙄 sure yeah he's a real patriot

[@Parabellum-oe3sw]

The Russians certainly achieved women‘s quotas in this one 😂

[@Arltratlo]

Cat the great been German!

[@Rustsamurai1]

What a bad idea.

[@plasticfoods22]

Z O V

[@mostaqueali2658]

AMAZON'S come from Russian Empire.

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

Looks like a bunch of male UFC fighters….

[@Vampybattie]

Yeah they will always be stronger then you lmfao

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

@@Vampybattie HAHAHAHA YOU AS WELL!!!! 👏👏👏😂

[@donkeyslayer9879]

I never realized UFC was in such bad shape.

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

@@donkeyslayer9879 😂

[@haroldkreye8770]

That’s a man, baby.

[@mattclements1348]

Social justice, sounds familiar, oh no .....

[@vaunfestus9768]

Imagine the stench

[@larry1824]

Once a month they got really really really nasty

[@mazambane286]

But only for 3 or 4 days

[@takitam2521]

Legends created for prophaganda reasons

[@FA-wg1kp]

Please stick to history facts and leave National Endowment for Democracy/CIA cliches out. Putin.... really? Do you realize that we are not in the 1950's?.

[@kristiskinner8542]

🙄

[@Wolfen443]

The Amazon film is not bad, but too theatrical for my taste, I could prefer a more professional and realistic film or documentary. The real life is far more brutal and tragic, while moving as well.

[@patwarburtonr7488]

Many signs are out there yet many turn a blind eye. Jesus break through the blindness and hardness of heart that keeps many bound in darkness. Let your light shine through and help bring many more to salvation before it’s too late. 🙏

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Seems like back then and even now , every Russian was either an alcoholic or an abuser or both.

[@simonkelly6189]

6mins 12 sec why lie and say the men moked them ... what you paraphrase thay apparently Said was not the definition of mocking so this just gibberish ur spouting or

[@karanmonza7534]

🐒

[@Josh_Exitcamper]

1st

[@neilbush9873]

This reminds me of school ,being fed facts with out knowing the sources. propaganda or what?

[@steverobson8827]

What are selling? Have you faced war? Make your point worth while.

[@marcelmuloin3576]

I've always felt women were just as good as men and a lot better than most.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Average height, muscle contractility, bone density, height, hormone profiles, eye cone/tube ratio etc say otherwise.

[@donkeyslayer9879]

That's only your opinion, which in the larger scheme of things is nearly meaningless.

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

How overly egalitarian of you.

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel7204]

Yea , at cooking and cleaning..

[@robynholliday1150]

@@edpreston1635 wonder who makes all those ratings?

[@johnmoss1157]

Stop with the distracting stupid background music noise. Listened 10 seconds and left. Stupid distraction ruins your message.

[@davidcolley7714]

Not inclined to listen to damn American playing at being a historian

[@greendude7650]

You were that one noisy kid in the back of the class everyone hated.

[@brianhawk1854]

Who cares who cares

[@Jeffrie_Baer]

VICTORY TO RUSSIA ❤❤❤

[@mrchihuahuaboy4306]

🇺🇸

[@Jeffrie_Baer]

@@mrchihuahuaboy4306 I used to feel that way :-(

[@mrchihuahuaboy4306]

@@Jeffrie_Baer I love America we have our faults but I’m an American I’ll stand by my country no matter what!

[@Jeffrie_Baer]

@@mrchihuahuaboy4306 I'm still trying to, but 2020 was a complete disaster that totally destroyed the reputation of this country to the whole world.

[@mrchihuahuaboy4306]

@@Jeffrie_Baer that may be true but a real American stands by there county always

[@johnmcentegart8537]

Listening to this from an American whos country enslaved the Africans and build a country on slavery.

[@germanshepherd6638]

You better not eat chocolate, it’s grown by child slaves in Africa!

[@M1911jln]

If you think that is an accurate summary of the formation of the USA, then you are very uneducated about American history.

[@mazambane286]

African slaves picked cotton. That hardly contributed 0.01% to the US economy. Get your facts straight before hitting those keys.

[@masonshroyer6007]

Not a very bright individual are we

[@tanler7953]

You should apologize to every soldier who died in the Civil War fighting against slavery.

[@bobyouel7674]

REspect