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

[@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

[@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]

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[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@juanzulu1318]

​@@walterweiss7124of course. A parachuter or a Fallschirmjäger were legit targets, even in the sky. I guess the German ment this as a joke. I wish we could get along as those two old fellas nowadays where even a wrong pronoun starts a war.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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%

[@shounak000]

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

[@mch12311969]

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

[@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]

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[@PanzerdivisionWiking]

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!

[@jabersawaya7131]

Mark Felton the greatest narrative hitorion of all times

[@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.

[@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!

[@mikemikhail723]

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

[@Ash-ey9oy]

Nothing better

[@thomasfuller5932]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@filippos13]

Wow, a Mark Felton story about Greece!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@morgan97475]

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

[@jmanj3917]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@paulkirkland3263]

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

[@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.

[@williammiller8317]

Mark Felton is an absolute must watch on KZbin.

[@beavis6363]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@keithhopkins2861]

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

[@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

[@mikeohagan2206]

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

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Good morning Felton Fans

[@footrot17]

Good evening chap, 7:12 pm in Melbourne

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Good morning I’m in Germany

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Good evening

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Happy New Year!

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Good morning from Orlando

[@kevinremsen5627]

What a birthday present. Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@MrXdmp]

Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@richardcharay7788]

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

[@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

[@tackies100]

Like someone else mentioned: So well done on the incredibly realistic (looks like true contemporary footage) montage that compliments the story so well. Thanks again, Mark.

[@oncall21]

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

[@apkyoutub]

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

[@ΔημήτριοςΓαλανής-θ5ρ]

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

[@ianclark1122]

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

[@kimusary7529]

Nothing better then waking up to a Mark Felton upload!

[@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.

[@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]

🤭🤭

[@rens79]

Thank you very much for all your outstanding synthesis !

[@lex1945]

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

[@donl1846]

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

[@ADRAPER1303]

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

[@cheesecake667]

Haha

[@augustusimperator.avi1872]

And translation!

[@gma729]

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

[@whiteonggoy7009]

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

[@housney3949]

toi t engross

[@waynetomasjamessnow1830]

Congratulations on getting 1 million subs

[@bluebluerailroad5664]

thanks Dr. Mark, yet again a great video

[@kevinmckenzie8789]

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

[@mrsmugsmaz2594]

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

[@Fatkiller22]

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

[@theoberfaust]

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

[@Ιωάννης-ΠάριςΠαχής]

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

[@vonsprague7913]

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

[@charleswade2514]

The real life footage is timeless. You do a great job.

[@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....:)

[@Pvt_Badger0916]

Mark Felton productions another brilliant ww2 untold chapter... we need a Mark Felton productions day by day ww2 documentary at this rate

[@jw451]

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

[@rolfmayer7307]

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

[@j.z.598]

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

[@64mustangfan]

Mark Felton is my go-to place for truthful and unbiased history, thank you for your splendid productions Mark! I appreciate the specific mention of Kiwis and Aussies here. Being a Kiwi of German heritage and having my Greek friend here watching, we toast your success, and peace. Merry Christmac Sir.

[@pyrtwistPyrtwistWorldInMotion]

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

[@volairn70]

Thank you Mark for being everything that broadcast TV historical documentaries are not. Love your work.

[@swizzleswazzle9276]

75th subscriber division of the Felton army reporting sir!

[@prabhakarpr1]

Excellent Mark Felton.......Good events captured very nicely done on the first Paratrooper Assault

[@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!

[@mariuskroll829]

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

[@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.

[@ktonder1]

My weekly history lesson. Great video Dr. Felton!

[@Jim-ok9zi]

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

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Thanks, you too!

[@IKONtheband]

Brilliantly put together channel. Thank you and Seasons greetings.

[@haufe012]

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

[@Braunix]

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

[@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...

[@rogerhowell6269]

Always a great story to be told by Mark!

[@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

[@jaspreetmattu4446]

This guy is the best KZbinr by far i love his vids too much keep it up bro!

[@ΔημήτρηςΠαπαδόπουλος-θ9ρ]

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

[@jamesnapoli3353]

This is amazing stuff, Mark. I consider myself a WWII buff, but I've learned a lot from you and your detailed and informative features of 'little-known' aspects of the war. Best to you!

[@fitzroy8372]

Hey Mark, again great videos! Keep up the great work! Never disappointed!

[@GhostRanger5060]

Great video. Unlike the American parachutes which could be roughly steered by pulling on the risers, the German parachutes were unsteerable. Which meant they needed a much larger and much clearer drop-zone than their American counterparts. I can't imagine being a German paratrooper and finding myself falling into that canal with the steep, unclimbable sides. That was the first thing I thought about when I saw the photo of that bridge. Or falling toward any dangerous obstacle around a drop zone -- vehicles, telephone poles, trees, buildings, or powerlines. Landing with a combat parachute from a combat level (usually less than 1200 feet for a combat jump) is like jumping off an eight foot platform. You land like a sack of potatoes. To land standing up like in the movies or airshows requires a specially designed sport chute that is both "brake-able" and "steerable." Great documentary, Dr. Felton!