Murdered SAS men in the Vosges - Yamaha MT-10SP Operation Loyton tour PART ONE

[@rockyk3973]

Bravo Tim. Many thanks for this content. Love the blend of commentary, WW2 history and holiday on bikes. Now to go find some full length documentaries on the SAS and their operations in France to complete my appreciation of their sacrifice. We are so blessed to be able to enjoy our freedoms because of the sacrifices of men like that. Under appreciated so often these days it seems. Even though I hail from Northern California with some of the best roads in the world, I so envy you chaps for being able to just ride onto a train, hop off in France and then ride to explore beautiful scenery and WW2 historical sites. That is, all while riding bikes and within a day or two from home. PS Every time I hear the growl of your SP's engine it makes me laugh out loud. I bought a used '23 SP several months ago and I feel instantly connected when you include the sound of your bike revving on the gas. 😊

[@rockyk3973]

As a follow up to my earlier comment, the attached link is a documentary that chronicles the post war SAS mission that brought the perpetrators of these war crimes to justice. For what it is worth, the SAS also had a number of female operatives who parachuted alone into occupied France who were subsequently captured and brutally executed. Courageous women also gave their lives for our freedoms. Link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXa1ZZaHi8-asM0si=9ojQ1mhGU4yIrH9h

[@inked-96]

I wish yamaha would bring us all an MT10 Tracer!!!!! Hope you had a fantastic Christmas Tim.

[@churchofbrap876]

Super important to be reminded of this kind of stuff, especially with what is going on currently east of there

[@Erictheha1fabee]

Ben Macintyre's book "SAS Rogue Heroes" is well worth a read. The bravery of these men is unparalleled.

[@beetleything1864]

And the TV series

[@timrodierides]

Can’t wait for season two - it’s mad but good to see this stuff getting some mainstream interpretations!

[@DontPanicDear]

Thanks for reminding as of the efforts of these guys put in, and the sacrifices they were forced to make! September feels like 5mins ago, but I ache to be on the continent in sunshine right now 😮

[@Costema37]

Hard to believe what went on. Interesting video 👍🏻

[@seanpownall5060]

M8.. i am loving these vids you do of the 1st and 2nd world war.. I keep promising myself similar tours but haven’t got round to it yet… please keep them coming…gr8 work my friend…

[@timrodierides]

Thank you!

[@marcusrichardson3472]

This is brilliant and superbly filmed, belongs on TV. Have just finished reading Ben Macintyre’s book so this feels even more poignant. Great job !

[@timrodierides]

Wow, thank you!

[@craighudson6684]

Thanks for the tip to check out your other channel. I enjoy riding on two wheels in the hills/mountains and valleys. But considerably slower than you given I only have 2 LP (leg power). That’s said I did overtake 3 cars descending the Tourmalet, which in hindsight wasn’t my smartest decision. Bloody good fun though. Fitting tribute to the SAS chaps who lost their lives - thank you

[@timrodierides]

If I ever took a pushbike fast enough to overtake a car I’d immediately fall off, so respect for that!

[@tomstc]

Your knowledge is pretty impressive, I like this format nice one

[@TheDervMan]

Sobering but fascinating the SAS tribute. ❤

[@mageprometheus]

Thanks for the history and scenery.

[@DoodleRiderGSA]

Great video, look forward to watching the rest

[@alanprice9938]

Really looking forward to this series…..I love all the bike stuff, but the history adds something special 👍👍…..and great timing for the chrimbo break. Also good as I’ve just got back to the south of France from a Christmas visit to my wife’s family in Heidelberg. It’s a lovely town and apparently still pristine as one of the only main towns we didn’t bomb 👍😃👍 I’d recommend the Berg Hastof Konigstuhl for a stay as it a great view, high up, and good value, with a funicular railway, and pucker restaurant…..but not in mid winter on a bike, as we needed a 4x4 to get through the snow, followed by an awesome drive through the Alps via Lugano. Also, thanks for a great year of viewing…..please do lots more in 2025. Wishing you and all your viewers a splendid New Year 👍

[@Randrew64]

Been looking forward to this since you announced it a few months ago. Vosges is One of my favourite destinations and I was also aware of Operation Layton- so taking copious notes so I can retrace some of your steps. Worth stopping off at Trier for a night. Lots of Roman stuff if that interests you as well.

[@bendavies6775]

The unit badge was originally based on the flaming sword of Excalibur, somewhere between design and finalising it the flames changed to wings. Great series.

[@dominicpower2129]

The passing of time and historical context adds poignancy to the fate these brave men suffered and which rightly should be deplored. And yet, how sobering (and depressing) is the evidence - of which there is plenty - that members of the same regiment have in recent times (Afghanistan being but one example) behaved in ways not disimilar to their German counterparts 80 years ago 😢

[@eriklarsson3528]

Really like this videos from you👌👌

[@dreamcrusher112]

love to mt10 content. i tour on my tracer but want to take my much more fun naked, too scared of wind!

[@1991julez]

Perfect. MT10 and war stories

[@stuartlocke5641]

Thank you

[@neilhutton1528]

I'm a big fan of les Vosges. I knew there was wartime history all around but not aware of operation Loyton. Popcorn at the ready for next episodes... On a slightly (putting it mildly) different note. What sort of range is your mucker of the GS900 getting? Asking for a friend 😏

[@MichaelPoole-w9k]

Great stuff Tim. To this day the greatest fighting force on the planet.

[@daveroe1418]

Thanks I am off to see the vosges And I will pay my respect 👍

[@blueyondermoto]

Nice video Tim, we're on the same page re Bikes and History. Have you visited the Ardennes?

[@timrodierides]

I have years ago in cars, but need to revisit on a bike again at some point. Lovely part of the world, as well as bulging with history…

[@blueyondermoto]

@@timrodierides saw what you did there 😁

[@Ste1985zz]

Good to see you on the eMpTy10SP again. Way better than a desert x 👍🏻

[@BIGGIEsmalls13]

Did I see you advertising Motorpoint? What's next, Timothy, Cinch?

[@timrodierides]

Advertising them?! I work for them! I present their car reviews on KZbin and they're my fulltime employer :) Doing little motorbike videos doesn't pay the mortgage sadly.

[@NooBiker]

It's starting to look suspiciously like you work for the tourism board indeed 😂

[@chr11sf]

👍

[@Ronburgundy75]

I assume your comment about there being nothing interesting in the north of France, was tongue in cheek?

[@timrodierides]

Yes! I’m planning a bit of a northern France special next year… but off road

[@troppo4872]

There is no denying that the Nazis were bastards of the first order, however I watch your channel for the bike content. IMHO, the war stuff (particularly the executions) is somewhat incongruous....and detracts from the overall experience.

[@timrodierides]

Sorry! It’ll be continuing

[@troppo4872]

@@timrodierides no need to apologise. carry on.

[@gogglehead7487]

I think when paying respects to our fallen men a little more reverence in the commentary would be more appropriate, came across a bit like ticking boxes. All of these young men gave their lives for their country and for the liberation of France and I'm sure that they all still have living relatives that still mourn their loss. It is great that you take us to places that most of us will never get to see, so thank you very much for doing that, next time try to imagine that one of those graves was that of your granddad, because that's precisely what it may-well be.

[@auscurrymaster]

Speaking personally, and just another point of view, I had no issue with the way Tim dealt with the subject matter and perceived no lack of reverence.

[@denisg4288]

I thought it was delivered in a way that wasn’t disrespectful personally. I guess we all see things differently.

[@timrodierides]

I totally take your point. I watch a lot of war documentary style content and personally find a lot of it ends up a bit too mawkish. I think as adults we all knows it’s a desperately sad and tragic topic, but going around doffing caps doesn’t really add to things. I also have the problem where I then have to segue into messing about on motorbikes, so I try to find a balance in tone that lets me do both in one video. I totally realise it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea though.

[@IndigoJo]

18:28 The name Friedlaender may reflect Jewish origins, which might have put his life in greater danger if captured (although obviously in this situation, the Germans didn't care, they killed them anyway).

[@timrodierides]

@@IndigoJo I think you’re right!

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Could be argued everybody killed in a war was murdered.