Reaction SABATON - Bismarck SO EPIC!! I history geeked out!!!!

[@jeffbudd7678]

Thank you SO MUCH for including that Admiral Lutjens ordered the scuttling of Bismarck. Too many "old school" historians will not admit that fact (that has been confirmed now for almost 20 years). Just to correct you a bit the crew had previously placed explosive charges on the Admirals orders as a "just in case" measure. After being decimated by point blank shelling and torpedo runs and still afloat, Lutjens issued the order to scuttle Bismarck. The sea cocks were opened and the charges detonated resulting in the clean separation of the stern approximately half way through the aft swastika pendant painted on his deck. Huge WW2 history geek here too. Particularly Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of the Denmark Strait, and the European theatre. Also when Bismarck and Prinz Eugen engaged Hood and Prince of Wales, the Brits opened fire on Eugen first mistaking Prinz for Bismarck as their silhouette were similar and from what I have read, researched and viewed Bismarck did not cross the T. Both sides were firing broadsides (though the German positioning did prevent the Brits from actively using their aft turrets - Bismarck and Prinz were further ahead) from a distance of 24 miles Bismarck, on her second salvo landed the shot that killed 1415 men and left only 3 survivors. Prince of Wales landed a round into one of Bismarck's fuel tanks forcing the course correction towards Breast and right into the path of Ark Royals Swordfish torpedo planes. There is a fantastic 2 part documentary from Channel 4 in the UK called Battle of the Hood and Bismarck. Very worth hunting down if you havent seen it ;)

[@OldSkuleNerd]

I was wrong about the hood the image in the video was the Prince of wales.. sorry I was too excited lol uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4071.html

[@sabrevanson4412]

The Prince also got a round through the front nose on an angle of the Bismark. Causing a slight list. Loved the story of the Bismark. James Camerons docu about it is really good as well.

[@sabrevanson4412]

@@OldSkuleNerd did you see James Camerons Documentary about this? The topedo wall (behind the outer torpedo belt) protecting the inner hull is undamaged. Further cementing that Bismark wasnt sunk but scuttled.

[@TheBlackob]

I am a history guy, too, but never found any citable source that the scutteling was ordered / executed. Just comments like yours, stating that. Do you have any source on that? Be it a book, or a public articel, I just want to get something official...

[@sabrevanson4412]

@@TheBlackob other than the survivors, physical evidence from the wreck itself. Nothing "official" Watch James Camerons documentary on the Bismark. He goes over the ship with mini subs and drones. They show numerous locations of shells impacted but not breaking. They show the belt where the torpedos hit. They show behind that torpedo belt and the inner armour that isnt broken or open. Meaning it wasnt flooding. It shows the broken rudder that was hit by a torpedo. Once you see the ship, surprisingly in very decent condition, considering the over 2000 shells fired at it. You will also come to the conclusion that it was not sunk. Look, its not saying that the COULDNT be sunk. Or that nothing the allies did could stop that ship. No, it was quite handly beaten in that engagement. No, it was still floating, and the Germans didnt want the ship to be captured, there was an enigma machine on board, and I dont recall if the Allies had cracked it yet, and if they had, the germans didnt know it was cracked. The Bismark sunk....by order.

[@chadm4963]

Fun fact: Sabaton also has a KZbin history channel where they, and a historian, go into more depth about the history behind the stories/events/people that their songs are about.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Im all over that channel I love it

[@anubarak9184]

@@OldSkuleNerd love to hear that

[@heinz5714]

@@OldSkuleNerd check out The History Guy as well

[@deeteenw]

Regarding the CGI: Sabaton has an ongoing cooperation with the gaming company War Gaming. They specialize in WW2 tanks and warships (World of Tanks, and World of Warships, respectively), so they have accurate models for the ships, water/wave/battle simulations etc. already and it's relatively easy for them to produce such videos. Still a lot of work for sure but they didn't need to start from scratch.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Thats who does World of Warships!!! that explains a lot!!!! THANK YOU

[@ScryptarPlaysGames]

@@OldSkuleNerd if you react to Primo Victoria by Sabaton (a song about d-day and also the name they painted on the fishing boat in this video) you can see them driving "their" tank, which is actually available in World of Tanks as a premium tank. complete with guitars strapped onto it and such

[@glennwatson8826]

@@OldSkuleNerd Just in case no one has mentioned it yet, the Sabaton side of the deal with 'War Gaming' is they provide some of the music for the games...

[@Myomer104]

@@OldSkuleNerd That's also one of the reasons why "Bismarck" has so many more views than Sabaton's other music videos: Its posting was actually announced in the WoWs game client, resulting in a flood of curious players watching and getting hooked on Sabaton. I was one of said curious players.

[@garrybunting6582]

🤷‍♂️🇮🇪 Greetings to you sir from Ireland . 😀 no need to apologise about your commentary i really enjoyed listening to you your knowledge about this historical event was excellent . I came across Sabaton purely by accident . I too am a history Buff what we learned at school is nothing compared to what Sabaton has given us War facts and not propaganda by the system . . The first song that drew my attention to the group was their Song 1916 . This is significant because i was born and bred in the North of ireland ....Belfast . Every 1st of july we remember the 36th Ulster Division approx 5.000 Soldiers died at the Somme .

[@austen7627]

14:20 that’s actually HMS Prince Of Wales, a King George V class battleship, the Hood is never shown in this video because she’s already gone as you heard on the radio in the beginning.

[@guycrimson9210]

Could also be the King George V. But definitely a KGV class Battleship, distinguishable by the three turrents with the 1st and 3rd beiing larger than the 2nd.(4 barrels vs 2)

[@kossakken]

I agree it looks more like HMS Prince Of Wales, if you pause the video and compare images of the two ships it's quite clear. But HMS Prince of Wales got damaged in the same engagement as Hood was sunk, so I don't think you should read too much into continuity with the shots and the radio message in the start.

[@samulivainionpaa9338]

Yep, "dead on the money" about a ship that had 4 turrets while looking at a ship with 3.

[@dirkschmidt2276]

It was the King George V. The Prince Of Wales has not participated at the time the Bismark was sunk.

[@kossakken]

@@dirkschmidt2276 No, it was Hood and Prince of Wales that engaged Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. Hood was sunk, Prince of Wales recieved multiple but less serious hits.

[@tn_bayou-wulf8616]

I didn't think there was anyone more "nerdy" about the Bismarck, than myself. I tip my hat to your proficient knowledge!

[@DonFatherTrump]

I was a Yamato nerd but all WW2 interested me. My dad reached Lt Colonel in the Army(Vietnam vet) and I grew up talking history and science with him. Good memories. Kids today don't seem to care about history.

[@GunChronicles]

@@DonFatherTrump Hello from a fellow history nerd. What you said about today's kids is so true. I don't know if it is because they are not interested or it's because of the crappy public school system that we have now.

[@jeffhopkins5704]

Shame he knows nothing about the Hood.

[@yeoldeyoungin9745]

Nah- I’M the biggest Bismarck Nerd! But, since I’m a girl, we can share the nerdiest nerd title, after a fashion.

[@sheldonlesser8972]

I'm also a naval nerd I don't know much I do know about the Bismarck the hood and one thing I'm gonna say he got hood wrong that's a kgv class battleship I'm not sure if its king George herself or if its hms prince of Wales ps I love sabaton

[@BlueCipher]

It's about _your reaction_ to the things you see in the vid, not a "watch-the-video-together"-format with no pausing at all (copyright issues aside). If you would keep your thoughts until the end of the video, most details and bits that you catched during the video will be lost and the reaction will contain just an aftermath/summary. So please keep pausing whenever it may be convenient to share your thoughts with us - it's _your_ channel, _your_ format, _your_ style. People that are complaining about pausing too often, miss what these videos are about and better stick with the original versions. So even with my bad English (50yo German dude, who never had a lesson) I'd encourage you to keep talking about your opinions/impressions/experiences. No need to thumb up this comment - better thumb up the vid and the channel - he's doing a great job here!

Word!

[@GunChronicles]

Hello from America. Sir, your English is better than what some of my fellow Americans try to pass of as English. You have my respect because English is not the easiest language in the world to learn.

[@thesage1096]

for a man with no formal English lessons, that was phenomenally written. not just getting your thought over clearly, but spelling, grammar and punctuation too, damn it.

[@theshieldrr989]

I agree with all you said here.

[@Ms09281]

@@GunChronicles try japanese or chinese lol

[@OldSkuleNerd]

FOR THOSE WHO HATE WHEN I TALK TO MUCH>>> YEAH SORRY ABOUT THIS ONE BUT ITS THE FREAKING BISMARCK>>>>> THIS IS THE STORY THAT CAPTURED THE IMAGINATION OF MY CHILDHOOD!!! Sorry again!!! lol

[@kwes8466]

Sabaton is perfect for you 😀 Keep’em coming (I’d suggest a mux of 80% Nightwish 19% Sabaton and 1% other 😉😀) Really like your reactions btw 🤗

[@OldSkuleNerd]

@@kwes8466 well if I go 80% Nightwish I will run out of videos lol but I hear ya but I can Promise you here are a few of the Artists coming: AMARANTHE, More Sabaton, More Nightwish, Falling in Reverse.... and yes even BabyMetal..... THOUGHTS?!?

[@deeteenw]

@@OldSkuleNerd If you like Sabaton musically and don't mind a more Werewolf themed band, then the germans from Powerwolf should be on your list. "Army of the Night" should be a good entry point.

[@kwes8466]

@@OldSkuleNerd sounds great! Throw in some Wintersun at some point if you have time 😀

[@mattipaarni8594]

Sabaton also have their own history channel where they talk about the history behind their songs. It on youtube, so easy to find.

[@guitar_noodle]

“War knows no nation. This video is dedicated to those who fought to the bitter end in the battle of the Atlantic” is what you missed in the end of this video. I’d rather your comments be long on a reactions vs. others who barely make any comments. My only criticism is to make sure to watch the video to the very end.

[@TheJonasbz]

Important!

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

Like Rammstien's Deutschland. A lot of people miss A LOT in that video, either whether through Rammstein's well known 'shock rock' style of metal or simply through ignorance of... well, many things... it's effing Rammstein.

[@ShadowhispersBand]

As a History nerd, you‘ll love Sabaton.

[@ShadeScarecrow]

"They really gotta stop beeing historicly accurate" I don´t think thats an option for Sabaton ^^

[@Crazael]

9:01 The coordinates shown in the compass are the coordinates where the Bismark sank. 10:18 Primo Victoria is the name of Sabaton's first album, as well as one of their songs. That one is about the Battle of Normandy. 16:44 Joachim Broaden is famous for the 'banging his knee' thing and it's become quite the meme among fans.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Joachim Broaden? Don't know him. Do you mean Joachim BrokenKnee? XD

[@patrickowen8424]

Funfact: Hannes Van Dahl, the drummer of Sabaton, is Floor Jansen's husband.

[@Chris-ib8lw]

Yes! I thought she was married to one of these guys but couldn't remember who! Thank you!

[@vildonfire]

That's not fun fact... that's old, boring, repeated and not interesting fact!

[@hnorrstrom]

@@vildonfire Thanks vildonfire, who gives a fuck who is married to who. Have seen that comment million of times, I really hate it by now.

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

RIP the crew of HMS Hood and KMS Bismarck. rest in peace all the men who died on both sides of the battle of the atlantic, soldier and merchant sailor alike, fighting for what they felt was right. A true Soldier never looks forward to his enemies with hate, but backwards to his home with love.

[@kylemcgill9146]

Oh yeah the one Rammstein performance with fire..... that narrows it down lmao. You're awesome man love your unleash the archers breakdowns!

[@tiberius23]

Though I know the one you're talking about, Feuer Frei.

[@sanni4368]

They did mention the movie so that kinda gives it away

[@freedomhiking4050]

you did miss the text after, never stop a sabaton before its over¨

[@hannesfeierabend1515]

they have a really good music video out to night witches with historical documentation

[@robertcraane7910]

All stuff on Nuclear Blast Records wont be blocked!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Then Nuclear Blast Records are AWESOME!!!!

[@darkiee69]

@@OldSkuleNerd Napalm is the same with reactions. I've even seen them comment on a reaction.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

@@darkiee69 mmmmm we shall see so far I have had to dispute them as much as any other copyright holder

[@jacobnugent8159]

@@OldSkuleNerd do a video on broken arrow events(nukes that went missing it will keep you up at night)

[@d34d10ck]

BTW: The move, when Till Lindemann from Rammstein is slamming his fist on his knee is called a Till Hammer.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

see I learn something everyday

[@Astravall]

@@OldSkuleNerd BTW: Till startet this cause in one of their concerts he dislocated his kneecap and tried to get it back in. His band asked him what that was and said that it looked cool and he should do it more 🤣. Suggestion for another Sabaton song: Ghostdivision

[@deadmeat5150butt]

I was going to bring up the Til Hammer to!

[@ghostnf9650]

You need to check out Sabaton History and do the songs. You gonna nerd out totally. They are awesome. A Bit of Trivia: Hannes van Dahl the drummer of Sabaton is Floor Jansen husband

[@MsCatstaff]

More fun trivia - Hannes is good in the kitchen. :-) Seriously, Floor posts little storytelling-type things here on her channel, and one of them shows a small clip of Hannes and their daughter Freja, along with Hannes's drum tech, making syrup from berries picked on their property. So adorable! (Especially seeing those two big tattooed dudes in aprons, lol!)

[@vinnietorres1145]

For anyone wondering the video game developers for World of Warships, was the ones who did all of the ships and planes for the video, they have dedicated a lot of time and effort to recreating the ships (for Wargaming in general tanks AND planes) in all of their glory. WOWs history channel also tries to bring some more attention to the ships that are going unattended and need funding for repairs and to keep these beautiful ships open as museums, one being I believe the USS Batfish. Please if anyone wants keep some of these ships open for the public, visit one there are many all over the U.S. Also check out World of Warships so they can also continue to keep naval history alive and well, as well as Sabaton so they can continue to make beautiful music about the worlds many conflicts and heroic men.

[@devinmorse3607]

It is really awesome to see someone who actually knows about the Bismarck. War Gaming's (the company Sabaton collabs with a lot) historical advisors are on point. They create games like World of Tanks and World of Warships. The advisor for World of Tanks has his own history channel on KZbin. He was also a tank commander in the US Army. Also, Sabaton is perhaps the best war history band out there. All their songs are about military history or combat in general. They have a bunch of great songs. Screaming Eagles, To Hell and Back, 82nd All the Way, Carolus Rex (personal favorite), Sparta, and so on and so forth. Every history buff should discover them.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

History nerd!? Well you've found the right band. Sabaton's songs are all historically based, heavily fact checked during writing and very, very well made. Whatever people are recommending in the comments from them, it's all good! Got your self a new sub.

[@criwall]

30 minute video? This is going to be a good one. Sabaton have a ton of songs to react to but I would especially recommend "En livstid i krig" the Great tour - Gothenburg" it's in swedish but there are subtitles for the lyrics so if you decide to do it remember to put them on. It's a fantastic live performance that will make you long for the days when Covid is gone and concerts can start again.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

yeah 30 mins but not because of the music but because I am a HISTORY NERD of the highest order!!!!! I did hear their live stuff is as EPIC as their videos.... I AM SO EXCITED!!!!

[@criwall]

@@OldSkuleNerd This is the best kind of reaction videos, we can watch the song any time we want, but it's always fun to watch people talk about subjects they know a lot about and applying it to the video.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

@@criwall really? thank you

[@mattipaarni8594]

A song about the 30 year war from the perspective of the common soldier, in front of an amazing audience.... yes please!

[@jemrockton]

@@OldSkuleNerd Yes! Ok, perhaps I say it because I'm a history nerd as well. But I learned so much from your reaction. But beside this, too, I agree fully with Magnus Criwall.

[@greg_oldham]

I have been waiting for someone to know the history when they see this. ROCK ON! \m/

[@The1rust]

My introduction was when I was probably 5 or 6 and heard my uncle play Johnny Horton's Sink the Bismarck. Song still stuck in my head 30 years later.

[@Mistrabbit]

You might want to check out Sabaton's video for Night Witches - if you look at the one that says "Animated STORY Video" it has a cool history lesson about the subject before the song actually starts.

[@henrikcollin4727]

Yes do this one.. night witches med yarnhub

[@jemrockton]

@@henrikcollin4727 Live vid from Great Tour is amazing as well.

[@cardiv5zuikaku944]

Yeeessshh, this is a good idra

[@leechowning2712]

You are the only reactor I ever saw who caught on that early. The song tells the story of what happened, and how that compass came to have those coordinates in it, but most are too busy with the music to realize it.

[@malundy]

I learned about the Bismarck from the 1960 Johnny Horton song, Sink the Bismarck. Sabaton certainly has a different approach. 😄 Sabaton is an amazing band and it's staggering the themes they write about. Their songs inspires one to learn the historical context. Thanks for telling us more of the history of this event.

[@fairytalefreak]

If people complain about he taking and pausing they can go and watch the original video, like why are they here if they don't want to hear what you have to say, always baffles me :'D

[@Jimmytollarp]

If you love naval warfare they have done songs about Midway, Wolfpack (german u-boats). They also have a You tube channel were they talk about the things that the songs are about. Its called Sabaton History.

[@PetterVessel]

Just in case it hasn't been mentioned: The Denmark Strait is between Iceland and Greenland. I appreciate you talking about the history.

[@Moorbote]

14:15 Okay, so lots of stuff to talk about here. First, that is not the Hood, but one of the King-George-V-call battleships. From the storytelling it's probably the HMS Prince of Wales, which accompanied Hood on her final and fatal voyage. Note the distinct boxy conning tower, that is characteristic for the WW2 ERA British battleships, as compared to the old style found on Hood and the pre-refit Queen Elizabeths. Also Hood never had a plane on board, and also didn't have that gap. Thanks for listening!

[@egiltftum640]

Great reaction! Floor's husband on drums by the way😃

[@OldSkuleNerd]

So this guy plays epic drums and has epic wife.... lol

[@egiltftum640]

They have a 3 year old daughter. Floor sings her to sleep and Hannes wakes her up😄😄

[@jamesschwarz007]

Unless Freja wakes up her parents first as that's what a 3 year old usually does :)

[@ninocuric5290]

Finally someone that knows history to react to SABATON

[@RanRayu]

i love this video, great reaction and i love you nerding out about history.

[@gojirasvibe3241]

A fun fact though, the battleship in the first scene was not the Hood. It was the Prince of Wales, the battleship that fought with the Hood in the Battle of the Denmark Strait. I believe the scene was taking place after the Hood was sunk, and the Bismarck briefly engaged the Prince of Wales thereafter. Really loved the reaction my guy!!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

you are correct see pinned comment

[@jlawsl]

The ship in the sights of the Bismark is the HMS Prince of Whales. You can tell by the boxy super structure of the King George V class and the three turrets. Two quad 14" guns and one double, which was the only one that worked during the battle because she was so new.

[@dorlonelliott9368]

Video was released 1 year after the last survivor [with the compass] died - his son in the video on the fishing boat. You have 8 albums of history by Sabaton to go. Also check the Sabaton History Channel for details behind the stories in the songs....

[@terryhiggins5077]

So glad that someone who knows about history and specifically the Bismark is reacting to this. I did virtually the same thing when I first saw this. As for Sabaton military history expressed through song is their thing. Almost all of their material is telling the story of a battle, heroes, or war; no matter the side. You'll love these guys for that alone, of that I'm certain.

I knew this was going to be a good reaction when you started to comment on the compass. Seeing at least 50 different reactions tho this video, you are the only one that got the connection between the captain of the fishing boat and the young sailor. I am a history nerd too and am very familiar with the history of the battle of the Denmark Strait, the pursuit by the British fleet, and the gruesome end. But you managed to learn me a thing or two, your knowledge is fantastic!

[@grofeggi3367]

Isnt the british battleship in the first scene a King George V Class ship? If I saw correctly it only got 3 turrets, and i think almost every ww2 BB of Britain had this Gap in the ship.

[@bosunbones.8815]

Yep. It's not Hood but HMS King George V.

[@tbayspotting]

HMS prince of wales

[@paulrasmussen8953]

@@bosunbones.8815 both are shown

[@Khymerion]

It is KGV at the 14:13 point. Prince of Wales is a bit later.

[@2121gul]

😒

[@criwall]

Also when you do 82nd all the way, make it a three parter, both bands version and then the live show from Oslo where they do it together. Amaranthe is a fun band, you will probably like them.

[@leonpoole6412]

Love you, love the channel. Quick one, when you pause it and talk about seeing the HMS Hood, it isn't the Hood. The Hood had 4 turrets, 2 forward and 2 aft. The ship on screen has 3 turrets but the same 'gap' for a plane. You are looking at a King George V class battleship. I too am a massive WW2 naval history nerd! Big up the nerds!

[@dorlonelliott9368]

It was the Denmark Strait and it was Prince of Wales accompany Hood - between Iceland and Greenland. Hood had just turned to unmask aft turrets when took fatal hit.

[@acheronstark7149]

The CGI in this video was done by Wargaming. They have some of the most accurate WWII and pre-WWII digital naval ship models in the world. World of Warships is a main staple of their games. Their gaming engine is actually what they used to make this video, they just cranked their graphics and physics to 100%.

[@juanitooctavio9023]

Coincidence: Sabaton are from the same town I grew up in. Sweden IS pronounced with ”W”, not ”V”. Sverige, on the other hand, is pronounced with a ”V”. Sverige is the swedish name, Sweden is the english name.

[@philanderwauneka1861]

So. I enjoyed the historical aspect of this reaction. I'm a WW2 history buff, but with free time from family life. I recently got to know Sabaton from a co-worker, in which he was hired 4 weeks ago. He recommended I check out this band because of their historical relevance. I listened to their top 5 on spotify and I was enthralled. Now that I came across your reaction to this one music video. I will enjoy every next one to Sabaton. I will pass on your feed to my coworker. Hopefully he will be well endowed to your feedback. I'm hooked. FYI, I'm a scaffold foreman studying nutrition at the University in NM. Quite odd but just right for the presevernce.

[@huey-fan8335]

Great Reaction! Something to the sinking of the Hood : Bismarcks shell didn't go through the deck armor, at the range the hit occurred the shells trajectories wouldn't exceed 16 degrees (from the horizontal)! The 15 inch Magazines of the Hood were sourrounded by refitted 4 inch Magazines /Storages! And if a shell from Bismarck would manage to go to/near the Engine room and explode there (then the shell wouldn't have to go thru the 305 mm of belt armour, which was very low in the water btw) the splinters could easily reach the 4 inch Magazines which then could set off the 15 inch Magazines!! But there are many theories regarding the sinking of the Hood! The Video was shot in Turkey, the Harbour was in Istanbul, and the fishing boat is the Karadeniz B! The second ship you talk about at about the half of Video is NOT the Hood! It is the HMS Prince of Wales! Remember... At the beginning the Hood is already told to be sunk! If you want to ask something about the Bismarck or the Video here, feel free to ask I have many books regarding it here at home! Greetings from Germany

[@thesage1096]

wow such detailed knowledge. it was a pleasure to learn this bit.

[@teaganator20]

Favorite reaction yet, I love your insight on both music and history. Keep it up and keep being you.

[@robertcraane7910]

What I understood is that Sabaton made the soundtrack to the game World of Warships, and the game creators made the clip for them in return. It is a free to play game, you should try it!

[@craven1927]

It's funny you mentioned Ramstein and the movie XXX because Sabaton actually recorded a cover of the same song Ramstein did for that movie. The song is called Fire Frei.

[@deeteenw]

Just to complete your experience please have a look at the last 10 seconds of the video, too :-)

[@cutemutadedbearwithtwoheads]

As an German i love when people who are not from Here speak german especially with historic things for exampel many americans say Luftwaffel instead of Luftwaffe (Luftwaffel means Airwaffles)

[@sanni4368]

You're not the first one who has compared Joakim to Rammstein's Till Lindemann, haha. The move looks very similar!

[@kungfuslippers21]

Great review. Talking included. One thing you'll love about Sabaton is they have a Sabaton History channel where they explain the history in depth behind every song. Great for filling the blanks in personal knowledge gaps.

[@kungfuslippers21]

Also the guy in the beggining of the video your pointed out with the compass. WAS the lieutenant on board the bismark. He passed away earlier this year.

[@АлексАлексов-л2б]

Браво, великолепное знание истории о Бисмарке.

[@aidan4472]

To build the Bismark and HMS Hood… that much steel-you just… it’s not physically possible. Kriegsmarine and Royal Navy: hold my beer

[@eldracu19]

Great reaction. Sabaton is great. But you mentioned Rammstein.. So.. Do.. Du hast live in Paris

[@brandonstevenlesher1964]

Dude, my fav thing about reacts is how the person themselves react to the video. You geek in about about historical accuracies is why I'm here. I love learning new things and seeing people's genuine reaction of things like music and stuff. Keep on man. I for one , like it

[@richardgoddard37]

They have a history channel too, you'll love it.

[@christhorne1028]

I want to say that this is the first mid-video commentary that lasts more than 15 seconds I have been willing to watch. I am a mentally disabled adult who has desired to get into making KZbin videos and people like you are my inspiration. My historical inspiration are both Norse mythology and WW2.

[@Kaizy]

Interesting fact: You were using "she" when speaking about the Bismarck but in the song you can hear "he was built..." which is actually accurate because I think Hitler himslef decided that they will refer to Bismarck as to him instead of traditional her.

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

Actually that decision wasn't made by Hitler, but by Bismarck's captain, Ernst Lindemann

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

Lindemann saw Bismarck as so strong and powerful, that to call it a "she" just wouldn't fit.

[@allentoman508]

@@frankjuggaloheathen1035 it was named after Germany chancellor Otto von Bismark

[@martinlange1781]

A ship is always a "she". A little guy out of the austrian alps cannot understand this.

[@diddles976]

@@martinlange1781 I believe the captain began referring to the Bismarck as a "he" because it's so damn powerful that a feminine pronoun doesn't do it justice.

[@CAPFlyer]

Just coming back to this one after having you recommended. Sabaton are an amazing group and these videos are absolutely killer. Although I'm 7 years younger than you, reading Sinking of the Bismark (followed almost immediately by Bob Ballard's The Discovery of the Bismark) was quite a lesson in history was definitely part of my entry into Military History like you. Seeing my love of metal and history combined (hell, part of why I love Iron Maiden too) is just such a joy and it's awesome to see you geeking out (as I did) watching this and the other Sabaton videos.

[@vorsutus753]

One thing you didn't mention that they also get right historically is how the Germans refer to ships as male while most people say she. But damn good commentary

[@redactedclassifiederased]

True

[@dirkschmidt2276]

Sorry for late response but that is not correct. Ships are allways refered as female in the german language. Only the crew of the Bismarck talked about her as a male (Der Bismarck) but the correct form is (Die Bismarck) wich is the female form.

[@VCRAGE]

Sabaton are doing history and music justice, they are making sure history isn't forgotten. That sacrifice should not be forgotten silently but instead SCREAMED OUT LOUD against the tides of time.

[@pierresoder7671]

The singer: Looks like Chuck Liddell. Right?

[@wurmcoilengine161]

Whoo! Don't think I've heard of you before now, but seeing this reaction/history nerding was super awesome! I support more 30 minute history analyses of Sabaton songs.

[@freighttrain7776]

The two ships that fought against Bismarck during the battle of demark strait was the Prince of Wales which was a Battleship and the Hood which was a battlecruiser.

[@madeking4]

Sabaton actually have a history channel on here called Sabaton history. They talk about the history in their songs, including the battle of Bismark. you might like it :)

[@wine.knight]

Hi, OldSkuleNerd! Have to say, this is definitely my favorite video from you so far! It is amazing to see how excited you are with the story as it is part of your childhood. Absolutely amazing!

[@mushinbujin]

So glad to finally hear from a Sabaton fan with knowledge of history. I'm amazed at how many people go in watching Sabaton but have very little idea of the historical context. A lot of this was household knowledge for me. Really great video.

[@hibouowll7468]

I just discovered your channel because of my love for Sabaton and history. If I have one comment, please, do not apologize for being who you are.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

thank you for this reaction and comment to bismarcks history. enjoyed it. had a selfbuild three foot plasticmodel of the bismarck as a kid, because she and her history were so impressive. and: sabaton drummers wife is no operasinger. greetings from germany

[@MsCatstaff]

"My wife is opera singer." You watch The Metal Mixtape, don't you? :-)

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

@@MsCatstaff I do. dearable guy. hannes said that, but floor said herself, that she is no operasinger. and she is the the queen.

[@Di3cy]

Funfact "at the bottom of the ocean the depths of the abyss - they are bound by iron and blood" Is a reference to the "iron and blood"-speech of Otto von Bismarck infront of the german house of representatives 1862

[@kvintamon]

You really are going to love Sabaton. Greeting from Finland, stay safe.

[@viacheslavnovikov1657]

Interesting fact is the fisherman in the video who took the band to the ocean on his boat - is actually the real son of the last survivor from the Bismarck, and the watch shown in video - is the authentic one with coordinates scratched by the captain of Bismarck.

[@coyotej4895]

In 1935 My grandfather moved to Hamburg from Bremen to take an Engineering position at the Bloom and Voss ship yards to help design the new Firing control systems for Bismarck and Tirpitz. He joined up and was was assigned to Bismarck a week after his launch. He was in Damage control most of the time but during the last battle had to go topside to help reset the firing control systems so he survived. The stories he told of his time aboard him where awesome and heart braking. He and another sailor where the ones that rescued Oscar the cat. I never got to meet any of my grandparents but his journals and the stories passed on where inspiring.

[@zacharygoins6925]

Just so you know the man the band met with in the beginning of the video was the actual last surviving member of the Bismarck's crew his name escapes me but he passed shortly after the video was filmed

[@natanelbibi2983]

Hi, I have watched many reaction videos of Sabatons Bismarck, but your the first one that noticed the link of the watch. Thanks for a gooood reaction.

[@KimiF17954]

Dude i love this reaction, love the detail. I've watched many Bismarck reactions and yours is one of my faves. I love the fact you noticed the compass. Subbed

[@loganjeffries1265]

I cant explain it but your voice and mannerisms are very calming and relaxing, i just found you today but i can already tell you're doing an amazing job. thank you for the great content

[@Maciliachris]

You're the very first one of all the reaction videos I've seen who reacted like I did when I first saw the huge Bismarck come out of the fog. Most other KZbinrs probably didn't even see that part or didn't care as much as you and I did... Excellent video, salute, Sir!

[@balli7836]

I was a naval history nerd, too as i was a kid. Well..... i'm still a naval history nerd. Because of your awesome reaction to this, i had no other choice as to subscribe to your channel. There were to battleship vs battleship fights involving the Bismarck. The first was in the Denmark Strait between Bismarck and Prinz Eugen on one side and Hood and Prince of Wales (King George V-class battleship) on the other side. The other battle was the sinking of the Bismarck which occured in the Atlantic after Bismarck was attacked by the Swordfish bombers from Ark Royal and couldn't run away any more. There the Bismarck was attacked by the King George V (Admiral Toveys flagship) and the battleship Rodney as well as two heavy cruisers. I agree with everything you said, only one small detail: The ship you can see in the Video through the binoculars is either the Prince of Wales or the King George V not the Hood. I think its Prince of Wales because the scene is shown before the Swordfish attack. You can distinguish them by the number of gun turrets. Hood had 4 twin turrets (two front and two aft) just like Bismarck, while the King George V-class ships had 3 turrets (one quadruple and one smaller twin at the front and one quadruple aft). The Video was made in cooperation with wargaming. You should check out their game World of Warships. While the game is an arcade game and not a simulation, you should not expect much realism in the battles but the ship models are absolutely stunning.

[@DieyoungDiefast]

As an aside, read up on the Battle of Tarranto. The Royal Navy carrier HMS Illustrious launched 21 swordfish to attack the Italian navy in port. The Italian strength was six battleships, seven heavy cruisers, two light cruisers and eight destroyers. The Swordfish damaged 3 battleships, 1 heavy cruiser, and two destroyers The thing about this battle was that it was thought impossible to launch torpedoes there as the harbour was only 39 feet deep and it was thought aerial torpedoes needed 75 feet to launch successfully. Later the Japanese sent their Naval attaché , Lt Cmdr Takeshi Naito from Berlin to investigate the attack. He later had a long conversation with Commander Mitsuo Fuchida, the leader of the attack on Pearl Harbour.

[@Highbrass-ub5pd]

I and a friend have tickets to a Sabaton concert in january here in Sweden. The concert is about 500 meters from my house. It will be epic!

[@tjompan]

That was the best reaction video that I have ever seen! When you stop the video it was interesting and informative and thats not what I'm used to see. Thank You! I think you will enjoy all Sabaton videos that are out there :)

[@franksmedley8619]

OSN. The Bismark was shot at by over 4,000 shells, suffering 400+ hits to the ship. Even THAT, and several torpedo hits, was not enough to sink such a heavy (50,000 tons+) battleship. Yes, at the end, the British Navy torpedoed the Bismark, but from examination via ROV dives, which show that there are no large holes from torpedo hits in her hull, she was not 'sunk' by the British Navy. The Bismark's Admiral ordered that the petcocks be opened to scuttle the ship and deny her sinking by the British Navy, thus preserving the Honor of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy). So, you are totally correct about how she sank, and why her turrets are several miles from the resting place of her hull on the seabed. Once she had shed her turrets, as she sank, her hull would have turned upright again due to the weight of her keel. This is why she is upright today on the sea bottom. You are totally correct in the ranges of the ships as well. Bismark's 15 inch guns ranged out to 16 miles, and nothing Brittan had at sea could match that. Had that 'lucky' torpedo hit to her steering gear not occurred, I am certain the Bismark would have made it to a point where the Luftwaffe would have protected her into port in France. Although massively wounded, she could easily have been repaired and put to sea again to terrorize the ocean, and History would have told another tale of the Might German Battleship, the Bismark. Even though I am an American, I can appreciate the Engineering and genius of the Bismark and her design, and honor the memory of those that fought for their nation. Just as I acknowledge the bravery and persistence of the British Navy, as well as our own. the Sea is a harsh Mistress, and one that will take your life in oh, so many ways. Yet she is beautiful and majestic, and Humans have come to love her. Which is why ALL seamen, of any nation, will do their utmost to save other seamen of ANY nation, even though they be 'enemy' crewmen of a ship they have just sunk. You do not just ignore them and doom them to die in the Sea's embrace if you can possibly help in any way. Because they will not ignore you should the same happen to you. This sense of 'shared danger' was what led to the Christmas Ceasefire in WWI. And I wish it would happen more often in these modern times. You may not agree with your Foe's reasons for War. You may disagree with their religion, creeds, and other facets of their society... but in the end, they are Humans, just like us. They too want to live, survive, provide for their families, Serve their Nation, and obey their commanders, and live by their code of Honor. But none of those are reasons to hate the individuals that Serve. Be it on Land, Sea, or Air and soon, Space. The final scene you missed, where it has a text message about this. 'War knows no Nation' Frank-ly speaking.

[@lytharius3234]

german dude here, also navy nerd, especially Bismarck and Tirpitz geek. I have to say, you got it right in almost every detail. I'm amazed. A "normal" american dude with historic knowledge further of the usual 300-400 years of there own nation. ;) Sorry for my bad english.

[@FuriousFrisian]

Great reaction. Have fun on your journey deeper into sabaton and all the history that comes along with that. Looking forward to more!

[@ShadowTheYoukai]

I have a late relative that I can pretty much thank for turning me into a history nerd, too. My late grandpa served in the Pacific Theater on the carrier USS Randolph (CV-15 during WW2 then CVS-15 before she was decommissioned). They were part of the picket groups that were tasked with watching Japanese movements during the war. My grandpa was below decks playing cribbage with a fellow shipmate when the Randolph was hit by a kamikaze that put a hole in the starboard aft (don't quote me on the location 'cuz my naval terminology is a little rusty) and wound up injuring and killing a number of sailors. He was physically fine, could never play cribbage ever again after that. The good thing is that he lived to be 93 years old and lived a full, long life. I have a picture of him in my living room with a USS Randolph cap sitting next to it. Sabaton helps to remind me of how brave men like my grandpa defined their generation and made history.

[@HK23783]

I love to hear you to talk about Bismarck and history in general. I have seen so many americans watching this video and not knowing ANYTHING about the history behind it. Nothing! Very nice reaction, from another history geek😁

[@jarrichamp]

I am in awe of your focus on the historic accuracy.... I agree..... you go man.,... you go -

[@celltanic]

you pointing out the historical accuracy only makes me love this video even more!!! .... I enjoyed this reaction,

[@CheesyKnobby]

Keep reacting to Sabaton. For anyone who appreciates history and its lessons, it is the band.

[@GENERALx5H4DY]

As a fellow history nerd, its fantastic to see a more knowledgeable HIstory nerd take a look at Sabaton.

[@ashmeese95]

Just came across your reaction to this song, possibly my favourite of Sabaton songs. Fun fact though, in the part you described HMS Hood to be accurate to design and Bismarck itself by design here is the reason why. The band teamed up with game developers from the game "World of Warships" to get full depth of the Battleships and to get it reacted to historical events. Loved the reaction, keep up the awesome work 👍

[@tifosinh]

The most intelligent and insightful reaction to this video I've seen. Great job man! You're going to *love* Sabaton. Keep 'em coming.

[@alphamikegaming5414]

I stumbled on this video while in the middle of a Sabaton rabbit hole. I have to say, I am not disapointed. I’m also a history nerd, mine was more focused towards infantry and tanks, leaning towards aviation now tho haha. This is also one of my favorite Sabaton songs! Keep up the excellent work buddy!

[@countrytownify]

I’ve actually seen Sabaton comment on a reaction video saying to keep them coming, so full steam ahead!

[@alxmetal76]

Hasta el 2023 llegó esta banda a mis oidos, fan de metal nórdico y está banda no podía dejar de ser la excepción. 👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇨🇴🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇸🇪

[@zoesumra9152]

I was also that kid reading Ludovic Kennedy on the Bismarck under the desk 😅 Love your enthusiasm, and I for one like your stopping technique. (The Denmark Strait is the one between Iceland and Greenland! You were right first time! Denmark governs Greenland!)