Panzerknacker! German Tank Killer Aces

[@eggshan86]

When I hear Dr. Feltons intro music, i feel compelled to look over maps and stare through binoculars

[@HughShower]

So you can spy on people through their windows?

[@BillMcSwain]

😂 I thought I was the only one!

[@ScandzaVaeringjar]

Dr. Felton's intro has that cartographer energy-suddenly, you're three maps deep, plotting angles of attack, and wondering if that pigeon in the distance is a spy. Binoculars: check. Mission? TBD.

[@spaceskipster4412]

I also check my ration pack, so that I can munch through the video…! 🤫😋😄

[@jessestout8646]

When I hear the music I drop everything and come running, quick, to see what his video is about! 👍🏻🙂

[@CMA5450]

Intestinal fortitude that's a term I heard during my military career. I like it. Enjoy the ride.

[@MrDino1953]

Just a pseudo-intellectual term for “guts”.

[@OptimusPrinceps_Augustus]

Can anyone explain why after Germany and the USSR signed the Molotov Ribbentrop pact, and invaded and split Poland in September 1939, did France and England only declare war on Germany?

[@chashouse8511]

​@@OptimusPrinceps_Augustus Because France and Britain had agreed a treaty that if Poland was attacked they would jointly support them against the aggressor.

[@feedingravens]

@@OptimusPrinceps_Augustus I'd say because both profited. The german monarchy had already supported the russian revolutionaries in 1917, and the new Weimarer Republic (the first german democracy) cooperated with the russians. Germany was forbidden practically any standing military and development of military technology, and so they entertained secret development centers and training grounds in Russia. The russians were happy as well, got money and goods and could peek what the germans developed. Russia was very rural anyhow, and the Leninist/Stalinist bloodbath was not improving their ability to establish high tech centers. So below the belligerent surface there was communication and cooperation. As far as I know, Stalin was aware that he was not able to stand up against the superior technology of the germans. He gambled for time to arm up. And such a pact bought time. And in addition to half of Poland, Stalin wanted to conquer Finland. And failed miserably. Like the Ukraine today, the fins resisted with all they had. And just today I read and so refreshed that would Russia not have been MASSIVELY supplied by the Allies, Hitler would probably have made it.

[@WhayYay]

​@MrDino1953 the word you're looking for is "verbose"

[@davidmajer3652]

I do not know how he does it, but Dr Felton always comes up with intelligent and entertaining content.

[@blackgoo3740]

he's smart. that's pretty much it.. 😉

[@thomaseriksen6885]

It's almost as if he has access to some sort of place full of... booky things.

[@paultapner2769]

As Dean Winchester would say: 'Research. Yup...lotsa Research.'

[@edt8535]

He does it by consistently milking WW2.

[@annedejong1040]

Gone to school for like 25 years;-?

[@olafurthorarensen7918]

These Panzern Kräcker soldiers who survived the war had more lives than a cat. Just mind blowing.

[@rallefreifahrt]

Panzerknacker.

[@sirbasilflapjack671]

@@rallefreifahrt Knacker pantz.

[@rallefreifahrt]

@ knickknack, genau 🤓

[@billy5179]

Panzer Kräcker are hard tack.

[@sirbasilflapjack671]

@@billy5179 But not half-track.

[@Ziggle-ky9kv]

There's a book called Windswept Lies of War, and it talks from censored history and hidden secrets to lost files and classified documents about World War II, it's the real deal.

[@johnfaris5376]

I find it amazing that these soldiers fought so bravely and effectively in dire circumstances against huge odds.

[@bobolade8652]

Und genau das würden die auch noch heute tun . aber es gibt Ein Riesen Problem und das heißt Nahost und Russland sowie China und Korea 👎☠️👎☠️👎☠️👎

[@sirnigelgresleyproductions4498]

Well done mark! Another fantastic video!

[@wolfgangthiele9147]

Regarding Günther Viezenz: It's quite remarkable that a captain and commander of an infantry company would go out in the field to knock out tanks all by himself!

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Possibly took credit for his mens actions?

[@Jreb1865]

​@@cyberleaderandy1That didn't happen in the German military...

[@7thdivision]

German officers were leading from the front by example making German infantry units way more adaptable in combat since they had decisionmakers right at the action

[@NilausI]

Thank you for clarifying his name - wanted to read up on him!

[@franktaeterUSA]

Realizing I grew up 45 miles W of cologne / Köln, makes me wonder...

[@bryansmith1920]

I'm a 70yr old ex-BOAR squaddie, 1977-86 we had the Charlie Gee(Carl Gustaf 8.4Cm recoilless Rifle)It's why I now have Tinnitus, great weapon for two blokes to use, and take out a T72, Defence in depth was the word, All learnt from Germans that in my day would and were, Old men, I actually bivvyd in a Barn near Munster, The farmer who owned the Barn, was captured in Berlin, in it's final days, Panzerfaust kid, as he called himself, Marched off into Russian captivity 1945, released from slave labour 1954, he was a Quiet man liked by all us Brits, playing at War on his Farm,

[@stevewiles7132]

Used the same 8.4 myself, bit deaf in the right ear and tinnitus as well, great fun to use thought.

[@williamzk9083]

Western allies tried to return POW not guilty of war crimes to normal life as soon as possible. Russia did the opposite and most of its POW died, many 10 years after the war in the mid 1950s. The current regime in russia wonders why Russia is not respected. Similar stories in Poland, the Baltic states and Romania.

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

Always informative. Tanks a lot.

[@kathleentrent7411]

Tanks a lot! LOL

[@algentry1]

😁🤣🙂

[@mastersamrayy10]

I see what you did there. 👏😂

[@joeyvocals1]

As an Army Captain in Afghanistan 2017-2019, I most definitely appreciate your knowledge and thorough descriptions! I am most definitely subscribed! God bless you, sir, and everyone here 🙏! Joey in Cleveland

[@JohnnyReb-tr2fs]

Interested to know if you had knowledge of the campaign conducted by the State Dept and Pentagon to push LGBTQ+++/%+= nonsense on the knuckle dragging goat herders and the hard core gay porn the Taliban found literally covering the floors in buildings previously occupied by State . Was this a campaign to convert a captive population? It obviously failed if it was .

[@opoxious1592]

That tanker at 5:50 has some insane high awards. Notice one of the higest decoration in the German army, the "Knightscross with oakleaves and swords (with diamonds?)" Only around 72 recipients were awarded this decoration with the added oakleaves and swords (don't know exactly of the diamond version were also awarded to all of the 72 recipients) With "Rudel" being the only one being the recipient of the oakleaves and swords being in gold with diamonds.

[@anon2034]

What is his name?

[@opoxious1592]

@@anon2034 The guy on the picture? I have no idea unfortunally

[@vincentsun2759]

​@@anon2034That, was the famous Dr. Franz Bake, a dentist and reserve officer before the war.

[@nnamggiFellauQrD]

It looks like Eichenlaubs mit Schwertern und Brillanten zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes which means Oakleaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Only 27 soldiers were awarded this one for example Legends like Mölders, Galland, Hartmann, Marseille, Nowotny... You can only get this one if you were awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords before.

[@anon2034]

@@vincentsun2759 Thanks!

[@DominatorGarage]

My grandfather in the SS- Charlemagne had 3 silver badges on his uniform (We have his old uniform, plenty of wear but that's all that matters). He was a section leader, He was wounded 4 times, shot twice, second time left him in a hospital when the west came through.

[@maddmike8516]

🫡

[@alfonsfalkhayn8950]

I don't believe a word until proof is provided...!

[@ville7762]

Finnish Mannerheim cross winning soldier Ville Väisänen destroyed 8 tanks in the battle of Tali-Ihantala with a panzerfaust. You should make video about the battle because it was the single biggest battle in the nordic history.

[@WilliamDoyle-rb6lt]

I agree ,that was some fight,the Continuation War is little known outside Finland.

[@Karpaneen]

But as a battle, the battle of Tali-Ihantala, isn't that interesting. No cunning maneuvers were done nor any other significantly complex operations. It was basicly a battle where the Russian advance was halted by dogged and static resistance with the help of brilliantly coordinated artillery.

[@ville7762]

@@Karpaneen the personal stories of the men who fought there are interesting in my opinion.

[@Rom3_29]

Finns were expecting a mass attack and were preparing for it best way possible. 1943 One Finnish cannon brigade officer Unto Petäjä. Built a rudimentary targeting analog calculator “computer” - Korjausmuunnin - in Finnish, Fire Correction Circle - that figured out to a way to target every battery into small confine area quickly. Without wasting ammunition and giving out location. Main purpose there was no warning shot telling enemy to take shelter. But a sudden murderous hit right in to middle. No matter where the cannon itself was located from the target. The Soviets were caught in total surprise when their troops were getting ready to attack, concentrating open area. Soviets thought they were safe from indirect cannon fire. These unexpected and successful firing into troop areas. Forced Soviets to attack too soon or cancel attacks because of losses. - wiki has article

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

​@@Rom3_29Finns were like all the good parts of the krauts and none of the bad 😝

[@Concerned2024]

This channel is one of the very places to get this level of detail on history anywhere. Thank sir for all your hard work

[@caitlinelizabeth7808]

I’ve watched enough Mark Felton content to confidently say…. There’s ‘crazy’, then there’s ‘WW2 German militaristic crazy’😱

[@GilmerJohn]

It was mostly training and discipline. It helped to be fighting within a days journey of home. They were given passes to go back home or wherever from time to time. That reinforced the feeling that they were fighting to protect home and hearth as well as the glory of Germany.

[@olisk-jy9rz]

The Japanese army still had them beat. Kamikaze planes and even torpedoes

[@GilmerJohn]

@@olisk-jy9rz -- Interesting thing you bring up the Kamikaze (& the sub equivalent). The US Navy never really solved that problem. It could accept the losses and this make the Kamikaze cost effective for Japan. Remember that the Indianapolis was sunk after THE BOMB has been delivered. The US Navy was sloppy at best.

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

Every time I think Doctor Felton couldn't possibly have anything else to teach me about World War 2 he proves me wrong.

[@michaspringphul]

Panzerknacker translated is not armor breaker. It is literally Tank Breaker. Armor in Germam is Panzerung not Panzer. There is a big difference ;-)

[@peterparsons7141]

It warms my soul when I hear that men like Gunther V survived and had successful careers and lived a long life. I was lucky to meet one of the guys in Canada in the 1980’s. A panzer Commander who I grilled for hours. I was a young guy and I have total respect for the mans patience and tolerance. What I recollect is that he was surprised that A young Canadian kid was fascinated with the things those soldiers did in the ‘40’s. I’ve been fortunate to have met many of the people who lived through the 30’s and 40’s.

[@lsmart]

I don't know his personal history, but given the German army goals, the sick hatred for Jews and others that the vast majority of the soldiers had, and the fact that his many victims were soldiers fighting to save the world from falling under the control of Hitler and his mad supporters, I find it hard to understand how any human heart can "warm up" so much for someone like this.

[@WaltzingUndead]

This sounds like Stephen King's Apt pupil.

[@Jermster_91]

​@@WaltzingUndeadGood film. I would find it interesting talking to a veteran as well. Each one has a story and each is unique as well.

[@WaltzingUndead]

@@Jermster_91 Great, I for one would not hangout with a fascist.

[@lsmart]

@@Jermster_91 I'm sure Hitler and Mengele had "interesting" stories to tell as well. I still would not wish I could meet them and hear them tell me their stories.

[@donskyy]

There will always new information from WW2 from Dr. Felton. Love how he covers both sides.

[@werre2]

not a mobile phone in sight. Just people living the moment and knacking panzers.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Living dying for the moment.

[@chcm5876]

vitsi oli oma keksima

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

I love Dr. Felton's WWII history videos! There are so many things I never knew that went on! He is the best

[@peterkroger7112]

The amount of guts one needs for this kind of close combat is incredible.

[@1pcfred]

I imagine for many of them they grew to doing it over time. The war changed who they were. It'd be a gutsy or foolish thing to do on your first day. It'd just be something crazy to do after you've been at it for a few years. You build up to it, so to speak. We adapt.

[@paulrockatansky77]

Orders and punishment for Insubordination might also have played a role.

[@baomao7243]

Takes asymmetric warfare to a new level

[@williamzk9083]

Before the Panzerfaust the tactic was to use bundled stick grenade or magnetic mine and run up to the tank from a ditch or perhaps a trench or fox hole hopefully with some covering fire. Panzerfaust 30 was introduced into combat in June 1943 and had a range of only 30m from a muzzle velocity of 30m/sec though 20m range was more realistic. (The sights could be set for 40) The 60m range Panzerfaust 60 with a muzzle velocity of 45m/sec only entered combat in August 1944. The 100m range panzerfaust 100 entered service in November 1945 had a muzzle velocity of 60m/sec. This I think for the first time had a good range and had it entered widespread service in 1943 along with MP43/StG 44 assault rifle it might have stemmed to Soviet advances

[@wwiibuff9862]

I've always said that the Hafthohlladung 3kg magnetic anti-tank mine was the "ballsiest" weapon of the war. Imagine sitting in a foxhole in the path of the enemy assault waiting for a tank to pull up next to you, knowing it will be followed by the infantry, yet you jump out, put the mine on the tank, pull the fuze, then jump back in your hole. That took some big balls. I have several deactivated examples in my collection, they are so cool.

[@6happydude3]

Adding the intro music when going to the bathroom would make relieving yourself way cooler!

[@jacksherzer2396]

I remember seeing that the kid Hitler is patting on the cheek in the film taken outside the bunker was being awarded for taking out a tank.

[@stevewiles7132]

I knew the sister of that kid in the film.

[@rafaelmiranda4774]

Very good and informative video !!

[@eric1752]

Thanks. I had no idea this award existed. Great information.

[@Otokichi786]

I'd heard of Tank Destruction badges in books and a few movies, but never saw the real thing until now.

[@javiervonsydow]

The receding photo of Viezenz, progressively showing all the badges and the Knight's cross, delivered the effect... Not to mention that he also had the Iron Cross both first class and second class, along with the Infantry assault badge...

[@heatherporterfield7343]

It is always a pleasure to watch any ,Dr. Felton production. 👍😊👌

[@ekim000]

I can't help but imagining a Panzerknacker being a character in the Nutcracker Suite.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Or the Rocky Horror show 🤔😉

[@nicofolkersma2535]

Those 2 guys at 5.10 must be real legends. Not only has one at least 2 tankdestroyer badges, both have the Iron cross and both have a close combat clasp. (The big long one above the left breast pocket.) Awarded in 3 colours, bronze, silver and gold, for a minimum of 15 close combats during a 15 month period.

[@jeffbuelt6953]

Amazing

[@wanyman]

'intestinal fortitude' is definitely entering my vocabulary!

[@silentwitness247]

Excellent, as always…short and sweet!

[@donl1846]

Great information Professor Felton. My dad, who was in the 3rd. Army, 3rd. Armored Division as a tank driver under Patton said he always feared the Panzerfaust or the 88mm. the most.

[@aga5897]

Felton Time is always a Joy and an Education. Happy days !

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Superb as always 👍

[@augustusimperator.avi1872]

Bank holiday, payday, friday AND Dr. Felton video???? The least i can do is thanks the universe

[@starshipchi-rhostudio7097]

Thank you for the re-upload. One of my favorite episodes.

[@billybrad204]

Best episode. Thank you for your Channel.

[@purplfedora800]

Thanks for the history lesson, Mark!

[@td444-b3i]

Adolf Peichl also had the golden Close Combat Clasp, which makes the whole thing even more impressive!

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Thank’s again for the great explanation. Dr .Felton❤🇨🇦

[@sheacorduroy5565]

I think it’s particularly funny that the Germans specifically invented a new tank coating in the form of Zimmerit to counter the effect of magnetic mines, only for none of the allied powers to ever end up using magnetic mines.

[@williammiller8317]

Mark never fails to deliver even more interesting information, he’s absolutely the best! 🏆😎

[@mitchmatthews6713]

A great beginning to my weekend! Cheers, Mark!

[@predragdjuric-tt9uc]

a great very interesting video as always Mr. Felton. have a good one Mr.

[@KokkiePiet]

In Germany the Beagle Boys (who always want to rob scrooge mcDuck) are called Panzerknacker

[@feedingravens]

But not because ot that, because they break up safes (Panzerschrank). But thanks, now I know how they are called in english I'd say the similarity is about as intentional as that NASA shall be jewish for "deceive" and so the jewish word shall have been chosen by the german Nazi Wernher von Braun to mock the people that believe the moon landing was real. (a myth spread by flat earther and moon hoaxers) Fact is that in the US there was a National Advisory Council for Aeronautics (NACA) that did a lot of fundamental research in aerodynamics. And when after WW II it became obvious that the sky is not the limit, but that space had no limits and was now reachable, the name NACA did not fit anymore. Someone had a smart idea, when we rename us to National AeroSpace Agency, then only one letter changes, we include space in the spectrum of our name and we still indicate our heritage. But only airplane nerds remenber that, e.g. model airplane builders that knot the sytematic NACA airfoil catalog. The germans had a research institute in Göttingen, that also created a catalog, but that was "chaotic", all kinds of wildly varying airfoil are listed there, and when you needed something a little different, you had to start searching quasi from scratch. The NACA catalog a number of different symmetric airfoil "drops", that then were varied in thickness (when you need more strength of the wing, you choose a bigger thickness but have more drag), and then the centerline could be cambered in various percentages, camber creating more lift Sorry for the detour, but maybe it is interesting.

[@gaseousform]

yup, because they are safe crackers. In German, a safe can be called Panzerschrank. Armored cabinet.

[@KokkiePiet]

@@MagretSchellhorn-um6jn Panzer means armor. Panzerschrank -> Armoured cupboard Panzerwagen -> Armoured car So depending on what you mean a Panzer can mean a tank, or a safe. So the Beagle Boy being called Panzerknacker would refer to safe cracker

[@alfonsfalkhayn8950]

​​​@@KokkiePietArmored cupboard? Never heard of such....but I do know what a cabinet or chest is! 😅 P.S. Nix für Ungut!

[@NewEnglandOtaku]

Learning more with each video

[@burnmasterr]

When I hear Dr. Feltons intro music and then his voice it reminds me Commandos intro

[@heerkrupp64]

Great video, that is what you call, up close and personal.

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@howardoller443]

Tanks a lot, Dr. Felton! I always appreciate your interesting videos.

[@brianohare4522]

4 Gold and 1 Silver award? That Panzerknacker had some brass knackers of his own. He earned his Knight's Cross!

[@konigludwig6539]

No. 1 Gold 2 Silver. Felton Fell for a lie.

[@alexamerling79]

I see Mark Felton videos about the German army, I click.

[@brentsymons8960]

Luv the vet history and post war.Many thanks, Sir.

[@nsjames53]

Fascinating - thank you!

[@ba-gg6jo]

I had heard the term, but this was enlightening and entertaining. Another great vlog.

[@carlchong7592]

I’m imagining a line from Fury: “You see that scrawny guy over there with the faraway gaze? Yeah the one with the silver badge with the missing ear: He’s the one guy in this tent that the loudmouth tank ace wouldn’t pick a fight with.”

[@mattblom3990]

There is a lot of cool history Dr. Felton has taught me over the years but rarely is it something I have completely never heard of but Panzerknacker is one. Very interesting episode!

[@arnbo88]

I once knew a Panzer Grenadier who told me that he favoured the flare pistol. The Leuchtpistole 42 was transformed into the Sturmpistole and could launch the Wurfkoerper 361 egg grenade. The whole package was much smaller and also features in the film "Maenner Gegen Panzer".

[@donbasta2475]

I learned something new. Thanks

[@eoindelaney3549]

Outstanding.

[@garypulliam3421]

4:50 "Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!"

[@mnijhoff]

The Panzerfaust was also very popular amongst Sovjet soldiers fighting in urban areas such as Berlin. The weapon turned out to be very useful in destroying inner walls of buildings, therefore the Sovjets were covered whilst fighting from house to house.

[@stubi1103]

Thank you Sir for your factual presentation and greetings from Germany ! 👌

[@badschbenza8126]

German Panzerknackers has balls of steel

[@Zizumia]

You said how many awards Gunter earned, but I was still surprised as you zoomed out, more badges were appearing on his sleeve lmao

[@seafodder6129]

The photo was probably earlier in his career. Being black and white, it's difficult to distinguish between the gold and silver badges but doing the math that photo appears to show him with 19 kills.

[@jurgenp.schooner8514]

Did you do a video on this before? Feel like I’ve seen this before - maybe another video was similar? Edit - sorry I see you mentioned that in the video bio. Great work as usual! Thanks!

[@karoltakisobie6638]

Soviet Army soldiers quickly found panzerfaust useful as a portable artillery for breaching earth fortifications, houses and whatever else was in their way. Official user manual was issued as well. That experience led them to develop a series of rocket propelled launchers still in use today all over the world.

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, N.Y. Thank You so much for showing this very interesting video.

[@justjosie0107]

It is simply astounding what the German soldiers of WW2 were able to accomplish. Their dedication, bravery, and ingenuity are unmatched.

[@vtrrookie1]

What is also unmatched is their criminality and inhumanity by invading countries were they didn't belong and kiling milions. The German soldiers didn't fight because they where attacked. They fought because they thought that they were the ubermensch and were entitled to invade neighbouring countries.

[@justjosie0107]

@vtrrookie1 OH my, maybe you should write a book! I mean, I have never heard another mainstream historian say what you did. It is so groundbreaking! Meanwhile, the truth is much more informative... you should try it some time.

[@SteveClark-ob1kj]

@@MagretSchellhorn-um6jn Take the plank out of your eye. Look at the American conquest of their native peoples, and the invasions of Canada, Mexico, and the Phillipines, etc. I expect the peoples of south-east Asia would also like to comment.

[@johnsaucedo1131]

Love your stories!

[@mass55th75]

Mark, I watched this video all the way through, yet when I checked my subscription page, it showed I'd only watched about 2/3rds of it. I've had this happen with other channels in my subscriptions and notified those folks too. I'm letting the video run through again to the end, so hopefully it will show it has been watched in full. Thanks.

[@rob_1359]

Great to see the humble foot slogger could be seen as an Ace, just as his Luftwaffe and Kreigsmarine compatriots who were more often than not officers.

[@sthrich635]

It was due to the frequent effective usage of German late war Festung cities tactics that forced many Allied and Soviet tanks into tight easily ambushed urban terrains and created (or more accurately, forced) plenty of opportunities for even the most basic German foot infantries to kill armored vehicles - the much widespread presence of cheap "everyone" AT launcher the Panzerfaust encouraged it a lot too. Many weren't too lucky or sophisticated, but the widespread nature of these combat a few Aces were bounded to show up.

[@ageingviking5587]

Good stuff Mark! Thank you.

[@AINTEROL]

When Felton's Intro Music by Elijah Robert, "Redemption's Last Chance," hits, it's time for the best history lessons from the Second World War.

[@cityhh5829]

Ein Mann und eine Panzerfaust stoppen jeden Panzer !

[@wolfibau7072]

Solche Männer würden wir heute benötigen

[@alfonsfalkhayn8950]

Kommt drauf an.....nicht, wenn die den Panzer begleitende Infanterie ihn vorher erwischt!

[@ricardocorbie6803]

I’m in shock, I am a student of History,, this is my first time hearing about this topic!! Thank Professor Felton 💜💜

[@jlinden1419]

I admire your productivity. These short fact packed and well edited historical lessons are of great value, in particular in our messy times with all the non-historical slur found online. Greetings from Sweden.

[@krisfrederick5001]

With so many targets on the Eastern Front it's almost hard to miss. Ace as always Dr. Felton. Many thanks!

[@aleksazunjic9672]

Nope. Nobody verified German BS claims about Eastern front. In fact, because of Cold war Western public would believe them.

[@DVA990]

Они сами стали целями и грузом200👍

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

Great content Mr Felton 😊

[@jasonmussett2129]

Awesome as always

[@ryanjordan7268]

Excellent video 📹!!!

[@lorenzogiuliani9144]

Thank You

[@UrbexSniperHunter]

Deutsche Helden !! German Heros !

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Thank you sir ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FireBlade9773]

As usual, TV quality content. Well done Mark.

[@r2gelfand]

Cajones of brass they had.

[@mito88]

el mueble y sus cajones

[@fordfairlane662dr]

I was really late watching this but this is an excellent video

[@robertsolomielke5134]

TY Dr. Felton...We see a lot of tank vs. Infantry at the Eastern front, even today!? I guess a mobility kill means you still have to deal with the 4 crew, so aiming for the crew area would be the best results. Guessing a mobility kill is 1/2 a kill, and it does take a brave man, knowing how tanks will want to run over a man and do donuts on you.....carnage! * I think they were called 'Panzer Jager" for tank hunter infantry, not confused with the SP-AT guns ,which are likely more well known, and seen on every front.

[@walthanas]

Actually, there were different versions of the Panzerfaust, with ranges that were going from 30M for the earlier model up to 150m for the latest model of Panzerfaust.

[@rhetorical1488]

some were more readily available than others and certain units got the improved versions

[@robertsolomielke5134]

Yeah, I read the early models were ....goofy to aim, and 30M range not great, but they got better, fast, as likely top priority in the latter half of the war.

[@kimwit1307]

"Levels of intestinal fortitude" Gotta love that phrase.

[@Freedomfighter76239]

MARK FELTON PRODUCTIONS !!!!

[@michaelbevan3285]

The fuse on the hollow charge magnetic mine was the standard 4 second grenade fuse so the man putting the mine on the tank had to get away quickly. They could also fit the same fuse to a Tellermine and throw it up on the engine deck of a T34, or, as you saw, in Cross of Iron, on top of the tracks. Putting one under the turret overhand on a T34 would lift the turret off it's runners and jam it, or blow in the engine hatches and ruin the engine. They also used Pioneer charges tied in bundles or the infamous bundle of grenade heads tied with wire.

[@blumenthol]

They should have come up with a Balls of Steel award for these guys.

[@RupertBear412]

is this a repeat? I am positive I've seen this exact episode before!

[@AndrewAMartin]

Same, it must be a repost...

[@opoxious1592]

Isn't the other episode specifically about the Panzerfaust only? This episodes is focussing more about the aces that used the Panzerfaust.

[@divinerowecom]

In the text intro, Mr Felton states that it is a longer and improved version of a previous one.

[@cammobunker]

That Peichel guy went from an SS Private to Untersturnfuhrer (2nd LT) and from this photo had the Wound badge in Gold, the Close Combat Clasp in Gold, Iron Cross 2nd and 1st class, the German Cross in Gold and the Knight's Cross. That's along with all the Tank Destruction badges. All of which were won, please note, as a enlisted man, a not inconsiderable achievement in the rank-conscious German Military. This guy had stones the size of Watermelons...and survived the war, no less, although he died at age 53. Likely his seven or so wounds had a lot to do with that. While I'm certainly no fan of anything Nazi, I can absolutely respect personal courage and I'm certain this guy had it. He also, perhaps oddly, seems to be rather on the pudgy side and looking him up he seems to have been a working soldier...in most of his photographs he appears a bit dirty and rumpled, far from the usual "recruiting poster boy" the Nazi propaganda machine so loved to hold up as heroes.

[@RobinTakolander]

Top notch! Oh well, it's Felton.