Primo Victoria - The D-Day Landings - Sabaton History 075 [Official]

On D-Day, 6th June 1944, Operation Overlord began. The Western Allies unleashed their gigantic amphibious landing on the coast of Normandy. Preluded by a nightly airborne attack and supported by a massive armada of bombers and fleet artillery, their landing-crafts reached the fortified beaches. Against a hail of machine-gun bullets, the Allied soldiers stormed the beaches and overran the German bunkers and trenches. A new front was opened and the battle for France began.
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[@SabatonHistory]

The day had come for the The Allied Forces to play their hand. Recognaisance had been thorough, but they still couldn’t know exactly what cards Nazi Germany was holding. It was a no limit game, and The Allies were prepared to go all-in in order to bring it home… D-day was the beginning of the end of German occupation of France. If you’re curious about how they got to that position in the first place, you can find that out in these episodes of WW2 Week by Week on the World War Two channel: Blitzkrieg in the West - The Invasion of France: kzbin.info/www/bejne/en2xaYF-jc6Ar5I The Allied Clusterf**k - The Battle of France: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl7CnpSsZdCqapY Nazi Europe?! - The Fall of France: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Gnf5V7lJdnm5Y Hitler ❤️Paris - German Victory in France: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5PLko2bf7uNh6M If you would like to gain early access to our Sabaton History episodes and actively support this awesome project that we are so passionate about, you can do so by joining our Patreon community. There are some pretty cool perks when you become part of the Patreon family. Find out more and join here 👉 www.patreon.com/sabatonhistory

[@scuffedcovers2031]

I have learned more than my dad by only listening to your music and watching sabaton history thanks to all of you legends for keeping all this history relevant

[@daschenner]

Random question. Why did you use he for the Bismarck? In German it could be she "Die Bismarck"

[@henriqueproductions3370]

Germans: We are the truth Europe! Western Allies: Primo Victoria! First Victory! German occupation on France.Exe has stop to working

[@dragonbladem6899]

Daschenare the Bismarck was a he because it was named after Otto Von Bismarck and the Germans didn’t want to disrespect him so they referred to it as a he

[@mandaloretheultimate3691]

At 3:35 there is a typo, you don't have change it, I just wanted you guys to know.

[@MrBabydove]

"Pretty much everything that had a cool name was to be thrown against the German Atlantic wall."

[@SpartacusColo]

Great line!

[@ghazghkullthraka9714]

And the mosquito

[@jaredisley-oliver389]

Fun fact the Canadian beach was to be named "Jellyfish". But apparently Churchill thought it stupid that men would be killed at "Jellyfish Beach" and had it changed.

[@jimmywilliams8598]

WELL GERMANY HAS A DICKER MAX

[@sebastianb.3978]

@@jimmywilliams8598 That literally means fat max xD

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

5:31 great, now I'm just imagining high command going: "What's that thing's name?" "Typhoon, sir." "PERFECT. Sounds badass. Have squadrons of those sortie out."

[@AlexGNR]

*Wait.. "Typhoon?! ABORD MISSION WE ARE GOING STRAIGHT INTO A HUGE STORM!!*

[@podemosurss8316]

In the videogame Red Alert 2 the Typhoon is a Soviet sub model.

[@victor9sur768]

@@podemosurss8316 typhoon class was/is a real submarine class with the USSR and Russian Federation

[@GeordieSwordsman]

"Hey RAF, what level of cool names are you on?" "I dunno RN, about a 4 or 5? Check out these Typhoons." "You are like little baby. Watch this." *HMS Warspite opens fire*

[@podemosurss8316]

@@victor9sur768 It was the NATO denomination for the Akula-class, yes.

[@One-Watermelon]

Each year on that day.. I have to listen to this. Today it has been 80 years

[@SabatonHistory]

It's an important day to commemorate!

[@Mildnumber4444]

On the subject of conscripts in the Wehrmacht, one of my favorite moments of "Saving Private Ryan" is when the two "German" soldiers try to surrender after the initial Normandy invasion and are shot while doing so. Careful listening, however, reveals that the two are speaking Czech, meaning that they are most likely conscripts forced into the German ranks after the Czech Republic was annexed by Germany in 1939. There is just so much history going on in that one little scene, and it perfectly illustrates the true tragedy of the war. The fact that Spielberg didn't feel the need to directly point this out in the movie and just left it there for history nerds to find has always amazed me.

[@notronsivart]

"Look I washed for supper!"

[@bobburris4445]

IIRC what they were saying translated into something like 'don't shoot! We're Czech, not German!'

[@notronsivart]

@@bobburris4445 I know but that's what the soldier said after they shot them. That is awful. I couldn't imagine being like "no! I was forced to do this! Please don't fucking kill me!" Just to be mowed down.

[@pink_alligator]

Isn't that kinda bad and tragic? And just letting Americans keep being ignorant? Because, when are they ever gonna realize that? just gonna keep believing they're the unequivocal heroes of this war

[@bobburris4445]

@@notronsivart yeah I know. Kinda appreciate the Spielberg had the Americans committing a war crime, even though I am an American. . .

[@bensmith1955]

Fun fact: my great-Granddad fought in WW2 like many others. He was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940 and spent the next three years fighting in North Africa, Burma and Italy. On the sixth of June 1944 he was on one of the first landing craft to land on the beaches. In some weird way you can say that he was one of the first Britons off France and one of the first back onto French soil.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Major respect to your great-granddad. We need more men like him.

[@HTWW]

@@Death_Korps_Officer "strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times, AND HARD TIMES CREATE STRONG MEN." We truly are standing on shoulders of titans, aren't we?

[@SabatonHistory]

Wow, that must've been 5 extremely intense years in your great- granddad's life. All our respect to him for everything he must've endured during that time. Maria

[@rpaplham14]

My great grandfather was also at d-day as a medic. What he saw that day messed him up for the rest of his life, so I was told by my grandfather. I never got to meet great granddad, he died before I was born

[@bensmith1955]

@@rpaplham14 I never met my great Grandad (one both sides of the family, both in the war) either. At least we've got the stories and (if you are lucky) the medals and personal affects (diaries and letter, photos, etc.)

[@13popit]

Indy: "And you guys are going to switch to a different type of History for the next album right?" Joakim: "Yes! Pornographic History" IM DEAD this is probably the funniest thing I've heard from this man 😅😅

[@Sc0rp83]

Meanwhile, Bloodhound Gang: *Dear Chasey Lain...*

[@darthcalanil5333]

"anything that had a cool name was thrown at the Germans" And that's why cool names matter!

[@Joe_Mama661]

#coolnamesmatter

[@ironwolf3319]

Indy: "What's the next album?" Joakim: "PORN HISTORY!" The intellectuals of a generation.

[@jesusisherelookbusy]

Track 1: PORNO VICTORIA

[@TheMmus]

Track 2: Rectum of Terror

[@jesusisherelookbusy]

Metalhead Mom Track 3: Pussy Battalion

[@bobburris4445]

Track 4 : Then the Winged Hussars Came

[@Germanempireaboolilel]

Track 5: Night Bitches

[@ScileSc]

15:40 I came for a history lesson and I found Joakim turning into a Disney Princess.

[@grey3247]

YES

[@TheMmus]

Ok now I'd really wanna hear Joakim sing the Frozen theme song "Let it go"

[@SabatonHistory]

If that intense joy over music turns you into a Disney princess, I am here for that ALL DAY 😍 Maria

[@ghazghkullthraka9714]

‘They won’t hold them back anymore!’

[@Chrischi3TutorialLPs]

The best part about seeing Sabaton live is to see how Joakim is just grinning widely.

[@SabatonHistory]

Genuine happiness is hard to beat 😊 Maria

[@ladyzapzap9514]

@@SabatonHistory I can feel the energy and have to resist jumping for joy along with Joakim just watching the videos of live concerts!

[@JojokimVT]

Look, Hannes made an appearance. Well, his name at least

[@amko899999]

Spotted that as soon as I opened the video lmao

[@Masada1911]

It took me way too long to realize what you meant

[@JojokimVT]

Necroglobule 😂

[@mikhailmelnik5174]

I dont get it

[@JojokimVT]

mikhail melnik Look behind Joakim and Indy.

[@tejesedeny]

I read D-day from Stephen E. Ambrose (ok, not the full book), and there was a story about American soldiers attacking a German bunker. Once the shots from the bunker ceased and they heard shouting that definitely wasn't German. Only one shot could be heard and then the soldiers of the bunker came out and surrendered. It turned out they were Polish and other nations' soldiers and they decided they had enough of war. They shot the German officer who ordered them. And a personal story about this song: at the concert in Januray, in Budapest, the venue was quite hot and out of air for the end of the show. I was standing relatively close to the stage and during the teasing break before the ending songs, I felt I'm not ok, and I was thinking if I should try to get out before I faint. But then I heard 'Through the gates of hell...' and I was like 'oh, no way I leave during this song' so I just started to jump and sing along as loud I could. Finally there wasn't any problem and I could stay until the end of the show. :)

[@ronaldostrowski4014]

Many of these Polish soldiers (mainly from Silesia and Pommerania) later joined the First Polish Armoured Division which had victories during the battle of Falaise Gap and in liberating parts of Holland and Belgium and later taking the German Port City of Wilhelmshaven. Some of these Polish soldiers may have been killed by fire from the Free Polish Airforce and Free Polish naval vessels that along with the other allied navies and airforce units participated in the invasion that day. Yep, war is both hell and complicated.

[@mileenz681]

In the USA: "The British name their aircrafts after their cities, shall we name ours after our cities?" - No. "How about naming them after our pets?" - No, you fool! "Alright, then what do you suggest we name those flying fortresses? - Yes!

[@Belvie]

Ah yes the well known cities of Spitfire and Hurricane :p

[@danielr.l.mccullough600]

@@Belvie Lancaster, Manchester, Halifax, Stirling, Wellington, Lincoln, etc.

[@narwhale632]

That would be cool. There is a city in I think one of the M states that has the name Bismarck. The real question is would you rather be in a flying fortress or a flying Bismarck.

[@narwhale632]

@@danielr.l.mccullough600 I think he is making what is called a joke, judging by how he put a :p at the end.

[@mileenz681]

@@Belvie Hurricane, Utah ;) Imagine living in a place called Spitfire...

[@Kay2kGer]

Sabaton history in the near future: Indy: The famous words of an actor: "warum liegt hier stroh?" marked the beginning of a meme still known today Joakim: and yes we did a song about it (points towards cam) *intro starts*

[@JojokimVT]

Imagine, instead of Sabaton singing about wars, they sing about memes

[@AlexGNR]

@@JojokimVT We need them to cover the Area 51 parody...

[@anemu3819]

@@AlexGNR f

[@JojokimVT]

Disaster7317 That would be awesome

[@Kay2kGer]

@@AlexGNR did you hear the area 51 fields of verdun parody?

[@Zivon96]

So we've seen "Ghost Division" and "Primo Victoria" now, so long as we're doing all the most popular songs, might I make a suggestion? ohh-OHH-ohh...

[@ReformedSooner24]

Yes.

[@DC-ru5xz]

Oooh oh oh oooh oh ooh oh

[@zachwatson9916]

I think it'd be a great way to talk about Lindisfarne and the viking expansion or the Dane Law

[@vakhtangi24]

oooh oh oh oooh

[@TheRealtree2]

Forged in Valhalla with the hammer of Thor

[@TheMmus]

I accidentally discovered Sabaton a year ago when I was watching some video where pigeons were eating seeds in a silo and Primo Victoria was playing in the back. I was blown away instantly: Oh my, this sounds gorgeous! Wait, it's about the Normandy landings? Wait, almost all their songs are about military history? Wait, they have their own history channel? Where have you been all my life?! It felt like pieces were finally coming together. And so I've been a passionate fan ever since! Thank you for this episode, and the music of course! ❤️

[@EJ_Red]

Nothing gets more intense than birds looking for food

[@danm936]

Confirmed pigeons are metal heads

[@TheMmus]

The silo was in total state of anarchy for sure

[@williamhanna9718]

I need to know where this pigeon video is

[@TheMmus]

@@williamhanna9718 www.riemurasia.net/video/Through-the-gates-of-hell-as/210501 Here you go! 😄🤘

[@woadshaman3974]

Years ago, I was doing some research on the Normandy landings when I happened upon Peter Johansson's Sabaton - Primo Victoria [Saving Private Ryan] video. Out of curiosity, I played the video and I have been a Sabaton fan ever since!

[@mxonia]

Primo victoria was also mine first sabaton song to hear

[@thorno8246]

@@mxonia Same, I saw a meme about the song- then decided to give it a look

[@Bearsmith23]

Yep. I as well.

[@TheExecutorr]

"pretty much anything that had a cool name" yeah that sounds about right xD

[@MrBabydove]

I just quoted this too. So good!

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

And then we have the Mosquitoes

[@brianstabile165]

Razor Calahan Other the super fortress aka b 29

[@joffreyverbeeck1640]

@@Death_Korps_Officer Well, Even Hitler stated he loved the plane and regretted ridiculing it for being made out of wood, after seeing what it could do. And appearantly he wasn't easy to impress. Fun fact, the Mosquito was 20 mph faster than the Spitfire... And that for a plane that could carry 2000 pounds of bombs.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@joffreyverbeeck1640 I didn't know it was possible for him to regret something. I love him even more for that. Turns out, he was human all along. Huh.

[@joehudson3042]

Fun fact: the only Victoria cross to be rewarded on D-day was to a person from my home town, Middlesbrough, his name was Stanley Hollins. Interesting story I would look into it.

[@adenkyramud5005]

You could even call it the Primo Victoria cross

[@ilikecheese4518]

which middlesbrogh theres a lot of em

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for sharing this Joe. If you want to you can tell the Sabaton guys about it directly on their website if you think it would make for a good song, they're always grateful for song ideas. This link takes you to the form: www.sabaton.net/do-you-have-a-good-idea-for-a-song/ Maria

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

@@SabatonHistory I think a great idea for a Sabaton song would be the Battle of Imjin River, a single British brigade in the Korean War faced off against three Chinese Divisions, and despite being badly mauled and an entire battalion getting wiped out they fought a successful delaying action that prevented UN units to their rear being hit

[@takebacktheholyland9306]

@@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire If we're talking outnumbered allied forces in the korean war, an excellent idea would also work for the pilipinos standing up against the chinese 40-1 in the battle of yultong

[@stewm1267]

John has a long moustache. If I remember right, the Atlantic Wall was called a thin string with a few knots tied in it. There was just too much coastline to completely defend effectively.

[@AlexGNR]

The most protected part was the coastline of the Netherlands (my homecountry) in the dunes, I have seen an Atlantikwall anti-tank wall. Crazy to think about what happened

[@sam8404]

3:42 Reminds me of that scene from Saving Private Ryan. A couple soldiers tried to surrender on the beach and the Americans shot them. Turns out they were Czechs who were forced to fight for Germany, which is what they tried to say to the Americans who couldn't understand them.

[@Grubkill3r91]

I've had the honor and privilege to visit the beaches of Normandy, specifically Omaha and Utah beach, when I was a teenager. I gotta say that it was an amazing experience to visit and with this history lesson, it makes it a whole lot better.

[@SabatonHistory]

I can imagine it must be a quite singular experience, visiting a place like that. I know it sounds somewhat cheesy, but it's true that at some places you can really hear the wings of history. Maria

[@vampyreternal]

We got married on 6th June a few years ago and made sure this was played during the reception. One of my favourite photos is me, in my wedding dress, having stolen someone's aviators, dancing to this :D

[@SabatonHistory]

That's a great story Katie! And an awesome photo by the sound of it 😁 Maria

[@GJCorby2007]

" You are about to embark on the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. " General Eisenhower's message to troops embarking from England on June 6 , 1944. "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But perhaps it is the end of the beginning." Winston Churchill on the allied B-day victory.

[@DoraFauszt]

5:31 "Pretty much anything, that had a cool name was to be thrown against the German Atlantic Wall" My imagimation is way too vivid! 😅

[@kristoffermangila]

Fun fact: the only general (and the oldest man) on the beaches of Normandy was Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Yep, Teddy's son. He organized the forces in Utah Beach and due to his actions, the Americans were able to break through, which led to the Medal of Honor. Sadly, he died of a heart attack a few weeks after D-day.

[@alwaysbelieve8396]

An anthem for the fallen and for victory. Thank you Sabaton for this powerful song and honoring those that fought for us to listen to it.

[@SabatonHistory]

It's our privilege not to forget 🤘

[@Martintheauthor]

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, Orders of the Day. June 6, 1944: Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eye of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground, Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and place at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in you courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. -Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force. June 6, 1944

[@petitponeydu7727]

whenever i hear this song it gives me shivers, as a french citizen there's only one word that needs to be said to all those brave men who fought to free us and make sure france would live throught the war: merci

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you for watching.

[@seangutierrez1337]

Happy 80th anniversary of D-Day! The day when the Allies began the liberation of Europe!

[@harbl99]

"Let me tell you about where this ongoing hell I endure started..." -- Joakim's knee

[@Razgriz85]

I remember hearing the accounts of one of the vets that climbed the cliffs of Omaha Beach and he said that a young German soldier leaned over the edge of the cliff and aimed his rifle at him, but didn't fire, he instead just smiled at him and then left.

[@SabatonHistory]

Wow, talk about a pivotal moment... Maria

[@robertcross9863]

This is the the first sabaton song I ever heard and I'm happy I did because if I hadn't when I was younger I probably would have missed out on this amazing band so this song will always hold special place for me

[@SabatonHistory]

It's great that our paths crossed at some point 😉 Thank you so much for staying with us!

[@dylantowers9367]

One thing I've just realised after years of listening. "We've been here before, used to this kind of war. Crossfire grind through the sand." An amphibious landing against entrenched machineguns. Was this referencing the Gallipoli landings of WWI?

[@dementedscarf5564]

That's interesting, I've never noticed that

[@bobchan4436]

I would personally say Dieppe instead of Gallipoli

[@badeaivan6817]

It could be Dieppe since ''we've been here before''. But also could make reference to the landings in Anzio and Salerno in the Italian campaign back in 1943,which for me seems more accurate.

[@baconpwn]

Could be Operation Torch.

[@neoxenoz3262]

Soldiers at Utah and Juno beaches: Hey, this invasion is pretty easy Soldiers at Omaha: All of the soldiers in the landing craft died before they stepped on sand.

[@slothstudio5688]

Rip

[@brandondembowski5545]

F

[@HaloFTW55]

Mostly due to ALL the (amphibious) Sherman DD tanks drowning before they landed. Without any armour support to prevent the machinegun nests from mowing men down, heavy loses ensured.

[@Manuelslayor]

@@HaloFTW55 i mean have you seen that fucking contraption suposed to be a amphibious tank? How would that kind of contraption ever work?!

[@ladyzapzap9514]

@@Manuelslayor it was only tested on calm waters and for shorter distances. Sadly, on D-Day, the weather was rough and they had to send men ashore from much farther out than previously expected due to the addition of anti-landing craft defenses. so most of the tanks simply sank in the rough waters.

[@martinshadowax7]

literally nobody: me every 6 of june: "Through the gates of hell As we make our way to heaven" screaming harder: "Primo victoria " Got to be on of my sabaton all time favorite songs allways on my playlist for the gym and work, goosebumps every time. great episode !! Love it great job!

[@DoraFauszt]

I sang the song the whole day on public transport the 6th 😀

[@forthencholordofadmirals2763]

@@DoraFauszt we all strive to be in your lvl

[@martinshadowax7]

@@DoraFauszt I wish I culd sing I bark like a dog but dont care do it all the time whit sabaton songs

[@Sc0rp83]

Must be a blast using same public transportation as you do on that day, with all that screaming PPPPRRRRIIIIMMMOOO VIKTOOOORIIIIAAAA"

[@DoraFauszt]

@@Sc0rp83 what you could hear usually is me excessively repeating "6th of June 1944 Allies are turning the war" or "To the gates of hell...." and so on 😀

[@exorbitantnoise9895]

I remember when the Primo Victoria memes were at their height

[@GorinRedspear]

Was it on SIXTH! OF! JUNE! NINETEEN FORTY FOUR!

[@thorno8246]

Thats how I discovered Sabaton

[@Sc0rp83]

They still are, alongside with "Into the Motherlland the German army march..."

[@alexrandall4308]

I was very fortunate to stumble upon Sabaton thru a Spotify discovery playlist 6+ years ago. This was the very first song I had heard from them, and loved the band/style of music ever since. Keep it up!!

[@SabatonHistory]

We will Alex!

[@thescollard8764]

Finally! I've been waiting a long time for this one. Great choice for the 75th episode. As a Canuck, I'm glad you mentioned Juno beach. The landings there might not have been as famous as those on Omaha, but it's a point of pride in Canadian History. I actually had the chance to visit Normandy last summer, when travel was still possible. I went to a few of the beaches (mainly Gold since Arromanches is a lovely town) , saw the old German defenses at Pointe du Hoc, and visited the famous American cemetery. The Caen Memorial museum is a must-visit if you want to find out about the landings; it's even built over an old Nazi bunker that you can go inside. The most interesting thing about the beaches was how they're just normal beaches now. Looking at them now, apart for the occasional wrecked metal barge offshore, you would never know that so many people fought and died on those beaches. The scars of war can still be seen, but they're slowly fading away.

[@darkadrien14]

Hello, sorry to disturb you, but i would like to know if you took a guided tour to visit the beaches ?

[@thescollard8764]

@@darkadrien14 Yes. It was offered by the Caen Memorial Museum. I also ended up spending more time in Bayeux and Arromanches on my own time after too.

[@darkadrien14]

@@thescollard8764 all right thank you for your answer. I hope you enjoyed your trip. Did you visit the tapestry museum as well ?

[@SabatonHistory]

Oh wow, that must've been a fascinating trip. And even more so when it's connected to the country that's your home. The old bunker must've been eerie to be inside, and the beaches too in a way. Like you say, they look just like any beach now, but an event of that magnitude feels almost like it would've left a mark somehow...like a rift in the fabric of time. Maria

[@darkadrien14]

Hello everyone, tour guide from Normandy here. A very good video, a great summary of D-Day, of course there are much, much more to learn about this great Operation and the men who took part in it. Also, Sabaton, please, once the covid-crisis is over, come and have a tour, would be my pleasure ^^

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you! Both for the compliment from an expert, and for the invitation. I'll be sure to bring it to the guys! :) Maria

[@JonathanToolonie]

Not gonna lie, this was the song that was my formal introduction to Sabaton.

[@AO968]

Same here,. along with Panzer Battalion, Hellrider and Thundergods. When I heard those four songs, I knew I found an awesome band.

[@foxylady5730]

Same here as well

[@sgrizzo48]

same

[@MunDane68]

Me too. I can remember it was a GMV for Hellgate :London using the cinematic trailer

[@herbieklein2271]

It's so uplifting to see Indy back at a well~ish shape after his virus trouble 🧡

[@thearmoredbugger9344]

I've been waiting for this episode and the wait was worth it. The song that introduced me to Sabaton, the song that marked their identity, and one of my favorite tanks to play in World of Tanks. "PRIMO VICTORIA!!!"

[@uncagedmango5234]

Happy 80th anniversary never forget

[@ghostnappa2012]

Thank you for finally doing this song! I loved learning more about what happened both history and song wise. My grandfather was a navy corpsman at Omaha beach and my uncle was there too. It's simply incredible to think that these guys were just 18-20 years old and running headfirst into gunfire and grenades.

[@SabatonHistory]

It truly is incomprehensible. Just kids, really. I don't know how old you are, but imagine being 18, fresh out of high school. And instead of college you get Omaha beach on D-Day... It puts things into perspective. I'm glad you liked the episode and got to learn something new! Maria

[@franktuminski8460]

WE ALL Americans are very grateful to Sabaton

[@creepysniper117]

I'm not much of commenting, but I just wanted to say that I love sabaton and sabaton history, you've brougth me so much joy and I've learned a lot, really thank you guys for... eveything I owe you my life, quite literaly. P.s: sorry for my bad english I try

[@SabatonHistory]

Hey, that really means a lot to us. We're all happy that we can bring you joy and knowledge. And if Sabaton and Sabaton History has been of help to you in overcoming any kind of hardship, we're both honored and proud of being able to do that. Also, your English isn't at all bad and always feel free to reach out. Take care and stay safe, Maria

[@creepysniper117]

@@SabatonHistory oh my.... I'm... crying so much, I didn´t think you would answer... I.. thank you so much you mean a lot to me, and I just got the last album "the greath war history edition" by coincidence, because, here where I live no one knows who sabaton is, even looking at every single place that sels cds and such, no one knew, by mericle they ordered one which was super expensive but I manages to get it, and I am so happy! rellay guys, you all mean a lot to me.

[@evad.2877]

Despite the fact, that this was horrible events, it's worth to admire them. Those man were without any doubt a heroes and their actions are what makes this song a perfect motivator and also a reminder, that my life isn't that hard as I sometimes think. See you next time ...!🙂

[@pink_alligator]

I just think it's a bit off in terms of celebrating bravery, to place emphasis on those going in when victory was almost assured. Also a reason I'm not a fan of celebrating the USA in general in this war

[@stevenguild2707]

Pink Alligator Another Anti-American POS offering his feeble opinion. GTFO.

[@unlucky_2nd897]

@@stevenguild2707 wot

[@stevenguild2707]

Optimism derp

[@thegermansturmmann1797]

Imagine being a tank driver and training for so long just for your shop to sink and have you and your tank sink straight to the bottom of the ocean

[@TheGunpowder13]

Fun fact: The USS Texas was the only ship to hit the target on d day, because the flooded the back half of their ship using the pumping system just to tilt it back so that the front piercer cannons acted like lobbers, thus just being able to hit the target.

[@SentientMattress531]

UNOPPOSED UNDER CRIMSON SKIES

[@shatteredlegion6934]

The fact that they ganster leaned a 32,000 tonne ship just to ruin the nazis day is unbelievable it happened but still

[@Hagunemnon]

I mean, if you wanna get *real* technical, Joachim, then "v" is pronounced as "w" in Latin; basically the opposite of how its done in German. So it'd be "PRE-MOH WEAK-TORE-EE-UH."

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Or, as we spanish speakers do: read it as it is written.

[@TheMmus]

@@Death_Korps_Officer I agree with you. I studied Latin in the university as part of my degree, and I remember the teacher saying that the "Finnish way" to pronounce Latin the same way it's written, is likely to be the closest way to pronounce ancient Latin. And btw, the world's only news broadcast in Latin was the Finnish YLE Nuntii Latini, until last summer when they ceased doing it after 30 years.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@TheMmus Wait, there was a latin broadcast and lasted that long?

[@TheMmus]

@@Death_Korps_Officer Yes, and my teacher was one of the news reporters, and she said they had received fan mail from all over the world, even from little islands like Vanuatu. www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/28/finland-latin-news-radio-bulletin-nuntii-latini-cancelled-30-years Here's a link for an English article about it, if you're interested :)

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@TheMmus Thank you very much!

[@Crom_Apsotle]

Primo Victoria was the first song of Sabaton i ever heard. Years ago on a dopey old army man video. Just the first 30 seconds though, and they stuck in my head for years and years until i finally looked up the lyrics. At first i was apprehensive, but soon i listened to more and more then suddenly i fell in love with the band

[@jasatotakouzeno4674]

“Pretty much anything that had a cool name was to be thrown on the German Atlantic Wall” Uhhh, GREAT DARK OVERLORD OF THE DRAGON STATES!! Nice that casemate blew up!

[@PandaWolf525]

It’s been 79 years to date. And within one year it will be 80. And I will show back up for its 80th anniversary to watch this again.

[@SabatonHistory]

Well worth it!

[@Oneprimal]

The first song I heard from Sabaton. It reminds me of my grandfather who has long passed but he was there on D-Day. He didn't talk too much about his military service to us grandkids.. until I went into the service myself. Then I got to hear a lot of the tales he had in him. I still miss him.

[@SabatonHistory]

I understand that you do. It must've been quite a bonding experience, getting to hear your grandfather's experiences. Maria

[@danahorton6662]

I really enjoyed learning about this. My Grandfather was a survivour of Ohama Beach. And, I never really got to learn much from him personally, and that's understandable. But, to finally learn the History behind D-Day as a whole feels like I'm finally getting answers that I've kind of longed for in a sense. As always, you guys totally Rock, and always love learning about History through you guys. Keep doing an outstanding job. Rock on. 🤘

[@petitponeydu7727]

As a french citizen who went to the beaches multiple times to pay respect to those who fought and fell for my freedom there's only one word i have to say: merci

[@danahorton6662]

@@petitponeydu7727 On the behalf of the soldiers that fought and fell: You're welcome. And, thank you for showing the respect and support that you do to said soldiers. It is very much appreciated.

[@SabatonHistory]

I'm glad you got some answers through watching Dana. I guess these experiences was just too painful to touch on for many of the survivours, which - as you say - is understandable. And also, thank you for the kind words, we'll definitely keep it up! Rock on Maria

[@pruts3323]

The sad part of the normandy allied bombing is that the brother of my grandmother died in it. He was just a young lad

[@jabiliuson1270]

don't really know if he was a wehrmacht soldier or if he was a bomber crewman, either way, my respects to him.

[@pruts3323]

@@jabiliuson1270 no, he was just a boy like 8 years old or something

[@jabiliuson1270]

@@pruts3323 well shit, that's even worst then, I'm sorry

[@SabatonHistory]

It's always important to remember that everyone who dies in a war - soldier or civilian - was a person, an individual who had a life before that and would've had one after. It is sad that your grandmother's brother was one of those killed. Maria

[@yelsgup3541]

actually, the difficulty faced on juno beach was second only to omaha. ~2400 died on omaha and ~2000 died on juno. juno was also the last beach to be landed. the canadian contribution to operation neptune is not to be undermined

[@Aeyekay0]

“Making shit up as we go along” lol

[@GorinRedspear]

15:15 "This is like YOUR song..." I just got a vision of Joakim and Par getting married (Joakim in white, of course), and this being their opening dance...

[@anttibjorklund1869]

Now I can't unsee Joakim in drag and can't stop laughing at the image.

[@sunningdale3478]

I visited the D-day landing sites a few years ago. Would definitely recommend, they have tons of good museums there about D-day and other WW2 topics. It was really cool to see the German bunkers -- you could go inside them and look out on the beaches where they would have seen the attackers coming. There were wreaked bits of metal throughout the beach and in the water, and children were playing by them, as families enjoyed the sunny weather. It was crazy to me that a peaceful looking beach could have been the site of so much bloodshed, and that it could now be a site of happiness, where the only reminder of past violence was the rusting metal barely visible in the ocean.

[@alex.mielus]

Primo Victoria at the Wargaming's Gamescom event in 2017 (being a "tanker" myself) was the 1st time I ever heard Sabaton. I was hooked :) Thank you

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you for staying 😎

[@alex.mielus]

@@SabatonHistory kzbin.info/aero/PLEBf0WYyuTn-euGtJA4FxUlw4lyaUC8JH 🤘😍 I will soon buy a ticket for your concert in Bucharest, see you there! 😉

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

Watching this again for D-Day 77.

[@JpokeWmcu85]

Isn't it quite poetic that Erwin rommel, in charge of the Ghost Division invaded France. And he is back for D-day, what a lad

[@freedeathsticks4508]

Coincidentally enough I was searching the channel for this song yesterday. My prayers have been answered

[@anaccountmusthaveaname9110]

I think the song's beginning is very fitting given its inspiration. Straight to action.

[@killjoycanuck7885]

Primo Victoria was awesome to hear live. I saw you guys in Toronto last year

[@SabatonHistory]

Cool! Was Primo Victoria your favourite of the show? Maria

[@killjoycanuck7885]

@@SabatonHistory as awsome as it was 82nd all the way was by far my favorite of the show.

[@ZoomZip]

A Metal band that sings songs about history. I would never expect them to draw these huge raging crowds. this is so fking awesome!!!!

[@lordcharles9786]

To be fair Iron Maiden should be the clue that this stuff is successful

[@youtubehandol]

modernity has me questioning everything ; the victors write the history. and fucking good music.

[@wooloo_vt1980]

Thanks for continuing to producing such amazing content! It gives me something to look forward to every week! Love you guys!

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you so much for the kind words Jakkob! See you next week :) Maria

[@randallstephens8273]

It's still one of the most courageous storiea told to every infantryman ever as it shows courage, bravery, dedication to the mission. It also shows just how much blood was split just to free the world

[@jackthorton10]

The blood spilled was not nor ever will be held in vain…. Primo Victoria

[@DamyPanny]

Primo Victoria, the beginning of Sabaton way, the beginning of my love. It was somewhere around the end of 2009, or the beginning of 2010 - Coat of arms came out soon after- when i casually found this song, first song i ever heard from Sabaton - i wasn't even aware of their existance. Back then, i was still attending high school, i was a history addicted boy and i had just discovered metal. I perfectly remember the moment i listened for the first time to Primo Victoria. As soon as i clicked on "play", the powerful voice of Joakim surprised me with the words we all know and love. THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL, AS WE MAKE OUR WAY TO HEAVEN- THROUGH THE NAZI LINES...PRIMO VICTORIA! Nothing else to say: i istantly fell in love. I listened to it a couple of times again, then i started exploring the other songs (thanks to his majestry PiscatorLager, since back then there weren't lyric videos available on the official channel). So, this year it's been 10 years of listening to you. My preferred band so far, and i have tho thank Primo Victoria (and the facebook page who made me discover it) for it. But most of all, i have to thank you, Sabaton crue, for all the effort and all the beautiful songs. And let's not forget Indy and all the History Channel team: your work is beautiful and it gives a great depht to everything thanks to the simple and yet serious and clear explanation, without forgetting the sense of humour history should always have. Well..i'm sorry for the long speech: i just wanted to share my impressions, my memories and my gratitude. Have a nice day you all who are reading, may the winged hussars always arrive in time of need :)

[@lionofitaly9990]

a sabaton video on one of my favorite songs on my birthday this is the best gift

[@SabatonHistory]

Happy Birthday from The Sabaton History Team! 🎈 🎁 🎉

[@hoopchristine5202]

Just as I’ve had Iron Maiden’s The Longest Day stuck in my head for the last week, you guys pulled through for me. Thank you

[@SabatonHistory]

You're welcome :) And thank you for watching

[@ontarioguyincalgary4845]

I've read and watched documentaries stating the that Juno (Canadian landings) had the 2nd most resistance to Omaha and the Canadians made achieved the missions before other Allies. Props to 🇨🇦

[@wargriz8213]

I appreciate the fact that apparently on Utah they landed on the wrong section of beach and found it was actually an easier place to advance

[@The_Devil_Himself]

Was having a shitty morning till this came out. Thanks guys.

[@SabatonHistory]

We're happy to help!

[@CommodoreRayne.IMP.C-1824]

80th anniversary of this pivotal event was a few days ago. May we never forget those who gave their lives in the Gates Of Hell.

[@mikewhicker9771]

Get home from a rough day at work to a video that reminds me that my generation don't know the meaning of the term "rough day". Great video as always gents!

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you Mike!

[@finicalake2entertainment712]

The first Sabaton song I listened to

[@godfatherofbloedniss]

primo victoria... the song that brought me to metal. ty again sabaton :)

[@epicwarfare5295]

Sometimes we people who are not musicians could not even think about how difficult is to create music ,I mean musicians when creating music ,very often might go through (I say 'might' because I'm not a musician) many difficulties such as notes, melodies ,this is about creating something very special and it need to rhyme, sounds very cool plus it need to be related to history plus the song need to has a special touch plus..... and wow I mean nothing whether is a statue , sculpture or something related to art , in this case (music) really really magnificent like this kind of music is just created or appears by accident in the blink of an eye,,, this guys are making a very very special contribution to this beautiful musical genre called Metal. And with all that being said I take my hat off and point my index finger to this Sabaton history chapter farewelling like Indy at the end of every video.

[@SabatonHistory]

I completely agree with you. The craft of creating music is deeply fascinating to me, it's like magic to be able to do that. Hats off to that! 🎩 Maria

[@AlexGNR]

Appeared in my notifications, I clicked immediatly. Comment section, will you sing with us? AND WILL YOU *JUMP* WITH US?! Trough the gates of Hell...

[@glitchtastic759]

AS WE MAKE OUR WAY TO HEAVEN

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Through the Nazi lines

[@Scroll120]

PRIMO VICTORIA

[@AlexGNR]

JUMP JUMP JUMP!!!!!!

[@elliott421]

We've been here before, it's this kind of war!

[@olalustig5397]

So cool you doing this with Sabaton! Greetings from Sweden!

[@SabatonHistory]

Greetings back from Sweden! Maria

[@travishighbaugh5245]

Joakim just seems like so much fun.

[@ConfusedGuardsman]

Fun mini lesson: This battle marked one of the largest used of American UDT (underwater demolition team) units in history. These courageous navy men were sent in ahead of the invasion force to scout beaches, prepare landing sites, and destroy underwater obstacles. These early combat swimmers would go on to become the first Navy SEALs, who still perform many of the same tasks as the UDTs, as well as commando raids, guerilla operations, reconnaissance, and many other tasks. Thank you for your time, and feel free to add to this! If you want more information on this, I recommend the book "Brave Men, Dark Waters".

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for the addition! Maria

[@simon8665]

I was waiting for this video!

[@SabatonHistory]

Well, here you go! :)

[@WorldArchivist]

Germany: Gonna prank the Allies when they get to Normandy. Allies: LERRRROOOYYYY JJJJEEENNNKINS! Germany:*Confused Screaming!*

[@Sc0rp83]

*Putting tired-ass memes towards events of WWII* Well, at least it's not SURPRISE BUTTSEX!!!!! one.

[@WorldArchivist]

@@Sc0rp83 Oh please, tired-ass memes can be put anywhere. Besides, the SURPRISE BUTTSEX meme just doesn't fit in my opinion.

[@victor9sur768]

Joakim killed me with that comment on what the next album will focus on the history of 😂🤣😂

[@ilkobliznakov2609]

What is Thursday without Sabaton History

[@pargaras]

6th of June 2022. Allies remember the war

[@The_Crackal]

The video you have all been waiting for is finally here

[@neonhumphreys4087]

My Great Great Uncle fought in D-Day, he was one of the first to land on the beaches as part of the Staffordshire Yeomanry (Tank Regiment) but sadly lost his life 4 days in aged 29

[@jackthorton10]

So on D-Day plus 5?

[@neonhumphreys4087]

@@jackthorton10 he died on the 10th June so 4 days in since he landed on the 6th June, from what we’ve been able to find it was from injuries that he died

[@jackthorton10]

@@neonhumphreys4087 Interesting, thank you for this bit of information, you should feel proud and honored for the valiant service enacted by your grandfather. Stay golden good sir.

[@AlecWheelweld]

The song is badass, but the fact they ACTUALLY teach history is even more badass! This is what Sabaton is the best band ever!

[@SabatonHistory]

It is, isn't it? :) Maria

[@AlecWheelweld]

@@SabatonHistory hell yeah it is!

[@rhoddryice5412]

I'm looking forward to the 90's RnB album covering 70's porn history, ft Indy Neidell.

[@gajeel9798]

Friggin primo Victoria...one of their best songs, just friggen hits hard showing the resolve of the men who stormed the beaches

[@skyshatter3633]

One of the first Sabaton songs i`ve heard.Not sure if Masters of the World,Back in Control or Primo Victoria was first.Gave me chills when i listened to it the first time and still does!

[@SabatonHistory]

Getting chills from music is the best! 😁 Maria

[@CarolusJuliusMartel]

I'd be so cool to sit and listen to Joakim talk about his musical process and arranging. He's got a very solid grasp on music theory... Bet he was a band nerd in school.

[@TANKKILL2020]

Love this band and the people in it. My favorite band. Once I get job I will become member

[@32a34a]

Waverly Woodson Jr. a black medic despite being wounded on his way in treated hundreds of men on Omaha Beach for hours saving hundreds of men. He has been denied the Medal of Honor for decades despite being nominated for this honor by his own men and his commanding officer. The reason very simple. The color of his skin. Hopefully this can be rectified soon as this man's story is simply incredible as how he was not hit on the beach while treating the men for hours is just simply miraculous.