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[@mpainter22]

If you decide to take a deep dive into sabaton, I can promise you WILL end up in tears. Always let the video play out as theres always something at the end, if you react to "Christmas Truce", do the official music video for a very special guest vocal at the end, for "no bullets fly", it's the animated story again lots of surprises at the end of that one. There's also the "Sabaton History" channel here on KZbin, which will give you all the background on the stories being told.

[@bigfoot_huntr2964]

Don't forget 1916! Thats a tear jerker for sure

[@StevenMRA]

@@bigfoot_huntr2964 My fav is "No bullets fly"

[@leechowning2712]

1916... I have yet to actually finish that song. They went HEAVY on that one, and this from someone who loves Christmas Truce and Soldier of Heaven.

[@bigfoot_huntr2964]

@@StevenMRA agreed thats a great one. Especially with the end credit scene

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

There's also "Pasadena 1984"... (okay, it's Nanowar of Steel _with_ Joakim, but they manage to hit Sabaton's style really well, and it's just pure fun) 😂

[@AndreRighetto2]

Actually out of a crew of over 2,200 men, only 114 survived. And if rumors are to be believed, a cat also survived, Oskar, later renamed Unsinkeable Sam.

[@gerrit9519]

The cgi for this video was done by World of Warships. And their art-department really REALLY carries the game

[@terrorhuhn9192]

yeah, thought so xD

[@AndyMagnusson70]

"Christmas truce" (official music video) is a must as someone suggested. Just make sure you listen through the credits. You will hear a voice singing which I think you will enjoy. And also "En livstid i krig" live from Gothenburg. Use the subtitles because it is in swedish. It´s amazing "1916" (official music video) It´s a Motörhead cover. "Swedish Pagans" , live from Wacken open air 2019. The use both stages at the same time. One with former members and one with current members. And Tina Guo on cello

[@Zoazie]

I Second this! :)

[@swedishmeatball4382]

I wpuld also suggest comparing Sabaton's version of Christmas truce to the version by Tommy Johansson. Joakim sings it like he is IN the action and is angry that tomorrow he will have to fight against his friends, whilst Tommy's version is more a lamentation from a survivor of at least one moment when the soldiers fighting turned into brothers. And of course, as Tommy is the lead guitarist of Sabaton he kind of covered himself, to to say.

[@wizardblue55]

1916 is one of the best songs ever.

[@nelsondawson9706]

the Gothenburg live version of en livstid i krig always gives me chills

[@scottfarley3644]

In the start of the video, You see an older Man in an office with many pictures of Bismarck and personal medals. This Man has the Compass. He takes Sabaton to the spot the compass shows and what they witness is the Ghosts of the saga of the Bismarck story. [Through the mist a ship is taking form.] The first battle is Bismarck vs Prince of Wales, a British Battleship. Their also was another British ship that you don't see. The HMS Hood. A Battlecruiser as big and powerful as Bismarck but with less armor. Bismarck and her escort, the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen blow the Hood to pieces and Prince of Wales is Badly damaged. The Last battle is TWO British Battleships, HMS King George the 5th and HMS Rodney along with two British Heavy Cruisers HMS Norfolk and HMS Dorsetshire. The Scene were the Man is engraving the Coordinance in the compass, He is Bismarck's Captain. Ernst Lindemann. Later when mortally wounded he gives that compass to the sailor and the sailor abandons ship. he is one of only 110 Men picked up by the British out of a crew of over 2,000. Then you see that old Man looking at the compass again. HE is that sailor who survived. In real life, his Father was the last surviving crew member of the KM Bismarck. Always research a Sabaton video BEFORE watching it. It really helps.

[@Czarseahorse]

Sabaton has an annual Christmas cruise. The year "Bismark" was released, the laid a wreath to honor Kreigsmarine and Royal Navy sailors during Operation Rhine

[@matthewhead1465]

Sabaton, the Metal community’s resident war historians. They are a magnificent live band largely because their songs promote a ton of audience participation. If you continue to dive into their music I guarantee you will laugh, cry and be inspired. Songs like “Christmas Truce” and “Price of a Mile” really bring up the strong emotional response. They also do an absolutely amazing cover of Motorhead’s “1916” the video for which includes a great little tribute to Lemmy.

[@kennethcarlin9629]

Sabaton's guitarist Tommy Johannsen has a great singing voice. He has side projects of Reinxeed, Majestica, and solo works

[@Wrathlon]

Youve only just discovered them? Oh man if you love history like you said then you are gonna fall in love with this band. Strongly recommended: Christmas Truce - Official Video - You will cry 1916 - Official Video - Their magnum opus IMO No Bullets Fly - Animated Video - Such an amazing story Lady of the Dark - Animated Video - Possibly the most badass woman to ever exist The First Soldier - Animated video - Some people are just built different As a woman I think you will REALLY appreciate The Lady of the Dark.

[@mhult5873]

Agree on all suggestions. Would like to add "Night Witches Animated Story Video" (the video is with both music video and story). Also "Father Official lyrics video". And many many more from Sabaton =)

[@Adam-hs9ft]

Can't forget soldier of heaven, also maybe shiroyama but I forgot if that has a video yet other than the movie edits n stuff

[@kingofshit303]

The Unkillable Soldier should be added too.

[@PureWhiteWolf]

What about Inmate 4859?

[@Crazael]

1916 is a great video.

[@Happymali10]

Sabaton's drummer is married to Floor Jansen, the singer of "Nightwish", by the way. The metal powercouple :)

[@niklazandersson5631]

Greetings from Sweden, gotta love our Sabaton right A song they wanted to write about for a long time, but could not fit into any album. So they decided to make it as a single release as a gift to the fans. Awesome reaction, thumbs up 👍

[@zahgurim7838]

The great uncle of my roomate and close friend went down with the Bismarck. Blut und Eisen. Good song, awesome video, intelligent reaction.

[@Adamax93]

I really don’t like Power Metal. But the first time I heard Sabaton I was hooked. They are phenomenal. They are also brilliant love if you get the chance. The stage show was phenomenal and they sound exactly the same live

[@ATrainHC]

Christmas Truce or No Bullets Fly are the two most emotional videos. I went up in a B-17 like from No Bullets Fly a week ago just because of their video. Try getting through either without crying!

[@franciscoborjaescobarsuare5802]

The whole album "The Great war" is a treat And Night Witches, Primo Victoria, 40:1, No bullets fly, En livstid i Krig (Swedish version), Ghost Division, The price of a mile are the ones that are the most reacted to Edit: I forgot one of the most important "Christmas Truce"

[@Adam-hs9ft]

1916

[@hannable70]

And I noticed that in the Bismarck video, they were painting a name on the side of the ship -- and the name was "Primo Victoria."

[@RandallMorris222]

You might also enjoy "Night Witches," "Christmas Truce," or "No Bullets Fly."

[@jarigustafsson7620]

The captain of the vessel the band was playing was the son of a Bismarck survivor, his father was supposed to be in that role but he sadly passed away before shooting started. Captain Ernst Lindemann was loved by his crew and he was to one scripting the coordinates on the pocket watch/compass.

[@alancarter41]

Excellent reaction. Sabaton music videos have high production values and are usually shot on location, not in the studio using a green screen ("Soldier of Heaven" is the exception since the logistic of shooting on top of the Alps is insane). All of their songs are historically accurate and tell tales of the sacrifice, honor, and courage of individuals and groups overcoming the cauldron of war. Sabaton live performance have insane production, immense energy, and incredible crowd interaction. If you are interested in history, I highly recommend the Sabaton History Channel, where the backstory behind the song is discussed by Indy Neidell, a historian and documentarian. BTW, Joakim has no vocal training and never intended to be a singer. When Sabaton was formed he was the keyboardist and brought several songs he had written for the band to consider, and they asked him to sing them so they could get an idea of the melodies. Sabaton did not have a lead singer, and they asked him if he would sing 'until they find one.' As Joakim said, "They never did. Lazy bastards."

[@randapanda7437]

This video was made with the help of War Gaming, the creators of World of Tanks and World of Warship

[@helheimx]

Well you could say they found a singer (but then they made him play Guitar 🙂)

[@Deilwynna]

the music video for race to the sea is also shot in a studio in hungary iirc, not at a canal by the belgian-french border where the story of the song is about

[@Deilwynna]

@@helheimx and their singer is originally a keyboard player that volunteered to sing while the band searched for a new singer after the one they had then left

[@alancarter41]

@@Deilwynna According to interviews with Joakim, "Race to the Sea" was filmed in a mine lake not a studio. And yes, they used actual instruments, admitted ones that were ready to be refurbished.

[@Templarofsteel88]

as a side note here if no one has mentioned it. The name they gave the boat at 1:27 is taken from an older song by the band, from the older setup of the band.

[@andrewlatona9271]

The watch case was given to the young survivor from the Bismarck as you saw , the captain of the boat they were playing on was that young survivor , that was the reference they were making . It's a banger of a song and they never disappoint , like everyone is saying here Christmas Truce is an amazing song and video also 🤘

[@Vegeta900X]

And the man playing that captain is related to a survivor of the Bismarck, and they recorded the video at the real location there the ship sank.

[@Simon-ho6ly]

@@Vegeta900X i doubt it would be over the wreck, thats a coastal fishing boat and the wreck is 600 miles out...

[@stefanekelund2478]

the watch in the beginning is the captain watch given to the young sailor before jumping in the ocean the watch was taken by the rescuer and past on to the son who is the boat Captain remember these events take place som 75 years apart.

[@Warriorking.1963]

Rubbish! Complete claptrap. If you can prove that, do it, because I can tell you sir, nobody from the forward part of the ship survived. So how did the watch get off the ship's bridge? I am so tired reading this BS on every Sabbaton Bismarck video, about a watch being given to the youngest survivor. How was he summoned to the bridge? Did they make an announcement, "Will whoever is destined to be the youngest person to survive this, please come to the bridge?"

[@Warriorking.1963]

@@Vegeta900X Prove that.

[@brettl.6831]

Power metal is deff one of favorites! I love these bands. Sabaton, Beast in Black, Powerwolf! Love it. Plus, I love how Sabaton has added episodes of history lessons to go with their songs.

[@datflachzange5299]

You have to react to Christmas truce from sabaton, it's also one of their best songs, in my opinion.

[@ColRaiden]

1916 too XD

[@JariJuslin]

I concur.

[@Rex_Stuph]

You're the first reactor I have seen (and I have seen a LOT) to pick up on the fob watch and the connection between the fishing boat captain and the cabin boy. Also, can say from 1st hand experience, Sabaton is at their best watched live in person, but that energy doesn't come across on live recordings at all. You're better off looking at the official music videos to get the history kick too.

[@dhamon45]

Sabaton History channel on youtube is also a must. Indy Neidell does a great job explaining the context behind every song.

[@pdegan2814]

Sabaton definitely has some excellent music videos. "Christmas Truce" and "No Bullets Fly"(the animated story video) will leave you in tears. "Lady Of The Dark" is another really good one(again, the animated story video would be best). "To Hell And Back" and "Uprising" are also fantastic songs, but I would recommend finding videos of them performing those songs live because the crowd REALLY gets into them. :) Oh, and if you want the spiritual successor to "Bismark", check out "Dreadnought"

[@chriso6719]

Yes, Most of their songs are about Military History. They tell the story without taking sides. Formed in 1999, lead singer Joakim Broden and bassist Par Sundstrom are the primary songwriters, nad the 2 original members left. Chris Rorland and Tommy Johansson on guityar, and Drummer Hannes van Dahl (Floor Jansen's husband) complete the current lineup. A 2019 stand alone single, the video was made in conjunction with Wargaming, the company that makes the World of Warships game. Joakim rolls his "R's", what is sounding like a Scottish brogue to you. I think he does that to make English pronunciations easier for him. Btw, he pronounces his name more like (Yo-a-kim). You can hear him say it on the band's KZbin history channel, either he or Par co-host most episodes with Indy Neidell. The name painted on the boat the band went out in is Primo Victoria. That's the name of their first album released, the title track is about D-Day at Normandy. The captain of that boat is the son of the last survivor of the Bismarck. 114 survived from a crew of over 2200. Bismarck had sunk the British battlecruiser HMS Hood, only 3 survived of almost 1500. For more try the music video for Christmas Truce. Or any of the animated story videos: No Bullets Fly, Night Witches, The Red Baron, Lady of the Dark, and The First Soldier.

[@erikholmgren1477]

About Joakim's rolling "R's", he grow up in a part of sweden that has rolling "R's", so I guess its just easier when you sing/talk in a foreign language to go back to ones roots of pronunciation. I sometimes stumbles upon people that seems to think that this is something he ads. I just think its the opposite. Probably for what you say, it might be easier.

[@KisstoryRemastered]

"They tell the story without taking sides" except they do take sides and are biased. when they sing about germans they talk about terror and fear. when they sing about anything related to the allies then suddenly its all about heroes and saving the world.

[@Nakedpanda140.96]

​@@KisstoryRemasteredprobably because the axis powers were definitely the bad guys

[@assaulthetz]

Also they're like having that power to make you be patriotic to the empires, kingdoms, nations that doesn't exist now. That's how powerful it is.

[@SatNavDan]

Bismarck and the efforts the Royal Navy went to make sure it was sunk boggles the mind. Especially that it was a canvas-covered Bi-Plane that dropped the fatal torpedo that damaged its rudder. If they'd not succeeded, the course of the war could have been very different. And none of those planes got shot down either!

[@yinxed]

Im a history Geek ! Can't go wrong with Sabaton they have a history channel, their drummer is married to someone, good vocals great videos and Tommy produces wicced metal covers as well

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

Smooth. Not telling her who he's married to.

[@torn83gaming19]

I found Sabaton a year and a half ago and fell in love. Joakim's voice is incredible, Tommy sings and rocks that guitar, Par Chris kill in and Hannes is amazing on the drums. Their songs are all about people of moments in military history and are just moving. Their songs get you either fist pumping or teary eyed. 1916 cover, Christmas Truce, Night Witches, Red Baron, Last Stand, Resist and Bite, The Attack of the Dead Men, Stormtroopers, Soldier of Heaven and so many more. Great reaction!

[@ArathirCz]

Great reaction. If you would like to dive more into the stories that sabaton is singing about, they have a dedicated Sabaton History channel in collaboration with historian Indy Neidell (The Great War, Time Ghost and World War 2 youtube channels). He goes into the history of the events and they also have a small conversation about production or some other related interesting tidbits with the band members.

[@clashof6d]

Sabaton will make you cry with some specific songs: 1916, christmas truce, no bullets fly (animated music video!!), en livstid I krig (live in gothermburg), price of a mile and some more. You can check what their most viewed videos are and please do more reactions to sabaton, they are AMAZING!!❤❤❤

[@henrikvidin]

Great reaction! I must welcome you to this rabbit hole of Sabaton. You have quite a jorney to take on. I already see that you have several suggestions in the comments so I leave that. You were absolutely right about the compass and the inscription. But one interesting thing about it is that the older man in the beginning is the real son to the sailor that survived and brought the compass from Bismarck. It should have been the sailor himself to shoot the video but he sadly died shortly from starting the filming, so his son took the part instead. Sabaton is very meticulous with the details. The video itself is a collaboration between Sabaton and the game developer World of warships, and it is sure top notch! Seeing forward to see you react to more Sabaton!

[@austindermody302]

Great reaction Rachael! I'm a big history aficionado as well. So when I found Sabaton, I thought "This is so cool." And it is!

[@Frikazo1337]

You should also check on Tommy Johansson's channel (Sabaton's guitarist) and his weekly covers.

[@MetalMinion3]

The difference between most power metal bands and Sabaton, besides their songs mainly being about war/history, is that Joakim's voice. Unlike most power metal singers who have a higher/saprano or mezzo-suprano range, Joakim is more of a baritone range. Don't get me wrong, his voice is as amazing as the best of them, but it's unique.

[@connydely1460]

I couldn't agree more, his voice is a perfect fit for their music.🤘

[@mbo191]

And his voice is getting better and better the older he gets! / B.

[@FzNd]

One of my favourite Sabaton songs. Love the "iron and blood" reference to Bismarck's famous speech in there, too. Plus the video is of course amazing, which is a general truth for Sabaton. They are also one of the greatest live bands I've ever seen. My recommendation in that regard: *Primo Victoria* live from Woodstock 2012 in Poland. Absolutely mindblowing show in front of a huge crowd.

[@Captn_Altblech]

Fun fact about the CGI: Every fighting szene (where no humans are visible) has been "recorded" in the game World of Warships. You really should check out the "making of" video! It's almost unbelievable that a game can have such realism...

[@dhamon45]

Very important they highlighted the torpedo bomber in the video. That hit on the stern of the Bismarck sealed its fate since it jammed the rudder during a turn and left it circling instead of able to run to friendly forces.

[@AndrewinAus]

Quite a rabbit hole you have gone down now Raya, as others have said "Christmas Truce' is a must, and watching the official video version, watching right to the end is a must especially because of the little vocal cameo by someone that surprised many. Unless you knew the band members partners ;-)

[@Viconius]

I appreciate how Sabaton's work has/can inspire people to learn about history. It's rarely taught with enthusiasm but Sabaton teaches with inspiration and a desire to know more.

[@burkmat]

The captain wrote coordinates since he knew the ship was going down. He gave it to the boy who then was saved by the allies. The old man who went out with Sabaton to look for the Bismarck was of course the young man.

[@oneoddsockk]

His son

[@anthonya.s2406]

Glad you got introduced to this wonderful band. Please bring on some more reactions to their songs

[@AaronShaw051]

good morning miss! what a great choice to get saturday started! have a great day! ive not ever given them much of a listen. i think im gonna have to!

[@MaskinJunior]

The beginning of the song is when Bismark more or less one-shot-kills the cruiser HMS. Hood, then the end is when she was sunk. The CGI was sponsored by the computer game company that made World of Warship.

[@jonakers704]

You are the second person I have seen react to this video that has picked up on the watch... and the first one to see it went VERY deep into an analysis of this video. Good job!

[@AHVENAN]

Sabaton is one of my absolute favourite bands of all time! I've seen them live 9 times and counting and there is only one band I've seen live that beats their live show and that is Rammstein! The CGI for the music video was made by a company htat made this huge warships game so that explains how they were able to make it so realistic Welcome to the fantastic world of Sabaton, some recommendations for more songs to react to - Ghost Division Official live video, 1916, No Bullets Fly Animated story video, Fields of Verdun, Midway, Screaming Eagles, Uprising official music video, Race to the Sea, Final Solution, RIse of Evil, Christmas Truce..... the list goeas on and on but those are just a few to start with They also have a Sabaton History CHannel where they break down the history behind all of their songs, it's really interesting and educational!

[@maxw7118]

Is this band inspired by motorhead and lemmy the lead singer?

[@AHVENAN]

@@maxw7118 I'm sure they draw some influence from Motörhead and Lemmy, I men they are huge legends in the metal scene, but I don't think they are a major influence, although 1916 is a straight up cover of a Motörhead song

[@scottwright236]

The video was done with the help of War Gaming and their game World of Warships team.

[@AHVENAN]

@@scottwright236 I know, I just couldn't think of the name of it when I wrote the comment

[@mavfin8720]

Enjoy your trip down the Sabaton rabbit hole, Alice! If you love history, and music, you're in for a treat! Also, there is a 'making of' video for this, if you're curious.

[@chuckwagon7860]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful piece of art! Blessings to you!

[@Hattnissen]

Great video! I have already seen some good recommendations for Sabaton songs so I think you are set. But, I want to encourage you to use captions/subtitles if you watch "En livstid i krig" (the live performance from Gothenburg) because you really have to understand the lyrics for the song to really hit! Looking forward to see more of Sabaton on your channel!🙂

[@willarth9186]

At one point you see an American made PBY airplane which is historical. After the sinking of the HMS Hood the Bismark escaped detection until a PBY given to Great Britain via Lend Lease spotted it. Little known is the fact it was flown by an AMERICAN giving lessons to the British on how to fly it when it was sent on a long distance flight to search.

[@kunkleeeeeeee77]

You should listen to 1916 by Sabaton. I feel like crying as if I were a small child when listening to it. I think about all my past friends during service and stirs up a lot of emotions. Definitely check it out

[@clarissapullen6718]

Did you know that was a Motorhead cover?

[@kunkleeeeeeee77]

@@clarissapullen6718 Yes, I think I prefer Sabaton's cover of it to the original.

[@robertsistrunk6631]

the coordinates are 48°10' N 16°12' W is where the Bismarck lies on the ocean floor in 15,000 feet of water.

[@purpleir]

Oh these guys! I adooore them! Their official videos are always remarkable! But they are even better live! It is that energy! And they are masters on evoking emotion! So keep some tissues close! 😉

[@friarjon7948]

Sabaton!... and Amaranthe does a cover of one of Sabtons's songs "82nd All The Way"... highly recommend reacting to both!

[@Ulfhedinn-b1d]

Swedes tend to roll their Rs when speaking a lot as well. Maybe not that much in the capital Stockholm. But there is a lot of rolling Rs in Gothenburg and the further north in Sweden you go. Sabaton is from the middle part of Sweden and that's where you can start to hear it in their accent.

[@brianwilson9206]

Ballard who found the titanic also located the Bismarck. It’s an amazing watch

[@Spasmaticus]

Greetings from Sweden! I have watched many reactions, but I think you are the first one to mention the compass/clock thing.

[@DaintyMacroHobbit]

I think the 'scottish' vibe comes from the fact that Joakim rolls his r's while singing, like we do in swedish (except for the south province)

[@johnvanidestine4990]

I'm pretty sure the CGI Bismarck was based on the actual plans. The turrets are spot-on gun placement is all the same.

[@TheMajorActual]

For me, the "fun" part of the story of the _Bismarck_ is the Polish destroyer that had escaped to Britain, that was operating with the Royal navy. She would dash into gun range and bang off a few rounds then dash back out, all the while transmitting _"I am a Pole!"_ in the clear over the radio.

[@Covenantt666]

Great reaction! Love that you looked up the background to the song. You almost had the pronunciation of Joakim. Its you-ah-kim. ❤

[@Crazael]

2:15 I absolutely love this shot from the video. It is, honestly, my favorite moment in the whole thing. 5:51 Singing is one of the most effective ways of communicating information humans have. There is a reason so many mnemonics involve rhyming, and song is just rhyme set to music. I have retained so much more information about stuff through songs than I ever managed from being lectured in school. 6:54 The numbers being etched there are the coordinates where the Bismark sank.

[@thsmuller]

The wreck of Bismarck was discovered on 8 June 1989 by Robert Ballard, the oceanographer responsible for finding RMS Titanic. Bismarck was found to be resting on her keel at a dept of approximately 4,791 m (15,719 ft), about 650 km (400 mi) west of Brest. 48°10′N 16°12′W

[@Ugnutz]

On a side note the Bismarks Captain Ernst Lindemann actually referred to the ship as a He which is unusual as the convention had always been to refer to ships as She.

[@d.r.4453]

Sabaton is amazing! I saw them in concert a year ago in Pittsburgh and wow what a show! When they come back to the US you need to see them. "Last Stand", Soldier of Heaven", "1916", Gott Mit Uns", "Primo Victoria" , "Attack of the Dead Men", "Great War" (among many others) are all awseome.

[@charlieswede3829]

Welcome to the Sabaton universe. You are in for a pleasant journey in history. Great reaction. Take care and stay safe💟

[@kelvinchung6506]

The "compass" links the Sabaton to finding Bismarck. Noted that when Bismarck is sinking, the main character (young marine) with the "compass" in his hand was successfully rescued by British sailors. At the same time, the old man who steers the Sabaton boat is also holding the compass, this suggests either he is related to the "young marine" or he is actually the "young marine" who brought Sabaton to the sinking position of Bismarck, the mighty battleship he had once served.

[@JesseTriumph]

As a HUGE history fan and metal fan this song is a top 5 for me. The Bismarck was a legend and the story of the allies sinking it is even more legendary. This song is more emotional than romantic songs.

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

4:40 they make it grandiose BUT also personal, impactful and aproachable

[@Evasion381]

just from what I remember about the Bismarck, it was sent out to cause chaos and destruction on British convoys in the atlantic. The British navy sent some battle cruisers (fast poorly armoured ww1 ships with big guns) one being the biggest the Hood, the Bismarck destroyed it with in a couple of shots hitting the ammo and killing all but 3 sailors. Unable to catch the Bismarcks speed the British were allowed to fly through Irish territory from the Ark Royal to torpedo the Bismarck and managed to hit the propeller causing it to turn in circles and the slower British navy managed to converge and sink it

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

The Bismark sunk the Hood from so far away that the Hood's crew watched their fate coming for half an hour before they were hit.

[@seppeldeppl]

Technically none of these torps did enough damage to sink the Bismarck. There is pretty good video footage of the torpedo hits, they didn't managed to get thru the inner armor belt. But it doesn't matter bc the Bismarck's superstructure and armament was just a piece of scrab metal

[@Happymali10]

The band published a "making of" to this video. ALong with showing the effects and sets, it also shows how they filmed the boat-stage. Yes, out at sea, but also with two trailing boats pointing garden hoses at the band.

[@ThePerbert]

Very nice reaction and FINALLY one reactor saw the the watch thing, saw many reactions and waiting for this, thank you!

[@josephstalin8217]

I believe it was a Watch after watching the video again it marks the exact coordinates and location where the Bismarck did, indeed sink to the bottom of the ocean

[@Hastur_of_Carcosa]

Glad to see a new Sabaton fan over here! If you love history you literally can pick ANY Sabaton song and you won’t find a bad song. Personal recommendations? Soldier of Heaven, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and Fields of Verdun.

[@DieterHoffstadt]

Through this video by SABATON I found my uncle who had been missing for over 80 years. I found his name on the crew list of the BISMARCK. Thanks to SABATON !

[@sumonjamal1653]

Sabaton were formed in Sweden by Par Sundstrom (bass) and Joakim Broden (vocals) in the late 90's ... Broden is a keyboard player and initially joined in that capacity and apparently Sundstrom like his vocal abilities, so he made Broden the lead singer. Sabaton recorded their 1st album 'Metalizer' in 2002... but had to switch labels and recorded & released their debut album 'Primo victoria' in 2005... The theme of the band was historical battles from that point onwards. 'Metalizer' would finally be released in 2007 after the album 'Attero dominatus' in 2006. Sabaton's 4th album 'The art of war' in 2008 became a fan fave, based on the writings of Sun Tzu. Sabaton's popularity in Europe on tour kept growing as the 5th album 'Coat of arms' was released in late 2009. In 2012, Sabaton endured a split as early band members split, leaving Broden and Sundstrom as the only original members... Chris Rorland and Thobbe Englund (guitars) joined around this time and released the 6th album 'Carolus Rex'... Sabaton eventually came to North America to tour -they would focus on the American markets for the next decade as their popularity kept rising. Hannes Van Dahl (drums) joined in 2013... People now know him as the husband of Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen. By 2014, the active touring across the world paid off as Sabaton's 7th album 'Heroes' was released... it charted at #99 in the US... #59 in the UK... #3 in Germany... #1 in Sweden. Sabaton played Japan for the first time in 2015. Their record sales were purely fueled by their touring and internet promotion w/ no mainstream media promotion. 'The last stand' (2016) would chart at #63 in the US... #17 in UK... #43 in Canada... The tour would be Sabaton's biggest to date, but guitarist Thobbe Englund would leave in 2016 after their 8th album... Tommy Johansson (guitar) would replace him. 9th album 'The great war' was released in 2019, but touring would cease during the covid-19 pandemic... it charted at #42 in the US... #11 in the UK... #24 in Canada. Sabaton released their 10th album 'War to end all wars' in 2022, charting at #87 in the US... #16 in the UK... #87 in Japan... #1 in 6 countries across Europe. More Sabaton classics - 'Sparta' ... 'The art of war' ... 'Ghost division'... 'To hell and back' ... '1916' (Motorhead cover)... 'Kingdom Come' (Manowar cover) 🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@DragonMRA]

so with the bismark in the video you see several major things. bismark shooting and sinking the Hood. then later that biplane dropping the torpedo hitting the rudder causing the bismark unable to steer. then the ship firing torpedos at point blank range after the rest of the fleet destroying pretty much everything on deck.

[@seppeldeppl]

In the video, Bismarck doesn't shoot and sinking the HMS Hood.(Clearly a King George V. Class, and the only thing sinking in this video is Bismarck)

[@braincruser]

4:00 It didn't just leave in 1940. :) The navy took the ship out to sea without telling the boss that they are taking the ship. Because the boss was too afraid to let the ship out because he was afraid that big ships are too big of a target, and bring shame to their country when they sink. When the ship sunk, Hitler first heard the news that it sunk from the radio from the British celebrating it.

[@VerchielxKanda]

Uprising in Warsaw is my favorite of their live performances. It's a song about the Warsaw fight against German invasion in WWII. Heck, ALL of their songs are great. Take your pick.

[@diegovargas4782]

4:57 literally the first time I listened to Sabaton I thought they where from Scotland, I was surprised to learn they come from Sweden.

[@bernabadenhorst]

The one guitarist Tommy Johannson has his own channel doing covers. Worth a checkout if you haven't. His vocal range is insane!

[@HairySteveUK]

You can learn so much history by listening to Sabaton songs, for example I never knew about the battle for Castle Itter (where Germans and Americans fought side by side) until I listened to The Last Battle, and I never knew about the battle of Osowiec Fortress until I listened to Attack of the Dead Men. Unfortunately they haven't made many videos of this quality to go with their songs, but as others have said, Christmas Truce is one that they have, and it's awesome and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@eibiish]

Song was released one year after last survivor of Bismarck died,the old guy in the cabin at the beggining of the video is the son of that last survivor!!! Thanks for your reaction!

[@Granis1337]

Sabaton - 1916 (Motörhead cover) Sabaton - Christmas truce Sabaton - En livstid i krig (live from gothenburg) - SUBTITLE ON NEEDED! Sabaton - Uprising music video/live both are EPIC Sabaton - 40 to 1 music video/live both are EPIC

[@crispy_338]

It’s insane that one of the biggest warships ever built was essentially destroyed by WW1 era fighters and a couple smaller battleships

[@willghezzi]

Well to be fair the swordfish torpedo hit was a very lucky one, and hms Rodney was quite a beast despite her relative small size

[@Mikagami39]

These guys are absolutely amazing! I met them at a small in house show in Utah way back and they were totally humble in speaking with fans. Joakim has a great operatic influence in his singing.

[@santapig]

"Uprising" and "Screaming Eagles" are two other really powerful songs with absolutely great videos to them. Dabaton in general makes great, informative music, but these two have the best music videos besides Bismarck in my Opinion. "Uprising" is propably gonna make you cry.

[@toumpanis]

I have been last year to their live in Athens, great experience! I love their music, if they make a live near you, just book it and go! You will thank me

[@a8rcdave]

I've seen many reactions to this video, you are the first one I've seen catch the pocket watch at the end. Well done 🎉

[@gnarl80fi]

I've watched this video a million times, and it is just so powerful, melodies are just out of this world. Gives the feels

[@alpha_satellite]

The song that made me become a huge fan of Sabaton! Looking for more reactions to their songs!

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Also keep in mind that they went well above and beyond with the accuracy of the video. The Swordfish pilot that gets that hit and looks frustrated, is because he hit one of his own ships. It was foggy, dark, and total chaos during the final moments. The conning tower of the Bismark being hit, the list to port, even the final explosions onboard while she was sinking. It blew my mind. I knew Sabaton did their best to sneak in some dates, and things, in effect being really good history teachers, but this one video was truly phenomenal with the details packed in. They couldnt mention the cat since it would have taken away from the tone and gravity, but the cat was rescued from the Bismark, and remained on a British ship, the HMS Cossack until it sank, but the cat was once again rescued, and then that ship, HMS Ark Royal also was sunk, and the cat again rescued. He was dubbed Unsinkable Sam, and spent the rest of his days in the UK, on dry land. Anyway, they did record this, out at sea, in the cold, rain, miserable weather, which in itself is metal, true metal.

[@alexanderhurst9830]

That was a survivor of it, the captain give him that compass. this is how history should be taught.

[@gameslave]

I very much appreciated your experience, I love sharing Sabaton with people, as you say their music is so moving and powerful. If you haven't already I highly recommend checking out their album Carolus Rex and the title song in particular.

[@maxwellharris507]

When the KMS Bismarck and Prinz Eugen engaged HMS Hood and Prince of Wales; the Bismarck sunk the Hood with just 5 salvos from his 15 inch guns (I said his because German maritime tradition dictated that all ships were boys). All but three of the Hood’s perished

[@MrEsphoenix]

Also, the deadlier KGV that was with the Hood was full of new technology and crew, including civilian contractors and had a load of malfunctions, preventing it from having much impact or using it’s advanced targeting system to assist the Hoods aiming. When you add that to the one in a million shot it managed to get on the Hood, It was an unbelievably lucky break for the Bismarck that was technically outclassed in that fight. Then again, the British were equally as lucky when they managed to find the Bismarck and take out it’s rudder with a torpedo. So I guess what goes around, comes around.

[@Belnick6666]

lead guitarist you saw in the guitar solo is Tommy Johansson who also have his own band named Majestica, Tommy also have a KZbin channel where he makes Covers of other songs, He have an amazing voice as well....also, the drummer in Sabaton is married to Floor Jansen who is Nightwish lol

[@MasonCatalone]

The boat they're on is the "Primo Victoria," latin for 'Victory Above All Else" - another Sabaton banger.

[@commander1105]

Bismarck was not the biggest battleship of the time, mainly outclassed by Japan. while Bismarck had kills to her name, Hitler hardly ever used his super battleships, the Tirpitz (Bismarck sister ship) was found and sunk in a fjord in Norway, Bismarck was one of the only German battleships to ever see combat, even the Japanese during WWII used their super battleships more than Germany did, to compare some dimensions of the 3 monsters: 1. Bismarck's main caliber batteries were 38cm (14.9606 inches) in length and could go 39,940 yds maximum range (~22.69) MILES, top speed was 30 knots (34.5234 MPH), 220-320 mm of armor thickness. 2. Yamato's: main batteries were nine 18.1-inch (46-cm) the range of the shells were 25 miles (44,000 yards), top speed was 28 knots (32 mph), 25 inches of armor thickness (that is approximate) 3. Musashi: literally the same dimensions as the yamato there is a little battleship fact for you

[@j0hnn13K]

Sabaton are the history teacher you did not know you needed, they are neutral when it comes to the stories in war and shine a light on actual heroism regardless where it came from. This way they avoid glorification of war, and instead focus on the human aspect during those times, in this video the captain scribbles the coordinates into that silver compass and gave it to the young sailor who was picked up from the sea, this also hints at the fact that the captain went down with his ship. (there's a lot to that story, far more than i can list quickly and accurately) You have plenty of great songs to discover with this band, and your knowledge of history and events will get a refresher course as well while checking out more Sabaton ;)

[@Redbikemaster]

As they themselves put it beautifully: they're anti-war but pro-soldier

[@BenjaminTin]

Fun Fact the Bismarck is a beast, the rudder got hit by a torpedo, and just sat sail in cirkels. If you look up how much it took to sink that ship. Its quite impressive. British guns lobbed 2,876 shells at the ship, hitting it up to 400 times, yet it stayed afloat. A torpedo volley, though, broke through, sinking the Bismarck in four minutes on May 27. The ship took 2,131 lives with it. The British ships Rodney, King George V, Norfolk, and Dorsetshire all fire on the Bismarck

[@jameshendrickson7129]

Great reaction, thank you! There is a huge selection ranging from tear jerkers to triumphant epics. Perusing your comments you cant go wrong with the recomendations given. I would like to add some of the songs that most people miss. Stuff like "seven pillars of wisdom" "fields of verdun" and "Price of a mile" to name a few