Reaction to SABATON - Cliffs Of Gallipoli (Official Lyric Video)

[@carlospomares3225]

"such waste of life..." "There is no enemy. There is no victory. Only boys who lost their lives in the sand" Just pulls at the heart

[@bolle9810]

"Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours... You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

[@Drakefance5]

Good timing on this one. ANZAC day is celebrated on the 25th, where Australia, New Zealand and Turkey all have a moment of silence for those that fell at Gallipoli. It's a big part of all 3 countries histories and has become part of their national identities. The 3 countries have also formed a special bond over the event.

[@musicointempero2256]

Being Polish-Australian, I have huge respect for turkey. Not only were they extremely respectful of our fallen ANZAC soldiers, they were also the only country to openly and vocally disagree with the partition of Poland by Austria, Russia and Prussia in the 1700's, and that was only decades after the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth beat the Ottoman army that layed siege to Vienna. The Poles were outnumbered 3:1 and beat one of the largest, if not the largest army the ottomans fielded. Yet they stood in defence of Poland. They have shown they are honorable in both winning and losing.

[@icantthinkofaname7293]

What you said about a ruined buildup I think is what makes this song a masterpiece among many other things. The British sent hundreds of thousands of men to die for nothing, and Turkey lost hundreds of thousands of lives for one of their very few victories of the war. The buildup doesn't ever deliver because the battle never did either. It was thought to be a battle that would knock the ottomans out of the war but instead, results were underwhelming and just nothing but a huge loss of life, no territory was gained. The songs buildup into nothing is just that. It represents effort put into a pointless tragedy, where the men died. And that's what piano sounds like - a memorial.

[@wardasz]

I would add to it that the battle was pure hell, especially for British. Trench warfare in northen France look like a child game next to Gallipoli. The same style of position, attrition warfare, but on much smaller, uneven terrain, with nothing behind the lines - first line was just a few kilometers from coast. So all living quoters, hospitals, atrilery positions, warehouses and others has to be squeezed on this tiny patch of land or placed on the second side of the sea. Combat claim thousands of lifes, but so does deseases - in place like this, with houndreds of thousands of people squeezed on few square kilometers next to thousands of bodies, they spread like a wildfire. At times half of UK forces was unable to go out to battle due to sickness. Ottomans probably was in better position, fighting on they own land, close to the largest city of the empire, but they was wastly underequipped in comparison with Brits.

[@aufmerksamkeitpanzers1525]

I would like to add that it wasn’t just the British it was also the Anzacs as well and I think I’m forgetting another country maybe India

[@RavetsU]

Gallipoli Campaign, also called Dardanelles Campaign, (February 1915-January 1916), in World War I, an Anglo-French operation against Turkey, intended to force the 38-mile- (61-km-) long Dardanelles channel and to occupy Constantinople. Plans for such a venture were considered by the British authorities between 1904 and 1911, but military and naval opinion was against it. When war between the Allies and Turkey began early in November 1914, the matter was reexamined and classed as a hazardous, but possible, operation. The naval bombardment began on February 19 but was halted by bad weather and not resumed until February 25. Demolition parties of marines landed almost unopposed, but bad weather again intervened. On March 18 the bombardment was continued. However, after three battleships had been sunk and three others damaged, the navy abandoned its attack, concluding that the fleet could not succeed without military help. Troop transports assembled off the island of Lemnos, and landings began on the Gallipoli Peninsula at two places early on April 25, 1915, at Cape Helles (29th British and Royal Naval divisions) and at ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) beaches. A French brigade landed on the Anatolian coast opposite, at Kum Kale, but was later withdrawn. Small beachheads were secured with difficulty, the troops at ANZAC being held up by Turkish reinforcements under the redoubtable Mustafa Kemal, who later became famous as Atatürk. Large British and Dominion reinforcements followed, yet little progress was made. On August 6 another landing on the west coast, at Suvla Bay, took place; after some initial progress the assault was halted. In May 1915 the first sea lord, Adm. Lord Fisher, had resigned because of differences of opinion over the operation. By September 1915 it was clear that without further large reinforcements there was no hope of decisive results, and the authorities at home decided to recall Hamilton to replace him by Lieut. Gen. Sir Charles Monro. The latter recommended the withdrawal of the military forces and abandonment of the enterprise, advice that was confirmed in November by the secretary of state for war, Lord Kitchener, when he visited the peninsula. That difficult operation was carried out by stages and was successfully completed early on January 9, 1916. The whole operation was disaster for Allied troops. Ottomans were on the highground, raining down hell on troops landing on the beaches. Assault came to a stop pretty quickly and trench warfare ensued. There is alot of stories about soldiers from both sides exchanging cigarettes, gifts and food by throwing them over to the opposite trench. They were all in this hell together. "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours ... You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well." These famous, heart-rending words, attributed to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was a commander of Ottoman forces at the Dardenelles during the first world war and later the founder of modern Turkey, grace memorials on three continents, including at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli. A procession of Australian prime ministers, from Bob Hawke to Kevin Rudd to Tony Abott, have spoken them to invoke a supposedly special bond between Australia and Turkey forged amid the slaughter of the 1915 Gallipoli campaign in which some 8,700 Australian and more than 80,000 Ottoman troops died. I highly suggest you to check the Sabaton history for this one.

[@avatar_of_battle4735]

I think we can all agree that the day Dave finishes all the Sabaton songs is the day we see what true ultimate sadness looks like.

[@haydynwayne8163]

As an Aussie, this is easily my favourite Sabaton song, so I have been looking forward to this one. We'll commemorate the 107th anniversary of Gallipoli on Anzac Day, April 25th, here in Australia and New Zealand. Lest We Forget.

[@battyrae1398]

"left their letters in the sand" refers, i think, to the retreat of the anzac forces. ive read some samples of the goodbye letters they left to the turkish forces when they retreated.

[@Wok86]

Many MANY words be said here. If you need a TL;DR - you outta luck. "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours... You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well." -Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, 1934 Many thanks Dave for finally reacting to this song! The Gallipoli Campaign is something many, maybe most Australians consider to be the 'birth of the nation'. (I can't say anything about anywhere else, including Turkey and New Zealand as I don't have the information to say so or otherwise.) Every year on April 25th, ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is observed in many places including Australia, New Zealand Canada and many Pacific Island nations. The day is set aside to commemorate "those who served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served." There is also a 'Dawn Service' held in many places in Australia and New Zealand as dawn in those places was roughly the same time the original troops would have landed on the shores of Gallipoli. If you want to know more, have a squiz at the ANZAC Day wiki page. Aight, that's enough from me for (quite) a while, -Wok

[@RaidenLimbSlicer]

this is one of my favorite Sabaton songs, the lyrics are just insane and I get emotional always, music fitting as ever

[@sVieira151]

This is probably my favourite Sabaton, along with the Christmas Truce one. They are at their best when there's a hint of melancholy in their music.

[@pandanemi-0239]

Ever thought about reacting to Sabaton's History videos? Would be an interesting reaction. Great videos.

[@willsola3412]

Dave my man have you ever considered voice acting or radio? You have a fantastic speaking voice with so much warm resonance; articulate to boot! Much love my guy, love the videos.

[@chaoslegend953]

Main defining moment in Australian history. I’m proud to be an Australian, and today is ANZAC day for us too

[@bairdrew]

You know the thing that really hits you about the slaughter of Gallipoli, if you happen to know a little Greek? It means "beautiful town". And it is the home of one of the most hopeless battles of the First World War. Breaks your heart it does.

[@akumasplayground4974]

Dude I love your reactions and voice is so freaking calming ^^ keep doing what you do and stay awesome greetings from Germany stay heavy 🖤🤟

[@TheRobotDevil]

Another awesome reaction. I always enjoy the Sabaton videos. As some others have already brought up that this is has a lot to do with Anzac Day, coming up on the 25. If you're interested, I highly recommend John Schumann's "Anzac Biscuits" a song about an Australian soldiers during WW1 and his family back home and "I was only 19" a song from the perspective of Australian soldiers serving in the Vietnam war.

[@fenrisulfur842]

Perfect timing, since its ANZAC Day ! Nice to watch you doing a reaction again :)

[@kimsvard]

One of my absolute favourites. 🙌

[@aufmerksamkeitpanzers1525]

For the Anzacs Gallipoli was quite a defining moment in there history just for there will to keep fighting even though everything was failing but they kept morale and showed bravery in the face of hell

[@benediktvogler4229]

The battle of Gallipoli was a major operation in WWI where British an Australian troops landed on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula trying to pull Turkey out of the war in 1915. Fighting on for almost a year brought the Allied troops to a retreat and the invasion failed. During the battles there were neutral zones between the Allied and the Ottomans where they can bury the fallen soldiers together and trading with cigarrs and chocolate and other goods you can compare these neutral zones and the kindness between the foes to the Christmas Truce of 1914.

[@carlospomares3225]

The part about giving their lives for nothing can easily be applied to the allied invasion force and all of the soldiers that died all for their mission to fail.

[@2104dogface]

This battle was also very big for Australia / New Zealand as they were a big part of the battle. their are some great TV shows and a movie on this topic you should watch (1981) "Gallipoli" w/ Mel Gibson (powerful ending) then the (2015) mini series " Gallipoli" think you can find it on youtube and then if you can find it the 10 part (1985) "ANZAC's the war down under" W/ Paul Hogan i would then add the movie (1987) "The Lighthorsemen" (1917 battle of Beersheba) too round out the WW1 Australian war movies the final charge at the end is epic even george lucas used some of the footage in his "The young Indiana Jones " series back in the 90's.

[@GraveDigge1988]

I love your vids .. you're a nice guy(ey) xD greetings from germany 🤟

[@BCJAZZZ]

The retreat from Gallipoli is a tale of it's own. Almost a fairy tail. I recommend you to Lindybeige explanation... ;)

[@A_Name_]

Watch the history video on this. The fact anyone thought this was a good idea makes me want to punch a wall.

[@kimeklund8880]

Soreption - Död Jord (Dean and Tobi from Archpire with guitarr solos) and Buster Odenholm mix Awsome

[@Yes-hi3tv]

Fun fact: it was the first battle Australia and New Zealand fought under their own flag

[@bubithebear3690]

Quote of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Commander of the Dardanellas Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours ... You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.

[@yghavanx]

great reaction, man

[@Dr_Klops]

The best song on this theme is "The band played Waltzing Matilda" by the Pogues....

[@BroadwayRonMexico]

"So many wasted lives" Very true for both sides. Gallipoli was a major defeat for Allied Forces (even though ANZAC forces famously did a lot better than expected), since they were sent on what was pretty much a suicide mission in a firm position. And as you said, even the Ottoman soldiers' lives there ended up being lost for an empire that fell after the war.

[@sheamus4300]

Awesome

[@BCJAZZZ]

BTW the Battle of Gallipoli landing was effort of Winston Churchill which cost him his rank. But, he still managed to be a Prime Minister after all.

[@merafirewing6591]

And proved very capable in that position.

[@SymphonicEllen]

Awesome! Have you ever reacted to Majestica? It's the lead guitarist Tommy Johannsen singing lead. Rising Tide lyric vid or Above the Sky official vid but all are great. Course, I doubt you can really go wrong with any of the Sabaton guys' stuff. That's just the only side project I've found so far. Love ya

[@skueakyglove6910]

thanks mate

[@fallenknighttyler8695]

Cliffs of Gallipoli and Into The Fire for the first two songs from sabaton I ever heard and what got me hooked into them. I feel the drop offs are more like a moment of toast and somber since Gallipoli was such a disaster for the British military

[@Misagh_H]

0:39 “ATORK...” here is dave butchering words again. Love reaction as always tho

[@Vakaria-plays]

If you want crazy drums Dave, then please react soon to Sabaton Counterstrike the drum intro is crazy!! :D

[@dew2334]

WIDD have you heard of the band GRAILKNIGHTS I know you would like them , they have a song called “Pumping Iron power “ Featuring Joakim from Sabaton it feels like a injustice not checking it out . Battle Choir where you at let’s here you.💪

[@sn1perk1llrbrasher76]

Please react to Sabaton History!!!!

[@thebigboimf297]

Has he ever reacted to lamb of God?

[@titaniac3037]

Instead of interesting, you can say intriguing

[@whatitdodave]

Interesting …

[@titaniac3037]

@@whatitdodave interesante

[@andreanecchi5930]

I do not know why my comment was deleted, I had only put two links: one of wikipedia that explained the city of gallipoli and one on a monument of this tragedy

[@whatitdodave]

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