Rise of Evil - Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party - Sabaton History 020 [Official]

After the Great War, many different movements and parties tried to replace the by many despised Weimar Republic. One of them was the NSDAP, the National Socialist German Workers Party. Headed by Adolf Hitler, the NSDAP transformed Germany into a country that would once again bring war and destruction to Europe. The Sabaton Song ‘Rise of Evil’ is about Hitlers rise to power, and in this video we dive into the historical context behind the song.
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[@SabatonHistory]

In hindsight, we can clearly see the path to power and war that Germany and many of its people chose to walk in the 1930s. In practice, history is never as deterministic as it later seems. Nothing what happened was ‘meant’ to happen. With that in mind, let us walk you through the process of the Nazi rise to power. From a revolutionary movement in the ’20s to a political party in a democratic system. We encourage debate and discussion about this in the comment section. However, we don’t allow for any extreme, racist, anti-semitic, revisionist or apologist theories down here. These comments will be moderated by historians and, while keeping your freedom of speech in mind, we will enforce our rules with a ban if necessary. Please keep it civil. Thats it for today! Cheers! 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

[@PiscatorLager]

Very well said. I really hope that the comment section will remain as handsome as those under your other videos, controversial topics are strong magnets for people with a very shifted point of view and an even more shifted point of language. Human dignity comes above freedom of speech, after all. This song is one link in the chain of events that drew me deep into the subject of Sabaton, history and the nature of humans interacting with each other in the worst possible ways. While easily misunderstood, you literally only have to listen to the song's lyrics to get the meaning and the motivation behind it. "Burning books to spread Anti-Semite propaganda Who will stop the madman's reign? Night of broken glass, send the Jews to Dachau death camp On a path to certain death" or "Who will stop all this madness that has consequences no man understands?" A very dark, very true and in many ways very underrated song.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Very smart point you guys got here. You're not politcal advocates. You're story tellers. And that keeps a lot of certain groups away. And I hope that you guys will continue to do so. Wouldn't worry too much guys. We are metalheads. We are civilized. If you've ever been in a crowd of metalheads, you can certainly attest.

[@x2ernal357]

@@PiscatorLager Seeing you here is like seeing Ed Sheeren supports your faverote football team

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

@@x2ernal357 Very well worded.

[@Zendvious]

@@PiscatorLager "human dignity comes after Freedom of speech" history has told us that no matter what if you put something before Freedom you'll have none of it nor freedom, just saying

[@xSirDudex]

I find it ironically funny that Sabaton gets mistaken for pro-nazi considering most of their songs about nazis is about them losing. I'm pretty sure a pro-nazi band wouldn't be writing glorifying songs about the Warsaw Rebellion or Vitold Pelecki.

[@wardeni4806]

I heard somewhere that they were once accused of being Nazies because they wanted to have the Swedish flag on stage. Literally, their own country's flag, a country that was neutral in both world wars...

[@AlexGNR]

Also, all Sabaton songs are neutral 😉

[@Ludwig_Perpenhente]

Or D-Day, Or Soviet Counter Barbarossa

[@Ludwig_Perpenhente]

@@Sigueme1 they do it for history, not controversy

[@isissorrowchongdongproduct6361]

@@AlexGNR In the name of God not by powerwolf mind you will beg to differ.

[@neoxenoz3262]

Never ever, reject an Austrian painter to your school ever again.

[@duo496]

NeoXenoZ lesson learned alright

[@translaterinokripperino5824]

That's why we have history, to learn from our crucial mistakes

[@ReclaimTheMainland]

@@reek4062 *The Rise of a Hero*

[@neoxenoz3262]

@Anıl AKBAŞ Sure

[@MetalisForever666]

And the german social democrats should never again stand against deportation for foreigners. Historical background: Hitler should be deported from Germany, but the SPD was against it. www.welt.de/geschichte/zweiter-weltkrieg/article149328924/Die-SPD-verhinderte-beizeiten-Hitlers-Ausweisung.html

[@avidficreader5040]

"Politics and religion are like genitals. It's ok to have them, but don't whip them out." --Joakim, 2019

[@JojokimVT]

Brycen Chun The best quote a man have ever said

[@vermontvampyre]

Everyone is born with genitals...no one is born with religion or politics though? One is given the other 2 are learned. A bad anology >.>

[@bogdantoma866]

@@JojokimVT It's not that new but yeha, I agree with the statement wholeheartedly.

[@HandBanana601]

@@vermontvampyre Jesus christ you're fucking dense.

[@MattieK09]

@@HandBanana601 Nah, it's really lame

[@robertcbarry]

As someone whose family lived through the Rise of the Nazi’s I can say it is a perfect example of the extreme concessions frightened people will make to someone promising them safety and prosperity. My Great-Grandfather served in the Imperial German Army in WW1 and after the war he for years would help defend his Jewish neighbors (One of whom was a WW1 veteran he had served with) and on Kristalnacht, when that Jewish veteran was dragged from his home my Great Grandfather went out into the street to help him. I never got to meet my Great Grandfather because they dragged him away that night too. Never forget that no matter how dark the times may seem you must never forfeit your freedom to thugs and murderers.

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for sharing! Seems like your Great Grandfather was an honorable man!

[@robertcbarry]

@Andrew Ryan Well I believe my G-Grandfather went out that night with the intent of bashing a brownshirts skull i

[@Cityinlead]

“Counterstrike will have the most controversial comments” This video: “Are you sure about that?”

[@sovietapples6122]

This video: I am inevitable

[@fullmetalgamers1276]

Did you read the hearts of iron comments?

[@Cityinlead]

Wade Blaylock I haven’t, I’m surprised there’s a storm there actually

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

In the name of God(if it gets made): Guys, I'm scared

[@asliceofcheese7888]

Ever heard of Burn Your Crosses?

[@nomaryako]

- "What´s your ideology?" Me: 14:51

[@p0xus]

I liked the video at that timestamp.

[@m0rtez713]

"genitals"

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

#Facts

[@TheDancingHyena]

This is a great stance for a band to take but really though, no one has no ideology, except for people who are completely ignorant of politics, like children. You're not taking a stand anywhere. It's very non-committal.

[@howardbaxter2514]

I guess you can say that Sabaton’s one ideology is the Swiss ideology of neutrality.

[@Grinch556]

Watch out KZbin might take this down without realizing the context of the video

[@bluedragon8417]

Yeah given youtube has been striking alot of historical channels. For they see something bad and don;t take into the context that we are learning about history and not oh say using it to promote something bad.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@bluedragon8417 KZbin is doing its best to make History repeat itself. If we don't learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat this exact same event.

[@MrSniperdude01]

You mean what Google has already done ? I know of 2 instances where this song was flagged as hate content. You're talking one video which was all lyrics and the other was strictly WW2 footage. Anything ww2German, anything national socialist gets flagged... Fuck context. So says KZbin

[@MrSniperdude01]

@@bluedragon8417 not just historical channels. Most your pro conservative, pro gun, and pro Trump channels are targeted & shut down as well. Even moderate lefties like Dave Rubin who don't support Trump but refuse to endorse the radical fringe get hit also.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@MrSniperdude01 "If you're not with me, then you're my enemy" in a nutshell.

[@lazer_rush9421]

Sabaton has taught me more about history than all my school lessons put together😂

[@SabatonHistory]

We're complementary lessons!

[@galacticbananastopmotions7292]

For real, my history class had one paragraph about the occupation of Poland and then forgot about it, kind of like history.

[@Isometrix116]

I know this is a very serious topic, but it will always be hilarious to me that Hitler's sidekick was a guy named Himler. That's some cartoon bad guy level naming.

[@thinkingeast]

"we dont want to compromise our neutrality" - a swede

[@davidthor4405]

Stayin' true to the roots

[@Chrixa]

5:53 August von Mackensen still looking as badass as ever!

[@XxRaginKJxX]

Hes a majestic bastard isnt he!

[@DoraFauszt]

Woah good catch!!! I didn't notice him at first, but gotta love that uniform!

[@reek4062]

@@knutn weirdo

[@Emperorofthemoon1]

Von Mackensen was probably thinking: alright, if I have to show up at this event for these clowns, I might as well steal the attention!

[@baractusobamiuscaesar5540]

I have a lot of respect for Mackensen.

[@Numorfutinca]

Today's lesson Don't piss off the guy with the funny mustache

[@6th_Army]

It was just the fashion back then.

[@stepanotrisal1512]

You can say Joakim has funny mustache.

[@kyriss12]

Hey dude, Charlie Chaplin didn't do anything wrong.

[@justarandomgirl7994]

Hahaha 😂

[@lionheart6176]

or one testicle

[@bgjohnson8672]

Sabaton:"We don't want our music used for religious purposes" Sabaton:"FOR THE GRACE AND THE MIGHT OF THE LORD, FOR THE HOME OF THE HOLY!!!"

[@bronzelewis457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/op2vloyAeshqaK8

[@HistorysRaven]

Christian bands (Not all, but a large portion): "Here's a nice song about the glory of God." Sabaton (secular): "Here's the song that gives glory but also makes believers sound bad ass."

[@crazyhercules9442]

Dying for salvation With dedication. No capitulation Annihilation. Papal commendation Reincarnation. Heaven is your destination. (2x) *IN THE NAME OF GOD!*

[@umarae27]

I'm pretty sure that was the motto of the guardsmen in the song itself

[@terrorcop101]

As the MCU put it, "So many people forget that the first country the Nazis invaded was their own." Given your description of the history, I can't think of a more fitting summation.

[@kupo1705]

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

[@thewingedhussar4188]

Amen to that, then I wonder why everyone is ignoring the present in the US.

[@elliswatanabe]

@@thewingedhussar4188 the west is making weimar germany look like a joke.

[@Indoor_Carrot]

Sadly some people (like the goons at Charlottesville), they think what the Nazis did was good so they WANT a repeat of history.

[@thewingedhussar4188]

@@Indoor_Carrot An ignore the reason they lost and what happened to Germany as a result.

[@thewingedhussar4188]

@@elliswatanabe Unlike Weimar Germany, where the chancellor of Germany at the time (Hindenburg) was not laughed at or seen as a idiot/fool AND did not kid himself when reality hits him, the US is being led by Trump where world leaders actually laughed at his face. FOR THE WORLD TO SEE. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV6Wd6ysj7l8q7c Sure people in Germany laughed at their government. Every country does, but you know your a joke when other leaders laugh at you for all to see.

[@thenoobgameplays]

Me going to job: ok. Let's work. I need money. I don't need to be distractrd by some stuff. Sabaton and Indy: i guess not.

[@SabatonHistory]

Our apologies!

[@thenoobgameplays]

@@SabatonHistory nah. It's ok

[@bogdan8686]

To be fair, I discovered Sabaton last week randomly on Spotify at work. Guess that I'll retake regular history classes with these guys ^^

[@thenoobgameplays]

@@bogdan8686 good. That would be awsome.

[@sanitarycockroach9038]

History isn't always pretty or clean, but it is extremely important. Thank you so much for not shying away from touchy and controversial subjects. Those are some of the most important stories to remember, so we never let the awful things happen again.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

The song is horrifying and it is somewhat controversial. But like all the time, you guys are storytellers and history geeks. That's a big reason why I'm such a fan of you guys. Your songs might get my blood flowing but you're not making me spill it. The songs are great to listen to and they're just stories in an extremely good fashion. Your neutrality and refusal to become political advocates of anything make you guys really my big idols. And the fact you guys can play those songs without making agendas. Sabaton can be used for educational purposes in school cause history is all there is to the songs. From a point of view, sure. But that's it. There's nothing more to it. As for the video, they are something and the things here we hear from them and the Rise of Evil is a fitting song. Thanks for the video guys. I'll see you at Graspop. And I haven't forgotten the thing I asked you guys from in October when you announced you were coming. Either on Sunday or on Wacken. Please get the White Death in your setlist. The fourth time I see you guys live and I'm dying to hear the song. See you on Sunday.

[@alexandrah9824]

Hey Eve , you have absolut right and its true.LG Alex🤘

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Alexandra H Thank you, Alex.

[@alexandrah9824]

@@kerlongsjorlejov1945 Bitte schön🤘😊Eve

[@SabatonHistory]

🤘

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

@@SabatonHistory I take that as okay.

[@lugialover09]

I appreciate how much Joakim strives to show that they're doing their best to stand on neutral ground with every bit of music they create. E.g. Panzerkampf shows a pride in the Soviet war machine because it's designed to be from the perspective of the Soviets, Ghost Division is meant to demonstrate the wild and unpredictable nature of the 7th Panzer Division because it WAS wild and unpredictable. There's no message besides the overall idea that war is destructive though some light and heroism will always shine through.

[@sagnik2693]

Sabaton's songs really show that they are truly neutral. No nazi would ever glorify a communist and vice versa

[@lugialover09]

@Duck Go Quacks It didn't seem so at first. The Soviets were in relative disarray after Stalin's purging of the military leadership, and their struggle to defeat the much weaker Finnish implied they were incompetent. Also, the Germans did actually make a whole lot of progress while the Soviets were unprepared for the strike. Poor decision making mixed with poor timing and poor preparedness meant they floundered before they could secure a better hold on their territory.

[@ShamanMcLamie]

@@lugialover09 Also one point I've heard that really fed into Hitler's thinking was that in World War I Germany defeated Russia, but failed to defeat France. Well Germany just beat France. Add what you just said and Russia should have been a cake walk.

[@thenexus8384]

With an exception of "In the name of god" to the being neutral for history's sake, for obvious reasons

[@lugialover09]

@The Nexus I mentioned that some songs are intended to be from certain perspectives. In the case of The Last Stand, it's from the perspective of the Swiss Guard defending the Pope, so they would obviously say "in the name of God".

[@Snowmunkee]

15:04 i think we need a special episode discussing this particular aspect of Sabaton history....

[@darkblueyoshi1138]

MoLottes yes who the hell is Tommy?

[@Snowmunkee]

@@darkblueyoshi1138 he's the blond guitarist in Sabaton

[@darkblueyoshi1138]

MoLottes now I want to know why he referenced Tommy in this context...

[@-Random_Person]

Im a good half a decade late and tommy retired but i still need to know

[@Area51T]

shout-out to the fly at 3:12

[@Poultrymad]

Nope, cannot see it despite re-running again & again? Where???

[@unfinishedsentenc5308]

@@Poultrymad lower right arm

[@HausAbendrot]

Fly Gang, gettin' that Insect pussy

[@Poultrymad]

OMG! You all must have better eyesight than me! Hahahaha!!!

[@Area51T]

@@Poultrymad stay alert stay alive lol

[@KaptenN]

"The song is promoting Hitler and the nazis! Boo!" Yeah, because "evil" is such a _good_ thing... :P This is a really good song. With all the heavy metal songs out there about Satan and Hell it's about time someone got around to Hitler. XD You can only really misinterpret it as pro-nazi if you're not listening to the lyrics.

[@terminator572]

Literally who is saying that

[@RebelWvlf]

@@terminator572 I met one person IRL unironically saying how Sabaton is nazi band, because most of their previous songs were about WW2. Since me and couple friends knew English, we tried to talk to that person and explain the song, but he didn't want to listen and implied how we also were nazis. So the best solution was to distance ourselves from that person and to never talk to him again. It's hard to win the argument against wise person, but you cannot win the argument against the stupid.

[@terminator572]

@@RebelWvlf I don't know man, that sounds way too convenient.

[@Fantasy_____________________]

@@terminator572 if I remember correctly, they have been banned from playing in Russia in the past, and in Germany songs have been banned.

[@fullmetalgamers1276]

@@terminator572 nope, ive had to explain it to people in my gaming group, one of my coworkers, and several people online. Never be surprised by humanities idiocy

[@MattNorrish]

“You hear that Tommy?” Fucking gold! 😂

[@camouflage823]

I need to know if there is a background story to that😂

[@numinex51]

My first Sabaton song. Thank you youtube recommendations!

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks indeed! Welcome to the channel!

[@eu.co.5627]

Switzerland: is neutral Sabaton: hold my beer

[@Darocfi]

Dark subject certainly but that doesn't mean it should be covered up, be forgotten or whitewashed, quite the opposite actually.

[@doomslayer3593]

Abso-fucking-loutely

[@jonashovind1369]

@@doomslayer3593 Gotta agree with Gustav here

[@davidthor4405]

I know it's been two years and all, but I'm still going to state that I agree

[@TXMXnCRPST]

Man, this is why I have so much respect for you guys. In an age where you're expected to state your side, and you're assigned sides just by talking about something neutrally, you just say "fuck it, all we want is to sing about history". I admit I was a bit nervous you'd delve into personal politics, especially with the Rise of Evil, but I'm so relieved to hear you guys are doing this all neutrally. I'm so sick of hearing "Nazis r bad, punch them all when you spot them", when we all understand already that it's bad. Thank you for existing, I need me my neutral history music and educational videos. 🙏🏻 Keep up the amazing work!!

[@OffensiveJestr]

And this is exactly why I love listening and supporting Sabaton, they don't bring politics or religion into anything, they are telling stories. Sure I am Christian, but I respect other people's religions and views, and if I do disagree on something it does not mean that I don't like you, it just means that I don't agree with that point of view. I hope that you guys continue to make badass music, I am planning to attend your show in September in Florida, as long as this dumbass virus is cleared up by then and I can get down there to see you guys.

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@OffensiveJestr]

@@SabatonHistory thank you for making the content.

[@nicolasbroaddus8819]

I am surprised to hear you of all people repeating the Autobahn myth. The Autobahn was a concept of pre-Nazi Weimar governments, and before taking power the Nazis opposed the programs. Once in power they co-opted the Autobahn program and took credit for each stretch that was opened. The myth of nationalist “infrastructure building” is alive in authoritarians today in the Philippines and elsewhere, so I would hope you busted this myth as well like you have others in your main WW2 series.

[@SabatonHistory]

I looked into it, and you're totally right. While under Hitler, roughly 3,800 km of Autobahn was constructed, it wasn't nearly as much as he promised and as you say, he opposed the idea for a long time, and construction actually already started in 1913. I'm sure our researcher, who is very professional and a true historian, didn't mean to spread this myth consciously.

[@nicolasbroaddus8819]

Sabaton History A lot of our conceptions of the Nazis come from the Nazis, so that remnants of their propaganda image of themself survived. I was ignorant of this until fairly recently myself, so I merely hope that this topic is approached at some point in your main WW2 series. There are other myths, such as the idea that Triumph of the Will was a great film rather than simply the highest budget propaganda film ever created to that point. We must be careful in retelling history that we do not allow dangerous ideologies to tell their own stories unchallenged.

[@MattieK09]

@@nicolasbroaddus8819 Imagine saying "A lot of our conceptions of the Nazis come from the Nazis" history has literally been written by the victors... Talk about ignorance. Even to this day it's difficult to have a debate on ww2. say the slightest thing positive about Nazis or hitler you have to add an asterisks

[@ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ]

Ah the famous Autobahn... Where Germans were testing aerodynamics disguised as "land top speed record cars" which by the way where capable of reaching 800kmh with powered wheels...

[@nicolasbroaddus8819]

@@MattieK09 Most people do just condemn them, which is correct, but not all. I have encountered a lot of people who like to be "centrist" and come up with something good to say about everyone as well. Sometimes you get clueless centrists repeating things phrased by the far right though. My experience has been also that people who have an agenda in making the Nazis seem less bad often say something like "The Nazis were awful *but*" and then say something like: "they gave jobs back to the people." This is another example of a statement that is only true if you accept the Nazi perspective on the matter. Unemployment went down because they forced women and non-Germans out of the workplace and only counted German men. One of the most common I've encountered of this sort of defense has been the "at least they built good infrastructure" argument, which is one that is commonly repeated about various strongmen governments. It's a very common talking point by Duterte supporters.

[@neil4692]

"Actually, I am sorry say this but I don't give a shit what people listen to us think. I don't give a shit about their religion, the color of their skin or anything." "We don't want our music used for political or religious reasons." " You can keep accusing us of our political views but the simple fact is really don't have any." I just keep liking Sabaton more and more......

[@veli-pekkakultanen2353]

This song should replace many chapters in history books in its brute commitment to facts. And thank you, Sabaton and Joakim!

[@tlsgrz6194]

To be honest, the first time I heard this song the chorus with "The Reich will rise!" did throw me off a bit. Especially when you are not an english native speaker most of the lyrics can be hard to understand if "the Reich will rise" is the only part you understand, that sounds a bit scary. It's definitively a song you should listen to a few times and/or read the lyrics to understand.

[@SabatonHistory]

Well, the song is called 'Rise of Evil', so I don't really see how you can confuse that with the opposite.

[@makukawakami]

14:51 as an Asian sabaton fan, I feel at ease now

[@hitmantis2107]

I’ve seen this video in my “Recommended” feed for a while and I’m glad I watched it when Joakim said “I don’t give a shit what people listen to us think”. That statement showed that they are the true warrior poets I know them to be. Rock on, Brothers!!

[@piratehunterMorgan]

I am in tears whenever I listen to this song, because my existence was made possible through the Lebensraum. My German parents were sandbox friends in Poland. Now I am only American, gave up the German citizenship

[@takebacktheholyland9306]

@RedGum88 You didn't read their message right pal... Being birthed as a mere "creation" must be rough pal, that's understandable

[@ignitionesports6491]

15:00 Did Ya Hear That *Tommy*

[@filipz8831]

"We don't want our music used for religious reasons" - Me : *laughing while listening to Fader Var from Carolean's prayer*

[@doomslayer3593]

Well that song is a perspective from the soldiers

[@ray101mond]

Lets hope this video/channel doesn't get banned for "radical content" or "HateSpeech"

[@SabatonHistory]

Why would it?

[@aleke4126]

​The youtube algorithm is a strange thing. I don't think you could get "banned" but there is a possibility of some unexpected strike

[@ray101mond]

@@SabatonHistory quite a few history channels on KZbin were hit with demonetization and copyright strikes or termination all together after the Vox adpocalypse.

[@verissimus3008]

There is no such thing as hate speech

[@CantEatFlutes]

God damn. I can't imagine how anyone couldn't like Sabaton. They seem like such honest people

[@jebadiahkerman7846]

I accuse you of making great, well researched music! How dare you!

[@mortenalbertsen7443]

Great to see this one. Also, Sabaton just performed at Zeppelinfeld, Nürnberg, germany, which can be seen @13:07 It was a great show, i would have loved to hear some words about this place from the band, when they performed

[@rictusmetallicus]

"You have to mention the war." Do Sabaton stay at Fawlty Towers when they're on tour?

[@VainerCactus0]

lol.

[@balthazargrundy3478]

Glad he addressed this. This was among the first few songs I ever heard from them....some of the songs about WW2 are told from a German point of view for objectiveness and theatrics. But some might not get this at face value. They also do songs about the same war from American, English and Austrailain POV's as well. Its all thematic and goddamn horrifyingly beautiful.

[@bedrichvymyslicky1540]

Most controversion for me in this days is song: "In the Name of God"... I wish to see it in Sabaton History channel.

[@dmcm2567]

Fucking same

[@lordmctheobalt]

I think "We burn" is much more controversial

[@TrueSonOfWalhall]

Final solution: hold my beer

[@AlexandruDulan]

@@TrueSonOfWalhall Exactly , I want to see The Final Solution xD xD

[@ericolsen5592]

I like how Rise Of Evil is probably Sabaton's darkest atmospheric song. It's like Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls", Motorhead's "March Or Die", Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter", or Avenged Sevenfold's "Shepherd Of Fire". What these songs all have in common, is that they're not the heaviest songs made by the bands, but they're still the darkest ones by each band.

[@bencarpenter1567]

This is why I admire Joakim! He knows where he stands, and he doesn’t care what you think

[@90geekgirl06]

Joakim sums their views up beautifully. Really, they resemble the ancient Scandinavian skalds more than anything else.

[@merryrose6788]

Thanks, I learned a new word today: skald

[@noobster4779]

Well, technically there was exatly one person that could have (theoretically) opposed Hitler and the Nazis: Hindenburg. If Hindenburg would have been maybe 15 years younger there is a decent chance the military, after getting certain promises, would have supported him instead. After Hitler he was until his death propably the most respected and popular person in Germany. And most of all he hated Hitler. regretablly it didnt go that way. So ecentially the weimar republic and the last remnant of democracy only fully died with Hindenburgs death in 1934. Only after his death Hitler became Führer "by law".

[@vader_pt5932]

Sabaton and team you are doing good work, dont let the haters bother you keep your head up and keep up the good work!

[@SabatonHistory]

Don't worry, we won't!

[@Creationeer]

"You have to mention the war" is that a Fawlty Towers reference? Brilliant :D

[@diegocobosanchez4373]

+Creationeer Gaming 🤣, I LOVE THAT HOTEL CREW, specially Basil and Manuel! ;)

[@Tobias-pu2rc]

For me as a German, the story behind this song wasn't new and even when I listened to it the first time I knew what kind of story it will tell, but the song it self is so great in telling this terrible story of the past that I always get goosebumps listening to it.

[@slicklinecowboy89]

I honestly can appreciate every song that sabaton does because they try and tell the history and in sabaton history with indy, he also tells the story of what happened unbiased. that is how it should be and i commend the band for striving to find stories throughout history to sing about so that many people can learn from them and hear about the many heros, sacrifices and horrible atrocities done throughout history to educate people. if ever i could meet the band I would say thank you for doing what you do because it is still a great way to tell history and I hate that so many accuse them of being all the thing politically when they are trying to make pieces fit as though the band has an agenda towards communism or socialisim. they are just trying to sing about world history and trying to honor the men and women who fought and died in so many conquest. and that is also another thing I love about this band that they do not do Swedish history only. I admire them so much and respect these men so much because they also sing about history of many countries besides their own to honor the many who lost their lives fighting for their home lands. and i apologise for not typing in the band members names and just stating "band members" or "these men" because I would butcher trying to type their names. but again much respect and thank you for what you do.

[@SgtStinger]

Jocke: We don't want our music used for political reasons Also Jocke: Lets play a show for the Russian army in newly occupied Crimea

[@DrippinginSarcasm]

With national socialist, you don't need to seize the means of production, because everything is for the state and nothing outside the state. Meaning private owners will of course do what the state demands.

[@lordmctheobalt]

I think it was Hitler who said: "we don't socialize factories, we socialize people" (could've been Goebbels though)

[@nobelissimos8719]

@Волфсангел Fascism was a split off faction from the sydnaclist socialists in Italy. Fascism is just a different flavor of soclialsm. Nazism is just another flavor of Fascism. Nazis and fascists are in the same family as socialists and communists. All those little groups you're talking about are no different. But thanks to marxism, leftists keep pretending that all of these are "nazis" and are right wing, when in reality it's all left wing extremism. Fuck the left.

[@nobelissimos8719]

@Волфсангел What the fuck are you smoking my man, marxists of all kinds through history, communists, socialists, fascists, all of them. They are responsible for a death toll never before seen. 100's of millions of innocent people murdered by these brutish thugs and psychopathic cretins. There has N E V E R been an instance of ANY marxist ideology that has acomplished any amount of good. The communists, the socialists, the syndaklists, the nazis, the fascists, the "democratic socialists" and "social democrats" and every other rebranding of marxism, has not only failed and utterly destroyed whatever country it's touched, but murdered thousands of innocents while doing so. There is no division, theres no difference, it's all cut from the same cloth of hatred and evil. And I will never stand or tolerate such absolute pure evil ever again.

[@nobelissimos8719]

@Волфсангел You are a marxist, you follow marxist ideology. There is a HUGE difference between accidental death and purposefully rounding up people and shooting them in the head or working them to death in slave labor, you deceitful sack of shit. You repeat the same marxist bullshit of attempting to make captalism sound bad but ignoring the fact that your ideology is responsible for millions of MURDERS along with many other horrible crimes against humanity. Your marxist lies won't work on me, pinko loser. Burn in hell where you belong, we will never submit to your evil ever again, scum.

[@mandoschMUh]

That look in Indy's face when he said "You hear that, Tommy?!" Awesome video, thank you

[@SabatonHistory]

:)

[@alexandrah9824]

# ja 👍😊🤘LG Alex🤘

[@homefront1999]

Please do a video on "Far From The Fame" The Sabaton song about the Czech airforce pilot that suffered so much just to return home to a Communist-aligned Czech and be forced through torture and sent to prison even though he served his nation.

[@SabatonHistory]

We'll get there ;) We have already recorded it!

[@homefront1999]

@@SabatonHistory This makes me very happy!

[@kingsguard3607]

I just think it's horrible how people accuse you guys of being this or that, you guys should be respected for the story's you tell, which are clearly neutral. When I told my mom I wanted to go see you guys once she just looked at me and asked "you'll watch out right? A group like that is bound to have loads of nazi fans" I got pretty mad cuz I knew you guys weren't promoting fachizm in any way shape or form, I'll show her the end, hopefully now she'll see you guys as you really are.😊

[@gaiusjuliuscaesar3808]

They really need a song about SFR Yugoslavia and the Partizan resistance.

[@gaiusjuliuscaesar3808]

@Волфсангел Nedic collaborated with the Nazis during the period, so yes it was necessary. In NDH even more so due to the Ustasha and Chetniks fucking eachoter and the Bosniaks over while the germans watched and laughed.

[@peterroberts7832]

it's pretty sad that simply having pride in and acknowledging your nation's past in Sweden is enough to get you labelled as a member of the far- right

[@michaelchatterson5748]

I appreciate the fact that Sabaton will stand up for history (good and bad parts of history) and not let others rewrite it for political advantages

[@austinhobbs5103]

Well said Sabaton. You are telling history with no bias. You are stating how it happened and the results of what happened. You don't have an affiliation to a party. Wish more bands would be like you.

[@SabatonHistory]

You are welcome! Thanks for the recognition!

[@burningnapalm4436]

Each time I listen to “Rise of Evil” it gives me the chills

[@commissargarudaslivestream5177]

Same, its just one of those songs that... you listen too, and its just so powerful, and full of meaning, you cant really do anything but sit there and stare blankly as you hear (In music) one of the worst person in the world, rises to power.

[@burningnapalm4436]

Trojan Gaming I know right

[@davidthor4405]

2 years old I know, but: it’s an ingenious use of bomb theory.

[@stinkingtick7585]

15:00 great analogy 10/10

[@Kiki_248]

As a German, this was quite hard to watch for me. I was born in 2001 but I still feel so ashamed and shocked what happened in and with this country. And nowadays, seeing right parties gain power again kinda frightens me. Let's never forget but only learn🙏

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

That’s the scariest part tho - if it could happen in Germany it could happen anywhere. Germany was a liberal democracy that hit hard times and fell under the sway of a charismatic autocrat who deflected hatred towards immigrants and minorities and made them scapegoats for all that had gone wrong. Who promised to drain the swamp and make the Fatherland great again. If it happened in Germany it can happen to any democracy. The most important thing is to remember. Those times in history where the white race has reared its head proudly, the result has been the worst crimes we as a species are capable of. We need to learn to see the patterns so we can keep them from ever repeating, anywhere

[@SteamCheese1]

Do not feel ashamed anymore, our generation did not done those crimes. Our generation has a different assignment. We should never forget what happened and quench any flame of nationalism arising in the world. Reminding people who think strong right wing ideas are good, that it's a massive bad idea. That it will lead to destruction.

[@andrew8264]

Germany went from complete desolation to a major power. It shows the light an will of Germans. Don’t be ashamed because some Jew told you too.

[@vithei477]

Fuck yeah, one of your best songs

[@Ultimate-Revolt]

Sabaton, the band who made me love history

[@gustavfrisk3603]

Since I started listen to Sabaton, I've learned more about world history then I ever did in school

[@Gonzalouchikari]

5:53 hey, August von Mackensen is there.

[@lennardlee4483]

Looks grumpy as always

[@carolusrex5213]

What I noticed about this song is that the hook "I see a evil rising, the rise of evil" can be used for any nation that's goal is to conquer and destroy. It can apply to the rise of Stalin, Mao, Polpot, etc and I think that's what makes it so powerful

[@kristinecampbell6485]

think on this: the band is bringing history to life through their music. I know that ever since I found Sabaton and listened to their songs I've actually looked up the history behind the songs and learned more from them than I did in school. so perhaps history teachers and professors maybe could use their music in the class room.

[@ilnsert]

Why do I have the feeling, that my country will make this video unable here...

[@gatling216]

It's hard to argue that calling a song "Rise of Evil" isn't taking a stance on a subject. It's also hard to argue that it isn't unequivocally correct- the Nazis were evil, plain and simple. It's not so much a political statement so much as a statement of fact that anyone whose moral compass points even vaguely north can acknowledge. It shouldn't be remotely controversial. My six year old daughter's favorite song in the whole world is Primo Victoria. It's absolutely adorable to watch her sing and dance along, even if her dancing does look a bit like she's being attacked by bees. She's old enough to know and understand a bit about the history behind Operation Overlord, but not the underlying causes that led up to it, or why it was necessary. "Great grandpa fought bad guys" is about as sophisticated as her understanding gets. I feel like that's where society as a whole sits these days. Without the context of how evil, true evil, can take power even among a nation of normal, everyday people, we're doomed to, someday, somewhere, repeat those mistakes.

[@SabatonHistory]

True, but Hitler and many of the things he did were objectively Evil, and that statement doesn't have much to do with politics, but rather with common sense, ethics and morality.

[@gatling216]

Sabaton History Agreed.

[@SabatonHistory]

Well, I will argue that its harder to judge contemporary politics and events than historical ones. As a historian, I feel uncomfortable analysing current affairs because there is so much we don't know and our access to sources is limited. Not only that, with history we can take the time to compare sources from different viewpoints, and now different media outlets and political with or without different agendas shout all this stuff at you. That being said, I do think that applying morals (like the value of life, equality and humanity) to current day affairs should be just as non-political as we treat it in videos like this.

[@vermontvampyre]

@@SabatonHistory Even being non political I'm seeing correlations drawn between the Native American "reservations", the Jewish "concentration camps", the Japanese "Internment camps" and finally these centers where they are stuffing illegal immigrants in. Its just a echo of hate through the years for those that arent "like us".

[@SabatonHistory]

Indy's colleague Spartacus has actually made a good video on 'the neurology of hate' on the World War Two Channel where this is explained fairly well!

[@xiii9354]

So yesterday I watched this video. Today I had to talk about this exact topic in an exam. I passed it with flying colors. Thank you Sabaton!

[@SabatonHistory]

you're very welcome!

[@andreysergeev2154]

Your reviews are well-balanced. Greets from Russia, and Sabaton is a good band.

[@SabatonHistory]

Greetings from Sweden!

[@erikcyprich5422]

Awesome video and song 🔥🔥❤️❤️ Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰🔥❤️

[@alexandrah9824]

Meinen größten Respekt for all nations civil und Soldaten.Dankeschön an euch ihr lieben Jungs von Sabaton und lieber Indy for Show and tell and make song about this darkest history. LG Alex🤘

[@jwsjacobs]

15:04 Sounds like Tommy does some strange shit...

[@2ndCircleSwat40]

Ghost division pls

[@adalbertosampaio9176]

Oh i bet that if they play this in Berlin and everyone in the public sceams THE REICH WILL RISE will sound really really weird xD

[@al-enezi6074]

Me: Hey google search what’s is evil in this video Google: no evil found

[@Horatio.Mantooth]

Say what you want,but the treaty of Versailles was incredibly punitive. It created Hitler. The Weimar Republic did not do itself any favors.

[@swiftfist9329]

Great video!

[@Saekadelic]

Happy 20th!!

[@inconcluseveitytiy339]

Ho does he change his really smooth voice to hard metal norwegian voice

[@Richard-nl3bt]

*We forgive you Germany*

[@radiumdude]

Cheese Game nothing to forgive... among others, Henry Ford was one of the biggest sponsors of the NSDAP...

[@lisoo9045]

I'am from Germany and I don't really feel that people from other countries think that we have anything to do with Nazi Germany but thank you man.

[@radiumdude]

Freddit _animations the question always is: forgive whom? The people in a country of war are rarely in that game. It’s a few power hungry individuals crating destruction: geopolitical economical interests, personal agendas of narcissistic, incompetents “leaders”, driving everyone into their demise, under the pretense of “patriotism” and other nationalistic nonsense. If there is anybody to be forgiven, it’s those few jerks... and there are still many of those around and in power.

[@radiumdude]

Freddit _animations 🍻

[@DoraFauszt]

I love this song, it is one of the more complex songs both from lyrics and music perspective. Great storytelling by Indy as usual! :)

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks Dóra!

[@Black-fz6mr]

I still find it somehow funny that some people from other Countries think, we (german stundents) are not going to learn about this stuff. Your right, we dont learn it in the normal way, we got this shit punched in our heads deeper then the average bj goes. I love the song and I love this video, great job Sabaton!

[@silverblade5805]

Key take away: Apathy was the main enabler. Never allow yourself or the population to be demoralized, and there will always be a chance of resistance.

[@davidthor4405]

Moral of the story: be more like Warsaw

[@starsword-c2534]

As far as the politics go, I think the message and history of this song needs to be heard now more than ever.

[@terminator572]

bruh

[@edorasmarauder5761]

Bruh

[@craigkelly4278]

Been studying Hitler and history for more than 25 years myself and I love sabaton has this channel thanks guys

[@krimome8933]

I was waiting for Ghost division, the battle of France is almost over so it would be nice to cover it next week

[@SabatonHistory]

we're not following Indy's World War Two's timeline though..

[@matei8308]

This video is as long as two rise of evils plus one secound

[@anarcho-boulangistllamaent2023]

Just commenting before morons in the comments start denying the Holocaust or writing "Watch the Greatest Story Never Told". But this is Indy so I guess it should be civil for the most part.

[@MattieK09]

Can you not enjoy both ?

[@halometallicalover27]

Don't feel bad about saying you don't care what we think and stuff. You wouldn't be real artists if you did. Keep up the awesome work, guys!

[@dugdug6265]

Of course, the swedish guy has to proclaim his neutrality 15:21

[@aleksandarmaksic5040]

To be gonest, the way I percieve Sabaton is that they are history nerds who formed a metal band and became cool guys.

[@WillhelmdidNothingwrong]

Media like this song are crucial in giving us raw look in how patriotism can be manipulated to serve greed. People who aren’t afraid to touch these subjects are what keep things from repeating.

[@DukeofTxtspeak]

m8, we get literally nothing but that from our media XD But, tbf you're not that wrong, gotta be careful with these things

[@WillhelmdidNothingwrong]

When I mean media I refer to not only news but also music and film. And yes good responsible media is hard to come by

[@DukeofTxtspeak]

@@WillhelmdidNothingwrong That's the opposite of what I said. I mean media bombards us with "Don't be patriotic, it causes Hitlers to spring up everywhere" Mainly from news over here but I've seen a fair few films and TV programs and shit. Maybe that's just me being a britbong though. I do love your name thou

[@WillhelmdidNothingwrong]

Duke of Txtspeak I agree but that situation is not everywhere

[@WillhelmdidNothingwrong]

In Europe and in (some not all) leftist media in America they promote being more global and reducing the importance of the state

[@MrWaffle083]

Loved the video! Thanks Sabaton

[@ultramanJR]

The one Sabaton song that I'm too scared to play

[@HausAbendrot]

Not because of subject or anything, but because it's 8 minutes and it's s l o w

[@crusader1576]

Because of the topic or the length?