Sabaton - Christmas Truce (Official Music Video) I Artist Reacts I

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[@andrewludwig9251]

Silence, Oh I remember the Silence..... Those lyrics were actually taken from a letter from one of the British soldiers describing the silence that he experienced when this event happened in 1914!

[@pdegan2814]

"Lest We Forget" - that cross at the end is representative of a cross placed at one of the battlefields(in Belgium, I believe) inscribed with very similar wording. One of the things I think this video portrays so well is how terrifying it must have been for the first soldier who climbed out of the trenches into No Man's Land

[@JohnyAngelo]

Sort of unrelated but also very powerful is memorial stone/plaque at Auswitz concentration camp "For ever let this place be a cry of despair and warninig to humanity"

[@shyshadowmine927]

it is in fact placed in a field in Belgium, Ypres. the actual cross reads: 1914 the chakichums the christmas truce 1999 85 years lest we forget

[@forkittens]

@@shyshadowmine927 o7

[@danielcrow4247]

As an old army veteran this one gets me every time. Great reaction.

[@douglascolquhoun8502]

Same thing here.

[@davidstonerook3868]

Same here my friend

[@mickluchsinger486]

As a old Marine combat veteran, we always said only 2 people know Marines. The Marines and our enemies. You have to do whatever you have to do to come home, but our enemies are just like us. They are the warriors of their country, if our countries weren't at war we would probably be friends. We have the same mentality. We will drink a horn in Valhalla together one day. The Marines will always be here until the day, hopefully soon, when we are no longer needed. No one wants peace more than the people on the front lines. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC

[@antivanti]

Btw the melody he plays on the piano is the inverted melody of Carol of the Bells

[@bazkeen]

Floor singing at the end is just an amazing finish to this great song. Perfect for Christmas 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Acranify]

guess that's one of the perks to have her married to one in the band.

[@ariramo9108]

@@Acranify Or the band to her.

[@martinkasper197]

Hannes: Listen, I have a great soprano Back Home in my House...🤓🤣🤣🤣

[@bazkeen]

@@martinkasper197 😂😂😂😂

[@TomTomson81]

End credits sung by Floor. That's why I downloaded this version and not the shortened one.

[@marinamucic908]

You know there is a symphonic version with only her voice? 😃

[@DarrellW_UK]

This is the sad thing about war, the soldiers didn’t have hate for each other as demonstrated by the truce, they were just doing what they were told and had been trained to do! War has and will always be the same, some power crazed individual(s) use their power for the bad, fuelled by greed mostly, and to incite their population into violence, then the other party has to defend themselves and do their best to put a stop to it which causes the proliferation…….. Great review and interpretation, thoroughly enjoyable! 🌹 Interesting fact: Floor’s husband is the drummer for Sabaton as you noticed she sang the outro song! Edit: Bismark is a great follow up, it’s the story about the German ‘unsinkable’ battleship! They didn’t count on the British Navy and Airforce!

[@netflixandchinchilla]

Not true of all wars unfortunately. Pretty sure the Ukrainians hate the Russians with a passion. That's probably why there hasn't been anything like the Christmas truce during this war even though it's a very similar type of trench war.

[@dirreeN]

Being Swedish i would love to see your reaction to "SABATON - En Livstid I Krig (Live - The Great Tour - Gothenburg)" version, it's in Swedish but it has captions you can turn on.. It's one of my absolute favorite songs from Sabaton and it makes me feel proud to be from Sweden.. I'm certain that you'd love that song, especially the live version.. It's about the 30 year war here in Europe but from a Swedish soldiers perspective.

[@dlind1985]

Yes! *YES!!!* You'll love it! I will love it. We all will! Thank you, @Koality Reactions, for this and all you've done! You've got a great heart ❤💯🙏🔔 🎄

[@greendragon4058]

That's true the soldier of Heaven is really good there's so much meaning in that so much fighting the world does not know anything about every Sabaton would have been my history teacher

[@BerraLJ]

The crew that made the video are used to huge Hollywood productions and it shows, it is so well done.

[@danielkarlsson258]

"No bullets fly" animated next? Thanks for a great reaction! 👍

[@PetterVessel]

Agree!

[@bestevaar7195]

I concur!

[@suit1337]

when 1916 or Chrismas Truth hit hard, No Bullets Fly will hit even harder

[@christomashofski9160]

The "2021" carving at the end--- The chorus is "Our moment of peace in a war that never ends." The carving is reminding us that it STILL has not ended. 😪 .....And probably never will.

[@KoalityReactions]

Okay thank you - I sort of felt that’s what it meant, but I’m glad I was on the right track. 🤍

[@christomashofski9160]

I don't know if that's what they actually meant. It is only my personal interpretation of it. And it was the one thing that instantly hit me really hard the very first time I saw it. Put a lump in my throat and made a tear well up in the back of the eye. @@KoalityReactions

[@utbdoug]

Hannes: *Exists* Sabaton video producers: "And I took that personally"

[@alancarter41]

Joakim and Par worked on this song for several years, trying to make it as perfect as possible since they felt the event was so significant. They filmed the video using professional movie crew that was available due to the pandemic, creating trenches and a no man's land that realistically replicated those in WW1. An outstanding effort and commitment that has given us an amazing piece of art. kudos to all involved in this project. BTW, I don't know if you recognized the fact Joakim wrote this as a waltz. One thing people forget is that at this point in the war both armies consisted of mostly volunteers who felt they were doing the right thing by fighting for their respective homeland. Each side believed that God and history were on their side and did not hate the enemy but knew they must kill them for their country to be victorious.

[@AndyParry82]

Sabaton have admitted that it took them 2 years to finally finish this song because they wanted to get it right, and boy did they ever! It's my favourite Christmas song now and I think it will remain that way for a while. Much love from New Zealand x

[@martin6181]

This is hands down the best Christmas song produced in ages, it really shows that no matter the situation there's still room for humanity if we really want to give it a chance. Next Sabaton song ought to be "No bullets fly" the animated version, I think you'll like the story behind that one which is told in the video so remember to watch it to the end.

[@chadbennett7873]

Can you imagine as they were planning this video ... Producers: "You know, we need the voice of an angel to sing over the credits!" Hannes: "Hold my beer and hand me the phone!" Excellent reaction! The guitar that you mention was actually a guitar from that era. Sabaton is really into details, and I loved that you recognized that. I have done extensive research on this actual event, quite a few years back, and the saddest thing to me is that the generals (who were briefly shown before they went back to their trenches) passed orders that would prevent this from ever happening again, under penalty of death for treason. It has not occurred since, just another sign that war is a result of those in control who never risk getting a bruise, yet are responsible for horrendous numbers of deaths. Shame!

[@lordseptimo2281]

Los generales de aquella época eran unos carniceros y sin asco enviaban hombres a la picadora de carne, no digo que ahora no suceda pero no es tan alevoso como en aquella epoca, saludos!

[@martinkarlsson9446]

Great reaction! A must watch, No bullets fly, animated story video! And En livstids i krig , live Gothenburg witch CC

[@godfatherofbloedniss]

sabaton are not just some random musicians. they are masters at what they are doing. they don´t just write songs, they tell storys. i am a fan for more then 15 years now and they never dissapoint. some suggestions: soldiers of heaven angels calling price of a mile stormtroopers union attack of the dead men and a million more

[@TJKlownTJKlown]

Had to see this reaction as soon as I seen it dropped Hope everyone is having an amazing week

[@KoalityReactions]

Awe thank you!! Hope you’re having an amazing week too! 🤍

[@jord001]

The card and hug part always gets me. Thankyou for covering this one. oh and just let the tears flow. We do so dont be afraid.

[@vlinder6329]

The first time I cried during a song. That song really showed the beauty of it See Christmas Truce. How they put down their weapons and enjoyed CHRISTMAS ✨ together. No war, no weapons, no violence, just happiness and peace. ✨✌🏼🕊️🎄 The song's keyboard melody is taken from "Carol of the Bells" 🔔 a popular Christmas carol. End credit singing by FLOOR JANSEN 🩷 makes it complete 🥹 We were all🤝 We were all🤝 We were all🤝 We were all🤝 friends.......🤝 (Yes, we were friends) Thank you so much Love 💕 from the Netherlands

[@jewfish68]

It is nothing short of a masterpiece.

[@WNYretiree]

A lovely reaction, as usual. I'm a bit foggy because it's been a long time since I read about this truce, but I seem to remember that those in command ended up having to transfer the troops to different locations after this truce because they were so reluctant to fire on people who they had come to know.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Right. Suddenly the High Commands of both sides could not persuade those soldiers who had been there that they were fighting monsters who eat babies. There was all sorts of trash-talking from the military machines on both sides, loads of lies before the war ever happened, in order to get people into action. Just imagine, war would never happen if everybody was HONEST. There could be no war mongers if cooler heads were allowed to prevail. Instead we have our reality.

[@user-kj5iu8bs1p]

Great reaction. As an American (I say that cuz the Truce didn't include Yanks as US wasn't in WW1 when it took place), I'm in awe of this event. As an Iraq vet, I can't see something like this happening today. Was a different world then & war btwn Western nations (who share similar cultures) is pretty much non-existent today. I don't know how much hugging took place during the Truce, but can say I totally believe that they traded stuff. Soldiers do that. When I was in the Navy, I was on the ground in Lithuania for a NATO exercise. Wish I'd hv brought more "stuff." I've commented to reactors b4, when my daughter was little, I read this story to her a cpl times (easy for a WW1 buff like me). I think this is a great Christmas story cuz (as u say) it's a story of humanity. WW1 was a horrible meat grinder & still, had this "moment of humanity." My understanding top command on both sides weren't happy abt (informal) Truce & it didn't happen again. But, event is worthy of "Lest We Forget."

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Great Song, great Video and the outro from Floor is amazing. Its a Masterpiece 🤘

[@elvwood]

One of the things that gets me is "a moment of peace in a war that never ends", because my country has sent soldiers abroad to fight every single year since 1914. That's what the 2021 means to me personally. I usually cry twice in this one, when Pär notices Hannes going out of the trench and when he is carving on the cross. Lord God of Hosts be with us yet, lest we forget, lest we forget.

[@shyshadowmine927]

The cross at the end is placed in a field in Belgium, Ypres. the actual cross reads: 1914 the khaki chums the christmas truce 1999 85 years lest we forget

[@Templarofsteel88]

I would love to see you react to Sabaton - En livstid i krig (a lifetime of war) live Scandinavium Gothenburg. The album they had released during that time called Carolus Rex is about a part of Swedish history referred to as the era of great power (stormaktstiden in Swedish) from a time when Sweden was a much bigger nation with ambitions of expanding. The album was released with both an English and Swedish version, the difference being that The Swedish one tells the story from our/a Swedish soldier's view while the English is more from an outside observer´s view. It is the Swedish version they played that night so be sure that you have the subtitles on, I was at that show and all I can say is that you won´t regret it.

[@antivanti]

The sad thing is that a lot of the people taking part in this were punished by being sent to the worst fronts (even worse). Can't have your troops realizing that they have much more in common with the "enemy troops" than they do with the people giving them orders... 😢

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@Koality Reactions: For me, as someone who understands and empathizes with soldiers in the trenches, the "boots on the ground," things like this song never fails to get to me. The reason why is simple: Because few ever truly understand what goes through the mind of any soldier, in any time in history. Sabaton has an amazing way of communicating this to the listener. As for the Christmas Truce of 1914, this event actually happened. And, it was spontaneous; it was not planned. Essentially, the Germans wanted to turn their humanity back on and realize what they were doing there, to take a break from the constant bombardment. And because it was Christmas, they sang carols like "O Holy Night" to boost their morale. It wasn't until the British started singing them back that they realized the men across from them also understood. So, the British asked for a truce mainly to clear the dead (as you see in the video). Given this, those not clearing the dead met, talked, and exchanged small gifts ranging from chocolates and cigarettes to buttons and even family pictures. High Command wasn't happy with this impromptu Christmas celebration, as they saw it damaging to discipline. Despite orders the following year that any man would be tried for treason and shot, there were a few places on the line in 1915 that did also celebrate a Christmas truce, though not to the level of the 1914 truce. After the 1914 truce, one German commander ended up moving his men to another section of the line, as his men refused to fire on those they had celebrated Christmas with the day before. Given all of this, the cross in the video exists, near the town of Ypres, Belgium. It reads, from top, to left, to right, to bottom: "1914 Khaki Chums, Christmas Truce, Lest We Forget." Lastly, on another reaction, a commenter mentioned that if not for the 1914 Christmas Truce, he would not exist. Why? Because his grandfathers met each other that day in "No-Man's Land." After the war, they not only became good friends, but their families married into each other. Koality, this is to me the only appropriate Christmas song. Too often, songs this time of year are much too narcissistic, and don't think about those who sacrifice so much, for so many. This song also humanizes soldiers, in such a way that it shows a dichotomy of humanity at our best, and our worst. Despite this, the light of humanity may flicker in the darkness of a hellish warzone, but given the chance, it can and will shine. I hope that you and yours have a safe and merry holiday season this year. Be well, my friend, and don't let the stress of it all get to you. Happy holidays, Koality, and thank you for an excellent reaction.

[@doomsigma]

Have visited your channel a few times now for specific reactions that you have done. I do enjoy your non technical but speaking from the heart style. Keep it up, it's great from my viewpoint. In my opinion, please do not feel that you need to hold back the emotion. Shed those tears if you need to because that tells me that the reaction is real (and you're human). You've now gained a new sub.

[@RandallMorris222]

Great reaction, as always. I love your style; your reaction to the music and video is very engaging to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@redguern]

What a beautiful reaction. The thought that went into this video such as the single apple on the Xmas tree, the card exchange, the piano being destroyed by a shell and Floor singing the closing credits with her husband the only person showing on the screen. I must add that your presentation is one of the best, half and half screen and no other clutter to distract. Thank you.❤

[@bygerboben]

SABATON No Bullets fly Soldier of Heaven The First Soldier (Animated Story Video) The Final solution En livs tid i krig ( LIVE ) The Price of a mile Versailles True Sabaton fan favorits

[@helenesvanborg6234]

This song and video is a masterpiece! I'm swedish so of course I had heard a little of Sabaton. After this song came I am a very big fan of Sabaton and I will always be ❤🤘 Thank you for a great reaction 🙏🇸🇪

[@argantyr5154]

Remember good Music makes you listen, Great Music makes you feel.

[@kjelledbom1728]

I have seen this video many times and still i get tears in my eyes when i see it, the contrast from the beginning to the peace part and also the fact that this actually happened. The polititians and the military leaders got scared shitless coz if this would happen in larger scale it could end the war without them having any say about it. So after this happened they told every officer that if this happened again anyone responcible would get courtmarshalled. As usual u do so good reactions.

[@jonno55]

Thanks for this reaction. First few times I heard/saw this video I teared up. Now I can listen to/look at it without tears, however the emotion still remains. Beautiful voice of Floor at the end. (she is married to the drummer of Sabaton, the first out of the trenches) Another very hard hitting one is from Five Finger Death Punch: Wrong Side of Heaven. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@Robert_Herring]

Wonderful reaction, Jenna. Like you, this gets to me every time.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Shows the passion and the acting skills with the band. Hannes the tall blonde walking at the enemies is there drummer and father of two married to Floor of Nightwish. Please react to No bullets fly animated. You'll love it.

[@obud3777]

"I Was A Gangster For Wall Street" From the book "War Is A Racket" - General Smedley Butler -

[@DampLover]

It took them 7 years to write this song. They wanted to do this story justice and they truly did! A great history lesson mixed with what many probably felt out there! Second best track made by them in my opinion!

[@danielolson5378]

This truce wasn't authorized by any of the military commands in fact it was a spontaneous act. The German soldiers were the ones who took the intiative so to speak. After the truce many soldiers refused go back to the war and some of them actually got executed for disobeying orders. In case you're not familiar with Sabaton they're history freaks all of their songs is about historic events. It could be about their native Swedish history or something that affected the entire world like ww1 in this case.

[@lost_in_a_crowd_of_3257]

I see the truce as the moment of humanity, beauty and madness. Being the first person up the ladder into no man's land. Such an amazing event.

[@yinxed]

We are all friends ❤

[@charlestoth3273]

Sad part of this event is that all the troops were shuffled around afterwards as they refused to fight people they just made friends with, and the big wigs couldn't have that

[@christophersims3319]

Might I recommend two Other Sabaton videos that will give you the feels. Lady of the Dark animated story video, and no bullets fly also, the animated story video

[@Profeliator]

Thank you for that beautiful reaction. God bless!

[@adrianhughes8143]

Floor Jansen would be on the backing of this song, she is married to Hannes van Dahl the drummer of Sabaton. Floor does a lot of background or backing vocals to Sabaton songs, that is why she is loved by us in the Sabaton Army. It's not only Nightwish Fan's who love Floor Jansen. BRITISH SABATON FAN 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@scotgregg4349]

Thanks for taking it seriously, you’re beautiful, peace.

[@andyb7738]

Great reaction. Actually found your channel through a Nightwish reaction and subscribed. This song gets me every single time, as do several Sabaton songs to be fair. A couple of recommendations would be Blind And Frozen by Beast In Black, and Vita Nova by Eye Of Melian. I think you’d particularly enjoy the latter one, and the vocalist in Eye Of Melian also happens to be the wife of Tuomas from Nightwish. Her voice is mesmerising. Just a little side note… love the name of the channel, particularly as I adore Koalas.

[@Thnielsen85]

Me at the beginning: ok.. 214th time I'm watching the music video... this time I'll make it without crying! Me at the first piano notes: 😭Damnit!

[@radimradyys4620]

Filming took place in the former military complex in Rožmitál pod Třemšín in the Czech Republic (Joakim Brodén has a Czech passport. his mother is CZECH) by a Czech team. Overall, the work on the clip took about three weeks. It was filmed over two days in actual trenches that were dug for filming purposes. Here is the Making of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6XFknycbtmZhLs

[@mushinbujin]

One thing I love about this video is that it's not sugarcoated. Yes, there was a moment of humanity between combatants. But it's not all "let's be nicey-nice from now on, all our problems are solved." Ultimately it was more a case of "The killing resumes at 8 o'clock. Don't be late." It's paradoxical but I think it's a good reflection of what actually happened.

[@mikemaxwell3005]

John McDermott has a song about the Christmas Truce too. He is one of the Irish Tenors.

[@minnesotanose]

think about this for a second. the war has been going on for like 5 months. you have artillery going off. gas being used. bullets whizzing by you. and then as snow falls everything for a moment stops. silence over takes you. and while you and your mortal enemies are actively trying to kill each other you hear the sounds of o holy night. its not in your language but you as a fellow christian know the beat and rhythm of that song. and through all of the violence you put aside your differences and you crawl out of trench and meet an enemy soldier in no man’s land. which is symbolic af when you think about that. and as you get to the middle instead of fixing bayonets and slaughtering the enemy, you celebrate christmas. the sad reality is this truce effectively ended the war and yet the leaders of the countries outlawed truces on the front and basically killed anyone who didnt fight. war sucks folks.

[@frenkwd1]

The armies of Sabaton Epica and Nightwish are one big army.

[@susanjw7763]

I concur

[@Bonovin]

Thank you ! Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@32a34a]

This a great video. In World War II there were also instances of cease fire especially at the Battle of Monte Cassino where at times there were cease fires so both sides could collect their dead and wounded. A battle that would make a great Sabaton song.

[@1320crusier]

The song' Union [slopes of saint benedict]'

[@speedo_gonzales9952]

I have always had a huge interest in The Great War. It is just unimaginable the amount of lives lost in the trenches for absolutely no reason or gain for anyone involved. Just kids never going home again the same if at all. I've never known or talked to anyone involved in The Great War but just the mental image that all the letters to home and memoirs left behind give you should give any decent person a reason to be friendly to another. I really appreciate Sabaton for telling both the heroics and horrors of The Great War and other conflicts. Few of my relatives served in The Winter War against Soviet Union and it tells me more than I need to know that they never told me anything about anything that happened at the front. War fucking sucks no matter what side of it you are on.

[@fenrisulfur842]

What an awesome reaction, thanks so much! BTW, the original Cross they portrayed in the video is still standing on a farmers field in Flandres

[@arnepietruszewski9255]

Tommy Johansson the guitar player has just released a christmas power metal cover of Blink 182's "All the small things". I hope I dont need to tell anyone how awesome this is.

[@ThetrueKidGoku]

After the truce, the higher officers notice that soldiers were aiming to miss the other soldiers since they had known each other and transfered them so they would face people they didnt interact with. 😢😢

[@Ireksojkowski]

Very very beautiful, thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@burner3200]

First koala snuggles! Great job, so glad you reacted to this, sad and beautiful but a great song and performance!

[@LianteakaLia]

"Beautiful but heartbreaking"... Yea... That happens a lot with these guys. They even manage to do uplifting and heartbreaking, which really shouldn't be a thing. But it is with Sabaton. Welcome to Sabaton! :D Hope you love them as much as we do.

[@toumpanis]

I love that song! But also I love the video of Philomena Cunk about this event that says even in those situations men, still divide into 2 and play against each other! Great reaction, as always, Jenna

[@nevermore5168]

For 9hrs give or take it was magical to a certain aspect. They sang songs, played futbol, exchange conversation and then BAM back to hell! War is and will always be hell even today. No one ever wins! But for a short moment, it was a Christmas. 😔🎼🎄🌹💖

[@Javi4610]

Now you need to listen to “en livstid I krieg” live , please turn on the subs if you decide to take a look

[@Marco-Conner]

the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. greetings to the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family.

[@g.gordon8117]

True unplanned event that happened. The high command (both sides)got so upset that they made sure it didn't happen again. I guess you're not supposed to have humanity in war. Im a retired US Army paratrooper infantryman. Without humanity, you're no longer human.

[@ursmetzger]

Sabaton: "We need a very good soprano singer for the end credits of our new song." Hannes: "I have one at home." not my quote, but it fits here perfectly.

[@michaelkrause1338]

thanx for sharing this, we love your reactions ❤

[@sergioalvarez1919]

The thing that hits me about this song other than the lyrics. Is the timing of it. It came out 2021i believe. After the year of turmoil around the world but especially here in the US. It resonated with me. If men in actual war can come together, why cant people who disagree in ideas and politically do the same? The politicians want us fighting despite having more in common than we have differences. That and how strong brotherhood is.

[@progoholic]

Great reaction. Thanks for not hiding your emotions. "Beautiful and heartbreaking". Perfectly put. And I really like that you always play the videos till the very end through all the credits. I guess it's the actress in you that recognizes how well deserved they are. Even if I have seen this video a hundred times or more through all the reactors eyes, I still tear up every time. And my favourite scene is the cut from the falling football to the falling grenade. It perfectly shows how hard it is for all the soldiers to get rid of the horriffic pictures of war burned into their brains and memories. And how easy these can be triggered, even with such a silly thing like a football. This is genius cinematography... With love from Germany and keep up your great work.

[@adrianhughes8143]

I am a Londoner but I have been living just North of London in the county of Hertfordshire here in England, I have lived here in Hertfordshire for 56 years of my life and I know all about the Christmas Truce as i was not only taught about it at my junior school history class but also at my secondary school history class plus from a young age my interests were Military History of the British Armed Forces plus other countries military history also i wanted to join the British Army when I got older. In 1914 the County of Hertfordshire had two Regiment's in the British Army......The Hertfordshire Yeomanry Regiment and The Hertfordshire Regiment, on Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day the 2nd Battalion of The Hertfordshire Regiment was involved in the Christmas Truce with the German Army. The Football that was used in the Famous Football Game came from a Soldier of The London Irish Regiment where he used to kick the Ball when the London Irish Regiment attacked the German Line. But on Christmas day of 1914 the Football was used in the most historic game of Football in European Football History. The actual Football used in the Christmas Truce of 1914 survived WW1 and is in The London Irish Regiment's Museum at there Barracks in London where it can be seen. The Christmas Truce was mainly British Soldiers and German Soldiers, Many French Soldiers didn't want to be involved as there country was invaded by the Germans plus French Soldiers were deterred from leaving their trenches by their Generals orders. The Christmas Truce is a major part of British and German history where brotherhood, being fed up with the war and the Christmas Spirit even for a few days ment a lot to the Ordinary Men on both sides. The Christmas Truce is the greatest Christmas Story of all time. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@stefanstock953]

greetings and love from Germany....In your white, fur-covered armchair, you look like an angel on earth. And very respectful that you watched the video all the way to the end. I wish you a peaceful weekend, my dear & stay safe

[@danalynch8889]

After their truce was over the soldiers on both sides were replaced because they would not shoot at each other.

[@rwxstudio7173]

This whole theme reminds me of Snoopy vs the Red Baron where rivals stopped fighting on Christmas day and had drinks as friends and later flew off in different directions to meet again in battle another day. Honestly, i am not trying to diminish Sabaton's song in any way. I just noticed the similarities.

[@Ice82it]

Sabatons always tell a story in their songs. Pills of history that are often little known. In this case the reference is the unofficial truce of Christmas 1914, which really happened. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce The idea of people not hating each other, but waging war is taken up in so many productions. Easy then to find similarities, although some have a more or less serious format.

[@charlestoth3273]

Sad part of this event is that all the troops were shuffled around afterwards as they refused to fight people they just made friends with, and the big wigs couldn't have that, it never happened again, after a year of fighting and threats of being charged if they ceased firing the following xmas's

[@davidstonerook3868]

Sabaton Animated videos are amazing as well

[@gbluemoon70]

They played football, exchanged gifts, laughed and drank… the following days the war resumed… they tried the following year.. but the Generals said no more truces… and forbid it.

[@dunkingdom1774]

Your reactions are so beautiful, just like you.

[@loutsont2985]

Brothers in Arms.

[@AudioVile]

You used the phrase, "...The humanity behind war." Deep, philosophical, and completely true. Wow. So, I am watching THIS reaction immediately after watching your new reaction to VoicePlay's "Oogie Boogie Song." Umm, talk about contrast!!! Ends of the spectrum!! You took me from light-hearted, whimsical fantasy to breath-holding suspense and sadness. Leading to inspiration and hope. Haunting. As real as it gets. I think my brain is having trouble keeping up. I'm quite impressed with your depth of interest and breadth of musical "genre." Great reaction! I'll be watching more of you!!

[@Kaue1722]

As the next Sabaton reaction, I strongly recommend that you follow a sequence (in the same video) I Livitid I Krig and A Lifetime at War - both are music about the same event, But this is a general overview of how the life of a soldier is and another would be the vision of a soldier. As you react to Sabaton's songs, go back and you'll be able to catch the countless references that were placed in the "1916" video

[@gabz2803]

great reaction! im here for sabaton new sub!

[@jontuson2078]

Great review - thoughtful and respectful which, as you point out, is exactly how Sabaton approach their songs. So many of their songs make me emotional, but the one that hit me hardest was No Bullets Fly (animated version). Get the tissues ready.

[@CrazyhorseDK]

saba n floor golden as a combat vet its strikes home

[@psycorabbbit]

Sabaton - No Bullets Fly!!!

[@jimharris367]

Great reaction, and well done for recognising Floor as the singer on the outro 🤘

[@andrewbuckingham9529]

This actually happened in 1914, but the generals on both sides didn't like it and made sure it wouldn't happen again and as a side note Hitler was present at the locations, but he disaggreed with it. Check out Sabaton 1916 and Bismark

[@1982jeepcj8]

Be sure to take a look at the Sabaton History KZbin channel that context of each song. I am going to suggest, No Bullets Fly, animated video and then sabaton's tribute to Motorhead covering . 1916 is going to be rough, but it's brilliant.

[@steamer66]

Hello, as Christmas approaches, please do the Sabaton animated story ‘No bullets fly’. The actual event occurred on 20 December 1943, and it is highly likely that you will cry. You will cry because this one of the most beautiful and positive events of WWII. Please do this reaction.

[@timholder6825]

Altogether Now, by, The Farm, covers this event much better and actually has a good tune. "In no man's land, together."

[@PW_Thorn]

It's awesome to realize with you all the work it needs to get a music video like that ! It's not just : "come on, friends, let's find old trenches and bring a camera", there are so many accessories and details, it's really great to see ! But definitely, I continue to suggest "untill eternity" from Blackbriar. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. It's about reincarnation of love through the ages.❤

[@Celticshade]

i discovered this song either last year or the year before i think it was last year, easily my favorite christmas song hands down.

[@antivanti]

There is a really good movie called Joyeux Noel about this. It's not a specific story that happened but a combined from stories from across the front. Definitely recommend it!

[@bestevaar7195]

Just watched it a week ago. Great movie! Very underrated

[@martinkasper197]

It's with Diane Kruger, one of our Hollywood darlings...(Troi, Inglorious Basterds,...)🇩🇪

[@suit1337]

If you enjoyed watching Sabaton playing football you might also be interrested in Pasadena 1994 by Nanowar of Steel (Joakim Brodén, the Frontman of Sabaton is in there aswell) - it is light hearted song, with a comedic approach