Yarnhub does a great job with the animation. Franz Stigler's commander had previously told them that if they ever shot someone in a parachute, he would shoot them himself. Franz felt that the B-17 being so badly damaged and unable to fight back would be akin to doing just that. 'Said goodbye to the cross', Franz needed 3 more points, which a B-17 is worth, to be awarded the Knights Cross. That would have given him privileges, including choice of assignment. The Mom Jovita Theren-Stigler is active on KZbin, and has left comments on reaction videos to this song. The video didn't show it, but the band made sure to take time to meet with the Stigler family at the concert. Night Witches is another song that they did an animated story video for.
@sunsnakestone2 жыл бұрын
Their animated story for Night Witches is awesome as well
@jeffwellman83472 жыл бұрын
React to this^^^
@miafranlund69822 жыл бұрын
I concur
@deeteenw2 жыл бұрын
I concur
@frank19632 жыл бұрын
I concur
@lionfromthenorth45802 жыл бұрын
I concur!
@frank19632 жыл бұрын
I am so happy you did this version. Actually the story makes me cry. I’m like that, an emotional guy. I just love Sabaton so much. ❤🤘
@11MOD22 жыл бұрын
No worries, 52 year old man here, cry like a baby every time I watch this...😉👍
@11MOD22 жыл бұрын
Sabaton songs should be in the curriculum of every school out there, best history teachers ever
@damonbryan72322 жыл бұрын
Great song pick for veterans day. When the story came out. Stigler would receive letters from Germany. Calling him a traitor and worse. Then also received letters from other Canadians. Call him a Nazi thug and worse.
@garyrobb53412 жыл бұрын
That sick! But it happens so often. Thanx for telling that.
@tomi_92127 ай бұрын
@@garyrobb5341 It is all in Sabaton History- no bullets fly. i highly recommend that one =)
@SuperKillers666 Жыл бұрын
always tears. love the story..... even in war we can show love compasion.
@AnikaJarlsdottr2 жыл бұрын
watching Stigler salute before banking away gives me chills. knowing this was the last time they saw eachother for nearly 50 years. a true knight of the air.
@samnemeth-smyth61092 жыл бұрын
For a bit of context: Stigler was quoted as saying his old commanding officer had told him and the other pilots under him - "If I see or hear of anyone of you shooting at a man in a parachute, I will kill you myself." The idea behind it is that a man parachuting out of a plane is utterly defenceless target and shooting them would be an act of cowardice/dishonour. Stigler saw Ye Olde Pub as being basically a giant metal parachute as it was so badly damaged and couldn't defend itself, just like a man parachuting from a plane, so he chose to save lives rather than take them.
@2ndhandsoulsmusic2 жыл бұрын
Awesomely honorable.
@MegaDog5552 жыл бұрын
the night witches animated video is cool too
@jeffwellman83472 жыл бұрын
Yes ^^^
@frank19632 жыл бұрын
I agree
@miafranlund69822 жыл бұрын
Have you guys ever listened to Tommy Johansson, one of the guitarists in Sabaton? If not, he has his own band Majestica and he also releases covers here on YT every Friday. This week it is 18 and life from Skidrow. He definitely makes it justice. He has un unbelievable vocalrange, his You Raise me Up(1 octave challenge) is incredible.
@shannon68802 жыл бұрын
I knew you guys would enjoy this version , going by your smiles alone
@metalzonereactions2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for listening to the commenters and checking out the animated version, knew you'd like it!!
@jasonmarshall75722 жыл бұрын
So Glad you guys got around to watch this version.
@lettyalday78792 жыл бұрын
When I discovered Nightwish, I also found so many other bands I had never heard of. One of them being Sabaton and boy do I love this band. They are amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@karljensen67682 жыл бұрын
Can this be right!?!? A metalband that brings a tear to my eyes 🥰🥰 Loving that story ❤️❤️
@alleninfinity67302 жыл бұрын
War is a horrible thing, and it is wonderful when you can still see humanity and decency amongst even enemies. That German pilot would have gained respect and love from his home country for shooting down that defenseless B17, but instead took a risk of being killed for showing honor to the enemy. Very honorable in my book.
@argantyr51542 жыл бұрын
Not only that, but if he had shot down the B17, he would have had enough kills to get the Knight Cross. This just shows that the common soldier are humans just as the rest of us, no matter what flag the fight under, its those higher up in the system thats to blame.
@tarmotyyri67332 жыл бұрын
🇫🇮 👍Thanks for doing the animated version also as it has more complete story telling.
@alancarter412 жыл бұрын
I've seen this a dozen times; I am not going to get chocked up. I. am. not. going. to...heck...This is one of the best feel-good stories ever. If you want another, listen to The Last Battle. American troops and German troops combine to save a group of French POWS from the Waffen SS. Stay safe, God bless, keep rocking. Now, where did I put those tissues...
@varrusironfist43352 жыл бұрын
I second this. The last battle is so underrated imo.
@HellBrYnger2 жыл бұрын
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZT
@Chacharson2 жыл бұрын
This is always heavy, everytime I see this I'm crying like a baby, thank you 🙂
@MsCatstaff2 жыл бұрын
Franz Stigler didn't just let Ye Old Pub go, he actually flew escort formation on her, to get her safely across the "Atlantic Wall" of German anti-aircraft guns on the coast. He managed to get away with this because it wasn't unheard of for a badly damaged Allied plane to surrender and be escorted to Sweden, which remained neutral in WWII.
@alancarter412 жыл бұрын
A lesser know fact is that the Germans flew captured and repaired American and British aircraft on reconnaissance missions since the Allies might not shoot them down, assuming they were stragglers. they would escort the aircraft as far as the coast to prevent their own defenses from firing on them. This was also a practice the Allies used when inserting spies and dropping supplies to the resistance in Europe.
@vlinder63292 жыл бұрын
SABATON.....🔥 My GOD they are so good. The Video is so perfect. Beautiful words in this song... so EMOTIONAL 😢 I Really love your sincere responses ✌️ Even if you're fighting is a senseless War, never forget your Humanity. This Pilots were true Hero and Friends 🤝🏽🫂 Wish you a peaceful day 🌻 From THE NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱
@justprey4112 жыл бұрын
so glad I found this channel all you guys are great.
@jessicakoster25432 жыл бұрын
I look at the world we're in now and it's hard to stay positive. People are being so horrible to each other. Sabaton is the one thing right now that keeps me from losing hope for humanity. They show that even in the most horrific circumstances there are good, decent people.
@sulliken772 жыл бұрын
Gonna see Sabaton in Oslo, Norway in April.
@gianfrancobellinirojas402 жыл бұрын
When you have the time see the Sabaton History Channel, and see the episode that talk about this song.
@2104dogface2 жыл бұрын
Sadly today in Texas at an airshow 1 of the few flying B-17's (Texas Raiders ) and P-63 had a mid air collision and crashed.
@wastedangelematis2 жыл бұрын
this is so sad
@markwelch32192 жыл бұрын
Remember, that was not the US Airforce as they were not founded until 1947. That was the US Army Air Corps. Sabaton has chosen a genre that is endless when singing about war and the history of it. With imagination they will never run out of material.
@randalladams76922 жыл бұрын
Told ya way better love the story all there stuff is based on true story s need to do the video for NIGHT WITCHES about a all female bomber team if they played this in highschool I would of paid attention y'all rock
@Palmcastleswe2 жыл бұрын
Don't be surprised if Jovita leaves a comment . She has done that In several other reaction.
@brianhuss91842 жыл бұрын
One thing that they only touch on briefly in the video is that Stigler knew there were German anti-aircraft guns ahead. Charlie's bomber was flying so low and so slow that there was no chance of them missing the damaged plane, so Stigler flew so close to the bomber that the anti-aircraft gunners could not fire without hitting one of their own planes. (see 4:36)
@christophermills76932 жыл бұрын
another person who did a reaction to this video said it hit home for him, for his grandfather or so served in the bomber group that the markings on the tail taht the ye old pub belonged too
@2ndhandsoulsmusic2 жыл бұрын
that is awesome
@alexlongmore621 Жыл бұрын
There is a live Sabaton live concert where 82nd all the way where they perform with Ameranthe
@TheFreddehalmstad2 жыл бұрын
That’s Sabaton for ya…
@patrichagstedt42562 жыл бұрын
Thanks from sweden on your reaction on Sabaton 😍
@2ndhandsoulsmusic2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@Nem01Ай бұрын
If you want to know more about it there is a book called 'a higher call'.
@70yroldgit2 жыл бұрын
NIGHT WITCHES IS AWESOME
@jukeboxdave60262 жыл бұрын
Amazing song amazing band amazing story great reaction have fun with a great band love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing 👍
@DIRK-PITT2 жыл бұрын
The DIGGIN ITE again 🤘🤘❤️❤️🤘🤘
@mushinbujin2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Keep going with Sabaton!
@Sheppardsg12 жыл бұрын
SABATON - Union [Slopes Of St. Benedict] (Official Lyric Video) you must :)
@brandnewrock83752 жыл бұрын
Told ya 🤘👍
@nightwisher7512 жыл бұрын
Great story, an emotional ride from sabaton. In the UK where i live we had armistice day yesterday, November 11, 2022, Armistice Day, marks 104 years since the end of the First World War. Every year the nation comes together to remember the bravery of the men and women who played a role. I know you Souls have many songs to react to, and i think a great live song a rock masterpiece from the Irons Paschendale live is the zenith to remember those souls who fell, if you so wish good wishes to you all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o524YZyrrJV-ptE
@roshanjesook4064 Жыл бұрын
You guys are so so awesome 👍🤟👌😘I love you guys
@MegaDog5552 жыл бұрын
any idea what time approx live steam will be next i dont want to miss yall
@birrextio65442 жыл бұрын
Has nobody told you that the current drummer (Hannes) in sabaton is married with Floor of NighWish?
@conradamber2 жыл бұрын
nothing for it now you will have to watch night witches animated video too
@ingvarkamprad94412 жыл бұрын
Time to upgrade your camera, 240p worked in the early 90´s, not now, today is at least HD!
@rudolfbart2 жыл бұрын
hi from germany my dad had to go to war as a young farmer he said to me the only good thing about war is you can travel he had just as much luck as them pilotes besides my mom who went to very worse way I still wonder the humor she still head not only because of war but how her step mom treated her ,from a pc game fallout war is just warwe never learn from history and we never will
@roshanjesook4064 Жыл бұрын
But for some reason you guys don't like Iron Maiden. My favorite band .Thank you so much and I am in love with your pick cap beautiful geirges women. 👍🙏🌹♥️
@duncanwyer24602 жыл бұрын
🇬🇧 Norfolk here history with a beat , night witches next ?