SABATON - No Bullets Fly (Animated Story Video) THE WOLF HUNTERZ Reactions

[@Yarnhub]

Thanks for the great reaction and the comments on the animation.

[@DGARedRaven]

As always, you are more than welcome. And Thank You for bringing the most cruel, and most humane elements of warfare back to people's minds.

[@comradestalin1109]

@@DGARedRaven why did you answer

[@DGARedRaven]

@@comradestalin1109 It's called 'courtesy' and 'honest appreciation'. Sadly, very few people nowadays recognize this.

[@TJKlownttv]

I love Yarnhub Always top notch history and it teaches my children at the same time

[@Thy_Fallen]

Yarnhub big fan

[@jovitatheren-stigler304]

Thank you for the kind words

[@jregns]

This story/video by Sabaton always gets me and I think it's amazing how your paths crossed. Thank you for reaching out to Sabaton, enabling this amazing video to be made! /Best regards from Sweden

[@jovitatheren-stigler304]

@@jregns Thank you for the sentiments. Sabaton have been so kind to my family. Humanity and empathy should always be lauded. Step by step we might succeed in making it as human beings. Regards from Vancouver, Canada / Munich, Germany

[@thehyperdragon]

This story of your father was what first introduced me to Sabaton. The world truly needs more people like him, who would be willing to risk everything for a complete stranger in need. He his certainly one of my role models. ♥️

[@jovitatheren-stigler304]

@@thehyperdragon Thank you

[@tylerjerabek5204]

@@jovitatheren-stigler304 this always touches me and I’m so glad your Dad and Charlie were able to get to know each other and become friends and I hope your Dad met most of the crew that were still with us

[@CYBERBUG2]

The Story really is a lot deeper and even more amazing than the Animation is able to show you. First of all : Franz Stigler knows as he see's that crippled B - 17 the crew had no chance against the Atlantik - Wall (where the probably best anti aircraft gunners in the world at that time are waiting). But it's the only course for them to return to England under these circumstances. So he decided to help them as he fly's in a close formation with the bomber. Not a single german AA - Battery opened fire! Secondly : It is importand to know that these two Gentleman became really close friends. Franz Stigler became a honorary Member of the 379th bomb group and was introduced to all the later born family members which were only born because of him showing mercy. That's without a doubt seriously moving and a great honor. Last but not least : Franz Stigler as a young pilot was trained and influenced by the right commanding Officer. He told him : I'd better never hear that you shoot at men in a parachute. If this happens i'll come and shoot you down myself!!! "This is not for me and not for your enemy, but it's for you, for your soul. One day if you survive this war you will be fine with yourself, that's what it's all about" Both Charles "Charlie" Brown and Franz Stigler were true hero's and without a shadow of a doubt honorable man. These story's does not happen very often, they are rare. As time marches on we are all responsible for keeping these important messages alive. Love and respect from germany! Great reaction video, guys can't wait for the next one......

[@kevinpeng8295]

Wow thanks for the info!

[@CYBERBUG2]

You are welcome! If you are interested there is more : The Story behind the Songtext - Line "said goodbye to the cross he deserved" is that Franz Stigler shot down two other bombers that day. If he shoot down the crippled bomber in front of him will owe him the Knights Cross (for three bomber - kills in only one day) for sure! It would be very easy to bring that bearly flying "Ye Olde Pub" down. It's like a sitting duck just a little tip with the finger, a short salvo and this airplane is surely done! Keep in mind : He knows this airplane bombed my fatherland only minutes ago. Summerzing these facts it is (in my opinion) even more honorable that he personally decided firstly not to pull the trigger and secondly to gave these men a helping hand by risking his own live in three ways only to save them. Further facts are : Franz Stigler was an Ace - Flyer also an Instructor for young pilotes. He lost 17 airplanes from the type Bf - 109. He also flew the worlds first fighter jet the Me - 262. Later he was wounded by a bullet from a tail gunner of a B - 17 which deeply scratched his head. This injury causes him to stay on the ground so he can't fly any more. The fact that he did not die because of this wound is a small miracle by itself. There is more and more and..........

[@deathkorpsofkriegguardsmen8488]

my LA teacher really pissed me off once by calling franz stigler a nazi when i did a presentation about him. i have changed classes since then thank god

[@Polestorm]

godzilla read this and freaking increased his iq

[@ShenLong991]

@@deathkorpsofkriegguardsmen8488 That's a really sad and wrong perception, hat all fighters on one side has to be something wrong. The perception only makes one thing easier, to kill someone because it will dehumanize him. In fact, only a few members really where Nazis. Most of the fighters on the sea, in the air or on the land where normal countrymen who often dont really know something about the ongoings in the managements... And in situation like this, someone really can show somebody his respect. I would recommend your ex-teacher to read a little Book. Called "A higher call" by Adam Makos and Larry Alexander.

[@GeneralCalculus]

"To the American pilot's surprise, the German did not open fire on the crippled bomber. Stigler instead recalled the words of one of his commanding officers from Jagdgeschwader 27, Gustav Rödel, during his time fighting in North Africa: 'If I ever see or hear of you shooting at a man in a parachute, I will shoot you myself.' Stigler later commented, 'To me, it was just like they were in a parachute. I saw them and I couldn't shoot them down.'"

[@DrSkeff]

“A beautiful story of mercy” - well said that man.

[@edwardnelson9807]

Up at that altitude the air twmp is around -40 to -60 If I remember correctly. The oil they used is what froze. This story gets me every damn time. I recommend reading the book A Higher Call. It's about Charlie and Franz. Another great reaction!

[@joey_556]

This story gets me too

[@1320crusier]

Happened to garands during the battle of the bulge too

[@TheOtherGuys2]

It's important to remember, the Germans were not villains, they weren't evil bad guys in WWII. The Nazis were. The first country the Nazis conquered was Germany, and the Germans suffered for it. But the majority of soldiers, pilots and sailors in the military controlled by the Nazis, were just people. And they wanted to go home to their wives and children too. People generally don't automatically just kill other people.

[@thomastaylor6355]

I agree

[@brianlinville5420]

That's what is said in Captain america: "People forget the first country the nazis invaded was there own".

[@johngiaccardi2299]

SABATON does it again Great story

[@jancmyon4240]

If I remember correct, Stieglers instructor said that if he sees anybody shooting at a person who shooted him out of a plane he will shoot that man personally, and Stiegler probably saw this plane as such even though it was still flying

[@Azraeltheangelofdeath]

To be fair, shooting a pilot who has bailed out is considered pretty much the most dishonorable thing a pilot can do

[@jancmyon4240]

@@Azraeltheangelofdeath yeah but it happened during the WW2

[@jmetallover]

Great story, great song , great animation and even better history lesson. No one tells stories like Sabaton, always from the point of view of those that were involved in those great events, the human experience not some dry story from a dusty book, but living human beings and what they went through. Great reaction guys and yes it is emotional, Franz did get something better than a medal, he got a friend and a Sabaton song how many of us can claim that!!!!The other great song and animation is the Night Witches about the all female Russian 588th bomber squad who fought the German invasion with old WW I biplanes made of wood and cloth, that is just as emotional and yet just as inspirational. All these songs have the same lesson try and be a better human being, not perfect just better!!!!

[@SefniAsheforr]

The song hits even harder if you read the book "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos. He recounts the lives and military career of Franz and Charlie up to and after this event happens. It mostly focuses on Franz' entire life, and really illuminates some amazing perspectives on WW2 and 1930s-40s Germany. Franz was a true man and hero, and his story deserves to be known, as well as all of the Luftwaffe pilots who showed incredible daring, honor, and principles in the skies of WW2. The audio book is on Audible if you prefer that, it's an incredible experience either way. Highly recommend that book, one of the best I've read.

[@tigeriussvarne177]

By far, my favorite Sabaton song, and the one I can most relate to. I live near Bremen (the place they bombed) and Oldenburg (where they almost crashed), and one of my Opas (Grandpa) was a AA-gunner at the Atlantikwall, in the Netherlands. I wonder if he saw a BF-109 escorting a B-17? Great reaction.

[@nsgamingallen1308]

When they show them on screen tears always come. Its such a touching story of humanity.

[@noobpowerXD3900]

Stuff like this needs needs to be shown. It wasn’t all Germans that were heartless nazis not even the majority. Just goes to show how warriors respect each other.

[@ATrainHC]

I recently went up in a B-17 "Yankee Lady" after hearing this song and knowing the story behind it. Those things were NOT built for comfort, but it's a memory I'll cherish forever! This story truly gives me a glimmer of hope for humanity's future.

[@truecountry8915]

Definitely recommend watching the sabaton history of this song

[@CYBERBUG2]

The guns were oiled but the outside temperatur at the hight they were flying is about MINUS 60 degrees Celsius

[@eTraxx]

my thoughts were .. love that you guys show emotion .. for me .. damn ninja's cutting onions again ..

[@ShenLong991]

damn ninja's cutting invisible onions again here, too.

[@Cornholio935]

Sabaton still has Joakim banging his knee. Great story.

[@JanOlofSvensson]

The ending gets to me every time... Wow... I recommend you to watch the Sabaton history channel regarding this as well.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

Love Sabaton. This is a tear jerker for sure. Great what Sabaton are doing. What a big tribute to the Veterans. Makes me think of my own Grandfather who was a Veteran of WWII. Told me quite a bit about it good and bad. Miss him alot he passed away in 2008. Bless both Mr.Brown & Mr.Steigler. Let's never forget

[@DawidC.909]

Someone: metal music will never make you cry Sabaton: hold my beer!

[@RubberDuckTrucking]

My favorite story about WW2 hands down, i'll never get tired of seeing people get choked up discovering it. I've watched so many people react to it and still get teary eyed every time.

[@travisnoffsinger1703]

Sabaton is awesome. So thankful that this band exists. They tell epic stories that deserve to be told in epic fashion with amazing skill and talent. Definitely check out the animated story version of “Night Witches”. It’s excellent as well.

[@SuperKillers666]

y are out of words at the end.. me to, always give me tears

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Charlie and Franz, after the War, became friends, when Charlie learned they lived 800 miles apart. Somewhere on the KZbins, there is an interview they gave, about what happened in 1943. Plus, on NCIS, there is a commemorative episode about this event (albeit, some details were changed). And yes, for Franz's actions, he was denied the Knight's Cross, as his actions could have been seen as traitorous, and Franz could have been executed by German High Command.

[@andrewludwig9251]

They actually lived about 200 miles apart. Franz lived in Burnaby, BC and Charlie lived in Seattle, WA

[@borisborkovic8894]

The event song talks about happened in 1943 not 1945

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@borisborkovic8894 : Not possible. The US was not involved in any major military activity on "The Continent" in 1943. In 1943, green American troops were fighting Rommel's Afrika Korps. veterans at Kasserine Pass. What transpired between Charlie Brown and Franz happened after the Allies landed at D-Day.

[@borisborkovic8894]

@@isaiahwelch8066 at the beggening of the video it says it was december 1943

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@borisborkovic8894 : Well, I stand corrected. It was, in fact, 20 December 1943. After looking on Google Maps where Bremen is, it would not be outside of the realm of possibility that a B-17 could fly from a base in the UK to Bremen and back, given that Bremen is in the northeastern part of Germany, near the Netherlands. I also do recall that 1943 was also the first year the USAAC managed to build up enough materiél to actually begin making a difference with its bombing runs. For some reason, I thought that bombing runs on Fortress Europe didnt really start until 1944, in preparation for D-Day.

[@charliethetraveller]

You've been sleeping a lot on Sabaton lately. Defence of Moscow, The Royal Guard, the swedish version of this song Livgardet, Night Witches animated history video. But it's good that you returned to Sabaton train with this video. It's literaly one of the best thing on KZbin, and this is definitely one of their very best songs 🤘

[@giovannileggio3163]

I agree with you Buddy!!

[@Kommandant4298-ui8jw]

Not to mention the new one - Steel Commanders

[@cryptowar80]

Sad story whit happy end. Great video.

[@zombieholic]

This song always makes me cry!

[@boingboingerson1649]

almost. it takes everything i have not to

[@egosirius]

Guys please react to Night Witches (animated story video) by Sabaton, it's amazing too

[@teamgodmode7197]

They called the B-17 the flying fortress for a reason....it was famous for taking a ton of damage and still be able to fly. Every time I watch this video I get emotional

[@voidlessazasin1572]

A lot of them actually came back to the air bases as or even more damaged than Ye Olde Pub. The problem is that they were really slow to repair.

[@brianlinville5420]

Someone was looking out for all of them that day.

[@tfs203]

Those Temps will freeze the bolt closed on the M2 browning in a B-17. We still use the same gun today, and have been since 1919.

[@samuelthe2nd207]

it gave me a freaking goosebumps, it's my first time seeing the video version of no bullets fly btw

[@raikbarczynski6582]

to add to all the comments about the stroy: they also held a meeting with the surving members of the bomber crew and stiglers family: around 150 people attended from old men to newborns. imagine how many lives were spared by stigler by not shooting that one plane down.

[@pontiacfan76]

The Book A Higher Call. Is awesome.

[@ISAFMobius18]

Sometimes through the fog of war, a glimmer of light shines. In the end, we're all human.

[@wesdog8975]

The GRANDSON has the models of a Boeing B-17F and a Messerschmitt Bf-109 on his desk, and hears the lyrics to the NEWEST song from Sabaton at the time..

[@samdavidowicz]

Thanks for doing this. I can't help but get teary eyed myself every time especially the salute.

[@mannistef]

Great reaction. This song always gets me tearing up as well

[@fearlefance5257]

Suzi i see you feel the story of this song ... thx 4 this

[@LordMekanicus]

it is said on the day Charlie was laid to rest, a solitary BF-109 could be heard, circling slowly in the distance, waiting to escort his brother home. Rest peacefully Gentleman, Horrido.

[@32a34a]

It is one of those times where I feel the U.S. military should have given a medal to an enemy combatant for showing heroism in not shooting down a crippled aircraft.

[@peterfty7]

fun fact the reason why the songs lyrics was The Cross He deserved" was because hanz stigler the pilot of the bf-109 messerchermit was on his way to get the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross the highest awards in the military of nazi germany

[@neoxperson7858]

Well, it was december. During that time it's really cold in general. Plus they were really high up. At the altitude that they were flying in it can be as cold as -60°C. And considering that water starts to freeze at 0°C.. that's really fucking cold.

[@kaddyreyes7269]

me hace llorara cada vez q veo ese video... salutions from Honduras

[@martinpe9tig]

A history lesson the today US people seems to be forgotten ...sad

[@918Mitchell]

The Sabaton History episode of this story is awesome

[@MsElias64]

Kiitos. ❤

[@doug6939]

FYI - They tour with a Period Tank on stage. The canon is functional and they been known fire one or two over the crowd on occasion. This is according to the press i have read. 😎

[@jormungand1598]

Well done, guys! Love your reaction on Sabaton so much😌 Peace🤟

[@timfink812]

Love Sabaton history, thanks guys 👍

[@hellsgames5322]

I know im not the only person that likes this song not just for it being a good song, but for having good story too

[@tinachandler3091]

There’s also a book written about it too. It’s called “ A Higher Call”. I love B17s because you could shoot them to the airframe and they’d still fly! They were tough and the bomber crews were tougher

[@brandonrivera7025]

You guys should react to sabatons new song "Defence of Moscow"

[@anzaca1]

3:12 What happened was that the guns were oiled, and it was the oil that froze, jamming the guns.

[@charlesgbg6164]

Amazing reaction and story ♥️👍

[@joey_556]

Now you gotta hear Defence of Moscow by Sabaton

[@donaldfisher749]

hydraulic fluid in the turrets froze

[@janarvidsson1205]

Wooow

[@Pavel-Geleznov]

Franz Stigler true hero and real warrior, deepest respect

[@Northman-from-the-North]

Joakim Brodén are an excellent songwriter and must have huge historical knowledge in order to come up with all this good and wellwritten songs. React to more Sabaton 🤘

[@Sarge80]

The only casualty in this production was Joakim's knee.

[@mitteilung_folgt]

Thanks for this reaction, I liked it! :D

[@M4tti87]

I think that now and in the future it will be less and less of these stories because bombing with drones and so on got very anonymous. You dont really see the person behind the soldier you fight anymore :(

[@daedalron]

There's also the issues of radars and IFF transponders in the planes. In modern time, Germany would have been able to identify which was this plane escorting an enemy bomber across their anti-aircraft guns. And once back at base, the pilot would be court-martialed and potentially executed for treason.

[@donaldfisher749]

Hydraulics would freeze

[@achmadfilzasavikri7998]

Nice for u react history from sabaton and yarnhub

[@centralcomedy336]

love the reaction guys, Keep it comin

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

yes..high altitude gets dam cold...travle high speed and what is it add -10C for each klick of speed due to the wind or such ? also...sebaton ? XD gota love the spectrum of dialects ;)

[@christopherhanton6611]

you should watch sabaton history channel about the song , also base on book which i have very good called A HIGHER CALLING thats talk about the story .

[@deathkorpsofkriegguardsmen8488]

This is the last time in airwarfare that any side showed mercy. the last shredds of mercy in the sky died with the german luftawffe

[@davidsuttles101]

Thank you for your reaction! I flew attack helicopters in Iraq with the 101st Airborne and had many opportunities to fire on targets...even though it would have been justified it wouldn’t have been right...I didn’t fire and I don’t regret it it at all...

[@jpperales777]

They both wanted to cry lol. Yeah me too

[@derthyoder5531]

She really just said say-buh-tonn

[@fordonmekochgalenskaper5665]

Actually I have the Album out for sale in limited edition text book

[@danielhjelmberg1173]

The inside of the plane got cold because of the plexiglass in the nose of the plane had been shattered and also due too all the holes and damage the plane had taken!

[@brianwilson9206]

Ok there is another animated Sabaton story video called the Night Witches. It’s about an all women’s night bomber regiment for the Soviets during WWII.

[@andoobs2]

come on guys, after all this time? it's pronounced Sa-ba-ton. xD

[@Northman-from-the-North]

And NOT Sejbaton as Suzy says 🙄

[@fredericsvensson2858]

SuzieQ before song starts: a million words. SuzieQ after song ends: not so many

[@jessief5047]

Sabaton 😊🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ellielittlecutegorgongirl708]

Hey,sweethearts,if you want another great story from SABATON,react to "Night Witches"

[@brianwilson9206]

Ps the B-17 was an open plane. The crew of 10 were exposed to crazy cold temperatures.

[@anitnec]

0'34" 👌💫 Rock on GuyZ . 10'10" - 10'15" 11'02"-11'12"

[@patrickmurray9409]

More Saboton.

[@damonbryan7232]

The bad part about this story. When it became public. Stigler received letters from Germany. Calling him a traitor, coward, etc. Then also received letters from Canada. Calling him Nazi scum, murderer, etc.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Aye, a great sadness that shows that even in the pre-internet days there were still unpleasant folk who just couldn't wait to put their hatred into words. It is worse in a way because it takes no energy at all for a troll to spew some vitriol in a comments section but penning and posting a real letter requires you to put some thought and effort into it.

[@daikai8713]

If you want the whole story go to sabaton history and listen or react to it

[@czechemperortextstory2926]

It's possible that guns were freezed by air. Crew of the bomber must have gloves or their hand will be freezed to the gun.

[@Mictian31]

The story really happens. One German Pilot decides to escort the Bomber out of Germany skies.

[@jregns]

Franz Stigler's daughter (Jovita) even responded to this reaction video below.

[@notsureyou]

The guns froze due o either being insufficiently oiled, or contaminated oil.

[@moonmanstan]

When youre that high in the air, just about anything will freeze

[@maggaw9869]

Have you listened to any of Noora Louhimo ( Battle Beast ) ? and next Laurenne / Louhimo ( Netta Laurenne & Noora Louhimo) - " Bitch Fire" Official music video. from FI.

[@pavelGOODIT]

Заметил, все геройства американцев это их героиство, когда им надирали жопу: спасти рядового райена, ноу булетс флай, ярость....

[@JimboLana]

History lesson 1-0-1

[@thomastaylor6355]

B17s were well built. Able to take punishment. It was God who saved the B17. He put the German pilot up there

[@jeffmabry7801]

It's Sa-bah-taan!

[@stevenzwiesler8085]

who started chopping onions

[@MikeJacobs-b2e]

just shows not all in the German army went all monsters

[@TheVO_Official]

Please do attack of the dead men by them next

[@pierresoder7671]

Why are you still calling them Sae-baton? Or as it sounds like: Sae-beton. SA-ba-ton.

[@70yroldgit]

You must see NIGHT WITCHES

[@arsenalhistory5570]

you look at the bomber commander, this is his first assignment, and he's been lying that he's over a year old, as he soberly reasons when the veterans met him, if it was a Russian, I wouldn't be surprised, but he's an American!You should be proud of such a hero of the USA,this young man is an American, so he talks about death,is he a hero of congress?if not, ask the US government.recognize the hero, despite the hidden data

[@fn8382]

someone is cutting onion here