Sabaton - No Bullets Fly (Lyrics English & Deutsch)

[@kakopalangano2823]

From wikipedia : Stigler 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." FUCKING RESPECT!!

[@stephenroberts4895]

@Tinnitus V So do I, Tinnitus V. I read it and was just awe struck at looking at the European air war through the eyes of the Luftwaffe. I learned so much from A Higher Call that is not mentioned of. A book well worth the time to read. Highly recommend it.

[@theforeigner5821]

I also recall that when a allies bomber was damaged if they put their wheels down the fighters would escort them to a German airbase

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Thanks so much for providing those details for the people who didn't read the book. Lt. Roedel's words stuck with Lt. Stigler all those years later.

[@austinhitt7687]

MAD RESPECT

[@firstconsul7286]

Not all of the German WW2 soldiers were bad. Some of them were Germans, not Nazis. This is the example of that

[@gabcady6974]

In war you see the worst acts of inhumanity, but you also see the greatest acts of humanity as well.

[@sologamer-youtube]

aggred but it can bring out kindess like druind ww1 when at christmas the british i think it was and the germans played a little bit of a football match

[@gblakney1]

they did a hell of a lot more than THAT Sologamer. it was called the Christmas Armistice. the only day in human history where men just put down their arms and, for a single day, they just sang. they put down their guns and just celebrated Christmas. it never happened again, not in any other war. but even if it was just for a single day, there was truly peace on earth and goodwill towards men. I wish we could get that Spirit back. 2 centuries of war, death, suffering, hatred, and intolerance seems to have sapped humanity of that Spirit. hm. Semper Fidelus and oorah to ashes.

[@paulmahoney7619]

Gab Cady War brings out the best and the worst of men.

[@punbug4721]

War brings out the worst in men. Yet in a rare case, the best shines through despite it all.

[@enzov2063]

Just like the Red Baron.

[@duglife2230]

I still think this story deserves a movie.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

I think they are making one, "A Higher Call"

[@duglife2230]

That was the name of the book, but if they did make a movie it probably would be named that. I'll need to look into it.

[@Neko_Medic]

necroposting, but considering modern media, they would call it SJW leftist alt right (somehow) propaganda that glorifies nazi. yeah, we live in a dumb era.

[@AverageEldritchEntity]

Gimme that movie. I dont want any politics, just true honor.

[@kevinboros7427]

@@Neko_Medic Also make Franz Stigler(the fighter pilot) a cyborg woman that don't need no man to help her rescue damaged American bombers.(*cough* Battlefield V *cough* *cough*)

[@TaraZaraChara]

Last year in English class, we had to write an essay about courage. I chose this event, and got an A.

[@phiraasel8139]

U deserved more S grade seems good for something like this kind of act

[@firenzarfrenzy4985]

Yo that's cool as hell! There's a reason I listen to Sabaton :) Btw can I recommend Yarnhub? Unlike big TV history channels or YT channels like Oversimplified, it too focuses on smaller exploits like the things conveyed in Sabaton songs. Simple History is ok too but their animation is slightly worse. Still good narration.

[@slooeverysunday7065]

You should have got 1000million A+s

[@hatukai]

Dope

[@stinkymonke3622]

imma plagiarise your ways if i ever get an essay about it

[@gunther-herbertv.7317]

I just did some research about the backgroundstory of this song, because the description got my attention and i'm kinda shocked, because apparently after the story came out stigler got called "Nazibastard" by many of his canadian neighbours and on the other hand "traitor" by lots of german veterans... At least the U.S. media called him what he was, a hero.

[@TerryFrenchy]

From the books last chapter, while he was appreciated by veterans (more on the US side, but some on the German side too), folks called him from Germany to insult him, and neighbors in Canada also called him to insult him. At the same time, I don't think he likely cared that much. It seems he cared much more about meeting Charlie as that moment had been life changing for both.

[@MarikHavair]

shibby dibby Charlie's unit didn't bomb civilians, they bombed airfields and rail yards.

[@uberreaktor4836]

shibby dibby So what if he shot Brown down? They would have sent another pilot, another bomber. Nothing would have changed. And also, Brown and his squad bombed military institutions, such as refineries, tank factorys, airfields... So, this argument is pretty invalid

[@kloggm4874]

It's an act of humanity when humanity was close to non-existant. You saw that right and still thought of it the exactly other way around. Interesting.

[@sm-xc6fn]

Well I guess that just depends on who you thought was the moral side in WW2. I don't know exactly how the world would have looked if Germany had won, but I know the result of the allied victory. And it is a slow descent into a possibly inescapable, eternal hell.

[@Seraphil1]

Since Sabaton did a song for Franz Stigler, I wonder if they might do one for Shunsaku Kudo? Imperial Navy Captain who took his own initiative to rescue hundreds of British sailors adrift in the Java Sea. One survivor, Sir Sam Falle, tried to find Kudo many years later and it was only because of this is why anyone today even knows what Kudo did: because Kudo didn't tell anyone his story.

[@therudepotatochip8633]

Seraphil1 Did the British soldier found him?

[@Seraphil1]

Sir Falle did find Kudo's family, however Kudo had died years before.

[@therudepotatochip8633]

Seraphil1 Ohh thats sad

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Wasn't another reason no one knew about it is his crew were all killed when his destroyer was sunk, after he transferred to another ship?

[@felinespqr8317]

Seraphil1 I

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

Called a nazi by his neighbors, traitor by some in his homeland, threw away an award with great meaning to him, but in the end did the right choice, what is a life to a cross made of iron?

[@napalmblast6550]

Actually most Wehrmacht soldiers would choose to save a life rather than a cross

[@imasheep590]

@@napalmblast6550 the SS belike: hey would you look at that a free cross

[@Unhipsnow]

@Freikorps Berzerker "oh nice, some target practice"

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

@Fighting Filipino Not to be rude or anything, but you seem to have replied to the wrong comment

[@TerrenceNak4898]

He got the cross later in the war.

[@andro7862]

It takes great courage to take a life, but sometimes it takes even greater to spare one. RIP Franz Stigler

[@bencetary6094]

+Andro A well said. Very well said.

[@TeaMMatE11]

My favorite quote from Facebook when i read this story this morning: "Killing and having honor are two different things. Know the difference."

[@weaselrider]

Rah.

[@jbmouneix1]

is that from Gandalf ?

[@talionunnamedkys1145]

thanks dumbledor

[@josephwolff205]

Stigler said he drew inspiration from his captain in North Africa, who was quoted as saying “ if I see or hear that you shot a parachute I will shoot you myself.”

[@ty-tysmememarket6665]

Purity at its finest

[@goldosprey]

Whoever his captain was, knew the rules of air warfare. There is actually a rule of engagement that if you shoot down a parachuting pilot that's considered a war crime. I believe the logic is, if he's floating down, he's essentially knocked out of the fight and thus no longer a combatant granting him the same protection as a civilian. If the pilot decideds to attack a plane however, he's free game

[@paulmahoney7619]

goldosprey the modern rules of war weren’t quite established, but it could be said that a pilot who has bailed deserves the same protections as a surrendering solids.

[@johncenashi5117]

@@goldosprey Sorry im late. There was no rule about that in WW2. It became a war crime at Geneva. WW2 pilots had honor and respect.

[@LLUstgBtl272]

All pilots of both world wars were men of honor and respect

[@Tekdiver1981]

The highest medal Franz Stigler became was the salute from the children and grandchildren and the crew of ye olde pup. Over 70 people only live because Franz didn`t pull his trigger that day.

[@tylersaurusakro]

And what greater reward could there ever be?

[@GuardianOfTheHeaven]

Sparing the Ye Old Pub and her crews forfeited Franz Stigler of the Knight's Cross(supposedly the most honorable medal ever earned in Germany), but like he would always have say, he got something much better: A firm friend to their end.

[@firenzarfrenzy4985]

Great way to think about it!

[@DEagle-pu1xe]

that is true. But on the other Hand... How many People died because of a new bombing Mission of the Ye Old Pub ? It´s hard to decide when you think about that.

[@firenzarfrenzy4985]

@@DEagle-pu1xe Unfortunately I must agree with you. But what happened happened. Thankfully that's -70 to total deaths because of Stigler.

[@lordreehaw1267]

Franz Stigler is an example of what every soldier needs to be. Not a killing machine, but the fact he disobeyed orders and didn't kill men who didn't pose a threat makes all the difference.

[@emperordoge6897]

He was chivalrous, he taught his squadron not to attack an damaged target and let them leave

[@kristianthedane4347]

What he did was good seen with our eyes, but who knows how many germans brown killed? Franz saved 5-6 persons, but mey have indirectly killed dozens of other people

[@gscorpionr]

Soldiers are not supposed to be killing defensless targets. Also when soldiers go to a warfare they know they may never come back.

[@Yougottacryforthis]

???????? what franz stigler did was questionable at best. I mean it was noble and all that but it doesn;'t make anysense from a war viewpoint. Well, yeah they were defenceless in that time, but who knows how many times they will come back and bomb german towns? The only thing that makes us view this postively is the fact he was a nazi. But it's not like he opposed the reigme at all, he actually greatly helped it just once he let a plane slip by...

[@kristianthedane4347]

Ahura Mazda exactly!

[@TheTrainChasingPoet1999]

Stigler had the chance to finish the bomber off and end Brown's life. But he didn't, and because of that, they became great friends some fifty years later!...and then they both died in 2008. That should teach you more about friendship than any brightly-colored, magical ponies. And if it doesn't, I don't know what will.

[@ironicmedic3912]

Stigler is a true hero that no one thought they needed or deserved. Mad respect!

[@pluto3061]

Keep in mind that if he shot down the bomber he would have received the Knight's Cross

[@lucythevelociraptor]

And 2008 was the year i managed to get into the Russian air force

[@TheTrainChasingPoet1999]

@@lucythevelociraptor Well, congratulations.

[@luisgill806]

Franz was also one bomber kill away from the knights cross, a disarmed bomber is the most perfect target and yet he chose to save them because killing them whent against his morals

[@supanjubobbu4914]

Everybody keeps quoting "If I ever see or hear of you shooting a man in a parachute, I will shoot you myself." but nobody posted the full quote which showed that World War 2 Germany was full of good people following a wrong ideology. The full quote is "If I ever see or hear of you shooting a man in a parachute, I will shoot you myself, you follow the rules of war! Not for your enemies, but for you, you follow it to keep your humanity!". And since Germany was mostly dehumanized and referred to as monsters during world war 2, just hearing someone teaching another soldier to follow a senseless rule in a God-forsaken war to keep himself from becoming an inhuman monster is really telling.

[@WorldWar2freak94]

Ray Matthew Soliguen There were still plenty of German soldiers who knew when to question orders and disobey then if need be. Unfortunately, many German soldiers did the opposite. They may had qualms but did not act on them. Others had none whatsoever. To quote a character from the excellent murder mystery series “Foyle’s War,” about a fictional British police station’s efforts to keep the peace during World War II, “War does different things to different people.”

[@MarvinT0606]

and give the man who said it proper credit: Gustav Rödel (98 victories) of JG 27

[@Peter_Turbo4]

“Wrong Ideology”

[@Kvint-kh12345]

@@WorldWar2freak94 people like that were and are in every war on every side. War criminals are war criminals, and sadly, it's easier to hide crimes in times, where people are killed on that scale. Main issue with Nazis isn't what they did in war time on the line, but what they did with civillians, far from battlefields.

[@Kvint-kh12345]

@@Peter_Turbo4 Any ideology praising Big Daddy Government is wrong and rotten to it's core, so yea, incredibly wrong ideology.

[@anime4life209]

there were incidents like this in WW1 as well. after the death of German ace Oswald Boelke, and mentor to the legendary Manfred von Richthofen (AKA the Red Baron), the allies sent a small squad of planes out and dropped a wreath over the base in which he served out of inscribed with the words "In memory of Oswald Boelke, a gallant and chivalrous foe."

[@basicpigeonbee]

wow you know what happens in WW3?

[@anime4life209]

we all die because nobody has a sense of honor and chivalry anymore. the only thing that has any loyalty towards it anymore is money. it was also a typo...i fixed it now xD.

[@uberreaktor4836]

Anime4Life !! ANother story of WW1: The german ace Ernst Udet once encountered the french ace Louis Guinemere in a dogfight. Mid-fight, Udets guns jammed. Guinemere recognized this, but, instead of shooting down what was practically a flying practicing target, he spared Udet. He even flew over him, upside down, and waved at him before returning to his airfield.

[@anime4life209]

yup. i remember that. WWI has many acts of chivalry that we sadly don't see today. i'm a writer, and one of my characters follows the code of the samurai. later on i plan on having her come to the aid of some of the others, even though she committed many questionable acts towards them in the past. after listening to this song and knowing of the many chivalrous deeds that even can be found in the most dark of times i've come up with the saying "even though you are my foe, that does not necessarily make you my enemy." and i plan on using this saying when she decides to fight legions of enemies on her own as a way to make up for what she calls a " Blood Debt" and to give them time to escape despite knowing that she won't live to see the next day.

[@nath682]

Anime4Life Good grief that seems like an interesting book! Hope it succeeds.

[@GatsBerserker]

Even though Franz Stigler wasn't awarded by Ritterkreuz (literally "Knight's Cross"), his actions were of a true knight - brave and valorous. Glory to all Soldiers - Allies and Axis - who were fighting with honor and remained human even in the middle of the terrible, gruesome war. Glory to Allies for winning this and stopping an inhuman Nazi regime from becoming a superpower. And my extra respect goes to those Axis soldiers, who were willingly declined to partake in warcrimes of unjust Nazi regime or, at least, shown mercy and valor as Franz Stigler.

[@sm-xc6fn]

A True Knight wouldn't give mercy to an enemy (as well as allowing him to continue his actions) who fought in a war by mutilating and murdering hundreds of innocent women and children through indiscriminate terror bombing. Fuck Franz Stigler.

[@zacharyb8757]

Cool your jets there edgelord

[@manuelscherrer9956]

Its actually quite intresting as many pilots had a simular atitude. Not shoting at prashuting pilots aiming for the wing instead of the pilot leaving a plane after its been criticly damaged german pilots rescuing american pilot from concentration camps. In the end i think i boils down to that air combat requiers skill and is in many ways like a sport wher you respect your enemy.

[@paulmahoney7619]

shibby dibby Brown’s bomber had been sent to a precision strike on a munitions factory, an entirely legal target under the Rules and Customs of Warfare. Tell me, who perpetrated the Blitz of London?

[@michaeltracy4961]

They were technically a super power when the the war started If not then atleast after they took France so for the era they were a super

[@IgnarHusky]

I've seen a documentary of these two.. And when they talked about what happened that fateful day, sitting by each other.. It was so touching.. Franz was in tears when he mentioned how glad he was to not have brought him down and nearly broke down when he said he loved him as a brother.. Just love these moments in history.. Between the hell and bloodbath of it all.. There can still be friendships and brotherhood of two nations.. I'm gonna order the book about it when I get the chance.

[@dylanbailey2812]

What's the name of the book? I might be interested

[@Evilliboba]

+Dylan Bailey . I'm guessing it is "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos

[@redwolverine5496]

During WW1 on a Christmas Day the German and French or British (it's one of the two) troops drank together, ate together, laughed, had fun, and played soccer together. Then the next day after they had kinda all meet each other they went back to fighting and killing each other

[@redwolverine5496]

So even worst enemy can be friends for at least one day in history. Don't remember what battle they were fighting though or what the event is called I just remember the story.

[@christossymA3A2]

+High King Doge XII av Norge (Ignar the Husky) Could you share with us the documentary ? title or a link ?

[@ninototo1]

"But now, for the first time, I see you are a man like me. I thought of your hand-grenades, of your bayonet, of your rifle; now I see your wife and your face and our fellowship. Forgive me, comrade. We always see it too late. Why do they never tell us that you are poor devils like us, that your mothers are just as anxious as ours, and that we have the same fear of death, and the same dying and the same agony-Forgive me, comrade; how could you be my enemy?" -All Quiet on the Western Front

[@razorXblueXeyes]

Deep, very deep

[@a.morphous66]

All Quiet is easily one of my favorite books ever written. It’s so unbelievably tragic, yet incredibly profound and even hopeful. Few have managed to balance on that line as well as Remarque did.

[@olafgurke4699]

I knew I new that quote from somewhere. Really a great book.

[@LBibeauB24]

Fantastic book and movie

[@hatebreeder7771]

I believe Remark was World war I veteran himself that's why it hits home. He knew what he was talking about

[@rbgerald2469]

"We are sportsmen; not butchers." -Manfred Von Ritchofen (The Red Baron)

[@anigamer379]

War was different before modern machinery. In many ways there was still honor in WW2, and in the skies doubly so. Today there are practically just machines without any sense of humanity in warfare.

[@dumkunt6869]

there's still honour and self sacrifice even today, it's just covered in the vile stain of modern politics and pettiness between US and Russia.

[@Mars_junior]

This shows that even in the darkest days, in the most bitter of enemies, and in the eye of death and victory, compassion can be found.

[@maxh19991]

I just found out about Franz Stigler and I instantly got respect for him.

[@Mandilore89]

As a veteran, this hits home! Something I wish the real life John Kreese's of the world would understand. For those who don't know who John Kreese is, watch the Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai show.

[@JustMaxim37]

WW2 was a bad thing but its encounters like this that make you smile

[@chickenfenix2871]

you can´t just say world war 2 was bad, yes , it was gruesome , cruel and in many ways disgusting, but war always brings change and the change was good at first, i mean, yes it did split germany later on cuz of the russians and the other alliance not liking each other because germany was shared between the winners, but that split eventualyl lead to the day of german union and now germany is actually a better place than many other countries to stay in :) we got a good rate of people who can read and write, democracy, and we are in the europian union , so after all it lead to the current state of germany... but yes, ww2 itself was terrible.

[@kristobaz2474]

+Chickenfenix Massive loss of human life is always bad. The causation may change, the objective may change and the outcome may change -- but the combined blood of millions of men will always remain vilified.

[@chickenfenix2871]

I did not say anything against the fact that they will always remain vilified, i just put a point into the fact, that bad things can lead into good outcomes.

[@kristobaz2474]

Chickenfenix The outcomes were good, sure. But war is bad. It always is bad. Objectively.

[@chickenfenix2871]

Well. that is right, i put the arguement onto war is good, with the future it can lead too, but if you put that aside for the moment, then yes war is objectivly is bad,

[@StormWolfJachinDue]

Stigler may not have gotten the cross, but he got two things that were far better. The eternal friendship of one of his brothers of the skies. And a fucking Sabaton song to immortalize him for all time. Far greater than any mere little hunk of metal.

[@prossnip42]

a little hope was restored in humanity in me i gotta be honest

[@Davums]

Ikr.. gave up his cross to save a group of men he was supposed to kill.

[@antn7158]

Look up the Christmas Truce of 1914. That is something that really gave me some hope in humanity.

[@prossnip42]

A Person I m fully aware of the Christmas truce of 1914 good sir

[@aco9880]

Those are the old times, now, it is completely different...

[@theposhdinosaur7276]

in fact after watching the "great war" documentary series on youtube (look it up its fakin great) it would seem that several "holiday truces" occurred throughout the war!

[@zachboyd4749]

Today is the anniversary of that incredible display of honor during war, December 20, 2017. Almost seven decades ago, Franz Stigler escorted Charlie Brown's Ye Old Pub out of Europe. I still can barley imagine seeing it, a 109 and a B-17 flying side by side towards England.

[@raptorcell6633]

Zach Boyd imagine if a pilot was told to rendezvous with the B17 and they see a 109 escorting it. I would love to see that reaction

[@gblakney1]

+Raptor Cell u and me both. if u ever are in that situation, I'll be ur co-pilot for that day and moment.

[@handletemplate]

barley

[@Noname-ur4ct]

If you want to see it watch "When a Bf-109 spared a stricken B-17- the reboot" from the channel Yarnhub. Can highly recommend that video

[@greenradiozone824]

Even enemies can become friends

[@grantburgess7403]

Ghost112 he has no greater love than he whom has love for his enemy

[@Magnus_Caramelo_55]

Not only Stigler but the Germans who defended castle itter as well

[@napalmblast6550]

@@Magnus_Caramelo_55 the Itter soldiers were just allies, not friend. Stigler and Brown became friends after the war.

[@Isaac-cm7zg]

This doesn't glorify war. It actually glorifies humanity and kindness

[@DrSabot-A]

Not only did Franz sacrificed his Iron Cross,he risked his life from getting executed by an officer

[@firstconsul7286]

"He risked his life twice that day". Once by approaching the B-17, which he fully expected for the tail gunner to shoot him, and once by his own people, for treason.

[@alecmueller3299]

@@firstconsul7286 Three times, actually. Once with the B17 potentially shooting him, second that the AA could've shot at them anyway and hit Stigler, and third could've been execution for being a traitor.

[@captainoblivious_yt]

@@alecmueller3299 Germans didn't consider sparing wounded enemies as "treason". People like to think that Germany executed people for the slightest disobediences, but that was far from the case. Shooting at incapacitated enemies in the air was considered a foul thing on both sides.

[@rachmawanatmajiperdana8866]

why didn't franz ordered charlie to land and becomes POW instead?

[@meme4bear20]

Franz Stigler's choice of action was honorable, and by sparing the pilot and crew he made a life long friend until the end.

[@raptorcell6633]

mitch eikom he could have just left them alone and they probably would have been shot down by flak, but no, he escorted them out of the danger zone then went home.

[@townistpartyofmorristown5336]

If Sabaton didn't exist, heroes like this man would've been considered "just another Nazi"

[@stalewater5571]

This story is actually really well known. There's a book about it too. It's called "A Higher Call" if you're interested.

[@goldenhedgehog9]

Townist Party of Morristown he was still called a Nazi bastard by his Canadian neighbors throughout his life and Germans called him a traitor. The only country that really called him a hero constantly was the US.

[@FiendMatadorSlayerOfNoobs]

+goldenhedgehog9 He was more than a hero. He was human.

[@guzangssombrero8127]

How true

[@BirdUppp]

Red 98 Thanks

[@MyGamer125]

I’m just glad Stigler’s story was eventually made public. It’d be too easy for people to just label him as an “evil Nazi”, just because of where and when he was born. He was an honorable and noble person, and his actions deserve to be remembered and passed on.

[@Davums]

Hats off to Stigler.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

ZeSquirrel And to Brown as well. Brown had ordered to be fire ready but only to fire when that was needed.

[@joneinar4501]

Fly, fighting fair It's the code of the air should be war thunder's motto for planes

[@billjenkins802]

Not fair if the enemy is a team of Yak-9s, lel.

[@mxhayashidaa]

Or any Russian plane as a matter of fact. Too much buffing of USSR vehicles and nerfing of other nations.

[@dirobinson7232]

The versions of the Yak 9 with cannons (Yak 9k and 9t) actually knocked out the pilots / made the planes lose control if they fired the guns at a speed that was too low

[@aco9880]

Yep, because BF-110 being one shot by I-16's is really fair.

[@breadnoodle]

Instead of calling bias I'd suggest you to use a beautiful tool nature created that's called *brain*

[@RAIDERZNATION100]

Watched the interview with Charlie Brown they asked him why wasn't he angry with Franz Stingler. He replied "it was his job to shoot us down as we were to shoot him down. That was his job." RIP Charlie Brown and Franz Stingler.

[@Raoul9753]

I hope one day people understand, that most of the german soldiers were not monsters or soulless killers, like they are shown in so many movies or games these days, but honorable men who belived to fight for their country, to protect those they love, same as every soldier on the other side.

[@awesomeguy4358]

"No bullets fly, spared by his mercy." I dont know why but this line always brings me to tears

[@Logic44]

Same, I can't help but feel for them, Franz was hated not only by his Canadian neighbors as just another "Nazi Bastard", as someone who lives in a state, and county filled with homophobes, I know what hatred is like, but if we all look at both sides, and their actions, it's more than what we think. Ofc me being me, I'm crying as I write this...

[@Logic44]

No story has ever brought me to tears like this...

[@indigorio7451]

definitly the most underrated song from Sabaton!

[@5ar_]

Sandro Heinimann Hell no...unbreakable is

[@napalmblast6550]

@@5ar_ what? This song is really good

[@5ar_]

@Stefan Leca It is, but Sabaton's trash is gold. Limp Bizkit's good thing is dipshit.

[@olafgurke4699]

@@5ar_ I have to remind you that Limp Bizkit made behind blue eyes, which is considered a classic in some countries. And Sabaton does not make trash, period. Because even golden shit would still be shit.

[@G40s_WW]

@@olafgurke4699 behind blue eyes is a cover yet a good one

[@arwidsson3676]

Heroism has no side but Humanity

[@lewisabercrombie9121]

"They'd never understand" Mad respect for Stigler

[@paladinrockwell1908]

I love this story it's a beautiful tale of humanity and mercy in war. on the level of the Christmas truce of 1914; I wish I heard stories like this more often.

[@davehoffman4659]

Paladin rockwell People always think of all Germans during World War Two, and during Word War One for that matter, as heartless villains, but events like this and the truce in 1914 show that they were regular people like everyone else.

[@paladinrockwell1908]

very true. very true I still wish we could hear thing like this more often

[@PromptedHawk]

The Christmas truce of 1914... was it the one where the French, English, and German armies were just staying in place and basically said 'fuck it, let's have Christmas off'? Then when High Command found out they got pissed? If that's correct, I remember seeing a movie about it that I really want to watch again. I've been looking for quite some time. I'll look, but if you happen to find it somewhere, please drop a comment.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Prompted Hawk Correct. Is that movie called Joyeux Noel? I watched it as well. I find it weird Sabaton never made a song about that truce. It's a story of hope in the middle of a war.

[@PromptedHawk]

You absolute goddamn hero! I'll be off for about an hour and a half-ish to watch that. I don't think I even saw the entire thing, watched it from beginning-middle to end. Thank you, I really wanted to watch it again.

[@Hilversumborn]

That day Stigler got something far more precious than a medal. He got a brother in everything but blood.

[@bradydonovan6180]

“But through the bombers damaged airframe, see wounded men, scared to the bone” gets me every time. I can picture it, this crew, trying to both keep the plane in the air and keep their wounded comrades alive, watching the enemy fighter close on them, the fear that must have been going through their minds. It sends shivers down my spine.

[@Iretnas1]

This happen today 77 years ago. Respect To Franz, we Will remember you!!!!!!

[@Scorpi0nPrince]

Reminds me of Ace Combat Zero when you choose to spare a damaged enemy plane instead of finishing it off.

[@bagofsunshine3916]

He's back!!!!! and now there is a No bullets fly video that has no movie in the background :)

[@LordVader1094]

+Happy Aye! Feels good man.

[@TheR423r]

+Happy Aye! Aye Sir.

[@hannesvestrin201]

I'm certain of that Charlie and Franz flies together in the skies till this day❤️

[@qd7260]

Was playing Sabaton while playing Bomber Crew. When this song came on, I was making my way back across the channel, and a lone 109 came up behind me, but didn't fire. It then came up next to me, then waved off. Not sure if it's a glitch/ bug, but glad he didn't shoot me down. Who knows, could've been a reference to this story.

[@gblakney1]

+Codename: S.A.N.S my guess is that Monika from Doki Doki Literature Club was probably flying that 109 and was like "fuck this game's script I'm not shooting down the man I love." and she decided to pull a Franz Stigler instead. XD

[@kaloyandraganov9462]

Fake and gay

[@TheAviationGuyID]

@@kaloyandraganov9462 how is it gay ya bitch?

[@tritonics3118]

@@kaloyandraganov9462 Yes , that's what you are!

[@theskygod4522]

The king is back

[@AquamentusZero]

Franz Stigler was a hero and proof that even in war there is humanity still. And that, as horrible as the situation back then was, something good can come from even the worst circumstances. I salute the pilot who riked so much to save the life of an enemy.

[@marcusmuntean]

A co-worker of mine told me this story in depth, and I was so heartfelt for it. Even your enemies have a sense of humanity. That’s the kind of love this world needs to find sometimes in themselves including me.

[@wasdwazd]

#notallnazis I never thought this hashtag would actually be applicable.

[@allyshire9397]

Only the high ranking officers and government were actual nazis. The rest were just soldiers who chose to fight for their country.

[@pikppa]

They hardly have a choice at all. It was either fight for them or they'd kill you. I should know. My great-grandfather was beaten to death in his own house because he did not want to join Mussolini's army (I'm italian).

[@christopherdunn8767]

If you defied the Nazis' command, they wouldn't just kill you, but your whole damn family. See also, why Rommel committed suicide after being found out for knowing of a plot to kill Hitler - they gave him the choice of just his life, or his and his family's too.

[@napalmblast6550]

@@allyshire9397 no, even high rank officials and generals of the Wehrmacht were normal generals serving the country

[@adamkoch3424]

It is actually more applicable than society will allow it to be. Examples can be found amongst "The Patton Papers".

[@submarineinthesky8946]

To those who say that sabaton is about glorifying war and killing, I raise you one Franz Stigler.

[@TheShadowwarrior80]

Even in humanity's darkest moment, glimmers of humanity's greatest qualities still shine through.

[@XBOXGamerPro7281]

Human lives are more important than a reward.

[@ralexy999]

Threason against your humanity is worst than against your country.

[@ralexy999]

@@kaloyandraganov9462 I am sorry to heard that pal, but I am affraid I am not quiet enough qualified to assist you with your existential problem. I recommend you to seek professional help about your fragility anxiety instead of sending distress signal on random youtbe comments. I wish you good recovery.

[@gblakney1]

@Wargeek yeah seriously his comment made no sense. XD

[@kamikaze6198]

@@ralexy999 should be remove "your" then it will make sense

[@napalmblast6550]

@@ralexy999 No actually, a hero is the one who put his country above all.

[@Billious]

Listening to this song knowing the full story is bringing me to tears

[@EdMcF1]

One of many amazing actions. One action that really deserves a Sabaton song is Flt Lt John Quinton of the RAF, who rejoined after WW2 and was involved in a mid-air collision whilst retraining. He had just enough time to hand over the only parachute available to a 16 year old cadet on the flight with him, the cadet was the only survivor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Quinton

[@goldchris1111]

this is one of the best songs ever created by man

[@jacksonjguyguadagnino5792]

I was actually just yesterday thinking "PiscatorLager should make a lyric video for No Bullets Fly". 32 minutes ago, my wish was granted.

[@gutstheundefeated4980]

Jesus Christ I thought you were dead. Nice comeback.

[@MikeMafiaII]

+Guts The Undefeated It's not even Easter yet

[@rhyanbennett2629]

+Mike dN hehe.

[@redwolverine5496]

+Mike dN nice one dude.

[@MikeMafiaII]

retstudio You might be reacting to the wrong comment friend

[@rhyanbennett2629]

Mike dN you think?

[@reighniz4488]

This song NEEDED to be written. It is so easy to demonize 'the enemy', to think of them as less than Human because they oppose your side of a war. Franz Stigler was the kind of person we forget in the modern day. How often do we make hateful blanket statements along the lines of, "Those fucking bastards" when referring to an entire group of people? Here we have a man who fell into that trap himself: he was a flight instructor until his brother was killed. His hatred burned toward 'the enemy' and his skill as a pilot was put to use shooting down other planes. He shot down two other planes this same day and was refueling on the ground when he spotted Ye Olde Pub slowly limping back toward Allied airspace after being left behind by the rest of the bomber group. He finished refueling and rearming and headed back up to shoot it down. When he saw the dead tail-gunner, it brought home the fact that he was shooting down men just like his brother. He was so moved with Human compassion that he risked his life to save 'the enemy' and flew wingtip to wingtip with Ye Olde Pub until they reached Allied airspace then he turned around and left. I have not checked yet, but I do not believe he ever shot down another plane during the war. Let us remember our Humanity the same way Franz did. Do not wait to make a grand gesture toward your fellow man, do it every day. Let us give thanks to men like Franz Stigler who found their way back to Humanity and remind us that almost anybody can become our brother, no matter the situation.

[@lordbonney9779]

Canadians: you nazibastad Germans: you traitor People who knew what he did: hero, honourable man, respectable man and above all, deserving of the Iron Cross (knights cross)

[@jamieolberding7731]

R.I.P Charles "Charlie" L. Brown and R.I.P Franz Stigler. You will both be remembered as good men.

[@YCt37689]

This is a powerful reminder not all Germans who fought it the war were evil. My neighbor (a lovely elderly German woman) expiereced this, her father was forced to become a Nazi and her and her 10 siblings were sent away to live at neighboring farms because their family could not afford to feed them. Had her father refused, he and his family, including children would likely have been slaughtered. It is disgusting to think of. She remembers how oppressed her family was and how they hated the Nazi regime. When they were freed she fell in love with and married one of the American soldiers and moved to America.

[@Punkrock1life]

Honour.... A word which becomes more and more extinct nowadays...

[@Groza_Dallocort]

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong. In todays world not alot of people follows that advice

[@Jay23420]

It's shameful that some ignorant people claim that all nazi soldiers were heartless murderers. Many of them showed honor and respect to the allies and Soviets. This song talks about that honor and I love it. Thank you💓🙏🙏🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@LordVader1094]

Thought you were M.I.A. THE KING HAS RETURNED! :D

[@LordChaosHavik]

"True courage is not about knowing when to take a life, but when to spare it" -Gandalf

[@Sara866873]

I just love the story behind the song. I still remember when I first opened that Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident wikipedia page and read all about it. I probably would never have heard about it if it wasn't for Sabaton's great music and lyrics inspired by historical events. Incredible band! And also love lyrics videos ;p

[@this_is_petro1700]

Holy shit I'm fighting back tears in class listening to this man.

[@Kingrobledojr]

"even in war with Germany we some how made friends and allies with germans in the fight....not all germans were bad". I will see you again franz stigler my brother

[@pikppa]

Even in their darkest hour, men are capable of true courage, heart and compassion

[@gottagobuy6436]

It's kinda like during ww1 when if a plane was going down you DID NOT shoot it to pieces you gave the pilot a chance to survive

[@mariocastro160]

Randy Monger I think you have to remember there was a small chance of that, they were wooden and didnt even have eject mechanisms or parachutes ( i might be wrong about parachutes )

[@Suliperson]

no your right about the parachutes, back then air combat was a new thing and commanders were still stuck in the napoleonic war tactics era and did not allow parachutes saying crap like: "you are betraying your country", and the commanders kept saying that if they had parachutes the pilots would jump out when a few bullets hit the plain instead of fighting to the very end i dont think this is the 100% truth, but i know its very close to it

[@peterfriedrich377]

This was not always so. Richthofen wrote in his book "the red fighter plane": "I never aim at the apparatus. I aim at the man in it."

[@peterfriedrich377]

German Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte) installed parachutes first, about 1917-18, to theyr squadrons. I think, not out of humanity, more to save theyr very small numbers of able pilots. Recon- Ballooneers on both sides (axis and entente) had the bonus of chutes during the whole war.

[@kosmo763]

Peter Friedrich *their And by the way, wasn't the red baron known for giving the other pilots a chance and fighting fair?

[@instinct922]

Sometimes the most courageous thing is NOT to pull the trigger.

[@deadpoolhawk7201]

"Fly, fighting fair, its the code of the air" thats right, a beautiful story, thank you sabaton

[@desertwolf1659]

This makes me cry it’s amazing This is a story of true honour

[@quickhistory5486]

Fantastic! Glad you're back.

[@TruePT]

god bless that German pilot.

[@MaurolepisDreki]

For a while now I have been studying how wars are won. When it comes to winning a fight, "fighting dirty" is the fastest and most assured path to victory. And then you have stories like this one, about the assets who actually fight our wars and the human side of the conflict. These are admirable reminders that how you conduct yourself in the face of your enemy is just as important as winning the conflict. With out this video to emphasize it, that message would have been lost on me.

[@LT-zx8tw]

A true hero who truly deserved a medal for his noble actions, RIP Franz Stigler

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

It's thanks to this song I got inspired to get A Higher Call, and I love to see a film adaptation of this. Keep it up Piscator! Hope to see more Sabaton songs from Heroes from you!

[@dobridjordje]

in two days Sabaton plays in Belgrade.Im from Belgrade.its gonna be hell and back

[@nikoladjordjevic3858]

+Ђорђе Добрић Brateee znas kako bi volio :D

[@jonasmc6408]

I tata bi sine

[@dobridjordje]

+JonasMC hahahahahahahahahahahahaahahaha

[@nikoladjordjevic3858]

Ako snimis nesto nabaci na youtube il neki kurac da vidim , u BL nece doci nikad

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Over a month on Luxembourg, going to watch it, we will resist and bite

[@lachlanpike5469]

@2:30 I thought it was the tail gunner Eddie Then I saw the salute and the small guns on the front Mr Franz Stigler you were one of the most honorable German fighters I salute you and Charlie high up in the heavens in your planes flying high and free

[@Redbeard-tu7gx]

I love how stigler and brown became friends years later.

[@GCJACK83]

Because of good men like Stigler who held on to their humanity being in the right place at the right time, uncounted lives were saved during WWII that would have been lost otherwise. My gramps was a U.S air force radio operator back then, and even on the Allied side there were pilot instructors who would tell new trainees not to fire on nearly disabled aircraft or parachutes. He would tell me stories of what the pilots would talk about, and that was a common one.

[@jimmin190]

my dad's uncle and father fought in World War 2 his father was in the navy his uncle was in the air force and was the pilot of a different type of bomber and I am proud to be part of their family the sad thing is that my grandpa is 99 years old and he may die soon

[@therudepotatochip8633]

guinuswas 0000 99 years old ! Thats a amazing year

[@senthesanguinesinner9]

I think Sabaton is the only band that get me head banging one moment and crying in respect for the honor of humans being humans the next. Damn that guitar solo with the chanting and pictures of the pilots...

[@equarg]

Wow. Never heard of this until today. May the soldiers old WW2 (all sides, not the EVIL ONES) find peace. My Grandpa fought in the Pacific during WW2. He saw HELL. BUT. While he avoided the topic, he blunting told me he made peace with Japan and her people. Before you diss him....he retired a Brigadier General and was buried with full honors at West Point next to the Chapel.

[@nmlgames4952]

My great grandfather was a pow in germany and refused to ever go to germany after the war , while his daughters used to go there on vacation. Its brave of your grandfather to have made his peace with the japanese!

[@equarg]

NMLGames Oh my Grandpa was very opened minded for his time. A Conservative Republican, but open minded. He married my Grandma right after the war. A first generation German from German Immigrants who came to the US before the war. He meet her on a cruise ship, she was a nurse, after the war. She spoke fluent German till her Death. I liked to watch WW2 documentaries as a kid (Back when a Discovery and History Channels were actually good)....and her German TERRIFIED ME. Like she SCREAMED in German during dinner prayers, and everyone went bugged eyed when I dove for cover under the dinner table in terror. I blame Hitler for that.

[@chrismayers8318]

You're back!!

[@kylesnake7297]

Franz Stigler's daughter went to a Sabaton concert one time, which is really wholesome if you ask me

[@joshuabaker1870]

I initially thought this song was just generally about brave b-17 crewmen. But now ever since piscator released this video. Realising the real true story behind 'no bullets fly' has made it ten times more epic for me to listen to. It really warms my heart and soul when I hear about occasions when two sides in a conflict decide to have a brief cease fire, no matter the circumstances. Salute to Stigler and Brown. RIP.

[@osmo4547]

One of the best Sabaton songs! Change my mind!

[@dergrunemann]

Remember, if you teared up at all reading about the story or watching the interviews with Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. You are completely justified. This just hits you right in the feels.

[@fristnamelastname5549]

There is no better feeling hearing about Enemys helping one another.

[@tinachandler3091]

Thank you. This is a wonderful song about honor and decency in a time where it was hard to find.

[@brandonmanis2245]

It's hard to not tear up if you know the story

[@loganagle746]

I just discovered your channel on the first day in nearly 2 years that you upload something. Impeccably lucky timing. Continue the fantastic work, and thanks for introducing me to such a great band.

[@coreydrake8258]

Saw a post on Facebook. Some of the comments made me sick. Most of them saying that what Franz did was wrong and should of gunned the B-17 down. The B-17 was unable to defend itself, Franz acknowledged it and showed mercy and made sure the Bomber made it back to England. If you are seeing this and you are one of those who think Charlie Brown should've died then rethink your opinions. Just because you fly under the Balkenkreut or a White Star or any roundel doesn't mean it's a right to shoot down a undefended plane or let alone enemy. Franz Stigler you have my respect. RIP Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown

[@Schaerjer0815]

ENDLICH!!! Schön das du wieder aus der versenkung aufgetaucht bist

[@cleverslim1331]

BEST MUSIC CHANNEL

[@hashtagrex]

A song about more than war, and more than just soldiers. This story is a perfect demonstration of what war is like: there are no enemies, only those who fight. Every soldier chooses to kill, whether it is because they have no choice, or because they believe they are right for doing so. War shows both sides of humanity, the incredibly evil and the incredibly righteous. It is unfortunate that governments always paint the soldiers as the enemies when in reality the soldiers have always been the victims of war. This is why I love sabaton - they show both sides of the story, not just the winner's. They show the humanity of everyone on the battlefield, and that it is unfair to label soldiers as evil.

[@ericmorang3903]

Franz Stigler, a true knight of the air!