SABATON - The First Soldier (Animated Story Video)

This is the fascinating story of France’s Albert Severin Roche who inspired our single, “The First Soldier”. Roche was named “The First Soldier of France” for his bravery while fighting for the French army in WWI. Despite his small stature and his peers’ skepticism, he proved that he was a hero.
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======== The First Soldier LYRICS ==========
Before the war, he wanted more
And ran away from home
The War to End All Wars had called his name
Outcast, an unlikely soldier
Barely worth his uniform
Emerging as a devil dressed in blue
Being the lone survivor
At the trenches in Alsace
One man holds the line
From the south to the front to the battlefield
From a farm to a hero of France
Served his country courageous and fearless
As he halts the Kaiser’s advance
From the south to the front into no man’s land
From a farm to the end of the road
Son of France he is the first on the frontline
Coming home
Coming home, let his story be known
Glorious, victorious
Protector of the tomb
Memories of his deeds, the cross of war
He’s a decorated soldier, he’s the pride of the uniform
Echoes from the past his story told
Lined up for execution
Saved his captain’s life
One man holds the line
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Recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge studios by Jonas Kjellgren.
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[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

The Yarnhub collab is one of the best things that ever happened to both Sabaton and Yarnhub

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

and KZbin!

[@davidcreager1945]

You got that RIGHT 💯 !

[@johnathanczakel5195]

Agreed

[@kampf4019]

Agreed

[@AverageMann]

and for us

[@STEVE_C_1369]

OMG...the chills. As a retired Marine, I choked on my breath,feeling he had been done so wrongly.Its a shame heros like him havent lived long enough to see that after so many decades,he is once again celebrated..in tale and song. Thank you for this story,and a salute to Albert,Frances First Soldier.

[@Cancoillotteman]

I also love the fact that he was small, not necessarily very strong, but fightsy and spirited. Really fits the theme of France as the only Democratic Republic (in the original meaning of the term, notthe twisted communist version) of WW1

[@STEVE_C_1369]

@@Cancoillotteman I can appreciate the struggle and tests of being small. I was 5'7" tall and 114 pounds when I joined the Marines and went to Parris Island during Vietnam. Seems I had to prove myself at every unit I was detatched to.But,after a couple years,my attitude and willingness to apply my ability to fight preceeded me and I found it a bit easier to fit in. Now,at 70 years old,Ive had 5 motorcycle club patches on my back,and found my way into the outlaw circle to attain the 1%er status. So yeah,small people struggle.But,with a bit of guts,and determination,and busting a few heads,the bumps in the road to personal progress smooth out a bit. But this soldier in the story...damn...thats a medal of honor man thru n thru in my opinion.

[@Davidofthelost]

If there is a afterlife then I hope all heroes can see they are remembered and honored for their sacrifices to protect their homelands.

[@TheAKgunner]

Albert Roche is up in Heaven, with Sergeant Milunka Savić, General Adrian Carton de Wiart, and Sergeant Major Francis Pegahmagabow, all welcoming him to the club of immortality. For Sabaton’s The First Soldier has truly made him immortal. No one will forget him now!

[@jhonthecat5061]

@@TheAKgunner Ah yes, the true giga Chads of humanity

[@osowiecwalking9434]

Imagine being so badass sabaton makes a lyric video and animated story video on you in the span of 1 month only.

[@deborahbignon6627]

There's also the same video commented by a french youtuber, online at the same time as the lyrics video.

[@fryingpan2114]

Yes the Nota bene you see before the yarnhub logo

[@ommsterlitz1805]

He is the First soldier of ww1 the best of the best.

[@Skorpychan]

And get them pushed onto fairly meainstream radio airplay.

[@daedalron]

@@deborahbignon6627 Yeah, they gave a month exclusivity to a french youtuber (Nota Bene), since this is about a french soldier.

[@Inufan2005]

Albert was the definition of "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the Fight in the Dog."

[@TheAKgunner]

If the amount of fight determined size, Roche would’ve been a giant!

[@Billy-BobXIV]

chihuahua

[@KaidinMacDougall]

Dan Daly bro I can agree tho

[@MayaWaddington-x7n]

This reminds me of the giant killer our American equivalent so if Sabaton could do a song about it it'd be great.

[@Alrapter]

And IMO “don’t judge a book by its cover” also applies

[@Effraie34]

Germany: I have an army France: We have a Albert

[@KILLERMATYCZ]

THE Albert

[@dragiblast5128]

Round 2 Germany : Soo, you have an Albert? France : Sure we... oh..

[@tubewatcher77]

@@dragiblast5128 US We have Rambo.

[@ghostofyou9721]

Albert Roche is the Audie Murphy of France. He died way too soon and I have a strong respect for Roche. May he the first soldier of France Rest In Peace

[@cyrilpham9992]

Nah, Audie Murphy is Albert Roche in USA.

[@lamborghinilam126]

died in similar ways too. One by a car crash, the other by a plane crash

[@pierrecluzeaud4845]

It is said that Hitler waited for Albert Roche's death to launch ww2

[@fenrisulfur842]

@@lamborghinilam126 and both were too short for a soldier at first sight, but proved them to be wrong

[@stalinsoulz7872]

@@lamborghinilam126 this is one example the supernatural powers want them short live cause they might be badasses to be the bane of evil

[@MrXbow4300]

This man isn’t the first soldier of France, he’s France’s one man army!

[@Sabaton]

That is correct. Absolute legend! 🤘

[@ItalianCountryball11]

@@Sabatonagree

[@megalodonsniperelite]

Agreed.

[@susannasharrock9253]

I couldn't agree more

[@luffegasen7711]

The French answer to Rambo! ^^

[@gallantcavalier3306]

Sabaton and Yarnhub, a duo we never thought we would ever have. But are so grateful for now and always will!!

[@mathislevee3947]

U know there is alredy multiple video of yarnhub x sabaton ?

[@gallantcavalier3306]

@@mathislevee3947 I know, it’s just that when we first saw it, it was not expected, and look how far they have come together since the pandemic. It’s expanded and improved.

[@rayhatton7683]

@@gallantcavalier3306 yes they have and it's glorious!!!! Makes you want more. (Enter star wars meme more here) let's make this go higher for the subscribers and fans of both. They are worth it.

[@SteelCommanderCat]

@@gallantcavalier3306 And Now YarnHub is making a MOVE about Sabatons newest album The War to End All Wars!!!!

[@vlerr9999]

He could be captain France history has told us twice to never underestimate a small french guy

[@Irn0x]

The first one was average size at the time

[@keanchristoffbusmeon5039]

@@Irn0x and his head can be see for miles

[@EsTuDiosTony]

Todo late now i'm in the hospital 💀

[@FirstIsa]

​@@keanchristoffbusmeon5039honestly Napoleon Bonaparte wasn't unjustified in his ego. His nephew Napoleon Bonaparte II on the other hand was short, had a massively over inflated ego, and somehow managed to fail his way into being emperor of France after his uncle's exile.

[@MichiganTrumbull]

Awesome video! My students all did their exams yesterday, so since today is a half-day for us, I make it a "Sabaton Day." I showed them "Lady of the Dark", and after it was done and KZbin shows other recommended videos, I found that this one had been released a few minutes before, so my students got to see a second great video! Bravo, guys! Could I twist your arm into doing a story video for "The Last Stand"? I am sure our religion teacher would love it!

[@LegioCorvus.]

Good teachers

[@le_chef-Klown]

Teachers like you, i respect

[@joaquinibarra154]

If only you were my teacher

[@ivanaleo8263]

Bravo🥰

[@liamgavinwells]

What grade do you teach

[@juliusmoe-nstar8942]

My Heart goes out to Albert Roche, He didn't get to fight alongside Britain's Unkillable soldier, I really felt they would have gone along very well. With the fire burning inside of them that had kept them alive in WW1. Such a legendary Hero taken by a car... Rest in peace Albert Roche, Your service is done and France still stands. The Vigil is over.

[@amandeepgill5206]

If Audie met up with them would be like the avengers

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@amandeepgill5206 You are so right! The comic book heroes of now would certainly be based off of them, I think at least Audie Murphy was the base for Captain America.

[@thomasjones6216]

​​@@rustyhowe3907 can't forget Witold pilecki from "Prisoner 4859" the Polish resistance soldier who infiltrated Auschwitz as a Prisoner in order to gather intel; there's a song about him too :)

[@thomasjones6216]

​@@rustyhowe3907 oh and Milunka Safovich from "Lady of the Dark"

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@thomasjones6216 Yes I love those two songs and I find it tragic that I never learned about either of these people until Sabaton told us about them.

[@michelarsenault4088]

If this man was alive in WW2, He would have somehow managed to take a entire German tank Platoon by himself Big W for this man, Proud to be French thanks to this man

[@OrlindaJones]

didn't a american jumped on 2 live grenades to save his platoon. I forgot the name and his nationality but I remember reading about this guy.

[@michelarsenault4088]

@@OrlindaJones could be, I know there was a canadian during the battle of Hong Kong that did that, but not a American

[@aaronstorey9712]

​@@michelarsenault4088there are stories of American troops jumping on grenades too

[@michelarsenault4088]

@@aaronstorey9712 Yeah, Fair enough, As a Canadian I only hear about Canadian Heroes and all that

[@jemman2906]

@@aaronstorey9712 America soldiers, at least back when my dad was in, were trained to jump on a grenade the second they saw it was armed, sacrifice yourself to save your comrades.

[@karlprevost59]

Je remercie Sabaton ainsi que tous les fans d'admirer l'histoire de notre plus grand soldat.

[@melmothII]

Moi aussi !

[@ogierleboukistannais]

vue le nombre de guerre que l'on a eu je pense qu'il y a encore plus grand, mais Albert est un des plus grand

[@jean-luchochart6960]

Moi également. Je suis d'autant plus sensible à cet émouvant hommage que nos politicards ne sont pas fichus de mettre exergue l'héroïsme de nos combattants. Ça me fout la rage!Dans ce pays désormais,seul compte le"politiquement correct"bien gras et subventionné par le contribuable. La décadence infernale!De tout mon cœur...MERCI SABATON!MILLE FOIS MERCI!

[@melmothII]

Très juste ! Mais ils sont allergiques à l'héroïsme vu que eux, ils en sont incapables !

[@urbanrage1069]

I am French, thank you for teaching me things about the heroes of my country Glad to see you at HellFest Merci beaucoup Sabaton

[@Deridus]

The joy of listening to a Swedish band singing of foreigners fighting other foreigners to yet more, different foreigners is very hard to describe. If Swedes singing about Brazilians fighting in Italy against Germans in English isn't weird, such a thing doesn't exist. Singing about Frenchman fighting Germans? Standard Sabaton. Much love to my distant cousins across the sea. Vive la France, vive les Français!

[@riildiilcomments891]

So technically he was a Captain America sort of guy. Started out skinny and laughed out, but grew to be courageous, fearless and respected. Well, Albert did'nt take any strength enhancining serum, but he was still a hero, if not a greater one.

[@TOMCATnbr]

He's a greater one, because his story is true, and not a comics that was invented.

[@Freedmoon44]

Guess who inspired Captain America, the american inspiration only came to action in WW2, but the captain took action earlier

[@outtatouch]

A greater one because he was real

[@riildiilcomments891]

@@TOMCATnbr Well, you know what they say. Sometimes the true stories are the best.

[@upthebikez]

Captain America wasn't enhanced with cybernetics, it was a serum.

[@zomkino]

man, i'm french, thank you for making me learn about someone i should pay respect to, im a patriot, it's really heart warming when someone elses respect your country's dead. thank you

[@miawpower8521]

it is truly sad he died right before ww2, imagine if he had faught in ww2, there are probably stories of great soldiers who faught in both wars, it would be amazing to see a video on such a soldier, who has done amazing exploits in both wars.

[@awzthemusicalreviews]

Carton di Wiart is the only one I can think of, and his WW2 exploits are mostly interesting/humorous rather than badass like in the Great War

[@captainash1297]

@@awzthemusicalreviews If I remember right, wasn't di Wiart responsible for passing along the message that Italy wanted to have peace talks with the allies?

[@elduquecaradura1468]

@@awzthemusicalreviews you are thinking in that Churchill fella who fighted with a longbow and a sword, right?

[@princessapplestrach6327]

​@@elduquecaradura1468Mad Jack Churchill

[@nicholassalchert8583]

this means so much to me, my new inspiration. I am also a 5'2 man person who is trying to join the army, I have been rejected from the Marines for a old injury and now I will get in the army and I will not stop trying to get in. Thank you Sabaton for telling this story, I have never been more inspired in my life

[@drunkennoodle2523]

Someone's stature never defines who they are. We salute you, brave cousin.

[@CoolManCoolMan123]

@@drunkennoodle2523 and they shouldn't define one. Like, yeah power height and power does have some correlations but not always. Also, only being physically strong doesn't guarantee victory, it's also the tactics and quick decisions. Especially in today's warfare where so much technology would be used, that the battlefield would pretty much become some call of duty match.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Best of luck dude.

[@arnaudsurribas2963]

@@CoolManCoolMan123 Depending on the regiments specifications, body types can be more usefull than others. For instance, in the french army, they talk about "chats maigres" (skinny cats) which may not be the best soldier to wear ballistic plates, machinegun and heavy equipments, but are quick, mobile, can easely conceal, climb etc. And some of them are in the SF. In his book, an ex french SF from the commando marines, talks about how the US spec op were generally larger compared to its team. Big guys are great for carying tons of stuff and deliver more fire power, and you don't want to be fight them hand to hand, but skinny cat have more endurance, and can progress over larger piece of ground if needed, without being exhausted. Each (healthy) body type has its pro and cons, and if used proprely, can make a difference where it is needed !

[@joak9755]

Same here, i was rejected at 16. I wanted to join the French marine corps (RIMa) due to epileptic issue i can't. But you know what? If the things are the same in the US as it's in France, you can try to enroll in the operational reserve, not totally a soldier, because you're notcin the active duty but you'll be a soldier when you want like the others

[@DereckLunar]

I like it was noted that he enlisted as a volunteer fireman after war. I'm a former volunteer too and was shocked to not have learned about him when I served. My former comrades should all be honoring him.

[@brandonarmienti7734]

The animated stories Sabaton puts out are always amazing!! Keep it up Sabaton🤘.

[@Sabaton]

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[@carolusrex7627]

Wait How Did You Comment 3 days Ago The Video Was released a few minutes ago

[@StormS4bre]

Good video

[@Razdasoldier]

Imagine if the Nazis had to contend with this man. Throw him, doss, the bear, and the unkillable soldier in a unit and just point in the direction of Berlin.

[@Razdasoldier]

@@carolusrex7627 the video became public then. Creators have access to their stuff when they upload it not when we see it.

[@MacOriginalGamer]

If Albert hadn't been hit by that car, WW II would've been a lot shorter!

[@ImperatorPenguin]

Rarely is the phrase 'dodged a bullet' quite as literal as happened to Roche.

[@moneyman1995100]

More like bullets…

[@bennoakes2477]

@@moneyman1995100 more like didn't dodge any, none fired

[@jackthedragon612]

0:48 to 0:56 Audie Murphy faced similar trials when he tried to enlist in the US Army for WW2, in fact, Roche is pretty much the WW1 version of our hero who went to hell and back.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Roche went to hell and beyond he is the First soldier of ww1

[@Davidofthelost]

Small guys wanting nothing more than to fight for their countries. Sounds like Captain France and the IRL Captain America to me.

[@HCX.501]

Much agreed

[@bennoakes2477]

there may even be 3 people in the world that this occurred to

[@Tina06019]

5’2” of pure Gallic courage and strength.

[@ADoughBoy]

I am so glad that you guys created an English version because I watched the original French one with English subtitles.

[@LethargicGM]

Never underestimate short people. Like honey badgers, they make up for their size with tenacity and hate.

[@Deridus]

As someone who has ever contended with people afflicted with the Napoleon Complex.... This is true.

[@fructosecornsyrup5759]

As someone who is short, this is true.

[@princessapplestrach6327]

Yeah my mom might be getting older (almost 60) but she'll still throw hands if you disrespect her or her family

[@elkingoh4543]

Who would win? A whole German Batalion VS One Short French Boy

[@tristanband4003]

Lesson: never underestimate thr short french boy

[@AltaInkling]

There is a French KZbinr called "l'Odieux Connard" (which would be translated to "Odious Douchebag". He makes videos about military history, and he made a video about Albert Roche. There are english subtitles for those who might be interested. Anyway, this song is a masterpiece like every other Sabaton song. And sOrRy FoR mY BaD eNgLiSh SiNcE iT iS nOt My FiRsT lAnGuAgE.

[@Deridus]

Hell, I'm just glad you gave me something to look into. Thanks for that!

[@Davidofthelost]

Looks fine to me. But then again I always suck at English grammar.

[@carlh1355]

I am French, and I knew this story. Albert Roche is undoubtedly one of the greatest heroes of modern history, and we should study him much more, it is this type of French hero like Albert Roche or Jean Moulin who makes me proud of my country, the France

[@furicd446]

D'accord avec vous. Ils étaient de grands hommes.

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

I think out of all of the National anthems on Earth, the French one is the only that makes me smile. So dark, yet very well earned.

[@ImperialKnight770]

Had he lived, he would've been someone the French Resistance would have rallied behind without fear.

[@bayross3562]

Seeing that Nota Bene helped on this one makes me smile. That man is a true history fan. Thank you for asking his help for this one!

[@nijadbahnam9859]

So a real Captain America story. Love the uppercut moves .

[@NyxyShark]

the fact that "le front" is in an official Sabaton video is hilarious. Love you guys so much.

[@Legodude665]

Reminds me of Chris Kyle, did hard time in the military and fought hard for his country, but died on home soil. Outstanding story. I had been wondering who it was about since I heard it.

[@DidierDidier-kc4nm]

''There are three types of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. Now, some people prefer to believe that evil doesn’t exist in the world…those are the sheep. And then you got predators who use violence to prey on the weak. They’re the wolves. And then there are those who have been blessed with the gift of aggression, and the overpowering need to protect the flock. These men are the rare breed that live to confront the wolf. They are the sheepdogs.'' Chris' father

[@UltimateInnerSpirit]

I can't wait for the movie that's being made. This is a truly unearthly combination of talents!

[@Cancoillotteman]

what movie ?

[@amelia31289]

@@Cancoillotteman they announced around december that, with the help of yarn hub, they will make a movie to tell all the histories of the songs they made about ww1.

[@Cancoillotteman]

@@amelia31289 Great !

[@superspaceman34]

These story videos are tearjerkers sometimes, I swear.. But that just means they're that good

[@Settings208]

yeah, a lot of the songs about WWI are like that, epecially this and 1916

[@RazyrDiarmait]

Helluva story. I'm not French, but this man has my respect.

[@kirbyx2573]

The animated Story Videos are always amazing to see! Thanks for these Videos Sabaton and Yarnhub!

[@Randomdudefromtheinternet]

Ngl, this guys is like an irl Captain America, and I love it!!

[@dessirangelova2676]

Yarn hub models and animation has improved so much i also love these types of videos because it shows more of what happened

[@yosefzanerva806]

I think it's become a sort of custom to begin including the band members in the animated history videos for Sabaton's songs. I spotted Joakim in the trench at 3:08, I'm pretty sure that it was supposed to be Pär cleaning his rifle at 3:29, Chris and Hannes are standing side by side at 10:47, and as the camera pans on, Tommy is revealed to be standing next to Hannes, roughly at the 10:50 mark.

[@panachevitz]

I saw that too and was going to post! 😀

[@JoeMama-hi2yr]

7:15 red baron

[@yosefzanerva806]

​@@JoeMama-hi2yr Unlikely. The Red Baron was a dogfighter, air to air combat.

[@JoeMama-hi2yr]

@@yosefzanerva806 i meant that his plane was on the ground behind the commander

[@yosefzanerva806]

​@@JoeMama-hi2yr Dang! That's a good eye for detail you've got!

[@Warthog25]

Thank you for highlighting forgotten heroes ! how many of these heroes remain unknown to the public? too much thanks a lot from France ❤‍🔥

[@pierre-mariecaulliez6285]

there's a channel dedicated to these unknown stories, from all nations (albeit with a humoristic take). No audio, only text in french, but subtittles available ;7 Le petit theatre des opérations, from Odieux Connard (yes, that's th channel name)

[@Warthog25]

@@pierre-mariecaulliez6285 Merci👍, je connais sa chaîne ainsi que les BD et ses livres 😁

[@didyeah3847]

Car nos élites corrompues détestent la France, ce sont des traitres à la nation. Il faut que ce soit des anglo-saxons qui racontent nos heros, la honte.

[@Orthodox1821]

I was stunned! May he rest in peace. How ironic the fact that he fought for years and died from a passing car...

[@snickers2618]

Браво, парни, это просто что то невероятное, я все время просмотра сидел неподвижно и то и дело затаивал дыхание. Удивительно, что исторические видео набирают так мало просмотров, потому что если честно, не представляю себе человека, которому не было бы интересно посмотреть такое. А потом еще пересмотреть пару раз

[@СергейВласов-э7б]

РФию кстати больше не приедут. Доосвобождались, все по плану

[@snickers2618]

@@СергейВласов-э7б И к чему это было сказано? Ты вообще представляешь откуда я?

[@ユディナ-ヴェロニカ]

Концерты не даются во время военной операции из соображений безопасности граждан, то есть мирного населения, а на счëт политической позиции никто и не высказывался. Так что подождëм, пока освобождение закончится)

[@luchshiy_v_ADU]

@@СергейВласов-э7б Да не переживай, уркаину всё равно кинули)

[@tibsky1396]

In terms of "unknown stories", it's funny how you already make a much better "Battlefield 1" game than the game itself. You have already given us a Serbian Campaign with "Lady of the Dark", a French Campaign with "The First Soldier", or a Canadian Campaign with "A Ghost In The Trenches".

[@Alex_Guy1011]

As i'd like to say: He didn't come there for bullying, he came there to fight. A Sabaton classic, that always gives tears of happiness. Go Albert! Vive la France!

[@StarrChasingComets]

The most Respects to the first soldier 🥺 He deserves to be remembered as one of my favorite Soldiers of history Sad he would fall soo soon but I was wondering what killed him Google never gives you these answers Ty sabaton Rest In peace my soldier friend you will forever be remembered by me as the First Soldier and a legend In history ^^ Ty for your service tho I'm an American I thank all soldiers everywhere for what they do.

[@ealtar]

as far as i know long after the war he had, as a firefighter an ... encounter with a truck after wich a certain austrian painter had his underlings check... multiple times that the albert roche that died was indeed THE ALBERT ROCHE

[@alexgarn43]

Before captain America there was Albert.

[@naufalprarinda1184]

AKA Captain France

[@ryanburke4641]

Capitaine Francais

[@VDK-oz2ru]

he is one hell of a good soldier.. God bless R.I.P

[@Sisyphus_Phrime]

I love these history videos! Sabaton, you are the best!

[@death_walker21]

the line "one man holds the line" really sent chills down my spine

[@thecoroner2650]

Imagine if he had lived long enough to participate in the Greater War; there's a German officer sitting in his bunker, older but not yet withered, looking at an inteligence list of positions lost and men captured. He asks "how many crack companies have the French been keeping in reserve?" His inteligence department reports most if not all the credit goes to one man. The officer scoffs outwardly, though internally he is begining to have flashbacks, and desperately pours over the reports, hoping he's wrong. Then he sees a name, a very FAMILIAR name, and suddenly he's scrambling for the door, the nearest alcohol cabinet, or both, screaming "not zis glorious bastard again!"

[@projam7534]

Joakim at 3:09 is gold, great job as always 👌

[@Charlie-fk4ly]

Albert being killed in a car accident kind of felt like God's way of saying "You've done your duty and endured, time for a long rest, no need to endure the second hell that awaits."

[@ME262MKI]

This is amazing, thanks for the effort, but gotta be honest the french version with the original narrator had a special touch, still love both versions

[@SpooNFoy]

Hubaton is the best thing going in metal today. These videos NEVER disappoint. 🤘🏻

[@jeffk1482]

"Hubaton". Outstanding!!!!

[@wild_mike2906]

Poor bloke to end that way but what a legend, mad respect for him

[@animefan3794]

You’d think after Jeanne D’Arc the French military would understand the value of a farmhand volunteering to fight.

[@Freedmoon44]

Well Jeanne d'arc was mostly just a figurehead rather than a real military leader. Albert Roche was an absolute beast however

[@arnaudsurribas2963]

@@Freedmoon44 True, but she was still injured in battle, so her courage went beyond just inspiring, she fought as well.

[@joak9755]

She wasn't a farmer. Her family had money, she didn't worked but she saved our country

[@TeddieoAAnei]

Roche and Richard J Flaherty has taught me a very important life lesson, Your size doesn't matter

[@GamingShow35]

Belle animation et son incroyable! La France vous remercie.

[@Sabaton]

Merci 🤟

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

@@Sabaton your partnership with Yarnhub is match mad in heaven.

[@erictheriault8386]

I have seen all of the Sabaton animated history videos so far. They even introduced me to my favorite Sabaton song, No Bullets Fly. But this is undeniably the best animated history video yet.

[@Wrathlon]

The dude absolutely embodies "Not on my fucking watch". Some people are just built different.

[@quentin_godec]

Génial ! Merci Sabaton.

[@skwal5464]

par contre genre nota bene a fait une collab avec eux?

[@Top_Hat_Walrus]

11:27 My great great great grandfather was killed in the same way 1938. He was also a veteran of the Great War but on the German side

[@can-i-go-now]

This is such an amazing story... glad it's being remembered.

[@kaelynshea5533]

You animated stories with yarnhub are so amazing. They are so interesting and captivating. I can't get enough. Thank you so much for putting so much effort into your songs and stories so that history will not be forgotten ❤️

[@carinarodebak9419]

Agree

[@kaelynshea5533]

@@carinarodebak9419 hi Carina, are you going to seeSabaton during their tour now?

[@carinarodebak9419]

@@kaelynshea5533 on count down, 19/2 in Göteborg, with daughter and son in law. Not the big arena you see in En Livstid i Krig, a smaller more club-like venue. Means I can get closer to them🤗

[@kaelynshea5533]

@@carinarodebak9419 you are so lucky. I nust wait until April

[@ryanwight9116]

This history videos are always absolutely amazing. A great opportunity to not only jam out but also learn PLEASE do one for Hellfighters

[@ΚοινωνικόςΟρθολογιστής]

He died like this? That reminds me of one of our WW2 heroes from Greece. Milton's Iatridis. He was the captain of the Papanikolis submarine that managed to sink three Italian ships during the Greco Italian War but was killed in a car accident in 1960.

[@moonlitsun5012]

At first, I thought that guy looking like Joakim was just some sort of coincidence, but then I saw Pär as well and I was like: Nope, I saw right 😇😘

[@K2_NorthAmerica]

I loved this Easter Egg.

[@thefriendlygerman7126]

I love your music and I'm hyped to go to your concert this year🤟

[@rachelrose1830]

The cameos had me laughing but the story is so amazing. I can't wait to hear about more heros like Albert

[@Trainsforpassion]

This song is incredible… and this video… its amazing.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks ng! Happy you enjoyed it! 🤘

[@lefleau03]

Thx sabayon ! Merci Ben !! Superbe collab ! Merci à vous, d'avoir produit tout ce clip et sa super production !!! C'est plus que plaisant !!! Mais n'oublions pas seul les héros on pu voir la réel fin de la guerre .... qu'elle quelle soit Force et honneur à tous les soldats tomber , sans vraiment dur clomou

[@andreasnimmerfalk2524]

Så otroligt bra. Gåshud över hela kroppen nu.

[@gamesworld7776]

Did anyone notice Joakim?

[@timothythebestdoorsmonster360]

Yes

[@RonaldDump_real]

Bro if Albert survived and rejoined the army he would have been home by Christmas that absolute unit of a man

[@AlT-yk1sv]

Always bringing the best Collaboration between Sabaton and Yarnhub! Amazing song and animation.

[@spitfireflyer2205]

probably the best sabaton-yarnhub video especially with those transitions between scenes

[@NataschaS195]

An other awesome video. France and everone can be proud of this man. Even if he is the enemy. Greetings from Germany

[@jamesmamola-kr7uf]

There needs to be a movie about this guy

[@Tarik360]

First he punched big Pierre, then he punched big Günther.

[@Stefan-vz4pm]

Let’s gooo. I love you Sabaton. Please never stop making music.

[@nickangelosuson2454]

It's always Educational AND epic whenever a Sabaton and Yarnhub collab happens

[@Canadia_Ball]

I can't wait for the animated video for "The Unkillable Soldier"

[@benjaminsilvain699]

Merci Albert 🇫🇷🙏🏻🇫🇷 heureusement que tu n’es plus là pour voir ce qu’est devenue la patrie pour laquelle tu aurais versé ton sang sans hésiter. Des hommes comme toi nous manquent terriblement. Reposes en paix camarade…

[@karlprevost59]

Vive la France et Albert Roche.

[@franckdebzh7608]

À qui le dis-tu. Aujourd'hui on préfère regarder son nombril plutôt que de soutenir un pays qui se bat pour sa liberté, à l'autre bout de l'Europe.

[@laurenttani9323]

C'est clair✌✌

[@irongeneral7861]

Thank you Sabaton and Yarnhub... you migth have prevented something bad from happening to me. I NEEEDED this. God Bless!

[@Deridus]

I hope you get the help you need. If innane banter will help, I am happy to provide. I don't know who you are, but please, be safe out there.

[@irongeneral7861]

@@Deridus I'm good, thanks. Just had the same thing happen to me in the army and I don't know if I can get back in now. So I'm seriously trying to wrestle with it and this soldier's example really spoke to me. Thank you for reaching out...

[@Deridus]

@@irongeneral7861 This may sound trite... But we are really all in this together.

[@LancelotChan]

Salute to the hero! Incredible bravery and story!

[@HOOSIER42]

Weird thing- as soon as rhe video says that he died, a raindrop fell on my heart, like, directly in the middle of my heart too.

[@yustinj.3910]

God damn those punching animations were smooth

[@Deridus]

My jaw hurts just thinking about it.

[@Dill_Dude9211]

I love and hope that we can get another canadian soldiers history soon, and the french getting a huge song is great

[@Hilversumborn]

My vote goes to Leo Major

[@tinytim71301]

Hero Metal!!! Thank you, gentlemen. Incredible work. Well done. 💪👍🤘🏼🇺🇸 🇫🇷

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much!

[@beanlordthe3rd866]

I wish this hero fought in WW2, would’ve single handedly stopped the 7th panzer division

[@Hydra-House-Lizard]

he may be short and stature, but his combat skills make up for it.

[@yttriuszworkmarku9000]

OMG, this story should be definitely known more.

[@furicd446]

Merci pour la vidéo 👍. Une magnifique chanson pour un grand homme. Merci sabaton pour le cadeau que vous nous faites. Un grand respect pour tous ces hommes. Merci à vous Vous nous permettez de ne pas les oublier. ❤️👍🇨🇵🇸🇪

[@TheBreadthatcausedLesMis]

Love how they Animated the band into this.

[@Fabius11k]

When the world needed him the most, he was killed what a hero

[@johnbrown5958]

Legend has it hitler was so scared of Albert he waited for his death to invade france once more

[@WintersTheSixth]

I feel like every short guy that's determined to be in the military are the ones that are more likely to be legends for some reason

[@garlicbread1575]

No wonder yarnhub took a break last week They had this gem prepared for us