SABATON - Christmas Truce (Official Music Video)

The official music video for Christmas Truce by Sabaton, from the new album The War To End All Wars.
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======== Christmas Truce LYRICS ==========
Silence
Oh, I remember the silence
On a cold winter day
After many months on the battlefield
And we were used to the violence
Then all the cannons went silent
And the snow fell
Voices sang to me from no man’s land
We are all, we are all, we are all, we are all friends
And today we’re all brothers
Tonight we’re all friends
A moment of peace in a war that never ends
Today we’re all brothers
We drink and unite
Now Christmas has arrived and the snow turns the ground white
Hear carols from the trenches, we sing O holy night
Our guns laid to rest among snowflakes
A Christmas in the trenches, a Christmas on the front far from home
Madness
Oh I remember the sadness
We were hiding our tears
In a foreign land where we faced our fears
We were soldiers
Carried the war on our shoulders
For our nations
Is that why we bury our friends?
We were all, we were all, we were all, we were all friends
A Christmas on the frontline, we walk among our friends, we don’t think about tomorrow, the battle will commence
When we celebrated Christmas, we thought about our friends, those who never made it home, when the battle had commenced
========== HISTORIC FACT ==========
On December 24, 1914, an unofficial Christmas Truce was enforced on the Western Front. An act of trust and harmony, British and German soldiers mingled and played games together in the midst of one of the most atrocious events of the 20th century - World War I.
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Additional vocals by The Flowing Chords Choir
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge studios by Jonas Kjellgren.
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On December 24, 1914, an unofficial Christmas Truce was enforced on the Western Front. An act of trust and harmony, British and German soldiers mingled and played games together in the midst of one of the most atrocious events of the 20th century - World War I. Read more about the Christmas Truce of 1914 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/christmas-truce-was-enforced/ ➞ SUBSCRIBE for more Sabaton: sabat.one/KZbin ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: sabat.one/ytdshop

[@LegendStormcrow]

I'm going to add this to my Christmas playlist. Thanks. This is one of the biggest Christmas.miracles in hundreds of years.

[@lucaslochau2447]

Rip i have at this time school

[@fuchsschnitzel3007]

@@lucaslochau2447 me too mate... I feel your pain...

[@kikibebe6410]

So it's gonna go live in the morning where i'm from.

[@flying_potato2]

i would watch live, but its at 4 am for me

[@sokandueler9578]

I can finally add Sabaton to my Christmas playlist.

[@dimanyak373]

There is "Screaming eagles" that is close to this theme

[@spinosaurusiii7027]

What about Screaming Eagles, that's a christmas song aswell.

[@solorhypercane5041]

@@spinosaurusiii7027 it isn't

[@Dr_Doctor_Lee]

oh...i already did, long ago... cuz one can listen to them always

[@potakwang3433]

Yes.

[@aeroplane8972]

Every Christmas during school, my German teacher would always tell the story of the Christmas truce of 1914. He would tell the story of the events somberly and proceed to sing silent night in German then English. Thank you Sabaton for making this and forever treasuring this memory. The song is just perfect!

[@burdyyyyyyyyyy6047]

And thank you for remeber the brave Soldiers on both sides

[@jameskizer9980]

Silent Night the only Christmas Carol I learned in three languages English, German, and Spanish.

[@vuncelantenweid2556]

Sie haben einen geilen Lehrer.

[@BrazilianImperialist]

Wholesome

[@ianrandall482]

My German teacher that was in the Africa Corp told me of the same story. Brothers in arms celebrated together, and the next day they all shot over each others head. They all realised that no body wanted to be there and that they had more income with each other than divided them. It is politicians that pit us against one another.

[@Southern_Crusader]

This song actually makes me cry. I mourn this war, which should have never been fought.

[@mileshill7196]

And its consequences are still felt to this day. If only our leaders could’ve followed the soldiers example.

[@aarondevaldez9134]

​​@@mileshill7196The reigning monarchs were my cousins. I bear the burden of such guilt, this war was a stupid, stupid family feud among my kin. I'm so sorry it came to all that...

[@Jmeon4eva]

​@@aarondevaldez9134The family feud exacerbated it, but the start was "some damned bs in the Balkans"

[@tristanridley1601]

​@@Jmeon4evaSort of? There were easy resolutions to the Balkan events. Basically all the powers agreed that Austria should be allowed to seek out the terrorists in Serbia, even Russia. And since Austria didn't want more Serbian land, there wasn't even a reason to fight.

[@cfban]

This is the war that broke civilization. Everything that came afterwards, from World War II, to all the genocides, to the Cold War, and the modern nihilism and despair, is a consequence of World War I.

[@NUGG1ES]

This should be playing at supermarkets from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. instead of All I Want For Christmas every day from November 1st to December 31st so the workers actually feel like getting up in the morning

[@blazikenking]

I would love to have Christmas Truce on the holiday playlists. If ever there was a real Christmas miracle, it was that event.

[@MeigetsuNoSeishin]

Please!!! I work at a grocery store and I'm Sick to Death of the same usual Christmas Songs. I'd LOVE songs like this playing instead!!

[@NUGG1ES]

@@MeigetsuNoSeishin XD i feel so sorry for you You better get a pay raise for listening to Mariah Carey all day every day

[@SpiffingNZ]

This is one of the only Christmas songs that I am enthusiastic over.

[@krisjones3473]

I had this blasting in my Isle overnight over Christmas

[@Geshiko-GuP]

Nearly been 110 years since that beautiful day of Brotherhood It shall never be forgotten

[@stevelittler4868]

I cannot thank you guys enough for keeping the memory of these soldiers alive. I will soon be visiting the grave of my great grandfather who fought at Ypres in 1917, Private William Barber of The Duke of Cornwall's light infantry lost his arm in that battle .i had the privilege of knowing him until he died at 92 the man will always be my hero, never forget always remember they gave their today for our tomorrow.

[@TimoHHH]

Here's to his memory. Greetings from Germany.

[@mrwannabeblacksmith8831]

Here to visit this masterpiece on repeat for the last couple of hours i can actually say that it is Christmas eve then on repeat tomorrow alllllllll day........thank you sabaton, this song is your gift to us that keeps on giving... Merry Christmas to everyone

[@brennanleadbetter9708]

A time of peace in a horrible war, we could use some peace nowadays with all the madness in the world.

[@RyanKenway]

welcome back, lads

[@its_saber1525]

Who said we ever left?

[@MaryKrauz]

Вся в мурашках, сопли.. слезы... настолько тронуло, все, ребята вы большие молодцы! Сегодня мы живем в непростое время и очень хочется, чтоб мир на земле настал 🙏❤

[@dink277]

Amen

[@jobadvbl]

Friede für uns alle!

[@АртемийКолесников-т6п]

Мир навсегда

[@TheNismo777]

I agree with you neighbour :) We're living the most peaceful times currently, but we can still improve it even more.

[@СергейРожков-т7б]

Пускай мир будет всегда, а вайна учитилем (Сори за ошибки)

[@timetravelingwolfman5387]

Once I heard "In a different world We would be friends" everytime I hear that statement I have a weight in my chest. To anyone out there know this. No matter your beliefs or your opinions. Or what you think is right. There is always a chance for all of us to be Friends and Brothers United. We don't need war. Thank you Sabaton for this video!

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Soldiers are strangers sent to fight other stranger by their overlords. The "Great War" achieved nothing other than creating death,, destruction and sowing the seeds of further hatred.

[@timetravelingwolfman5387]

@@michaelhalsall5684 I agree. You will never see the people who declared those wars fighting each other but still they insist on sending innocent to die for they're actions.

[@ЗабаваМикулишна-г6ш]

Thanx for your awesome words, im crying(

[@timetravelingwolfman5387]

@@ЗабаваМикулишна-г6ш No problem. What I said was heartfelt. Things like that need to be said as a reminder that we are all still humans and can be united.

[@Gottaculat]

I would say for the most part you're correct. It's a bit different, however, when the other person's core beliefs call for you and your family's death. Peace can only be obtained through reason, and peace is pretty much impossible with the unreasonable. As sad as it is, sometimes human life must be extinguished to preserve your own life and the lives of those around you. I wish it weren't so, but reality is what it is. That said, peaceful resolution should always be made an option. If it is refused, then the blood is on their hands, not yours.

[@MarkLac]

Merry Christmas Folks…let us have peace on this earth.

[@ghoststrider4878]

Merry Christmas fellas, keep rocking on

[@ggray5792]

My favorite part is Tommy shredding on an acoustic

[@evabackstrom3328]

Hoppas få höra denna låten på alla radiokanaler ❤

[@antoniomadrazo9059]

Я рад, что живу с Sabaton в одно время и могу наслаждаться ими. Спасибо.

[@noahpfeiffelman7682]

Finally. . . we can replace Mariah Carrey's "All I want for Christmas is you" with a song we can actually listen to on repeat and not get sick of it.

[@ScaleModel_Creations]

yea lets play this in malls and stores

[@helenhanson1001]

This song literally kills Mariahs Carrey’s “ all I want for Christmas is you” lol this song is epic!

[@MultiM4rty]

@@ScaleModel_Creations Sure, why the fuck not!

[@tomkuklik1730]

Sabaton - best band ever

[@niclas8777]

There is a plenty of metal Christmas song or at least covers out there Christopher Lee even made some covers of Christmas songs with his band before he passed my he rest in peace

[@nomad2305]

A metal, historical Christmas song. They have truly ascended

[@josephrupsis4623]

I think it would be cool if they did a song on Washington crossing the Delaware to attack the mercenaries on Christmas night

[@sstrykert]

@@josephrupsis4623 has no American band done this?

[@kikedli]

I think I play it on christmas

[@sstrykert]

@@kikedli it's in my top 5. Neck & neck w/Bing & co.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

Sabaton the best history teacher you never had in school.

[@artisan09]

I think the Christmas Truce proves to me that even at humanities lowest point, we prefer to be kind to one another.

[@anti-theocrat8815]

Amen it really restores my faith in humanity

[@fatcarl76]

I thought that too, until this last month :(

[@the.everchosen]

What happened bro?​@@fatcarl76

[@Vergil_dark_Knight]

@@fatcarl76gaza?

[@fatcarl76]

@Vergil749 correct. Seeing so many ppl I know that raise their voice for every injustice be quiet on this. Knowing thr US is funding it. And seeing the atrocities from Motaz and others every day.

[@Nordern]

That piano sound and fade into the guitar was absoluitely legendary!

[@giorgiostegher5504]

Agreed, absolutely stunning. The rest too, of course. Another stunning masterpiece. Also Nordern, balds together strong?

[@cobrageneral556]

Wow,you,hi nordern.

[@julesbenedictcatalan4904]

Oh hello, Norden!

[@highmarshaloftheblacktempl1708]

Bald

[@wetwillyis_1881]

I agree, it's also nice that Joachim can still slam his knee with a piano too.

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

Love it and proud to be a small part of this! 🔥

[@cemtexx]

Great song and Great vocals at the end Floor!!!

[@Jonke75]

I knew I recognised that powerful female voice at 6:50 into the clip. Just never guessed :)

[@heathercaudle5444]

Absolutely spellbinding vocals at the end. Knew it was you right away

[@madcinder257]

Your vocals floor me every time

[@armandthevagabond8641]

Your voice was a great addition to the outro, lovely, thank you Floor.

[@CastleShield]

We are men. We don't cry on Titanic. We cry on Sabaton.

[@christopherjameshaywood9982]

Because when we see the video and hear the music it hits us hard as we no all the pain and suffering that went through and it hits us hard and then we think of what’s going on today 😢😢 it’s a shame that we all can’t live together in peace the world bigger enough

[@stanislavarbuzov9428]

Так и есть

[@Nougification]

It's true brother😢

[@dybo3793]

Amen

[@Korayyoss]

I cried on titanic too, man. even though I was literally holding hands with my gf when I watched it. ah, good old days.

[@dvgaming15]

It's official: This is the best (and most emotional) Christmas song in years! Well done once again, Sabaton!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you!

[@falloutlupus2135]

You can say that again! Was bawling.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

the Brown-Stigler incident happened days before Christmas, so No Bullets Fly is also an emotional Christmas song!

[@SCAR_the_Band]

In years?! Century's mate, Century's

[@Meier8Link]

@@SCAR_the_Band Well we are early in the second one, so at this point of history no one made better so could we say Millenium ?

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Fantastic as always. A great reminder that men can still find their humanity in the midst of inhumanity.

[@wesleywilkinson6629]

agreed! #lestweforget

[@absolutelybased3251]

I hope you're going to make a video on this song

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

@@absolutelybased3251 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHmvp4GMr759aq8

[@absolutelybased3251]

@@VloggingThroughHistory Well damn, ask and you shall receive!

[@blitzmotion]

#lestweforget

[@TheSylfaein]

Not gonna lie, this video made me shed tears - having read about this tiny spark of hope in history's war-torn times amplified the emotional impact.

[@JimiMitchell]

it makes me shed tears too, I believe we are all brothers and sisters on this earth. We do not need to fight each other ever regardless of what our politicians and world leaders tell us

[@dbkkdb9664]

I had the same feeling just watching I had tears.

[@wilmagregg3131]

its a moment that shows everything good with humanity a brief beam of light to keep up hope for our species that good is still outthere in us even if the grimness and violence of reality trys to push us to cynism and depresison

[@tankholmes4773]

Same

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Frenchies in the Trenchies it's always special

[@TN-uu3xk]

The time has come... to blast this masterpiece over the neighbors boring Christmas jingles

[@Sabaton]

Metal Christmas spirit calls for it 😎

[@PowerRangerfan]

​@@SabatonReally cool to hear from you guys. You absolutely hit this out of the park.

[@kavvi9605]

thought of doing the same thing, hope one of my neighbors is epic enough to recognize it and sign

[@AZZslaughter1ST]

@@Sabaton I will blast this so loud and long. This is my offical Christmas Song.

[@wolframvonstein7303]

Same here!

[@AlfredFJones1776]

I’m so happy that you guys are doing another WW1 album. Too much to talk about just to have one album.

[@silkmentilidie9177]

Agreed

[@sleepytt9537]

On the other hand, there is so much other history to make albums of!

[@Strongnurgling]

Good part its Christmas

[@aardappel8450]

@@sleepytt9537 Which means they will be releasing plenty of albums in the future :)

[@Nuka0420]

I think this is only a single

[@MigueldeLys]

I can not believe Sabaton traveled back in time just to record a music video! This has been a very beautiful tribute to one of the most human episodes among the craziness of War. Mycket bra!

[@crusty5525]

Well they did it before with verdun

[@starkiller140]

Maestro de Lys un placer verlo aquí

[@101BULLET]

Waiting for a r/whooosh

[@Stone455]

@@101BULLET me too but ill still have hope that it does not happen

[@dntfrgtbtm3646]

Hola, podrías sacar video de está canción?

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

Me and bois putting aside our differences for a game of footie

[@ivankalinic7094]

The War was Thundering in your head.... but then it stopped... for a day.

[@bernardreinhartkoper8917]

can't wait to see the live performance audiences playing football while Joakim tapping the piano keys

[@ivankalinic7094]

@@bernardreinhartkoper8917 bringing a football ball on a performance both in Belfast and Dublin. When they come.

[@Hk5463-t1o]

Well the war would only intensify if they brought football to the Caucasus front

[@theabomb8305]

Just a good game of soccer with friends

[@stevens1-o7s]

All these guys of the 1914 christmas truce are legends but the first guy to step out of the trench with his hands up is an absolute legend

[@Alpine_oaks]

He was a 16 year old British soldier who stepped out

[@leonardobarrera1405]

​@@Alpine_oaksIt's was just a kid...

[@Iamtabbu]

@@Alpine_oaksdamn

[@Danquebec01]

Imagine. He could easily have been shot at, by any of the more than dozen armed men on the other side. He took a serious risk.

[@lukaswarkus677]

There are Accounts that it was german from saxony , they was also the first who sang and kaiser Willhelm was the one who gave the Xmas trees

[@Kulsprutejojjo]

Finally, a Christmas song that I actually want to hear outside of December.

[@medegoodger896]

Ikr

[@thesaltytanker4890]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@thesaltytanker4890]

@aswer huio Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe this year is 107 year anniversary this Christmas

[@mandolorian63ru87]

It's "Shchedryk" - Christmas Russian-Ukrainian folk song

[@danielnanovic3395]

You f*cking said it! This is what I’m talking about.

[@TankTheTech]

This has to be the most production I've ever seen on a music video, and it absolutely delivers. Cannot wait for this album and to see what they come up with after this one. These guys are the MASTERS of storytelling in music, and I love this band so damn much.

[@TigBiddyGothGF]

We gonna see a reaction to this masterpiece, tech? :)

[@paladinminipedro707]

best damn world history teachers ever!!

[@USN1985dos]

I say that should go to the Bismarck video, but this is incredible too.

[@101stub]

Deutschland by Rammstein pips it from a production point of view, but I always love the Sabaton video clips. Brilliant video.

[@reanoess]

Tank reaction please!

[@roguegameproductions]

-my grandfather told me once, when he was on france defending a city, on that day of 24th there was a cease fire of 3 days, 3 days both sides smile, eat and play togheter, 2 weeks later the enemy fall back for a reason: they could not shoot their new friends... Thanks Sabaton, let us all remenber this truce and those who die for that day

[@deathdragon2283]

Most of the units that partook in a truce ended up being moved to different areas because they wouldn’t fight.

[@roguegameproductions]

@@deathdragon2283 I heard that too, but is allways a great story...

[@Aracnah]

@@deathdragon2283 I guess that´s the exact reason why there was the threat of court mashals for anyone who partook on possible future truces.

[@grassblock7668]

This shows how devastating war is for a human. My family used to watch over a 96 year old man-who has sadly passed away now-and he would tell stories about WW2 every now and then. He mentioned the Chrismas truce once or twice,every time he did I would just cry like a baby. May him and all soldiers rest in peace

[@Mwraf]

Also, this "Great War" is nothing but politics and it was a war against brothers

[@MyGamer125]

I was hoping you guys would do a song about this, but wasn't sure if it could be done in your usual style. I look forward to whatever it is you did though! It's going to be epic!

[@VersedFlame]

While you wait, check out The Ballad of Bull if you haven't already so you know more or less what to expect from this :p

[@WasabiSniffer]

They went the completely different route with fields of Flanders, might happen here too

[@ntfdbrs2562]

its already out on spotify if it's past midnight in your timezone

[@weethomo2492]

@@ntfdbrs2562 welp, time to change my time zone

[@justin529s7]

@@VersedFlame Im expecting something like cliffs of gallipoli

[@crybond007]

Imagine the confusion those soldiers had back then... It is truly one of the best stories of mankind, one that shows that despite all the terrors a human being can endure, at the end of the day is still a human being, not a machine made for war. I, personally, have the utmost respect for Sabaton because with their powerful music they manage to show us very important moments from our history and we shall remember what our ancestors did and what shall we do in the future. Once again, congratulations and keep up the good work! Epic as always!

[@wonderdakka]

I like to think sometimes, war was not meant for us. I don't know how to explain it well in words other than, the only reason war exists is cause the factors that lead to it always will, and we are forced to answer the call, the reason I say forced is due to the fact, no one wants to die, but they will die fighting. I hope that gets my idea out respectfully.

[@tonarsilverwolf6485]

@@wonderdakka I see what you are getting at

[@sikness1924]

Society during the great war had a very different morality and code of honor than during IIWW, that is why you had british soldiers bury the Red Baron with all the honors after finally defeating him, it truly was the last major conflict with a sense of knighthood. Sure there were awful moments and the use of chemical weapons an asshole move, but the stories of IWW have a different feeling to them, more heroic in my opinion

[@natehetzer5507]

@@wonderdakka "war was not meant for us" I'm stealing that for the next thing I write.

[@grimalkin6676]

@@sikness1924 there are stories like that from ww2 though.

[@Alexor715]

*"We were soldiers, carried the war on our shoulders"* It can't be more Sabaton-ish than this...

[@marvin-dailyhacksundmehr9546]

Sabaton hat letztens ausversehen was öffentlich gemacht und dann schnell unlisted gemacht, aber ich hab den link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOXkmNvg72ogpI

[@impa2787]

@@marvin-dailyhacksundmehr9546 yeah that looks a bit sketchy.

[@Stoppel.]

Und was willst Du uns damit sagen? Daß Sabaton das spielt? ;) Kann ich mir irgendwie nicht vorstellen...

[@lenoxx24]

Eden's gate

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

​@@marvin-dailyhacksundmehr9546what's the video called? KZbin broke links, the link doesn't work

[@Warrior-Of-Virtue]

Two years later and I still tear up when I watch this. Merry Christmas, my fellow metal heads.

[@g.b.255]

I saw a film about this event. “Merry Christmas” is a cross-border production. It would be too nice if this event were to repeat itself today. My thoughts are with the people who cannot experience Christmas in peace.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

Same. It's a tear jerker

[@haraldimre7862]

You are not the only one...

[@RamonRodriguez-hq7vn]

I am not a metal head, merry Christmas brother.

[@PiscatorLager]

Wtf? Why didn't Tommy play a Tommy? 😂

[@grandemaggio1902]

Bruh I cannot see tommy with mustache 😂

[@flakkanone_0929]

His here

[@NaroOwO]

0:27

[@spinostroyer1259]

The return of the king

[@EvanMichaelRobbins]

They didn’t use Thompson’s in WW1. Boxes full of them arrived in France on the November 11 but they were never used in combat.

[@attentivegingy48]

This might just be a perfect song. It has a positive message about peace and enjoyment of life, it sounds amazing, and it's made by passionate people who actually care about what they do. 10/10 the only Christmas song I'll play year round.

[@ZeusGamingAOM]

This song should play in malls during Christmas.

[@attentivegingy48]

@@ZeusGamingAOM you're God dude! Make that shit happen!

[@lorens7958]

@@ZeusGamingAOM would have been so epic!!!

[@DreadEyed]

I can already feel some Gamers screaming "PEACE WAS NEVER AN OPTION"

[@SirDrakeFrancis]

@@DreadEyed yeah lol they will wait for them to leave the trenches disarmed to free kill them

[@RusticShadow]

The Christmas Truce: one of the most uplifting stories in a war full of misery, but then also one of the most heartbreaking gut-punches when you remember these men had to resume fighting as soon as that day was done.

[@mcklub]

And the next year the people who tried for another truce were fired upon

[@guerney2000]

@@mcklub Yes, especially since commanders specifically ordered attacks and artillery barrages before Christmas to make sure both sides hated each others enough. And I guess by 1915 average soldier had too many dead friends and relatives to even want to try it

[@mcklub]

@@guerney2000 There still were cases of soldiers fraternizing going on, or at least attempting to, sides developing "live and let live" policy, agreeing not to attack during morning washing times and such. SOldiers simply trying to make their own situations slightly more bearable. Because let's be honest, a grunt at the front line doesn't give a damn what some high-ranking medal-sporting prick miles and miles away from the front lines, sitting comfortably in their officer quarters, enjoying warm meals... a front line grunt doesn't care what such brass "wants" A soldier in ww1 wants to survive.

[@Gioeufshi]

It is not as uplifting when you realize that it had nothing to do with not harming each other but rather giving themselves a day off.

[@Ackalan]

@@mcklub "If you should falter, remember that captain Darling and I are behind you." "About thirty five *miles* behind you."

[@carolegreen9938]

I am a 76 year old Granny and this brought tears to my eyes. The stupidity of war.

[@arjanburggraaf2088]

As long as it is the mere calling of men to be men... in prevention of falling into a decline of socialism/communism.... we good. God bless you Granny ;)

[@matthiasschreiter1386]

Ich war 10 Jahre alt und hörte diese Geschichte von einem Kriegsteilnehmer. Damals verstand ich sie nicht. Es gab auch den sinnlosen Tod seines Kameraden.Jeder Krieg ist ein Verbrechen, keine Mutter gibt ihren Sohn für den Krieg

[@connoroellerich7012]

None of us are truly enemies of each other. personal pride, petty excuses and child-like antics of politicians and people of influence are the cause of all of it. In the end we put aside all of that and attain Men of Real honor, Real love for family and Real understanding of what all of these things can cause only then can war truly be brought to an end

[@Bluewizard55]

Also shows that metal can reach all ages. Thank you, you are probably the coolest grandma ever.

[@CaptainVaanSmith]

they fight for friends family and nation. never for government that used them. abuse the power and it will strike back

[@ViktorKlemming]

"Warfootball is a simple game: 22 soldiers chase a ball for 90 minutes and, in the end, unlike wars, the Germans always win". - Gary Lineker

[@jacobf6945]

You gotta admit though, it takes a lot of effort to defeat them.

[@Slayinator96]

Everyone keeps ganging up on them though lol

[@Lord_Numpty]

I'm stealing that, it's hilarious. Interesting enough, as the others have said, in both World Wars, notably more countries were on the Allied powers than the Central/Axis powers. WW1; Allies; Britain (which at the time included Austalia), USA, Italy, France, Serbia and Russia Central powers; Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, the Ottoman empire. WW2; Allies; USA (E-fucking-ventually), Britain (again with Australia), France, Russia (who joined six months before America) and China. Axis; Germany, Italy, Japan.

[@rashkavar]

@@Lord_Numpty There's several other powers that signed on the Axis side. Romania and Bulgaria both their armies involved in the invasion of the Soviet Union. Indeed, the operation that turned the tide in Stalingrad (Operation Uranus - the encirclement of German forces in Stalingrad) involved cutting through the Romanian Third and Fourth armies, which were guarding the Germans' flank. Finland was also an ally of Germany in what they called the Continuation War, but unlike Romania and Bulgaria, they weren't ultranationalist nutjobs like the Nazis, they just wanted to reclaim territory lost to the Soviets in the Winter War of 1939. And if you start including minor international powers rather than the ones on the front lines in Europe (and the Pacific in WWII) you get multiple representatives on every continent (except Antarctica, due to the lack of countries) picking sides. Canada, Brazil, Peru, the fighting in Africa (mostly because they were colonies and getting dragged into the war by their European overlords)...a full list of belligerants for either war is *very* long.

[@derederekat9051]

@@Lord_Numpty it was the British Empire with a fuck ton of colonies, that alone is a formidable enemy.

[@treestar22]

We must NEVER forget this song. Not only does it show that there can be humanity in war, but it shows that the soldiers on the front aren't fighting each other, but fighting because their higher powers told them to. This is such a beautiful song that tells such a powerful story. Excellent job Sabaton!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you for your message!

[@treestar22]

@@Sabaton No, thank YOU for putting out this absolute MASTERPIECE!

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

how did they get by with using their actual names? could have made them up

[@treestar22]

@@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk Idk. It probably helps that they aren't named something jim "Jimbob III Jr." or "Thimothy Bobule" lol

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

not funny!

[@History-Secrets]

Sabaton is a mix of History and good Music, and that's why I like it!! I love the clip, the Trenches of WW1! Greetings from the western front! 💪

[@__40su]

hi

[@trashpope2867]

the problem is we are in October 29 but the music slap

[@samtiuzer123.]

И вам с восточного здравствуйте.

[@peshodoktora9966]

Greetings from the Doiran front

[@Rick-uq4bz]

@Ares Lictor The shops in the town where I live have had theirs up since around the end of September

[@marco_7259]

A crime that this video only has 14 million views. This song is a masterpiece. The video absolutely amazing and also a masterpiece

[@jeffk1482]

Agreed! I saw that just now (coming back to watch again) and thought “WTF?!?” This video after 2 years sh/be in the hundreds of millions.

[@vexile1239]

It will build

[@KaksoispisteDDD]

This is one of the only Christmas songs I can listen to even when its nearly summer

[@Sabaton]

A song for all seasons 😎

[@nakoyuub9403]

@@Sabaton yes!

[@goji3908]

@@Sabaton my man is still replying after 5 months

[@ΚοινωνικόςΟρθολογιστής]

@@Sabaton Indeed. Hope you enjoyed Easter guys

[@davecrupel2817]

@@Sabaton "A song for all seasons" sounds like a great Sabaton lyric, or even song title.

[@galyabian976]

What can I say? Yes, this song is deep and can touches every soul. Bravo!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you!

[@sstrykert]

@@Sabaton Joakim seems to have a keyboard cat vibe about him in some parts of this. Like pure bliss while playing. As it should be in music. Another facet of the video crafted in& appreciated❤😊

[@tvorchtvorch9823]

...

[@robertpeel3771]

Going to try to blast this through my schools intercom before Christmas break wish me luck

[@broderzzcompany]

And you better touch the English dictionary or something, seriously, learn English.

[@jonpowell4246]

One of the things I love about Sabaton, listening to their music does 2 things to me. 1:puts a fire in my blood and motivates me to finish whatever it is I start 2: pulls on my heartstrings with their lyrics until a lump is in my throat and a tear in my eyes. If you guys are reading this, you're awesome. Please don't stop putting out your music.

[@Sabaton]

We appreciate you inspiring message Jon, thank you fror writing! 😎

[@Liesbeth22]

Same emotions!

[@jonpowell4246]

@@Sabaton on the contrary, you guys continue to inspire me. It's your music that helps me fight on through my toughest of work days. I don't think I could ever thank you enough for that.

[@kubinojilem5958]

True!

[@shewolfsiren]

@@SabatonWatching your “Christmas Truce” has become a Christmas tradition for me. I’m featuring it in one of my stories, too! I hope you don’t mind that

[@RachelMckinit]

This is what I love about Sabaton. They aren't pro-war. They're very much anti-war, but with a strong idea for the sacrifice and bravery of these men.

[@maximumcrazygames5062]

They don't promote War, but they do aknowledge the courage & sacrifice of those that fought.🥲🫡🫡

[@valenrn8657]

Lest we forget. I'm in gen Y.

[@SpaceDuckQuack]

This is the only Christmas song ill allow to play before Halloween.

[@joshvercekaites1804]

Agreed

[@y33t23]

The only song allowed to play in malls 100 times a day 3 months in a row

[@NuggetsAutomotive]

So magestic...

[@SpaceDuckQuack]

@@NuggetsAutomotive quack!

[@m-v-p6061]

When I hear this song I remember as if it was yesterday, when as a little boy I always went to my great-grandpa after school and he told me stories from the wars just like in the song. He had to fight both world wars as a soldier. His stories were mostly as moving as your song. Thanks to you I can see him in front of me and hear his voice. Thank you very much for this epic journey through time. His name was Paul, rest in peace .

[@freyallarganswald4746]

We have a lot to learn from our elders. I lost two great grandfathers and a great uncle in the trenches of WW1. most ordinary soldiers on all sides were manual workers who had never experienced the military or war. It must have been awful, a hell on Earth that they had been thrust into. @M - v - P I’m glad your great grandfather survived both wars and was able to pass on his wisdom and experiences to you.

[@romanknight7199]

Cherish these stories. Use them as lessons. Many thanks and much respect to your great grandfather.

[@hunk9891]

awesome

[@m-v-p6061]

@@freyallarganswald4746 he lives on in my heart

[@KitWriter]

Why is it that Sabaton is the only band that can bring me to tears with songs about battlefield kindness. This song did it. No Bullets Fly got me for all of 2014 and 2015, but it still gets me now and then. Uprising is another one that hits me with that mental visual … maybe because I have four sons. Powerful, Sabaton. Very powerful. The imagery measures up to the song. Amazing job.

[@generalerica4123]

The Ballad of Bull is another one. For me at least.

[@darthdangerzone6666]

Your not alone having Sabaton bring you to tears with their music👍

[@bactrosaurus]

@@generalerica4123 yes its so underrated

[@youwantmyname9208]

In battlefield, all kinds of emotions will be shown, from loyal kindness to evil from hell

[@ericdravenashecorven]

Inmate 4859 is my kryptonite (and now this one of course). The chorus sends me every time. The fact that they tried to strike his name from the history books and then at the end of the song when they say "WE know his name."

[@ExploringProphecy]

My great grandfather fought in that terrible war. He was sent to fetch an AWOL soldier who ventured into a nearby forest. Upon meeting that soldier, he heard him explain how pointless and cruel the war was. After hearing him speak, my grandfather decided to stay in that forest with him.

[@Hlkers]

Do you have any stories about your great grandfather?

[@ExploringProphecy]

Yeah, he saw bodies twitching and moving on the battlefield (they were filled with rats). He even saw cheese they had to eat move (they were filled with maggots). He was captured by the Germans at one point, and when it happened he successfully prevented one of his comrades from aiming his rifle, thus keeping them from getting killed and preserving his bloodline (he has 100s of descendants now). After his capture and getting marched by the Germans, he once tried to pick up a head of cabbage from the ground but was rifle-butted for doing so.

[@miracafsin7386]

1. No bullets Fly 2. Christmas Truce This songs makes me cry so hard

[@Skeletronik-cz1op]

En Livstid i Krig?

[@heroniusnapalmv6990]

And a hammer has fallen

[@Drag0nvil]

Soldiers are still humans not monsters. In a way soldiers from both sides are the victims of failed diplomacy or other failures by their rulers.

[@miracafsin7386]

@@Skeletronik-cz1op That song is dramatic too. But not enough for make me cry

[@miracafsin7386]

@@Drag0nvil How they fight each other after treaty? This is so heavy.

[@Aa_ron]

This song needs to be number one worldwide for Christmas as a reminder that even during one of the most horrific conflicts in recent history that moments of humanity still existed. Especially in a world of social media where it feels like people strive to divide rather than unite

[@henrikg1388]

Yes, it brings me to tears, even thinking that it started off with soldiers singing "Silent Night" in their own language, and the guns went silent.

[@d4rkgaming463]

Yes we need to make this number one!

[@ΚοινωνικόςΟρθολογιστής]

You said it all. Congratulations.

[@icouldntthinkofaname3419]

then lets get it there my friend :D

[@Greasy__Bear]

ironically' though we are not shooting each other, there is less in common between the sides now than there were during ww1 the cultures were basicly exactly the same but with different languages. We no longer can agree on basic morality.

[@agp11001]

"Herr Leutnant, why does the Swede with the weird haircut get a piano right in the trench, but I can't get a second pair of socks? Also, Tommy ROCKING that Menjou mustache.

[@cartoonthetoon.2724]

"Ah you must be new, that's Sabaton. They make music about us and our brothers stories. They're actually pretty good. If we ever return home I'll play you a few of their songs."

[@gajeel9798]

I love it

[@john_ipu8721]

Must be the reason he threw a grenade all the way over No Man's Land

[@laffantion3189]

@@john_ipu8721 at some points the trenches were only 50 meters apart, what a good thrower could do.

[@marvin-dailyhacksundmehr9546]

Sabaton hat letztens ausversehen was öffentlich gemacht und dann schnell unlisted gemacht, aber ich hab den link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOXkmNvg72ogpI

[@iamReddington]

Putting the actual Truce aside, I love, truly love how Sabaton never takes sides. They tell a story and play good music, they don't choose one or the other. I cherish Sabaton so much for doing something most bands can't, teaching history while providing good music. I've learned more from Sabaton's songs and Sabaton history than I have in a long time.

[@darthnihilusthebestsith]

"They never pick a side", then they make a song named 'The rise of Evil', they make a song celebrating war criminal Witold Pilecki, they call Saddam insect of terror while repeating data proven fake that was used to justify the II Gulf War, they literally tell every battle from the pov of one single side and it all perfectly aligns with Western narrative.

[@lordbonney9779]

@regi grenski fax

[@apollo1694]

They definitely take sides haha

[@arthurmoore9488]

​@regi grenski I'd say that there's a large difference between the evils of men like Hitler and most common soldiers, even though they were enabling and perpetuating his evil. On the other hand, WW1 was terrible, and both sides did kill quite a few civilians (though Russia and the Ottomans take the prize). However, today we don't think of it as death camps, slavery, and fascism. Because it wasn't about that, and was not the goal. My personal takeaway is that WW2 is remembered more for the cartoon insane level of villainy than anything else. The death toll was massive, but that's not going to be the first thing we think of when it comes to that war.

[@iamReddington]

@@apollo1694 No, they don't. Sabaton making a song that focuses on one side or one person doesn't mean they are taking sides. They TEACH HISTORY via their songs. Y'all need to use your brains.

[@ianrocha9138]

Merry Christmas to everyone. Thank you Sabaton for your masterpiece of a song. I get emotional every time I hear it. Thank you for keeping the memories of so many brave men and women, from all over the world, Alice with your music.

[@Sabaton]

It is our privilege. Thank you for writing!

[@TheMegadethMonk]

Love how "Carol of the Bells" was incorporated in the piano and the song revolves around it. It's a perfectly melancholy yet joyous song. Sabaton has created yet another masterpiece.

[@fernsehfreak12]

Exactly, and at 6:06 it even switches completely to carol of the bells for a moment. :D

[@jsharik2466]

That’s what I thought! Awesome.

[@MrXbow4300]

Completely agree with you on that.

[@VolodymyrNorden]

Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, with music by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914[1] and lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky. The song is based on the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk".His plans to leave the country, along with the fact that he was killed by a Soviet agent, also indicate political reasons for his death

[@hexnagumo4102]

Here in India, in our 8th Grade English textbook, our first chapter is actually a story about the Christmas Truce! I don't know if any of my friends remember it, but reading it always touched my heart. I loved it, though I ultimately didn't look much into it, thinking it was another one of those too-good-to-be-true stories. I thought that, till I saw this video. And realized it actually happened. I've been crying for an hour now. But I'm happy. Thank you, Sabaton! From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@willrogers3793]

It might be difficult to find a copy of it in India, but I would love to recommend a movie about this event to you: “Joyeaux Noël”. It does a very good job of depicting the Christmas Truce from the point of view of the British, French and Germans, and is also one of the most emotional movies I’ve ever seen.

[@colinmerritt7645]

Hello, Hex. It is too good to be true...and yet it's true anyway.. If you study history closely, somehow during our darkest hours, humanity finds a way to shine through regardless.

[@RadioactiveNapalm]

If I remember correctly some of the Indian troops held a seize fire for German troops on the western front so they could celebrated Christmas. While they didn’t celebrate with them it was honorable

[@hexnagumo4102]

@@RadioactiveNapalm I need to look into that!

[@TheSentinelStone]

Imagine a world where the Christmas Truce was the end of the war. Not because the powers that be declared an end, but because all of the soldiers on both sides collectively refused to fight anymore.

[@merryrose6788]

Yes, that's what we want. What if people listened to Christmas Truce and Tommy's A Christmas Carol, with the Dickens story advising us all to live everyday as if it is Christmas, to keep Christmas in our hearts every day of the year.

[@jordanpease3329]

That's actually what would've happened until the captains were all court-martialed. Very sad.

[@369destroyer]

Im trying to write a fantasy story based ariund the WW1 era, and frankly Im tempted to use that idea.

[@TheSentinelStone]

@@369destroyer go for it if you want to use it!

[@eriklagergren7124]

That would have been so beautiful

[@MrNekoPanzer]

The only song in many years to make me tear up, not only for its beautiful composition. But for the sheer effort and story it tells, while also being a hell of joy to listen too. Thank you and Merry Christmas everyone!

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for appreciating it, it's really our privilege to tell these stories. Merry Christmas! 🤘

[@lordicedewd4375]

Just used this song to teach my 7 yo daughter that an enemy in war is not necessarily a bad person but a human being. On the 1st of november we allways visit Henri-Chapelle War Cemetery and visit an unknown soldier. Now she starts to realize the madness ... I'm so glad she 's allready a fan of Sabaton (especially of Hannes) and I can use the music we love to teach her things that matter in life ... thanks Sabaton

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@recording_closet9100]

reading this made my day

[@BRUH-xn4dg]

Once she gets old, she will share your wisdom and the things that you teach, to his son or her daughter, and may the things that you said to her will be sent to more and more generations

[@barbaravance6774]

This makes me so happy! We homeschooled our sons. And Sabaton music is a perfect way to teach children history! 💕🙏 from OH 🇺🇸

[@isaiahwelch8066]

This...made my day. If hope springs eternal, then where there is darkness, that darkness can never win as long as there is but a glimmer of light that exists. If that light exists, then hope exists, and it shall never fade. You, sir, give me hope that future generations will never forget the sacrifices and stories of the men who have fought, and given, so much. Sacrificed so much. If for no other reason, than to give the future a chance to shine so much brighter than it did in their day. Bless you, and especially your little one, these holidays in 2021. May they find you well, and find you safe.

[@pauleriknorton5168]

My English grandfather was a WW I veteran. ... The story of this brave truce from that war has fascinated me for years - I have taught it as an English teacher in school, I have read about it, seen a (french) film about it - and now for the first time heard a song about it - And this video does the story justice. Great work, Sabaton ! You help us remember ! Thanks a lot!

[@steffenseitter4791]

There is a also the gemrna movie "Merry Christmas" about that topic.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

The snoopy and the red baron song is lightly based on it too and was how I learned about it through that song and my dad telling me about what the song actualy ment. Ever since learning about the Christmas Miracle it's been one of my absoulte favorte moment in human history where men realised even if just for a brief moment war is pointless and only helps bureaucrats who don't even know they exist. It was a moment were solders chose instead of being wariors but to be human and to give their fellow man a rest from the hell their foolish leaders had thrust them into and just enjoy a nice quiet Christmas espacly since they knew for many it might be their last. It was a moment of true courage that showed that even in the darkest of times there's always a little glimer of light.

[@HB-rx1le]

@@demi-fiendoftime3825 There was also a WWII incident involving Franz Steiger and- I kid you not- Charlie Brown. Brown’s plane was damaged after a bombing run, and Steiger escorted him out of the area rather than shoot him down. After the war, the two apparently found each other and became friends. Steiger was lucky his commanders likely never heard of it, or else he would have been treated as the German, French, Scots, and English were after the WWI Christmas Truce.

[@HB-rx1le]

@@demi-fiendoftime3825 Wow, so I googled about the Franz Stigler (correct name) and Charlie Brown incident, and apparently this same man or band has a song about it, too. Had no idea because I’ve never heard of him/them, I only found this video looking for a History Channel documentary about the Christmas Truce. I’m going to listen to it now, too.

[@sayre3216]

@@HB-rx1le such a fantastic song. Make sure you watch sabatons animated video about it.

[@CaptainActually1]

This just FEELS like a Christmas song, but is still just as uniquely Sabaton as any of their other music!

[@eliz_scubavn]

For some reason the tune reminds me of the song ‘Carol of the Bells’.

[@dream431ca]

Sabaton will always be one of my most important metal bands I have ever discovered. To bring history back to life with their music, to never forget these stories of humanity is a wonder to behold. These guys are incredible.

[@sstrykert]

Preserving memories one song at a time

[@the11382]

They also created the most epic christmass song.

[@Smetman]

The Christmas Truce was a story that stuck with me forever since learning about it 20-something years ago in elementary school... Seeing and hearing this piece of art about it gave me goosebumps from start to end! Wow! Amazing! Sabaton, you guys are awesome!

[@Theamerican_1776]

At long last, the Christmas song has landed. Now I can celebrate the season properly, and subject my family to this beautiful melody because it is technically a Christmas song, much like Die Hard is a Christmas Movie

[@Appl3Pi3_365]

and home alone

[@luftwaffebomber1340]

Play Screaming Eagles too

[@billmelater6470]

Don't forget, Tommy Johansson made a Christmas Album. Give it a listen if you haven't already!!

[@ronaldfrechette2045]

The very traditional sounds of the holidays combined with fascinating history and powerful new music and lyrics. This song needs a big push on mainstream radio and I need to be singing it with 30 or 40 friends in a bar Christmas Eve. This should be a holiday classic for years to come.

[@tanyavondegurechaff8773]

the problem is, do you have 30+ friends?

[@ronaldfrechette2045]

@@tanyavondegurechaff8773 Christmas everyone is your friend. It's right there in the song. The whole bar will sing along 😋

[@comradesam3382]

@@tanyavondegurechaff8773 when you get drunk everyone is a friend

[@tanyavondegurechaff8773]

@@comradesam3382 you’re not wrong

[@michaelbujaki2462]

I think it will be.

[@alemon9727]

This is one of those Sabaton songs that bring tears to a man's eyes! Sabaton is the best!

[@johnnyredux4019]

Salute!

[@thamidurandilbandara415]

yes sir!

[@PaintballnetMedia]

So true!

[@onejoestar42]

try listening to The Hammer Has Fallen by Sabaton

[@Meier8Link]

Really true

[@sargeras73]

I feel the christmas truce is one of the most beautiful and underappreciated moments in the whole of modern history , showing that even during the hardest moments of humanity's history, humanity was well and alive and that regular people , who had nothing against each other, were forced to fight each other

[@mikoto7693]

I don’t know how, after the truce and realising we’re just humans that they could just go back to trying to kill each other.

[@kelvinluk9121]

@@mikoto7693 because the high brass forced them to fight or else got shot with treason charges iirc those who participated in the truce were punished in some sort for their seeking for peace

[@jeromethiel4323]

@@mikoto7693 It's what we do. Humans are very flawed creatures. I mean that in a lot of ways. For example we seem hell bent on destroying the very ecology that keeps us alive. While Humankind was great potential, i think we are too selfish as a species to survive unless we evolve to be better humans.

[@loganwolverine5849]

I think this shows how flawed our systems are, those leading the fights in war should chose wether it ends in a truce or not. It’s happened before.

[@PonuryDrwal]

Well, now we have another example of humanity of modern history - Ukraine war and help that is given by polish people. This initiative is coming from the "bottom", not from the "Top" - government have nothing do with it. They just doing "political marketing" based on that - whole support for Ukraine is coming from private pockets of whole polish citizens.

[@William_Newgate]

"we where Soldiers, Carrying the War on our Shoulders" Hits Different... 100% my new Favorite Sabaton Song! Thank you guys!

[@miriammariarojaslopez1276]

Were*

[@CountOxymagomedovMMA]

The only Christmas song that make grown men cry. 🤘🎄

[@blookyuwu]

"We were soldiers." "Carried the war on our shoulders" That quote hits hard

[@arnhwow7962]

Ради чего мы хороним своих друзей..

[@viktorgombos4975]

Honestly every single line hits hard in this masterpiece

[@blookyuwu]

@@viktorgombos4975 thats true

[@TheA4knight]

@@arnhwow7962we were all friends!

[@alanpaulonascimento]

That quote always drives me into tears! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kasparaskulpavicius3141]

This is the only song that do force me to tear up. Truly perfection. I don't get how Sabaton did it but this is a masterpiece

[@Sabaton]

Thank you so much! 🤘

[@freddyman6458]

Same

[@yrm1594]

The final solution too

[@pauline_f328]

Same 😭

[@Blitze9792]

If you haven't already, you should listen to their cover of '1916'.

[@outlawtacos1004]

This song has now become a tradition for me every year in December, the lyrics make it feel like you are experiencing first hand a slight amount of humanity, in an otherwise terrifying time on the front lines of the Great war. Happy Holidays Sabaton 🤘

[@sstrykert]

👍🎄🧑‍🎄❄️☃️⛪🙏🎁✌️🌟😇

[@Sabaton]

We love becoming part of your everyday life habits 😉 Thanks a lot!

[@Nastya_Lady]

​@@SabatonС Рождеством 🎄🎉🌟🎆🎅❄️

[@asusg73hj]

Never thought a Sabaton song whould bring to tears. Sitting on a train in Sweden smiling and tears running. What an awsome and buityful song. Hope this is played on the next Sabaton cruise.

[@Sabaton]

We appreciate your words Alexander

[@MarekDohojda]

Their song "The Final Solution", is only song I've ever heard that puts me to tears, and I have a hard time watching, but this is great one no doubt.

[@brianlastname3808]

Same... But I'm not on a train in Sweden.

[@TerLoki]

En Livstid i Krig, I don't even speak Swedish but the live version is a critical hit to the feels every time I hear it. You know they're a great band when their music can inspire feelings like that across the whole spectrum.

[@fufiisafufi]

"Fields of Verdun" for a while would bring tears to me eyes too.

[@lionellines6351]

This is a true masterpiece. The mood is captured perfectly. It’s sensitive, and carries the weight of what happened that day. It still has all the power that people expect from Sabaton songs, but it’s tastefully used to keep the necessary emotion that makes this a work of art. The piano part is gorgeous. It brings a Christmasy, sentimental feel to this song. The bagpipes doubling the melody during the solo is a nice touch. Such a moving song. I would say almost as much so as The Final Solution. This will definitely become a big hit! The video itself is also wonderfully done. The production quality is excellent. The sense of fear and tumult that would have been felt there is masterfully brought to the screen. The instruments are era-accurate, and look great. Throughout the video, all of the uniforms are great! The cross is a wonderful reference to a real memorial, and it adds an extra layer of remembrance to the whole thing. The whole thing clearly took a lot of inspiration from real accounts of soldiers present. Phenomenal work, Sabaton! You really went above and beyond on this one.

[@shadow_entity9191]

A wonderful statement to sum up a great song.

[@jackr2287]

Not hearing the bagpipes much, except in the background of the film audio. Could you timestamp an instance? The rest is spot on.

[@lionellines6351]

@@jackr2287 4:06 When the bagpipes are on screen. That’s the only time I noticed it.

[@AgentLema]

"The men were all fraternizing in the middle (we naturally did not allow them too close to our line) and swapped cigarettes and lies in the utmost good fellowship. Not a shot was fired all night" - Captain Robert Patrick Miles, 1st King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. If there was ever a song that was needed at this time, it would be this. It's rare that music moves me in the way that this song did. Fantastic job Sabaton, Crew, and all who were involved. Thank you

[@lkgrave4959]

This Christmas will be the 110th Anniversary of the Truce.

[@CaptianMac]

Is there anyone who can't shed a tear to this song? Thank you Sabaton for a song that brings such raw emotion from a grown man in his 30's. Truly a masterpiece.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for your words Matt

[@brettweltz8135]

I don’t shed a tear then again, since my father died in my arms, I’ve basically been dead inside.

[@torgranael]

I struggle with basic empathy most of the time, so I didn't. Still a great song though.

[@1TruNub]

Officially the 20th century started in 1900 but in reality I believe it started in 1914

[@IkerJauregi_]

@@brettweltz8135 i am sorry for your loss

[@ProSolution136]

For years “the last stand” was one of Sabaton’s most epic songs by far, but “christmas truce” is an absolute masterpiece of music. I hope that this song reaches as many people as possible in the world and lets them go through their minds. Merry Christmas

[@aeonianargos4284]

The Christmas Truce was a series of unofficial ceasefires that took place only 5 months after the war had begun. Gaps in the fighting took place as materiel supplies ran low and commanders began to reconsider their plans following the stalemates at Marne and Ypres. Pope Benedict XV had suggested a temporary ceasefire for the celebration of Christmas, but the warring countries refused to commit to any official ceasefire. The Open Christmas Letter was also sent around this time, being an open letter signed by a group of over 100 British suffragists at then end of 1914 as the First Christmas of the Great War approached. The letter was written in acknowledgement of the horror of war and as a direct response to letters written to the president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance by a small group of German Suffragists that also had called for peace. The week before Christmas soldiers from the German side of the trenches began to sing carols, play in brass bands, and eventually, on the dawn of Christmas Day, some German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines. Calling out "Merry Christmas" In their enemies' native tongues. Initially the allies feared it was a trick, and in some sections of the trenches the allied lines simply fired upon those wishing for peace, quickly ending the momentary ceasefire. In most areas, particularly lines that weren't British (If I'm recalling it correctly) The allied soldiers held their fire upon realizing that the moment was not an attempt at subterfuge and soon came to meet their momentary friends in the middle of No-Man's Land. They exchanged gifts of tobacco, pudding, buttons, helmets, and even chocolate as they sang carols and even had some German Soldiers light Christmas trees around their trenches and played games. Not every part of the trenches was as good natured, some simply agreed to momentary ceasefires at a distance, permitting their opponents to rest and relax in their own trenches, exchange prisoners with one another, or set about the grim task of recovering the dead from No Man's Land. Unfortunately, in the subsequent years the commanding officers on both sides had issued strongly worded orders against such fraternization, and come the Christmas of 1915, when British soldiers heard carols coming from the trenches on the other side, artillery was directed to fire upon the position the sound came from, putting a stop to any future Christmas Ceasefires.

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

Seems to me the humane thing would've been to turn rifles on commanders giving orders against such fraternisations. Oh well

[@GanyuSimpingDegenerate]

@@deptusmechanikus7362 unfortunately that would be considered a mutiny and probably end with a court martial case or even execution

[@deoxys199]

@@deptusmechanikus7362 well the commanders were rich or upper class bellends at the time so yeah it would have been a good idea

[@theleper4186]

@@deptusmechanikus7362 Trust, God never fails his judgment.

[@mikhaelethier6807]

@@deptusmechanikus7362 most war are between the elites, not the footsoldiers....

[@rezahakimi3993]

I am not crying, you are crying.

[@jagd7102]

We're all crying.

[@IamLegend256]

A Christmas on the frontline We walk among our friends We don't think about tomorrow The battle will commence When we celebrated Christmas We thought about our friends Those who never made it home When the battle had commenced As a veteran, these words hit home for me. What a powerful message. Thank you Sabaton, for everything!

[@axdilez3486]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@demoknight1951]

Thank you for your service lad

[@magiseth]

As a fellow veteran, I know what you mean. Thank you for your service as well

[@BiasThunderz]

thank you for your service, legend

[@lgd1974]

Amen brother.

[@Soldier0021]

The only Christmas song we need

[@onejoestar42]

indeed

[@CoopaTheGreat]

Forget “all I need for Christmas is you” we need to play this 24/7 in the stores

[@scottycleveland5538]

Hey I know it's been out for a bit but I listened to this on veterans day in the US and was truly awed by this song. Thank you for this unbelievable Christmas rock song

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for your words Scottie

[@SouthpawGaming112]

@@Sabaton You had one job

[@CrimsonWlf]

the fact that this actually happened is amazing, and it shows that people CAN put aside their differences to make peace. even if it is just for a moment

[@ARandomGuy69420]

Sad thing is, neither side wanted to fight each other afterwards, so they're commanders moved them to different parts of the trench and forbid any type of peace forming again.

[@-ANDREI-]

простым солдатам эта война не нужна была. и у них не было личной ненависти к тем, кто сидит в окопах по ту сторону.

[@MrClarkisgod]

WWI was a weird one for sure. Many of the pilots and officers came from high ranking and adjacent royal families... many of them were related to each other, cousins at least. So 3 months prior you may have been at a large party with all these people and not you're supposed to fight them. Hard for any man to do. Same thing with the pilots in WWI. The goal was to shoot down planes, not murder pilots. Those who kept aggressively attack planes that were no long combat capable, or shooting at pilots on the ground were seen as very dishonorable men. Many of them were reprimanded for doing things like that. It was not a thing gentlemen did. Even the Red Baron was that way. He turned it off once the fight was over.

[@deweshgoenka6111]

@@MrClarkisgod I watched a movie about him and there was a scene when a German pilot shot a plane a lot of times wjen clearly it was out of action. The people on the ground even said let the pilot land and the Red Baron reprimanded the pilot who shot the plane

[@yargard88]

The fact is that there are less differences between worker Hans from Bavaria, postman Jean from Normandy and peasant Ivan from Smolensk than between each of them and "ruling elites" which send millions to die for their interests.

[@VladGriffith]

My 7 year old son loves this song, but he always asks why people would play together and then fight, which leads to some long discussions. Great song Sabaton! Shout out from South-Africa

[@Sabaton]

Thank you for writing!

[@dravenocklost4253]

A good, and deep question. 😞

[@yeetplays638]

It’s pretty much graphics and gunpowder no actual bullets but good question

[@ninjadrew1033]

@@yeetplays638 They mean in the real war How could people play a game of football together and the next day go back to killing each other

[@BenMan8881]

@@yeetplays638 in reenactments, sure. But actual bullets were fired in WWI

[@kishoredhar3660]

Our history books go into such details on the number of troops fighting and the strategies and tactics employed but not about these amazing incidents and amazing people like Milunka Saviç. Thanks for the amazing history lessons, Sabaton.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🙏

[@MorganLicorish]

@@Sabaton we love this song I am singing this for my school school can you please come to my school so I can surprise my kids my school is called Whitley park primary nursery school

[@blueveex967]

Also a problem in schools actually. We also had to learn about all the wars. But such small incidents with such impact.. Never mentioned even once. This song is such a masterpiece as it truly brings out what that incident meant for the soldiers on the frontline.

[@alejandroelluxray5298]

May we never forget this truce, for it is proof that, even in the most violent of battlefields, our love for each other as friends, family, brothers and lovers will forever live on, for as all life that calls this planet home, it will always find a way to both survive and thrive. And may one day, there's truly an event where all wars truly come to an end. Until that day. Till All Are One

[@MoldyStir-Fry]

This is the most moving and powerful story to remind us how meaningless war can be. We are all humans and should treat each other as such, not only on Christmas, but at all times. Thank you guys for an amazing video and a fantastic song!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for your message!

[@adambalsay3758]

How true

[@berkayyildirim2070]

@@Sabaton 😀

[@moonlighthunter5421]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@QuinlanLJ]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the acting from the band? Their facial expressions actually make the video so much more realistic. Damn!

[@Sabaton]

We appreciate that yoy say that 😎

[@MrEgofreak]

@@Sabaton You'r acting is getting better and better every music video!

[@OfficerPedroAlvarez]

@@Sabaton intentional or typo?

[@TBRose-kg3hw]

I’m in tears. Sabaton, I had expected Christmas Truce to be fantastic; as all your music is, and I have been waiting for this for ages… but this is so much more than I was expecting. This is phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal. You always said how difficult it was to write a song about this topic, well let me tell you. You have done it justice. Thank you so much.

[@magnushansen1238]

I feel absolutely the same. I have heard this now 10 times. I am in tears every. Damn. Time. They have not only done it justice, they have exceeded what I thought possible. It's a whole other level of Sabaton but really shows what the 'modern Sabaton' sound is going to be: symphonic, classical mixed with heavy, metal support. It is completely baffling. This is the new song that I will show and play for people who want to hear what the Sabaton fuzz is about. I feel so humble and privileged to experience this band in my lifetime and it feels they are constantly reaching new peaks with every new single, and every new album they release.

[@sidereum-05]

@@magnushansen1238 I'll drink to that, mate!

[@brunngraggan679]

I too shed tears. The combination of the music and video reallÿ did touch my soul!

[@sadnottime]

I'm from Great Britain🇬🇧 love Sabaton🇸🇪🇨🇿

[@kevinjohnson3782]

Me too. They are superb. Love this song. Immense.

[@Nastya_Lady]

Вау! Круто! Я из России 🇷🇺 Люблю Sabaton🇸🇪🇨🇿

[@DocuNamics]

Would’ve been better to release on Christmas Eve but I digress… THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!

[@Kassiaterabbitslayer]

I agree but also NEW SONG !!!

[@jakenshake7998]

Yes but why make yourself wait I’m pumped

[@overdriveoutershaxson1837]

Me too

[@SirHaxe]

@@firlyasuma46 why nudes when you got sabaton

[@Igorilianu]

very true but the song is a goddamn banger

[@RobTheBlockyFox22]

This is a Christmas song that deserves to be remembered just like the ones we've heard of when our parents were young.

[@sstrykert]

Agreed! (Can't say much more than Merry Christmas!☺🎄🎍🎁🎆🎅⛪)

[@mcfcguvnors]

deserves to be number 1 in all charts

[@lnfinityru6455]

Я очень редко оставляю где комментарии, там более на KZbin, но это… Это одна из самых прекраснейших песен, что я когда либо слышал… Спасибо вам, ребята!

[@ianlongmate6905]

Totally agree with you Sir 🤘

[@vulettich6496]

виноград кисли

[@PolonskiyYura]

Согласен, для меня эта песня, пожалуй, даже выше Бисмарка и Panzerkampf, и это если только брать музыкальную составляющую, по смысловой она тоже, пожалуй, выше многих

[@ggoraa]

@@PolonskiyYura полностью согласен

[@franzjoseph1130]

@Redstree's Apple MC god I love Russian humor

[@Noname-ur4ct]

Ah yes, finally one of the finest moments of humanity in WW1 is covered by on of the finest bands of the modern times

[@Zask_Nowember]

Это не круто. Это плохо.

[@dekuthetechpriestoflondon6791]

Agreed.

[@kutaiva69]

@@Zask_Nowember Ладно.

[@Helvetia-1]

One of the finest bands?! IT'S THE FINEST!!!

[@taylor5065]

I wouldn’t say finest, but they ain’t bad