Counterstrike - The Six-Day War - Sabaton History 014 [Official]

[@SabatonHistory]

This might be the most controversial topic we have tackled to this date. We are aware of the many controversies and debate surrounding the Six-Day War, including debates surrounding the justification of the Israeli 'preemptive strike', the role that foreign/western nations played in the conflict and warcrimes that might have been committed by both sides. We decided to stay away from these debates in this video, and stick to the historical narrative. While we highly value (academic) debate and discussion, we don't allow for racism, xenophobia, anti-semitism and partisan revisionism. Also, please try to stay away from modern partisan politics as far as possible. Thanks for reading! Cheers! If you would like to gain early access to our Sabaton History episodes and actively support this awesome project that we are so passionate about, you can do so by joining our Patreon community. There are some pretty cool perks when you become part of the Patreon family. Find out more and join here 👉 www.patreon.com/sabatonhistory

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

To this date. This can compete with the Final Solution. But you guys are right. Stay away from politics and just got on history. And that's how I listen to the song. Also for those who want to know about the song that Joakim made with Desert. It's called Lament of Soldier's Glory. I find it amazing.

[@alexandrah9824]

Hey ihr lieben Jungs von Sabaton und lieber Indy 🤘Dankeschön 😘an euch🤘für this great power metal song and Geschichte behind!!! LG Alex to my great soldiers of metal 🤘skål🍻😎#RESPEKT all fallen soldiers!!! Never forget them.

[@tejesedeny]

Just a question: how do you guys decide which perspective to take in a song? Cause you don't always take the 'good guy's side', what is totally ok I think. In discussing history it's important to understand the motivations of every sides. Just, this song could have been written from Egypt's perspective too for example.

[@sambakich7494]

You guys are awesome!

[@USSChicago-pl2fq]

Sabaton History did the Six Day War cause Black September in 1970/71 in Jordan due to a high influx of refugees?

[@netrolancer1061]

As an Egyptian officer once stated, "Israel was trained to fight in the desert, we were trained to look impressive in the streets of Cairo."

[@borisreid3053]

Interesting. Ariel Sharon (if I am not mistaken) said once: "Egyptian soldiers are good soldiers, but Egyptian officers are sh*t"

[@johnathanblackwell9960]

@@borisreid3053 Thats about what Rommel said about the Italians

[@borisreid3053]

@@johnathanblackwell9960 Oh, really? Thanks, I didn't know that. Thanks!

[@dankmemes2354]

Ok gajin

[@NeiasaurusCreations]

@@johnathanblackwell9960 I mean. He was right. Italy was nowhere near ready for a war and knew it. They wanted to wait a lot longer. And fun fact so did the Kriegsmarine, they needed until like 49' to be remotely ready to face the Brits. So not even Germany was really truly war-ready. When you factor that in, it's remarkable how much they achieved.

[@fin4204]

To quote al Murray “the Middle East is so complicated that me explaining it today could make it worse”

[@CarlosGarcia-fu2ip]

Love that quote

[@Brahmdagh]

The solution is quite easy. Just give all the English land south of river Thames to Palestinians to establish their free sovereign state. Done done

[@hatefulgaming1800]

براہمداغ Nice joke man

[@Brahmdagh]

@@hatefulgaming1800 I thought things like these are rather acceptable, judging from everything I've heard from western speakers on the conflict. Right?

[@hatefulgaming1800]

براہمداغ No

[@gcircle]

"Sir, we are surrounded on all sides by hostile nations!" "Perfect. We can attack in any direction."

[@swiftfist9329]

eggnogui xD this made my day

[@christopherscott3120]

"They've got us surrounded, the poor bastards."

[@Newidhan]

like that chesty puller quote: "They're on our right, they're on our left, they're in front of us, they're behind us. they can't get away this time."

[@jacobhayes9992]

"But Sir there is no land to the east!" US ship sails into view

[@m0rtez713]

@@jacobhayes9992 exactly how it happened XD

[@its_dippy6779]

"Jeez, man. I wasn't prepared for that" *"Neither was Egypt."*

[@mpitt0730]

25% of comments: The comments are going to be so bad. 75% of comments: This is how you cover a contraversal topic.

[@bluedragon8417]

funny enough that has been rather close to the truth. Along with a few comments about military bad ass here and there.

[@avidficreader5040]

If I recall correctly, the fighting at the Golan Heights was also the last time Shermans faced off against Panzer IVs and StuGs.

[@my_boi55]

Yup Syrian Panzer 4's vs upgraded shermans I didnt know there were stugs though

[@moustafaassaf7606]

Until know there s a pz4 on the golan heigh but cant get close to it

[@rocketman1104]

I dont believe it was Stugs, it was a handful of Jagdpanzer IVs

[@moustafaassaf7606]

No they are pz4 bought from spain

[@DeutscherFilmer3]

@@my_boi55 ​ Rocket Man I was at the Latrun tank museum in 2012 and they had a StuG III sitting next to a Panzer IV. I would have to look for the photo of the description plate, but I believe it also was captured from the Syrians.

[@tejesedeny]

I think this is an excellent example of how you talk about such a sensitive topic without standing to one or another side, but without creating taboos. Stick to the facts that can't be denied. I beleive these topics have to be discussed and they have to be discussed with an open mind and with understanding the motivations and reasons of both sides. I love the band isn't afraid of such topics.

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for this!

[@howardbaxter2514]

Agreed. Regardless of what side you support, it is clear that Sabaton cares more about facts than opinions. This can be shown with how they actually speak highly of Nazi tactics and the Nazi military (from a militaristic standpoint and not a political one).

[@tejesedeny]

@@howardbaxter2514 GHOST DIVISION!!! 😁 Sorry just that's one of my all time favs from Sabaton. But, Resist and bite also. Sabaton can write excellent songs from both points of view.

[@NeiasaurusCreations]

I think the only disagreement I have is that I don't think people should be afraid to talk about controversial topics. That's part of what makes youtube as a platform great. That people are willing to speak their minds about something, regardless of if they know it will possibly bring backlash. This isn't to say I mind how sabaton history handled this, I fully understand. But I just think the concept of censoring history for the sake of not "possibly" offending someone is exactly why we have a country where a vast majority of people lack even basic knowledge of the world wars, event's that shaped the world. It's a trend that is going to doom us to re-live some of the worst hours of the human species out of ignorance.

[@Hraefncin]

@@NeiasaurusCreations yep.

[@HS-su3cf]

Looking at the comment-section, expecting flame-war. Discovering Sabaton-fans are to smart for that.

[@MrRenegadeshinobi]

Partial faith in humanity restored.

[@tristanwentink5735]

Yep that's truly a relief to see. Metal unites people, even if they're from Israel and Palestine or so.

[@ryanspalding875]

@@tristanwentink5735 *Inserts Dethklok image of the concert that unites Palestine and Israel*

[@gabrielespana319]

I’d imagine the fans of a metal band that sings exclusively about war wouldn’t be too sensitive for this kind of material

[@vasilikosolov]

Well a lot of sabaton fans are history geeks so yeah

[@MiguelAbd]

Oh boy, this video is gonna be a test to the community. The odds of the comments section going downhill are scary...

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

I am not going to be around for that comment. This is gonna get rough.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

@Alexis Hazel DeSilva You have got to be kidding me. What does the attack on that church has to do with that song? There are real idiots out there.

[@linkplays95]

@@kerlongsjorlejov1945 ikr

[@linkplays95]

@Alexis Hazel DeSilva there are people out there that think it does have something to do with the bible but, there idiots because it never did.

[@linkplays95]

Its gonna get toxic in 3,2,1.

[@neoxenoz3262]

Egypt, Syria and Jordan: You can't fight all three of us and win! Israel: Observe.

[@idowiseman3207]

Israel: Hold my hummus.

[@dergrunemann]

*Hold mah fuckin beer*

[@anthadon8983]

And Iraq: Israel Air Force had long range air and commando raids on the formidable Iraqi Air Force as well.

[@stefanbanovski7559]

--Hold my foreskin--

[@arkhaan7066]

Stefan Banovski keep it as a memento

[@ifyouseekay1000]

Last time I was this early... What do you mean the war is already over?

[@dubspool]

Iforgotmyusername it’s Christmas my dude, wars always end by then

[@mapleflag6518]

@@dubspool WW1 and WW2:"Hold our beer."

[@merkavamkivm5156]

Last time I was this early.... THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

[@funfactor4528]

I see we're back here again

[@potatochip8114]

My grandfather was a Swedish UN-soldier in Gaza when the war broke out. He still has the beret and pictures of his experiences there. Really interesting to hear him speak about this. He got a medal from the King a few years ago on the veteran day. Salute *all* veterans!

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for sharing:)

[@WaltherMotU]

My uncle was in 1980's stationed on Golan Hights as a part of UN peace keeping force. He was there i think about 6 months, but It was the best part of his 2 year long military conscription.

[@bob-wo3ir]

UN lol

[@merkavamkivm5156]

My grandfather was one of the airborne troops that freed jerosaslm in 67' he died 5 years ago ;-;

[@9k111]

@@merkavamkivm5156 יהי זכרו ברוך

[@Desertofficial]

It's always an honor to be a part of Sabaton's history and being friends with you, guys! Thank you for the mention, brothers. Can't wait to meet and share the stage with you again asap!

[@hammer326]

Rewatched this video multiple times and just now saw this comment. LOVE your work, order227 was the first song I heard from you guys and it is truly something. All the best from the USA!

[@Desertofficial]

@@hammer326 Thanks a lot man! New album is out on July 30th! Feel free to preorder and follow us for the news facebook.com/DesertOfficial

[@e21big]

Sabaton: Global Offensive

[@Wallyworld30]

Counter-strike: Source is more apt since we are talking about history. Cite your sources!

[@HausAbendrot]

@@Wallyworld30 But the topic, though? Ehhhhhhh...

[@merkavamkivm5156]

*Hostile team eliminated, Counterterrorists win*

[@justnoob8141]

Marty Moose ...Sabaton: Source

[@blueeternal8685]

Exactly what I was looking for in the comments section

[@menitobussolini659]

The world:OMG Israel,the Arab nations declared war on you! Israel:Then it is an even fight.

[@tylerjohn4607]

They channeled their inner Rtas Vadum

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

Say what you want about the current state of Israel, but taking on three countries much bigger than it all at the same time and winning? That's impressive.

[@essex3777]

In less than a a week no less, enough of a win to be considered for Space Marines

[@killerixi]

You assume Sparta and Israel make it to the bar with Finland :D

[@e21big]

@@essex3777 May that's where Rogal Dorn gene material coming from

[@AbsolXGuardian]

It's all the build up of rage from not having a country for 2 thousand years

[@timothyissler3815]

Yeah, respect for Israel on my part.

[@kryoruleroftheninthcircleo4151]

Surrounding nations: “We have you 4 to 1.” Israel: “I like those odds.”

[@dylanbilson4271]

Poland: "Have you ever been outnumbered... 40 to 1?!"

[@Drplaguescp049]

Finland: We have a sniper with 505 confirmed kills and 200+ unconfirmed

[@marxel4444]

THEN ITS A FAIR FIGHT!

[@shongalitzky9686]

some have it 40:1, some a deadly sniper, we got GOD and a space lasers on our side

[@chiksnbooz]

The first time I've ever seen Sabaton live was in Israel, in the summer of 2016. Seeing Joakim standing on the stage, with an airforce beret, wearing the Israeli flag like a cape, calling himself an Israeli superhero and singing Counterstrike while the whole audience screams every lyric, just made me fall in love with this band 100%.

[@swiftfist9329]

chiksnbooz it was a great concert :)

[@Shrapnel82]

"This might be the most controversial topic we have tackled to this date." You can say that again.

[@CybranM]

From a technical point of view this is your best video to date, the map views were fantastic and the historical footage was really well utilized (like all of your history shows). I'm looking forward to the next video! :D

[@SabatonHistory]

Thank you very much for this comment! Much appreciated!

[@thenoobgameplays]

I want to be a historian on the future (at least i'll do a History University) and this band and this channel motivites me more to this. Thank you Indy and Sabaton for this.

[@roys9882]

Go for it buddy! Good luck !

[@thenoobgameplays]

@@roys9882 thank you.

[@roys9882]

Chase your dream. Hunt it down and earn your place in history!

[@SabatonHistory]

Good luck and enjoy! Studying History at the University here has been the coolest thing I ever did.

[@thenoobgameplays]

@@SabatonHistory yes. I'm sure i will enjoy. Can't wait to they call me to study.

[@submarineinthesky8946]

Well, at least Jordan's been a responsible adult and signed a permanent peace deal.

[@anthadon8983]

And Egypt far earlier.

[@borisreid3053]

This actually happened much later. Even after Egypt signed the Peace Treaty with Israel. But, I would back you up in referring Jordan as a responsible grown up. The Jordanian army is a real badass army. Israeli pilots, for example, regarded highly of their Jordan counterparts. If Jordan would have taken part in 1973 war, things might have become badly for Israel. But Jordan stayed neutral as much as it could. King Hussein, God rest his soul, was a smart person sending only volunteers to serve under Egyptian command...

[@tristanwentink5735]

@@borisreid3053 "Smart" isn't what I would say when you look at how poorly the Egyptians fought. xD

[@borisreid3053]

@@tristanwentink5735 King Hussein of Jordan was smart because he sent volunteers to fight under Egyptian command. He killed 3 ducks in one shot - he showed the Arab world that he is with them ( because 3 years before 1973 war he kicked PLO out of his country - i.e. Black September) and got rid of the "hawks " that were against King Hussein policies but also showed all loud mouths in his country that called to intervene on Arab side that they should join this volunteer group. He knew well that Israel would win and that way all these volunteers will be either killed or slapped on their faces to understand that they would better shut up.

[@redswift31]

@@borisreid3053 Pretty good strat.

[@Nuclear_Gandhi]

Egyptian airfields: *exist* Israel: "It's free real estate"

[@CertainlyCaro]

Dropping your tactical memes in Swedish metal band history videos, I see...

[@merkavamkivm5156]

Egyptian airfields: *exist* IAF: wow, how weird, they just disappeared

[@TheConservativeKnight6809]

@@merkavamkivm5156yes, God bless Israel

[@TheConservativeKnight6809]

And those people who hate Israel, I have somthing to tell them, F*** off!!!!

[@christiandauz3742]

Didn't Israel invented Slavery, especially Biblical Slavery? Wasn't Ancient Israel more twisted than Nazi Germany? There are no Anti-Pedophile or Anti-Rape laws in the Old Testament/Bible Not considered Rape if Chloroform is used

[@Ben-ny5xz]

Love this song. Thanks for educating on this song while remaining unbiased, to either side, as possible.

[@Forgotten_Melody]

Egyptian airfield: Exists Israel aircraft: "I'm gonna end this man's career!"

[@sqwidlord8344]

“Shipmaster they outnumber us 3 to 1… Then it is an even fight”

[@pargaras]

"Sir. They have us surrounded!" "Those poor bastards."

[@antitroller101]

Egyptian loudspeaker: Pilots to your aircraft, we are under attack Egyptian pilot: WHAT AIRCRAFT, ALL I SEE ARE BITS OF SCRAP o_O

[@__DwiPurna]

I actually laugh to see this when israel know egyptian weakness in that six day of war

[@kruzthewolf]

This song was in my head a minute before this was posted... While controversial, the context of the war is interesting, and was covered in a Middle Eastern politics course with a Moroccan professor who was one of the funniest teachers I've ever had. I have such a long list of quotes, but here are a few favorites. Enjoy. "The French will steal your dinner!" "The Brits will steal your cake!" "Why are you even listening to this bullshit I'm telling you?" "Just invade the damn shit!" "They have histories out their behinds." "You can't have lunch with him because he'll steal it!"

[@forthencholordofadmirals2763]

"Why are you even listening to this bullshit I'm telling you." And "just invade the damn shit" had me loling

[@terminator572]

You might think whatever you want of Israel, but damn it they were absolute Chads fighting so many enemies at once AND WINNING.

[@og8263]

When the only option is victory or death, we win

[@firefoxinator101]

You guys have sure been giving us a lot more variety than I thought possible!

[@SabatonHistory]

We try our best;)

[@WhitishSine8]

“When I was 40” damn I thought you were 40 now

[@SabatonHistory]

He's 51

[@highspy6851]

Ahh shit, history repeats itself.

[@roaringchicken4219]

As an aviation nerd, I appreciate the use of sectional maps in the animations.

[@SabatonHistory]

You're welcome! :)

[@arispanagiotopoulos2533]

It’s highly commendable that you don’t avoid supposedly “controversial” topics ( nothing really controversial for anyone who knows proper history but anyway) and you have the balls to talk about them, that’s how it should be anyway. After all you deal with the military and not the political aspect of the stories. Well done!

[@CiviCiviCivi]

Thank you so much for staying non-biased. This is what we expect from Sabaton. Non-biased, historical, heavy metal.

[@TheSpedy21]

Here I am waiting for another Carolus Rex song

[@danbalam0218]

I hope they do Got Mit Uns next

[@camilogonzalez5576]

@@danbalam0218 That's my favorite of that album!!

[@HausAbendrot]

I wish that they can do the entire story of Carolus Rex in order for 5 weeks straight.

[@dylanholding98]

@@HausAbendrot that would be dope

[@siggy2609]

Could we have an overview of 'Hill 3234' next? I listened to it again recently and loved it!

[@MDMetal]

As a longtime student of military history, this is one of my favorite topics. Israel ripped through THREE countries' military forces in SIX FREAKIN' DAYS! As a lifelong metalhead AND student of military history, Sabaton is the perfect band, IMO. 🤘😁🤘

[@CheemsofRegret]

Israel OP Valve nerf pls

[@merkavamkivm5156]

Valve: *buffs it instead* Me: YAY

[@רוןוקסמן-נ2ס]

Gaben: my favorite class is the sp-ISRAEL

[@smuu1996]

This topic and 0 dislikes? Well, that's impressive.

[@timothyissler3815]

It's up to 5 now.

[@smuu1996]

@@timothyissler3815 well, 90 to 1 is still pretty impressive.

[@itzgachademonangelmatthew1271]

It’s up to 69. That’s about 115 to 1

[@aetherofthenorth9700]

Unless they are 40 to 1, their dislikes will be undone. UNDONE!

[@thiccthighssavelives5866]

Now it's 0

[@burningnapalm4436]

“And this is Sabaton History” Me: has eargasm

[@DmitryRudoy]

To this day, when hiking at the Golan Heights, the instructions are NOT to go off the trail. Due to the surviving landmines

[@joshuausguitarboi6948]

The greatest speedrun of all time

[@TeleportingBread161]

I have my own strong opinion about this but there is no point in commenting. Sabaton just tells stories. And it does that well.

[@SabatonHistory]

As long as it is a well-substantiated argument, you're welcome to comment it! and thanks!

[@datfisheboi6519]

Plus, they have made songs about literal nazis. Sabaton making a song about something shouldn't be seen as an endorsement of the POV

[@howardbaxter2514]

Dat Fishe Boi exactly!

[@kelseyadams4811]

@darkopsguy I would think what theyd consider well substantiated is something based on well respected and valid historical research?

[@kalashnikovdevil]

I think of Sabaton as being in the tradition of the Skalds of the North, you can tell of the honor and courage of an army or an individual soldier divorced from their politics. Hearts of Iron is an excellent example of that I think, a heroic last stand there's no doubt about that, but... it was still a last stand by Wehrmact soldaten which makes it a bit... sketchy in it's greater context.

[@MDPToaster]

Speaking of Counter-Strike The Israeli forces went in all sneaky-beaky like.

[@mav8535]

Easy peasy lemon squeeze

[@pille1899]

Cheeki breeki

[@swancman]

One of the greatest military victories of the 20th century!

[@exploatores]

I don´t think their would be many Sabaton songs. if they where afraid of geting somebody angry

[@darkgrievous423]

Really appreciate how professionally you approach controversial topics. This is true history, you guys are doing God's work on all the channels you have

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks!

[@JonathanToolonie]

Uh Oh! Don't tell me, we're about to reach some controversy. Yup. A lot of toxic comments? Most likely. Bring it on.

[@heiroftheredeemer2828]

Actually, I have thus far counted two comments about toxic comments and zero toxic comments. Good job Sabaton community

[@ESW357AZ]

BOOYAH!!!

[@SonicSweden1]

@@heiroftheredeemer2828 You should probably also look at the answers of some of the comments. Just saying.

[@heiroftheredeemer2828]

@@SonicSweden1 I mean, I just looked through them, the closest thing to "toxic" would be some guy talking about how bad the suppose attack made by Israel, and I don't even think that as toxic.

[@JonathanToolonie]

@@heiroftheredeemer2828 I did say most likely. Doesn't necessarily means there will be.

[@2SSSR2]

People can say about Israel military what they want - what they did in those 6 days was unseen by then. They earned respect simply because of that.

[@orbendavid5119]

Love you SABATON !

[@stannisbaratheon8925]

Today’s Israel’s 71th independence day

[@thatrandomguy8157]

*rushes B on dust II*

[@merkavamkivm5156]

With a negev?

[@megalodonsniperelite]

This is one of the most unpopular under rated Sabaton songs. Alongside 4859.

[@turmunhkganba1705]

You guys can keep a level head and an unbiased perspective on a very controversial topic. Which is why I and I think a lot of others respect about you guys. Love from Mongolia

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! Love from Europe!

[@georgedoolittle9015]

*"counter strike"* has been done on *NUMEROUS* occasions in Military History going all the way back to Ancient Rome and Scipio Africanus against Hannibal

[@Peleg50]

This dropped on Isreal's independence day! Great timing guys, much love from Israel and much love to the world and Sabaton fans! שלום עליכם 😁

[@ArielKahane]

Am Yisrael Chai

[@EverettGuenther]

Occupied Palestine

[@ArielKahane]

@@EverettGuenther There is no "Palestine."

[@alonraigorodetsky1803]

@@EverettGuenther Palestine first need to exist in order to be occupied

[@jamesgordon3274]

@@EverettGuenther Molon Labe

[@luckylass5444]

Here we go again…

[@ericcarson4513]

Got the Egyptians in the deserts, the Jordanians in the cities, and the Syrians in the hills, pretty intense.

[@tntfreddan3138]

Jordan, Egypt, Iraq: "Attack!" Israel: "No..." Egypt: "Fall back!" Israel: "No..." Jordan: "Attack again!" Israel: "No..." Iraq: "Attack!" Israel: "No..." Jordan, Egypt, Iraq: "Peace?" Israel: "I wasn't listening, but the answer is no..."

[@wigfridmain175]

Love this comment xD but.. we are in peace with Egypt and Jordan now luckly!🤙🏼

[@duckieduck3287]

I've heard many war stories, but this one remained a mystery until today. It's good to see there was some honour amongst them.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Counterstrike. That's indeed going to be very touchy. It's a story with multiple assets. In just of the military, it's a great story but with the effects to this day, aren't pretty. History really has effects on those things these days. The song is awesome. In just pure of it, the song is really thrilling and defeating three enemies in six days is something you don't see a lot. But in terms of what it caused to this day, I am not really a fan of it. And you guys mentioned Desert. Those guys are awesome. By you guys, I got to know those guys.

[@alexandrah9824]

#ja da hast du recht

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

@@alexandrah9824 Eh, I guess so.

[@alexandrah9824]

@@kerlongsjorlejov1945 Hey du Evert , du schreibst immer ehrliche Kommentare , find ich voll gut !!! Dankeschön dir freut mich immer.LG Alexandra🤘

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

@@alexandrah9824 Sorry but I don't speak German. But you're welcome.

[@alexandrah9824]

@@kerlongsjorlejov1945Hey lieber Evert,I mean you always speak right from your heart and I like to read !!! Dankeschön for that.Hope my english was correct.LG Alexandra🤘😘

[@mikep3180]

Patiently waiting for the Coat of Arms episode

[@AO968]

Yes, the situation in the Middle East is pretty messed up, but at the very least, I can give Israel credit for humiliating their three closest neighbors, despite being the underdog. Not just in terms of military might, but also in terms of gathering information. I mean, knowing when the Egyptians pilots have breakfast is pretty damn impressive, if you ask me.

[@Pavlos_Charalambous]

They were never the underdog, the Arab armies was " parade armies " armed with ww2 leftovers with idiots on their leadership, they was still using cavalry!!! They Israeli on the other hand had ww2 veterans better equipment and the element of surprise, the Arabs didn't standed a chance

[@tomkhankin6540]

@@Pavlos_Charalambous israelis were using ww2 equipment as well, so they had the same gear, but israelis had better tactics and intellegence gathering then the opposing teams thus israel destoryed the egyptian air force in one day and used the air superiority until the end of the war, also israel always knew the enemies next step so the could counter it...

[@Zretgul_timerunner]

@@tomkhankin6540 centurion was superior to pretty much all tanks present save the patton of jordan but those got annihalated by superior airforce of Israel.

[@RogerWKnight]

3 against 1 isn't fair. Israel: We made it fair.

[@asadalusud]

Israel is a fake state. Israel lives today thanks to EEUU and Europe this is the truth and don´t forget that country is an apartheid country.

[@baggierbobcat3324]

@@asadalusudlmao shut up slow Muslim

[@bestevaar7195]

@@asadalusudKingdom of Jeruzalem

[@Psycho_Yoshi]

This would only be controversial to be people who want to rewrite history the same way the Armenian Genocide is controversial to Turkey.

[@who167]

The results of the war and its relevance today are controversial, even in Israel. The ongoing control of the parts of Judea and Samaria which were captured in the war are a key issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the closure of Gaza and the annexation of eastern Jerusalem. To a lesser degree, the annexation of the Golan Heights is also somewhat controversial, but I don't think as many people care remotely as much.

[@kingjonstarkgeryan8573]

@@who167 Well the Palestinians are trying to rewrite history in order to claim land that was never theirs to begin with as actual historical plaestine is just the Gaza strip a few miles to the north. Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the West Bank has been Jewish territory since the time of the 12 tribes of Israel and the Judges.

[@og8263]

100%

[@9k111]

@@kingjonstarkgeryan8573 Israel was ours and will be ours until the end of time! its our promised land! Palestinians can try and rewrite history but they will fail

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

When you're so badass you are ask to stop from both sides.

[@Poultrymad]

I've followed Desert for a while already, since finding out Joakim sang on one of their songs.(Lament For Soldier's Glory)

[@Desertofficial]

Thank you \m/

[@mariannekleemann7029]

@@Desertofficial Your Song 1812 is awesome

[@sab5686]

You guys manage to tackle whats going on without being controversial. It feels good that someone hears both sides. Mad respect to you guys! Thank you for having the balls to speak out about this, not being anti-semetic and being awesome.

[@ryanweeks8473]

Israel: *exists* literally everyone else: How about no? Israel: How about yes!

[@Bexora_bc]

Interesting info. I've never paid much attention to the why or how the conflict started over there. Thanks for staying neutral and stating the facts!

[@megaton666]

That is not even close to how it started.

[@megaton666]

@@OrileyOwnage what I meant was that it didn't start in 67, but sure, be an ass.

[@nuMetal55]

Can we all just sit here and think about how brave the Israeli army was despite being surrounded by all sides they prevailed in the most dire situations like seriously love from America🇺🇸

[@advisorynotice]

Brave in surpise attacking Egyptians. Thats like calling Germans or Japanese in WW2 brave cause they surprise attacked nations while holding diplomatic talks

[@baggierbobcat3324]

@@advisorynoticeme when I lie

[@advisorynotice]

@@baggierbobcat3324 Can't see what you're responding to

[@ConscriptDavid]

Seeing them perform this song live was amazing. Hopefully I get to see it again :D

[@michaelg.3376]

Ooooo boy sabaton releases a new video as soon as I get out of the hospital!

[@SabatonHistory]

what happened! Are you ok?

[@michaelg.3376]

Sabaton History yea I’m good! It was a standard check I’ve got to do every five or so years so that’s fun!

[@SabatonHistory]

Ah okay, good. Cheers!

[@michaelg.3376]

Sabaton History cheers!

[@tamaslapsanszki8744]

Notification squad reporting as ordered! Not as fast as the Israeli airforce though

[@Mr.Mosquito89]

You lot and your continued professionalism and respect for history is inspiring, even as you tackle parts of it that may make some uncomfortable.

[@iammaxhailme]

history aside, this is probably one of my favorite songs from the band. FAST AND FURIOUS Edit: Another favorite is "Reign of Terror". Hmm, maybe write more songs about the middle east...?

[@KOTOKOARTS]

It's incredibly refreshing to find such non biased history, hats off to Sabaton and Indy for their dedication to true history and the search for truth. Despite the controversy, the Six-Day War is one of the greatest examples of military strategy and efficiency on Israels part. How many times have we seen a 2 front war won let alone a 3 front!

[@akrybion]

Politics aside, I love that the song is just really energetic. Makes you think you can take on three countries at once and win by yourself.

[@FunSizeSpamberguesa]

Not only is this video great, this might be the most civil comment section I've ever seen on a sensitive topic. Kudos all around.

[@SabatonHistory]

Kudos indeed!

[@idowiseman3207]

I love how you uploaded it on our independence day, love from Israel! Thank you for this great video! (And this channel in general)

[@MrMrsmijj]

Necroglobule Donald trump, Teresa May, Canadian guy, putin, xe ping. There’s a lot of that around. World leaders are arse holes. It’s like a requirement

[@wigfridmain175]

@@MrMrsmijj Agreed on that one xD

[@noobster4779]

Well Israel is "ironically" nazi germanys best student. They fiht nearly exectly like it, they use the "Lebensraum"(living space) ideology to justify their state, they try to repopulate conquered areas with their own ethnic settlements, etc. , they ignore itnernational law and human rights on a regular basis, etc. (just to make this clear the arab extremists arent in any way better) But its kind of sad for a "democratic", western oriented state with a people who have a history of being treated like shit to do the same things that happened to them (obvoiusly not that extrem) Also they are technically a religious extremist state and not a proper democracy. But well the clusterfuck of the middle east just gets harder to solve every day.

[@wigfridmain175]

@@noobster4779 You should check yourself again before posting things like that. It's nothing alike.

[@noobster4779]

@@wigfridmain175 maybe some arguments why im wrong instead of shallow phrases?

[@xxthatoneguyxx2602]

I don't think any other heavy metal band has another KZbin channel. That's what makes this band unique.

[@B1smarkk]

Controversial or not, you got to love Sabaton song

[@foxstar612]

A video essay about the Six Day War... with the comments open? Brave.

[@TEHSTONEDPUMPKIN]

Im always kind of amused when I see comments that go along the lines of "Oh the comments are going to be a disaster, and just fighting". Im almost certain most people know irregardless of their personal, political, and religious alignments, that videos like these are not the forum to go on tirades about your personal positions. On a side note, it I've always LOVED the Desert song ft Joakim "Order 227" maybe an episode of that in the future?

[@Desertofficial]

We're always up to it ;)

[@armingarcia2189]

This seems like a good time to watch this video again...

[@Idan-tc5rt]

I do wish you said something about all the synagogues in East Jerusalem that Jordan and the Palestinians destroyed and turned into pens before the Six Days War.

[@TheJackx666]

And to at least mention the second exodo before the war, they talked about the refugee crisis after but not the jew refugee crisis before, and it's funny how he says that Jerusalem wasn't on Israel side but the maps clearly show that Jerusalem was always divided, one side for Israel and other for Jordania

[@Idan-tc5rt]

@@TheJackx666 True but if we ignore this the video was pretty balanced and educative.

[@TheJackx666]

@@Idan-tc5rt Yes, I agrre, it just lacked a little of context, as he said, this is a complex topic, for a complex topic context is never enough.

[@Septeques]

This is literally the first Sabaton song I ever heard while randomly searcing for music to listen to while playing games! So excited to see it on Sabaton History to learn more about it! Thank you!

[@mpitt0730]

Ima keep it real witchu chief. I forgot this song existed before this video.

[@Kioley123]

Israel: could you move your military away from my border? Arabs: what military? *6 days later Arabs:what happened to my military? Israel: what military?

[@JollyFellowXIV]

Loved it! You guys are great!!

[@borisreid3053]

What a beautiful present to Israel's Independence Day. Thank you.

[@masterbowler5202]

@@kelseiilive6115 woah woah calm down no need for racial slur comment man.

[@kelseiilive6115]

@@masterbowler5202 never mind the fact the Jews are doing exactly what the Nazis did in Palestine

[@masterbowler5202]

@@kelseiilive6115 now you are commenting nonsense first man with political comment.

[@Randomuser231]

I really feel bad for Jews, they are always known for the war and are insulted for the war

[@idogrinberg2309]

As a israeli I was waiting so much for this video Thnx sabaton and indie

[@nowdefunct6075]

Favorite Sabaton song, fuck yeah

[@dergrunemann]

US: 'Takes out the 5th largest army in the world in a few months.' Israel: Pfft! Amateurs.

[@ianhobby3454]

Which army was this?

[@dergrunemann]

@@ianhobby3454 Iraq. Funnily enough.

[@merkavamkivm5156]

Israel: yeah, that's cool and all but... I destroyed 3 stronger armys in less then a week, what am I saying is *GET ON ME LEVEL!!!!*

[@kingjonstarkgeryan8573]

@@merkavamkivm5156 Well they had The Lord of Hosts on their side specifically. God did say He would bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.

[@t.w.a.i.n.]

Should've been a six-episode special, one for each day.

[@alexandrah9824]

Dankeschön ihr lieben Jungs von Sabaton und lieber Indy für that great power metal song 🤘and die Geschichte behind.#respekt for all fallen soldiers!!!never forget them.LG Alex to my great soldiers of metal🤘