White Death - Finnish Sniper Simo Häyhä - Sabaton History 028 [Official]

[@SabatonHistory]

This episode is one of the most frequently requested songs for Sabaton History. And while the story of Simo Häyhä is a compelling story, the Winter War was about much more than the deadliest sniper of World War Two. We have made an earlier episode about the Winter War, based on the Sabaton Song 'Talvisota', which is Finnish for Winter War. You can watch that right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjVh5iraKqKn9U. If after that, you're keen to dive even deeper into the history of the Winter War, I suggest you check out Indy's 'World War Two' channel, where he covered the Winter War (and everything before and after that) week by week. You can check that out right here: kzbin.info 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]

Oh, come on guys. I have been begging you guys to play this song live on Graspop as on Wacken. And on neither festivals, you guys have not played this song. I am not going to deny that I am happy you guys do this song plus the shirt Indy wears is great plus the background was great. But seriously guys, do this song when you guys roll by in Antwerp. It would be my sixth time to see you guys there. But still, this episode was great. And now, we can learn more about my favorite person from history.

[@monkeymeier4811]

I came, liked and watched

[@SuperNova1333]

Loved the video guys! Now that you guys covered Simo can we except a Rorke's Drift vid? It's another one of my favorite songs of yours and also is about a really interesting era of British colonialism.

[@Sp00kyV0id]

Where can I get that camo sabaton shirt?

[@flare9757]

What do you think about doing a history video on The Soldier of Three Armies? Or the Last Battle?

[@AureliusLaurentius1099]

I also love how Simo lived 11 years longer than the USSR

[@bongcloudopening5404]

So true lmao

[@type-10]

17

[@SJMORG]

Just to spite the commi

[@maxbarker8625]

Based

[@type-10]

@ sorry, I meant 27. He lived 27 years longer than the Soviet Union.

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

>tfw you get no scoped by a farmer

[@keanur6541]

Search black week boer war. Boer people(farmers) absolutely destroying the british soldiers with mausers.

[@anaccountmusthaveaname9110]

@@doge8726 he was both

[@CadianTrooper224]

@Necroglobule um he was one of the best snipers ever in the world, he didn't need no aim bot or anything not that you can use one because their not real but rifles were around longer than scopes so it's a traditional practice to snipe without a scope but do you know why he doesn't use a scope?

[@xatileofmorgon5095]

@@CadianTrooper224 r/whoooosh

[@CadianTrooper224]

@@xatileofmorgon5095 the glare from the scope caused the sun and snow reflecting off the scopes lense would have given him away

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Times to be afraid: When the trees speak Vietnamese When the snow speak Finnish When politics enters the comment section.

[@heavymetallinus9875]

When the roofs start speaking Korean

[@hexon6956]

When the reindeer starts speaking Swedish

[@cerealkiller7143]

When the abandoned bunker starts speaking Greek.

[@adrianpadilla6265]

When the corpses start speaking Russian

[@kakhakheviashvili6365]

When the Bismark is in motion

[@neil4692]

Russian: Why is the snow speaking Finnish?

[@JohnDoe-or2qg]

Perkele!

[@freezedeve3119]

in reality Finns do not speak. silence is gold.

[@GannicusMisteriosdeHonduras]

Perrrrkele, Saaaatana!

[@imapopo2924]

@@freezedeve3119 And bullets are lead. The bullets do the speaking for him.

[@freezedeve3119]

@@imapopo2924 yes, things like Häyhä happens when you send community farmers to wintery forest full of hunters.

[@stewm1267]

Scope? Spotter? Who needs those things? Kids these days have it so easy.

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

He was equipped for the fight there. In a city or long range, you need those things.

[@ekgaddar1]

@@kerlongsjorlejov1945 dude he was shooting from 500-1500 meters without scope

[@Sarfanger]

@@ekgaddar1Just no. Most common distance was 50-150m,its almost impossible to see anything in Finnish forest after 100m. WW2 snipers rarely shot past 500m. That is something that only came thing in cold-war era and mainly in Afganistan/Iraq mountains. You just cant fire accurately past 200-300m with Iron sight and 500m was quite extreme even for scoped sniper rifle. After 1000m You need to take lots of things to consideration: How many times wind changes direction/speed,Earth rotation...Also things like quality of bullet is really important for sniping. We didnt have special ammo for snipers like Soviets,Germans and US had in WW2. Simo like everybody in Finnish army would use normal rifle bullets that were not specially made for higher quality.

[@anaccountmusthaveaname9110]

@@ekgaddar1 No he wasn't most of his kills were under four hundred meters.

[@TheSingleTrucker]

@@ekgaddar1 Simo is that sniper in Clear and Present Danger. Up in the Soviet's grill and still popping their tops.

[@strikeforce1500]

Russians: ha, winter and cold is our best defence! Finnish: you are talking a lot of shit for someone within sniping distance

[@cvetomirgeorgiev9106]

Work on this video shown in percentages: Research - 20% Recording and editing - 5% Trying to pronounce Finnish names - 75%

[@erajorma2540]

Nah, they got the finnish names bretty well

[@cvetomirgeorgiev9106]

@@erajorma2540 because 75% of the work was on Finnish names

[@Perkelenaattori]

Joakim pronounced it exactly right.

[@Legitpenguins99]

@@erajorma2540 possinly because the band is Swedish and Indy lives in Sweden. Id imagine living so close helps

[@gkguido055]

@@Legitpenguins99 Swedish and Finnish are nothing alike though

[@Tommy9834]

Simo: You think winter is your ally? You mearly adopted the winter. I was born in it, molded by it.

[@cristianvillanueva8782]

This comment is underrated

[@shivanshtyagi3254]

Very few comments in a lot of videos quote Banes lines. And it suits so well to the legend of this man

[@vorpalblades]

I didn't feel the warmth until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but stifling!!

[@redblaze8700]

The snow has betrayed, because it belongs to me.

[@DC-ru5xz]

You know you’re an official badass when your kill count is literally a battalion worth of soviets

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

you know you're a badass when your opponents give you a Nickname that commands fear and respect

[@TheSingleTrucker]

You know you're a badass when you wake up and the Soviets preferred peace instead of facing White Death on the battlefield.

[@needsmetal]

And shoot the man that got the drop on you

[@maxgross9728]

@@TheSingleTruckerWhen the peace talks were happening and Finnish envoy said that USSR didn't conquer all the demanded territories, Molotov literally said that the war could continue until they conquer all demanded territories, Finland was the one begging for an armistrice.

[@uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug6386]

Finland always great remover of communism

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

Russians: There is nothing in Finland but the snow! The Snow: Perkele!!!

[@D3emonic]

You sir, deserve more likes :D

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

HAKKAPELLITTA!

[@bjrn-steinarhanssen2102]

Spot on ;)

[@Ashna_the_god]

Moi

[@ananditotugarisman9122]

So you have chosen perkele

[@avidficreader5040]

The man used iron sights because the scope exposes you head more and enemy sniper might catch the reflection of light off the glass. He put snow in his mouth so his breath wouldn't give him away. And he waited hours in the snow to get the perfect shot. He survived an explosive bullet to the face. Simo Hayha is definitely a man to respect.

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

When you look the definition of badass, his face appears

[@saintdoot]

He also poured water around his sniper nest to freeze the snow, so it wouldn't reveal his position when firing.

[@philippmuller-litz7588]

@@Death_Korps_Officer Finns in general are badasses

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

@@philippmuller-litz7588 We can't forget about Lauri Thörni aswell, the man of 3 armies.

[@howardbaxter2514]

A man or the reaper?

[@HereticalKitsune]

"What makes you so good?" "Practice." So Finnish, so practical and simple. Reminds me of the interviews with Kimi Räikkönen.

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

Mika Hakkinen was like that too

[@villepore7013]

Also, when he was asked about what he felt when he shot all of those people (by stupid reporter) he answered "Recoil"

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

@@villepore7013 that reminds me of the guy who was asked what it takes to kill a person "I don't know, I've only killed communists" *not* endorsing that line of thinking, but it is mildly humorous

[@santerivanhala1319]

@@benselectionforcasting4172 I think your translation is bit wrong. Message was "I don't know, I have only killed enemies/hostiles." It is important to remember they were threat to him at that time and would kill him if they could.

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

@@santerivanhala1319 oh for sure, I think that's the translation I heard first because "Murica" but my language skills are meh (better than most Americans, I could survive in a Spanish speaking nation if I had money, i can read and to a degree understand Deutsche. but yeah speaking is another story.)

[@Chaydex]

As a Finn I can say that Nigel's pronounciation of Finnish words is quite good, way better than most foreigners I've heard on youtube

[@SabatonHistory]

He had a lot of practice while making the Winter War episodes on his World War Two channel

[@jonnysacks698]

Can't blame them really

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

What is it with Farmers and being complete badasses? Audie Murphy, Simo Haiya, Alvin York....

[@Blazstabman90PWNZ]

Nothing better to do than practice being a badass

[@coyote9594]

Farming is hard fucking work. Up before the sun, in bed after it's down. War was probably just another tuesday in terms of exertion and difficulty, just with the pests and predators shooting back

[@DC-ru5xz]

readonlypdf Chris Kyle

[@blazejecar]

like Simo said....practice. Farmers are used to being outside in any weather, used to getting up early and staying up late, have great physical condition and they know their way around in nature. Someone from the city may be smarter than the farmers, more buff from hitting the gym or whatever, but he's not used to these things or maybe hasn't even held a gun before being drafted for military and that gives the experienced farmer the advantage.

[@Sol_Invictus_]

It's because there's more guns in the country than in the city. Who has guns? Farmers Who else? Farmer's mums

[@Psycho_Yoshi]

He was a normal man. He loved his country. He did what he had to do. He was amazing at it. He was humble about his success. He was a good man. Be more like Simo Häyhä.

[@mrjolly-vs5ds]

So kill 505 people?

[@epo12epo]

Not 505 people, but 505 enemies that are attacking your country.

[@PalleRasmussen]

That Psycho Yoshi, should be the top comment.

[@PalleRasmussen]

@@mrjolly-vs5ds 522

[@antonchigurh2930]

He loved his country just like he loved his wife and he's not gonna let anyone invade

[@ottovonaaron3732]

Soviet soldiers: why do I hear boss music

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

Soviet Soldier: Was that Snow Bank Speaking Finnish?

[@TheCthultist]

Why do those snow banks have a life bar?!

[@jrk1666]

*soviet soldier: why don't i hear anything ?

[@flare9757]

Russians: WHY IS THE SNOW SPEAKING FINNISH??? Simo: *Hello There.*

[@peterroberts7832]

@@flare9757 General Kenobi

[@TheDacane]

I love how one of the pictures we have of the deadliest sniper ever, is him with the biggest, goofiest, most welcoming smile one could imagine.

[@MDMetal]

The Russians withdrew on the same day that Simo woke up. Coincidence? 🤘😁🤘

[@ShurikB93]

Oh shit! He got back up? I'm out

[@JohnDoe-or2qg]

@@ShurikB93 Fuck this shit I'm out!

[@eugeneoliveros5814]

I THINK NOT!!!!!

[@64bitpr0gramm6]

They didn’t withdraw They just won They only wanted a small piece of land and not the hole of Finland

[@KoteDarasuum]

@@64bitpr0gramm6 that is exactly what they told to Baltic nations, "yuo gib clay we not attack yuo tovarish"

[@key099able]

Finally, I’ve waited for this since the beginning.

[@mattioksa5116]

@Blaz Blaz Well then we have an official idiot here. Have a nice day

[@Bushwhackerdk]

@Blaz Blaz Jesus christ man....

[@Bushwhackerdk]

@Blaz Blaz ok i need some sources

[@Bushwhackerdk]

@Blaz Blaz yea but I need real sources not something said online

[@mattioksa5116]

@Blaz Blaz Well then care to share your sources? I would love to read them. And btw im a finn. Take care and have a nice Day.

[@MDMetal]

"Simo, how many Soviets did you kill?" Simo: "Yes."

[@MsMcBell]

😆 🤣

[@thomasthethermonuclearbomb7713]

All of them

[@JojokimVT]

My god, we got Russian Joakim and Texan Pär together.

[@reanoess]

Joakim russian-english is like in real :)

[@tejesedeny]

I personally really love this approach, focusing on individuals, and I've always found Simo's story fascinating. Ok, I've always found the whole Winter War story fascinating. Thank you for this episode, and hoping for more from Heroes. Oh, and Indy, your Sabaton t-shirt is very cool!

[@Caldera01]

Personally, I find the story of Larry Thorne (Lauri Törni) even more fascinating than that of Häyhä.

[@DoomedMarine666]

Soviet soldiers: *uses iron shield* Kneecaps: *exists* Simo: It's free real state.

[@WPSent]

I love the deeper dive into the historical side of the songs, but I really love the history of how Sabaton got around to actually doing the song. Love it!

[@CheemsofRegret]

What if... You wanted to invade Finland... but Simo said... *gunshot noises*

[@Kylel0519]

Mr. Smallville why do I just see a white smudge?

[@vraks5015]

Make the video about The last battle. This very intersting song and i want to hear the history of this battle from Indy Niedel (:D)

[@AngryPeach]

Yes please.

[@alx_p_]

The Last Stand ? Or there is Another song called "The Last Battle"?

[@alx_p_]

@@ThrowawayModeller Thanks ! (I've Heard it once, but i've forgotten 😅😅, thanks for remind this song)

[@siimkruusmann3695]

Maybe make about "inmate 4859" or "the ballad of bull"

[@saddamhussein3849]

The only man who has ever thought "Thank god I'm being sent to Auschwitz".

[@Damien.D]

All of the "Heroes" deserve a Sabaton History episode.

[@mavericktoaster4109]

Simo died on April 1st. He'll be back someday it's just a long-running April Fools' joke

[@borbafet9206]

Watching this on april first....

[@awarcrazyfinn9018]

@@borbafet9206 *He will return someday.*

[@timbackman5915]

And on that day Putin will piss himself.

[@redblaze8700]

He’ll return when/if Russia attacks Finland again.

[@tylergarren1994]

I can't wait for you guys to cover the topic of The Attack of the Dead Men. That'll be very enlighting.

[@MDMetal]

When 100 Russian soldiers made 7,000 of the Kaiser's finest shit their pants. 🤘😁🤘

[@p_serdiuk]

Wargaming did a short film about it, which was uses for Radio Tapok's Russian cover of the song.

[@michielvoetberg4634]

This song was pretty much the reason I became a true fan of Sabaton. Yes I heard others before and liked those, but White Death made it personal. That is the point where you want to learn more about the person in question and end up spending wayyy too long reading wikipedia pages haha.

[@simohayha7032]

I can relate to Simo’s most famous quote on how to be a better shot... It won me and my JROTC the state championship for marksmanship

[@chrisfromsweden5398]

you should do a episode on lauri törni ( soldier of three armies)

[@projectlost1208]

Kyllä💪

[@q-tip4723]

A man who hated commies so much he fought in three armies to kill them.

[@なでしこ_0]

kelpais

[@morepower1415]

A man thirsty for the blood of communists. Truly my spirit animal!

[@imcarolean]

@@q-tip4723 A real man

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

Simo's story was one of an underdog and whenever I tell it, mouths drop open and this is my favorite Sabaton songs. You guys play it live in Finland. Can you do in Antwerp next year?

[@alexandrah9824]

Hey Evert!!! I hope they do!!! Its my favorite song too!!! LG Alex🤘

[@DjKorppi]

Maybe you can come to Finland to listen it live? See you 23.11.2019 in Helsinki ;)

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

DjKorppi maybe another time I will see them in Antwerp next year. I am not going to pay over 1000 euros for Sabaton. Yet.

[@FyremaelGlittersparkle]

You know you're truly a legend when even your enemies give you a badass nickname and your own people who have seen you fight, have a hard time believing the reports.

[@Bexora_bc]

Badass guy with such an awesome story!!

[@WorldArchivist]

Soviet Soldier: Anyone know the time? Simo: Time to die.

[@rachelnuku3170]

Not only was he a sharp shooter, he was super smart putting a heap of planning time and effort. What a man

[@Lazarultos]

It's amazing what someone can achieve with preparation and practice. I have no doubt that Simo was a highly skilled soldier, but I love how most of his success is just attributed to thinking ahead, practice, and experience. Never becoming complacent or overconfident and always giving it his best made him into the legend that he is today.

[@stepanotrisal1512]

Finland be like: Waiting for other countries help Day 1 Day 2 Day 105

[@alvatoredimarco]

The allies were pretty scummy, promising aid to Finland but never actually delivering it. Or even intending to deliver it.

[@SabatonHistory]

I suggest you take a look at Indy's World War Two series. He covered the Winter War pretty extensively

[@DimoB8]

Germany: hey Finland: *sigh* you take what you can Finland , you take what you can

[@staropramen478]

@@alvatoredimarco As a Finn I gotta say that in their defense they wanted to help Finland (because they didn't want communism to spread into Europe) but while they sent ambulances and resources there, Sweden didn't let any troops go through because they were afraid it would change their neutrality status. This is why a lot of Finns even to this day has mistrust towards Sweden because they considered them their biggest ally. However in Sweden's defense while they didn't send troops, they also sent resources and took in thousands of war children. I don't blame them because it was a messy time in history and even though we lost most of Karelia we are happy we kept our independence unlike many other countries during/after WW2.

[@sniperfreak223]

I mean, something like 15,000 Swedes volunteered to help.

[@crimsoneyez86]

I wonder if Sabaton has heard the parody song about the Raid on Area 51 (parodying Fields of Verdun). It was amazing

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

My most favorite sniper of all, surpassing Carlos Hathcock, Vasily Zaitsev, Lyudmila Palivchenko, Francis Pegahmagabow, Chris Kyle, Rob Furlong, Chuck Mawhinney and Adelbert Waldron for me personally. I thank Sabaton for introducing me to this titan badass from one of their best songs ever.

[@Sharnoy1]

I love Indy's Finnish pronounciation! My grandpa is also from Rautjärvi. He met Simo Häyhä for a few times in his youth. My grandpa drove Simo and some other war veterans with their truck to see the original Unknown Soldier by Edvin Laine in the 1950's.

[@ronaldmacdonald8667]

Imagine Häyhä and Pegahmagabow sitting down and having a drink together

[@awarcrazyfinn9018]

*If only they actually met.. Sharing War-time Memories.. Rest In peace Pegahmagabow and Simo Häyhä.. Greetings From Finland.*

[@wolfox7776]

When the Snow speaks Finnish to a French speaking shadow

[@DDendrite]

The ghost in the trenches is great but the white death is my favourite. Also, first episode with Indy, Joakim and Pär.

[@DjKorppi]

And fitting it is on the episode of "white death" :)

[@Andreas02170]

Simo was once asked what he felt in that moment he killed a sovjet soldier. Is answer was: The Recoil.

[@thegreaterg8r148]

I wonder what the sniper reporting back to command said. "We blew his face off, he still didnt die"

[@amandaduran7898]

I think he killed the sniper!

[@heavymetallinus9875]

I'll never tire of hearing about Simo Häyhä. I've been waiting for this episode since the beginning. Great work!

[@iratespartan13]

Biathlon - physical exercise of skiing, control breathing, shoot... repeat. The formula for an effective sniper.

[@nathanielbrill1523]

I was literally just thinking I'd watch this then being disappointed that you didn't have it. Thanks fam.

[@SabatonHistory]

You're welcome!

[@rosiekatze]

funny how back then few people really knew about simo, nowadays so many people know about him that whenever finnland, the winter war, snipers or idk, anything, people bring him up on such a frequent basis that its almost tiresome.. and im sure sabaton can take a fair bit of credit for making that the case x3

[@blackpowderuser373]

505 likes as of posting time. The same number as his confirmed sniper kills.

[@PalleRasmussen]

522

[@nunyastockson5901]

ive watched videos about this man a dozen times before. and ill do it a dozen times more today. man is an absolute unit.

[@businesskitty8202]

Ive heard, that finns would knock on Soviet tanks' cockpit doors (the things where you got inside), grenade in hand. When the Soviet tank crew opened it, they threw the grenade in, and sat on the door thingy. When the crew was killed, theyd simply drag the corpses out, and hijack the tank. Could someone clarify if this is true or not? Id live to know Ps. Sorry for poor english, im not familiar with some words

[@ZardBrood]

This episode covers the song that first got me into Sabaton. Simo's story is so fascinating, and the song itself was such a great introduction. Keep up the great work everyone involved!

[@mikkosalo8530]

This episode made my eyes wet. Proud to be Finnish. Thank you Indy and Sabaton!

[@SabatonHistory]

you're welcome!

[@Evilgood1]

I’ve been waiting for years for a song on the Flying Tigers

[@killian9314]

505 confirmed mosin nagant sniper kills, 200 confirmed soumi smg kills... Remember that mission in CoD 2? Endless waves with a sniper rifle and an smg backup... yep

[@erikcyprich5422]

He was a legendary sniper, thank you for the video❤️🔥 Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰🔥❤️

[@alexandrah9824]

My favorite song I love!!! LG Alex🤘

[@goldenfiberwheat238]

Francisco “First rule of taking a hostage? Kill the hostage” Pizarro

[@robfromjersey7899]

Russians unprepared for winter warfare? The irony .

[@TheSingleTrucker]

Considering Soviet conscription practices, they pulled yokels from the more temperate regions of Ukraine and sent them to play in the snow.

[@worldwar2freak12]

4:43 "Finnish hunter, 1940" - picture of guy with DP-28 light machine gun. Well, figures Finnish game would be hardcore enough to require automatic weapons...

[@mikajulin]

I think the original article used the finnish word "jääkäri", the term for infantry. The word is derived from swedish/german "jaeger" for hunter. So the meaning of the original text would have been closer to "Finnish infantryman, 1940"

[@arthurlombard5181]

Do “The Last Battle” next. Awesome video as always Indy!

[@thenoobgameplays]

Can't wait for The Attack of the Dead Men. One of the best songs from the new album.

[@neil4692]

"How did you get so good Mr Häyhä? Simo Häyhä: I practiced scrub.

[@namegoeshere2418]

Scopes? Nah! Spotters? Nah! Häyhä has sisu and his Pystykorva!

[@praatman]

I had a priviledge to be part of honor guard at the winter wars 50 the anniversary at Kontioranta, Simo Häyhä was the guest of honor at the celebration. Simo's uniform and rifle was at display in the "heritage room" of my unit. Small and humble man, unbelievable soldier.

[@SabatonHistory]

What an incredible honor!

[@AlfredFJones1776]

Instead of making fictional character skins for BFV, DICE should make real heroes for their premium skins. Audie Murphy. Simo Häyhä. Etc..

[@icantthinkofaname7293]

People would probably see that as disrespectful though. Still would be cool if possible.

[@Blazcowitz1943]

And Mad Jack Churchill

[@mot2296]

I would not want such names got played with, like dolls, from raging 12 year old kids

[@Blazcowitz1943]

@@mot2296 I guess you do have a point, but even if it was fictional characters but with some of the trademarks of these real heroes.

[@spartan0442]

EA would charge you 200 dollars for those skins

[@thawinthinwongmom3998]

He shoot He​ kills He​ survives But​ most​ importantly He​ protected Finland.

[@lucastark1784]

I wonder how many Russian ghosts haunt his rifle and smg. They must be the real life version of rpg legendary weapons at this point.

[@Mboone1994]

Song that got me into Sabaton, absolutely love it.

[@ReformedSooner24]

This makes me more confident that the song idea that I submitted (the Alamo) has or will be seen and maybe considered.

[@coyote9594]

I need that in my life now. Why didn't I think of that?

[@benselectionforcasting4172]

man if they do, it's gonna be tough choosing Sabaton or Marty Robbins....

[@Altrantis]

I submitted the battle of Valmy, during the French revolutionary wars. They defeated the Prussians quite literally by singing.

[@coyote9594]

¿Por qué no las dos?

[@ericnicholas209]

Where do you go to submit requests?

[@STepanHAmbroski]

I could not have asked for a greater birthday gift! One of my absolute favorite figures in marksmanship as well as one of my favorite Sabaton songs!

[@murphyslaw_1776]

YES!!! I've been waiting for this forever!

[@roflc0re]

I hope Sabaton writes something about the Continuation war, maybe a whole album about Scandinavia around WW2? My Grandfather passed away June 6th this year, he served as a child in the Winter War. Not as a soldier per se, but he helped civilians and their Cattles escpae the russians artillery and air raids. First the finnish veterans guild didn't want to earn him a Veteran title, but after some time they acknowledge him and many other children who helped behind the front. He saw plenty of death, and his last memories in life was of the bread crumbs he had in his pockets in that winter and told us to never stop feed the horses or they wouldn't follow because of the bombs. (He didn't have horses as an adult or elder). I know this isn't about Simo Häyä, and i loved this episode.

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks for sharing!

[@avwillis5269]

New track for the next album confirmed : Over the Shark.

[@nathansteinfromarkham7109]

Simo Hayha, the original no-scoper.

[@hermitcard4494]

You know you're a great soldier when your enemies give you a badass nickname.

[@lintu25]

Kinda nice that you make song about our hero. Thank you! Simo Häyhä will legend now and in future.

[@arslors]

Immense respect to Joakim for pronouncing Simo Häyhä's name correctly.

[@woahhbro2906]

One of my co-workers has a M39 Finnish Mosin. They're highly sought after in the US, widely regarded as one of the best variants of Mosins. Very cool rifle.

[@commandertroll2014]

"But he was not a ghost, he was just a man." So, Francis Pegahmagabow then?

[@alexandrah9824]

Francis was a ghost!!! LG Alex🤘

[@Fredericco1]

Another good song and another legendary soldier.

[@benjaminjernfors]

Soviets trying to go to sleep in the vile and cold terrain of Finland in the 1939 Also soviets: *You may not rest now, there is a monster near you*

[@srchnfrcj]

In an interview, Hayha was asked if he met any Russian veterans since the war. He said no, but that he "met many Russian soldiers during the war, but those I did did not survive." Never suffered from mental illness or PTSD. This man had the skills of a marskman and the constitution of a cold blooded killer. He was as badass as they're made.

[@ewfisher89]

Watched this while holding my M28/30 rifle, made in 1939.

[@heuristicnepenthean7727]

Fuck yea dude

[@willrogers3793]

I really do enjoy getting these little snippets of how Sabaton evolved over the years, that bit about how writing “White Death” was in some ways the first step towards writing the “Heroes” album was very interesting to me. And again, you guys manage to teach me something I didn’t know before; I knew Simho Häyää survived being shot in the face (which is impressive enough as it is), but I had no idea he went on to live to the age of 97! Sad that he lost his home from the peace agreement, but I’m happy to learn that he at least went on to have a long and peaceful life after the war. Thanks again to Indy and Joachim for a great video, and to all the guys in Sabaton for a great song! 👍🤘

[@SabatonHistory]

Thanks!

[@turbowolf302]

When the snow says "Perkele".

[@ekgaddar1]

What is perkele meaning

[@punishedgondola1814]

@@ekgaddar1 Perkele is a Finnish swear word Common misconception is that Perkele means the devil, but that is bullshit. Perkele is the other name for the God of thunder Ukko from ancient Finnish mythology.

[@LillaIgelkotten]

Thank you! Probably my favorite song, and my favorite gitar solo!

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

The first Predator movie was loosely based on his life

[@ryanrose4829]

That idea for songs about explorers is actually pretty good.

[@sirsloth4351]

now do soilder of three armies. its probarly one of my favorit songs and im amazed by the story behide it :D. and keep up the good work!

[@prouddegenerates9056]

Man sure hated communists!

[@sirsloth4351]

@@prouddegenerates9056 oh yea

[@nonamed9613]

Yup Törni was a fucking badass.

[@alaintanchot6545]

thank you sooo much for having bring the legend alive again !!! outstanding episode ! again !

[@EJ_Red]

If we're talking potential Sabaton songs, I would like a song based off the Napoleonic Wars and something based off Tsarist Russia, whether as the transition from the Tsardom of Muscovy to the Russian Empire (Can serve as an alternate perspective for the entire Carolus Rex album) or its end in the revolutions after WWI and the Russian Civil War. A song about the Mongols would also be pretty cool as well as Qin Shi Huang uniting China.

[@hans5271]

Watching him try to pronounce the Finnish names makes me giggle everytime. Still very good for a foreigner though! Kunnia Suomelle! 🇫🇮

[@Th3Kingism]

Chad Simo Häyhä vs Virgin Red Army

[@5chr4pn3ll]

This song is what got me listening to Sabaton. Some Modern Warfare montage video, recommended by the late TB, used it and got me hooked.

[@deffonotdio6751]

You know you're tough when the Russians give you a badass name instead of just insults

[@CeruleanChurch]

Gotta give Indy all the credit in the world for always making pronunciations of any language sound absolutely effortless. Especially with Finnish.

[@modmark1332]

Thank you for making this awesome song! Finland thanks you! :)

[@TailcoatGames]

I like how at the end he’s just suddenly and casually holdin an ak