Sdkfz 223 with Hilary Doyle at NACC Ft. Benning

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[@humanbeing1675]

He is a real expert. Respect. Best regards from Germany

[@Herdatec]

"Horch" is German for "Listen!" and the Latin translation of that is "Audi".

[@jhgylugkfhfhlgf]

indeed! some historical fun facts: both companies were founded by the same August Horch (who left the Horch company and then found out he didn't have the rights to his own name on cars and had to come up with another name, hence Audi en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horch#History_at_a_glance).

[@Carpetcleanerman]

Legend has it that the son of a friend of horch is responsible for the name of the new company Audi, as he was doing his latin homework at the time his father and horch were thinking about a new name. Audi is the imperativ form for audire = listen! (german: horch!)

[@Reactordrone]

The English work "hark" is derived from the same word.

[@luisgimenez8660]

@Charles McCarron Horch, Audi, DKW, and Wanderer merged forming Auto Union. Much later adopts Audi, I thimk when VW takes control.

[@axelvetter]

@@luisgimenez8660 That's right and you can still see it in the Audi logo which four intertwined rings symbolize the four brands of Auto Union.

[@steveholmes5207]

Sofelein and his holiness of all things armoured and tanks hilary doyle perfect tonic for self isolation greetings from steve in England to you sofelein and all who watch 💓👍

[@trangia12]

I am so glad Sofilein is staying in the picture during the presentation

[@randomcoyote8807]

I love the Sd.Kfz 221/222 series. I love armored cars in general, really-- Panhards, Ferrets, 8-Rads, V-100s, BRDMs, you name it. Thanks to you guys for this insightful look into these under-appreciated vehicles!

[@Riceball01]

I particularly like the German armored cars of WWII and I feel that they don't get enough attention despite the Germans seemingly using a ton of different ones during the war.

[@HanSolo__]

That's cool I like it too. Not many people do. Most favour tracks. Whats your oponion on Fennek And other thing any opinion on the additional 2 pairs of wheels in BRDM? I mean they look awful but seem to work (seen in action) IF hydraulics doesnt fail. Poles got rid of those. I guess switched 4 wheels for Air Conditioning. ;)

[@BHuang92]

The Sdkfz 221 series was a very good design. It was the inspiration for the Soviets to make the BA-64 armored car. Several Sdkfz 221 was used in China all the way up to the 1950s!

[@marceltk643]

Thx for the vid. The four rings were the logo of the "Auto Union" to which Horch, Audi, DKW and Wanderer belonged. Have a nice weekend.

[@stanislavczebinski994]

Almost - You forgot NSU. Auto Union later became Audi.

[@williamstuart368]

He's quite knowledgeable. I knew that the Recon Units were broken up with Radio Cars and Scouts, but I didn't know it how it was set up precisely, nor about the dedicated 222 unit. Thank you sir, for your concise background on the Fahrzeug and thank you lovely Lady for bring it all together.

[@jameswatson5011]

SO glad somebody finally did a bit about SCOUT CARS and reconnaissance! Knowledge really is power, and knowing where your enemy is and their movements is critical to forming a successful battle plan. Plus the two of them are great.

[@bigjulie3714]

I am glad you have appeared and not been shy. You add so much with your bubbly enthusiasm.

[@neilwilson5785]

OK, I know these niche military videos don't get many views, but gosh, they are great quality for those who are really interested. Wonderful.

[@mogendo]

Always good to see these often overlooked vehicles receiving some attention.

[@josecarlossalas3879]

The tank took all my attention.

[@markcantemail8018]

Thank you Sofie and Mr Doyle for the Video . It is exciting to know the History of this particular Vehicle !

[@martinjrgensen8234]

I love how this looks almost scifi in its shapes

[@brianhurley6289]

Hilary spending some quality time with Sofie and armour cars and tanks! Lucky man!

[@charlesflint9048]

What could be better; age and beauty presenting an erudite examination of historic military vehicles. I love these videos.

[@easynovember5423]

Thank's Sof, and thank you Mr. Doyle

[@dcpack]

I always need a nap after watching Sofilein.

[@richardtstockton5059]

Thank you for covering this vehicle. It would be great to see more coverage of all the communications vehicles of all countries and the types of communications and how they interacted between higher headquarters etc.,

[@stuartbrown1677]

Well done Sophie I enjoyed this too Stuart in Ireland ☘️

[@fed9096]

fantastic early understanding of angular shapes, later used on most vehicles for better protection

[@peterxyz3541]

I had a chance to play on a half track as a kid. Sophi 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@nonamesplease6288]

Love the German Panzerspahwagen, 4 rad und 8 rad. They were advanced, useful, and frankly quite cool. Many thanks for bringing it and His Eminance, Herr Doyle, to us. Nobody else could do as amazing a job guiding a tour through a German vehicle.

[@Sofilein]

Hilary Doyle is the best! Listening to him for these videos and in between was just a treat. I look forward to filming some more with him some time!

[@nonamesplease6288]

@@Sofilein Thanks Sofilein! I look forward to more from you and Hilary .

[@Salty_Sassenach]

4 wheeled coordinated or combination steering is what JCB Telehandlers - Fork Trucks use, as well as crab drive.

[@justforfun4103]

Great video Sof. Lot's of information. I like seeing all these vehicles that aren't seen or talked about much by many.

[@irvingnerdbaum7256]

Just stumbled onto this video through Pinterest, and I couldn't be happier. Right up my alley! Subscribed and will watch as much as I can. Thanks! It doesn't hurt that the young lady is extremely attractive, too. Well, she is isn't she....

[@simonrooney7942]

Thanks Hillary & Sofi- an amazing story of something just gathering dust. I hope when this vehicle is spruced up, your story is on a large iPad-next to the vehicle.

[@mikewest5529]

Rear steering?? Wow!! That’s amazing!!

[@seabich]

Fantastic!!! What a way to end a Friday & to start a weekend of self isolation. Good job champ! 💥👍🏻💥

[@MrKersey]

Thanks for the wonderful presentation, Mr Doyle. Greeting to you all lovely people, enjoy and stay safe.

[@paulvalencia9307]

Very informative. Thanks

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

@3:28 Mr. Doyle sounds kinda like JoergSprave *"Let me show you it's features!"* I love the passion!

[@uha6477]

Nice vid. I knew hardly any of this. Always good to learn new things from someone who knows so much. 3:27 "But if you like now maybe be could take a look around and I'll show you some of the features of the vehicle." I'll have to remember that as a chat up line...

[@user-wf2lm3vi7o]

That is a truly remarkable history then.

[@Stuka87]

A lot of people say Germany had no clue what sloped armor was until after the T-34, but their armored cars and half tracks all had sloped armor. Which made them far more effective, than say the US half track that can be seen in this video.

[@dcmccann11]

Plus, every European Navy had been using sloped armor since 1860s.

[@randymagnum143]

The halftrack was meant to haul things. Sloped armor and cargo capacity are inversely proportional.

[@Stuka87]

Randy Magnum The main thing half tracks hauled was troops. The US used flat armor for costs. The poor survivability of the flat sides was a common complaint.

[@randymagnum143]

@@Stuka87 troops is cargo. The biggest complaint was open top, and resultant vulnerability to air burst shells. Coincidentally, kraut halftracks with sloped 6mm armor wouldn't stop black tip '06, and had.......wait for it.......open tops.

[@apixel87]

They were well aware of sloped armor before the war but the German engineers didn't feel it was worth the cost in design and ergonomics. Flat-armored tanks were easier to build and were more spacious for the crew.

[@tonyperez4791]

Thank You Sofilein for these series of videos ! Like always great obscure information ! Hope you and yours are in the best of health ! Cheers, from NY ! Tony

[@petersellers9219]

Such detailed knowledge, thank you. Also, great production from the lovely camera lady

[@janstan8407]

This was the best video I've seen on this vehicle, THANKS!!

[@ptonpc]

Great video on one of the overlooked vehicles of WW2.

[@cormacsheedy3522]

Would love to see more videos on light combat and logistical vehicles . They never get the coverage they deserve !

[@GreenAppelPie]

Alright that settles the mystery of the antennae, I never saw one hoisted and wasn't sure if they were permanently mounted horizontally.

[@herosstratos]

GreenAppelPie Viborg, 1940, frame antenna: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-753-0010-19A,_Jütland,_deutscher_Spähpanzer_(Sd._Kfz._222).jpg

[@gbipit1]

I love her belt buckle

[@HanSolo__]

"She walks softly but she carries a big gun..."

[@HanSolo__]

@wulfgar I have to disappoint you. She is pretty good at firing combat weapons also in full-auto mode.

[@temper44]

A 3.5L V8 seems like decent power for such a nimble looking car. I bet that thing could tear up the autobahn.

[@euphoria7046]

Really interesting, great video.

[@Pattern51lover]

I love finding out about super job specific vehicles like this! Keep up the good work Sofilein!!!! 😊👍🏻

[@TheTdub1981]

Bee's knee's... I like the editing on tightening the video up... 4 wheel steering pog... keep it up bröther 🤘

[@Immopimmo]

Looks almost like a stealth vehicle with all those angles. 😁 I guess they were designed to provide lots of sloped surfaces to compensate for the thin armour.

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

Funny how they were so bad at designing sloped tanks. The PzKpfw IV and the PzKpfw VI were obsolete from a design standpoint when they rolled out.

[@scratchy996]

@@cezarstefanseghjucan No they weren't, they did the boxy design with a very good reason.

[@tarjei99]

Utterly fascinating what Mr Doyle knows!!!!

[@RW4X4X3006]

The grand master and professor of German cans of whoop ass.

[@Sofilein]

He's a wizard!

[@daguard411]

Thank You!

[@Gamer_1745]

I love Hilary's book!

[@Sofilein]

They're the best resource out there for German armor

[@Ughmahedhurtz]

4-wheel steering...neat! Having driven a few armored vehicles in the 90s, man we had it good. No driver's seat? That had to be painful to drive over any distance.

[@rettson22]

Great info!!

[@tigershark7155]

Makes me wonder where my scout AFV ended up. It was M3 Bradly serial number 0000000042. 🤣 Used to scout around the west/east German border 1985-1989 Kitzingen.

[@patrickkelly5927]

Thanks Guys.

[@viesturssilins858]

This is great content! Just found your channel and i am loving it. Thanks!

[@Beartracks51]

That fella is a wealth of knowledge of Third Reich War Machines.. an my Lord She is most beatiful Angel i have ever laid eyes on. All due respect.

[@greghudzik3770]

Excellent audio on this vid. Thanks.

[@buijs1967]

I love how they adapted the us army wheels, just drill some extra holes and voila.

[@klingergary]

Cool armor design ,the angles and the shapes are the sshheeett!!

[@zenvicegrizdorr8581]

Nice review and fun episode. I just joined WOT and am greatly enjoying it! Thank you for sharing this historical review.

[@mbr5742]

Trivia: Horch! as an order is german vor LISTEN!, horchen is to listen (also to listen in secret). AUDI is the same in latin Horch AG was founded by August Horch in 1904 in Zwickau. He later was thrown out of his company and a legal battle for the name broke out that Horch lost. A friend then suggested the "latin version" Pre WW2 Horch was building upper class cars on the level of Maybach etc. Post WW2 it build the Trabant. How the mighty have fallen

[@SonsOfLorgar]

@Chris_Wooden_Eye that's not socialism, that's 5 year plan dictatorships that are more concerned with military posturing paranoia than progress.

[@doubletrouble6877]

This vehicle was part of the 116th panzer Div. it has sascha der windhund on the front plate very nice to see, Thanks for posting.

[@davidterry3288]

Awesome thanks.

[@RW4X4X3006]

Needing one of these for my next grocery run.

[@shadowraith1]

Mr. Doyle does know his stuff. Thank you.👍

[@gutholz4443]

love the belt buckle

[@ivanpena3615]

Hello selfie ! Correction YOU are the best source for German armour. Keep up the good work when possible stay safe also and most respectfully your fire. Thanks for your time and have an awesome day

[@ivanpena3615]

Hi!yeah it's me it's me again about the name sorry to sofilein for the wrong spelling I should of just spelled your whole name out which by the way is a new one to me , but it's very pretty it fits the face .thanx

[@CptSpears007]

Looks like Soph and Hillary go to the same hair dresser

[@neilwilson5785]

I go to the no 1 clipper in the bathroom hairdresser. Good value, but limited in style. Like a T34.

[@gabehartman6832]

Nope Sofilein is TOOOOO ELEGANT!

[@jerryoliver8699]

i was thinking the same thing

[@mr.waffentrager4400]

NEIN NEIN NEIN ! NEIN haircut in quarantine !

[@luuko656]

you got me laughing out loud!

[@boredsights3923]

Thank you for your videos. I always learn something new. 😎👍

[@festungkurland9804]

that thing is pretty thrashed, not bad considering it saw so many different areas of operation..

[@girthbrooks7541]

So badass. On every level

[@jimcross7938]

Love the history and info. It's nice seeing someone also interested in it also.

[@wileecoyote796]

Thanks, Sofi. I enjoy your hands-on history vids.

[@vtbmwbiker]

I'd say that armored car probably took a roll over or two based on the damage on the right hand side. Wonder if the hull was designed with mine protection considered? Nice video, Sofi! Very well done.

[@hilarylouisdoyle9940]

No planning for mines - floor was only sheet metal

[@Thunderous117]

Pretty interesting, definitely a little different approach than the Daimler dingo the British were using (albeit both had that neat 4 wheel steering)

[@randallgreen4084]

Thanks for the video, very interesting. Oh, the Scavenger Hunt code was a nice bonus.

[@georgschenkfilm]

Fun fact: audi (in latin) means horch (in german) both meaning “listen!” but horch of course was the actual name of the founder of the company

[@AmazingAce]

6:40 I spy a Renault FT in red primer in the background 😀

[@CGphotoart]

if someone wants to know ..Horch was like Audi...part of the Auto Union which was the head company of Audi, Horch, DKW and Wanderer....thats why Audi today has four rings...to symbolise the four companies united under Auto Union

[@user-px5pz1vd8s]

フンクワーゲンですね！日本で乗れるなら乗りたいですね！

[@krautreport202]

Great that you let the man talk. To many KZbinrs can't shut up for 3 seconds even when they interview someone.

[@Sofilein]

It's about the history, not about me! Mr. Doyle is incredible and I only wish there were more videos with him teaching what he knows. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@gangfire5932]

I used to reenact with the folks in Texas and one of the Germans had a 222 replica . . . on a VW chassis, I believe. The body was green-camo-painted plywood and they had a good facsimile of the 20mm gun -- probably firing propane -- in a real working turret. Nice looking vehicle.

[@BenDover-tb8ek]

Looking Fwd to more on the other 3 restorations.

[@markholm6955]

I’d hate to be the driver for this - looks very inconfortable. Excellent video - great info!

[@scubasteve3743]

I honestly don’t know what’s a better combo. Doyle / Sofilein, or fruffle blouse / TANK buckle. I’m going to go with Doyle / Sofilein, but if we can get the Chieftain in that shirt I might have to change my mind...

[@shaul76239]

Great vehicle , can we get a peek at the 3 being restored please ?

[@Ciderwinder]

Top notch content Sof.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Fantastic! Always wondered about these little armored cars. But that steel doesnt look thick enough to stop much more than a pistol round. Thus the crazy sloped angles, huh? Mr. Doyle is a wonderful tour guide, but he's a "quiet talker". Can you turn up his mic please? That might mean you'll have to talk softer Sofilein, but it would be worth it. Thanx for another great video! Your work is appreciated.

[@hilarylouisdoyle9940]

Armour was designed to stop MG fire

[@russputin6294]

Hilary's "TANK" belt is super cool!!!! Great video; thoroughly enjoyed it and thanks!!!

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding Video and presentation as always. Thank you from California Quarantine 2020 :)

[@ironwolfF1]

Who knew the Germans could do 'cute' when building an armored vehicle. 😉 The use of sloping for armor protection is masterful, IMO. 👍

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

Yeah, too bad the PzKpfw IV and PzKpfw VI were 10 years behind the Russians when designing armor.

[@greatcanadianbacon]

The 20mm gun on these things were absolutely nutz

[@hilarylouisdoyle1529]

This radio car only has a MG

[@MacChew008]

Sound, Thank you Sofilein

[@memphismcdudley4128]

I’m falling for this women each and every episode

[@Cr4nKy4nk3r5]

What a nice surprise. Love these videos.

[@mcburcke]

Very cool vehicle to see! (Completely off-topic here, Sofi, but that blouse you're wearing in this vid is SO cute on you!)

[@jasontrauger8515]

MORE Hilary Doyle!!!

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

THIS GAL IS SMART AT INTERVIEWING .....Way Great Job well done Guys Thank you