German WW2 Log Bunker Build (17) - The snow has finally melted and we are back in business!

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Welcome to episode 17 of the German WW2 log bunker build here on the WW2 history and re-enacting KZbin channel. If you are new to this series - we are building an authentic log bunker from the second world war for our re-enactment group, based on original German specifications and building plans. If you want to watch more videos from this series you will find the complete playlist down in the video description below!
Will we ever get done with this build? Join us on another long day of backbreaking work as we continue on our German WW2 bunker - slowly but surely the walls are going up! This is hard work, there's no question about it! How far will we get today? Watch and find out!
Intro Music: The official WWII H&R intro theme - composed by: "Andrew"
The music used in this video was found on: artlist.io/
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Welcome to the video series "WW2 Bunker Build" here on the WWII History & Reenacting KZbin channel. This is a very interesting, educational and fun project. We are building a typical German wooden bunker from the second world war using original drawings and correct materials. This particular construction is not supposed to be under ground, but was a special type used in marsh lands or areas with shallow bedrock - typical for Finland etc. Follow us as we put in the hard work, and watch the build from start to finish - link to the complete playlist below.
"WWII H&R - WW2 Bunker Build" Playlist:
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[@Dr.MichaelVlahos]

Bravo! It is wonderful to hear that Edvard Grieg has blessed your enterprise! I notice that the German company Festo (now Festool) developed the chainsaw after 1933. I wonder what might have been different had chainsaws been a developed part of the Wehrmacht toolkit! You have inspired such an alternative meditation. I cannot wait to see the final bunker!

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you so much Sir! 😊 I actually believe that chainsaws (at least a two handed variant) was issued with some pioneer units, and probably others as well. Perhaps also aqquierd locally by some units 🤔 I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! Best regards from Norway 😊

[@G503-e8p]

Still the best intro on KZbin in my view.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you - really appreciate that! 🤩

[@Mahmud-g9m3d]

looks very good i was watching since the start

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@Zane-h9y]

One day I will plan on making my own World War II room

[@Ww2enthusiasts529]

Awesome video as always

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Very impressive work. Your group most certainly knows what they are doing. Can't wait to see the results. 👍💪

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you Kevin! 😊😊

[@Բարոնասպետհյուսիսայինհողերիվար]

*dankeschön für deine arbeit!*

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Danke! 😊

[@ww2collecting881]

Another amazing video guys! Remember to stay safe and keep a Med kit and Fire extinguisher at the ready. I'll be cheering you on!

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you so much! 😊 Yes, that's great advice for anyone working in the wood or even at home! We keep Med-kits and tourniquets on hand every time! Best regards from Norway 😊

[@josephbubash1662]

This is so cool, your chainsaw skills are incredible.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@kurt8597]

excellent

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊

[@eljukilju1334]

Very good looking! Are you going to Protect it with earth, Stones and Moss?

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊 This particular bunker variant was designed to be above ground where conditions would not allow for digging due to shallow bedrock, swamps, etc. It's probably more like a blockhouse in a way in that sense. Due to the structure being above ground it called fore double walls, ideally with stone and sand in between the two layers of timber. We have "cheated" by only making one double wall (in the front), and simulating double walls on the sides with "false" walls 😊 best regards from Norway 😊

[@toddjarman542]

Great to see you guys back at it hopefully you will get the bunker finished this year 🇳🇿🥃🥃👍🏻

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you Sir! 😊 This is the year - I hope! 😅😊 Well, we will do our best! 😎

[@TimoHudec]

Hi, really great video🔥 It was actually you who got me to reenacting😅 And just a question if I’m reenacting a Slovak in the SS should I use the Slowakei volunteer shield? Because I’m not quite sure if it was used by Slovak volunteers. The only photos I found in the books or internet was not showing their left arm so I couldn’t see it.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊 Wow, that's awesome! I'm glad you found your way into the hobby! 🤩 Oh, that's a tough question as I'm not familiar with this units uniforms! I could not find many photos either 🤔 Any reenactment groups portraying this unit you could reach out too? But, I would say that you don't need the volunteer shield, as not having one is probably just as accurate! I'm sorry I could not give you a a propper definitive answer on the matter - but I hope it helps! Best regards from Norway! 😊

[@GRAYWOLF0385]

I have been looking forward to seeing the finished project it looks amazing and all the hard work put in to make this project successful

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@treysmith8917]

it would be cool to see communication trenches off the back and sides eventually too

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

We absolutely have some feature plans for the surrounding area! 😎😊👍

[@Norway_Jason]

Finnaly a bunker video, its almost that i hopenyounnwver finish, rhen ther will be an eternal production of bunker videos 😅❤

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Haha thank you I really appreciate that! 😊❤️ Even though, I really hope we will finish the build some day 😅

[@1nemann]

Looking so good. Im glad to see it coming along!

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@number_XXII]

Very good job.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Tank you! 😊

[@darrellbesser3606]

Keep up the great work 😃

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@Joshua-mp6vw]

Very great video it’s coming along very well hopefully you could finish it before the end of the year and I couldn’t believe you cut those lines so straight in the door frame with a chain saw 😊

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, this has to be the year! We are putting in the effort this year trying to get it done this summer! 😊

[@ryanquinn1385]

YES!❤

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

❤️❤️

[@elijahcunningham]

Been watching for a while! May have been mentioned in a past video, but where can we find the blueprints (if possible) for this design?

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

The blueprints are in the German handbook on Field Constructions and fortifications from 1944 😊

[@elijahcunningham]

@@ww2historyandreenacting Thank you my friend!

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

@@elijahcunningham www.warrelics.eu/forum/history-research-third-reich-ww2/forests-wood-bunkers-764455-11/

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

There is one drawing from this type of bunker (almost) on page 8 on the forum thread :)

[@elijahcunningham]

@@ww2historyandreenacting you're amazing! Danke mein Freund!

[@mikel6395]

GREAT VIDEO!!! by the way, what is the watch u used during the first episodies of this series?

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊 Oh, that I can't remember - but I believe it was a midrange Seiko of some sort? 🤔

[@mikel6395]

@@ww2historyandreenacting ok, thks!

[@Easton-i9s]

Imagine doing this without power tools

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

We did once before (almost entirely), and its definitely hard work 😅 there is a video on my channel somewhere on our first bunker build 😊

[@realgrilledsushi]

Soon, German pillbox.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Yes 😎

[@henrikcolemanworkshop]

great video ! glad to see you uploading more

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@CoolMein2]

virker veldig moro!

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Takker! 😊

[@CoolMein2]

@@ww2historyandreenacting Vil gjerne melde meg inn i gruppen deres om noen år :))

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

@@CoolMein2 Så kult! 😊 Hvor i landet holder du til?

[@CoolMein2]

@@ww2historyandreenacting Indre Østfold

[@CoolMein2]

@@ww2historyandreenacting Men må vente til jeg er 16 ikke sant?

[@franzmuller3396]

🇩🇪❤️

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

❤️

[@kingfish4575]

Vöe ist feildpost😂

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

Coming soon 😎

[@kingfish4575]

Could have done it all with period tools 😂

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

We built one before with period tools - hard work 😅

[@Swindondruid2]

The Germans often used chainsaws to build fortifications in WWII. The WWII chainsaws were large, two-person chainsaws.

[@ww2historyandreenacting]

@@Swindondruid2 Thats right 😊👍