Sabaton - "No Bullets Fly" (Lyric + Animated Story | Double Reaction) | ROADIE REACTIONS

After weeks of requests, I finally check out "No Bullets Fly" by Sabaton for the first time, and this one might be one of my favorite stories from their songs I've heard so far. Join me for another episode of Roadie Reactions where I check out the lyric video first, and then the animated story video from Yarn Hub that tells the unbelievable story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler.
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"Sabaton - No Bullets Fly (Lyrics English & Deutsch)"
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"SABATON - No Bullets Fly (Animated Story Video)"
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"No Bullets Fly - Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler - Sabaton History 016 [Official]"
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[@jovitatheren-stigler304]

Thank you for the kind remarks

[@user-qj4im9pk2r]

The world needs more people like your father. He is a true hero. Please stay safe and healthy

[@TankTheTech]

This story about your father is one of the most heartwarming, heroic, and inspiring things I’ve heard in a long time. I’m sure your very proud of him. Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment!

[@ElGreco291]

Wow, awesome to read your name here! Greetings from Regensburg!

[@colinhawley8050]

Your father was an amazing man. May not have earned the Knight's Cross, but he gained a freind, which is better than gold.

[@xXxSpeCtrouMxXx]

Your father and his story is an absolute inspiration. Love from Greece.

[@Yarnhub]

Thanks for the great reaction!

[@TankTheTech]

Thank YOU for the wonderful videos!

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

Great work guys, as always! Greetings from Germany.

[@gurkenlord3341]

@@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl moin

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

@@gurkenlord3341 Moin, moin. "Gurkenlord" is funny af, haha 😆

[@gurkenlord3341]

@@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl 😂

[@raikbarczynski6582]

Whats even more unreal is that they had a reunion of all surviving airmen and their families. Over 100 people gathered there. 100 people who are alive because ONE man decided to not pull the trigger

[@firmak2]

It would be more accurate to say 100 people exist because one man didnt kill a bunch of enemies.

[@theblazinken3501]

Even when animated: - Joakim bangs his knee - Par plays LTD ESP F-series - Hannes is married to Floor and I once again ask for To Hell and Back from Antwerp

[@Jack22024]

I second To Hell and Back from Antwerp

[@MagiskaSamtal]

This is the best comment i've read tonight. :D

[@theblazinken3501]

@@MagiskaSamtal ayyye, ty buddy

[@hitokiriizo]

Sabaton fans are a bit predictable, huh? Also Floor is like REALLY tall you guyz!

[@lauraraymakers3122]

I third to Hell and Back in Antwerp!

[@MeadyBeard]

It choked you up? Meanwhile I'm sitting here ugly-crying, blowing my nose, and writing whilst glaring through the tears.

[@PrinsPrygel]

Yup, join the club.

[@gabor9838]

I’m the same way every time I hear brothers, heroes, foes.

[@DGARedRaven]

And also, gritting through your teeth. *The job has to be done, but it's just that - a job.*

[@teebeutelflo5715]

@@gabor9838 the words that always are killing me ..."flying home" ... that hits my walls, and make me cry every damn time

[@edwardnelson9807]

They actually made Franz an honorary member of the 379th bomb ground at one of there reunions

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

Oh? I didn't know that. Do you have more material on that?

[@edwardnelson9807]

@@ranekeisenkralle8265 don't know if it will work but it's in there. It wasn't official. It was the surviving members that did it

[@mysteriousstranger6711]

@@ranekeisenkralle8265 if you look up the bomber group it will come up on their pages

[@abnurtharn2927]

That moment when Franz is saluting Charlie and pulling away always tears me up. I was serving in my countrys SP forces in the late 80s, and one of our instructors told this story. He told us that during training, one of Franz´s instructors hat told him that "You follow the rules of war for you - not for your enemy. You fight by rules to keep your humanity". You fight by rules to keep your humanity, that is a powerful statement. Saluting your enemy is probably something of the most honorable any soldier can do.

[@Templarofsteel88]

If I'm not mistaken, he also said if he even saw them shooting at a man in a parachute he would shoot them down himself.

[@Dino-god69]

That instructor was a good man.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Sometimes true war heroes don't become that way by killing their enemies, but by saving them.

[@imperialinquisitormordecai9688]

"A soldiers doesn't fight because he hates what's infront of him but because he loves what's behind him"

[@tippedwolf7066]

@@imperialinquisitormordecai9688 WOW. Thank you for this. I Will remember that for a long time. Thank you for reminding us.

[@dylanviduya9274]

Oooo you gonna live The Ballad of the Bull by Sabaton! Same album with No Bullets Fly

[@stefanbierganns3193]

As I am a former member of the todays Luftwaffe and my son being now himself in....this song is one of my favorite ones and the story alone is...outstanding.

[@honooryu5374]

All the health and good to you and your son. May the skies be safe under your watch.

[@Amaranthos2]

Tank: So let's talk about some of the gear we're seeing here. That over there is a B-17, and...

[@BlazingDrag00n]

...and the distorted sound it four rotary things make is pretty full and quite unique.

[@andrewludwig9251]

Specifically a B-17F and a Bf-109G6 to be exact

[@ghosten4656]

@@andrewludwig9251 But the german fighter is a Bf109E ... you can see the angular wing tips, the wing mounted MGs, the addidional struts below the horizontal stabilizer. Not sure is this type was used in '43 anymore or they just animated it after some pictures

[@andrewludwig9251]

@@ghosten4656 If you read the book " A Higher Call" about this story-- Stigler received a brand new BF-109G6 when he was stationed in Wiesbaden. The animation isn't very accurate.

[@ghosten4656]

@@andrewludwig9251 Sorry for the late replay. Yes, I was relating only to the video. Was wondering why the use a Bf109 E in the animation.

[@Squeeblededoo]

I always tear up when I watch the animated video, it's such a beautiful story

[@TankTheTech]

Seriously heartwarming.

[@GinaRanChaosdiver]

back in the days of ww1 and ww2 pilots often had a code, like the knights of old, and were basically the knights of the sky, hence the line "fly, fighting fair, it's the code of the air." also, if i recall correctly, Stigler said he was reminded of his trainer saying "if i ever hear of you shooting at a man in a parachute i will shoot you myself." or something to that effect and how he felt like that was the same type of situation. edit: adding more to my comment

[@aprilvoecks5877]

Another reactor was watching the animated story. He mentioned that his wife's grandfather was on a bomber crew. Part way through the story, he took a good look at the tail, and realized this was the same bomber group. His wife's grandfather was probably on one of those others planes when this happened.

[@TankTheTech]

Dang, that’s wild.

[@anastasiaphan4202]

That’s Vlogging Through History . Best history reaction channel, I learn so much from him

[@Metal_Auditor]

This isn't the only time the subject's relatives have met Sabaton and thanked them for a song. Audie Murphy's son did as well.

[@Divig]

To Hell and Back is one of their best songs, and the message unfortunately never gets old.

[@derubor]

Here in Germany Franz Stigler was virtually unknown before the Sabaton song got released. And many of the people who knew of him, and quite a lot of them weren't even nazis, considered him a traitor, my grandma included because her uncle got killed during that bombing attack. I never felt that way, I always thought the Stigler showed more bravery that day than I could ever muster.

[@warhammer5690]

Sad they felt that. Knowing that Rodel trained and commanded him in Afrika and was adamant that killing an enemy in a parachute would result in Rodel killing that pilot himself. Herr Stigler said that wrecked B17 was the parachute for those 9 surviving airmen. Safe journeys.

[@inside98]

I mean, I can understand the feelings. An interceptor's role is to defend the people on the ground. If you do not fulfill that role, the saved bomber crew will climb into a new bomber and kill more of the people you were supposed to protect. Don't get me wrong, I do not consider Stigler a traitor. I think he made a human decision in an very inhuman time, but I can understand why people who were alive during the war felt that way. It is really strange to listen to these stories. It seems like a different reality. Some of my family never returned from Stalingrad and my mom told me about the birthday card her aunt send to her husband. It returned with a stamp on it "An Absender zurück, gefallen für Großdeutschand" - "Return to sender, died for Greater Germany". Still gives me chills.

[@flameendcyborgguy883]

He had balls biger then the fat man each... He was never traitor, just real" air knight" as he did what was right, even if it seemed wrong from the outside perspective... As one told me: True soldier is not afraid of saving the enemie, but killing him, becose one day, they might meet again, this time pn the same side.

[@voidlessazasin1572]

Yet. One of his previous friend from his air squads actually said "Yeah. It's something that I would expect of Stigler"

[@zeallust8542]

I get why theyd feel that way, but its a shame

[@Ancient_War]

My father fought in WWII flying C-47s dropping paratroopers into European combat zones. He met Charlie Brown some time around when this incident occurred. The crew of Ye Olde Pub might have been ordered not to speak of this incident, but others were there when the B-17 landed and knew what had happened. The story quietly spread among pilots. He rarely spoke about the war, but he did tell me this story. Several times. It was a merciful, chivalrous act in an unmerciful war and made a huge impact on him. “No Bullets Fly” is one of my favorite Sabaton songs and I love cherry-picking reactions to it. I appreciated how you read up on it and so knew a few basic facts, also that you added some facts on screen. Thank you.

[@michaellein2389]

Super reaction tank. I was born in Germany in 1979 and grew up here. I learned a lot about the Second World War in school. But the real understanding of the atrocities and the effects on the generations that followed only came after school, when I got to know the subject a little better. The best stories are the ones about mercy. It doesn't matter if it's a song or a film. All the crap about war wouldn't be necessary if people would slowly start to understand that we are all ONE species. And would not chase after wealth and power, but would care about the well-being of ALL people. So....I wipe away the rest of my tears and listen to Meadows of Heaven by Nightwish. Because I'm in a melancholic mood right now.

[@michaellein2389]

A reply to the post by Franz Stigler's daughter, since I can't seem to reply under the original post: A true hero is one who shows mercy to an enemy. Your father is a true hero. Greetings from Hessen, Germany.

[@firmak2]

No species really care about it. Besides, pretty good stuff come out of war. It sucks when war happens tho.

[@KL-qy4ye]

I’ve watched the animated story video countless times and it always has the same impact. Moving. Uplifting. Fun. What more can you want?

[@TankTheTech]

Unreal story. People were telling me to have tissues ready, but I wasn't expecting a story like this!

[@KL-qy4ye]

@@TankTheTech it gets me every time

[@NYMetsNo1]

It's not the story that gets me. It's the interview they had together that's the tear jerker.

[@KL-qy4ye]

@@NYMetsNo1 absolutely

[@tvaettis0653]

Same here

[@roblaw4554]

Many might be confused. We others understand completely. This is another perfect example of what it is to be a true warrior. The descendents of such Warriors, their countrymen, and fellow warriors past present and future rightfully share the pride of the their honor, and their dedication to remain human... even in battle. Cheers to them, their legacy, and to absent comrades!

[@TheNightOwl11683]

This is without a doubt my favorite Sabaton song, & I get choked up every time I listen to it. It is definitely an ultimate display of respect, honor, & humanity on the field of battle, & Franz Stigler is absolutely a hero who deserve this recognition. It is much harder to show humanity & compassion in war than it is to follow orders & take out your target. Of course, that choice is not so easy nowadays because not every enemy has a code of honor that they abide by.

[@tylorfox783]

After the Sabaton history video, I can’t listen to this song without choking up. Not only did he save those men twice, but did it for no recognition, then got crapped on by neighbors and old comrades when they learned. Stigler was an incredible man, and so was Brown.

[@NYMetsNo1]

The book that the band found the story about is amazing!! Go read it!! "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos. It's available on all e-platforms.

[@TankTheTech]

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up, Brad!

[@edwardnelson9807]

Second this. Just finished it. Great book

[@RollingSherman505]

@@edwardnelson9807 Its an amazing book, one of my favorites of all time. I also HIGHLY recommend Adam Makos' other books as well.

[@polheg1]

@@TankTheTech I've read it too. Recommend it.

[@elmacko4709]

as a private pilot and a Sabaton fan, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I can´t even imagine being shot at while flying. Let alone limping a damaged aircraft home in atleast -10c. Huge respect for the courage that those brave men had all those years ago.

[@chadvarnell1889]

This one is really hitting home today... I learned we lost a great man over the weekend who was a fan of one of my bands. He was a 95 year old WWII Vet. RIP John Kirkland. He flew in B-26 Bombers in the 441st Bomber Squadron, 320th Bomb Group in Italy, and France. 2 of his missions were on D-Day (also his 24th Birthday). He flew 61 missions... I salute you Sir...

[@MegaDog555]

Animated night witches is a must now saving your Sabaton flag for you when you’re ready

[@charliefoxtrott1048]

1st: Even after watching the animated story a gazillion times, I still get gooosebumbs / chills when Franz salutes and fades away home. 2nd: YarnHub also made an animated video just about the story. With a little more background; e.g. the 40+ years between the incident and the reunion. 3rd: wonderfull reaction!

[@ArthurAlkmim]

When you finally do Smoking Snakes, here's some cool trivia: Sabaton was featured in TV shows here in Brazil and awarded official honours by the Brazilian Army when they came to play their 2016 tour. They were joined by local WW2 veterans when playing this song in various cities here, there's some amateur footage of those concerts that you could also check out. Very very cool.

[@tyrannosaurusrhett]

It only comes up in the Sabaton History video, but something similar happened with their song To Hell and Back. They met the son of the guy that song is about, and he seemed to appreciate that the song more celebrated his father rather than lamenting his death.

[@raikbarczynski6582]

Afak the song Ballad of the Bull was made by Sabaton after being contacted by the family of Lesley 'Bull' Allen ( i hope i wrote the name correct)

[@shirazzza]

Given my bio grandfather flew Lancaster bombers in ww2 & sadly didn't make it home I have interest in stuff like this. His crew actually flew some record amount of missions & I've found some websites etc about it all. I lived kinda near a museum which had a full Lancaster in there. I pointed out my grandfather's name & the old fellows there wanted to tell me all the things, bless em. They let me in it. I was like 5 years older than my grandfather was sitting in that seat. I can't even imagine.

[@kungfuslippers21]

Hey Tank. If you enjoyed this one. I know you've already reacted to Night Witches. But Yarn Hub did an animated story about Night Witches which is also worth a watch as it fills in a few blanks about their back story. Great vid as always. See you next week.

[@Boerke]

**clears lump from throat** Damn... Just damn... What an amazing story, also with the grandson hearing his favorite band, I assume, sing about his grandfather. And I love the animated video! Kudos all around. You too Tank, great reaction. Not too many pauses 😋

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man! 😎

[@thefolder69]

Day 8 of asking for Cliffs of Gallipoli. It's really good imo, especially once you watch the Sabaton history video. I think the history video of that song is the best they've ever done. You won't regret it!

[@nerovipus889]

For me a massively underrated Sabaton song. The story is amazing and so glad they got to meet each other in person after the war.

[@MizzNijna]

Tank: Is that them?! Tank Fact: Yes. Me: Died laughing. Also, Heroes is my favourite album with Sabaton, just based on all the stories, Inmate 4859 is my go to song no matter if I'm happy or feeling down it just makes my day.

[@johannespettersson821]

When Franz did the salute, gives me goosebumps every time

[@mikehunt9894]

My family comes from a huge Military/army background from WW1 and WW2. All artillery. But this tears me up. My grandfather would tell us stories like so, from the frontlines with the germans. It's tough.

[@shattersong5127]

This is a legendary story that nobody believed for years. Turns out its true. Sabaton did this justice. Fantastic

[@TheSentinel86]

My grandfather (RIP) was a WW2 vet, reargunner in a Lancaster Bomber and survived many sorties. His plane was finally shot down during the Channel Dash engagement. He survived but lost 2 fingers in his right hand and lost use of his left lung. Stubborn bugger refused to call it there and went back into active service in peacekeeping Post war. This song has a special place in my family.

[@TankTheTech]

Damn! Cheers to your grandfather! Thank you for sharing!

[@malundy]

No Bullets Fly and Night Witches are two of my favorite Sabaton songs and my gateway into Sabaton. You need to check out the animated version of Night Witches. It'll make your eyes leak as well.

[@redringaming3017]

I love that you talked about easter eggs from other songs. Sabaton also uses similar wording in some songs that feels like easter eggs referring to those songs. I felt like I was the only one who noticed, and thus crazy. Love your reactions, keep up the good work!

[@mbo191]

Good reaction, thanks. Must go and check out the Sabaton History video now, haven't seen it yet. As far as I can understand it, it's not at all unusual that Sabaton endorse fan made videos of their songs, and even put them up on their own channel sometimes. None of that "No you are intruding on our copyrighted material"-kind of shite you sometimes get from other publishers. So nice to see that attitude from the band and their publishers. Hats off for you lads for taking this stance (and ladies, have seen a few in some concert videos). Cheers / B. (And Tank - You don't need to apologise for keeping a watchful eye on Ingrid.)

[@Deilwynna]

they even occasionally comment on fan made content, like i recently saw a meme video about why sabaton wasnt played much if at all on radio which sabaton had commented on

[@colinhawley8050]

Love the use of Diggy hole as the outro. This one brought me to tears as well, Tank. Who else noticed the main line of the song repeated in the animated vid?

[@Metalencio94]

I wasn't expecting to cry today, man, but it's worth it. It is just a marvelous story. You got a Van Halen vibe at the beginning, I felt a huge Judas Priest influence in the whole song. And I love it!

[@ulrikasikstrom3162]

This story give me goosebumps and the song is fantastic 😍 I really enjoy the whole Heroesalbum with the new lineup, it sounds great 🔥👌

[@mike28003]

Tank one of Stieglers commanding officers told him early in the war that "we don't get kills we get victories".

[@cdbtheclaw]

Stories like these where during some of the worst years the earth have ever seen people made some of the most humane decisions ever always cheer me up. The story video and everything that the song set off afterwards always make me teary eyed.

[@tomletlow1258]

I've seen this before and loved it. Thought you probably would also. Ironically today on the way home from giving my daughter a ride home from work the host on the radio station playing in the car was talking about his 14 year old son. And his son's love for this Swedish band called Sabaton. I walked in the house and Bam. There is this video.

[@Noname-ur4ct]

Some more informations about Stigler: His officer Rödel said to him in Africa, 1942, if "I would ever hear that you shoot down an parachute I will shoot you.". Franz has 28 aerial victories when he met Ye old Pub, one more bomber and he would have passed the "magic 30" for the Knights Cross, after the incident he changed his view at the war. He kept fighting against bombers (he said it was his dutie to stop bombers destroying Germany), gifted most of his aerial victories to other pilots because he knew they would die soon and took part of the legendary JV-44, led by the more legendary Galland where he lost his friends one by one, flew with the Me-262 and became an bigger ace. He surrendered to the Americans in 1945. In the war he lost his dad, his brother, many of his friends and saw young pilots dying, hr also saw the ace Steinhoff being burnt alive. Franz was also the man who teached the ace Barkhorn.

[@D-ragon-S]

I KNEW this one was going to be appreciated by you Tank. The compassion you have in you, that has been coming through the screen, had to be touched. And it was. Great reaction! Much love!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton!

[@Ephoros]

I've seen this video a hundred times. Still get the chills every single time.

[@MsCatstaff]

Hey, Tank, Sabaton just posted and linked this reaction on their Facebook page!

[@phillee2814]

It was Charlie Brown's first mission, and after thay landed such a badly damaged aircraft back in England, Charlie and his crew were put up for decorations, but when the REMFs found out how it had got past the Atlantic wall, these were all denied, and the story hushed up (I guess they didn't want stories of the other side showing humanity getting out). That dive that Charlie managed to pull out of had them so low that they shook roof tiles off buildings, and the airframe was further damaged by the G needed to pull out of that overspeed dive. I know the B-17 intimaely as I've been a member of the preservation society which keeps "Sally B", the last airworthy B-17 in Europe, in flying condiion. She is best known for her starring role in the movie "Mempis Belle" which livery she still carries on one side. Prior to my disability, I had hopes of gaining enough hours and ratings to be part of her crew, and maybe even become one of the small group allowed to fly her, but alas, that eluded me. As a pilot I did have access to the cockpit though, which most only get to view from the rear access. Stigler said his CO had told the squadron that if he heard of them shooting a man in a parachute, he'd shoot them himself, and he viewed "Ye Olde Pub" as no more than their parachute that day. So he escorted them across the Atlantic wall and its heavy flak batteries, knowing that they could not survive any further gunfire but that the gunfire on the Atlantic wall would be halted by his presence. Flak was not precise enough to fire on one without endangering the other as long as he kept in tight formation with them. Ye Olde Pub flew from Kimbolton, not far from here, and I've cycled around what is lef of the airfield (not much). Clear skies and fly high genlemen!

[@glennlamz7836]

The reason why they didn’t want the story getting out was because Franz would have been killed. It could have been a death sentence for Franz.

[@phillee2814]

@@glennlamz7836 And that would have worried the Allies how, exactly? They were sending people to try and kill him themselves, daily! No, the reason was that it humanised the enemy, when the preferred idea was to dehumanise the enemy so that you could more easily encourage people to kill the enemy.

[@Dreadnought_XIII]

man that ending always makes me tear up, it's so amazing

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

You're not alone in that.

[@rollingmetal949]

🤘❤ You are truly one of the most down to earth and honest youtube people I have come across

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you!

[@CptPatrik]

Oh yes! This music video always hits me in the feels I love it! Looking forward to your reaction!

[@crackedjabber]

I have a saying for new parents. Congratulations, and condolences. Your life will never be the same, but it will always be worth it.

[@1320crusier]

War is a very very odd thing man. The most horrible events one could imagine yet some of the most compassionate and humanitarian things happen.

[@jeffhopkins5704]

You aren`t the only one that gets misty eyed at this video and song, I still do and have seen/heard it dozens of times. Fantastic story.

[@karlanderson2231]

Something that may be of interest, I just saw a full set from some festival called Bloodstock on my feed, its Great Tour, but not the same camera angles as all Sabaton's videos becasue I think it is the festival's recording. Sound is pretty good too.

[@AnTirKP]

This story, this song, and even moreso, this video always bring me to tears. There are hundreds of inspiring stories in the Sabaton catalog (many of which also bring out tears), I think the fact that Oberleutnant Stigler wound up living not far from me, and his daughter is in the FB group just makes it so much more real. I only watch two "reaction channels"; yours and The Charismatic Voice. SO much more than just watching someone watch a video, and not contribute any substance.

[@DEATHBYFIRE09]

I somehow always manage to miss your videos until months after they come out - thanks youtube. Still, great reaction as always, and for one of my favourite songs of theirs, made better by Yarnhubs video. Keep on keeping on, and I'm looking forward to more!

[@OurStyle27]

I am probably late to the Game and even more probably someone already pointed that out, but there is an amazing book called 'A Higher Call' that talks about the story in depth, with background to Brown and Stiegler. It's very good!

[@jindas4217]

B-17's were made famous for surviving through extensive damage during WW2, yet somehow making it back to base. Even without engines, holes, missing wings, etc;

[@gerdoner1860]

Probably been mentioned a few times by now, but I highly recommend the book "A Higher Call" by Adam Makos. IIRC he "rediscovered" the whole story and it's a very good read. I actually read the book first and then stumbled upon the Sabaton song.

[@matta.2796]

My Grandpa was a waist gunner in a B-17, so this one really hits home.

[@lennartoberg292]

I've seen it more than 10 times, and it stills choke's me up, every time ! Greetings from Sweden.

[@polheg1]

This song was the second song I heard by Sabaton. This and Primo Victoria got me hooked on them. NBF is my favourite and as a result I bought the book that was written about the two pilots. Greatest respect for Franz.

[@rollingmetal949]

🤘❤ You are truly one of the most down to earth and honest youtube people I have come across

[@kenichiotaku3693]

Anyone else hears the song Diggy Diggy Hole in his background as he's giving he's final thoughts? Or am I just either imagining it or having a rather sensitive sense of hearing?

[@TankTheTech]

Nope, you heard right. Haha

[@kenichiotaku3693]

@@TankTheTech I see, you're a man of culture as well. There is such an animated story video for Night Witches by Sabaton by the way. In case you never reacted to it thus far.

[@MaticTheProto]

8:01 my dad is also a member of the Rotary Club! I had no idea they where, too!

[@dom20202]

Tank thanks for the intro into this band, Sabaton, really bad ass…

[@ignorance112]

So glad that you got to this one! This is one of those songs that people recommend not only for the music, but also for the history and people associated with it and its great to see that you enjoyed both aspects of it so much! And also hope that all is going well for you and your family!

[@2rader2takte48]

im getting goosebumps everytime i listen to this song.

[@Hettmar]

This is absolutely one of their best songs and best stories they chose to write about!

[@evangelineirene6994]

The best Sabaton's Music Video so far, the music made you learn, the video made you feel.

[@MiniMetul94]

I'm sure it's been mentioned in the comments already, but there was a book written about this, called A Higher Call. It's a fantastic read about both men's lead-up to the event and the aftermath. Highly recommend checking it out.

[@pikyarte]

Thanks for the all lessons delivered by Sabaton.. Thanks bri🙏🤘✌️ big respect for them and your reaction ❤️

[@thegametiper2]

Tank there is a video by yarn hub called when a bf109 spared a b17 the reboot it tells the full story.. after I seen it I told people I know of the story and some were shocked others find it hard to believe.. some would have just shot them Down but stigler had something different honor and morals and humanity..

[@Stu-Bo]

Great reaction mate! It was the Sabaton History episode that made me buy the book on my kindle. Absolutely amazing story of heroism. Truly heroic by Stigler.

[@robbiegreen7067]

Tank just got a shoutout by Sabaton themselves on FB, my man is getting the recognition he diserves

[@TankTheTech]

I saw that! So awesome!

[@Pih_TV]

So you named your daughter Ingrid. Sabaton is influensing you to give her a norse name :) This is also a great video to show that most german soldiers were just soldiers doing their job as draftees. They werent all monsters.

[@PushingMeAway93]

Sabaton linked to this video on their facebook page two hours ago! 😍 And, as always, a very good reaction

[@jamiesanders6734]

OK that one got me, a single tear down my cheek right at the end of the story. Great video as always Tank!

[@chrisgertz8250]

Loved this story/video reaction. What an amazing story. Sabaton is my history teacher.

[@billwaggoner9327]

Chokes me up every time. Favorite Sabaton song for me as well!!! Nice job

[@666bluegreen]

Every time I listen to their story, I get teary eyed. It is just a powerful humanitarian story in a time when it was pure craziness. You should really go and watch some of the interviews with them. Also, they became best friends.

[@sonatine3266]

Big heart to you from Germany, brother.

[@williamsweeney2660]

Love your reactions. I still tear up nearly a dozen or more times after originally seeing this video

[@robertkarlsson7238]

This was so wholesome, I cried and I am proud of it

[@skylergeier9275]

this song and story has me in tears

[@RavaalekDreamblade]

There is alot of emotion in videos like this, a story well told... legendary men, the band and the warriors.

[@teusanu65]

Beautiful, amazing, breathtaking story! I love Sabaton!

[@regmanray]

Bro, wanna get really teary eyed? read the book, then watch or listen to this. I tear up every time now

[@mysan2675]

Sabaton just shared this video on Facebook 😍😍 Great and honest reaction as usual! Keep up the good work! Edit: Also, they said you're epic 🙈😇

[@mike28003]

He was indeed 1 victory not kill away from his knights cross.

[@xXxSpeCtrouMxXx]

I highly suggest to do The Lost Battalion for next Saturday and please include in the reaction the last part (from the 13:28 minute) of the respective video from the Sabaton History channel where Joachim provides some nice feedback on how the song was made. Trust me, you really need to see this even if you don't include it in the reaction. Altough, if you do want to include it in the reaction and you do a usual Double Reaction, I'd suggest you watch this part right in between. It will provide a sweet different perspective.. ;) The link to the Lost Battalion video on Sabaton History kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppixqZygl6mfgK8 (I don't know how to put a time stamp on this :P )

[@kski113]

I love that there was some Wind Rose playing in the background at the end of the video. The top two bands you'll find on my playlist: Sabaton and Wind Rose lol

[@Tenucha]

If you ever get to dive further into Blind Guardian, Andre also digs back on "classic" BG sounds from the past. I think it's almost like a signature, you called it an Easter egg, but I have noticed this common practice enough as well that I think of it as "their signature ", "their sound", "their riff" etc That being said, I had ALWAYS been meaning to listen to Sabaton, they come so highly recommended to me as well and I just never got around to or the chance to hear them... so my journey has been through your journey as you listen to them as well. Very awesome. I'm really digging Sabaton and thank you for dedicating Saturdays to them. EDIT: I made this whole comment before the animated video reaction started. It just ended and I agree: WOW! Unreal! That circle that came together not only with Steigler and Brown but then though Sabaton and their fans connecting to family... damn! /EDIT It's VERY controversial suggestion now, but on the subject of historical metal, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Iced Earth's own album "The Glourious Burden", namely the 3-track "epic": Gettysburg. Each track represents a day of the battle, with some "rock opera" storytelling thrown in. (I say controversial because the band leader was recently arrested for being part of a melitia that attacked the Capital building a year ago or earlier this year, the entire band split while he was inpresioned, and Hansi of Blind Guardian, and was a close friend and half of their own super group "Demons and Wizards" have all cut ties with the him... Unfortunate as all this is, and the fact Iced Earth is dead, the music is still there and from the past prior to this incident and possibly still worth checking out)

[@angi2939]

A few days ago I stumbled over the animated story video by coincidence in another reaction video. The song I knew before already, but, damn it, I never realized the touching story behind the lyrics. Then I saw the video and I was completely blown away - I still am after watching for several times. This is such a wonderful story. It definitely landed on rank #1 of my personal Sabaton top ten's list. I did not expect the end at all. I was already stoked by the first meeting of Charlie and Franz after 40 years, but that Franz's grandson listened to the song - without knowing that Sabaton did THIS story, and never ever met the band before turning the story into music - and shew his mom, who is Franz's daughter, that got me. Thanks for doing this one. Greetings from Germany to the USA.

[@yanneman57]

Your Sabaton reaction-series is an awesome project. I hope that the band spots your efforts to analyze thheir songs, show your genuine feelings about them and promoting theiir history channel and give you some sort of sign of recognition. Your videos are that good. no doubt about it. Keep the spirits up, enjoy all the time you can get with your precious Ingrid. I know I'm sucking up to you, but it's heartfelt and tou are probably humble enough not to deride me for reacting to the reactor. Thamks for making my life and music experience a bit better than I can manage by myself.