The Best War Song? | SABATON - Bismarck |Vocal Coach Reacts & Analysis

[@BethRoars]

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[@alancarter41]

Interesting factoid: Joakim Broden has no vocal training and never intended to be a singer. When Sabaton formed he was the keyboard player and had written a few songs which the band asked him to sing to get an idea of the melodies. The band did not have a lead singer and asked him to fill in until they could find one. As Joakim puts it, "They never did...lazy bastards."

[@DjKorppi]

Joakim is an example for all of you who are afraid of singing. "Even crows sing with their own voice".

[@NickyHendriks]

Similar to Pär who never wanted to become a bass player but if I recall correctly they already had guitarists but no bass player so he went with playing bass instead 😂

[@Nanashi_MYOB]

Beth, this is a rabbit hole that is worth following.

[@livianegidius9772]

indeed

[@martinnilsson4813]

Sabatons Swedish version of ''En livstid i krig'' Live whit subtitles is a must!

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I concur emphatically.

[@11MOD2]

From the The Great Tour in Gothenburg

[@nina-kitty6573]

Yes, you hear his voice there alots more, all levels.

[@alanfoster6589]

A can't miss.

[@namtien92]

I loved a lifetime of war but I can’t enjoy it anymore. The Swedish original had much better lyrics. It hits so much harder on every level. Every few months I’ll just throw it on repeat for hours

[@stpnwlf9]

One of the very best things about Sabaton is their attention to historic detail and accuracy. Showing those Fairey Swordfish biplanes, launching from Ark Royal and hugging the wavetops to try to get torpedo hits on Bismark --- this video shows it better than anything I've seen.

[@suntiger745]

Except for the video for "the Unkillable Soldier" which has several anachronisms/inaccuracies. But that's because Adrian Carton de Wiart's life and service was batshit insane. :)

[@TheLiamis]

The Nelson 16 inch penetrating turret A too. That left a huge hole.

[@benpurcell4935]

@@suntiger745That was purposefully done according to the band.

[@suntiger745]

@@benpurcell4935 Indeed. :)

[@HalNordmann]

If I recall correctly, they even re-uploaded their "White Death" video to reflect the fact that Simo Häyha didn't use a scope on his rifle, and the original version had it there

[@najroe]

Great reaction, more Sabaton please. it is not unusual that a Sabaton video has more story and substance than some full length Hollywood films

[@PeteOtton]

They probably get the history correct more often than Hollywood. Of coarse they do work with a historian who moonlights in a few of their videos, and Indie helps host the Sabaton History Channel on KZbin.

[@KristopherPrime]

they do a damn good job at telling a good story through music even if you don't understand the full context. plus, if anyone IS a little lost with what the song is about, there is the sabaton history channel that so thoughtfully explains it to you.

[@Andy_from_de]

You should listen to him singing in his Swedish mother language - totally different. He said himself he emphasises the R in Englsih so much to mask the Swedish accent. "En livstid i krig" live Fun Fact -- the Bismarck is the only ship ever referred to as "he".

[@mudshark5393]

Rolling the R is often used for emphasis, I don't think it would fit "En Livstid i krig". Many Swedish artists in the 50's and 60's used this technique... One that comes to mind is Lill-babs, check the song "Tuff Brud I Lyxförpackning" and watch for the rolls.

[@Muschelschubs3r]

Except for every Russian ship referred to in Russian ;)

[@toadwine7654]

not true. most german ships where he. and did ya forget the man-o-war type ships? the billy ruffian was no she XD

[@scottfarley3644]

His Brother Tirpitz was also a He.

[@Pkkno07]

Lindemann refers to her as a she in his speech in 1940 during the "Indienststellung". Heute wird uns eine neue, Ehrfurcht erregende Waffe aus Stahl und Eisen, unser neues Schiff, gestiftet und anvertraut. SIE wird heute von unserer jungen Mannschaft, die ermächtigt ist, Blut und Eisen zu einer kraftvollen Symphonie aus eisernem Pflichtgefühl und Überzeugung zu verbinden, zum Leben erweckt, und mit heißblütiger Kraft und Kampfgeist werden höchste militärischen Ziele erreicht. Never seem the claim that Bismarck was refered to as "he" verified. This is alleged by one of the former Crew but not supported by facts or verifiable in any way. The reports of the Kriegsmarine most offen mention "Bismarck", "The Bismarck" or "The Battleship Bismarck"

[@detroitpolak9904]

When the Bismarck emerges from the fog….THAT was badass.

[@ERAUsnow]

Now imagine, if you will, you're a lookout on HMS Suffolk...and you're patrolling the Denmark Strait north of Iceland... And you see THAT emerging out of the fog at you. Something five times your displacement, with guns twice the size yours, and armor that your guns can't even scratch. Oh, and it's just as fast as you are.

[@detroitpolak9904]

@@ERAUsnow I’ll have to check, but I think Suffolk was a County class cruiser?

[@detroitpolak9904]

@@ERAUsnow now I have imagined being on a carrier in the Pacific. In one of those oddities, my grandpa on my mom’s side and great-uncle on my dad’s side were on the Saratoga, but they never met til my parents got married. When they told me about Iwo Jima, the bombs and kamikazes (which I learned the specifics later: 5 bombs and 3 kamikazes hit the ship in 6 minutes) I became fascinated with WWII, although I admit I know the Pacific better than the Atlantic.

[@ERAUsnow]

@@detroitpolak9904 Yes, she was a County. She and her sister Norfolk shadowed Bismarck through the Denmark strait and got to watch Hood get blown out of the water.

[@danieljones7843]

@@ERAUsnowno thanks, I don’t feel like soiling myself…

[@matthewhead1465]

Sabaton, the metal world’s resident war historians. Such a wonderful band with amazing and catchy songs. Really fun to watch live.

[@stefankristoffersen9349]

I would seriously recommend you checking out their cover of Motörhead's '1916'. The video is amazing, and it's a great cover to boot (with Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell showing up in the video to pay their respects to Lemmy).

[@Wrathlon]

+1000 to this, absolutely incredible cover AND incredible video. Also No Bullets Fly. There are just so many I could recommend but these 2 are definitely where Id start.

[@jk9554]

Didn't know they covered 1916… the sheer power of the "choir" at around the 2.35 min mark broke me. RIP Lemmy.

[@ommadawn8434]

Absolutely yes!

[@1982jeepcj8]

I concur

[@Branwhin]

YES please, the vocals are amazing in that one. And, um, bring tissues.

[@bigfoot_huntr2964]

Gotta check out Christmas Truce. That song even won them an award, for education even!

[@panzerwolf494]

>flashes lights and signals by radio "I am a Pole!" before opening fire

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Carolus Rex in Swedish live from The Great Tour which features Apocalyptica. When Joakim sings in Swedish, goosebumps every time.

[@darkiee69]

It was even worse survival numbers on HMS Hood, out of 1490 sailors onboard only three survived.

[@32a34a]

Bismarck took well over 400 hits from shells and torpedoes. Can't imagine what that must have been to go through.

[@PeteOtton]

@@32a34a Yet a hundred or so sailors made it off the ship and into the water. Many were picked up by British destroyers. Reports of U-Boats in the area caused them to scarper and the U-boats couldn't pick up the rest.

[@CrashCanuck537]

The Bismarck did hit the Hoods rear ammunition magazine snapping the ship in two. I can't say I'm surprised so few survived. The Bismarck itself wasn't directly sunk, but scuttled as everything above deck was in ruins.

[@PeteOtton]

@@CrashCanuck537 Also took several torpedo hits, possibly including torpedoes from Rodney. But everything from the waterline up was holed and anything that could burn was, it was probably a matter of time before the magazines cooked off.

[@damienmaynard8892]

@@PeteOtton HMS Dorsetshire picked up some German sailors after firing the last torpedoes into him - most of which did not go off. U-47 was there and picked up some survivors but had scared off the RN heavies and escorts. A German trawler later picked up some more.

[@niklazandersson5631]

Bismarck, one of the most requested topics for a Sabaton song. A gift to the fans this tune. Gotta love my Swedish Sabaton. Awesome reaction, rock on 🤘

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

The great Tommy Johansson on guitar here (he has dropped out from Sabaton now though) and Floor Jansens husband Hannes on drums.

[@janihaavisto79]

It's fun to see how much more relaxed and involved you have become, when reacting to metal music. I can see you really enjoyed this reaction. And as always great reaction. Keep it up. We love your channel.... And you of course.❤😅

[@r2streu]

Lead guitar here is by Tommy Johansson. You really should check out his solo stuff!

[@freddij67]

Tommy is awesome. Check his stuff. One of the best.

[@mattiassjoquist5042]

Tommy rules!

[@trfatman]

I concur

[@delaware74b]

You should check out former member Tommy Johannson's cover of Phantom of the Opera. He is phenomenal.

[@TENGILL]

I can not believe you have not done Christmas truce by Sabaton, you will love it!

[@johnghiglione2641]

In October, I saw Sabaton for the second time and it was just as epic as the first time I ever saw them in September of 2022. In October, Sabaton was on tour with Judas Preist. Sabaton is my all-time favorite band and I was in their 0.5% of top listeners on Spotify this year.

[@DarkJediPrincess]

Fun fact: _Bismarck’s_ shipwreck was discovered by the same man who located the wreck of the _Titanic,_ Robert Ballard. 🙂

[@henrikvidin]

Great reaction Beth. As you are a vocal coach I can strongly recommend that you listen to one of Sabatons two lead guitarists (both are lead). Tommy Johansson is not only a very good guitarist he is also an extraordinary singer (recently left Sabaton for to continue with his other band Majestic). He has his own KZbin channel. I suggest that you listen to his cover of You raise me up, singing one octave higher than the Josh Groban version. Really amazing actually!

[@Will_GM_for_Food]

I love that they added the Fairey Swordfish launching the torpedoes that took out the Bismarck's rudder.

[@richardgoddard37]

The whole video is pretty accurate apparently. It's sponsored by World of Warships, and they've got some hardcore experts.

[@PeteOtton]

@@richardgoddard37 I think Sabbaton go out of their way to be accurate.

[@Will_GM_for_Food]

@@richardgoddard37 Well, it matches what I remember of Sink the Bismarck when I read it back in 8th grade.

[@shawnengles8771]

Yeah correct. The Bismarck was being shadowed by british cruisers after the battle of Denmark strait. Bismarck was hit by a few shells from hood and was going back to France for repairs. The British fleet only had the carrier Ark Royal in position to slow them down. After the torpedo attact Bismarck s rudder was demolished and sent the Bismarck in circles cause it couldn't steer. Allowing British battleships and cruisers to catch up and finally torpedo and send shells into her leading to her sinking

[@PeteOtton]

@@shawnengles8771 Don't forget the night before that final showdown a pack of RN Tribals with a Polish destroyer made several torpedo attacks in rough seas that may have had the only affect of keeping the Bismark's crew awake and on edge.

[@Keyrathify]

That "lucky fellow" was actually the captain of the boat the band was on. If you follow the story of the video, you see where the Captain of the Bismarck carves something into the pocket watch/compass and later gives it to the young lad when he is dying on the ship. He survives and you see the pocket watch again in his hand when he is rescued by the allies... and right at the end when they are going back to the harbour you see the captain of the boat pulling said pocket watch out of his pocket, looking at it, probably reminiscing about his time on the Bismarck. It's a neat storytelling element that binds everything together.

[@margieguild519]

Sabaton has so many amazing songs - welcome to this fabulous rabbit hole! So many treasures to find❤

[@rogerwinright2290]

Tommy Johansson; their (now former) guitarist is a monster of a vocalist as well! It may be worth a dive on his band Majestica! Awesome video as always!

[@terryc7142]

Dreadnaught is my very favorite of theirs. It's simply chilling to hear it live! Go Sabaton!

[@ThomasVanhala]

Robert Ballard, the guy that found Titanic also found Bismark.

[@Gungnir762]

Sabaton is a great group to review.

[@AraliciaMoran]

This is the first reaction/analysis I see from your channel, and I must say that I love all the little inserts you've added during editing. Great way to add more context!

[@zo7034]

I love the sabaton historical songs, particularly this song and the 4 they did in collaboration with Paradox for the game Europa Universalis 4.

[@MarkBtvd]

This was a fantastic winner for the Metal Theme. You're right. The compass is significant, but I haven't found reliable sources as to why. Fairly reasonable to assume the compass taken from the Bismark captain is the one the tugboat skipper has. Some folks point out the numbers scratched onto it match fairly well the coordinates where the ship sank. Others believe the skipper is a descendant of the rescued German sailor: son or grandson.

[@darkiee69]

The captain scribbled Bismarcks last position on it.

[@Boklore]

He’s apparently the grandson of the sailor and the compass he’s holding is the actual one from the Bismarck. It was loaned for the shoot.

[@reliantncc1864]

I figure the tugboat captain was the son of the Bismarck sailor who was rescued. I didn't think it was a compass, but a pocketwatch (which would have been more common at the time). Look at compasses back then and they typically didn't look like that, but pocketwatches did.

[@MarkBtvd]

@@reliantncc1864 Could well be. It does look like a typical pocket watch. Maybe a close look at the video frame by frame would tell.

[@captainmuddynofearghail1985]

6:31 and a cat, curiously. unsinkable Sam, rescued by the british, and survived three ship sinkings in total until the brits decided that he might be bad luck.

[@jagx234]

This was the moment I found out that Floor was married to a member of Sabaton. I extremely appreciated that tidbit!

[@alanfoster6589]

Saw them in Phoenix two nights ago (10/18/24). Still going strong.

[@darkwulf2k]

Great react. Has she heard any of Tommy's solo works. Jokim is talent for sure, but as far as singing goes, holy moly Tommy is talented. He's left the band to pursue his solo work, but god can he shred and sing.

[@StefanSedelmaier]

You should really listen to Sabatons Christmas Truce, in my opinion it's a master piece. There is also a little but great surprise in the end.

[@gabrielacocosh]

You might want to check out Christmas Truce-it’s one of the most powerful and emotional war songs. The production is absolutely stunning, and Floor Jansen’s beautiful voice at the end takes it to another level. With Christmas just around the corner, it fits perfectly! 😊

[@Clint-fh6nm]

Just watched them in concert a few weeks ago when they opened for judas priest. They put on a great show.

[@KristopherPrime]

i believe you did a good job nailing why sabaton is so damn good as artists. heck, metal in my experience is usually just obnoxious screeching and bad music, but sabaton is heavy metal PERFECTED! their words are easy enough to follow, joakim perfectly executes the vocals, history is a passion of mine so they have a good story or message to tell in their songs, the instrumentation is just about perfect, and they often do good with the music videos. plus, when you go "behind the scenes" they seem like pretty chill dudes who i could probably see hanging out with despite their aggressive appearance.

[@StefanRixö]

Sabaton!!.🇸🇪Nice reaction Beth 🇸🇪

[@somarriba333]

Love his vocals. Most power metal vocals have a higher voice which is a hit or miss for me. His lower range is just awesome. All of their songs sound epic.

[@trevoroiler5094]

WATCH THEM LIVE...ANY SONG...ANY TOUR...PURE EPICNESS

[@XizorSizhran]

If you noticed, the Captain of the boat they go out searching for the Bismarck on had a locket at the end of the song... the same locket the seaman was given by the Captain of the Bismarck as the ship was sinking.

[@antivanti]

For Christmas you should look at their song Christmas Truce Also you should check out their former guitarist Tommy Johansson who has a golden voice. He has a KZbin channel and is also the singer of his own band Majestica

[@karenkuhnle781]

I hope you can eventually catch one of their shows live.... they are amazing live, and some of the goofiest guys, but this is what you get when History nerds decide to do metal :)

[@neriparragaming]

I love Sabaton. They are so good band. And it is also nice the songs make you learn more about history.

[@jimmythehand1553]

There are just so many amazing Sabaton songs. Winged Hussars, Cliffs of Gallipoli, Carolus Rex. Wow, you could spend hours delving in.

[@steamer66]

As Christmas approaches, please react to‘Christmas Truce’ by Sabaton.

[@jamesmccrea4871]

If you want to hear him sing in a low, soft whisper, check out The Hammer Has Fallen. It's one of their earliest songs, before they focused on military history.

[@DarkScipio]

Sabaton does a wonderful job. Thanks for reviewing it. And lets take a moment to think about the brave sailors and soldiers on both the Bismark and the Hood that lost their lifes doing theit duty in a mad and senseless war.

[@esaedvik]

Not just funding, World of Warships developer did the CG. Just super impressive all around.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Wargaming's World of Tanks division also did the CG for Primo Victoria and Steel Commander, plus added a Sabaton themed Tank to their World of Tanks Games.

[@Rogue0257]

That was a great reaction video, love how you break down the vocals, and add a bit of trivia.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

Tommy Johansson is not from Falun....his from a small town way up north. Boden ❤️

[@daffierpython7755]

I love how the chorus sounds almost like a marching army. The way Joakim emphasizes it like PRIDE of a NATION the BEAST made of STEEL each word sounds like a stomp

[@ZoraxGG]

One detail in the video that I found great was that the Captain of the search vessel was the same young man saved by the brittish fleet :) Cpt. of the Bismarck gave him that pocket watch.

[@bellies1000]

Very cool band who do some real good historic storytelling with music! Love that approach!

[@RohanaDurdak]

thx for the detailed infos about how the singer builds his tone / sound!!!!! Best regards :)

[@carolmartin4413]

Wow...they were just here in Wisconsin...not huge on metal but they have a unique, exciting sound...really talented! 👍

[@jamesdaanen7706]

The captain of the fishing vessel was the son or grandson of the survivor you see at the end of the video. It's the same compass with the coordinates inscribed.

[@scottfarley3644]

Please. Watch 1916. A cover that Motorhead first did. Gut wrenching. Then react to Motorheads version. Even more gut wrenching.

[@viggostenvard9906]

Well done, more Sabbaton please!

[@jeremygilbert7989]

Sabaton's a wonderous rabbit hole to dive into especially if, like me, you're a history buff AND a metalhead. You now absolutely must check out The Christmas Truce, all about the rl truce of 1914, though that might actually be best saved for December since it's relatively close. Shiroyama and Rorke's Drift are another couple I'd recommend off the top of my head but I could go on.

[@zackerystout4730]

I do love the fact that they don't outright state in the song that the allies sunk the Bismarck as it is disputed on whether the final torpedoes were the ones to cause him to start sinking or if it was the remaining crew that opened essentially scuttling hatches that would have flooded the ship. Regardless, he took a hell of a pummeling, and if I remember right, many of the British ships actually were nearly out of ammo. Another fun fact, Gunther Lutjens was the commanding officer on board during the Bismarck's First and final mission.

[@01VASB]

I strongly suggest you to react to "En Livstig I Krig - Great war Live in Gothenburg" . The song is sung in swedish, so dont forget to follow the lyrics. It´s a masterpiece and very Emotional!

[@oscararzate7956]

Bravo bravo bravo me encantó el vídeo la música la banda la coach ❤ todo bien Beth 👏👏🍀🍀

[@thespacexplorer6552]

fun fact, the lucky fella surviving the sinking is actually the old guy shown at the beginning and the end, who takes the crew to the place where it sunk, as he received the compass with the coordinates from the captain in the middle of the video.

[@nowyoumadeitawkwardpodcast]

Does anyone ever realize the kid climbing out of the water IS the boat captain that takes them out?

[@generichardson4771]

sabaton history is the history channel they have

[@jamesbennet3937]

great live too, I saw them in Glasgow and they blew my mind

[@martin6181]

Since you liked this one there are a few more you ought to check out: "Christmas Truce", "1916" which is a Motörhead cover, "No Bullets Fly" animated version and "En livstid i krig" the Swedish version from the Gothenburg concert - with lyrics. Enjoy your trip down the Sabaton rabbithole.

[@damienmaynard8892]

"Primo Victoria", the name of the boat they were on, is also the name of another Sabaton song - worth a look! They froze on the boat, Joakim was probably bashing his leg to make sure it was still there! My Dad was RAN. His ship chased the KMS Scheer after HMS Jervis Bay was sunk - lucky for him and me he did not catch it, that time.

[@andreaslundberg2978]

"However, in some swedish dialects..." It really heartens me to see my dialect (the main one using the uvular trill) actually being acknowledged as swedish for a change.

[@mirthenary]

Hey, hey, hey! Don't leave out Rhapsody! They're a damn good power metal band too!

[@danielgustafsson9909]

Please check out Tommy Johansson’s channel, the former lead guitarist in Sabaton. Awesome singer! Great reaction!👏

[@thedryparn1279]

Joakim really leans into the pronunciation problems swedes often have with the English language. Like you said with J-sound in iron, fire and sight, hard K-sounds, rolling R's and american'ish A-sounds. I also think he does it in a very deliberate way.

[@WolfHeathen]

Indy Neidell is also one of the VO artists who did the "Probably the best beer in the world" voice lines in Carlsberg commercials.

[@Shinbeef]

I don't think I have ever been in love before, but my god I think I'm in love with Beth Roars. I have never been so vulnerable in my life, and I found this channel by accident. Best suggestion I have ever had. I am now addicted to this channel and learning so much. Always fancied myself as a singer and this channel has helped beyond belief. I absolutely love Beth Roars. Her Celtic sounds leave me breathless. I've always wanted to have a future in Scotland. So Beth If you are listening, I see no ring on your finger... I can help you with that, If you fancy a Yorkshire lad from England in your life. Also I really love you.

[@Carpediem357]

6:34 and at least a dozen of the Bismarck crew and its naval regiment were captured and sent to Canada. Their treatment was really good from what I found out. There are at least 2 known to have stayed and lived in Canada. Helmut Keune being the only named individual, the others name remains unknown. Keune died in 1969 and it is unknown if he married and had children or was single

[@robertgraham3970]

❤as a fan of history AND JONNY HORTON who sang a song SINK THE BISMARK this makes me happy

[@Trashatgames1]

the name of the boat 'primo victoria' is the name of one of their albums and songs

[@DraconimLt]

Kriegsmarine - 'krieg' = war, 'marine' = sea (literal), so Navy. Great band, these guys. They know their stuff too. Hope you react to some more. Those who have already suggested 'En livstid i Krig' know what they are talking about, I add my vote to that. Also recommend: 'Winged Hussars', 'The Last Stand', 'Shiroyama', 'Soldier of Heaven' and 'Race to the Sea'. Plenty of other great songs, I can't list them all here, lol. Oh and '40:1' and 'Uprising' (from I think it's Woodstock) in Poland are well worth a watch too, the crowd was so invested.

[@DraconimLt]

@@DeReAntiqua huh? How's that contradict what I said? I was just explaining which words the name came from.

[@SolidShepard]

as someone who served in the US Navy for a decade, this is my favorite Sabaton song.

[@geraldstamour1312]

Thanks for your service, @SolidShepard!

[@FMJaqenHghar]

I'll not forget my introduction to Sabaton - i did not even know the name of the band for quite some time - i stumbled upon a youtube-video yeeeaaars ago. It was about Sabaton's song Primo Victoria -and it was mixed with video-sequences from the game Hellgate: London - needless to say, it stuck with me.

[@kevinboyce8874]

When Bismarck sank the Hood there were just 3 survivers out of a crew of around 1400

[@reliantncc1864]

And they came back for a reunion for decades afterward. Sad day when the last survivor had no shipmates left.

[@LLiivveeeevviiLL]

Subject for solemnity. I guess they had a gathering before boarding. What if they where told by destiny that all but 3 would never return from the ship.

[@reliantncc1864]

@@LLiivveeeevviiLL Sailors have long had a superstitious streak a mile wide. I bet they'd have "found" some broken equipment that would keep them from getting underway.

[@mikelawlor777]

HMS HOOD was the pride of the british navy . Bismarck famously sunk it with one shot . According to historians , the shot hit one of the powder magazines . The whole ship exploded and less than 15 seconds later it had gone beneath the waves . The HOOD had a crew of around 1800 ........3 survived .

[@donkeypunchbandit]

This band has done so much to bring bring a new appeal base to history, to which I cannot thank them enough. Another amazing track and event depicted in such, "Hearts of Iron," about the men from Germany's 12th Armee (Wehrmacht) who effectively surrendered Berlin in order to save countless civilians and incapacitated soldiers from certain Soviet slaughter. Personal sidenote: My great-grandfather was an officer under General Wenck's command during those final days.

[@andreasnordin9023]

Beth still rules and still roars!

[@Praxics0815]

6:34 The thing about that is that roughly 1000 went into the water. The British however left 800 to drown. Something that would repeat with Scharnhorst as well...

[@Joe-jd4pn]

I watch these just to see your smile !

[@livianegidius9772]

Finaaly Beth. Thank you

[@aznravechild6i9]

When the Bismarck wreck was eventually found, despite having over 400 rounds fired into her at point blank range, it was discovered that there were no holes in the hull caused by artillery or torpedoes, which meant that the ship only sunk after the crew set scuttling charges. That's right. As a final act of defiance, the Bismarck withstood the full power of the Royal Navy and still refused go down.

[@samdavidowicz]

Interesting fact: The old guy manning the boat (The one holding the compass at the end) is the son of the last survivor of the Bismark sinking. PS: Watch the Animated story video for "No Bullets Fly," but don''t forget the tissues on that one.

[@shadowb20]

Fun Fact, the Bismarck was scuttled by the Germans themselfs instead of sunk bij enemy fire. From the wreckage was discovered that is has over 2000 impact marks and holes and was still able to sail, albeit in only a large circle since the rudder was destroyed

[@Arhange1790]

Christmas Truce definitely must be next one. One powerful song about one powerful moment in history.

[@Flokarl1]

Great reaction! Great band! Great song! Great movie! Great facts!..Gorgious lady!! 😍

[@ace673]

When he sings they are bound by "iron and blood" it's referring to a speech by Otto Von Bismarck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_and_Iron_(speech)

[@thegreganator10]

Viewers who played the game World of Warships may have recognized the audio of the ships’ firing, the AA shooting, and torpedoes launching because these audios came from the game World of Warships.

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Fun fact, Bismarck was found by Swedish pilots when it was stationed away in the Norwegian fjords and took aerial pictures of it and sent them to the brits and that is the only reason to why they found it