"The Devil's Own" Lawyers Secret D-Day Mission

The extraordinary D-Day mission of the Inns of Court Regiment, otherwise known as the "Devil's Own", that went deep behind German lines on a mission to destroy vital bridges.
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[@Jay-ln1co]

"Don't shoot, we're friendlies!" "Identify yourself." "We're lawyers." *[indiscriminate gunfire]*

[@therealuncleowen2588]

Friendly fire isn't funny. But when you put it this way, I couldn't help but laugh.

[@chiliprepper7678]

Fire from both sides. 💥💥💥💥💥

[@ColinH1973]

😁

[@andrewtaylor940]

Well they did paint their vehicles distinctly so that everybody would shoot at them.

[@MrBizteck]

@@chiliprepper7678 hell even the resistance had a pop!

[@planescaped]

I remember the famous battle where they made the Germans retreat by threatening to sue.

[@bigblue6917]

I remember the adverts. Have you ended up in a warzone which wasn't your fault. Call us and we'll sue Hitler.

[@tncorgi92]

@@bigblue6917 call 1-800-LAWYERS

[@ColinH1973]

😂😂😂

[@welshpete12]

:-))

[@jwenting]

that was the American lawyers...

[@samuraijack5919]

My father is a lawyer, he used to say that 90% of lawyers made the other 10% look bad. He is going to love this video.

[@OALM]

Hahahaha that's a good one!

[@Platanis2008]

That's a lenient statement, it's actually 99% vs 1%-though, my view may be lenient also...😁

[@joeyjamison5772]

@@Platanis2008 You beat me to it!

[@scutumfidelis1436]

Oy vey.

[@emmgeevideo]

Every lawyer I've met has a lawyer joke. At least they have good senses of humor!

[@cj.tj.8201]

Seems like they had to worry more about friendly fire, than the Germans.

[@lutherburgsvik6849]

That's what happens when the Yanks are on your side.

[@cinnamonape3045]

Luther Burgsvik *Canadians

[@veryrevrufus]

Apparently there was a saying during the war: “When the Luftwaffe attacks the allies ducked, when the RAF attacked, the Germans ducked, but the USAAF attacked, EVERYBODY ducked”

[@marks_sparks1]

@@veryrevrufus allegedly Patton told the 8th Air Force commander that if his planes did not stop strafing and bombing his troops around Metz, that he would order the 3rd Army to turn 180 degrees and attack his airfields in Western France instead! (Don't know if that happened but Patton was kinda the guy to make it plausible)

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

My father solemnly warned me about friendly fire before I went to Vietnam. My two closest calls were from it.

[@matthewkantar5583]

" A regiment of lawyers," And this isn't an episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus?

[@at6686]

Matthew Kantar Being lawyers they were lucky there wasn’t a ceasefire so both sides could shoot at them.

[@brendanhere.6400]

Ha, ha-ha,. Yeah.

[@brendanhere.6400]

Amendment; Ripping yarns?

[@foreverpinkf.7603]

Together with the cat-confusers they are unvincible.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Nee

[@tombennett4742]

My father - God rest him, would have loved this He was a member of this regiment. His squadron went ashore on D DAY plus 6 ( ad ate inscribed on my mothers heart! It was she who told me. The oother ranks were originally (during it's prwar terroitorial days mostly London taxi drivers. My Dad was from Liverpool and got drafted. He was slightly irritated from time to time when stories of battles were told on TV or in books and mentioned only famous regiments, overlooking utfits like the Inns Of Court. It didn't matter to him but it was an irritation si thank you Mark. One entire troop (I think) was lost when its' landing craft capsized and tragically evreyone drowned! They had just been transferred en masse to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards so the loss is recorded in ther records.Again Thank you Mark Felton I wish my Dad could've seen this.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

My pleasure!

[@chadjsaul]

The only thing more enjoyable than watching Mr.Feltons content is seeing the occasional special reply such as yours which gives personal accounts and adds insider knowledge. Thanks for your contribution.

[@jimieljoseph2322]

Bravo. Rest in peace.

[@krisht1613]

He will be proud

[@Cloudman572]

RIP for him, a brave generation. I thank them for their service, unfortunately mostly posthumously. GL, HF and stay safe all.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

As a Lawyer in England and Wales, plus a former Employee bootneck Officer, I am particularly proud of these men and their efforts

[@davidwhite147]

It bad enough having one ‘Barracks Room Lawyer’ in your unit, but a whole regiment of them ... ...

[@Grubnar]

Maybe they cancel each other out? And even if not, having them all in the same regiment is better ... for all the other regiments!

[@samiam619]

Knock knock Come in Yes, Private Smith? Sir, the Sargent Major said I was the slowest man in the outfit! And? I’d like to bring him up on charges of Defamation of Character! Get out! You’ll hear from my bunk mate, he’s the head of the Inn at Kings Crossing!

[@alancross5838]

@@samiam619 Good one

[@varovaro1967]

Mark “beat the quarantine” Felton!

[@fauxhound5061]

Mark " Footage you've never seen. During the quarantine" Felton

[@awwtv2603]

Thats Dr Felton.

[@fredkeele6578]

I hope Mark gets an award some day for his work in preserving history and un biased videos.

[@MrMAC8964]

NK!

[@hans-je3pz]

Quarts sex

[@fortis3686]

I swear, if the next call of duty is gonna be a ww2 game, they better use a campaign or missions inspired by these war stories you share to us Mark

[@cxllin2178]

They already dropped a ww2 game, maybe a ww1 game would be cool

[@mikkyd656]

How about Mark narrating the campaigns

[@bigblue6917]

If not I think I know of some people who will help you in the court case.

[@isengard1500]

Need a Korean War, wanna do a crazy retreat like the Americans and Brits at Chosin Reservoir

[@CaptainKapitan]

Problem with the WW2 games is that they always put a twist or spin on the already oversaturated D-Day, Berlin, Paris, and other missions. There's literally thousands of really great stories if you read history books and journals of the vets. Heck even Mr Felton's video are a source of good summaries of battles not widely heard!

[@Gloopular]

"Send lawyers, guns, and money."

[@berzerker1100]

Good song 😅😄

[@kreggbarnhart4734]

@Gary Daniel actually penciled on a napkin by Warren Zevon.

[@blacksmith67]

Note to self: when going into an operation with a massive contingent of allied forces, make sure your vehicles have the same paint scheme as everyone else.

[@tommeakin1732]

No just make sure you're not fighting with Americans. It really doesn't matter what your vehicle, uniform or flag looks like, Americans have this uncanny ability to shoot their "friends" from allied nations. If I were a more cynical man I'd say it's deliberate based on how frequent it is

[@exJacktar]

@@tommeakin1732 my dad fought in Italy. He told me of a Sqn of P-47s that had to be escorted by a Sqn of RCAF Spitfires whenever they were over Cdn troops as they had a nasty habit of shooting anything that moved on the ground in addition to getting lost much of the time. Enemy, Allied, Civilian were all fair game to those idiots. My dad was a bird Gunner, I'm sure he was itching to shoot back, but he never admitted to the temptation.

[@planescaped]

@@tommeakin1732 Friendly fire is a hell of a lot harder to distinguish in real life than in vidya gaems.

[@cinnamonape3045]

gurka321 My dad says your dad is full of crap

[@exJacktar]

@@cinnamonape3045 good for him

[@jacobjohnson2603]

I'm proud to say Mark that my teacher used some of your videos for online classes on WWII! Thank you for the great informational content!

[@aloysiusjones3985]

Jacob Johnson , I hope he made the correct reference to the author. You might find yourself complicit in a litigation...🇦🇺

[@tman1129]

Much respect for these lawyers carrying their grit and determination to the battlefield. No one appreciates an attorney until they need one!!

[@greva2904]

They were given an impossible mission, even without all the bad luck and the friendly fire incidents.

[@theenigmaticgamer]

Dead right! Brave men's lives wasted on an idiotic plan. Surely the job could have been done by the allied air forces? Did the planners assume the bridges would be undefended as well? Where was the Infantry support? Another British speciality....cover a balls up with a sprinkling of medals and everything turns out ok. Oh and I'm English by the way.

[@jemmace2586]

@Ellison Rodgers quite, add to that U.S friendly fire records doomed to failure and meaningless annihilation is instantly applicable.

[@caahacky]

Just shows that no matter how good a soldier you are, how well you look after your kit and how prepared you are for action, if your boss puts you in the sh1t then you've had it.

[@jemmace2586]

@@caahacky definitely! during war time more risks were taken and understandably but unnecessary ones are always just that, as for soldiers, sailors and airmen being incompetent at their jobs.. well that's something entirely different. Nowadays British soldiers carry more cards to advise on rules of engagement than ammunition almost! But at least they know there will be consequences should they think it OK to start blatting rounds off willy-nilly!

[@jettron1]

It would seem the Brits always had problems with bridges in WWII, their lofty plans never panned out. The biggest was that egomaniac Montgomery's Operation Market Garden he somehow talked Eisenhower into. A lot of people suffered waiting on Montgomery's armor to come save them as Monty had planned. Didn't happened, the Brits just once again wound up jumping in boats to escape by sea ala Dunkirk. The Brits were so terrible when it came to bridges there was even a movie about them, a bridge and a disaster. The Bridge Over the River Kwai is a great fictional movie but...

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Thanks for holding a long shot on the maps the way you do. It gives me a chance to pause and click a clear screen shot to study in depth at my leisure. I was truly disheartened to hear the way these men we sent under prepared and falling to American fire in the fog of war. Sounds to me like a cowboy was pitching for a kill esp since the Brits actions were not hostile

[@yessir7147]

But the Canadian friendly fire was just friendly :) Even though they were ground troops and much closer and able to identify the men. Yes, It must have been the pilots fault for misidentifying ground troops. Exactly.

[@threestepssideways1202]

The proclivity toward being a barrack room lawyer in this regiment must have been off the chart !

[@bigblue6917]

Court cases must have been interesting. One defendant turns up 999 lawyers. Courts adjourned to a sports stadium.

[@minuteman4199]

I served in a reserve regiment in the Canadian army that had this problem. Half the sergeants were cops in their day jobs and half the officers were lawyers. At one point the commanding officer was a provincial court judge and the adjutant was a crown attorney. In the rest of the army if someone was being charged and taken in front of he commanding officer for a summary trial, they would have their hat removed and be quick marched into the COs office by the RSM and a couple of escorts. After some lawyerly arguing about this in the mess one night our regimental tradition was changed so that the accused did not remove his hat until he had been convicted, since when he marched into his trial he was only an accused man and not a convicted man. As far as I know we were the only regiment that does it that way, and it's a direct result of having so many lawyers among the officer ranks at the time.

[@MyLateralThawts]

“Friendly Fire”, the most tragic of oxymorons.

[@roscoewhite3793]

And "blue on blue" - the current usage - is more of a euphemism.

[@mito88]

friendly fire isn't.

[@mito88]

@@JohnSmith-qv6hp strategic bombing = terror bombing

[@Rusty_Gold85]

I know of a story a Thunderbolt shot down a RAF Tempest operating over France despite B& W stripes . Its from actual flight diary records

[@thhseeking]

@@Rusty_Gold85 I wonder if that was Pierre Clostermann. He got out of his crashed plane and was "arrested" by U.S. troops who, despite his RAF uniform, treated him like a German.

[@MaskHysteria]

"Sir, we have a hazardous mission that is unlikely to succeed and we expect no survivors." "I see...where's that regiment of lawyers?"

[@robertmcgovern8850]

All good until the survivors invoiced the War Department at a rate of £300 per billable hour, plus expenses and a 40% cut on German reparation payments.

[@nozecone]

A lot of respect here for those heroic men who gave their lives for freedom, I see.

[@MrBobthebird]

@@nozecone They would have loved all this,This is a great mark of respect. We British can laugh at ourselfs, you should try it,You might become a man despite yourself.

[@tomperkins5657]

U B BAD!!!

[@donalddodson7365]

Maybe like the gag about lab rats: "Professor, we are being sued for doing research on laboratory rats. What do we do? Send a memo to Legal ... see if they can spare a couple of lawyers ..."

[@zerge69]

I bet their battle cry is “Cease and Desist!”

[@samsmith2635]

No its 'Stop resisting'

[@oxfordweddingpiper]

The charge was two and six (two shillings and sixpence) the standard first consultation fee

[@Nightdare]

"Objection!"

[@GustafXI]

ok, now we need to know the real battle cry

[@tomperkins5657]

BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA! Exactly!

[@steveholmes5207]

Always a real treat to Mark's production's especially now and we won't mention why thank you mark learn something new everytime 👍

[@danielranderson9115]

Good video

[@Gundum]

wait what?

[@damienk702]

If I can turn back time. I wish Doc Felton can be my history teacher. Stay safe and stay at home Doc. Greeting from Malaysia

[@gloin10]

"...a regiment of lawyers..."? Now that is a truly terrifying prospect!

[@scottdenham3361]

My father was an armoured car driver in the Inns of Court in the 1950s following his National service and he used to tell some great stories about his experiences he was not a lawyer barrister but a down to earth brick layer .

[@stephenscally3979]

Scott Denham if your father is still alive tell him he's very welcome to join us on Remembrance Sunday at Lincoln's Inn Holborn he will have remembered my very first Sergeant Major Eddie Edwards who served in the inns of Court in the Second World War

[@markwhalebone751]

I was a Lance Corporal with the Inns of court back in the 90's, I was also a brickie back the :)

[@fuferito]

“Undeniably _ballsy_ ” -Mark Felton (Mar 30, 2020)

[@leeb.7188]

Unfortunate choice of words. Because of that, I can’t show this video to my middle school history class.

[@fuferito]

@@leeb.7188, For _ballsy?_ Unfortunately for a certain middle school history class, their teacher won't mute the speakers for a split second.

[@leeb.7188]

fuferito : It’s an unnecessarily crude word. An educated person could have expressed the same sentiment without cheapening it by the use of a vulgarity. And no, this teacher isn’t going to risk his livelihood by hoping a split-second mute is effective. Stay classy, Lee.

[@fuferito]

@@leeb.7188, My best history teachers didn't shy away from such words when it came to telling the class a good story, and this is Catholic school we're talking about. Aren't all schools supposed to be on lockdown these days? Stay healthy.

[@Porsche996driver]

Lee B. Be ballsy! 🤣

[@dukejulito]

Mr. Felton: Your work is awesome and accurate, as always. Best regards from Barcelona

[@Kingfisherk26]

And all best wishes to those of you in Spain from the uk.

[@Appalling68]

Hola Barcelona. Estoy aqui en mi carcel (casa) en Tarragona.

[@assessor1276]

A remarkable story Mark - I had never been aware of the Inns of Court Regt. contribution to the Juno beach landings. What a sad tale in many ways - so many bright soldiers who gave so much for a largely failed effort. Nonetheless, it was a valiant effort and well worth the telling.

[@longtabsigo]

Mark, I am required to stay home because of my health. You truly “Make my Day!” I am incredibly grateful to you and the nuggets of History you provide to us. Now, more than ever, you are helping people like me, make it thru one day at a time.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

It's my very great pleasure, and thanks for watching.

[@nevilleomega1100]

Said it all, pal. Thanks a lot Dr. Felton!

[@clanranald]

My ex wife's lawyer would have scared the sh** out of Himmler. She was more devious than he was.

[@blitzy3244]

@Orange Man Always Wins boomer

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@blitzy3244 Zoomer

[@adamhavelock2104]

Sorry to hear that pal

[@freddie1965]

Been there Pete, never getting married/living with a woman again!

[@tty1975ful]

Glad to hear that you took the red pill

[@gio.2381]

You're videos are so incredibly well made, yesterday I stood up watching them until 6am. Keep doing what you're doing, you're the best at it.

[@keithmitchell6548]

Takes the phrase 'barrack room lawyer' to a whole different level..

[@profharveyherrera]

This sounds like a mini market garden mission. Never before I've heard about the Inns of Court, brave men indeed.

[@cgross82]

Fascinating! I would have thought that a military unit comprised of lawyers would have been assigned to courts martial cases, staff officers advising commanders on the laws of war, etc., similar to the U.S. Judge Advocate Corps (JAG Officers). Instead, these barristers were fighting enlisted men! This reminds me of the First Troop, Philadelphia Cavalry, a unit that traces its lineage back to the American Revolution, during which it served as a personal reconnaissance and bodyguard unit for General George Washington. It is now part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and is such a famous and prestigious unit that many professionals in the city who would qualify to be commissioned officers in other units choose to instead enlist in the First Troop, Philadelphia Cavalry as private soldiers. A great story of guts and glory, along with heartbreak and tragedy from London’s “Devil’s Own”!

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

We also had the Army Legal Corps, whose job was to prosecute courts martial cases etc. They also still exist as the Army Legal Service, an all-officer unit in the Adjutant General's Corps.

[@cgross82]

@t toi Indeed, in the U.S. Army we call it MOOTW: Military Operations Other Than War. This includes peacekeeping and disaster relief operations. Military officers must now be able to work with other organizations over which they do not have command and control, including NGOs such as Doctors Without Borders, etc.

[@cgross82]

@@MarkFeltonProductions Mark, you might find the First Troop, Philadelphia Cavalry worthy of some research and possibly a video. I first became aware of them during my doctoral research into the history of the natural trumpet in North America. I visited the unit in 1988, which has a museum in their armory building, itself about 140 years old. I saw an original signed letter from George Washington while I was there, among other documents pertaining to my research. Unfortunately, when I was back in Philadelphia vacationing with my family in 2014, we made a brief visit to the armory, where I was informed that there had been a fire, the museum portion was closed indefinitely, and that the collection had been moved. I do not know how much damage was done by the fire.

[@danielb7117]

Good deal, I get to start my day hauling commodities across International Boundaries, by listening to some good educational videos, Cheers Dr. Felton.

[@rudithedog7534]

Never in history have lawyers been so useful, thank you for the history lesson

[@craigkdillon]

It's very easy for a regiment of lawyers to take over land. All they have to do is declare "eminent domain", and they get full possession. In taking over bridges, they would get them condemned, and abandoned. Brilliant.

[@charliemanson4808]

What a cracking bit of hidden history! Thanks for bringing these people back to life for us all. I hope you and your loved ones are all safe during these strange times.❤ We trained for this kind of germ warfare all my career, but to see it worldwide is deeply concerning. Peace Charlie 🇬🇧

[@markmccummins8049]

Another terrific video, Mark. “Friendly fire,” a wartime risk, always with tragic results.

[@m.rogers5846]

I originally thought this would be akin to the "monuments men" and the "operation Paperclip" missions. How humbling to hear their brave story. Thanks Mark.

[@kimchipig]

Mark, thank you for always acknowledging Canada's large contribution to the Normandy landings.

[@ancilodon]

When Dr Felton used the phrase "very cool", I had to smile.

[@victorvisa10]

It brought a smile to me as well, being so used to the Doctor's neutral delivery and all.

[@JAMESBOND-jm2lj]

You've made me a happy man again Mark. Stuck inside can be a good thing because of your videos 😉

[@mwnciboo]

The old inns of court.... "We object to the term unit...we are more of a club, do-you-see!". Dingo was an awesome vehicle. Didn't they join 11th armoured Div for Market-Garden pushing for Antwerp and Walcheren..Ooohhh Do Walcheren Mark - almost no one remembers that Battle.

[@rnstoo1]

Walcheren Causeway. On the battle honors of Calgary Highlanders with whom I served for a short time back in the 80's as reserve officer

[@davidberriman5903]

I am not a military history expert but I find most history interesting. From reading the comments it is obvious that you are able to find an incredible amount of information on actions of which even dedicated buffs are not aware and then you present it in a manner that can only be described as enthralling. Thank you very much for your dedication.

[@Aeyekay0]

Me: I would say I’m a WW2 history buff Mark Felton: allow me to introduce myself

[@samcro6268]

we have lots of ww2 book here that are usually accurate. Our documentaries are accurate although they tend to focus on the US naturally. our movies however show that we won the war with a little bit of help from a couple of other nations. Speaking as some who knows better, I love his work.

[@Trek001]

One of the VCs won by the Devils Own was by Jack Harrison who actually trained with the regiment but served with the East Yorkshire Regiment Came from my home city of Hull too

[@kelvinkelly9245]

What a small but terrifically heroic and terribly costly piece of the story of D-Day. Well told in your usually brief manner. Thank you.

[@KokkiePiet]

Wondering how many men where killed by “friendly fire” during the war. read once that during the First World War the french (and who else?) shelled their own trenches in order to “motivate” the troops to go forward to the enemy.

[@AudieHolland]

No surrender. At least.

[@bobbates6642]

Yes it was a death sentence to retreat .

[@Climpus]

I believe that behind the assaulting troop in the trenches of a number of WW1 battles were MPs with pistols drawn...

[@rooseveltbrentwood9654]

if you want a dramatized version of how fd the French were in that war watch “paths of glory”. I think thats the name at least. Its directed by Kubrick and stars Kirk Douglas.

[@welshpete12]

In North Africa , During the second world war . The American pilots were famous with the Brits for, “friendly fire” incidences . They unfortunately got a name for it.

[@serenisma3402]

The last time I was this early the tiger ii was good

[@bigblue6917]

Sorry I'm a bit late and there is bad news about your Tiger II

[@pingwenhung8327]

Sorry But your transmission broke again.

[@akillerpacman1709]

And there’s no gasoline for a refueling, oh and most of your crew is made of children.

[@wafl423]

tactically good strategically bad

[@isengard1500]

For God Sake felton, just as I was looking this up you do a video about it..

[@joeperez3520]

I knew a bit about this as the unit appears in Multi-Man Publishing's *mammoth sized* board wargame game *The Greatest Day: Sword, Juno & Gold Beaches.* "17.8 C Squadron/Inns of Court Historical Note: this Unit had a special mission. It was to race behind enemy lines and blow bridges over the Orne to impede German reinforcements coming onto the battlefield. They were matched up with 73rd Field, RE and together went off to the races to find targets. Things didn’t go as planned as they had trouble getting off the beaches after being accidentally attacked by a friendly tank, then, after reorganizing and trying again on day two, they were strafed by USAF Thunderbolts …but have a go yourself and see what happens. C/Inns of Ct Unit is always In Command and may pass Troop Quality checks in lieu of spending command points (just like Commandos). They can also blow any bridge in the game (not just named ones). Just end up adjacent to one, perform an Engineer Action and roll the die…0 and it’s blown. Place a Bridge Destroyed marker on the Bridge and it doesn’t exist any more. If you roll a 6-9, well, any number of unfortunate things are considered to have happened and the Unit is eliminated. If you roll a 1-5, nothing happens. As an added incentive (and to give a reason for the space being spent on this Unit), if you manage to blow a bridge over the Orne (the Orne extends from 43.048 to 38.035), reduce the 21st Panzer-Division Troop Quality by one. Blow another one over the same river and you can reduce the 12th SS Panzer-Division Troop Quality by one…but that’s all you get. Good Luck."

[@chucky8787]

7:30 Canadian Tank Gunner explaining to his CO: No Sir, I did not know my ex wifes lawyer was in the vehicle we "accidental" destroyed

[@Collectorfirearms]

Oh that's good

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

*Canadian soldier pro furiously apologizing*

[@schonnj]

@@LazyLifeIFreak Not Canadian if there isn't a "Sorry" in there somewhere.

[@lautoka63]

@@schonnj Eh?

[@HarrisonGoldfarb]

STOP ALL WORK... MARK IS SPEAKING!!!

[@marcaurel2610]

Work? Do you still have any? Right now I don`t have any...😉

[@Climpus]

'Work'? Oh - you mean 'working from home'...hahahhaaaa!

[@lautoka63]

Work? Up until a week ago I worked for an airline.

[@victorbruant389]

Well, from my way of thinking, sir, this entire mission is a serious misallocation of valuable military resources.

[@audimetallica]

Mr. Jackson..... He an whom I trust.. PAAARKER....!! GET DOOOWN... 😯🇩🇪🚀📽🇺🇸

[@mpersad]

I love that film!

[@twotone3070]

I would imagine had they not been shot up by their own side and almost completely wiped as a result, we may have been hailing them as successful heroes after achieving at least some of their objectives. But we will never know.

[@THE-HammerMan]

@@jaex9617 You are quite right!

[@sirxavior1583]

Agreed.. They would have been better suited to work alongside the military police making sure all combatants both Allied and Axis law are following the rules of war similar to the Judge Advocate General (JAG) corps.

[@crispinjulius5032]

These videos are incredible. Absolutely love this channel. Mark is a tribute to historians everywhere. Thank you for these great uploads. Keeping me sane while I hide from the world.

[@JPB-wy5cl]

This is one time that the lawyers should have "objected" to their assigned mission.

[@mito88]

motion denied. march forward!

[@wulfherecyning1282]

"Sir, I must advise you that if you order us to take this action, you'll be exposing yourself to risk and liability."

[@somewhere6]

Those P-47 pilots were probably slapping themselves n the back for their spectacular "kill". When American air power is on the prowl, everyone on every side needs to watch out!

[@jthunders]

My mother in law saw a farmer sawed in half and his horses and cart shot up before her eyes by a ground attack aircraft (probably p-47) as a girl in rural Austria 1945

[@Brucev7]

'The US Army Air Force were a great help to the German Ground Forces in Defending against the British Forces. '

[@hypergolic8468]

@@jthunders The German Army actually moved more logistics by horse than is realised by most people. We tend to think of it as a very mechanized Army, however it was still very heavily reliant on Horse power for moving materials up from rail heads. I would therefore would think that any horse moving during daylight, in Germany or Austria in 1945 would be seen a a military target, especially by Pilots trying to save lives amongst allied troops. My Grandad put his survival (In Churchill tanks) directly down to the Anti-Tank / ground attack aircraft flown by the Allied Forces (they did get shot up by the US however on more than one occasion). All that said, regardless of the where's and what's, your mother in law was a young girl and as with all children and minors in combat zones saw things that I'm very grateful that many of us will never see (and indeed most Europeans have not seen in 80 years). What's worse, is that the children are completely innocent, yet she's obviously lived with a horrific image that even the words you wrote leave nothing to the imagination.

[@ItsAFool]

- No work - No school - Stuck at home - No toilet paper - No hope *New Mark Felton Production Video Notification Comes Up* - Maybe there is hope

[@bsolutions525]

there*

[@REVENTONAtilla]

" This Is A Forgotten Story " For A Personally Introduced Recollection Of Past Memories You Have Proven Many Times Over Your Passion For These Epic Testaments. Love Your Work Mate.

[@roscoewhite3793]

No D-Day chronicle that I've read over the years (and I've read more than a few, believe me) has ever given hinted at this fascinating story of courage and elan and sad tragedy. Thank you for bringing it to us, Dr Felton.

[@johnmcmickle5685]

I cannot imagine being in command of a group of lawyers, trying to issue an order that they could understand and not debate the meaning of every word would be impossible.

[@johnmcmickle5685]

@@Madhattersinjeans Lawyers are also know for arguing about the meaning of words. The can argue about the meaning of 'the".

[@garynarborough]

Great informative video Mark. Made my day watching this and learned a lot. Not the first time of heard about US forces and friendly fire that have had deadly consequences. I live in Greater London and have never heard of the Inns of Court regiment. These are making my isolating more bearable. Thanks again Mark, greatly appreciated!

[@declanoleary1]

Mark, thank you for contining to post engaging and interesting stories, which help us all learn something new, during these challenging times

[@johnnyfraley2270]

These videos are one of the best thing on KZbin! Great job! Very professionally done.

[@jamesporcelli8062]

Both an interesting and sad story, I would never have guessed that there was a lawyer unit fighting during and prior to WW2.

[@marks_sparks1]

USAAF/USAF: using Allies ground-to-air recognition panels as aiming points since 1942!

[@lukebrown3385]

What a brilliant and historical video very interesting to watch, enjoyed this one👍👏

[@Appalling68]

Fascinating. Absolutely fascinating material. Thank you SO MUCH Mark, for keeping the videos coming whilst most of us are freakin locked away at home. You rock!

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

My quarantined ass appreciates this forgotten D-Day story.

[@mkms685]

Dingo Driver: "Stupid Thunderbolts!" Dingo Commander: "Wrong, chap! Stupid Yanks!"

[@carolinaculp3927]

Another rare jewel 💎 of a war story from Mark Felton, I am truly astounded by the rare stories that you post on your channel keep up the great work!!

[@davidneesam2626]

Can't stop watching your excellent videos. Excellent footage and lesser known stories of WW2.

[@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189]

German Commander: "Mein Godt ! Vy you stoppen fighting ?? " " British lawyers come thru und....I have a summons." " Und I, a Cease & Desist order." " " Ja, und I...Zoning Infraction."

[@aking-plums6985]

Not forgetting a breach of planning permission for the Alantic Wall!!!

[@official_commanderhale965]

Germans: *Sees large group of lawyers* __ __ (• ) (• ) __ *thinks who will convict them of war crimes* __ __ ( •) ( •) I===l

[@seanbryan4833]

That was a "Cyst and Decease" order.

[@Tiberiotertio]

Im limey with big wick......open fire as it talks stupid

[@offdeadeye88]

Any chance on a video on the emergency fighter he 162, watched a amazing interview with one of its pilots, seemed right up your alley

[@mrbiggs4439]

I sit and watch this with my 3 month old son ! Teaching him early ! As I've been in the parachute regiment my self and proud of it .

[@guyfawkes5291]

Another great production thanks to Mark and his team, much love to you all stay safe in these time, and please keep the content coming, much love from Australia.

[@mosesracal6758]

Imagine wasting your life to become a professional lawyer just to die from a friendly fire incident. As an aspiring professional, this makes me sad.

[@sam8404]

@Kolin Mademe not exactly the same thing.

[@oldesertguy9616]

That would apply to anybody, pretty much. War is cruel and doesn't care what your aspirations are.

[@supakritpulmanausahakul1650]

@@sam8404 why

[@johnj8639]

I’m not sure you can tell the difference when you’re dying... they knew what they were risking their lives for. I’m not sure why you think friendly fire makes what they did any less admirable.

[@zjoaquin]

You sissy. Men fight! When they have too. no matter what attorney doctor engineer.

[@Ashfielder]

*man gets shot next to a weaponised lawyer* “My client wishes to express his dissatisfaction at this action.” *gets shot him self* “That’s illegal.”

[@guffmulderEOD3119]

Wow! Good timing, just starting my break from my essential work and I receive a notification from Mark Felton. Sit back, cup of tea and enjoy an upload of history!

[@ljpmorgan579]

My old unit in Chancery Lane, Inns of Court! Amazing, Mark thank you - will share with the Lads and the Old Boys Association! Best, Trooper Morgan

[@alswann2702]

America's never had a unit of lawyers because they'd be a magnet for friendly fire.

[@Dave_Sisson]

Well American pilots shot up the formation of British lawyers. Dr Felton made it sound accidental, but it was either bad training of the Yanks or it may have been deliberate.

[@zjoaquin]

We Americans have enough men to fill those rolls. Lil UK

[@zjoaquin]

@@Dave_Sisson are you serious what a baffon.

[@adamhavelock2104]

Magnum Potent Size isn’t everything now, is it😏

[@zjoaquin]

@Ricardo VS yea its easy to point the finger. your country can't do anything! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@mixererunio1757]

Germans and Italians serving on Japanese subs after VE Day. Go!

[@bigblue6917]

Considering that the Germans and Japanese each believed that that they were racially superior to all other races that has got to be interesting. Especially in the confined space of a submarine.

[@Ruvik92]

mixererunio sounds like a good video

[@berrytharp1334]

@@bigblue6917 They argued because they both wanted to pretend to be the girls on the sub. The Axis sailors were well known for open cross dressing and homosexuality.

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

@@berrytharp1334 They never showed anything like that on Das Boot.

[@MotionMcAnixx]

@@jean-lucpicard5510 Das Butt directors cut.

[@JMc.D]

Enthralling as always Mark. Thank you.

[@LeafzNation]

Amazing quality, thank you Dr.Felton!

[@2862WU]

I recently read a Wehrmacht joke about air support late in the war. When the British come we duck. When the Luftwaffe comes no one ducks. When the Americans come everybody ducks.

[@hotbam37]

hahaha I like that

[@benhooper1956]

That black paint job on those armoured cars must have looked really cool, are there any good pictures? If I ever model a Daimler AC or Dingo I would like to do it in that scheme

[@stvdagger8074]

Sorry, but as this was a lawyer's regiment they have copyrighted the scheme. Cease and Desist or be sued!

[@theknave1915]

I bet the P-47's thought the black paint scheme was cool as they blew them apart.

[@donjones4719]

Considering what the black paint led to, you won't even have to assemble the model. Just lay the pieces out in burst patterns of explosions.

[@adamhavelock2104]

Don Jones 😂this had me gasping!

[@donaldfeger91]

Fascinating video! Combat lawyers and the Daimler Dingo-love to have one those! Those cars are so cool -never seen anything about those before-thanks for sharing!

[@McRocket]

A well told and fascinating story I knew nothing of previously. Thank you very much.

[@WildBill-kf2pc]

Amazing story Mark those guys had a lot of guts. All heroes !🇺🇸

[@neiloflongbeck5705]

Just what the RSM needs a roomful of barrack room lawyers.

[@pauls.3400]

That's a beautiful & well deserved award for the I'll fated C squad. Stopped by their own forces is a bitter pill indeed. Great video Mark

[@Daddysboys75]

Thanks Mark, great work...great story...take care matey 😎👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👊☣️

[@strangelee4400]

"Where were YOU on the night of the 1st of September 1939?" "Nowhere!" "I submit to you that you were in Poland..do you deny it?" "Okay, okay, you gott me...But i was only ze getaway driver!"

[@arcticarazon6941]

6:42 - 6:48 Littlejohn Adaptor on the front Daimler Armored Car

[@WanderlustZero]

Good eyes!

[@randyjennings3075]

Am I the only one, when I see a KZbin message, I hope it is notifying me of yet another great Mark Felton video? When I am rewarded with a new Mark video, all is good as I hear the intro music. :-)

[@powderbeast5598]

Another WWII battle story that is insightful & interesting. Thank you Mr.Mark Felton.

[@p.a.russell4210]

It's only fitting that the Devil's Own should defend the City of London...

[@VolunteerLS110]

Yeah, that King George III story is cool and all, but I think "The Devil's Advocates" would have been a better name.

[@visi7754]

Nice One as Usual and Its Always a Pleasure to Watch! Cheers

[@marksimpson8577]

Just need to say Thank You Dr. Felton for the amazing work. Even my wife knows when she hears that intro music that I'll be needing roughly 20 minutes to myself and probably hear "Wow" several times