The Execution Of John Amery - The Second-Rate Lord Haw Haw

[@paulstrawbridge5687]

Any young person watching this should take it as what's called a "cautionary tale"...don't let your political views lead you astray...there's no need to harm others bc you aren't getting what you want...don't become radicalized and understand that we have a constitution and it allows you to live as a free-thinking and free-spirited individual..within the confines of our rule of law.

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

Free-yapper ⬆️

[@paulstrawbridge5687]

@@andredeketeleastutecomplex Hell Yeah!...first amendment and bill of rights, dude! Thanks! 😄

[@vincentmancini6279]

Thank you. Well said

[@robertnoble3768]

spoiled brat

[@wind.del.change]

i want to be free not to wear. face mask

[@andrewdore7066]

I don't like the description of Albert Pierrepoint as "notorious". He became famous. Yes, for being a very diligent hangman.

[@hazchemel]

Good point

[@goodoldbubba6620]

He was a great man. We will probably not be privileged to see his like again. Not with the current overindulged generations certainly.

[@AngelaPennock]

Albert was a professional. He was never ‘notorious’.

[@martinholmes-ue9ko]

@@andrewdore7066 "famous " and "notorious " have become increasingly mixed up and confused in the last few years.

[@altaischurale7324]

The Brit Pierrepont was an amateur compared to Vasily Blokhin , the most proficient executioner/mass murderer of the Soviet Union - the great ally of the British Empire

[@postscript67]

The British officer who took Amery into custody in Italy was Alan Whicker, later famous as a broadcaster. In fact I think that may be him in the photo at 02:08. Not only Amery's father, Leo, but also his brother Julian had long and distinguished political careers.

[@jeangenie5807]

I would question whether Julian had a 'distinguished' political career. He was regularly returned to Parliament for central Brighton, because that's just what happened back then, not because they were any good as an MP! Indeed Julian thought he had such a comfortable safe seat, that he was doing a Nigel Farage, before Farage was out of short trousers at school! The local newspaper did a campaign of where's our MP, where's Julian Amery. It was not an edifying campaign. He lost his seat, thank goodness, to someone who would go on to really do the job of a constituency MP.

[@ianprocian2844]

Yes that is Alan Whicker.

[@Penekamp11]

Thank God for real human narrators!

[@tb7771]

Yeah, I almost always skip videos with AI narration.

[@user-yt198]

Yes human, but I will not thank for his strange toning.

[@stevetaylor8698]

Even if he did say, "pled" instead of "pleaded".

[@lincolnyaco5626]

@@tb7771 Hear HEAR

[@blackrosecomb]

@@lincolnyaco5626 his voice is extremely annoying - there is an extended slur at the end of most lines. I appreciate he’s not a professional narrator but he might have a friend with a less irritating vocal tic who could help out?

[@DavidMeikle-ei7fr]

Amery is an example of a privileged, entitled individual who thought he could do whatever he wanted without any consequences

[@michaelstearnes1526]

He would make an ideal presidential candidate if he wasn't British.

[@jumalikorik]

Just like Karl Marx and Trotsky

[@blackrosecomb]

@@jumalikorik what an absolutely ill-informed and redundant comment.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

did not a certain former King of England favour the Nazis with impugnity?

[@tomcurda4203]

He had friends in court.

[@johngray8606]

True the duke of Windsor was pro nazi, a self centred shitbag. He was used to getting his own way, the then royal family and the government was better off without he and Wallis Simpson.

[@KathleenPatterson-u6y]

Yes.

[@martinholmes-ue9ko]

Hardly impunity. He was forced to abdicate.

[@GilmerJohn]

@@martinholmes-ue9ko -- He wasn't forced to abdicate. He simply didn't want the restrictions a King would have. His choice of wife became a matter of state. He was friendly to the Germans but so were a lot of other people. He was under a bit of suspicion for his friendliness and spend the War years as governor of Bermuda or some such place. Some folks feared that his friends in Germany might use him to "rule" Britain had they lost the work.

[@MK-yv7jn]

Glad I found the new channel. Great vid as usual

[@JenniferStreetArt]

Thank You ❤

[@stevekoolie1977]

His destiny was failure then and probably hated his family for putting him in a boarding school But there is no room for a traitor ❤this story

[@htershane]

Confirm identity? I don’t think so. What if he said “no”?😂 Once Pierrepoint entered the cell it would have been straight to the trap and dropped. The condemned cell had a concealed door to an adjoining cell which had a set of large trapdoors in the floor and a noose hanging down from a hole in the ceiling. The concealed door would have been opened as Pierrepoint entered, pionioned the prisoner led him through, straight onto the trap doors, noosed and dropped (no climbing steps or mounting a scaffold). The whole thing would have been over in about 20 seconds or less. Amery might have had time to get a remark off to Pierrepoint but he wouldn’t have been standing about while some official confirmed his identity, reading out charges or any other such nonsense.

[@wingingninja]

I agree. Probably less than 20 seconds. Shaking hands maybe in the cell when checking his weight but not on the scaffold. How do I know this? Look at Pierrpoints history. In fact he was required to hang those found guilty at the Nuremberg trials because the executioner they had was messy. Interestingly near the end of his life Pierpoint lost his taste for it.

[@arwelp]

The description of the process is not at all how it was done. - the prisoner would not meet the executioner before hanging, the executioner would view the prisoner through the spy hole in the cell door the day before the hanging, and estimate his weight, and therefore the drop, that way. - there was no messing around with “confirming his identity” - the prisoner was under continuous supervision in his cell at all times. - Pierrepoint was not “notorious”, he became “famous” because of his efficiency, but hangmen were required to be discreet - they could lose half their fee if they weren’t. Pierrepoint once carried out an execution, James Inglis, in 7 seconds from Pierrepoint entering the cell until the drop, though apparently Inglis was eager to get it over with. One of the assistants once noted that Pierrepoint put down his cigar before entering the cell, and was back before the ash dropped off. - Pierrepoint wasn’t involved in hanging the Nuremberg Trials defendants - that was US Army Master Sergeant John C Woods, who was relatively inexperienced and botched some of the executions.

[@htershane]

@@wingingninja the prison doctor would provide the condemned’s details to the executioners they day before. The executioners might peep through a hole in the cell door or covertly watch them in the exercise yard to get their own impression but the first time condemned and executioner met was usually those last few moments of life. Also Pierrepoint stood out mainly because of the amount of executions he carried out but the other hangmen on the list were generally just as competent. I think, in the 20th century, there is only one instance of an execution not going completely to plan.

[@htershane]

@@arwelp I’ve always been a bit cynical of that 7 second claim. I read an interview with a PA who worked on the Pierrepoint film when it first came out and he said the only way they could get anywhere near it was Inglis running to the drop unguided (so despite not knowing where to go or where to stop on the trap) not being pinioned or hooded and somebody already standing at the lever. If you watch the scene in the film it’s closer to 20 secs and he reckoned that was their best attempt, assuming everything was done by the book. I reckon the official on stopwatch duty that morning started it from a different point, maybe them entering the actual gallows room.

[@colonelfustercluck486]

the condemned prisoner was formally identified before he met up with Mr Pierrepoint. Pierrepoint only had to complete his task or duty. Not faff around listening to disputes or anything else. He was responsible for hanging the prisoner, only.

[@nilsalmquist9424]

If justice was a force in Britain now there would be a lot of political and civil vacancies.

[@vvdvlas8397]

Если бы Вы украли миллион фунтов, то были бы миллионером. If you stole a million pounds, you would be a millionaire.

[@paddyseamair6336]

His grand mother was of jewish hungarian origin...

[@lincolnyaco5626]

IRONY!

[@josephr.gainey2079]

Would like to see videos on (info. is from Wikipedia): Robert Henry Best (April 16, 1896 - December 16, 1952) was an American foreign correspondent who covered events in Europe for American media outlets during the interwar period. He later became a supporter of the Nazis and a well known broadcaster of Nazi propaganda during World War II. After the war, Best was arrested and returned to the United States to stand trial for collaboration. In 1948, Best was convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment. He died in prison in 1952. and Herbert John Burgman (April 17, 1894 - December 16, 1953) was an American broadcaster of Nazi propaganda during World War II. He was convicted of treason in 1949 and sentenced to six to 20 years in prison. Burgman died in prison in 1953. Note: Burgman dies on the first anniversary of Best's death in the same prison Best had died in. Best in buried about 15 miles from my house.

[@colonelfustercluck486]

He was born in Brooklyn USA. His Irish born father was a naturalised American citizen. His mother was also Irish (not sure if she was naturalised at the time of his birth.) They all returned to Ireland (The Republic of). Later Joyce as a young man / teenager ran errands (snitching) for the British Army. This was as risky as hell, due to the insurrection /civil war happening around this time. He was also rumoured to have IRA connections. This would have given him double agent / divided loyalties issues. His nationality at this stage of his life was either USA American, or Citizen of Republic of Ireland. But he later joined up with the British Army stationed in the Republic of Ireland. Whatever his official nationality was, joining the British Army includes swearing an Oath of Allegiance to the British monarchy (King or Queen of the time). Whoops...... what a legal cluster? Was he guilty of Treason? Considering his very mixed up Nationality history and swearing allegiance and loyalty to the King of Great Britain (that he may not have been a citizen or subject of) ?? I think a good lawyer would get him off in a 5 minutes submission to the Court in these times.

[@Derek-n2d]

Thanks!

[@wingingninja]

The point is Lord Haw Haw would broadcast on the German radio every night during the war introducing himself to the British people “ Germany calling, Germany calling!” He would then go on saying that Britain was losing the war and spouting lots of propaganda to undermine people spirit. People hated him for this and as he spoke with an upper class accent nicknamed him Lord Haw Haw. My mother told me he was despicable and the nation lost no sleep when he was hanged for treason. The great generation as they were called at this time had lived through 2 world wars and everyone had lost someone in their family. They were a stoic generation.

[@georgenorris2657]

and yet his partner was a Hungarian Jew? That´s very odd for a would-be Nazi.

[@paddyseamair6336]

Not his partner but his grand mother.

[@georgenorris2657]

@@paddyseamair6336 even worse!

[@trevormillar1576]

Reinhard Heydrich was suspected of having Jewish ancestry. If true, his entire career can be explained as classical self-hatred neurosis.

[@nate1sam]

Seems he had all the signs of Psychopathy

[@boxsterman77]

Yep.

[@samtatge8299]

Exactly my thought

[@raywhitehead730]

Maybe he was a true believer in his cuase.

[@WINGTV9]

@@raywhitehead730 Yes, I think he was a true believer, not a psychopath. By the way, I think Hitler had a considerable amount of Jewish ancestry, and I think Eva would under Jewish law have been considered Jewish herself, for what it's worth.

[@andythoms8130]

Nota psycho just a deluded traitor.

[@sailordude2094]

The hearing lasted just eight minutes.

[@terrystephens8603]

Fair trial then😂

[@AMD7027]

Most of the legal maneuvering was done prior to the trial thru motions and counter-motions. Once he pleaded guilty to all 8 charges, there was little more to be done or discussed. He could have fought it out and dragged out the trial on each charge, he opted not to, thus 8 minutes.

[@167curly]

Amery sounds like a real piece of work even back in his school days.

[@robertlevine2827]

As if William Joyce were first-rate? Lol.

[@lioncurlew]

Flashman type character

[@rhuxley5130]

Did anyone see the foyels war episode about the British free corps? It's like my favorite episode

[@elennapointer701]

I travelled through the town of Stafford in the UK Midlands a few years ago and there's a road there named after this guy. Or at least, there's a road called "John Amery Drive". I don't know how many other John Amerys there are who have roads named after them. I thought it was weird at the time as I've read a lot of WW2 history but now I'm reminded of it. Can it be the same guy?

[@mikewilson4847]

Let justice be done. I was surprised that the execution was several months after the war ended.

[@terry_willis]

"He did not shoot or kill anyone". Yet his actions were far worse. He betrayed his country. He was responsible, at least is part, for the death of millions.

[@geoffpoole483]

Leo Amery is the MP who told Chamberlain, "In the name of God, go", in the Commons. John Amery was a wrong'un.

[@christophan1]

La guerre sert a montrer le vrai visage de chacun

[@johnjdevlin2610]

Ça c'est vrai.

[@TheRm65]

Tucker Carlson (cough cough) but without the balls.

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

💯 %

[@williamjones7163]

Good Riddance to Rancid Rubbish.

[@WDH59510]

Where did I read that Julian Amery was actually present in the gallows room when his brother was hanged ? He later became a Tory MP.

[@paulbeesley8283]

John Amory's father was actually Minister for India - a very important role. Furthermore, the fact that Amory's mother was jewish, makes you question how much Hitler, believed in his own policies?

[@youngmasterzhi]

In the need, Britain got the last laugh and shouted “HAW HAW” after his execution

[@towgod7985]

@youngmasterzhi re; Haw Haw after his execution. Well Said! Cheers.

[@WINGTV9]

Now the Kalergi and Specter are laughing at YOU!

[@martinwarner1178]

John Amery's father was a member of the gov. at the time. The interesting bit is what his father wrote as a epitaph, after his son was executed; "At the end of wayward days he found a cause- Twas not his Country's-Only time can tell if that defiance of our ancient laws was treason or foreknowledge. He sleeps well" Hmm, the longer I live the more I agree with John Amery. Peace and goodwill.

[@BonesyTucson]

Yeah screw that idea

[@Samuel-hd3cp]

Martin Nazis are dicks.

[@davidmoser3535]

Ultimately comes off as not really being good at much of anything

[@WINGTV9]

Victors write the history.

[@kittymervine6115]

@@WINGTV9 I am confused as to why he was considered so brave before being hung? I think there were many other cases of other brave traitors.

[@hurdygurdyman1905]

​@@WINGTV9snore

[@southgateproductions996]

Apart from stringing a few pictures to what can be read in wikipedia there’s not much to admire in this trite and unreflective video. The comments on the other hand make excellent reading,

[@waggsish]

so he was Tucker Carlson, you mean, Lord Hee Haw

[@WINGTV9]

John Amery, whether he was right or wrong, almost certainly had more courage than almost any of us watching this.

[@rockfella1377]

He was very wrong. And no, he had no courage. He was a coward. Him acting ''cool'' right before his deatth is no courage. It's how a psychopath act.

[@ai-d2121]

Narcissist I pressume

[@Malbeefance]

"Some people were traitors to their nations. And they sought to fight against their homelands for the enemy." This describes, in a nutshell, the entirety of the "main stream media", which should, in my opinion, get the same justice.

[@reefnreefer]

Fascist

[@daniakalaina]

If you are talking about the YS, there isn’t a mainstream media any more. Billionaires own all the media companies

[@kostasagelidis5326]

the woman next to him?/ wife?

[@fnufnu4625]

At the time Albert Pierrpoint was completely unknown. Notorious is not the correct word by far.

[@robsowka4985]

Clearly a person who made constantly wrong choises.

[@KosherFinance]

Aww poor lil nazi😢

[@metalmadsen]

7:56 Nor did Hitler. Do not make their actions ok.

[@goodoldbubba6620]

What kind of fief is "Haw Haw"?

[@Occident.]

Id betray this rotten country now, where me and mine are second class citizens!

[@barneswallace1944]

Can always visit Afghanistan or maybe Russia. I'm British and will defend Britain but if our ruling class gets too much out of hand we British will deal with them.

[@alastairgreen2077]

Inside the prison, not inside of.

[@MirlitronOne]

Quitely correctington.

[@hodaka1000]

No such thing as "a former prostitute"

[@liveinhope]

It is a shame you have a photo of American gallows for your thumbnail. At least its a change from showing a guillotine.

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

0:18 - Red flag right here to be skeptical of anything else this fellow claims.

[@donalfinn4205]

Couldn’t listen to this monotone whine.

[@rhuxley5130]

Couldn't read ungrateful dumb comment. Hope u find something good enough for u

[@simonprodhan5050]

fascinating character, dreadful narration though, how come Hitler entertained Amery given the fact that his mother was a Jew?

[@groeswenphil]

Please stop giving me videos of executions.

[@tiestu7612]

At 6:43 looks like french gendarmes ,nothing to do with the video, this is not a serious channel .

[@davedraycott5779]

Mechanical narration.

[@willmoore7582]

Tatty bye old chap...😗

[@kevinhoffman6592]

Nowadays here in the U.S. we have a second rate Lord haw haw n traitor named Tucker Carlson.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

#cope

[@kevinhoffman6592]

@HarryFlashmanVC In the end Tucker has to cope

[@craigoliver8712]

Today's diagnoses "he has ADHD"

[@Andrew-df1dr]

He should not have been executed.

[@JaEDLanc]

Of course he should, didn't you watch? Or are you britisher friekorps freak?

[@peterdavy6110]

Do you refer to his specific case or are you talking of capital punishment generally?

[@Andrew-df1dr]

@@peterdavy6110 Both. I am opposed to all executions regardless of the crime, criminal and circumstances. In regards to John Amery, I don't believe he should have been executed as I feel it was based on post war revenge.

[@WINGTV9]

I think he should not have been executed because he acted in a way that he thought was the most ethical. Needless to say there was evil on both sides. He perceived the greater evil to be on the side he was fighting against. Whether he was right in his perception or not is another matter.

[@cherylschantz9893]

Death for making propaganda videos doesn’t seem just. Should have been 50 years in prison.

[@JaEDLanc]

Please use a different AI voice this one is crap.

[@epukiro15]

Totally agree!

[@davidreeves-turner6572]

@@epukiro15me too!

[@georgenorris2657]

I don´t think this is an AI voice.

[@ianallan8005]

@@georgenorris2657 I agree, it’s probably not ai, just bloody dull and dreary

[@stanleybest8833]

rude and tasteless remark. the fortress rocks.

[@kenbird9017]

No different from Starmer and deviants today.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Like Johnson who allowed Russian money and the son of a FSB agent into the HOL? Did you forget that ?

[@peterdavy6110]

Utter rubbish and you know it.

[@nicolad8822]

🤣

[@PeterHolland-mu7yn]

You actually believe that statement, who radicalised you 🤣

[@andrewmcdonald3172]

STARMER come to mind

[@marcusott2973]

🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️

[@genripper-b8q]

america just elected a third rate lord trump-trump to the white house. genius stuff

[@pshehan1]

Why is treason a crime? Why does a country own your conscience and soul because you were born in it?

[@robertl6196]

Follow your conscience all you want. It might get you strung up by your neighbors.

[@pshehan1]

@@robertl6196 Perhaps so. Germans who opposed thee NAZIS were traitors.

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

No conscience was found in the hanged man though. You anglos seem to all have a degree in yappology. Quack quack 🦆🦆

[@nicolad8822]

Conscience? He obviously had none.

[@pshehan1]

@@nicolad8822 Clearly he did. You just don't agree with his judgements.

[@paulm3033]

Justiice was done

[@williammchale9138]

The most boring voice I have herd