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Italy 1944, the Germans are on the back foot. With the Allied advance taking hold of Sicily and increasing amounts of mainland territory the German Army is reinforced with 60 of its very best fighting units to stop the advance.
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@WarStoriesChannel
@WarStoriesChannel 3 жыл бұрын
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@RealXBit
@RealXBit 3 жыл бұрын
Been looking for something like this thanks!
@sam8404
@sam8404 3 жыл бұрын
@@RealXBit History Channel also has a good streaming service. It has a lot of their old stuff, from when it actually lived up to its name.
@williamsmith7340
@williamsmith7340 2 жыл бұрын
My father, Tpr. Jack Myers passed away four months after he was interviewed for this video. His two best friends - American lads who had joined up before the U.S. entered the war - were both killed in these battles. He never forgot them. He was my hero.
@captainnutsack8151
@captainnutsack8151 2 жыл бұрын
respect
@challenger2031
@challenger2031 2 жыл бұрын
Your father and all soldiers who fought for world peace and the sacrifices that men and women have made, we will never forget them. ❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
@flyiny_sqiurrel
@flyiny_sqiurrel 2 жыл бұрын
May he rest in peace 😊
@jonathanlawrence6525
@jonathanlawrence6525 2 жыл бұрын
What is TPR short for?
@horrorfan1455
@horrorfan1455 2 жыл бұрын
Am sorry for your loss I enjoyed listening to his story it’s amazing my god rest his soul 🙏🇨🇦
@kristov29
@kristov29 2 жыл бұрын
Canadian forces always took the heaviest casualties, but they always achieved their objectives. Much respect from your southern neighbor.
@packrat76
@packrat76 2 жыл бұрын
That is factually incorrect. Different skirmishes in different places during the war, different armies took the brunt of the casualties. Overall I believe Russia had the most overall, but not sure.
@vikingstigr
@vikingstigr 2 жыл бұрын
Percentage wise for troops involved in the war, it's not factually incorrect. It's pretty accurate for ww1 and 2.
@dominicvucic8654
@dominicvucic8654 2 жыл бұрын
id wager amongst the british army colonial troops took disproportianate casaulties amongst the regular armies. i have no proof of this its just an educated guess based on ww1 and the treatment of colonial troops there
@technoidthegreat5544
@technoidthegreat5544 2 жыл бұрын
@@packrat76 I would agree
@nickdanger3802
@nickdanger3802 2 жыл бұрын
see: World War II casualties wiki
@leon15776
@leon15776 3 жыл бұрын
My grandad RIP served in Italy & went thru Monte Cassino .He never spoke a word about it while alive but I discovered this & other places he served after his death .Makes me so proud of him .
@kyrkwalters5658
@kyrkwalters5658 3 жыл бұрын
You should be ....to do what he did ,he must of been a great man
@leon15776
@leon15776 3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know him very well as left the country when I was a kid & no one ever mentioned his service but after his death I received his pay book,medals ,badges ,other WWII bits n bobs & many photos .Blew me away what I’ve discovered & different the theatres he served in since his passing.
@MaskofAgamemnon
@MaskofAgamemnon 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother once asked me grandfather about what it was like fighting in Italy. He replied "I'd be happy to never have pasta again!" and never spoke on the topic again.
@daleparker4207
@daleparker4207 2 жыл бұрын
My father was in Italy as well.
@comesahorseman
@comesahorseman 2 жыл бұрын
My uncle was a ships surgeon on an American carrier in the Pacific. Likewise, he didn't want to talk about it either, but I did learn that he was awarded two purple hearts. Great men, all.
@jimbrown7082
@jimbrown7082 2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather fought in Italy during the war. This is the first time I have heard of the Canadians fighting in Italy. God bless them and all those who fought and especially those who died in WWII.
@frederickbays405
@frederickbays405 2 жыл бұрын
there were Pols in Italy right along with Indians Checks Ausie's English but the largest group were USAer's about 1/3 of total
@canusakommando9692
@canusakommando9692 2 жыл бұрын
That's my point! I never knew the Canadians fought in Italy. Lol I just shake my head! Books people, books! My Gramps was decorated by the King for his actions in Italy.
@17kallum
@17kallum Жыл бұрын
@@frederickbays405 Americans?
@frederickbays405
@frederickbays405 Жыл бұрын
@@17kallum No b/c over 70% of the pop in the America's do not live in the USA They find it offensive when pop use that term to refer only to ppl who live in the USA U see only the Ausie's get to call themselves after their continent b/c they are the only country in it. So those living in the USA by English grammar rules are United Stateser's
@dirt0133
@dirt0133 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think i ever realized what a pivotal role the Canadian's played in the liberation of Italy. Brave boys indeed.
@francopasta3704
@francopasta3704 Жыл бұрын
Weird how both our country’s have become so pussified and woke nowadays…
@dirt0133
@dirt0133 Жыл бұрын
@@francopasta3704 Youre not kidding; we produce so Very Few men these days that could accomplish Half of what these boys had. Scary and Sad.
@anotherpeasant
@anotherpeasant 3 жыл бұрын
The Liri Valley is where my grandfather's war came to an end. He had enlisted 2 years underage and served with thr Carelton & York regiment and was taken out from an artillery burst. Left permenantly deaf in one ear and nearly a year in the hospital before he came home to marry my grandmother, herself a military nurse.
@MaskofAgamemnon
@MaskofAgamemnon 3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather also fought with the Carleton and York Regiment. I recommend reading the regimental history "Invicta".
@barryfulton4308
@barryfulton4308 Жыл бұрын
Being a Canadian, this story makes me proud of our soldiers
@stevelopez372
@stevelopez372 Жыл бұрын
Yes, as all citizens of Allied countries should be. Germans not so much, Lol.
@GrrMeister
@GrrMeister 2 жыл бұрын
*Proud to say my Uncle (Private Alfred White British 8th Army from Desert Rats) took part and fought and survived this carnage, and lived for many years later. RIP Uncle Arthur & wife Dorothy.*
@MisteriosGloriosos922
@MisteriosGloriosos922 2 жыл бұрын
Respect!!!
@Michael_OBrian
@Michael_OBrian 3 жыл бұрын
We remember the fighting in Europe, the pacific, Africa, even the Russians in the East, but Italy is an overlooked/forgotten part of WW2.
@monicasilva5870
@monicasilva5870 3 жыл бұрын
Also the Aleutians campaign, forgotten.
@realshaokhan5184
@realshaokhan5184 3 жыл бұрын
Even the Russians in the East you say...
@scottyfox6376
@scottyfox6376 2 жыл бұрын
Also alot of the SE Asian campaign in New Guinea & Borneo.
@psykat9816
@psykat9816 Жыл бұрын
the Eastern campaign was a lot more viscous and costly compared to the fighting in the West
@thedirty530
@thedirty530 3 жыл бұрын
These video's all have stuff I haven't heard about from anywhere else.... The path that the Canadians used to move undetected on the Gothic line is is a modern truck road... That is beyond cool!
@markrobinson1135
@markrobinson1135 2 жыл бұрын
My mom was in the 15th Army Air Corps She was a musician in the US Army marching band she played the French horn. But when she wasn't tooting her French horn she was special services and drove an ambulance She got trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge The Pentagon will not give credit where credit is due Patton used a black tank battalion from Georgia to help in the Battle of the Bulge and help with freeing Bastogne but we don't hear about that.
@garryarden3322
@garryarden3322 2 жыл бұрын
@@markrobinson1135 We know about it, the more we mention it the more it will be known.
@dasboot5903
@dasboot5903 3 жыл бұрын
In Italy and also in Normandy, the Canadian brave tankers were working very often side by side with the Polish tankers, supporting each others !!!! That is of what happened at the battle of Falaise. I am partially Canadian and partially Polish, too .... so I have to pay my great respect to the both friendly soldiers.
@mikeaylward4521
@mikeaylward4521 3 жыл бұрын
@John Cornell What was the point of your post? Das Boot was just saying how Poles and Canadians fought side by side in both Italy and Normandy and then you bring up Totalize? In fact, Totalize achieved half of its goals very quickly and then got beat up in the second half. The Poles and Canadians then closed the Gap with Operation Tractable; and while closing the gap; one Polish division beat back 7 German divisions while trying to close the gap and the Canadians then indeed did.
@kaptainkaos1202
@kaptainkaos1202 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeaylward4521 evidently whatever John Cornell posted was bad enough to be deleted. Some people would talk ugly about their own mothers.
@inklinggirl6724
@inklinggirl6724 3 жыл бұрын
I love the heroism in Daniel McCaskills single Sherman knocking out the panther and the 88s while taking no damage, helping his squad mates
@inklinggirl6724
@inklinggirl6724 3 жыл бұрын
@Peter Rye his heroism shows because he stoped his tank in a exposed position against far superior fire power such as the anti-tank guns and the panthers while taking no damage because he acted quickly
@amirhooshang1269
@amirhooshang1269 3 жыл бұрын
so emotional to see how Canadians sacrificed their life for freedom. I am so proud to be a Canadian from Ontario. God bless Canada.
@jontaylor1652
@jontaylor1652 3 жыл бұрын
Your boys won Itay that's for sure. You have every right to be proud.
@nativeson2633
@nativeson2633 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure every allied country sacrificed lives for freedom...
@robertbruce7686
@robertbruce7686 3 жыл бұрын
Always respect the Canuks and Anzacs! Never underestimate them.
@theccpisaparasite8813
@theccpisaparasite8813 2 жыл бұрын
ANZAC, long and proud his
@ewanbaxter9199
@ewanbaxter9199 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I never knew the Canadians had such a major part in the battle for Italy. Where were the allied bombers or fighter bombers, they would have made a big difference.
@andreasleonardo6793
@andreasleonardo6793 3 жыл бұрын
Too nice historic video special in tanks battle between best German divisions and bravery Canadian divisions...these battles proved excellent talents of Canadian divisions in using Sherman tanks also showed how much Germany divisions fought in serious insist spirit to ironic defence...
@dsrsp
@dsrsp Жыл бұрын
I'm from Brazil, my childhood friend's grandfather fought at Monte Casino. After he came back he started having nightmares almost every night, he used to wake up screaming things like "INCOMING!!". RIP
@jivepatrol6833
@jivepatrol6833 3 жыл бұрын
Canadians are great people and made tremendous sacrifices for the allies! RIP to those lost in each and every country. May we never have another war..... period.
@christopherthrawn1333
@christopherthrawn1333 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you Canadian soldiers 👍👍👍👍
@davecopp9356
@davecopp9356 3 жыл бұрын
They fought on the wrong site and have been the puppets of the Zionists ever since.
@victoriaalvarez1557
@victoriaalvarez1557 3 жыл бұрын
The Canadians liberated Rome - US took the credit. We will not forget Canada’s brave soldiers! Thank you Canada!
@mikebellis5713
@mikebellis5713 3 жыл бұрын
How can a country be liberated from it's own people? The Germans only moved in because Mussolini was deposed
@chaosXP3RT
@chaosXP3RT 3 жыл бұрын
It's okay, the French take credit for liberating Paris
@fastyaveit
@fastyaveit 3 жыл бұрын
At least Normandy stole Clarks glory
@michaelcampbell3120
@michaelcampbell3120 3 жыл бұрын
How very true and I was a US Army airborne ranger 20yrs thanks canada in Afghanistan and Iraq also
@davidresler4737
@davidresler4737 3 жыл бұрын
U dont know what your talking about . who built the tanks they were in? Amunition ? Supplies? Bulk off troops? Best commanders? American leadership light years ahead of everyone else including nazis. Except few battles in africa america never lost a battle in war 2 uncle sam won every round only thing that 2as close was bomber losses . only needed to increase hp o. Engines 2000hp pratt& whitney b17 would have 500mpr bomber.
@afreightdogslife
@afreightdogslife 2 жыл бұрын
These men fought with honor and gallantry, these were real men, true Canadian heroes. Long time ago, I was very lucky to have met one good old chap from a Canadian infantry regiment, who had participated in the Italian theater, he was a true gentleman. I salute all these brave men.
@briantrudell8248
@briantrudell8248 3 жыл бұрын
Canadians are very brave as seen in many battles. Much respect for these men
@briantrudell8248
@briantrudell8248 3 жыл бұрын
@P. Tiesti lol that's true
@vothbetilia4862
@vothbetilia4862 2 жыл бұрын
We don't count Trudeau.
@barrymcintosh8458
@barrymcintosh8458 2 жыл бұрын
Many historians, as well as leaders of the time, criticised Churchill for his wanting to attack Germany's "soft underbelly - Italy" but as stated in this video Germany sent 60 of its very best divisions to Italy. That is 60 top divisions that could not assist in the D Day invasion. Rommel who was in charge of the defences in France would have loved to have those troops and equipment at his disposal. Thanks to our Canadian mates from Australia.
@dennisyoung4631
@dennisyoung4631 2 жыл бұрын
That Churchill quote is mentioned in the “tough old gut” episode of “the world at war.” series.
@Hd7725HBLTMR
@Hd7725HBLTMR 2 жыл бұрын
Actually it was mostly forces from the eastern front.
@raulcastro3277
@raulcastro3277 2 жыл бұрын
Canucks are some serious badasses! My respect to them from a born and raised American.
@michaelcampbell3120
@michaelcampbell3120 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou canada
@terryharris1291
@terryharris1291 2 жыл бұрын
One of my 3 Uncles that served in Italy with the New Zealand Army ,was a Sherman Tank driver.
@jasonsearle7832
@jasonsearle7832 2 жыл бұрын
Unsung heroes in the Canadian engineers
@davecopp9356
@davecopp9356 3 жыл бұрын
To all german soldiers of WW2: RIP and thank you for your service. You gave it all with honor and loyalty, even when outnumbered many times, till the bitter end. Respect.
@w.georgeconroy7053
@w.georgeconroy7053 3 жыл бұрын
To all Soldiers who fought bravely and honorably I extend the same. You were and are amazing people far braver than people today.
@chuckp5995
@chuckp5995 2 жыл бұрын
The Canadiens never get the respect that they deserve for their efforts in WW2. Nor do the Aussies. Thank you both for helping to save the word!
@rurikhistorik6338
@rurikhistorik6338 3 жыл бұрын
For me, very important information was about the battles of January 1945 at the Lake Valli di Camacchio. I used to think that there was no offensive in Italy in the winter of 1944/45
@ToyotaPete
@ToyotaPete 3 жыл бұрын
👍❤ to all these brave people
@haroldadkins770
@haroldadkins770 11 ай бұрын
Great men my heros I admire these men so brave thank you from the bottom of my heart God bless you saved our liberty and freedom thank you
@therealhotdog
@therealhotdog 3 жыл бұрын
my late father served in the campaign in Italy, he never wanted to talk about it. after seeing this i can get a better understanding why
@hermankrueger8768
@hermankrueger8768 3 жыл бұрын
Because he was a coward he didn't fight us hand in hand, every battle was won by aviation not by infantry
@user-qp3xe6vn6d
@user-qp3xe6vn6d 3 жыл бұрын
@@hermankrueger8768 lmao
@youraveragescotsman7119
@youraveragescotsman7119 3 жыл бұрын
@@hermankrueger8768 Literally false.
@hermankrueger8768
@hermankrueger8768 3 жыл бұрын
@@youraveragescotsman7119 bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
@youraveragescotsman7119
@youraveragescotsman7119 3 жыл бұрын
@@hermankrueger8768 Aircraft helped win, but it didn't win singlehandedly. Aircraft could mulch trucks, but barely killed tanks.
@robertbutts9835
@robertbutts9835 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing.. Thank you.. Loved the story of the German Michael Wittmann
@willgreen3665
@willgreen3665 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos .. So glad i subscribed ❤
@SharonD369
@SharonD369 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the uploads 👌 thanks and subscribed 🤘
@cyrosubod2317
@cyrosubod2317 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is so underrated
@charlesclager6808
@charlesclager6808 3 жыл бұрын
Until now I didn't realize how much the Canadian army did in the battle of Italy. Thanks for an excellent and informative video.
@greyowl7869
@greyowl7869 3 жыл бұрын
Charles: If you are interested in a first hand Canadian account of fighting in Italy, I would encourage you to read "And No Birds Sang" by the venerable Farley Mowat. He crafts such an excellent narrative that draws the readers into the story. Velox Versutus Vigilans
@coltfanning4894
@coltfanning4894 3 жыл бұрын
this is so high quality content that he should have 86 million not thousand
@ericreid8111
@ericreid8111 3 жыл бұрын
People are stupid and they enjoy being that way.
@ericamborsky3230
@ericamborsky3230 2 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI, this channel did not make these documentaries themselves. They acquired the rights to put a bunch of these somewhat old documentary series up on KZbin. Which is great because I was too young to understand the concept of television channels having schedules when _Greatest Tank Battles_ was airing on the History Channel.
@user-uw2go1pn5c
@user-uw2go1pn5c 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@californiadreamin8423
@californiadreamin8423 4 ай бұрын
Incredibly interesting. My Dad was a stretcher bearer in the 214 Field Ambulance RAMC , 56 Black Cats Division. France , Dunkerque, North Africa, Salerno, Mt Camino, Anzio, and then the Gothic Line and onto Trieste. They were planning to go into action at Lake Commachio and he decided he’d done his bit, so he requested leave !!! Of course it was denied. I thought he might have deserted but I read that the German defences were outflanked by the use of amphibious vehicles , so the anticipated battle was minor. He was centre forward for the 56 Div when they played Gradisca , north of Trieste. I still have the press cuttings. And yes they won, and yes he scored a hat trick ( I think )
@mohammedsaysrashid3587
@mohammedsaysrashid3587 3 жыл бұрын
too nice video in Army Field with clear explaining of continuous attacks chain .. importance .Italy was 1- Fascist Authority home land 2-its Strategic Position to Threats Mediterranean sea transports pathway of row material from Meddle east & Indian sea countries also Pacific ocean
@davidlaroche4537
@davidlaroche4537 3 жыл бұрын
"Three Rivers" not "Trois Rivieres"? I also noticed that there is no mention of French-Canadians in WW2 in this series. Always English Canadians interviewed.
@LanielPhoto
@LanielPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe because it is an English video ? And as a French Canadian with 35 years of military service, I did most of my interviews in English because it was Anglo networks that interviewed us. Too many Franco's (specially in Québec) don't even know their history or have knowledge of the Canadian military, concentrating instead on the old history of the French. They barely even know the Royal 22 exists......
@andrewcharles459
@andrewcharles459 2 жыл бұрын
Many written histories refer to them as Three Rivers as well. Canadians know who they mean.
@twirajuda
@twirajuda Жыл бұрын
Not only were the 60 German divisions the best in the Wehrmacht, but unlike in the Eastern or Western Fronts, ghey were relatively free of Hitlers meddling, making them even deadlier
@oranculpepper9008
@oranculpepper9008 2 жыл бұрын
That soldier has a great attitude, Glad to see he pulled through.
@RealXBit
@RealXBit 3 жыл бұрын
You dont mess with Canadians. Especially from Ontario ;)
@loriryde5437
@loriryde5437 3 жыл бұрын
14th Calgary tank regt was there too
@robertbutts9835
@robertbutts9835 3 жыл бұрын
What about the 22 from Quebec
@vothbetilia4862
@vothbetilia4862 2 жыл бұрын
Let's just say don't underestimate Canada's units.
@rolandoscar1696
@rolandoscar1696 3 жыл бұрын
Graphics are improving.
@christopherthrawn1333
@christopherthrawn1333 3 жыл бұрын
I tell the Canadians were tougher than the. British. Bravo Gentlemen.😉😊
@davidmcintyre998
@davidmcintyre998 3 жыл бұрын
I had two uncles fighting in Italy one of them in a Canadian unit and he was never in Canada in his life being from Co Durham,the idea that the Canadians or the Poles are forgot about in the UK is just plain wrong.
@robertsettle2590
@robertsettle2590 3 жыл бұрын
@John Cornell you need to get over yourself. BELLAND!!!
@mikeaylward4521
@mikeaylward4521 3 жыл бұрын
@John Cornell To say the British weren't tough is silly but why do you continually bash the Canadian units? Yes, they got beat up in Totalize after initial success but then they sealed the deal with the Poles in Operation Tractable. On D Day; Canadian troops drove the farthest inland off of Juno Beach which was the second most defended beach. And it was the British, Canadians, and Poles who did not reach Caen; not just the Canadians. And the reason was because the Germans had their best forces facing the British/Can/Polish troops i.e. Panzer divisions with Tigers, etc. The fact that the Brits/Cans/Poles tied up the brunt of the Gernan forces in Caen allowed for Patton's Normandy breakout. And Shermans Mark Vs sucked against German tanks, German 88s, normal German arty, and panzerfaust....the only thing that was good about them is that they were fast and reliable and the USA and Canada produced them by the boatloads (literally). Only the Fireflys fared okay in open field battles. Oh, the Canadian Navy was in the war from the beginning with the Brits in the Battle of the Atlantic and there were Canadian and Polish Squadrons in the Battle Of Britain too. I'm just curious but did a Canadian beat you up in a bar or was your ex wife Canadian and she took your dog in the divorce ? ha ha ...
@charlieboffin2432
@charlieboffin2432 3 жыл бұрын
We Brits and the Canadians are one and the same , they were and still are our brothers so if you belittle them then you belittle us too. No need to do either.
@daleparker4207
@daleparker4207 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've learned about my heritage.
@oldgringo2001
@oldgringo2001 3 жыл бұрын
14:25 Lake Trasimene was where Hannibal ambushed and destroyed a Roman Army in 217 BC.
@cheriefsadeksadek2108
@cheriefsadeksadek2108 2 жыл бұрын
The most successful and biggest ambush in history till this day , Check out HistoryMarch Hannibal series absolutely amazing quality
@maximojoe7398
@maximojoe7398 3 жыл бұрын
27:10 ...love this guy's attitude
@perseus-tx3zq
@perseus-tx3zq 3 жыл бұрын
My admiration for Canadian soldiers grows with everything I learn about them. They were awesome.
@kawaseksi7358
@kawaseksi7358 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should try to find out the other side of the story, the one in which Italian women were raped by the tens of thousands by their 'liberators'.
@perseus-tx3zq
@perseus-tx3zq 3 жыл бұрын
@@kawaseksi7358 Sure, point to the evidence you've seen on that and I'll look at it.
@ert-wert
@ert-wert 2 жыл бұрын
@@perseus-tx3zq ...really? Its widely understood these actions took place from literally every side. So I mean..yeah...not sure why you don't know this
@glacialmobbs7657
@glacialmobbs7657 2 жыл бұрын
@@kawaseksi7358 ,got any proof ?
@shawndunlap714
@shawndunlap714 3 жыл бұрын
Canadian fighting men are very good fighters even today in Iraq and Afghanistan
@chilIychilI
@chilIychilI 2 жыл бұрын
Typical middle aged men & women in America have no dam idea what happened in WW2. This is the first time we all have access to this much information. So thank you to the Allies & KZbinrs that are keeping this historic time alive.
@nickmarchionda4345
@nickmarchionda4345 3 жыл бұрын
My grandpa was born in Pacentro Italy in 1940 and he talks about how the Germans fortified his town and evacuated the population into the nearby caves.On the way out the Germans blew up bridges and looted everything they saw.
@Medusaesque
@Medusaesque Жыл бұрын
My grandfather was a tank driver in these actions. C Squadron of the 8th NB Hussars.
@Prone2Thrill
@Prone2Thrill 3 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable and well done - the best part.....No NUSBACHER with her/his snively annoying commentary!
@MisteriosGloriosos922
@MisteriosGloriosos922 2 жыл бұрын
That soldier has a great attitude!!!
@beachboy0505
@beachboy0505 3 жыл бұрын
Elite Canadian soldiers 😎 👌 The best.
@leon15776
@leon15776 3 жыл бұрын
Canadians & New Zealander’s & Australians *
@beachboy0505
@beachboy0505 3 жыл бұрын
@@leon15776 respect 🙌
@sheepshaggah8776
@sheepshaggah8776 2 жыл бұрын
My Great Grandfather led a tank regiment in the Royal Scott Greys through the middle east and into Italy but got wounded in 1943. He was seriously wounded and had to stop serving in the War.. Thing is, I barely know a thing about his service and I want to know, but how does one find out ?
@JIMIIXTLAN
@JIMIIXTLAN 2 жыл бұрын
Your first step would be to contact archives Canada in Ottawa and ask for his personal military records, with these records you will see what units he was in and if he was transferred to other units once you know the units he served with you can look up unit logs and information you may personally have to visit the archives in Ottawa to do this research
@cello64
@cello64 Жыл бұрын
@@JIMIIXTLAN Royal Scots Greys are a British heavy cav unit, not Canadian. Ottawa won't have the info.
@gfodale
@gfodale 2 жыл бұрын
'The Germans quickly find they have a new ally' I expected them to name Gen. Clark, rather than the mountain range.
@dapre
@dapre 3 жыл бұрын
Is the CGI also remastered and upgraded ? It looks mush better then I remebered it. Thanks
@alcaldealer8515
@alcaldealer8515 Жыл бұрын
0:47 this guy has so many metals he has to wear a wider jacket
@jthunders
@jthunders Жыл бұрын
"Next time you invade Italy start from the top" - some top german general whose name I forget
@mjp29
@mjp29 3 жыл бұрын
Canadians contributed more to WWII than most people know
@pake000
@pake000 4 ай бұрын
I laugh at the part where Canada was not allowed to enter Rome so the US can take credit.
@michaelcampbell3120
@michaelcampbell3120 3 жыл бұрын
Great men
@JohnyReb43
@JohnyReb43 2 жыл бұрын
The fella telling the story is a Canadian so it does not surprise me that he would tell only their story, and say they were the best. I whole heartedly expect nationalism when telling military history.
@michaelbrennan1294
@michaelbrennan1294 3 жыл бұрын
Fighting on 3 fronts🤯🇺🇲🇩🇪🇬🇧🇨🇦🇩🇪🇯🇵🇺🇲🍻
@predragpopovic5056
@predragpopovic5056 2 жыл бұрын
Good documentary.Canadians were good fighters.
@saskiamoni1417
@saskiamoni1417 2 жыл бұрын
You are my heroes
@tfs203
@tfs203 3 жыл бұрын
If you have your Armor on a 12 foot ridge, why would you bring them down into the River Valley, and lose the Advantage?
@KOVROL
@KOVROL 3 жыл бұрын
in 1943-44 most of the very experienced german officers died on the eastern front, not too much made it to the southern or western front.
@KapiteinKrentebol
@KapiteinKrentebol 3 жыл бұрын
Because in tanks having the high ground isn't an advantage, the gun can drop only so low.
@6412mars
@6412mars 3 жыл бұрын
I understand this is tank battles..Leaving German positions in flames was not done by tanks alone.
@JB-rt4mx
@JB-rt4mx 2 жыл бұрын
Canadian Bacon Pizza with Pineapple Grenades...
@JB-rt4mx
@JB-rt4mx 2 жыл бұрын
Nice One
@comesahorseman
@comesahorseman 2 жыл бұрын
So, after D Day, Germany was fighting a three front war. No way they could have prevailed.
@youraveragescotsman7119
@youraveragescotsman7119 2 жыл бұрын
4 if we count the Air Front as well, which they were decisively losing.
@belluh-1huey102
@belluh-1huey102 3 жыл бұрын
Fyi Shermans are actually tanks to easily get out of and at the time you can get pretty good low fire rates because of wet storage.
@marksauck8481
@marksauck8481 2 жыл бұрын
How much air support did these Canadians get during this battle?
@dennisyoung4631
@dennisyoung4631 2 жыл бұрын
“Tough old gut” - episode of “the world at war” - dealing with this campaign.
@1112viggo
@1112viggo 3 ай бұрын
"The Bunsen burner. The Tommy cooker. The Ronson." How on earth did they ever crew the Sharman with so many flattering names for their main tank? People where sure made of sterner stuff back then.
@marksauck8481
@marksauck8481 2 жыл бұрын
That really helped Russia with those armies leaving The battle of Kursk for reinforcing Italy.
@JuergenGDB
@JuergenGDB 3 жыл бұрын
Are these not from the show Greatest Tank Battles from the History channel, just name changed?
@josephjackson7269
@josephjackson7269 2 жыл бұрын
Was this written by Canadian journalist? Very well written
@weblightstudio8215
@weblightstudio8215 2 жыл бұрын
These guys did some amazing things but I cant escape the sense that what was really happening was the Canadians were stumbling from one bad set of intelligence to another.
@notsure6496
@notsure6496 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, 1 canadian division tied down 60 of the best german divisions and the canadians still won with ease. Why didn't they just use more canadians in all theaters? The war would've been over in 1942 saving so many lives.
@glacialmobbs7657
@glacialmobbs7657 2 жыл бұрын
Because the total population of Canada was eight million.
@notsure6496
@notsure6496 2 жыл бұрын
@@glacialmobbs7657 So what, they could have invaded normandie in 1941by themselves with like 4 divisions and still won easily in a few months at most. I can't believe anyone hasn't made more videos about how much better the canadian solderies were, absolutely shocking omission by historians and youtubers alike.
@vothbetilia4862
@vothbetilia4862 2 жыл бұрын
Canadian tankers were very high demanded from Britain.
@cuz2384
@cuz2384 2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing the German side of war aswell. Yes they committed atrocities but both sides did and they were just following orders.
@stevelopez372
@stevelopez372 Жыл бұрын
Really,I was unaware that the Allies had concentration camps and committing Genocide etc.
@shivendraavasthi3806
@shivendraavasthi3806 3 жыл бұрын
Make documentary on Indo - Pak tank war
@mr.r080t3
@mr.r080t3 2 жыл бұрын
31:40 tanks be drifting.
@harleyblue999
@harleyblue999 Жыл бұрын
Today they have a phone,there more interested in gossip than a thought for what these brave men gave.
@robertmaybeth3434
@robertmaybeth3434 3 жыл бұрын
A tiny detail of this excellent documentary, but one I just happened to notice: the soldier's helmet @ 43:50 has the eagle and swastika sticker which means he belongs to the Gross Deutschland division. This division fought solely on the eastern Front and never came anywhere near Italy
@cello64
@cello64 Жыл бұрын
They were forced to use stock WWII film footage...you can see lots of anachronisms if you look for them.
@Strizie1982
@Strizie1982 Жыл бұрын
Gibt es die Dokumentation auf Deutsch käuflich zu erwerben? Würde mich echt interessieren.
@vascoapolonio2309
@vascoapolonio2309 3 жыл бұрын
Why not install a armored arrow type belt around the tourret?
@linkin543210
@linkin543210 3 ай бұрын
“Sorry nazis, we’ve been told to come here, sorry again”
@clarkewi
@clarkewi 2 жыл бұрын
Greatest generation.
@johnstoutenburg7163
@johnstoutenburg7163 2 жыл бұрын
Brave men who feared not for their own safety🥲
@carlospedro4743
@carlospedro4743 3 жыл бұрын
Teacher:where do learn so much about ww2? Me: Subscribing to War Stories
@marchellochiovelli7259
@marchellochiovelli7259 3 жыл бұрын
You wanna dis place a.. It's a gonna costa you!!!
@sandwichman100
@sandwichman100 2 жыл бұрын
i have a great plan, lets just drive all our tanks into the town square no need to send in forward scouts to check the area is clear!
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu
@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu 2 жыл бұрын
Boy, they heap it on the Tradeu lemmings. Is this a Canadian film? I'll bet so!
@sumiletv.9887
@sumiletv.9887 3 жыл бұрын
Tiger tank is very good
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