The History of USS Enterprise - Part 1: The Giant Wakes - WW2 History Documentary

[@benlaskowski357]

"Let us make sure that history never forgets the name. Enterprise."

[@EricDKaufman]

I see what you did there.... Bravo (followed by slow respectful golf clap)

[@yanisbaker881]

Damn I loved “yesterday’s enterprise” it was quite depressing for tng though

[@benlaskowski357]

@@yanisbaker881 Yeah, especially when you knew the Romulans were going to waylay the Enterprise-C when they got back.

[@Jo-un6es]

Space... The final frontier...

[@joeclaridy]

That's the most British sounding French Captain I've ever seen commanding a ship named Enterprise

[@et3inuyasha]

The thing that amused me and interested my about Azur Lane was just how spot-on the characterization of Enterprise was. A stubborn warrior who kept charging into battle before anyone thought she could possibly be recovered - and coming back from the dead with a vengeance.

[@hokutoulrik7345]

And the emotional toll that her service took on her and her crew.

[@PeachDragon_]

It's genuinely crazy how they managed to write such a deep character with the premise of chibi ship girls and they managed to make the character feel like she's the actual ship. I honestly doubt any crewman of the enterprise would have an issue with azur lane's representation

[@et3inuyasha]

@@PeachDragon_ Yeah, except they seriously misrepresented USS Laffey.

[@PeachDragon_]

@@frostweek2 ?

[@Blaze4725]

@@PeachDragon_ I have to agree, her depiction in Azure Lane is dead-on with her real live counterpart. Running herself ragged in order to get into the fight as soon as possible, and rushing repair and refit to the limit was dead on to historical fact.

[@Shade_sShadow]

I love how you called us "my colonial brothers and sisters'. Mad respect to our Aussie Brothers and Sisters who while often not talked of as much fight a damn good fight.

[@angusmatheson8906]

And kiwis...

[@lovelylavenderr]

@@angusmatheson8906Can't forget Australia's Canada!

[@brysonfugarino861]

Many people may not know this, but on this day, October 25th back in 1944, saw a literal David vs Goliath. A small task force of destroyers and jeep carriers faced the Yamato and the rest of center force in it attempt to destroy the letye landing. It was this task force "Taffy 3" that faced ships 5 times their size, they stopped the Japanese from delivering a crushing defeat to the American liberation of the Philippines and the death of thousands of soldiers as the main American force of carriers was lead away with the remaining Japanese carriers. This was the Battle off Samar and the balls on those sailors were made of solid diamond

[@fluent4530]

This is one of the most famous naval engagements of all time

[@SuperHornetPilot]

@@fluent4530 Yep and afterwards, one of the destroyer escorts that was involved, USS Samuel B Roberts, gave such an epic last stand that after she was sunk, she eventually became known as the "destroyer escort that fought like a battleship." Also of note during the battle was the destroyer USS Johnston, which blew the bow off of one of the Japanese heavy cruisers with one of her torpedoes.

[@adenkyramud5005]

@@SuperHornetPilot and they're still down there making sure Yamato ain't gonna get her ass back up to the surface. And keeping the damn kaiju at bay.

[@brysonfugarino861]

@@adenkyramud5005 yup and USS Johnstons wreck was found recently, she was 4 miles below, which makes her the deepest wreck ever discovered, and in one piece with her guns still attached,

[@brysonfugarino861]

@@SuperHornetPilot Johnson blew the bow off the Kumano and seriously damaged her sister ship Susuiya, and sacred off an entire destroyer squadron by herself, all the while taking direct hits from battleships Kongo and possibly Yamato herself.

[@thegreyghost5846]

Bruno Gaido was actually a third class machinist mate. Him jumping into the SBD and opening fire is what got him promoted to first class

[@hokutoulrik7345]

Was going to say that.

[@Isolder74]

Sadly he was killed by the Japanese at Midway. The plane he was in was shot down and him and his pilot were picked up by a Japanese destroyer. After beating them and interrogating the two airmen, they tied shells to their feet and threw them overboard to drown. They did this because they were flying a dive bomber and their anger about the three ships that the Americans had hit.

[@laughingsnake1989]

@@Isolder74only good jap in ww2 was a dead one

[@ricksmith4736]

@@Isolder74 There could be no reciprocity back at the Jap Destroyer and its crew that did this... The ship was sunk with all hands.... Karma baby

[@Vigilante-k4q]

Please refer to Bruno as machinist mate 1st class, he was promoted before death by Halsey.

[@oceanhome2023]

The only survivor of VT 8 Ensign Gay had the best seat in the house viewing the entire destruction of the Kido Butai was a hero and was able to tell his story directly to Nimitz and Halsey from his hospital bed in Honolulu . He survived the war and lived a long life ! His request that his ashes be scattered over the site of the battle was honored and Ensign Gay was finally United with the rest of his Squadron, the perfect end to his story !

[@angusmatheson8906]

Lol gay.

[@MephiticMiasma]

@@angusmatheson8906 yeah, that was back when it meant 'happy' or 'cheerful'

[@1xivix]

Well played Agnus well played

[@joesantamaria5874]

@@angusmatheson8906I hear Angus is Gaelic for “Wanker”.

[@angusmatheson8906]

@@joesantamaria5874 It's Gaelic for Warrior King, or Singular Warrior, but go off, doofus. Xo

[@KardasheviteUltravisionary]

Honestly, the Doolittle Raid was one of the Chadest moments of WWII; hands down.

[@jamesharding3459]

Followed closely by Dresden

[@theleninator5739]

glory to the ultravisionary front comrade! togeter we will build an interstellar soviet federation!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Doolittle led an “F You” popgun air raid on a few wooden sheds and a part built warship. There was no way he could have expected to trigger horrendous reprisals that killed upwards of a million Chinese.

[@demerit5120]

i think the Johnston vs the yamato fleet is the chadest

[@Isolder74]

@@demerit5120 Evans: This Is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go into harms way. Anyone who doesn’t want to come along had better get off right now.

[@hihio5]

You know a ship is badass when the documentary comes in two parts

[@geraldapollyon655]

FOUR parts, this is gonna be great.

[@drunkslav]

Description says it comes in 4 parts so even more badass not as badass as DD-557 but still badass enough

[@Isolder74]

@@drunkslav Johnston is on a level all its own.

[@mjbull5156]

She did earn the most battle stars of any USN ship.

[@lostonessoul5154]

and becomes a anime character.

[@winghungyuen2726]

Even the copyright strike can't stop the legendary story of the Big E from being covered in such awesome detail. Can't wait for Part 2 and that Strike Witch video you are working on.

[@stonecutter3172]

Minor correction on the Doolittle Raid. Hornet did not go to Virginia. The B-25's flew from Florida to California, landed at Alameda and were craned onto the Hornet. And as proof of concept a B-25 was test launched in Feb of 1942. Due to the early launch the bombers never would have made the landing fields and they ran out of gas and had to ditch. Doolittle and the planners of the raid made sure that the Emperors Palace WAS NOT to be bombed, and ordered the raiders as such.

[@anydaynow01]

The point about the Emperor's Palace not being bombed should have been in this video, it showed good strategic sense and to a certain extent respect for the position, they wanted to give a sucker punch not a throat chop.

[@khit007]

@@anydaynow01 I was wondering how an aircraft carrier sailed through the heart of america LOL

[@stevenhj3124]

@@anydaynow01 Sorry, but respect for the Japanese Emperor or his palace was not part of our (USA) strategy. Winning the war was.

[@Sturm01]

I'd have hit it anyways court marshal be damned.

[@magpilot7465]

As a moderately immature middle aged Australian anime dork with a crippling addiction for war history, I found this doco an absolute gem to watch. I laughed, I cried, I got goosebumps. Excellent presentation mate, and thankyou for mentioning our blokes in Papua, my Pa was up there. And loved the very appropriate little nod to Sabaton there. Liked and subbed, now off to part 2. Cheers! P.S. Enterprise was the best girl in Azure Lane 🖤

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

*IS* the best girl in Azur Lane. Alongside Arizona.

[@ronanvave560]

​@@shinigamimiroku3723Agreed. Arizona needs some much needed love

[@jrbutler36]

“Fate protects fools, little children, and ships named Enterprise.” Had to repost since KZbin doesn’t let us make what we want to make the way we want to make it.

[@TheRedneckRoman16]

Isn't that a line from Next Generation?

[@tracey9888]

​@@TheRedneckRoman16yes lol

[@gho5trun3r68]

Everything about how the Yorktown got to Midway to how it performed is just incredible. It's an incredible feat of engineering that deserves all the praise they receive.

[@Marveryn]

yorktown out of the sister ship always has a place in my heart cause on how remarkable that was. nearly getting put out of actions it turns around and sail back in the fight while repairs were still underway

[@jaiclary8423]

@@Marveryn "We sank the Yorktown." "Again!? Didn't we already do that? Twice?" "Three times, sir. Not counting this one."

[@kameron1290]

@@Marverynit’s still sad to think that had I-168 not been there, Yorktown could have pulled another miraculous comeback from an even worse battering but alas.

[@kennhi2008]

I want to thank you for making these videos, I love history and the way that you break it down with facts and humor for a new generation of history buffs is fantastic. Please continue to do the great works you are doing. I am a US Navy veteran and I think it is a crime that this ship was not saved as a memorial for all time as a tribute to all who fought and died in the Pacific during WWII

[@SilentGamin102]

Ah, enty.. what a ship, a goddamn legend, CV-6, CV(N)-6, Big E, Lucky E, Gray Ghost, Galloping Ghost, Honestly her nicknames are just as badass as the ship itself 28:20 got me damn laughing..

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

I found out the nickname “gray ghost” was also acquired to USS Iowa, but enterprise fits that role much easier than Iowa Here’s the link of where I found it: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_warships_by_nickname

[@fluent4530]

Galloping ghost was Essex I’m pretty sure

[@SilentGamin102]

@@fluent4530 Was it essex? I think it isn't, Her nickname was "Fightin'est Ship in The Fleet"

[@fluent4530]

@@SilentGamin102 she also had the name Galloping ghost

[@fluent4530]

@@SilentGamin102 nvm I could have sworn Essex had that nick name also

[@rifleman2c997]

Earnest King, Grand admiral. Still Love how Drach called him the God Emperor of the US navy.

[@ladikthrawn7078]

Honestly, these videos rival Astartes animation with their dedication, humour and historical accuracy. I tip my hat to you, sir. You are a legend.

[@anydaynow01]

And the well placed humor and serious eye leaky bits are magnificent!

[@deluca1031]

Enterprise is the peak of Plot Armor and OP Protagonist and too many PTSD of watching almost everyone beside her die.

[@yayeet1739]

She gave the Japanese PTSD

[@Isolder74]

@@yayeet1739 Japanese Admirals look under their beds for The Grey Ghost…and Captain Evans.

[@nukclear2741]

@@Isolder74 Mainly Evans though. Last they heard he went looking for Japanese subs.

[@garrettviewegh9028]

That may be the tragic irony of her. She was one of the U.S. Navy's strongest ships, yet she was either too late, or simply forced to watch her fellow ships perish. So, you better believe hell was coming with Enterprise to the Pacific and other Axis powers. The seas ablaze. To avenge Pearl.

[@Lucifer2066]

When I was in junior high (mid 70s) I did some book reports about WWII and when I read all about what this ship did I almost thought it was fiction. This ship got hammered and almost sunk so many times only to get repairs and upgrades incredibly fast and went right back out for more, that I could hardly believe it. It was and probably still is the most decorated US naval ship in history. It is really sad that they just scrapped this ship. It deserved a lot more than that in my opinion. Other ships have been kept as museums. the USS Constitution from the American revolution is still commissioned and kept in pristine shape. The USS Missouri is a museum (I had a tour of it in 4th grade while it was still in Bremerton, WA.) The Enterprise should have been kept for future generations to learn of this incredible ship and just how great it was.

[@The.GRAND.loli.LORD.69420]

She died a hero at least.

[@alcoholfree6381]

You are 1,000% correct! Videos like this remind us of what American history is about: heroic fighting for FREEDOM FOR ALL!!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

@@The.GRAND.loli.LORD.69420She’s not gone. Aside from the bell & the nameplate & other bits that were preserved, pieces of Enterprise (portholes, some other doodads were incorporated into CVN-65, our first nuke carrier. Those pieces were trained & are being installed in the next Enterprise, CVN-80, along with 35k tons of steel from the second Enterprise.

[@stickiedmin6508]

​@@grahamstrouse1165 Well said. Enterprise *_isn't_* gone. Ships like that live on, and on. CV-6 wasn't the first Enterprise, or the last - it's not just the _name_ that keeps going. It's like reincarnation. Before the end of the decade, Enterprise will be sailing again, carrying all that history _with_ her. To my mind, that's a far better tribute to a warship, than making them into a museum.

[@chrismaverick9828]

@@stickiedmin6508 I don't know. I think it would be a trip of a lifetime to tour the WWII Enterprise. Take some girders and stuff to toss into the new namesake, but scrapping her was the dumbest idea, even above the sale and scrapping of the USS Barb. Can you imagine how huge a tourist attraction the old girl would be to international tourists? Park her in Pearl and the Japanese would flock to her just to put hands on the one that couldn't be put down.

[@champagnegascogne9755]

Both CV-6 and CVN-65 had their own Grim Reaper Squadrons on their service CVN-65 with VFA-101 and CV-6 with VF-10 The passing of the torch feels a bit visible

[@kingdomofvinland8827]

Every enterprise after cv-6 has had some of thd cv-6 enterprise’s steel used in its construction and thus reincarnating the enterprise.

[@lordorion5776]

@@kingdomofvinland8827 yup even now the third Enterprise will have old steel in her of the first and second it makes me wonder if JSDFS Kaga will as well

[@invadegreece9281]

From what I hear the Grim Reapers are gone now...

[@christianjohnson9190]

I would imagine the USS Enterprise’s Grim Reaper Squadron VFA-102

[@williamstall4420]

@@lordorion5776 Hmm, if they can salvage a few pounds from the bottom of the Pacific.... Ya know, every thime I hear about the Chinese Navy I think about the combined US and Japanese fleets waiting for it....

[@epitaph4385]

im still shoked that he only have so little subs when the content quality is as high as this,good work man

[@doctordetroit4339]

The masses are asses.

[@russiasgreatestspinmachine4096]

I remember a Chinese saying: "If it's gold it *will* shine" 是金子就会发光 There will be a day where he grow bigger and bigger, and we can say we're the OG :D Here's to 100k subs, then 500k, then 1 million and beyond!

[@Danstaafl]

I just subbed yesterday, watching this a second time because I can't believe how much ass it kicks. I also can't believe I hadn't subscribed months/years ago.. Excellent stuff! Can't wait for more!

[@treyriver5676]

the snark and "yank" comments may have a good deal to do with that.

[@warrenwarburtonesq.6884]

@@treyriver5676 Jesus Christ, lighten up Sparky.

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

Fun fact: in ww2, enterprise had 20 battle stars and the closest ship to match her record is uss New Jersey (big J) with only 19 battle stars! However, enterprise still has the most than New Jersey. It’s amazing how two different ships got the title, “the most decelerated warships”. And no I’m not counting USS Nicholas because it has 30 battle stars and that is just an overkill and considered to be unfair for Big E, right? Also thanks for showing us big E and we will wait for part 2

[@tannerraque4348]

Eh both New Jersey and Nicholas both served for decades in multiple wars. Along with that neither saw any real combat that mattered (meaning actually fighting in important battles) For a comparison it would be like taking Audie Murphy and a random career soldier and claiming that the career soldier is better. Remember ships are given battle stars for simple being present at a battle not for performance. This also not mentioning other award Enterprise got like the presidential and naval unit citations. Awards that are given for merit and not simply being present.

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@tannerraque4348 I know that But I’m not including Nicholas because of the overkilling 30 battle stars

[@cheesedetectiverook5950]

Tbf, NJ and Nicholas served longer than the Big E. If anything, the more comparable ones would be the USS San Diego (18 battle stars, though records say she only ever had 15) and the USS San Francisco (17 battle stars and even a Presidential Unit citation). Since those two were also in the Pacific for most of their lifetime. Hell, you can even include the USS North Carolina with 15 battlestars if you want to add a BB

[@Not_MissHina]

"Want to see my medals collection shikikan?" - enterprise

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@Not_MissHina Lol Yes

[@TheMarelis]

I hope you do HMS Warspite next, another legendary ship, with combat record comparable to Enterprise

[@Isolder74]

Her’s goes back to WWI. Just taking part in Jutland is already rather epic.

[@TheMarelis]

@@Isolder74 my favorite thing about her is blasting Normandy on D-Day, running out of ammo, getting back to UK to rearm, blasting nazis again and again running out of shells, wearing out her guns in the process. This is what fighting ship is meant to be

[@Isolder74]

@@TheMarelis She was the Forrest Gump of battleships. She was everywhere and did everything. And she was always doing something important.

[@anadaere6861]

Name alone is badass Warspite That's a name looking for war

[@watchface6836]

I cant believe that Azur Lane made all the QE class lolis, that makes no sense. Especially for a ship that was nicknamed "The Grand Old Lady"

[@ryandoubleu.]

This is amazing. I have no idea how I am just now finding this channel after years of watching thousands of war history/stories on KZbin but I’m glad I did. This channel is going to blow up HUGE with quality like this. Can’t wait to spend the next week binge watching every video.

[@litltoosee]

Excellent narration and writing! The best depiction of the Midway battle and circumstances I've ever heard, and at 70yrs old, I've heard'em all! I will definitely look forward to your Akagi presentation.

[@bigtexgaming7296]

Here comes the boom part is exactly accurate, love it so much

[@jakeverbakel204]

As much as I love Drach. Dude the way you do this is awesome! Great writing and great narration! I dig the length, and have no complaints about multi part stories. I hope you keep it up after you get through the AL stuff. Maybe looking into some of the Anzac campaigns.

[@stekra3159]

And in each generation, they rebuild me agine Genesis 09 - Enterprise [HQ] kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57JlqBneqarl9E

[@thelastcrusader8140]

I always found Drach's documentaries as a retelling of what happened, like an old war story. HAC has the reading of a telling of a old legend lost to time. Both good, but different.

[@Usmvalor3]

Damn that one time Emmerich tried to be true to history, his film fails... I still enjoy Midway though. The one thing I always wanted to see is a modern take on beginnings of Guadalcanal campaign... I dunno, from the perspective of Astoria's crew for example? P.S. Sorry, great documentary really entertainging to listen to xD

[@edittheunicorn]

It's out it's out it's out whoohooo!!!!!! been awaiting this video for literally three months now, and I'm beyond excited for this man! love the content, keep it up :>

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Too many men in too little space just get in each other’s way leading to monumental Fups - Normally. Getting YorkTown back to sea was a stunning piece of project management.

[@dragonstar4691]

Dam, these azur lane vids always make me smile, yet teach me something new about warships that I never knew about

[@jeromebirth2693]

The B25 "And even a form of proto A10 with a massive f_off 75mm antitank Gun mounted in the place of the bombardier" Thanks Animarchy. Love this! 25:07

[@petr0news]

This is really a masterpiece on USS Enterprise, I love the editing and the storyline.

[@shanepatrick4534]

Great video, a good combination of historical accuracy and a few anime cuts for fun. Love it.

[@Masonthebaconhair]

I gotta say the Sisters of the Yorktown-class, Hornet, Yorktown and Enterprise were the Deadllist Warships of WWII against the Japanese

[@paulrasmussen8953]

And tough as hell

[@Isolder74]

It took three knockout blows to bring down Yorktown.

[@demonknight7510]

Hornet survived more than 6 bombs, 2 torps, 2 suicidal planes (in that time not kamikaze), lots of american ammo. Her faith was sealed when the japanese destroyers arrived. She sunk near Santa cruz islands. Yorktown manage to survive 3 torps and few bombs, her faith was sealed after the battle of Midway because of japanese submarine and that submarine sunk dd Hamman as well. They sunk near island of Midway after the battle. Enterprise shown Japan her fury and taste for revenge. She survived the war with 20 battlestars, but her faith was sealed after the war. She was scrapped. You shall be remembered. Mean while Uss Franklin lost most of her crew because of 2 bombs.

[@xer0143]

@@demonknight7510 it has always bothered me that we scrapped Enterprise. Why on earth would you scrap the most decorated US Naval vessel. Let alone she was the only one of the three sister ships to survive the war

[@demonknight7510]

@@xer0143 money... Halsey was trying his best to get some money so they could make enterprise a floating museum. But he didnt get enough. They scraped her so the new aircraft carriers could rise. I am atleast glad that USS New Carolina is still floating. In the end i am glad that Enterprise now rests in peace.

[@ghosthunteytOntwitch]

Sucks the original got flagged KZbin hates good content like this

[@Blackout5871]

Halsey and Nimitz's motto throughout the entire war: Fuck it, we goin.

[@mileshill7196]

“Fuck it, we ball” - James Halsey.

[@avroarchitect1793]

Australians to invade hell, Kiwis to hold it, and Canadians to crack any particularly difficult nuts along the front line.

[@20chocsaday]

That was a great line that came out and hit so suddenly, because it was not expected from that direction. And I certainly accept that definition of Canadians.

[@cochacopen]

At the end of the Pacific war there were 3 ideas for how to deal with mainland Japan. One was your standard naval invasion consisting of marines and army personnel numbering upwards of 1 million men. Second was to drop the two atomic bombs the US had at the time and then offer an empty threat to Japan "Surrender or we drop more." The third plan that was proposed was to essentially cover as much of the island as possible, starting with major population centers, with Napalm and turn the whole island into a wasteland of ash.

[@lunartears6761]

And after seeing the large ovens and living skeletons in the forests of Europe, the Americans wanted no part of the last idea, or even the first.😳

[@anydaynow01]

@@lunartears6761 Exactly the first would have resulted in almost a million casualties it was estimated, and the biggest reason was they didn't want to have to split Japan with the Soviets, they needed to end the war quickly before Stalin could move his zerg force back east, no doubt pickup up more women/men and machinery to bolster its ranks along the way. LeMay was already getting flack for the third one with the fire storms they were creating in the major cities, like people who jumped into Tokyo bay to escape the flames were boiled alive the fire storms were so fierce, and it resulted in more civilian deaths than either of the atomic bombings; I think it was the most devastating bombing raid in human history, but don't quote me on that.

[@gnomish844]

@@anydaynow01 -- Where does the idea that the 'Soviets were coming for Japan, America would have to split it with them!' come from? The Russian's had minimal amphibious capabilities, and the US actually launched Operation Hula to try and bolster their amphibious capabilities. Even with Project Hula, the Soviets only had ~35, ships that could actually 'invade' the Japanese home islands, which is no where near enough to pose any serious threat. Especially since ~30 of those recently added to their numbers through lend/lease and with minimal crew and training time. Add on top that the Soviets were slogging it out on the Kuril islands, the 'threat' of having to 'split Japan' was nowhere near anybodies radar. The Americans wanted the Soviet's help during an invasion, but couldn't get them the equipment, training, and manpower needed fast enough to make it viable. So, the Yalta Conference gave the Soviet Union the right to invade the southern Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, but not the Japanese home islands. Which is how things went down. A couple of high-ranking folks in Stalin's arena suggested invading Hokkaido, but diplomats, military officers, and politicians alike all opposed it citing the lack of ships and equipment, making it a suicide mission with no gain, and decided to focus on establishing a blockhead in Europe rather than chasing down Asian islands.

[@nachtderuntoten3682]

@@gnomish844 I’m pretty sure that is because the USSR had promised to provide soldiers if the rest of the Allies had decided on the mass invasion of mainland Japan which means that when Japan surrendered the Mainland would have to be split accordingly.

[@gnomish844]

@@nachtderuntoten3682 Which, again, they couldn't actually provide with no amphibious capabilities, and their political forces choosing to occupy Europe, and not Japan. It's revisionist garbage that's not rooted in actual history.

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

I think that Enterprise needs a skill buff. The ship was a legend in real life and her in game abilities are just ok. Maybe a retrofit would help but still she needs better skills.

[@francisclough710]

E cvn(6) I'm told is in Puget sound she I believe retired somebody please start a whatever to have her as a museum

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

@@francisclough710 Enterprise was scrapped not long after the war despite attempts to have her saved.

[@wills2140]

Thank you for a good video! I appreciate you mentioning the Imperial Japanese Army unit 731 and its atrocities.

[@roykliffen9674]

35:19 That inclusion of the "Finding Nemo" seagulls must be about the most inspired edit of any war documentary I ever saw. Simply brilliant.

[@Capt_OscarMike]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU MATE...MATE...MATE...MATE.MATE MATE MATE-MATE

[@konker420]

Dude, you are a sick ass narrator. This was awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@LogicalLube]

Please do New Jersey sometime, I know she’s relatively new in Azur Lane but the ship has such a great history

[@ronanvave560]

Imagine if he added the "Hi. I'm Ryan Szymsnski. Curator for battleship New Jersey museum and memorial." In the video as well, and concludes it with "Battleship New Jersey recieves operational support from the-" I can't remember the whole thing, but you get the point.

[@azulaspencer]

I do not watch Azure Lane (I can see why people like it, but my thoughts on anthropomorphized WW2 military vessels i will keep to myself, thank you :P) but god i love the history you present here. dont mind me while i binge your channel. thank you for these!

[@angusmatheson8906]

The weeb shit is cringe af, but animarchy is still great.

[@azulaspencer]

@@angusmatheson8906 fair, tho if weeb shit is cringe then my obsession with mass effect is equally cringe so i doubly cant really say anything about liking warships anthropomorphized into anime waifus

[@angusmatheson8906]

@@azulaspencer No. The Anthropomorphic waifu ships are way more cringe. Mass Effect is just Scifi. I can't explain why. It's like why furries are cringe.

[@Dr.Doof_in_SteinsGate]

This channel gives me the "Extra History" vibes. I love it

[@timothyhayes9724]

You tell stories so damn well

[@mikerage1011]

My buddy asked me why when so many movies and documentaries have been made why did I watch your version of the story of enterprise and the pacific war. And After I thought about it my answer was. It’s not just about the history but who tells it and how it’s told. So thank you for making the same story interesting , humorous , sad and inspiring. But most of all thank you for helping us all remember these heroic men. They deserve to be honored and remembered forever!

[@MikeJones-qn1gz]

Man what a good first part can't wait for part 2.

[@rifqitaqiuddin]

Those who want the Legend of the Impossible Repair Mission of Yorktown say AYE!

[@cheungchuihin5886]

also...rest in peace...big sister Yorktown.....your sisters safe(for the time being), the battle's finished, your duty complete, you can rest........................

[@jayledermann7701]

Well done. Great story telling of o e of the most famous ship of modern times.

[@ArchangelsSword]

This channel is criminally under rated.

[@paulcroshier6708]

Just noticed how appropriate your title is, taking in all three meanings of "wake" (four if you count her abortive attempt at reinforcing the island) ... disturbed water behind a moving vessel, organized mourning after a funeral, and emerging from slumber.

[@otakugamer2033]

I don't think you mentioned this but Enterprise scored first blood for the Americans on a Japanese submarine that was returning after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The dive bomber that sank the submarine was also the first (or last don't remember) to hit a carrier at Midway.

[@allangibson2408]

An American destroyer USS Ward on guard duty off Pearl Harbor scored first blood when it destroyed a Japanese mini sub an hour and half before the bombers rolled in. This wasn’t recognised at the time as the Pearl naval commander wouldn’t believe Japanese submarines were operational both inside and outside Pearl Harbor. The one Ward hit was discovered with a shell hole through the hull post war. Another of the minisubs fired two torpedoes during the air attack Inside the harbor and it’s wreck was found later in the war after it was scuttled by its crew.

[@Sturm01]

He did mention it.

[@dylanbrown5366]

I pray to the KZbin algorithm please give this the popularity like the other videos, he deserves it

[@gerennichols6075]

As I listen to this, often walking about with earphones, I am drifting into a place where I think that I am listening to a Homeric Bard who is relating the tale I well know of the heroic siege of Troy. I story I know well enough to narrate myself and yet the Bard's variations in words, cadence, inflections and accents all contribute to a timeless enjoyment; a story not just of forefathers but of a father and an almost palpably recent past as well as the mist of history. Bravo

[@graywolfalphaone]

surprisingly well done. thank you for you re effort and dedications sir.

[@gmantitan1695]

USS Ward was the first vessel to score a Japanese kill. 2 hours before the attack on Pearl Harbor, USS Ward successfully sank a Japanese midget submarine.

[@raynnusvettmore]

When I start the game I just wanted some casual play. Now I see there're some big lessons.

[@BNRmatt]

Small point, Spruance was not in command at Midway until halfway through the battle

[@CFarnwide]

For some that is a major point! Sad how Fletchers reputation was brutalized post war.

[@jamesharding3459]

She protecc She attacc But most important, She’s got your back

[@allandavis8201]

This is my first visit to your channel, and it certainly won’t be my last, I like your presentation style, a little bit of humour where appropriate but with a fair amount of seriousness, again where appropriate and required due to the subject matter, excellent and entertaining visuals and narration straight to the point and factual. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us all in armchair history buffs land. Subscribed 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@cellbuilder2]

Nautilus was the absolute chad of Midway with sneaking her way into an entire task force, attempting to attack, evading a destroyer while attacking again, and escaping in one piece. Her crew must have had balls of pure platinum for that.

[@mrrosy9190]

No there balls were made of steel from the same refinery that the steel used to make entry’s hull came from

[@Ridliman]

And they did that knowing that 9/10 of their torps were going to fail to detonate. Just to bet if they could land the 1/10 odd torp and give the enemy a bloody nose.

[@fernandomarques5166]

WW2 submariners specially and submariners in general are some of the most inventive, aggressive (in the tactical sense) and perhaps crazy sailors you'll ever meet.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

The greatest enemy of the us navy was not japan. It was the bureau of ordinance

[@cellbuilder2]

@@paulrasmussen8953 "I...I hope my torpedoes aren't duds again..."

[@drake0074]

The level of detail on your videos is surprisingly quite good and much appreciated.

[@kms_prinzeugen678]

I wanted to cry when the video started it will always make me wish that war was never the answer to a lot of things

[@ericshuping3651]

I absolutely adore your documentaries. Your aside and quips have me cracking up! Don't ever stop.

[@MemeGene6969]

dude, this video its so amazing!! it made me laugh, it made me cry, i am at the edge of my seat for part 2!

[@frederickmancer3879]

hey you're good. my third upload i have watched... you're research of the appropriate video clips and truth in history... amazing. good on you. appreciated from me in Australia

[@seanbigay1042]

I've asked before, and I'll likely ask it again: How much difference would it have made had the Japanese broken off diplomatic relations with the United States a full day before Pearl Harbor was hit, as intended? Basically, how much difference would there have been between the intended surprise attack and the sneak attack that actually happened?

[@kuwanger12]

No difference. They never intended to break off diplomatic relations the day before, it was a couple hours before. However, breaking off negotiations is not a declaration of war. The Japanese never intended to declare war before the attack, surprise was the entire point.

[@Wohlfe]

Maybe some more shot down planes and fewer casualties but the same end result.

[@shaunpatterson9148]

40:59 im so glad to see you included your little neighbor to the south, and the mention of the anzacs shortly later. Id say we're all bloody proud of them too. Cheers from a kiwi

[@jacobkirk2913]

Hey Animarchy can you place the links of the fan art you use in the description so us mobile users can visit the original page that the fanart you use. This also goes to your community tab.

[@artybarra6054]

One word, EXCELLENT!! Everything!! Great job. You should be proud of yourself for a superb job. I really injoyed it. The humor was perfect. Thank you🙏👍

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

I think yous just pictured the Eagle Union galls using flamethrowers at point-blank range on the poor fox girls, I mean people really think Bismark is a ruthless killing machine & Tirpitz is just as cold-hearted as the waters she patrols,

[@bigprogamer1523]

I think the intro speaks for itself

[@TheArbiter1721]

He*

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

@@TheArbiter1721 Stop correcting me grammar Nazi & communication commies, its an anime I am making references to

[@Kisser_of_Men]

Yorktown & Enterprise: what you got there? Hornet: a smoothie (and a shit ton of B25’s)

[@yes_head]

1:07:40 "Only aviators with Hollywood mustaches get to fly on THIS plane." Awesome video, bro. You got a new sub. And yes, Drachinifel is awesome. But please -- for the love of God -- no 6 hour Q&A videos. Please. 🥵

[@nukclear2741]

You get 3 and a half hour interview with Drach here. Deal with it. 😎

[@artybarra6054]

I love this guy! Very very good! All of it! Got my vote!

[@753nada1]

Thank you for throwing Sabaton in for the Midway Segway!

[@Pasakid]

Great video! Can't wait for the next part.

[@angeloicaro661]

CV 6: I have Dickbest CVN 65: I have Maverick CVN 80: I have Jeff

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

**Animarchy talking about CV-6** Me at 35:25 : mine

[@Chris-um3se]

This is beyond BRILLIANT ---Bravo.... Great script, superb narration and Dynamic visuals

[@bluelynxworld4748]

"We have awakened a sleeping giant... and filled them with terrible resolve." Yeah ya fuckin did!

[@CaptainSpadaro]

Came expecting at least one Star Trek reference, got 3.

[@HortonSalm]

Completely unrelated to most of the video, but your comment on being patriotic about the ANZACS struck me. As an American, I find that I feel a kinship with the other English speaking parts of the world, so I'm always excited and proud to learn about the exploits of men such as these.

[@PattyOflan88]

Same

[@markwarwick2920]

i just stumbled onto this channel, but very good prentation of history. Relatable and enjoyable with a delivery that Ozyman would be proud of. Seriously very good.

[@AwesomeNinja1027]

Sometime in the middle of the war it became Enterprise vs Japan. I can't wait for the conclusion. Looking forward to the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Operation Magic Carpet. Enterprise's final tour of duty. Plus a brief statement about majority of her steel being used to build the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier. And the only carrier of her class. The USS Enterprise CVN-65.

[@Isolder74]

Only the porthole of CV(N)-6 were used the the CVN-65. The majority of the steel was sold off wholesale. Much of it was purchased by General Electric.

[@lil88rich]

I watch a lot of WWII documentaries. This is the best one I've watched. Now im gonna go watch part 2.

[@a6mzeke1]

Enterprise: "I will let loose the hounds of hell for what happened here."

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

Me: “only if it was the same for Yamato (54:38 and 1:18:50)… because it wasn’t… and yet you sank it… now… you are waiting for the return in service as a Ford class carrier!”

[@DarkRipper117]

@@goldgamercommenting2990 yeah, she will return as a mighty supercarrier, let's just hope theres no need to use her talents and just keep the world safe".

[@whistlingdeath2662]

Mate ... These are just fkn awesome. The amount of detail you have gone into is impressive. As a fellow Aussie ... fk yeah our boys did our bit. I love the Star Blazers easter egg ... whenever the Yamato is mentioned. Five stars / champagne KZbin content !!!

[@geraldapollyon655]

Once all four parts have been published, I move to have them combined into one video.

[@randyriddle4824]

I just came across your video today. I got to say, as an American that is also an extreme history buff, and a gigantic fan of this particular ship. You did a fantastic job.

[@reeceguisse17]

Outstanding video, worthy of a Nick Hodges script.

[@LuckyE-CV6]

Loved the intro

[@TherealSBlair]

"When we are done, the only place the Japanese language will be spoken is in Hell" Even "rage" may not adequately describe the kind of fury they were feeling.

[@paulflowers4131]

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen

[@The_ZeroLine]

1:25 - Amazing file footage. Also amazing is how many US aviators died at Midway. And those torpedoes absolutely useless.

[@Chris-um3se]

STUNNING and way beyond BRILLIANT ---Bravo

[@Isolder74]

Enterprise is too epic for one video....

[@AnimarchyHistory]

You have no idea how epic it’s gonna get my guy. I’m crying tears of beauty at some of the part 2 scenes. Out here flexing my AMV skills is all I’m gonna say bruh.

[@Isolder74]

@@AnimarchyHistory Oh I know. The story of Enterprise is only bested by one ship. Only one vessel did more and had more epic of a life. HMS Warspite. Both were scrapped which makes historians cry tears of bitterness.....

[@Isolder74]

PS. nothing is more epic than Enterprise vs Japan....and that is after the Battle of Santa Cruz.

[@andreaspersson5639]

Fuck, Pacman, you're making me teary-eyed for metal ships... your telling of some parts of this is damn good! (Specifically, when big sis Yorktown manages to join up before the Big one. Well, this time). And I know more awaits when I get around to rewatching part 2 (except, that time, it will be very different tears).

[@The_Viscount]

The fact we scrapped her...God, whoever signed off on that should have been shot.