The Siege of Vraks | Parts 1 - 6 (animated Warhammer 40K Lore)

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Greetings and Salutations friends, and welcome back to The Siege of Vraks. So far we have covered the opening stages of the Siege of Vraks. Watch it now in an hour+ long version covering episode 1 to episode 6!
The first two episode scripts have been re-recorded for better audio and the same voice actor as the other episodes.
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#Warhammer #Vraks

[@Janovich]

If you liked the introduction to the Siege of Vraks, make sure to continue the rest of the series. We still have lots to cover. You may also enjoy the Civil War on Krieg or the Horus Heresy series. If you do, please consider your support on patreon so more content can keep coming your way. Cheers

[@aurelian2641]

Man how can you butcher a name this hard? Zuehlke is clearly german origin, could be written Zühlke too. The Z is pronounced like the „ts“ in „tsar“ and the „ue“ like the „y“ in „syllable“. And then just add the rest.

[@senssiiy8420]

what software are you using to make these animations ?

[@IKMojito]

​@aurelian2641 the audacity of a German reprimanding a Slavs pronunciation on a fictional video lol You give us a bad name

[@TheMusan970]

i like this keep it up I'm enjoying watching these long Warhammer documentary episodes 👍👍

[@definitelynotanork9520]

I like to think that in order to get the machine spirits of the imperium's trains moving the Adeptus Mechanicus has to play the Thomas the tank engine theme song. Its not actually required for them to operate, it just makes them go faster.

[@genericuser984]

im now picturing a conductors cab stuffed full of the mechanicus all humming, chanting, and praying around the coal box while servitors are absolutely just BLASTING the theme song.

[@arya8165]

Imagine thousands of Krieg soldiers forced to listen to Thomas the tank engine theme song on repeat for several hours as they get transported to the front lines. That must be true hell.

[@ericyang3332]

@@arya8165 more like heaven, the song fucking *bops*

[@thehammer4607]

The faster and loud the song the faster the train goes

[@Jamhael1]

Nah, it uses the remix of "Thomas the Tank Engine" with Notorious B.I.G. C'MON, MUTHAFUCKERS, C'MON...

[@satraelr.r.deihouwmarentar7901]

*My in the middle of re-exams having already watched all parts multiple times* Janovich: ‘Wanna see it all in one video?’ Me: ‘Don’t mind if I do.’

[@Janovich]

Haha sorry. Good luck with the studies

[@jacobmiller6001]

now it's the same case with me during finals

[@satraelr.r.deihouwmarentar7901]

@@Janovich I wanted to let you know. I passed!

[@satraelr.r.deihouwmarentar7901]

@@jacobmiller6001 I wish you the best of luck. Hopefully you passed.

[@Janovich]

@@satraelr.r.deihouwmarentar7901 Hey good job mate

[@jeshua4094]

If the Kriegsmen were not already near suicidal in their fanaticism, they were certainly suicidal after spending days on end listening to the Thomas the Tank Engine theme on the way to the front lines. What a genius way to ensure the Death corp performs as expected.

[@Gabryal77]

It was picked because it appealed to the average age of the Krieg soldiers

[@Justowner]

@@Gabryal77 This is such a perfectly understated, and tremendously dark comment. Bravo sir.

[@taloscal]

@@Justowner and most likely true too xD

[@engi9715]

38:02 "the continuous artillery barrages continued..." Ah thank the Emperor, you had me worried for a second then

[@iainballas]

43:30 From what I've studied of military history, and what a couple high school buddies who went in the service said, this is EXACTLY how you deal with a minefield under open field assault. If there is no cover, then you have to charge ahead. Ideally, on a wide front: If spaced out, it makes it harder for the enemy to sweep down groups, and while each individual soldier has a larger chance of hitting one, the company as a whole will not suffer entire squads dying to one mine blast. Not to mention, once one company has charged over... others can follow. A minefield is meant to slow and demoralize an army, removing mobility. Mobility is the only thing that keeps a soldier alive against machine guns and artillery.

[@Janovich]

Thanks very interesting

[@LunaRose1312]

Makes sense from a logical perspective, imagine being in the front moving over the unexploded minefield... nope lmao

[@winged_destro]

Imagine being in the first wave over the minefield 💀only Kriegers can pull this shit off

[@davidrymwar5812]

Modern US doctrine has an Abrams equipped with a plow directly follow the deployment of MCLCs (mine clearing line charges) deployed from an armored vehicle via rocket. These will explode surface mines in a path several meters wide and I believe a hundred meters long. The plow Abrams then sweeps the ground ahead of it with the plow to detonate more deeply buried anti-vehicle mines. Engineers mark the assault lane and follow on Abrams put pressure on enemy defenses as a MCLC is used to clear the next hundred meters. In order for the assault to succeed, close air support is required to neutralize enemy artillery, while artillery keeps the infantry's heads down and prevents them from effectively deploying ATGMs against the tanks. Once an assault lane has been cleared, the infantry follows quickly behind the armored forces and deploys from their vehicles only when in direct sight of enemy trenches. At no point does the infantry assault on foot across a mine field. If the US Army can't effect this plan for whatever reason (airspace is too heavily contested, for example), then it simply does not conduct an assault. Modern static defenses are entirely too deadly and will guarantee failure.

[@lightypower3412]

u sure? Usually it'd make sense just to not advance..

[@exudeku]

I love this went from "great schism" to "Western Front 1914 Future DLC" to "Dawn of War Soulstorm Apocalypse mod"

[@thetuerk]

I like how the order of scales the wars was fought in was so big that using actual numbers would do more harm than good for the story

[@UrbanArmada]

It's the only proper way to do stuff like this, you bring solid numbers in and nerds start poking holes in your scifi warzone.

[@crabmansteve6844]

​@@UrbanArmada I feel personally attacked. Lmfao

[@SordidusFellatio]

I thought Vraks was a Fortress world, so is an Armory world the same definition as a Fortress world?

[@terrorbilly8177]

@@SordidusFellatio Cadia was a fortress world. You couldn't even land there to fight. Vraks? Just an armory, they landed and built front lines almost unimpeded

[@balmorrablue3130]

@@terrorbilly8177armory worlds are planets with highly fortified hive cities defending armories A fortress world is literally an armored world designed to spend years under siege

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

33:45 And over the vox you hear an ancient song from a distant past: Strike at Zero Hour With overwhelming firepower They're fueled by the fear in their enemies' eyes It's a Shock Troop infiltration A fast and violent escalation Out of the trenches the stormtroopers rise

[@Janovich]

accurate

[@guardsmengunner]

Jägers led the way, the pioneers would join the fray Initiative gained, advancement sustained Lead through direct command, as they're advancing through the land Encircling their flanks, and ravage their ranks

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

Attack of the dead men, stormtrooper, price of a mile, devil dogs, unkillable soldier. Any others?

[@themoossiah6486]

@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Fields of Verdun, perhaps?

[@kristofevarsson6903]

@@guardsmengunner Ravaging ranks, you say? _Custodial blushing intensifies_

[@neofulcrum5013]

This is a much better way of understanding the conflict

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

40k absolutely benefits from the top-down battle map treatment ala Baz Battles or Kings and Generals or History Marche KZbin channels

[@ravenwhiteduck6460]

Yeah way better

[@MadMan-7978]

You, my man, are a blessing to this community. People like you are the reason 40K is such an amazing Hobby despite GW being such an incompetent bunch

[@emperoralexander9968]

These Death Korps of Krieg are willing to redeem themselves and die gloriously in battle in the God-Emperor's name.

[@tyberostheredwake]

How do you do that

[@sennemichiels6748]

@@tyberostheredwake emote from channel membership.

[@FaeTheMf]

“Can I have more troops?” “How many?” “ *Y E S* “ Has got to be the best convo ever lol

[@Jargolf86]

Allready a Masterpiece. I can't wait for the Finished Project. And i can't imagine what a Collaboration with the Maker of "VRAKS" could do. Most certainly something that look "Warhammer +" Content like a Russian Cartoon from the 50'.

[@Observer29830]

Russian cartoons from the 50s are amazing, dunno what are you talking about xD

[@imperialhistati2348]

I agred

[@JennyGormanRitter]

@@Observer29830 ...Shoe and Shoelace? I love the message it sends

[@Jargolf86]

@@JennyGormanRitter One is meaningless without the other ^^

[@danyael777]

*Imperial Military History Visualized* ....even with humor added. What a great piece of work. Here's hope you dive into other events as detailed as here. o7

[@MidnightClad8]

One of my favorite little fun facts about the Siege of Vrakks is that in the mustering of forces for the 88th Siege Army the Krieg soldiers weren’t given names rather numbers so it was easier to tally dead/wounded etc

[@54032Zepol]

Hell yeah!! 19:28 easily the best part of the whole seriesm

[@robertgrissom3689]

Thomas the tank engine to the rescue!!

[@I_am_Mazki]

I was typing an english paper with this as a audio story to listen to because is calm but serious and out nowhere 20 min in THOMAS

[@54032Zepol]

@@I_am_Mazki that's cool I didn't know it was Thomas the train theme until someone said something haha

[@slovakiaballif24]

@@robertgrissom3689He is Thomas the SEIGE engine now

[@ikoartiaga5971]

That caught me off guard 😅😂

[@Tom-lx5re]

Best Vraks video I've seen. Love the maps and visuals, so helpful in following the story. Well done and please do more campaign videos you legend

[@Janovich]

Thanks!

[@TheBKnight3]

Will the final product have his CGI scenes stitched in? Will the collector's edition have his livestreams?

[@barberiusz6119]

Nothing like some gasoline smell mixed with rain and distant artillery fire, sound of explosions, rain and fire mixed with screams and shouts from entire trench line. Sound of rhythmic steps and whistles both of commissars and wind. And all that fading out slowly by sound of my own breathing and heartbeat as I’m awaiting perhaps my last glorious charge.

[@cirodouradodeoliveira4442]

the emperor protects

[@elian5798]

The emperor always protects

[@jamescox4638]

The Star-Emperor Protects! And promises better working conditions!

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

@@jamescox4638 _STAR_ -Emperor? HERESY! You may repent for your sins through service to the GOD-Emperor in a Penal Legion.

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

@@jamescox4638 congrats you just got promoted to the human bomb unit.

[@JennyGormanRitter]

@@airplanemaniacgaming7877 very kind of you. Is it too late to just BLAM! him or did the Munitorum actually get it right for once?

[@jagd7102]

People compare this and Arch's series a lot. But personally I enjoy both. This is more polished while Arch's is more detailed.

[@frodoan]

This is more of a documentary whereas arch feels like a on the ground experience

[@alfredalbert2970]

I’m loving this series. The visuals are great, on par with the best mil history channels.

[@themaximumgamer7834]

its strange coming back for a 3rd rewatch and going for the multi part episodes and hearing the better mic from the start rather than the mic when you first uploaded. respect to you for redoing the audio for our viewing pleasure

[@Janovich]

Thank you :) glad you like it

[@themaximumgamer7834]

@Janovich thank you for the content. Looking forward to the rest of vraks and especially looking forward to horus heresy (my first video I saw of yours was horus heresy)

[@alexkline7562]

This Is my favorite style of explaining the lore, I can see it as well as hearing it being told be a calm professional voice.

[@Myrkin]

43:20 Vraks: “Oh, they found the land mines.”

[@Korraganitar]

I mean, the Cardinal's advisor was Deacon MAMON. Most of the time, a character in 40k named after an Archdevil is going to be evil.

[@atomickrispies]

If anyone has seen Baz Battles it used to be a channel that covered historical battles in this EXACT format... and this is EXACTLY what I wanted in the 40k universe. Instantly subscribed. Idk if you have it planned for the future but: - Helsreach - Istvaan 3 - Fall of Cadia These would actually amazing to watch in this format.

[@Janovich]

Helsreach and istvaan are definitely on the list

[@atomickrispies]

@@Janovich Very exciting!!! Idk if you're read/listened to Cadia Stands by Justin Hill but that goes over a LOT of the strategic movements/events of the battle.

[@williamerwin7094]

Used to be? They still make videos, right?

[@Nick-bi9xf]

These are absolutely wonderful to watch. As someone new to Warhammer this visual depiction of the story help me so much. I have been listening to some of the audiobooks and while they have been fun. It has made me realize how much of a visual learner I am. Having these helps so much with understanding and immersing myself in the universe. Thank you bunches. These are so wonderfully put together! Well done!

[@ZackAttack005]

Damn, it just dawned on me what could be happening to the sisters while the siege waged on and the siege last 18 years. Wow, I’m actually a bit depressed now.

[@jordanlobo8512]

i wonder if loud speakers could have potentially ended the siege, "you know, YOU guys are heretics fighting the Emperor right?" then they be like "aw sh*t fam my bad"

[@onarandomnote25]

19:18 is easily the start of the best audio clip of the entire series.

[@stormwolf3252]

19:24 - I'm just gonna clap my hands right here. Seriously, I was not expecting this kind of humor to come out of something this informational.

[@michaelgimenez4032]

This was exceptional! 19:25 Made me laugh so hard, i do not understand why myself but it made my day.

[@derpypickaxe5352]

19:42 Thomas gladly followed what he was told because he too served for the emperor of mankind

[@emperoralexander9968]

Well animated lore of the Siege of Vraks. The Death Korps of Krieg are my second favorite Astra Militarum regiments alongside the Cadian Shock Troopers.

[@ludwigvonfluffles2278]

This rocks! This is on par with various historical war documentaries on the KZbin! Well done! ❤️❤️❤️

[@eichler721]

Love your combined video it made for good listening before sleep at my military school. Would love to see Istavan III, Second War for Armageddon, and eventually the Seige of Terra when the series is done.

[@KhangNguyens02]

As a newbie to 40k, ur video helped me to visualize the battle and lore very much,such amazing work u are doing here, keep up the good work ❤

[@archit2576]

I love the music in 19:25 so fitting for the train segment

[@michaelhanks4398]

the amount of detail and proper military symbols makes this SO COOL TO WATCH!!!

[@captain5104]

Wow....I can't wait for this to be continued....I actually screamed NO! when it ended and didn't realize more than an hour had past watching this it had me so enthralled! This was awesome my dude!

[@LORDovrthm]

Tyborc better have gotten a promotion after this.

[@UrbanArmada]

I love this, it's like the military channel except for goofy scifi wars that never happened.

[@lahtzy8157]

Never before have I become so interested in the lore of a fictional universe in a shorter time. This is some excellent quality content!

[@user-ry7tq6bc8c]

The pilgrims: FOR THE EMPEROR Krieg forces: you what now

[@BAGON_H3AD]

Arches script with your animation would be literally the best thing ever

[@XxboxodxX-nk4mz]

I love the humor spread out in this otherwise very serious documentary

[@megan00b8]

If I had a nickel for every time a creator has uploaded a video made of multiple previous videos focused on 40k today I'd have two nickels, which isn't much, but it's weird that it's happened twice...

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Your content is awesome my man, also I love that when a big figure dies, they make a sound like somebodies dad sitting down after a shift at work and sighing

[@encinoman903]

12:22 I knew it was coming, but I still cheered out loud when I heard it.

[@healthplus6814]

What an amazing video Regardless of what you like about 40K, this story has something for you. Due to varied story telling, with the frequent change from the battle overviews to the more personal, focus on a sole unit, to keep the piece continually fresh and entertaining, or the fact that neither Chaos nor loyalists factions are badly portrayed (meaning fans of both sides can be entertained) Its also always nice to see the folks over at Krieg in their element (that being said, not the best to paint to, as upon hearing the Krieg bayonet charge, I instinctively cheered, and smeared my model... worth it) All in all, this is a down right class section of lore, and you, Janovich, have done a phenomenal job depicting that

[@Janovich]

Thanks for the amazing complement! Cheers. Vraks definitely has something for everyone

[@_Davepocalypse]

Single best retelling of this conflict and so incredibly engaging with the visuals and good quality voice recording. I just want more of this for 40k. Please also do more famous 40k battles! Armageddon is calling!

[@qualityposts2011]

Absolutely enthralling narration; before this i new very little about 40k - this battle narration , blow by blow, is commendable

[@Janovich]

Thanks!

[@NicotheFett]

Rambling off Krieg unit numbers with bullet lists weirdly scratches that itch in my brain just right.

[@VINNICENTE]

i love the thomas theme when the 3rd siege regiment was transported by rail

[@oliverallen5324]

This is excellent. I hope you do this for every battle in warhammer. This for Armageddon would be a treat!

[@FinalRepublic]

We NEED at game that is set in 40k, plays like World in Conflict/Wargame RD, with the scale and base building of Supreme Commander. They could sell each Army for 20.00 bucks with an almost unlimited amount of possibilities for cosmetics.

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

But hopefully with better netcode than SC1.

[@Pottmolch]

Jesus CHRIST the Thomas theme was so unexpected I had to spend the rest of the video cleaning up the consequences of my spit take

[@ledzep215]

Thanks for putting this all together. The animation and voice work on these videos has been amazing :3

[@Trehlas]

Having looked up this conflict... It was "interesting" to discover that this entire video was the calm before the storm.

[@KillTeamHungary]

That fcking Thomas the Daemon Engine theme song caught me by surprise. Good work Janovich ;)

[@Armoredcompany]

The "fool of a Took" part made me snort ramen water out my nose...

[@Dunkster74]

so this just popped up in my recommendations, and it's absolutely incredible! i hope this level of quality is gonna keep coming, 'cause i'm subbing.

[@bradymenting5120]

19:25 was the wrong moment to be taking a drink

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

39:52 man the imperium needs bunker busters

[@pubefaceIV]

Captain Tyborg is an hero of the Imperium and the Emperor would be proud

[@mr.h2006]

I just love how up until the Alpha Legion shows up it just sounds like an actual battle from WW1. Just change the whole space thing around a bit.

[@karlwikman3874]

I recommend also checking out the series on Vraks made by Arch

[@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536]

19:25 everything was so serious until the music of Thomas the tank engine strated 😂😂😂

[@don-tb7rd]

Please keep these up! Great lore video to listen to while painting.😁 And amazing to watch with all the extra visuals you added.

[@Casandraelf]

i can't unhear the trains having an orchestral version of the thomas the tank engine theme playing while they run. nobody knows why, but for some reason, it just makes the machine spirits of the trains more cooperative.

[@FreeFallingAir]

This is the absolute best, great job. Very glad I stumbled onto your channel! The Emperor Protects! EDIT: 3 months later... Rewatching!

[@nealbarrett4500]

You’re very sneaky with that train music 😂

[@darrenrenna]

Really well done! Love the old-school documentary style with the dry humor captions interjected

[@terichix8494]

High command: ok guys we need to dig in and starve them out, probe em and let the artillery work their magic. Itll only take 12 years Captain tyborc: fuck it we ball

[@honorservice8073]

The Thomson train engine song was a really nice touch

[@rickhendrikx8143]

As a diehard warhammer fan this one of the best videos i have ever seen thank you man keep up the amazing work

[@Janovich]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@olejnik5165]

Finally someone doing this type of detalied videos about battles in the WH40k Universe

[@Alpharius87]

This is the best battle video I have ever seen. It reminds me of world history level detail and troop movements. I could watch days of these videos

[@tolkienfan8632]

I fell asleep 6 times in three days to this

[@ethrsag735]

Ok yeah between your ability to make lore in the format of a field-level briefing for deployed officers and Arch's ability to portray what would have been a high-level conference for logistical and high ranking strategic officers in orbit I can call my Vraks loremaster experience fully complete.

[@GhstTwnzFnst]

Can't wait for the part when the Alpha Legion shows up and does more damage than good 😂

[@brotherhoodofsteelsoldier1356]

Or maybe that was all part of their plan

[@RedprintYT]

The Thomas theme Fr hits different 19:28

[@Aaron-bd3to]

Awesome dude! It was like watching a WWI documentary!

[@colinmackay92]

I've been a 40K fan for many many years. I have no idea how this passed over me when it came out. Truly stunning. Also was that a naked sister of battle locked up?

[@danyalullah5856]

absolutely love the format

[@stuartprice1168]

Absolutely loved this. Amazing content.

[@Just_Lars]

The Krieger, arriving on Vraks and facing no resistance while setting up their positions: "I was promised a deadly battle but instead, there is NOTHING! Not even a small welcome barrage. What kind of hellhole IS THIS?!" Then, when they finally arrive at the front line, shells raining down left and right, watching battle brothers drown in the mud puddles that were their foxholes: "Blessed Emperor, this feels almost like home. I love it!" *fixes bayonet*

[@TheSubso]

By far the best video on the Siege of Vraks. Solid storytelling too.

[@mailstorminurbox]

the Death Korps are my favourite thing in 40k

[@Halo56782]

I still can't get over Thomarius the Tank Engine

[@anderplays6460]

After you finish this series inthe next 10/20 years i'd like to see you tackle the Badab War

[@agentbarron3945]

wow, this is just like history marche, baz battles, and the operations room. this is incredible

[@BaxterAndLunala]

"Exterminatus was out of the question." Of course, Vraks' strategic value was absolute.

[@nicholaskohler5160]

A video about a mass war and at 19:25 just the unexpected Thomas the tank engine theme Completely unhinged for what comes

[@johpfit760]

Thank you for this series, it's a lot more pleased to watch than the other one.

[@hufferou812]

I love these videos. Keep up the great work.

[@timstauffacher8663]

This feels like a Kings and Generals animation. Everything about is awsome and well done and I hope we will see more of it in the future. Definitlely worth a subsribtion

[@Lost7one]

By far the best lore channel for WH40k fans.