The Sword of Stalingrad

How to thank Stalingrad for changing the course of WWII? Winston Churchill came up with a novel answer - a stunning English broadsword, one of the finest weapons ever made.
Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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[@noc2_art]

Never would I ever have guessed Dr. Felton would imitate Churchill in one of his videos. That was truly awesome 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@jimcy1318]

he used to do a mean Jimmy savile, but that's not as popular as it once was.😮

[@DrJones20]

That was cringe, hopefully he doesn't do it again.

[@goodluck5642]

Spoilers!

[@nkristianschmidt]

Churchill imitated himself as his real voice was far removed from his public voice

[@koekiejam18]

Its not a lazerpig impression but it was a suprise for sure

[@josephoshea1442]

There are two ironies in Churchill presenting a ceremonial sword to Stalin: 1) Churchill had declared he would welcome help "from the Devil himself to defeat Hitler," and in Stalin, nearly did just that; 2) King George VI approved an extravagant present to a Bolshevik, the group which had assassinated his cousin, Empress Alexandra and her husband, Tsar Nicholas II.

[@dleechristy]

Just shows you how utterly desperate those times were - They did it because they had too. Stalin didn't care for silly monarchies or colonial imperialists either but they got along well enough when they HAD to.

[@rooplalchoudhary9070]

Hitler must have tried to capture and attack the Moscow than to conquer the southern russia.

[@vk2ig]

@@dleechristy The enemy of thy enemy is thy friend ...

[@josephoshea1442]

@@dleechristy Good point

[@dannya1854]

To be fair the monarchs didn't really care much for each other beyond tradition and ceremony, in fact monarchs related to each other often led wars against each other, although war was more like "sport" in the eyes of monarchs, even if millions die.

[@badmouth1542]

4:00 Dr. Felton’s impression of Churchill made my day 😂. Keep up the good work!

[@colinvannurden3090]

Lol, yeah, I was laughing!!

[@twoheart7813]

Wait, what? I thought that was Churchill 😉

[@nathangreer8219]

First we get the Hermann Goering / Kim Jung Il fashion joke, and now acting!

[@jinpark8879]

IM DYING

[@javierarreaza5601]

Best part of the video😅!!

[@darryljohnston1290]

The third copy is in South Africa, on display at the War Museum. Real piece of craftsmanship. I remember seeing it as a child and then looking for and at it on my numerous return visits.

[@alvaros.]

I was looking for a comment about the third copy, thanks!

[@vvr881]

I was there about 4yrs ago and didn't see it😪...I hope it is still safe. There are numerous stories of historic things disappearing or being vandalized. I hope it is safe

[@brentmonkhouse6638]

Zuma sold it for a gold basin lol sorry a low brow joke

[@glennllewellyn7369]

@@brentmonkhouse6638 Too true!

[@florissteenkamp1962]

Very interesting. What is the significance of the third replica in South Africa? Is that due to Union of SA's contribution in North Africa to WWII?

[@davidmasson3775]

My lady’s grandfather (Lt Horder) was the man that presented the sword to Churchill at the Tehran conference. Quite unbelievable.

[@Mr__Chicken]

That's insanely cool.

[@dextercochran4916]

UK: Here, America, I made one for you too. USA: Thanks. Should be worth something at auction one day.

[@GLF-Video]

The Democrats despise Churchill.

[@cynicalahole7131]

its funny cause we are all f'd

[@tommyblackwell3760]

This made me hang my head in absolute shame at what my country has become. >(

[@perestroikaccptalmudiczion6104]

@@tommyblackwell3760 well research more on other countries and you'll find out quickly how lucky you are living in America. RU is a joke, China too. There's no other country that has freedom like America, I guarantee it

[@cynicalahole7131]

@@tommyblackwell3760 Keep ya head up mate!

[@ladeecewashuruhm6163]

Next on Pawn Stars: Swords are outdated and obsolete, we use guns nowadays. Best I can give is $35 and this is already hurting my business.

[@bloodybones63]

Let me get the expert in here, hear what I told him, I mean, what he says.

[@christainmarks106]

Guaranteed Rick Harrison would have offered him $25 Dollars for this Priceless artifact. Of course his reasoning would have been because he “assumes all the risk”

[@stormykeep9213]

@@christainmarks106 lol. Rick would say, "$25...Because remember, I've got to frame it, and then find room on my wall for it...that all costs me money..."

[@badbotchdown9845]

@@stormykeep9213 best comment about Rex behavior

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

By presenting the sword wrong way up and having it slide out of the scabbard, Stalin was performing a "special testing operation" of Marshall Klement's patriotic reflexes. Had he failed to catch the sword in time, he would've been shipped off to Siberia.

[@ralfrudiger7276]

are you serious? nah i dont believe that.

[@uraoshi]

just typical of Stalin. he always put pressure on everyone. devilish.

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

@@ralfrudiger7276 Well... no. But doesn't it sound exactly like something that could possibly happen in Soviet Russia? 😄 Heck, people were shipped off to Siberian gulags for far, far less than embarrassing "The Big Guy". Mere suspicion of unpatriotic views or actions was often enough. Very few ever came back to tell the tale.

[@victorverdi6919]

Stalin was stupid, only ruthless nothing more than a ruthless thug and a tyrant.

[@Elitist20]

@@SevenSixTwo2012 Yes, it was well known that when Stalin was being applauded, the first one to stop applauding was arrested.

[@TattooedTraveler]

Mark Felton always gives me good random WW2 facts for 3am drunk conversations

[@bejoyful]

Very gracious thinking of Churchill, I understood his disdain of Stalin but not for the sacrifices of the Russian people. Amazing sword craftsmanship and historic symbol; wish the world's nation's would cease warring.

[@jussim.konttinen4981]

You probably mean the sacrifices of the Ukrainians. Surprisingly, Estonia (80K) lost less than Finland (95K), although Nordic volunteers have been counted as Finns

[@lelostimulus9995]

He loved Stalin lol

[@jussim.konttinen4981]

@@lelostimulus9995 The Labour Party, led by Attlee won a landslide victory in 1945

[@joelfernando1]

@@jussim.konttinen4981 what ukranians fool? The ones at hitler's order?? Do you even know how many soviets die in that war???

[@jussim.konttinen4981]

@@joelfernando1 Go back to elementary school. Seven million Ukrainians served in the Red Army.

[@obscureoccultist9158]

The sword of stalingrad sounds like some legendary weapon that you get after completing a quest

[@davidkanengieter]

+8 Prestige +3 Cleave Ability to rally all peasants for 4 turns -6 Stealth

[@Seven_Leaf]

Quest: Go into battle armed with only a few rounds on a stripper clip and locate a rifle from a fallen comrade.

[@malloid]

It's Aerondight in disguise.

[@Chris_0803]

Or something you'd fear getting after being locked up in a russian prison

[@Rrgr5]

Well Metro series could have it as an easter egg or maybe someone make a FO mod, like FO Stalingrad

[@arnbo88]

One can ponder if this sword gave some inspiration for "The Motherland Calls" statue located in Volgograd today.

[@SandorSoptei]

i would love to hear some more videos on Churchill and his relationship with the other two allied powers. I read somewhere that Churchill couldnt stand stalin since he hated communism, and thats why at most of the meetings of the big 3, they put roosevelt in the middle.

[@angelwhite376]

Then when the usa went back they slapped 200 sanctsions on Russia.. Sick usa

[@dleechristy]

Hated him of course, as Churchill was about colonies and imperialism, but he needed Stalin, and Stalin and his nation did the job

[@jamesnell1999]

@@dleechristy That's true but he also knew he was a tyrant.

[@dnickaroo3574]

Stalin did not say much when he first met Roosevelt & Churchill. When Churchill got up and went into another room, Roosevelt said to Stalin: “There goes the old Imperialist”. Stalin broke into a hearty laugh, and the ice had been broken. The US knew WW2 would have long-lasting effects - Allan Dulles said: Our main task in this War is to finish off the British Empire. Both Churchill and Roosevelt noted that if Stalin gave them an undertaking, he would carry it out. For example, a major advance by the Red Army timed to coincide with D-Day.

[@ProSimex84]

God save the King followed by The Internationale, how did people not burst out lauging?

[@dleechristy]

Weirdly the Tsar also used the God save the King tune and certainly Stalin knew that -- weird as hell but they were in desperate times

[@ShadowTheBasementCat]

The necessities of politics and war, at times, make strange bedfellows indeed.

[@codymartin5397]

Mark doing a Churchill impression is what I needed!!

[@royboy9361]

Once again Dr. Felton brings the old adage to fruition. “You learn something new every day.” Even if it’s something old, like me!

[@steven2212]

Love the impression Doc! Spot on, Thought it was the Great Brit there for a moment. Was hoping for your Stalin!

[@nicktecky55]

Some may think Stalin's response was a little perfunctory, perhaps even a little rude. Never forget that throughout WWII the Cambridge Circus were reporting every word of what was going on between the US and Churchill, including his efforts in Congress to garner support for attacking the Soviet Union as soon as the Nazis were done with. Stalin knew that Churchill regarded Bolshevism as far more of a threat to Europe than Fascism or Naziism.

[@OMGWTFFYA]

And wasn't he right, Churchill wasn't stupid.

[@danielgreen3715]

Typical of the modern age that someone would try to sell such a piece of History!

[@kadyrov3218]

It was a very honorable gift. The actions of the Russians in defeating the Germans in Stalingrad definitely took the pressure off the west

[@glenchapman3899]

Yes and the fact the Russians keep it on display shows (despite ideological differences) how much the gift meant to them.

[@dagod99]

Yeah Russia good. i stil would've preferred the germans over soviets. The things they did to the people of eastern Europe

[@kadyrov3218]

@@dagod99 If the Germans had not invaded USSR and killed 30,000,000 people there, the Soviets would have harmed far less. Don't forget that the Romanians, Hungarians, Czechs, Croatian and others were involved in Hitler's invasion of Russia where millions were killed by Hitler. Do you know about the brutal soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956? During WW2, the Hungarians sided with Germany and fought at Stalingrad even. Now, I cannot imagine the Soviets going in to Hungary EVER had not the Germans invaded Russia in WW2

[@dagod99]

@@kadyrov3218 its allways someone elses fault isnt it ? With username like kadyrov i wouldn't be suprised. So your argument i that Russia has never invaded someone unless provoked? Taking the baltics and more or less half of europe was legitimate? Trying to take Finland? Deporting people en masse to Siberia ? And killing civilianz who were considered counter recolutionaris? All of that, because German crossed border before soviets could( i think it was the matter of couple of weeks that Germany "won" the race of betrayal). Or killing people in Riga when they wanted their independence from soviets? And of course soviets wouldnt attack hungary if some of them wouldn't fought on nazis side. Does the same logic apply for nazis killing people from occupied lands who were mobilized to fight on soviets side ? By the way, mobilization in occupied territory is a war crime, yet russia even today is doing it in Ukraine, not to mention other horrors they're executing there. So yeah, please carry on with people provoking russia

[@kadyrov3218]

@@dagod99 Stop getting emotional mate. Chill out. Hey, if you're that passionate about the hideous nation of Ukraine and the pro-nazi Baltic states, why don't you go there to Ukraine and fight?

[@glenmartin2437]

Thank you. I never heard of this. My father served with the US Marines in the Pacific during WW2; as an officer he had a cerimonial sword made by Wilkinson Sword. Thanks again for your videos.

[@bloodybones63]

Like the razor blades. Same company.

[@JD-re3cj]

@@bloodybones63 oh I thought it was the toilet paper manufacturer. Thanks

[@jaybuck5818]

@@JD-re3cj No that was Izal. Using that stuff was like wiping with a very sharp knife!

[@vk2ig]

@@JD-re3cj No wonder some people have so much trouble ...

[@capnstewy55]

Anyone interested in the Stalingrad campaign should consult the series on TIK's channel. Cool sword.

[@nowhereman6019]

That footage of the sword accidentally falling out of the scabbard is hilarious.

[@davidbraxton5110]

Great peace of history, thank you.

[@Mr_M_History]

Not jealous at how well Dr. Felton covers the east or anything...

[@Svalbaz]

Dr Felton could cover my last Bowel movement and it would be a great video

[@scorpions7153]

Self-promoting

[@vk2ig]

@@Svalbaz Obviously it's important to you ... you capitalised "Bowel", LOL.

[@Svalbaz]

@@vk2ig Bowel health is important!

[@vk2ig]

@@Svalbaz It is. There are probably a number of KZbin channels dedicated to that ...

[@andypandywalters]

You can see how overwhelmed and grateful Stalin was to receive the sword......not ! All the same, another excellent and informative video.

[@robinmccullars4971]

You have one of the best channels on KZbin! Thank you Sir!

[@6ixsidecoins825]

Always love me a good Mark Felton video! Keep up the great work!

[@Pathfinders_Ascend]

Dear Dr. Felton, I love your channel and your videos. You are what keeps my interest in history ablaze unlike public school. It would be amazing if you can do a video on the US marines fighting in Europe during WWII. I think that would be fantastic topic for one of your upcoming videos.

[@MrMontanaNights]

As a Marine vet I can second this. There weren't a a lot of "fighting" Marines in Europe, but there were a lot of liaisons, observers and officers going to British amphibious warfare schools and such. The Marine Raider Battalions learned a lot of their techniques there. The OSS exploits of such Marines like Col.Peter J. Ortiz and Capt. John Hamilton (real name film star Sterling Hayden) would make for a very interesting video.

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

On a side note the theme tune is badass

[@WildDiceOne]

This is not a broadsword (1:15) but a longsword - and a real beauty of a late medieval longsword.

[@user-rd4gz1nc4e]

Please please Please don't ever change your intro music. I love it

[@garyhardison9265]

Mark, you have the best job I could imagine. Making a living researching military history and your topics are amazing. Keep it up 👍

[@robertgilmore1353]

As always Dr Felton is spot on, and I learned something new. I did not know the history of this beautiful broadsword, a magnificent example of the craftsmanship of British smiths and armourers, truly a worthy tribute to the strength of the Red Army soldiers and people of Stalingrad. It’s an interesting and ironic reflection today how that event should be commemorated, a defeat of real Nazis, by Ukrainians and Russians together. Sadder still, I recall Marshal Voroshilov, like many senior WWII Red Army commanders was born in the Ukraine. (Edited)

[@johns6095]

He said longsword in video.

[@robertgilmore1353]

@@johns6095 lol no. Dr. Felton refers first to a broadsword then further specifies a classic Medieval English two-handed longsword. Both terms are unspecific varying in use by time period, nation/geography and source. Long-sword or longsword refers mainly to two-handed technique/usage and weight (too heavy and unbalanced to be properly used one handed) straight two-edged blade, usually a cruciform hilt, and especially length of weapon, where long is an adjective. This is a very generic overlapping subset with many sword and blade types. A broadsword mainly refers to a sword where the width of the blade is greater relative to lighter swords (dueling, ceremonial, arming, short-swords) and it’s use (as with a longsword) is for slashing and stabbing. The terms are not mutually exclusive.

[@hughmungus1767]

According to accounts I've read, Voroshilov was an awful man who denounced many friends and signed many death sentences during the Great Purge. He also showed massive incompetence in some key military assignments he had received. As a loyal toady to Stalin though, he stayed in Stalin's favour and survived him.

[@robertgilmore1353]

@@hughmungus1767 you are correct - he’s not a hero. My point is that he was Ukrainian, and again sad multiple ironies in the circumstances, being a toady of Stalin’s and a despicable mass-murder enabling hypocrite even after the engineered genocide of the Holodomor. Despite a few sound command decisions on his part he still failed - The Winter War, Defense of Moscow, Siege of Leningrad - but remained part of Stalin’s inner circle and publicly popular. Again despite personal reservations, he implemented Stalin’s instructions no matter how extreme - including the Great Purge of Soviet officers (which he privately questioned, and later kneecapped the Red Army’s capabilities) and (allegedly) signing the execution order for the Katyn Massacre (again after arguing to Uncle Josef it made more sense to release the Polish military prisoners). Generally a crappy example of humanity. Once Nikita the Gavel Shoe took power after Stalin’s death he was quietly put out to pasture.

[@duartesimoes508]

According to Antony Beevor, the sword actually slid completely out of the scabbard and fell to the floor with the tremendous clattering we can imagine. 😱 Had it happened to any other than Voroshilov, I can only imagine his fate...

[@Tee_34]

The video said that Stalin was the guy who handed the sword “the wrong way up” to Voroshilov, so it was Stalin who dropped it, not the Marshal.

[@yogabbacrabba1457]

​​@@Tee_34hat wouldn't have mattered to Stalin. Lol he would never admit he was at fault, ever. He would rather have a thousand woman and children murdered than admit if he made a stinky fart. May he burn in hell of course

[@Arcangel77able]

The original Sword is exhibited in the Museum dedicated to the Great Patriotic War in the city of Volgograd (Former Stalingrad) Russia. Great video for sure!

[@sameyers2670]

Thank you for another interesting video Mark, I hadn't heard of this sword before. I especially enjoyed your Churchill impression

[@123456wasp]

I think that was a nice gesture. 😎👍

[@andysmodelandstuff4306]

That Churchill-impression came out of nowhere, genuinely caught myself laughing out loud. Great little gem and great video Mark!

[@britgerus4503]

Mark, As ever another extremely well made video. Many thanks Glenn

[@johnennis7716]

I have known about this sword for many years. Beyond the presentation and why it was commissioned I have never found any details. Wonderful as always and especially loved the Churchill voice. 👍👍😊

[@truthsRsung]

Who else finds it ironic that two World Leaders mishandled a Sword after six years of WAR? (Stalin by not knowing which way was up, then Roosevelt groping the blade with his bare hands) Goes to show who starts wars and who fights them. Quoting Churchill with historic footage saying He'd been ORDERED to be the presenter....Priceless. TY

[@danmorris8594]

well FDR was the only one not dressed up like a fake general or Air commodore plus he was navy man.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Stalin's handling of the sword was showing disdain to the King of England more than likely.

[@truthsRsung]

@@DB-yj3qc ...While the Hero of USSR catches his mistake, being recorded in front of EVERYONE? If you think that Stalin did that on purpose, what do you thinK happened to the man who prevented the sword from hitting dirt? Goulag. Siberia. The whole family, half rations. Think before you say things like that.

[@fuferito]

Hot damn! Felton as Churchill. This man's talents never stop.

[@clintloranrand951]

Mark....your programs are just amazing!!!!! Well done bro!!!! Intel that makes an ordinary person RICH and educated with fascinating details!!! MANY MANY THANKS MARK FELTON!!!! I wish you many years ahead of this fantastic work. You're blessing on KZbin channel!!!!!

[@timw.6910]

Wasn’t expecting Mr. Felton to break his usual matter of fact and academic demeanor, to then launch into character as Winston Churchill, SEAMLESSLY..!!!! Well done 😂👍🏼🇺🇸

[@JD-re3cj]

Except he sounded like bill and Ben the flower pot men

[@ivandasty277]

Every time I hear the word Stalingrad, I become so sad. Remember the hundreds of thousands of victims on both sides of the war. The Russian soldiers fought proudly and were killed to defend the homeland. The unfortunate German soldiers were forced to sacrifice in a war that, even if they won, was not an honor for them because they were just invaders.

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

Soviet Soldiers=#=Russian Soldiers

[@ivandasty277]

@@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701 you're right. I meant Soviet.

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

@@ivandasty277 No Problem 👍

[@juliuszdzierlatka5076]

You're forgetting who helped the nazis go against Poland in 39

[@ivandasty277]

@@juliuszdzierlatka5076 why do you think so ? We aren't speaking about Poland. But of course you are right and Stalin invaded east of Poland and did so many atrocities there. He ordered to execute thousands POWs mostly officers of Poland army.

[@FuneralProcession]

A good sword will have a friction fit between the scabbard and the blade close to the guard (just 1-2 cms). Why? So it can't fall out but still is able to be drawn quickly.

[@GreasyBelcher]

I constantly read books about WWII. Whenever I learn about something fascinating like the Sword of Stalingrad, I come to KZbin to see if I can find footage. Time and time again I am impressed to see Mark Felton has created a high quality video that provides everything I am looking for and more.

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

These little tidbit episodes are my favorite, keep it up Mark!

[@pezpengy9308]

i never knew that. these small snippets of history are truly fascinating. have you done the french "merci cars" (railroad) yet? there is one here in hawaii, rotting away in the tropics.

[@alexamerling79]

Stalingrad was a psychological turning point but Kursk is where the Ostheer lost the initiative.

[@daviddoran3673]

So what was Operation Bagration of the 22nd June 1944?

[@sanswt2765]

@@daviddoran3673 that was liberation of Belarus)

[@elcocodriloazul]

A nice piece of history. Thank you for the education.

[@bevinboulder5039]

It's so nice to get a video from Dr. Felton that covers events from WWII instead of more current events.

[@OneofInfinity.]

Why?

[@bevinboulder5039]

@@OneofInfinity. Because recently he has, of necessity, had to cover things related to Putin's mad attack on Ukraine.

[@karlferguson]

That was a great Churchill accent mate!

[@obscureoccultist9158]

War certainly does make strange bedfellows. The idea of God save the King being played shortly followed by the Internationale for a formal diplomatic event would be such a bizarre scene to see.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

It's cringey. Bedfellows with the Devil.

[@kubob2289]

Aaaw, Dr. Felton speaking in Churchill's voice. Thank you so much for it!

[@NickyH60]

The Wilkinson Sword Museum copy is now housed at the Defence Intelligence Museum at Chicksands. It was gifted to the Medmenham Collection by Wilkinson's when the company closed down. Cpl Durbin was seconded to Wilkinson's, as he was a model-maker working at RAF Nuneham Park, which was an outstation of RAF Medmenham, and where the Allied Central Interpretation Unit (ACIU) had its model making section.

[@eleanorkett1129]

I recall hearing that the sword fell. I hope the soldier who had the mishap survived.

[@yochaiwyss3843]

Several things: 1. Hitler's style was not as often as "irrational" as felton presents, considering the blame the german generals offloaded on him post-war 2. Kliment Voroshilov had practically nothing to do with Stalingrad, so he was hardly a "hero" of the battle. If anything, he was closer to political crony in practice EDIT: I am reminded that Voroshilov did fight in the Stalingrad Area (Tsaritsin at the time) during the Russian Civil War, so he had something to do with the city itself, but not anything with the battle itself in ww2)

[@Joaquin546]

Well he thought he could conquer the world with what he had and couldn’t even start at Russia so yes irrational is an appropriate word but “suicidal over-confidence” seems more fitting

[@yochaiwyss3843]

@@Joaquin546 it wasn't the whole world, specifically "Lebensraum" in eastern europe. He thought he could fight the world, so long as he could get ahold of the Caucasus Oil Fields and the Ukrainian Wheat Fields. Some of his generals thought they were fighting a standard European War in the USSR, and on that they were wrong. Ultimately he failed, but that's only in hindsight - he wasn't planning on fighting the americans in 39 for example, or for the brits to fight on.

[@johnhehir508]

@@yochaiwyss3843 if you read Antony c Sutton's wall Street and the rise of Hitler ,wall Street and FDR ,Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution,you will find that all three were finance by the same banker's and industrial complex

[@ShadowTheBasementCat]

Voroshilov participated in the Battle of Tsaritsyn - which would later on become Stalingrad - during the Russian Civil War as co-commander, with Stalin, of the Red forces in the sector so yes, he had something to do with the city but in a previous war. At the time of the battle of Stalingrad, as his record in WWII shows, he had become way outdated as a military commander and had become, indeed, little more than a political crony and had nothing to do with the battle in honor of which the sword was made.

[@yochaiwyss3843]

@@ShadowTheBasementCat true on all counts

[@alextullett5766]

aways love watching your videos and seeing them in my notifications.

[@RReese08]

One more thing I have learned today that only you can show with authority and clarity. Churchill impersonation included. Thanks, Again, Dr. Felton.

[@jethroboorer2860]

Mark please more Churchill impressions:)

[@Biffo1262]

How disrespectful of the US to put up the copy gifted to them for sale. Only money seems to matter.

[@MrPatriot112]

I'm an American.....and I'm embarrassed by the idiot who thought that was a good idea. 😒

[@dayton8282]

Yup to them and to the English themselves considering they sold a copy to someone in South Africa....of course the English are so disrespectful they usually just steal artefacts rather than pay for them...lol hypocrites

[@vk2ig]

Probably sold sometime between 20 January 2017 and 20 January 2021.

[@bobsanoldun]

🇺🇸 USA 💰 not known for exhibiting class!

[@paulmurphy42]

Keep 'em coming Mark!

[@cjr6564]

I thought for a moment Churchill was in the room with me😂😂😂 Good impression Dr Felton.

[@amcalabrese1]

As Lucius noted below the sword was a key plot element in Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honor trilogy. In “Unconditional Surrender” the sword acts as a symbol for Waugh’s avatar, Guy Crouchback, becoming somewhat cynical about the war.

[@vk2ig]

Hmmm ... _The Great Patriotic Waugh_ ...

[@swatkiller-fdny6404]

Showed that Stalin was an egg , no idea how to pass a sword on .when I saw it and before it was said , I wondered if the sword fell out, which it did.

[@sgtellioman]

You rock, Dr. Felton. Love it.

[@Romin.777]

Always a pleasure dr Felton. :))

[@DAni14787]

Winston Churchill impression spot on

[@morningstar9233]

A gesture and symbol evocative of Middle Earth. Would that it were the stuff of fairytales and not the blood of millions.

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for the lesson. Very cool sword.

[@javiervonsydow]

Amazing actual footage

[@obesetuna3164]

A truly exquisite example of British craftmanship. And no one should forget the bravery that was shown in Stalingrad.

[@daviddoran3673]

Yes...extraordinarily brave..

[@primecoconut4204]

I just noticed that Churchill was taking short glances at Stalin while the anthem was playing. I honestly think he was observing Stalin's behaviour to determine his reaction and way of receiving the said gift, given how Churchill greatly disliked Stalin

[@truthsRsung]

Maybe he was considering creative perspectives of his orders from the King. Presenting the pointy end of the sword first, to Stalin's midsection, might have satisfied what he was commanded to do.

[@glenchapman3899]

I think he was trying to figure out if Stalin was saluting or trying to order a drink at the bar

[@truthsRsung]

@@glenchapman3899 ...Their salute was identical.

[@glenchapman3899]

@@truthsRsung Yes but we know Churchill was trying to get a drink. Thats the difference lol

[@truthsRsung]

@@glenchapman3899 ...Thats where a sane person can get confused. I don't think there is any reason to make jokes in this situation. I'd want a drink too, if I knew I was about to get the opportunity to run Stalin thru. It would have been my last drink, but it might have given Mao pause for what he was planning. Keep laughing at the stupidity you spew over important events. The folks paying attention to what is really going on can ignore you as the drunken fool.

[@florissteenkamp1962]

Thank you so much for everyone responding to my question. I am living next door in Namibia and will most definitely add the war museum to my list if ever I get around to Johannesburg.

[@fredo0084]

Love your impression dr , pls more of this

[@endutubecensorship]

1:51 "Made of the finest Sheffield steel" I have old metal and wood files with the Sheffield name on them. They are cherished compared to the china garbage that passes for files nowadays

[@scottw5315]

Chinese junk is not just an ancient sailing vessel.

[@staylo4033]

Always a good day when Dr. Felton uploads. Cheers friend!

[@averyps]

Totally here for the Mark Felton Churchill impressions.

[@markbattista6857]

Appropriately timed Mark , good show.

[@colonelblastpack169]

Wow what a great story. I had never heard this one before!

[@RoosterFloyd]

Can you imagine fumbling the sword, man, stuff like that would kill me inside. Same with that Nazi officer going to shake hands with Hitler when he was injured, quickly switching to his left hand. It seems like a minor stumble but I imagine calling attention to Hitler's injury and inability to use his right arm was not exactly the best.

[@Stu-SB]

Excellent production again, never let down by Dr Felton. I read Stalingrad by Anthony Beavor a brilliant read, episodes like this bring an additional dimension to this brutal battle.

[@kenshores9900]

Mark:Yet another interesting story.

[@ademmalik3388]

Giving due recognition to the brave Russian soldiers of Stalingrad. T'was true courage, grit under fire.

[@truthsRsung]

Last I checked, Courage is only attributed to people who have a choice. If the choice is between a Nazi bullet and Stalin's means of death, I know what I'd choose... and I wouldn't consider myself brave for defending the man's namesake city.

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Operation barbarosa was a war Hitler should of never started...a war on 3 fronts..is always a losing battle...thank you Mark Felton for bring forgotton history back to our generation...great documentary!

[@peppertrout]

Interesting to see Churchill, Stalin and Voroshilov all together in newsreel footage. I know Stalin was pretty short. Didn’t realize the other two were likewise.

[@hotstingy2224]

IS THIS DR. FELTONS FIRST IMPRESSION IN A VIDEO? I LOVE IT !!

[@leomduffy794]

Mark you are such a important person I truly believe you deserve an award of recognition for all the hard work you put into your videos of amazing history itz sad that history is not as important in the public school system. 75 million people died in the world during ww2. History is so important for so so many reason's. Thank you Mark Felton .

[@nicolascastillo6456]

That Churchill impression was absolutely perfect. Just like the old man himself

[@MyCatInABox]

Fantastic footage

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful video of this Rarely Known about this Sword and its Pride occasion for USSR ...Really this channel sharing amazing historical coverages thanks

[@humveehunter]

More ! More mark felton....

[@desertdragon2397]

Your impression of the formal presentation was stellar Dr. Felton. You're an admirable historian and entertainer. Well done.

[@flyhyland]

Churchill to Roosevelt at the conference: 'What did you get him?'

[@flyhyland]

That's a joke, was the first thought to cross my mind when I heard 'it was presented in front of Franklin Roosevelt'.

[@johnjacobs1625]

Very Nice Dr Mark!! Cheers JJ

[@kimmatheson5752]

That's what happens when you hand something that magnificent to, basically, a street thug.

[@mulder801]

serious question, why did the american sell their sword though?

[@spacewolfjr]

Churchill's large black cat Nelson also had a miniature copy of the sword

[@godfrey_of_america]

It bears mentioning that Evelyn Waugh's "Sword of Honor" trilogy references this obscene and obsequious gift to the most evil man in history.