Best of the History Guy: Weird Crime

[@lizmacrae4970]

A little note about German prisoners of war in the UK …a POW called August was billeted on our family farm in Scotland when I was born in 1946…I don’t know how long he had been there before this. August was not given farm work at this stage but he was asked to look after me while my mother drove a new tractor which replaced two horses …perhaps he couldn’t drive. This arrangement went on for some time as he eventually taught me to walk played with me and kept me safe. When he was repatriated he kept in contact with my family by letter often and many years later he brought his family to visit. My uncle who was the main guy on the farm was wounded in the First World War by having half of his face blown off and his face was reconstructed by German surgeons…he was very grateful.

[@cahg3871]

Great story,thanks for sharing.

[@staceybrown686]

What an incredible story. Ah the carnage brought by war has it’s silver linings. Thanks for sharing.

[@NeilFLiversidge]

Hans Wronski was a German POW who lived near us. Worked in the pits and did electrical work on the side. You couldn't have met a nicer more honest bloke.

[@kylegreene1356]

Cool story. Could have used a vampire.

[@rickymcginnis7300]

No,could have used a pirate ?​@@kylegreene1356

[@richardmourdock2719]

I heard all of these when they were originally posted. Only THG makes stories so interesting you want to hear them again.. and give them a Thumbs UP a second time!

[@toughenupfluffy7294]

An hour went by like it was a couple of minutes. Well done, History Guy!

[@jessiejones6633]

I wish all history teachers were like you. You make history fun and interesting.

[@ronniewall492]

WE HAD ONE THAT SPOKE MONOTONE AND WAS TORTURE.

[@killercharm]

History was my least favorite subject in school. It is my favorite subject now, in life. Shame on you history teachers. Who could possibly make what amounts to gossip boring?

[@ronniewall492]

@@killercharm WE HAD A GUY THAT TALKED IN MONOTONE IT WAS TOURTURE.

[@terriecotham1567]

Well said

[@elainebradley8213]

Cheers to Mrs. Gilmore.

[@probower4726]

I discovered this channel by random chance, and I have to say, you have some lovely work. Glad to always hear such fascinating bits and bobs of history.

[@tishhobbs6998]

Me too. Great stuff. Sharing it to my dad. He is going to love the pilot story. It reminds me of him and one of his flying buddies. He'll of course greatly enjoy the others.

[@DawnOldham]

I can't remember how I found THG's channel, but for several years, I've watched most, if not all of his videos! I've always loved history, and he adds a nice twist by being a great story teller, too!

[@nathank4708]

Yeah this channel and simon whistler channels.

[@theemmjay5130]

My brother has been a fan for some time, and had told me about him a few times, but I didn't actually start watching until one of his videos showed up in my recommendations. Now we occasionally chat about his videos and I even got him a THG glass for his birthday two years ago. (It's the one that says, "Don't all good stories involve pirates?)

[@publicdomainvideos9917]

Same

[@richardsmith4187]

I'm always amazed at the stories you present and the facts are very interesting and would probably be forgotten without you ! Thank you for your dedication to this worthwhile task of preserving history and keeping it alive.

[@lindatello323]

Have you considered collaborating with Sabaton?!!!

[@leighcraig4004]

I am over the moon finding your channel. History was my first love in school. I used to be so knowledgeable in most things history. I had an unfortunate incident that causes me to fight my pain and body every day and take pills to sleep a good 4 1/2 - 5 hours a night and I think with everything going on, it's affecting my memory. I DO, however, remember what my favorite history teacher looked like but not his name. You remind me of him and I'm so thankful you're here. Have a wonderful evening and I can't wait to go through your videos. I'll remember that because I'm already here 🤗

[@jamesengland7461]

You're a superb storyteller, Lance!

[@punditgi]

Yet another winning compilation. Bravo, History Guy! 😃

[@timmcquerry6068]

Lance, your stories make me smile, frequently with a tear in my eyes,often a deep thought and ALWAYS ENTERTAINING! Thanks.

[@nextworld9176]

PERFECT presentation as always and INTERESTING as hell. Great graphics. Thanks, History Guy.

[@christophervandenberg4830]

You are the closest to a modern day Paul Harvey I have ever heard. Excellent job!

[@leslieortenzi8875]

Man, do I ever miss Paul Harvey! *And now, for the rest of the story*

[@tishhobbs6998]

What a wonderful and true compliment.

[@lovejumanji5]

Spot on !

[@djm5687]

...and now you know the rest of the story.

[@tamaracalderon6080]

💯

[@Poorexampeofhuman]

This is why i love this channel. Ive been to Niagara several times ant this is the most indepth explanation of this event. Thank you.

[@stevedietrich8936]

While I heard you tell these stories in your original videos it is great fun to hear them again. I forgot many of the details in the interim. "Surrendered to Bryant Gumbel" LMAO

[@catdaddy9626]

Amazing

[@MrMatteNWk]

He wasn't going to, but ya know, having to deal with this for hours... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h53WZ4OllJaba9U

[@excrono]

That man more than earned his citizenship.

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

I've heard this story a few times but never heard the full tale presented so well and to hear his obituary at the end really cements the fact that this was a man who lived a full life before succumbing to cancer... f--- cancer... thank you for this wonderful story, Professor, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@rubymayfair674]

WHOA!! How have I missed this show?? JUST LOVE IT!! Laughed out loud a few times too,,,thanx soo much for your effort

[@PG-vt9hj]

I've been a fan of THG for a long time, but this is by far my most favorite episode.

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

The History Guy is History for the Layman & for intellects alike.. God Bless, thankyou & G'day from Melbourne Australia🇦🇺

[@notebender4]

This was a fun watch...such a reprieve from the crap going on around us... a good laugh was definitely needed! Thank you very much for putting these shorts all together

[@ABeautfulMess]

So happy to find you... 👍

[@shawnlindley5840]

New Mexico's past is history that deserves to be remembered. We have so many cool things here.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Indeed! I’d like to an episode on Blackdom.

[@charlesflint9048]

I still have fond memories of reading ‘Alaska’ by James Michener many years ago with the vivid portrayal of ‘Soapy Smith’.

[@klford9499]

I have learned so much history from you sir, Our History Guy. I have learned more here then I did in college. Please keep making these videos. I just purchased the orange sleeping bags, the advertiser for this episode, I want to support Our History Guy. Great work, you are teaching the masses here sir. Respect 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👍👍👍

[@bretnielsen5502]

14:00 We had a POW camp in our county. My Grandpa unable to serve for medical reasons hired several to help on the farm... they were friendly, helpful. and fed very well without any p[roblem. Only 1 building remains from the camp; it has been moved to the County Fair Grounds and is restored.

[@brianjones7660]

may i ask where?🤔

[@rex4843]

Great episode! Truth is truly stranger than fiction. thank you

[@nathanmieure4071]

Amazing Story! Thank you History Guy!

[@bionicman6969]

So many simply amazing lives and their stories lost in mists of time, luckily we have the History Guy to dig a few of these almost unreal stories of fantastic lives out of the fog and present them to us. Bravo!

[@davidelack8809]

I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Vandenberg, you are the outstanding and very entertaining heir to the Paul Harvey legacy. Well played sir!!

[@michaelgalea5148]

Excellent program thank you for sharing this with us. Always learn something new. Never a dull moment.

[@RetiredSailor60]

Good Friday morning from Ft Worth TX to everyone watching....My father was a private pilot for over 60 years. Owned at 1947 Cessna 140 for 55 years.

[@ds9311]

Hello from Arlington!

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Hello from Grand Prairie

[@DrWoodyII]

Hello from Atlanta.

[@donnajohnson3334]

Hello fom Holden, MO.

[@cherienafo7676]

Australia here/ thank you ! love your work and story telling ! fascinating !

[@zegotashalom3881]

Thanks History Guy, you have one of the best History Channels on KZbin. Your stories are extremely interesting and factual. I wonder if any History teachers are using some of your stories in school? God, Family and Country. God Bless. 1776

[@pattih7]

A very interesting video, History Man! Thank you!

[@roserossreads...1871]

Compelling stories, well researched. Enjoyed it . Thank you

[@healthcareforallfiftyseven3773]

Astounding! Perhaps the best collection of History Guy vignettes I have seen. Thank you for your passion for history.

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

Nice work, good history, as always quality content. Thank you for posting.

[@Mtlmshr]

I must say I’ve been enjoying these groups of videos you have been putting out

[@joseruiz7575]

Great message Kendra! I will try and "...suffer with joy..." have a blessed weekend!

[@Neilfrozn]

These unique stories are great! Thanks!

[@chuck3441]

I watch every video, great job.

[@kevinclarke1222]

Bravo well said! With you all the way.

[@ladycatsinger]

Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh Indiana has a chapel that was built by the Italian POWs that were held there during WWII. German POWswere also held there, and many of the POWs helped fill the need for labor in the farms and factories in the area. The chapel still stands in the field at Atterbury

[@infotime9151]

Excellent presentations, thank you, sir.

[@charlayned]

There is a chapel that was built by the POWs at the count near Hereford Texas. It still exists and is tended. Also, at Ft. Sam Houston near San Antonio has 4 POW graves, two German and two Japanese. The Japanese have Japanese writing on the tombstone and the German has swastika's on them. We're both historians, so this stuff fascinates us. I love your channel.

[@susimar]

Are you serious? As a fellow Texan, imma look this up. Although, a swastika in Texas doesn’t shock me. Too bad swastika isn’t like a German alphabet character.

[@anathema2325]

That's actually so sweet. Enemy prisoner or not they was going to lay them to rest with full respect of their customs, gosh darn it. ( We will never know if it was according to their own wishes, im sure they asked the highest officer and it reflects more on that guys optimism regarding how the world would look like after the war)

[@LetsTalkAboutPrepping]

​@@susimaryou do realize that the swastika might as well be a German alphabet letter during that period, and that it's presence their has nothing to do with your general dislike of texas

[@susimar]

@@LetsTalkAboutPrepping 😂😂😂 nice try. Yell at mom to bring more breakfast down.

[@michaelcronin9895]

Very grateful for all the research you do for us. Great compilation thank you.

[@jayg1438]

I may have a minor correction. The Democrat and Chronicle mentioned in your first story is a paper out of Rochester, NY. I am a Rochestarian and history buff. The D&C was Gannett's early flagship newspaper. A lot of Gannett's corporate offices were in the old D&C building in Rochester, NY. Gannett HQ moved to VA in the 1980's.

[@TranscendianIntendor]

Yes, I remember that. When I worked for the worst company in my library of work, assembled experiences working I worked for Piedmont there in ROC. That was the airport identifier. It was sad when people arrived thinking they were on their way to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Mistakes like that can kill a guy. Not that Strong is not a fine hospital. Not that there are not hospitals in Rochester NY, meaning that if you arrived expecting to be at the hospital, you had some to pick from, or could not get back on some plane to be delivered to where you thought you were.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Great stories, all. Thanks.

[@spencertwitty8349]

Awesome video. Loved all the story's .and thank you for your efforts.

[@HamiltonMechanical]

History Guy, I don't know what I'd do without you. I just love your videos so much. A very sincere thank you, my friend, for all the amazing content you create!

[@kennethbrown5784]

Awesome a history guy video almost an hour long!!!!

[@r.hill.2369]

As a recent subscriber, I have to shake my head at how good the content is. Never mind the 1st class presentation. Our host could probably make the history of Home owner associations seem fascinating.

[@jamesb.9155]

Well researched and wonderfully told tales sir!

[@michaeldougfir9807]

First let me say how very much I enjoyed this nearly an hour of varied stories. It also amused me quite a lot that, after Soapy Smith's story, you immediately mention your own merchandise. I hope there was no soap in your offerings! :-)

[@johnmeadows5645]

This was so interesting, thank you.

[@charlessmart7640]

Daniel Sickles was not a solid, rational guy you could count on. Until Gettysburg, his military record had been surprisingly good. Then he made a major blunder leading Grant to remove him from command. Thereafter Siclkes never held a position of responsibility in the army. The history guy's description of this era of our history and Dan Sickles in particular is fantastic. The History Guy definitely waxed eloquent in this presentation!

[@olddoug8945]

Interesting to hear you talk about this. My Grandfather and his brother and the other farmers around them, in what is now the thriving suburbs of Washington DC, used German war prisoner labor on their farms and were complimentary in their comments about the experience.

[@rick_fortune]

Just stumbled onto this video in a suggested videos. Like the presentation. Have a Sub. :)

[@DavidHBurkart]

Georg Gartner. Wow, what an enterprising life, the epitome of getting handed lemons and making lemonade. The importance of marrying the right spouse can not be underestimated. Had she not loved him or at least thought enough of him to take control of his situation, the outcome of this story may have had far less favorable outcome.

[@Hawkathon]

In the end, his wife actually divorced him while he was visiting his sister in Germany.

[@jarodstrain8905]

@@Hawkathon true, but a bit more to it. He went to Germany for more than two years without any contact with his wife. They later reconciled without remarriage. Her grandchildren called him grandfather. They were best of friends until her death.

[@tesmith47]

Being a white male helps too Lol

[@colddeadhands5167]

My Dad, 87th Infantry, always told us that they, G.I.'s, knew the difference between German soldiers and nazi's. He never explained but the inference was German soldiers were treated well. Nazi's were.....well you get the point.....

[@mq9893]

@@tesmith47 Well..Let's play that tape.. Because if he was not a "white" German then his wife wouldn't have helped him? FBI & INS would have locked him up?✋🏾 Sure wouldn't have helped him in 'many' other countries

[@terriecotham1567]

Your never fail at making history fun or surprising. Thanks for posting

[@ZacCongo]

Another great video. A nice way to end the day, kicking back on the balcony with a snack, a drink, and the voice of the History Guy. I really like the visuals that go with it and I love the compilation format too. 😊

[@robertgoodwin5393]

The show is always a treat, and extremely well done!! thumbs up!! Db

[@johnypitman2368]

The History Guy is a great storyteller. Clear crisp voice

[@GGiblet]

Love your magical channel!

[@rbilleaud]

My dad said he remembered German POWs working the sugar cane fields in South Louisiana. Some of them enjoyed their experience so much, they returned after the war and settled down in the area.

[@superd9072]

You're very much the new Paul Harvey... Love your stories...

[@kefkaZZZ]

Nice compilation my guy!!! Really, REALLY like Soapy at the end there!

[@ericwilliams7775]

Great stuff. Love ur channel

[@alancrews2066]

Bravo. Well done.

[@BenMcDonald]

Thank you!

[@charlesachurch7265]

Another great presentation xxx thanks. Happy New year!

[@stagehand113]

I learned about Sickles in history class - that he disobeyed Gen. Meade and left little Round Top undefended. The high school that I attended was named after Col. Strong Vincent, who answered Meade’s call for volunteers to take position on Little Round Top, and was fatally wounded defending it. He was promoted by Lincoln to general right before he succumbed to his injury. He’s buried here next to his infant daughter, who was born after he died. Fortunately for the Union, Joshua Chamberlain also volunteered, and accomplished, with fewer men and littler ammunition, what Sickles probably never could have imagined.

[@RGreer-yh6ii]

My grandparents lived in Edwin Stanton’s house in Cadiz, OH. Always cool to hear more history involving him

[@crystalratclffe3258]

I worked at a geriatric psych nursing home. One client with severe Alzheimers who used to be in construction attached himself to the men walking around and discussing the structure of the hospital for renovation. Ironically, he knew all the locations of supportive structures and studs. We had to enlighten them to double-check his information just to be sure.

[@ScoobyDoozy]

It’d amazing how often this happens. A friend is the on-site carpenter for an aged care home. Most days he does his work to a very keen audience. He gets off easily compared to when they get contractors in. Those poor buggers can’t put in a single nail without enduring the groups official judgment. “Nope, nope” they shake their heads in unison. “He should put it…”. It warms my heart & makes me laugh every time I think of it. Thank you for the very important work you do.

[@annebradley6086]

@@ScoobyDoozy Your comment isn't making sense. Most likely Artificial Intelligence changed some of your words.

[@donnajohnson3334]

@@annebradley6086 It makes sense to me

[@hollerinwoman]

@@donnajohnson3334 To me too!

[@TrapperAaron]

No this does not make sense. Doesn't seem like English is second language either. Something is off about it. Besides the glaring fact that it's just word salad.

[@palmereldrich]

Rockin the Bow Tie Well done Sir❤❤❤

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

I recalled the story of the daring pilot Landing in NYC from Ripley's Believe It or Not forty years ago, fun stuff

[@prestongivens3594]

Good evening, THG! I like your technique of these "collections". Who does your graphics? They are well-done, and your increasing use of animation is eye-catching. Someone is putting a goodly amount of effort into them. Please, keep up the good work!

[@calendarpage]

Not too many people say "ripping yarn" anymore. Maybe we should bring it back.

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

“Borrowing” a plane for a bet ONE time is EPIC. Doing it again to prove ya did it the first time? TRUE GOAT move. Bravo dude, BRAV-O.

[@garzascherry89yahoo]

I just found your channel,love it ! Very entertaining! I'm learning a lot.

[@JohnathanHyde.]

Randomly came across this in my suggestions. This was an awesome ride to be on. I love history and this was very interesting and entertaining. Especially loved the German POW segment. Very glad it worked out for him in the end. Looking forward to seeing what other content you have. I see a Best of Pirates right now and I love pirates so gonna dive into that!

[@anonemus2971]

I have visited the German POW Chapel on Camp Atterbury just outside of Edinburg Indiana. It was built by the POWs and is the only thing from the POW camp that survived. It is still there and is well preserved and can still be visited. It was a very humbling experience.

[@Hawkathon]

Soapy Smith: “For God’s sake, don’t shoot!” Frank H. Reed: “So, anyway, I start blasting.”

[@mbazzy123]

You have made it possible for me to enjoy learning history. Thank you lance !

[@gustavahaussleriii8261]

Thanks!

[@ancientheart2532]

Did you hear about the Irishman that walked out of a bar? It could happen.

[@nathank4708]

It could happen. But has it ever happened?😂

[@seththebeatmxchine]

This is such a good one I can't wait to tell this to my Irish coworker

[@seththebeatmxchine]

Because of all the forest fire and smog going on in new England right now she literally made a comment today about how in an emergency situation Irish people run to the bar instead of a church. And how if they are at the bar they consider themselves "safe" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBoomersdad]

😂

[@vernalc2449]

VERY informative and entertaining. The story of WHO you know, and privilege, continues.

[@Stardusted]

Love weird crime!

[@RonsClassicRVs]

Absolutely LOVED it!!

[@consortiumxf]

"The very next day Dan Sickles looked out his window to see Mr. Key Standing in the park Looking at their house Waving his hankie." LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@doriellesoler7502]

Love the story of the escaped POW. Keep it simple and you have more chance of success !

[@coraschenectady6846]

I love history and ❤ your videos. Thank you 😊

[@okiedokieartichokie772]

I just found this channel and since im onky listening not watching I am imagining kermit the frog teaching these cool stories. I think this is my new favorite channel

[@djdhfdjnvlskm]

I like this guy, he entertains.

[@akelajoconnell7369]

Ya gotta love the audacity of the criminals. You’re a great at telling the stories.

[@HM2SGT]

The history guy has been around long enough that he has reruns and greatest hits!😻👍

[@matscaife9014]

Thanks

[@katiekane5247]

Soapy was the inspiration for American politicians & businessmen alike. Time to end their confidence game!

[@kenneybis1097]

This is my favorite episode so far and thats saying something since they are all so great 👍

[@theequalizer9154]

Stanley 'Waymen' would have made a great politician. He may have been a Confidence Game artist throughout his life. But, I do believe that he was against violent robbery. He proves so in the end.

[@ricksaint2000]

Thank you History Guy