This Was the Strangest Battle in History

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[@RenegadeShepTheSpacer]

I've researched this topic before. I'm amazed we haven't had a film made about it just yet.

[@rgerber]

there are so many amazing historical events. But they seem to recicle the same old stories over and over

[@GasPipeJimmy]

A vested and entrenched interest that insists on demonizing Germans. That’s why

[@alanhensley865]

I was thinking the same thing how have I not heard this story before it'd make a great movie

[@Dethmeister]

I thought I had seen a movie of this but I guess it was just a different youtube video.

[@meltedbread4094]

I’ve seen a video about this before

[@maxximus91]

As a lover of history, I've learned more from Thoughty2 then anywhere else. I love these little known amazing stories that don't always make it to the main stream documentaries. Thank you for doing them justice.

[@jaybee9269]

Have you checked out Mark Felton Productions? He’s a great presenter and a professional historian.

[@carolinegray7510]

Your final words were inspiring. The story was informative but the closing remark was BRILLIANT! Keep it up. We're listening.

[@maxximus91]

@@jaybee9269 no I haven't but I will now, thanks for the suggestion.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@maxximus91 I might also recommend a little channel "Well, I Never" that seems to specialize in smaller known and dubious details of history that escapes the classroom and many of the mainstream resource books. Paul is in the UK, so a lot of it is local to him, BUT he likes to get photographs ON LOCATION and diligently makes the effort when he can to actually do some of the storytelling on site as well, giving a kind of "before and after" vibe to his presentations... ;o)

[@tgab3301]

Love this story. The book “The Last Battle” by Stephan Harding is a must read for a detailed account of this battle. Keep up the great work T2!

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

I was looking for this comment! Five years ago I was lucky enough to get the Dutch translation (De Laatste Slag) as a birthday gift and it is a treasure trove indeed 🙂

[@FooTude]

Just call him a piano playa!

[@toast6375]

@@ismarwinkelman5648 the only person ever happy to get a book as a birthday gift /j

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

@@toast6375 Hahaha, it wasn’t the only gift 😄

[@justamanofculture12]

@@FooTude you don'tch do that here might!

[@drrakw2432]

I originally found out about this topic from the song "The Last Battle" from Sabaton but it's nice seeing more people cover it!

[@evelinepotter4551]

Same here. This really is a weird historical episide but not enough people can learn about it.

[@tacocat8939]

Same

[@cerero7087]

Same same

[@omegasupreme1912]

Same!

[@car_rar]

AND IT'S THE END OF THE LINE OF THE FINAL JOURNEY ENEMIES LEAVING THE PAST AND ITS AMERICAN TROOPS AND THE GERMAN ARMY JOINING TOGETHER AT LAST

[@donm5354]

42 here....

[@YoungGandalf2325]

It would make sense. 42 is the answer to the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

[@_Darkhitect_]

43

[@BandsGiddy]

He already admitted to saying 42 years ago

[@davidseddon2157]

@w saying what 42 years ago?

[@nyzrh]

@@davidseddon2157 years ago he explained thoughty2 was a play on the "42" as it is the answer to the life, the universe and everything...it was an qna video i think, but i am not sure

[@charlestaylor3195]

And it also taught us what it means to be courageous. Thanks to you, they can be remembered once again by me and hundreds of others 77 years after it happened.

[@SharpestLiVES13]

An old professor of mine told me this story years ago. Gave me goosebumps then, and especially now with how well Thoughty2 narrated it.

[@pauliosantos6379]

Was his name I Jones by any chance?

[@ancientatomicimmortality4016]

I love that he forgot Canada fought for the Allies...they even had their own beach on D-Day (Juno). I know as an American we normally kinda clown Canada for being too nice & polite, which is honestly more of an indictment on the US that we think that's a bad thing, but you guys definitely deserve respect & recognition for your part.

[@ReneTheFox]

Thank you. Finally an American with knowledge of history.

[@jaydee6268]

@@ReneTheFox you mean knowledge of Canadian history.

[@check74697]

And plenty of irish too fought in the 2nd world war not suprised a english man wouldnt mention that ,also the french resistance fought with the allies and even to a smaller extent china too

[@billdehappy1]

canada like australia and india for example fought for the british commonwealth

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Many German veterans of either major war said that their toughest opponents by far were the Canadians. Believe me, you do NOT want to get whacked with a frozen puck or a maplewood hockey stick.

[@curtjdup]

Man this guy is an amazing story teller. So glad I found this channel last week

[@moiramarriott4403]

The first world war has amazing stories too . A British officer captured during World War I was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return. Capt Robert Campbell kept his promise to Kaiser Wilhelm II and returned to Germany, where he stayed until the war ended in 1918. So pleased these stories are known but not "" Hollywoodised "" into films.. Thank you Thoughty2 for this video ..

[@ramstakowitzgilgathomore3185]

"experiencing mixed feelings of gratitude and grave disappointment." Great writing. :)

[@johnjk293]

A metal band, SABATON, wrote a song about this story actually and it is awesome. "The Last Battle(Battle for Itter Castle)" its a really awsome song I recommend you listen to at least once. Moreover, SABATON is just an awesome metal/rock band all around. Their songs about historic battles and war are pure genius.

[@bensmith1689]

My favourite song of theirs. Such a killer riff.

[@robertdemon3550]

I love Sabaton they’re a heavy metal band not rock.

[@MisterZealot]

Jenny's at the door

[@bensmith1689]

@@MisterZealot Gate, buddy, gate.

[@MisterZealot]

@@bensmith1689 same difference ^^

[@suzieb8366]

Can imagine John MacEnroe doing the same ...... 24 men and one tank "You can not be serious!" In all seriousness, an amazing story and a huge thank you for educating me on it.

[@NapGod]

The more you dig into the details the better the story gets. The 142nd infantry is a guard regiment out of Texas. A regiment of cowboys comes in at the end to save the day. The movie writes itself.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

I think it's about time Thoughty2 once more released one of his darker episodes. I think that a video on either "the Grizzly Man" or the 1997 North Hollywood shootout would both be great choices. I like all of his videos - but I can't deny that, the majority of the time, the most entertaining are the ones that take a turn for the worst.

[@CulcoyoteCosmico]

Cannibal island

[@thomaschrobok2562]

Very good one! It's always fascinating to hear about this oddities of history. don't want to be nitpicky,but I noticed a small mistake at 11:46 .the plaque is showing a different Josef Gangl(actor and writer who died 1916 in Vienna). Sorry for being a smartass about it, but my past in history studies makes me do this 🙈

[@Yeatish]

I also noticed how he forgot that France was also fighting against the nazis but before they even got raided and turned into a puppet state, they fought 300k+ nazis while the British soldiers just left.

[@mrziiz6893]

Even the filler episodes are masterfully written, truly the writers of this “earth” show are geniuses

[@johncox2865]

You know, I had already known of this for some time, having watched it on another channel. For that reason, I almost passed up on your video. Then, I thought to myself “Nah, this Limey has an unusually entertaining outlook on history”. Glad I watched 🤣😂☺️👍

[@sgd5k292]

yes, me too!

[@Norman_Fleming]

Thank you. I love these stories of the small battles that made up the larger war. Inspiring to say the least.

[@harpermorin1538]

You left out my favorite part of this story. When Lt. Jack Lee was asked about the battle many years after the end of the war all he had to say was, "Well it was just the damndest thing"

[@motivation4u854]

It makes me very happy that this incredible event in history is gaining the notoriety it deserves

[@EskChan19]

"And it's the end of the line of the final journey enemies leaving the past And it's american troops and the german army joining together at last" - Sabaton "The Final Battle", a song celebrating this battle.

[@Thylacinus]

Great song indeed. Thanks to Sabaton I learned about this back then (and many other such events) and instantly knew from the videos title/thumbnail it's about this event! It's "The Last Battle" though (yet I kinda call it "Final" as well somehow)

[@bigmoeceooftheboppers3380]

Wendigoon made a very long and detailed video not too long ago about this as well

[@davidlancaster8152]

You sir are a master of digging up bizarre history. I'm always astounded at your skills, research and articulation. My only bitch is I have a really crappy moustache. Jealousy sux. Lvya bro

[@101Mant]

Doesn't take much digging or research its already been covered many times on KZbin.

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@101Mant thanks karen

[@Cj-yw8cs]

I look like I have mange🙊

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@Cj-yw8cs ha he ha! Now I don't feel so bad. Thanks 👍

[@SneakyG59]

Something tells me he stumbled across Wendigoon who just covered this recently. Could be wrong but wouldn't surprise me.

[@cdanerz3677]

If this battle wasn't already turned into a film I think they definitely should turn it to a film

[@douglasrollinsii1010]

This is quite a brilliant interesting story showing that history can sometimes be, absurd and truly comedic but also serious and dramatic !!! I thank you for bringing the story and crafting it so well for our entertainment and are historical betterment, thank you !!! Thank you for your hard work !!!

[@rick8575]

Would make one hell of a movie for sure

[@EriSenshur]

Just wanna say I appreciate you thoughty2, you and the infographics show have taught me more about history than I would learn on my own, and I'm thinking of going to college to be a history teacher

[@systemspecchecker]

Infographics is literally a propoganda channel, they go out of their way to be pro-west in every situation and glaze over anything the USA has done wrong while blaming the entire rest of the world. As a red blooded American who believes in personal responsibility, i have a deep hatred for obvious propoganda channels like that. Do yourself a favor and stop watxhing that garbage.

[@savageh3nry622]

Got your 1st book on audible a few months back I have to say it's probably the most accessible and cleverly written books on history I've read.

[@ocean_sapphire]

I wish my history professors were like Thoughty2 when I was going to college. Lectures would be much more entertaining & enjoyable!

[@DTex.45ACP]

I love that Thoughty2 keeps the weapons used by various people so accurate. Warms this grognard's heart.

[@michaelleblanc7283]

I'm an old dog who has chewed on WWI material from various national archives for more years than I can now remember on the obscure subject of escape and evasion involving allied military personnel (mostly airmen), their helpers, their betrayers and the interesting personalities that chased after them and included the reasons for the fates of their own crews. It is very wrong to assume either the Wehrmacht or Luftwaffe was Nazi (political party ideologue). There certainly were Nazis in it, but also some of the most fervent anti-Nazi. The same thing goes for all the other services. At the base, most German military were simple patriots doing what they believed to be right. With a few rare exceptions, thanks to decades 'Hollywood' fantasy, real history has been rigorously type cast into a pre-scripted stage-presence mold that shows little of the basic humanity most civilized people value and share. The fascinating 'Great Bagel Survey' (found in 'Freakonomics' - 2006) seems to have shown, with little doubt, that given a group of 13 people. 9 of 13 are good all of the time. 3 of 13 are good if the can afford to be. 1 of 13 cannot be trusted to be good under any circumstances . . . so this person does all they can to appear to be good till they can get away with it.

[@jockymishra]

You're a dog?!

[@triangleofdeath6246]

Officially, the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe weren't Nazis. It was expressly verboten for members of the military to join the Nazi party. However, this didn't apply to the SS. They were under the command of Hitler himself, and not that of the Reich. They were considered a distinct entity .

[@roxannlegg750]

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! I cannot - literally cannot get enough of these accounts. These small niche battles are usually always the most interesting. More personal, more intricate, more worthy of being told. This would make a brilliant movie! Lots of character development and involvement of the prisoners and their time while there, the cultural differences between them playing out during their time there - and the ups and downs of escape and rescue. SO many stories left untold!

[@kcshines1581]

Your videos are always so fascinating, unique, and thought(y)-provoking! Thank you for being you!

[@Lizziex1000]

While I use your videos to help me sleep, it's not because I find your voice, or anything about the topic particularly boring. It's similar to reading a book in the way that your videos make me feel at home and relaxed in anything you speak about. You are truly talented at storytelling and making anything you speak about interesting and what's better is you seem genuinely interested in everything you speak about. It's amazing. I love your videos and I appreciate you as a creator. You can simultaneously teach me obscure and interesting things that I can later bring up with my philosopher boyfriend and hold an interesting and intellectual conversation with (which is nice because he is specialised in debate and I'm not particularly good at words when it comes to speaking) I am aware of his talents however because of how simplistic the explainstions in these videos are and because of your natural talent at storytelling and your engaging and homely voice I can absorb the information in your videos pretty effortlessly and recount it to him leading to interesting and funny conversations with him. Idk what I'm saying to be honest cause I just finished puking from drinking too much and while I feel less sick I am still very much drunk. I guess what I'm saying is thank you :)))

[@jedidrummerjake]

Surprised no one has made a movie out of this fantastic story.

[@MiroslavDrahos]

thank you for acknowledging Andreas Krobot. Probably the first Czech that made it into your videos, as far as I know. Another major case of this Axis/Ally schizofreny was the Russian Liberation army in Czechoslovakia during WWII. Army put together from Soviet prisoners and traitors to fight against USSR, which they kinda did, but on 5th of May 1945 they understood Germany is toast and switched sides. They were a full-blown, trained and armed army and started beating the sauerkraut out of Germans. Without them, Prague uprising would probably be a tragic bloodbath, swiftly surpressed by Wehrmacht. But these guys helped tremendously and the scale tipped to Czechoslovakian side. In just couple days, 300 of them died and it is widely agreed they helped the defeat of Germans a lot. When Marshal Konev arrived with Red Army to Prague on 9th May, the city was pretty much liberated, but still, in upcoming 40 years of Soviet occupation, he was glorified as an ultimate liberator, while Vlasov army (named after their general Andrey Vlasov) were still seen as traitors. Until this day, this causes a big friction between Russia and Czech Republic as well as within the academic society. Statue for Vlasov army is a no-no for many politicians and finally removing the statue of Marshal Konev couple years ago (he was also responsible for bloodily surpressing Hungarian uprising in 1956) put Czech/Russian diplomacy to the freezer pretty much until this day.

[@Ediranii]

Maybe J.R.R. Tolkien took inspiration from this event. He did take part in the war, and this story really looks like the battle at Helm's Deep.

[@jeffjacobson59]

He was at the battle of the Somme in WW1

[@wyvrusgriffion3948]

The answer is No. J.R.R. Tolkien was actually inspired by his experience in World War 1. The battle of Helm's Deep is inspired by his experience in Battle of Somme, the The Siege of Gondor and the Battle of the Pelennor Fields was inspired by the The Siege of Vienna and the charged of the Winged Hussars, and the famous quote of Gandalf, "You can not pass" was actually inspired by the French resistance motto "On ne passe pas" on the Fields of Verdun. Other battles hinted by Tolkien are Battle of Passchendaele, Battle of Argonne, and Battle of Mons.

[@esdev92]

This was one of the most amazing war stories I never heard of before. This is why I love this channel.

[@bonniewills2814]

Thank you! I always enjoy hearing the story of people who go out of their way to help others - something often found in the "greatest generation" and sadly missing from our current generation. Doing something simply because it's the right thing to do has gone out of style. These days people always want to know what's in it for them.

[@trevermodar8903]

I really appreciate your story telling. Thank you for bringing these stories to life! I have heard of this battle before. But it has never been as enthralling as you tell it. Also you discussed more details than any other time I have heard of this battle. Brilliant job!

[@cherrytonshawty9120]

Congrats on nearly 5 million subscribers, and remaining consistent. Love your videos.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

I never knew this happened! It's astounding to know that "enemies" could be allies long enough to save the lives of almost all involved. RIP Gangel, a German, but a brave fighter for the freedom of so many who found themselves on each others side and who had each other's back! And to Borotra, the tennis player, who bravely went to get help for those stuck basically in no man's land! Great story!!

[@braddo7270]

Wooo it's thoughty time 👌💃 grab your popcorn 🍿 😍

[@666chapelofblood]

You know a comments section is filled with bots when the first comments get posted instantly after the video gets posted.

[@101Mant]

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[@tanderson6442]

@@101Mant I’ve heard about it now making blah blah blah blah……. Never mind, crypto is gonna crash hard!

[@richewilson6394]

I heard that the tennis player accidentally ran into a group of ss soldiers and pretended to be a civilian and took a piss right in front of them before running off to find help. Which I was always been funny as hell if you mentioned it

[@MartinTedder]

I'm not gonna lie: I got a little freaked out when that one guy was introduced and I told my wife: "that's Jack Black!", and his name turned out to be captain Jack Lee.

[@TRDGE]

This would make one hell of a movie. Why it hasn't been made yet blows my mind.

[@JohnSapato]

I though so too. Seems like it would be something very interesting and entertaining to watch.

[@mattynek2]

here before the shitty netflix adaptation

[@patrickt6642]

Because of woke idiots.cant make any movie with white people.even if that is historical accurate.

[@tizianrot]

Nothing you learn in History lessons in school - not even in Austria (at least not 20 years ago). Thank you for teaching me something new. 😊

[@Spartan265]

5th of May, V day's just around the corner 1945 the Führer's reign's at its end Jenny at the gates, as the SS open fire There's no time to waste, the final battle's begun After the downfall, a castle besieged Facing the Nazis awaiting relief Gangl and Lee and their men set the prisoners free And it's the end of the line of the final journey Enemies leaving the past And it's American troops and the German army Joining together at last

[@ESW357AZ]

One last fight, it’s the death throes of the 3:rd reich Justice shall be done, the final battle remains Ammo is running low, they’re depleting their machineguns Every bullet counts until surrender is announced After the downfall, a castle relieved Defeating the nazis who held them besieged Gangl and Lee and their men set the prisoners free

[@alaneskew2664]

Ah Sabaton

[@pippagrey9633]

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[@anvesha8677]

YESSSSS!!!! I AM SO HAPPY SOMEONE'S TALKING ABOUT THIS!

[@PrairieWolff]

Please do Battle of Vienna Sabaton has a great vid

[@pablo_p_art]

Histories like this deserve a good movie. Mate, You're great storyteller.

[@frederickwood9116]

Between thoughty2 and the history guy of “history that deserves to be remembered “ combined with warographics its really easy to learn and enjoy many little things.

[@The05Freak]

Being a big history buff with a huge interest in WW2, I've heard of this battle but only for it being one of the few times the Americans fought along side with Germans against the Nazis. Did not know the details you amazingly gave. Can't get enough of your videos and how well you tell these stories.

[@ofox716]

Strangest battle in history.... You mean this beats the ostriches winning that war in Australia?

[@datcheesecakeboi6745]

It was emus And tbf most countries would of lost

[@sl08154711]

Well ... the plaque shown @11:49 says: "In diesem Hause wohnte, wirkte u. starb der Böhmerwalddichter Josef Gangl. Errichtet von der Heimatgruppe Kaplitz und Umgebung des Sudetendeutschen Heimatbundes 1931" and at the top "25.08.1868" and "6.9.1916". So it's about someone called Josef Gangl who was a poet and who died in 1916 ...

[@cizorrozic8351]

I love your videos

[@tensinkano6888]

How do you know you loved this video? You had to make a sheep comment before you even watched it

[@PrairieWolff]

@@tensinkano6888 He said videos. Plural. Past uploads. If he said video, singular, then your stupid comment is valid. Are you getting on a short bus this September?

[@Steel6W2]

I thought this was a repost at first, until I realized that it was Wendigoon that went over this battle recently. Happy to watch both videos though to help stick the details

[@firstyes3866]

So instead of all going to find help or refuge they decide to get reinforcements and fight for a castle that’s not even in their country? How does this make any sense

[@triangleofdeath6246]

The area surrounding the castle was still under Nazi occupation, and the castle was practically encircled by SS well before the fighting began. They had no choice, they were stuck. the 2 they sent had to sneak out and get through the SS blockade. Plus, The SS were under orders to kill everyone, even the civilians and German troops in the area. The US and German troops were already fighting the SS prior to the message being given to them .

[@grace7961]

This is probably my favorite battle of all time now

[@DuckAllMighty]

5th of May, V day's just around the corner 1945 the Führer's reign's at its end Jenny at the gates, as the SS open fire There's no time to waste, the final battle's begun

[@DarkLordXX]

After the downfall, a castle besieged Facing the Nazis awaiting relief Gangl and Lee and their men set the prisoners free

[@TestTubeBabySpy]

Thoughty2 ; Helping me through my periods of crazy depression.

[@phoenixblade8315]

Wendigion covered this. However, I also like this video as well

[@melkor3228]

This needs to be a movie

[@johnny8053]

More and more, I feel that Thoughty is just a smarter Ewan McGregor, that made a KZbin channel, instead of acting. He will soon be our new History Channel narrator.

[@diegosalinas1771]

Soy

[@robertweidner2480]

The song “The Last Battle” by Sabaton is about this event.

[@alisonjmiller5339]

The Soviet Union has never been classed as an ally in WW2. We fought the same enemy, and Britain sent supplies to Soviet Union by ships, and Stalin attended war meetings with Churchill and Roosevelt but Soviet Union was never classed or listed under allied nations during WW2. Don't forget Stalin had done peace deal with Hitler and both Germany and Soviet Union's Red Army invaded Poland, Poland being an actual ally, at the same time on the agreement they would split Poland between them and neither would attack the other, obviously a deal Hitler never planned to keep, he just didn't want to have to fight war on all fronts at once because he knew he didn't have the troops or hardware to do this. Of course that was before his syphilis really kicked in and messed up workings of his mind, because he ultimately lost the war because his forces, though greater by this time were spread too thin and far apart because he ended up fighting war on all fronts on the backfoot. Anyway it was Hitler's initial invasion of Poland, our actual ally that triggered WW2, so Soviet Union's invasion of Poland certainly did not make them an ally. But then the allies had let Hitler have Czechslovakia without a fight thinking that would satisfy Hitler without anyone needing to go to qno to her costly war, just 21 years after the last global conflict. But when he went after more important (to it's allies it was) Poland, Britain and France had little choice but to stand up for Poland and declare war on Germany. Soviet Union was never one of "The Allied" forces in WW2. No history book about the war has ever classed them as Allies, So nobody were actually saints in any of it. And halfway through WW2 Italy went from been an Axis power to being an Allied power/force. So you opening paragraph was wholly inaccurate.

[@ukaszbaranczyk1393]

They were allied, Italy was not, get your fact straight en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allies_of_World_War_II#/media/File:British_Commonwealth_and_allies.jpg

[@ukaszbaranczyk1393]

If they were not allied there would be no Britain and no USA to xd

[@alisonjmiller5339]

@@ukaszbaranczyk1393 the Soviet Union have never been allies. And clearly you know nothing of WW2, or you would be aware that if I hadn't been for British ships supplying Soviet Union with supplies and arms, the Nazis would have taken Soviet Union in no time at all. There is only one country that was in war from start to finish that Nazis never managed to invade or cower and that was Great Britain,vfi two whole years+ Britain stood alone against might of Nazis and everything they threw at us, okay they captured by he Channel Islands, but mainland Britain, the real Britain remain s free and resolute despite the Nazis blitzkreiging us. If it hadn't been for Britain there would b no USA. Soviet Union did nothing to defend or protect or supply us,whilst we k or them supplied and qbl to fight back and on. Many British merchant naval men risked and lost their lives on Black Sea convoys to keep Soviets supplied. If it hadn't b en for British sqcrificesb Russians would have b en wiped out, and Russia would be aNqzi rather than Communist State.. You know so little of WW2, it's shocking. Btw, the Soviet Union never remained intact, some of its States (countries) joined the Nazis, so no,but couldn't have ever allied itself to anyone. Poland was once part of Soviet Union remember and I was Poland that was Britain's ally out of all Soviet States. BTW and if Soviet Union so great, where is it today???? Because if you haven't noticed it ceased to exist in the early 90ties after fall of aBerlin Wall/Iron Curtain in 1989.

[@martapiatek3207]

yeah, GB was never invaded by Nazis... thanks to Polish soldiers that won Battle of England for them. And Poland was only one country that was in state of war with Nazis from day one: Poland.

[@martapiatek3207]

​​@@alisonjmiller5339 POLAND WAS NEVER PART OF SOVIET UNION!!! (as you claimed in the comment that was removed by KZbin due to my report)

[@JootjeJ]

That is a brilliant part of history I didn't know yet. Thanks for that!

[@rikstang02]

Wow, this is amazing. I’ve never ever heard of this story before. Keep up the good 👍 work Thoughty2. I love how you narrate these stories, you’re an excellent storyteller.

[@paulgoogol2652]

KZbin took a while to come up with this gem. But it's a nice gift for a Friday evening.

[@frey7631]

Great story as always. But the commemorative plaque we see in the video, shows the poet "Böhmerwalddichter" of the same name who died 1916 as the plaque shows. The war hero Josef Gangl who died at Itter castle 1945, was honored 16. Oktober 2021 by the Ludwigsburger Oberbürgermeister Dr. Matthias Knecht with a plaque on the Karlskaserne. Before that he was given the Iron Cross of II. and I. class as well as the german cross.

[@Kermit26297]

Thanks for posting this comment. I noticed right away that the dates were off for the birth and death of Josef. Your explanation clears that up. I’m surprised Thoughty didn’t catch it.

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

If you want obscure, how about a story on Popski's Private Army?

[@richterkennedy2101]

Sabaton has a song about this very incident called the last battle. It’s a great song and I got the gist of what it was about… But it’s great to see an in detail perspective on this. Thank you

[@justinsutherland5883]

The 142nd Infantry still exists. I was a medic for years in this unit. Fun fact, they also have a solid silver punch bowl and challaces that they smelted from looted German silver. There is a challace for each officer at the time of the 142nd and the punch howl has their theatre enscribed on the side from their landing/ come up from Italy.

[@mattdekker5693]

cant wait to see how many times the title and thumbnail change for this one.

[@jessamyers8761]

I loved this amazing story. God bless all who served.

[@darklordauron]

I like how Andorra and Liechtenstein are underwater, Yugoslavia is already gone, and Czechoslovakia is already divided.

[@bhavyapal]

The way he used the map to show the latest tension between USA and China without anyone noticing.

[@jeremycorley320]

I feel like this should be made into a movie

[@1TrueGem]

"Like Gandalf in Helm's Deep..." 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CharlieyT95]

42 is looking pretty good these day

[@lisamartinbradley1039]

What a great story! Thank you!

[@LeJazzfan]

This and other unusual moments of history collected in this channel could make very interesting Netflix productions.

[@oliversherman2414]

The fact that there's no movie about this battle is insane

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

I doubt we'd get a respectful film about this event. Nowadays, it would be turned into a virtual ott comic book style story, merely based on the facts, but nowhere near what actually happened.

[@oliversherman2414]

@@commandingjudgedredd1841 True. The Germans would probably be shown as only being willing to fight alongside the Americans because they have to rather than out of choice, even though it wasn't like that

[@worlore1651]

The strangest battle was some ottomans were marching at night and the cavalry went to skirmish’s near came across some traders and bought beer and got drunk and were dancing for hours, when the cavalry didn’t return they sent off a detachment of infantry to search for them and the infantry found the cavalry drunk and said they wanted some but the cavalry being snobby because they were rich refused. The infantry and cavalry got into a fist fight and an officer tried to break it up and screamed stop which sounded like enemy so everyone started shooting and they ended up retreating from themselves

[@gabrielbearpig2]

Wendigoon also covered this!

[@datcheesecakeboi6745]

So did 400 other youtubers

[@xHiNoTorix]

I'm Tyrolean. I actually have never heard of that battle. Great video!

[@flack2998]

i’ve heard this before it is very interesting! i hope every person that is starting to get into history should know about this

[@eviljedi1496]

I think there happened a mix-up at 11:46: The monument is from the writer (="Schriftsteller") Josef Gangl who died in 1916 not 1945 - de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Gangl_(Schriftsteller) He is the one with the monument but in "Wien-Melding" not in Wörgl (see also on the monument "Böhmerwalddichter" = peotry of the Böhmer forest) The one you are talking about is the officer (="Offizier") Josef Gangl died in 1945 - de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Gangl_(Offizier) He is the one who is memorized with a street name in Wörgl, so that is correct. ("Sepp Gangl-Straße" in "Wörgl" but you will have diffculties to type that in by yourself if you don't have the extra signs on your keyboard o_O)

[@debrajkab]

Amazing..... If you ever do more videos on battles, please consider the Battle of Saragari

[@kartikaberry9665]

He Has made one

[@kylejohnson5585]

that VIP-Risoners line had me rolling for a bit XD that was good

[@sopianwahyudi]

Man, your enthusiasm on storytelling is something else!

[@maysucks2287]

If you want a more in depth video on this battle there is a video done by Wendigoon named : The time America and Germany Fought in WW2 - The Battle of Castle Itter

[@jaminbenlavandera5717]

Thank you for the story of these courageous men

[@ginagrant1]

Heard about this before, deserves a movie.

[@Xavier_Destalis]

While I'll not disagree this is a very strange battle, it also falls in similar categories with other final battles with just as strange comrades taken from former opponents. My winner for the strangest battle has to be the Roman Legions led by Caligula attacking one of the most undefeatable opponents in any battle: Neptune. King of the sea. Caligula ordered his men to strike out at the sea with spear and arrow, and after some time of doing so, he declared victory, had his men collect seashells as battle trophies, and then marched back home for a Triumph. Caligula was insane, and this battle is definitely one of the weirdest I've ever studied.

[@jackshearer4226]

I’m addicted to your Channel man keep it up

[@bookaufman9643]

I've come across this story in a couple different books that I've read and seen a few videos on it. You say it's an under known or unknown story but it's actually really well known to people who are into World War 2. You have to keep in mind that the Wermacht and the SS are completely different units with an entirely different control structure . Though they often fought in battles together the SS had independent leadership.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes i never heard of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lord_haven1114]

Canada started the war with 7 ships, and ended up finishing the war with the third largest navy in the world. We started with 20 obslete aircraft at the beginning of the war and finished it with the fourth largest airforce in the world. We started the war with 11 million people, but still manage to put a million in uniform (men and women) by 1944. By 1943 the Royal Canadian Navy was given command of the convoy systems to and from England, and by 1944 we had defeated the U boats so that most convoys were not attacked afterwards. In 1939, Canada was largely an agrarian nation, but by 1945 were were an industrial powerhouse turning out thousands of aircraft, ships and military vehicles, plus the thousand and one things a military needs. We employed millions of women in factories whilst the men were out in the trenches. We opened the Army, Navy and Air Force to women as well. Canada produced hundreds of thousands of vehicles during the war, enough for one vehicle for very 4 soldiers (the US average was one for every 6) Canadian airmen flew in the Battle of Britain, and were part of ‘the few’ that won that battle. And we were part of all the allied air power afterwards. We also trained 130,000 men (and women) under the British Commonwealth Air Training Program and established no less than 120 airfields and airports across Canada. We had over 17 bomber squadrons bombing Germany. Canadian aircraft were also active over Kiska and Attu in Alaska, downing Japanese aircraft. Canadians also flew with the Briitish carrier fleet over Japan from the fall of 1944 onwards Canadian troops fought at Dieppe (the raid that failed), and in Sicily, and Italy. In 1944 Canada had its own beach on D-Day (Juno beach). The first wave on the beach suffered 50 percent casualties, but Canadians then went on to go the furthest inland of any allied forces that day. During the Battle of Normandy the Canadians faced severn of the twelve German Panzer Divisions. The 12ths SS Panzer started the campaign with 30,000 men and 300 tanks, and two months later the Canadians had reduced it to 300 men and no tanks. Canada then went on to liberate all the channel ports and clear the Scheldt in Holland so the port of Antwerp could be used by the allied forces. We then went on to liberate the rest of the Netherlands and invaded Germany.