When the 101st Airborne Saved Friend and Foe

Their incredibly brave actions on that day saved many men, both American and German.
We recommend Paul Woodadge's book, "Angels Of Mercy" which we used as a source for this video.
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[@BotConnorrr]

I like the fact that the German rushed in and then he saw what was happening then he did the sign of the cross

[@Crab222]

“Hanz thiz is a sacred place”

[@AceDan-gc9po]

BB -8 hanz get ze bible

[@fynnla.e]

HANZ, LOWER ZE LUGER.

[@teodorogerald]

Hanz! Put your Mp-40 on the door!

[@misternikolas8611]

**Holy music starts playing**

[@mitchellbarton7915]

"they're young men like us. Just in different uniform" Probably the most heroic words spoken by anyone throughout the war.

[@vake1234]

worths, that never comming in warmovies today...

[@Gaston4760]

many times a soldier is just a piece in a big game but every time a soldier dies, someone loses more than just a soldier,

[@calciumwithmagic7057]

Literaly

[@kalvon]

It is

[@nil981]

That's not going to work in today's world

[@skullface9942]

My grandad was shot and treated by one of them medics every year On the 6th of June we go there he leaves a poppy and rose he said he wouldn’t be alive if they were never there

[@Kameeho]

@HELMUT ALTO there is no denial nasty things happens in war. There are criminals and sinners amongs all of us. However the message of solidarity should not be overshadowed by the sins of others. The work that these medics did should not be forgotten. The actions, and respect (which no longer exist in todays socaiety) of the soldiers from both sides did. Should never be forgotten. At any moment. These medics could have been killed. But they chose not to. Let us at least be able to honor that.

[@csazcsa]

Skull face, thank you for sharing it. This world is so small and there are miracles out there done as sometimes by people like these two medics and their German helpers.

[@mikehartsook5281]

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS A COMBAT MEDIC ON D.DAY IN THE 28th INFANTRY DIVISION I'M A VETERAN MYSELF AND ASKED HIM ONE DAY IF HE WAS IN WORLD WAR TWO AND HE SAID YES THAT HE WAS A MEDIC IN THE 28,th INFANTRY DIVISION ON D.DAY AND THAT'S ALL HE WOULD EVER SAY ABOUT IT. I NEVER ASKED HIM ANYTHING ABOUT IT ANYMORE BECAUSE I COULD TELL HE DIDN'T LIKE TALKING ABOUT IT AND THAT IT BOTHERED HIM. AFTER HE DIED I READ HIS OBITUARY HE HAD BEEN AWARDED ALL KINDS OF MEDALS HE HAD GOT THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TWICE I THINK IT WAS TWICE AND THE PURPLE HEART. AND A COUPLE MORE.

[@realname7163]

@@mikehartsook5281 tf?

[@Ash-yl3zc]

@@mikehartsook5281 calm down

[@ron4n006]

In war, People tend to forget the humanity that soldiers still held within them. Even during the darkest of hours, people from both sides can still help one another. This video was an amazing representation of that. Thank you.

[@Zane-TheToiletSalesman]

This just shows in War. Soldiers still can sustain their humanity and respect for the enemy for help injured soldiers.

[@kyleadtocoralde74]

They'll be in heaven forever.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@kyleadtocoralde74 lol

[@burritotorpedo7772]

But there are still some that lose their humanity

[@Hitman2b]

And yet its not the only one

[@jessenicoletta4160]

I am not ashamed to admit, that this legit made me cry. Even in the hell of war, humanity finds a way to find the good in everyone.

[@seantaggart7382]

@HELMUT ALTO stop

[@medievalist8441]

Made me tears

[@paulettejohnson7875]

We're all humans in the end all created equal by God

[@АнастасјаШиник]

Nigga I found this boring

[@junker4480]

Made me cry

[@xcritic9671]

That mortar round said: "I will not shed blood in the house of God."

[@m_0714]

Surely, God didn't let the mortar shell to explode. This story is a real blessing.

[@Maltatata]

Thank you mortor round very cool

[@tripptruker5722]

@@m_0714 yeah, that was a great blessing of God, the mortar didn't detonate in this church and the injured people have a sensation of pace.

[@WarFoxThunder]

lol

[@spaceranger7674]

extremely true, they were performing acts of devotion and worship to God just by healing his people as humans, not as germans or americans. God wouldn't let his devoted servant die in such a way before his work was finished, nor in a place devoted to his worship. May God bless us all with guidance and heaven like those 2 men.

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

The medics rule of no weapons was so strong, that even mortar round didn´t detonate.

[@gamerzplayerz5780]

God said Bro you gotta abide this rule even if you are kilometers away!

[@nevermindus9352]

Well japanese aint follow that rule

[@tonalcrayon1290]

Mortar: whoops your not a target! Can you direct me to one? Thanks!

[@UrMomGreen.]

You have no power here.

[@klm20079]

@@nevermindus9352 Well they wheren't in asia right?

[@scribejackhammar]

For those you who watched to the end, all those coins are a form of letting the curator/family of the resting that you paid a visit. For Arlington, a penny was a visit, a nickel was someone who knew them in training, and a dime was someone who served alongside.

[@blitzmakesunevenmm4323]

That information adds to the weight of this video.

[@deeznuts-kw6yv]

Do they accept foreign dollars?

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

Also I think if it's a quarter then that person was with them when they died.i think that's right

[@mitchellbarton7915]

That explains why my cousin's sister leaves a dime at his grave. He wasn't buried in Arlington, but she holds the tradition. She served with him in Iraq before he was killed and she was discharged. I never understood until now.

[@adolfohernandez4619]

was wondering that, thanks for the explanation!

[@hansenyan6217]

Motar: *crashes in* Medics: Treating Germans and Americans Mortar: Understandable. Have a great day

[@ignaciosolano6263]

Mortar*

[@rocketryreuben]

@ Mater*

[@ignaciosolano6263]

@@rocketryreuben motaro*

[@josephstalin364]

*Modahr

[@hansenyan6217]

Master*

[@zike1167]

I can't believe that both sides stop shooting when the medic start helping the injured friends or foes

[@nosdrakik1442]

That's was battle of fresh forces, they didn't fought long anough to become extremely brutall, like ones who fought in Stalingrad, they was kind too until battles from fighting becomes genocide of each other, sates like "Stalingrad - massengrab" didn't make German more kind too

[@nosdrakik1442]

Eah, and Soviets was not kind to Germans from very beginning

[@Brandon0406]

@@nosdrakik1442 yeah, the soviet front wasn't comparable to the western front. The western front was civilized while the eastern front was just trying to gain ground/stop the enemy by any means.

[@marcdani9001]

The germans and americans signed the Geneva Convention which is a law in the war which means that you shouldn't kill a medic or it would be a warcrime while the Russians didn't signed this kind of law

[@zike1167]

@@marcdani9001 thank you!

[@rileyh6801]

I love how the church still stands today. A place once a sanctuary of refuge from chaos in carnage now surrounded by peaceful land once more. The blood of the wounded now nothing but stains in the relics. A building that now sits quiet and empty only to be visited by future generations. It’s original heroic inhabitants physically lost in the sands of time, but never their names nor their actions for they will always be remembered and cherished.

[@seantaggart7382]

Yeah And I'd put a sign saying do not take pictures Respect the area

[@Againstanyone]

That's deep.

[@calciumwithmagic7057]

Nice words 👌👌👌

[@The_Gallowglass]

They were all highlanders. No fighting on hallowed ground. :D

[@bentheadultsagafi2720]

deep

[@Opr8rKaz]

These are the type of stories that let you be unashamed of crying

[@uzzipy]

true

[@tmills6288]

Nice

[@proxprime3545]

"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?”

[@gameseeker6307]

*w o k e*

[@peabody3000]

i like it

[@peabody3000]

@FlySpyGuy if we convert you to energy you will be destroyed. don't believe me? let's try it out on ya

[@DrErnst]

Loving your enemies makes them your friends. :) Love thy enemy like Jesus taught us!

[@nighthaste4311]

Where did you get that from?

[@jordyncollier919]

I know I'm late to the party, but I got to see this place in person. I saw his ashes, I saw the blood stained pews, the sherman shell hits, the cracks in the ceiling, and all of the windows, which were blown out on D-Day due to mortar fire. It still stands very much proud of the history it has been a part of. I very much respect them.

[@timhurl1514]

Jordyn Collier this church stood the testament of time, stood strong against even the weapons of man, which had once constructed it. I'm not spiritual by any means, but I'm willing to bet that that church knew its purpose as both a holy place and a place of aid and thus knew it had to stand once again a test that Man brought upon it.

[@davidharris5736]

Iv'e been there and helped on restoring buildings opposite the church. These men are held in high esteem there to this day and theur story is taught to children to keep it alive.

[@WarFoxThunder]

unrelated, but i'd have loved to see the sherman crew's reaction when an american waving a medic flag came out of the building that the machine gunner just shot at XD

[@ray3413]

“Wait so the Red Cross on Peoples Arms and helmet isn’t just a special target?” “Jimmy you shot a medic...” “Oh.”

[@overlordmgcover2262]

Time for the court Jimmy!

[@Pasonia]

People often forget or conveniently ignore that it’s a war crime to shoot medics.

[@overlordmgcover2262]

@@Pasonia The problem is. When one sides breaks a rule the other side has no reason to hold this rule up.

[@ciaranmcguinness8900]

@@Pasonia or completely disregard it like the Japanese

[@antonioljubicic9420]

@@Pasonia I mean, I see the logic in it. Less medics= less soldiers getting back up. But for God sakes cmon. I still think that soldiers don't really wanna kill each other. But they are put in such situation. And when you look it from that angle I really think that the worst thing you can do is shoot a human being that in all that chaos actually tries to HELP another human being...

[@nguyensonbinh8621]

This and 1914 christmast truce is best example humanity during darkest time.

[@11kungfu11]

Its because the people in the wars did not really want to fight each other they were forced to. Look into the greatest story never told. The victors that control the world today wrote the history but truth is different.

[@blizkriegbob9987]

I'd also add the story of the german fighter pilot escorting a heavily damaged US bomber out of german air space to this list

[@CynicalOldDwarf]

@@blizkriegbob9987 Unfortunately that story had a sad ending on a few of the occasions that it happened, the gunners on the bomber shot down the german fighter once they were back over England

[@Jake-hb4bd]

@@11kungfu11 no. The winners did not write the history, historians and researchers did.

[@11kungfu11]

@@Jake-hb4bd Yes they did and always have. From declassified or approved war reports and approved narratives in media. The same way all the various international laws/ human rights/ and war crimes the US military commit are not on fox or cnn. The historians and researchers that unveil the suppressed truths or information contrary to the narrative established they are outcasted as revisionists or conspiracy theorists. God forbid you also mention the prevalence of jews among it all.

[@earleaccount]

I'm a veteran of the 101st and I never heard of these men or this incident. Awesome to watch and I'm glad I found it. :)

[@JoeFrm617]

Stolen valor

[@JoeFrm617]

How old are you?

[@earleaccount]

@101327 Didn't know that either. Thank you :)

[@earleaccount]

@@JoeFrm617 You asking them or me?

[@JoeFrm617]

Both of you how old are you

[@henriknagel7385]

0:59 I thought they meant german soldiers were out in the field. And I almost cried with laughter when the narrator said: "And this helped him cushion the fall" as if he landed on some poor german dude.

[@anthonyendack3138]

lol imagine if that actually happened lmfao

[@mr.h1083]

Vat ze fuck!?!?

[@kelbyschultz1877]

"This field is so weird dude" *hears a groan* " oh that explains it"

[@KyleHolmes97]

@@mr.h1083 Okay, I laughed way too fucking hard at that comment. Idk why but I lost my shit when I read it.

[@jmsgridiron5628]

"Heinrich, you're okay Jä?" "Jä, zis GI landed on me though."

[@JerkyMurky]

*Sees red cross on arm band* American: Stop Shooting! Hold your fire! Germans: Hault! Japanese: Its free real estate.

[@michelveilleux1275]

Viet Kong: oh look, target practice.

[@efrenjr.villamor9017]

In the film Hacksaw Ridge..

[@tihomirrasperic]

@kupis1408 in every army you have 2 type od soldiers a) normal and b) idiots / lunatic

[@mercerholt8299]

@kupis1408 The problem with Japan during world war 2 was that they were indoctrinated to do as ordered no matter what and well let's just say Japan has a history of sociopaths being out in leadership.

[@MJansen_35]

Why the fuck did I laugh...

[@66crowie]

" the job of a soldier is complex. When the enemy is in your sights, it is your duty to do all you can to kill him. When he is in your care you do all you can to protect him!". Paddy Ashdown, British MP and former SBS captain.

[@algrayson8965]

The utter inanity of old men getting young men to kill one another. “The Excess Male,” by Nathaniel Pace

[@bayan5694]

Japanese soldier: So anyway i started blasting

[@donovanb9020]

As a former Army Medic (68W), stories like this never fail to turn me into a bawling mess and even more damn proud to have earned the right to be called "Doc." When a Doc has a patient, only God outranks us and, we will fight like hell to keep the reaper at bay.

[@Ecko_Neko]

America: Respects medics Germany: Respects medics Japan during Hacksaw Ridge: "Shoot anything red, white, and blue."

[@beinggayisonlyafractionofm6144]

Don't forget Soviet Russia

[@memecliparchives2254]

Japan during Pacific: Kill medics in the name of the Divine Wind.

[@zZzZzyxel]

@Rick O'Shay maybe he's talking about how Germans didn't really respected the cross on that front?

[@imapigeon7984]

All sides in ww2 killed medics it's just a fact

[@jayzgaming3952]

Germany did put bounties on medics, and soldiers got extra pay for every confirmed medic kill. So I'm suprised this happened.

[@ArxInvicta]

American Airborne: Respects church and red cross on the church German Army: Respects church and red cross on the church Random Sherman: "You see that church with the red cross on it? Yeah, mow it down."

[@flyer_452official9]

That Sherman didn't see the red cross Not until the medic waved it... Yes, you can R/whoosh me, you're free to do that

[@soup3339]

Gunner, theres a cross, it means its GERMAN, CALL THE BOMBER!

[@demolition4654]

@ But why would they fire on abandoned building and with machinegun thats just wasting of bullets. Plus nobody was shooting at them from that church.

[@Jonathan-fb1kj]

Sniper and machinegun nests are hard to spot my guy.

[@BenMan8881]

@@demolition4654 Ever wonder why Switzerland is such a fortress country, even during WWII to the point that not even Hitler dared to attack it? A machingun nest, artillery battery, Sniper post, and many other tools of defense can be disguised as anything, from a standard home, to a church, to anything at all, and you won't know for sure until you either round the entire building, get right in front of the barrel, get shot, or a mixture of all three.

[@titos4414]

Sabaton should make song about this story

[@ussalabama1339]

Yes

[@DinoNut88]

Definitely

[@qwefhj3011]

Absolutely

[@leojosevicaldoo7343]

I agree.

[@andreakaruniawan335]

I'm Freaking Agree with you

[@dodgeman4360]

There were many instances of this. A German tank squad was leaving, but one soldier was too injured to go. So the germans told the Americans that if they'd treat their comrade, they'd not fire the tanks. The Americans did, the germans left and bid goodbye to their soldier and left...... More stories like this in "The G.I. War"

[@mattkaustickomments]

“Do you believe in God?” “No. And this church is just a building.” “Make that a ‘yes’.”

[@maplesyrup8725]

Me: An Atheist, and non-religious Also me: *Gets stuck in an elevator Me: Jesus Christ is my n****

[@S2Tubes]

It was a lot more common than you might think for duds not to go off.

[@ALX_6.11]

@@maplesyrup8725 what's the difference between atheist and non-religious?

[@Kasum_ish]

@@ALX_6.11 Atheism denies the existance of any divinity while someone that's non religious doesn't deny nor confirm anything and/or chooses not to think about it.

[@ALX_6.11]

@@Kasum_ish ow ow i get it,atheist does not respect religious people while non-religious does respect religious,is that correct?

[@harmacist6623]

Mortar: "I'm about to break through the window and ruin these men's career!" Jesus: *"Thou shalt not."* *Mortar:*

[@theagavieres9543]

Mortar: ahh f**k, I mean nooo

[@doomslayer5662]

@@theagavieres9543 Mortar: understandable have a great day and help the wounded

[@Boypogikami132]

Jesus: now, go on my helpers ;)

[@NobodyIshere70]

Amen

[@Defender78]

4:31 the mortar round didn’t explode, sure, but throwing it out a window isn’t such a good idea

[@JoeMama-bj9jw]

"they were just young men, same as them, in different uniforms" it's such a hard truth. even in WWI you had moments where both sides would just "bond" so to speak. i wouldnt be surprised if that would cause both sides to defect adn watch each others back until wars end. and that quote. it's sad you must go through other men that are just doing their job such as yourself to get to their leaders.

[@terrypennington2519]

Europeans and Americans tend to get along well thanks to simularities and history together. Even in war, they are not so different from one another.

[@TheGamerAdventurersX]

towards the middle and end of the war both sides realised the hardships war has brought and pretty much made soldiers respect other soldiers as they were going through the same things as they are and it also humanised them.

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

America: only treat Allied soldiers Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore: CASUALTY IS CASUALTY

[@Nimori]

Nowhere in any text does America’s red cross medic doctrine says “treat only allies”. For soviets, yeah. For japanese, yeah. Most Americans, British, and Germans were extremely noble and respectful of the Geneva Convention and treatment of injured. The German S.S. however did not abide by those rules. They had the philosophy of “wolf and rabbit”. Show no mercy.

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

@J Mireles , meme is meme

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

@@Nimori , meme is meme

[@flight2k5]

You have no idea what you’re talking about

[@slipperyman6007]

@@Nimori japan was like ooh red cross, must kill

[@alexandersmith2422]

God bless those two medics the world needs more people like that personally I'm about to join the Marine corps right now as of a week from Monday I ship out and I hope to meet people like those medics

[@alexandersmith2422]

To clarify the United States Marine corps

[@Zwerchhau1411]

@@alexandersmith2422 how are things looking? Just had a cousin get through Paris Island. I hope you were successful at basic as well?

[@brendonmilligan4520]

You will. I was Army for 11 years, met some incredible people

[@yeeaahhzz]

Whoever downvoted this didn't want to leave their gun at the door.

[@SoggyCoffeeAddict]

Probably the Japanese 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@francocavalletti9217]

probably the italians in ethiopia

[@deketk5227]

Too much reddit I see

[@SoggyCoffeeAddict]

Too much butthole sun bathing probably

[@penginpunkin1487]

Dam Japanese just salty that us americans dropped the sun on them 2ce

[@newriechren2343]

Combining what seems like CGI and Animations. Not new but great and well made, to me these kind of types of scenes are Rare and Well made. The amound of time putted to make these videos. Must be long. But must be worth it.

[@redstonetheanimecat3390]

These are much better than what i’ve seen, they aren’t good yet but damn are they getting better unlike others who just use th same format over and over again

[@artemreinhart747]

TheRedstoneAnimeCat *simple history* lol

[@fathanpratama6008]

​@@artemreinhart747 its called simple for a reason lol.

[@lolcraigeeee1318]

Quality over quantity.

[@_spooT]

These two understood the value of lives. They may be the enemy, but what makes you any different from them? You're both wearing uniforms, being told what to do, and fighting desperately for something you want to protect. But by the end of the day, no matter which side you're on, you all have families, parents, and loved ones waiting for you to return. These two understood that very well and knew the pain of knowing what it's like if the person you care about doesn't come back. We're all human afterall. War is not as fun as what you experience in games. It's literal hell for both sides.

[@GhostTemplar117]

Agreed

[@GeraltofRivia22]

Unless you were Japanese.

[@JohnSmith-zk8xp]

Anyone who thinks that way wouldn't be out to kill one another.... unless there is something beyond and above what you said that justifies flushing all that honour bullshit down the toilet.

[@MrGreglego]

Experimenting with 3D graphics looks cool and all, but I personally preferred the 2D graphics. Great video anyways! And showing the church in real life was a great choice.

[@fabovondestory]

Yeah

[@More_Row]

Yeah it’s seems a bit janky. And it makes sense it takes a lot more time to make 3D good. So see your point.

[@epicdaviii6392]

Nah I like this

[@fr0g309]

I agree.

[@gamerjamessss]

I think if he improves his 3d animations and the quality of the setting it'll be good. There's some stuttering and really stiff looking models in this video. The outside of the church didn't look so good either. I hope he takes a second pass at using 3D models but takes more time with the animations and scenes

[@GarfieldRex]

Stopping the shooting so Medics can work, that's gentlemen at war. That mortar, incredible, was surely God's protection for this heavenly labor. Just discovered this channel, will take a while to look all videos hehe nice work! 👌😁

[@Shaggrtoon]

That’s exactly what I thought. I had to stop and take in that little miracle for a second.

[@srsherman7390]

I wouldn’t be surprised if all the men who stopped firing had British blood

[@peakart8850]

Definitely. Thank you god, for saving these men.

[@peakart8850]

Jack Petrakis And I respect your opinion. But I believe it was God who saved these men. Thank you, God.

[@srsherman7390]

Icebreaker The IceWing I believe in God, but I do not think it was God who saved this men But the respect of the German soldiers, And the Geneva convention

[@brentkalmbacher9092]

My grandfather was treated there when he was wounded.

[@gewawdypooh]

Wow really? That’s amazing!

[@humanoidwolf]

Which grandfather

[@user-hp9lf2pp7e]

American or german?

[@brentkalmbacher9092]

He was India company 502nd parachute regiment of the 101st airborne division. It is more than likely he knew both these medics.

[@humanoidwolf]

@@brentkalmbacher9092 they were American both of my great uncles where at d day

[@ОлегКозлов-ю9т]

Truly, angels. Not all warheroes carry guns.

[@deputy_commander7595]

Some war heroes carry something more powerful. In their heart.

[@M9_Lu]

Deputy_ Commander indeed they do.

[@seankelly7211]

The story of WWII U.S. Medic Desmond Doss is amazing! This man was truly heroic in the face of death!

[@timhurl1514]

You can create a soldier so strong that he can fight an army by himself, but who takes care of this venerable soldier when he inevitably gets injured enough he cannot fight, the Medics are the strongest not in strength or physical stature, but by their sheer willpower and the determination to save whoever and whatever they can, even going as far as to literally carry a wounded soldier back themselves. That is true humanity, able to see past the uniform and see that though they may be of a different ideology and race, they're the same as you, just people fighting for what they believe in

[@docminty2882]

Medics still carry guns jsjs

[@mikeuy5450]

When will Sabaton make a song about this

[@terrypennington2519]

I wonder if they even know about this

[@arianas0714]

@@terrypennington2519 They should

[@Luna122]

You can write to them and suggest a song :) www.sabaton.net/do-you-have-a-good-idea-for-a-song/

[@pierluigiadreani2159]

probably some classic music and a choir for this, more than metal

[@gearhead2255]

Was just thinking this myself

[@aspect0074]

mortar round: GEEEEEEEET REKKKKKKKT medics: "poor thing needs medical attention, bob."

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

This is the manly type of Story that induces appropriately manly tears.

[@laranathanielmatthewf.3042]

Im glad that I found this channel. I love learning about history I didn't even know about.

[@firenicey7319]

As a reenactor for the 82nd airborne H company... this story hit me in the feels. I have had the opportunity to meet some of those amazing men and women who served in the war and to hear amazing stories like this one are the reason I do what I do. To retell their stories so they don’t die. To share with the public how they lived. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@oldmech619]

My stepfather was with the 101 and jumped on D-Day and was caught in the Bulge. I was really too young to appreciate what he had done. He was called Junior Davis. Had two kids Raymond and David. Just wanted to say thanks. I learned something in war when that first round miss me, I stared to appreciate his courage under fire. Yea, I thank you for what a man you were.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

My uncle jumped with the 101 at Normandy. Got shot in Holland and missed the Bulge. Returned in time to cross the Rhine.

[@myaltaccountthatiwillbarel2288]

I've been waiting for this for weeks. Couldn't be more impressed by the quality of the videos. I bet that by the end of this you'll have millions of subscribers. Keep it up Yarnhub. You're different to the competition in animation. Keep up the splendid content!

[@IsraelPrivateGuide]

As a former combat medic in the IDF, your video touched me. It shows the dedication of medics serving their country who save lives rather than take them. Well done!

[@jamesanimates7827]

What does the IDF mean?

[@IsraelPrivateGuide]

@@jamesanimates7827 Israel Defense Forces

[@jamesanimates7827]

@@IsraelPrivateGuide ahh noted

[@MegaEvoluzione]

Tell that to your officers who shoot at children and journalists

[@IsraelPrivateGuide]

@@MegaEvoluzione I served in the Israel Defense Forces. Not in the Wehrmacht, you anti-semitic douchbag.

[@yaboikungpowfuckfinger7697]

This one actually made me nearly cry, the fact that both sides respected these medics and their work and the fact that they selfless served and treated both sides shows that even in war, there is humanity and compassion...

[@michaelmorse6801]

I promise when I get enough money or have the opportunity to make a movie, the first movie I will make will be this one.

[@sorum3163]

Why not start a gofundme page? I'm sure people would donate to this project.

[@cwistheentertainer7646]

This could be a nice movie. I give my utmost gratitude for their services.

[@thememebandit6767]

America: respect the medics Germany: don’t kill the medics Japanese: yeah we don’t do that here Soviet Union: *VODKA*

[@antowngeorgemansour5632]

Assholes

[@Gussyboy06]

Russians:sorry what does "they were surrendering" mean

[@squirrele.1266]

American Eagle soviets: we don’t do that here either

[@MrYabber]

Which doesn’t make sense, as the Japanese were very very honorable. But they did, and that was very wrong.

[@pamkoh9999]

Because for the Japanese, a medic is worth 10 soldiers

[@endutubecensorship]

As a student of history, war is terrible but in some cases humanity can prevail.

[@mistercomment8060]

*SABATON* !!! We need a song about this.

[@robbercopgamer]

Tell me what you think lyrics would be, just intrested

[@hagamapama]

@@robbercopgamer "In the death and chaos of the day Germans and Americans, none were turned away! Angels of the bloody cross I will help your pain and loss Huddled in a house of God Pews of worshp stained with blood Refuge in the hell of war Leave your weapons at the door

[@robbercopgamer]

@@hagamapama Amazing Lyrics!

[@anastasiaphan4202]

"angels of mercy" is a very fitted name

[@mistercomment8060]

@@robbercopgamer ​ Well, they already made one on the whole 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) but still, I think that event should get its own song.

[@y0ur_name_here]

When I went through medic school at Fort Sam Huston many years ago, this (along with several others) was something we learned about in detail. Used as an example that you treat the person, regardless.

[@jerrytran9782]

Western front soldier see red cross: STOP Soviet soldier: Yeet

[@cptTK421]

Western medic: *adds a random diagonal line on the bottom leg of the cross* Soviet: Oh shit, my b bruh.

[@ppslayergod69xd96]

japan: gun go brrrrrrrrrrr

[@Mwraf]

*Meanwhile in the Pacific theater* Japan: I'm about to do what a pro gamer move.

[@tsiagian6610]

Medics inside the church: what the hell was that? The other medic: maybe it was a mortar The paratrooper who landed on the roof:

[@HoloTiger]

Ayy lmao

[@seantaggart7382]

Paratrooper: Am i a joke?

[@Mwraf]

Joe: Dafuk?

[@campkira]

some german motor was build to be faulty...and the shake must due to the two german on the roof..

[@da_plasma_catto1801]

I don't think those Germans are paratroopers, i think they were ether a snipers or scouts

[@pedrojuan8050]

"Anyway, that's how I lost my medical license"

[@leferraille7207]

*laughs nervously*

[@vestige5562]

Archimedes no!

[@pedrojuan8050]

@@vestige5562 thank you for getting this one! :))))

[@jekabsojarsulskis9740]

@@vestige5562 It's filthy in there! Birds!

[@dapperfield595]

Now, most hearts wouldn’t withstand this voltage but I’m pretty sure your hear can-**heart explodes**

[@gabrielsistonamoca6963]

*Don't shoot at Medics* Russian and Japanese: *lol, no*

[@akeiai]

this is why german soldiers are gallant foes, Not Hitler and His actions though

[@p.f.886]

@@akeiai exactly. don't forget how, unlike the allies, German submarines at the start of the war always saved the enemy crews of the ships they sank, and sometimes they even sent distress calls to Allied forces. Sadly, due to the allies attacking the German submarines while saving the survivors, Karl Dönitz had to force his men not to save the survivors.

[@filu7043]

At start of the war Germans start bombing civilians mostly hospital sooo

[@MrMcMind]

@@filu7043 as did all the others don't be stupid. Aerial bombardment was not regulatet after ww1, since everyone wanted to be able to use the new possibilities bombers offered. And don't fool yourself, the allied bombing was not retribution as in, they did it so it's ok if we do it too, but rather standard policy on what to do... the hauge convention from 1907 did have a big loophole "provided they are not being used at the time for military purposes", so yeah everyone was taking advantage of it. You might disagree now, but that was not the case back then. At the trials after the war, no one! was prosecuted for those bombings.

[@kyrlchristianboni5263]

@@filu7043 lol so did the allies.

[@creativejay-db7261]

" They were young men, just like us, just wearing different uniforms " - Kenneth Moore said see? they don't see other side as an enemie, they see it as a human being, that have rights to leave. And the different side of soldier, following the rules made me realize that they don't really want to kill each other, they're just another victim of war, following orders to there country.

[@ahblyat4296]

Everyone: we shouldnt shot the medic Japanese: *He cant help people, shoot him or something*

[@warhawk9566]

Soviet Union: oh damn they wounded one of our guys, well better put him out of his misery

[@user-pt3df8ch9n]

Everyone: dont shoot medics Japan: *puts bounty on medics* Everyone: what the fuck?

[@OddlyDelta]

@@user-pt3df8ch9n that's why they got sunned twice

[@willstealyourboats]

@@user-pt3df8ch9n Soviets too tbh

[@shizukaryujoukai2465]

@@OddlyDelta they got their rising sun alright

[@gregtheegg7475]

I'm a simple person. I see Yarnhub, i clicked.

[@local38on-tv]

I am even more simple, I see World War II, and I click

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

100th like

[@UrMomGreen.]

I like anything ended with "hub" :)

[@waboem]

When you are in a church, with injured soldiers from both sides treating everyone equally with no weapons in the building. And a mortar round comes in, not exploding. You know that someone was watching over you

[@gracz24PL]

true!

[@the360pugscopewbroantor5]

This channel is a lot more interesting and accurate than the History channel.

[@kolossis8283]

Don't compare history channels. All are equally best

[@the-lag-gamerita5446]

@@kolossis8283 no

[@gerrygwag]

I suspect ALL of them were decent men caught up in a situation they had very little control over but did the best they could.

This comment needs more likes.

[@evancollins3799]

"with the world so set to tear itself apart, doesnt seem like such a bad thing to me to put a little bit of it back together"

[@dovahkiinjoe4890]

I understood this reference

[@guts-141]

Nice Desmond Doss quote

[@Golden-dog88]

Desmond Doss 🫡

[@scrolljm2]

I've been typing Yarnhub multiple times in the search bar so I could see the 100K sub count. I'm so delighted to have this channel to have 100K subs. Congrats!

[@Wehraboo-fi9vm]

_I’ve been typing something very similar in my browser ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_

[@Ethan-vj5mt]

Wehraboo 2000 why

[@MrLolx2u]

Damn... Even the saddest Audible book din't make me cry but this did. Damn...

[@calciumwithmagic7057]

Boi

[@itzelramirez4801]

What’s the saddest audible book?

[@uzzipy]

yep, same.

[@SammySathya]

This is the kind of story that needs to be made into a Hollywood movie along the lines of Hacksaw Ridge. It's rare indeed to find acts of compassion in amongst the chaos and brutality of war

[@exudeku]

Medics are the most valuable infantry, yet they are the most worthy to go in the steps of heaven

[@Smitherrrrs]

I went into that church last year in real life, really strange feeling sitting next to the bloodstained pews, the cracked floor tile where the mortar shell never went off, the stained glass windows with depictions of airborne soldiers, amazing place. that definitely had some divine intervention saving on that day

[@simonbulgaris858]

I had only see two videos, and even I'm a grown up man, my eyes soaked wet, I had never being in war but seems that in the worst situation there is hope that ordinary men do extraordinary things and rise above the situation is important to know values like justice bravery duty great channel very positive message

[@Exotio_]

Not care if they germany or america,they still human,they still can get hurt,they also have family,they also want to live.this story inspired me

[@PunkerTrottzEltern]

"I'm not Crying. YOU ARE CRYING!"

[@7Steveski]

Two mortar shells didn't detonate!? Sounds like God's hand to me.

[@Tom_Cruise_Missile]

One did, but didn't do a lot of damage.

[@ntfdbrs2562]

Or maybe it’s because Low Resistance, which is caused by the degradation of the insulation of the windings due to conditions such as overheating, corrosion, or physical damage.

[@ntfdbrs2562]

Ed Joaquin Castro Engineers probably.

[@campkira]

@@ntfdbrs2562 some german motor was build to be faulty..

[@ntfdbrs2562]

campkira which is exactly my point

[@terrified057t4]

I would love to see a Hacksaw Ridge-like movie about this! Too Wholesome!!

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Why isn't Hollywood making a movie out of this?

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

Because it would have to involve God and Hollywood is Godless.

[@1969nitsuga]

Hollywood is a Satanic playground, any thing openly proclaiming Jesus love is banned.

[@cptTK421]

Ignore these guys, they need to get over themselves. Hacksaw was done because while about a medic (who was *deeply religous* you two), said medic was in a lot of action. This story doesn't have enough action to be a movie, but an HBO mini-series might be suited, especially as while there's little action going on there's plenty of time passing, so making a show of it would do the story more justice.

[@1969nitsuga]

@@cptTK421 Hacksaw was a true story and it is considered a modern war movie masterpiece. But there is plenty of space for a movie around this story. Just like Titanic. The only fact was the sinking and a few details. Ford vs Ferrari also has a similar situation. Creative licence, training and combat situations can be developed.

[@BanditoBurrito]

They would never show Germans in a good light.

[@cadetkohr5508]

My father used to be Airborne before it was shut down. He was happy to see you do an Airborne video.

[@El.Gatito.]

Flowey since when in absolute heck was Asgore part of The Screaming Eagles

[@wartimeroxy6163]

even he fought against terror

[@dwightadianggoro1165]

This channel is just too underrated for it's video quality and writing , I hope your channel reach a million subs in a short time

[@zillentdelta1339]

"Mercy is not limited, some dont want it. Some want to spread it" -Me

[@martinblau8898]

Whole world :)

[@S7yx0]

Noice

[@themistocles4683]

I swear I wouldn't have the mercy to stop inflicting damage on my enemies in a middle of a battle, much less the courage showed by both combatants, Americans and Germans alike. Are you sure these two aren't Angels of Mercy sent by God Himself? Once again, Yarnhub, you're making it a habit of making this old veteran's eyes swell up. Thank you!

[@IWM3I]

Geneva Convention: Exist* Japanese Infantry: It's free real estate!

[@vanlao6367]

to be fair, the Japaneses didn't sign the Geneva Convention, and neither the Soviets, so they're not bounded by that rule. Still a dick move to shoot a medic whose only job in the battles is to save lives.

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

Search up Shunsaku Kudo risking his ship to rescue allied survivors and Saburo Sakai sparing a C47 despite orders to shoot everything down. As for the Soviet act of kindness, look up Nikolay Masalov who put his life at risk to save a German girl. That's not to justify the systemic brutality instilled by either government and military leadership, but soldiers are humans which aren't inherently evil.

[@OverlordShamala]

I like hearing such stories. There's so many horrendous things that humans do to their fellow human being, it makes me doubt about humanity. But stories like these are candles in the dark.

[@timhurl1514]

OverlordShamala soldiers are trained to be killers yes, but the ones who somehow manage to keep their humanity through thick and thin are some of the strongest people ever, in my opinion

[@OverlordShamala]

@@timhurl1514 Ditto!

[@arkhinwinnardlauzon3457]

This is an angelic and heroic act of the two young men who bravely save lives regardless of who they are. God blesses them. All I can say to them may their soul truly rest in the hands of God.

[@Mwraf]

I almost cried at this video... this is just to pure. It like the Christmas True almost again but way different

[@seantaggart7382]

@HELMUT ALTO stop spamming

[@bosoerjadi2838]

Damn, this story makes me all teary eyed. Next time I visit Normandy again, I _will_ visit the church. Thanks for the video.

[@bored8321]

Those two nurses must be some.of the ballsiest, magnificent, men in history. I mean it takes a courage to defy CO, what more an enemy CO, also convincing the enemy to lend medical aid and supplies, just wow

[@nancyjanzen5676]

They weren't nurses. They were combat medics.

[@Golden-dog88]

MEDIC!!! NOT NURSE

[@ChristopherSmith-vd4zd]

That was a pleasure to watch. An incredible story, and a testament to humanity's finest. Thank you!

[@flufflepuffle6229]

Sherman crew: "That church is a threat! Take it out!"

[@awarcrazyfinn9018]

*Stop! This church is a Station for Medical aid. Do you not Respect that?*

[@Nimori]

I heard the machine gunner was athiest.

[@shadow435100]

@@Nimori not cool dude, im an atheist and frankly hate the catholic church and everything it stands (that being lies and false truths and hope) for but I would never shoot at a religious building of any religion unless i had ample evidence that it was being used by the enemy to attack my brothers in arms.

[@Nimori]

Unknown I’m not saying you shot at it though? I’m saying the guy was athiest. And surprisingly, he had the same reason as you actually. He hated the catholic church on a stereotype of it being like a cult. He wasn’t aiming at people, but the church itself. Its been 16 years since I last heard of the court martial papers. Normally they are confidential to the public. It actually took place in a tent in France Normandy. Not a fancy court house like you would think. my memory has been fading, and I can’t remember much of everything. I forgot his name, sadly. Anyways, you shouldn’t feel offended. Just because he was athiest too, doesn’t mean you should lump yourself with the other bad athiests.

[@shadow435100]

@@Nimori if you can't fucking remember his name then it isn't evidence its conjecture you ass hole,

[@carylosborn1808]

My husbands uncle, Capt. William (Bill) Osborn was one that was treated. He is in this book.

[@saucyyikers3877]

The one person that disliked was probably that one soldier who didn't get treated.

[@dapperfield595]

Sloth Cat Nah they treated everyone, probably that Lieutenant and his men

[@someguysomeone3543]

I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@mobiusraptor7]

Ninjas cutting onions man...

[@Fish220]

mobiusraptor7 when I went to a charity place I was cutting onions and I almost cried

[@Johndoe200I]

69 nice

[@someguysomeone3543]

Nice

[@Dannybythebanana]

Germans: HALT, A MEDIC IS IN THE BATTLEFIELD. Japanese: lol free kill

[@elizabethtumelty5446]

Ha machine gun go brrr

[@justarobloxnoob2678]

Russia: free snipe?

[@dpm2937]

Japanese: AFK KILL

[@michaelmckinnon1591]

Not just Japanese, Russians too

[@mocod_2402]

That moment when you just focus on kill the support to gain them sweet sweet points.

Folks, no kidding. I am crying right now. GOD bless their memories.

[@american357]

Im proud of you *Yarnhub* your histories always make me look the "Good" part of the war. (The part not so dark, violent and cruel) And also the new animation style looks really good! You are really improving and as always I wish you the Best!

[@barrywalker8790]

I have been to this church it is a unbelievable moving experience it’s not about the fighting you can go anywhere in Normandy for that it’s about two young medics who wanted to save life well done guy 🇺🇸

[@sealdell2083]

Wow! I was astounded by the story of these two brave medics who treated their comrades as well as their foes. Which just goes to show no matter who we are, friends or foe, we are all same at the end of the day. Once again, great video! The animation is now mixed with CGI, I reckon? And the cat at the end of the video is so adorable.

[@icecube-n7u]

this video is 3 years old and the art style changed so much amazing just amazing

[@TaskForce-js5qh]

These are the people that deserve to get a medal of honour for their service

[@MaskHysteria]

So easy to lose your humanity in war. So heartwarming to see these two brave men hold on to theirs especially in a moment where they could have easily done so. Excellent, excellent work. When I have a chance to visit Normandy again I will make a point to stop and pay my respects.

[@cptjackpl8690]

2:02 Woah! What happened to his eyes? Btw. Its nice to see this channel grow up so quickly.

[@erich_hartman3068]

CptJack PL he was a derp person so very rare

[@thalys1015]

@@erich_hartman3068 true

[@thergmtk]

War is a horrible thing.

[@dapperfield595]

Shellshock

[@awarcrazyfinn9018]

@@dapperfield595 *Though this is not WWI.*

[@loopyrs]

This is legitemately one of my favourite stories of the war. Thank you Yarnhub for such a brilliant retelling.

[@kelpymelt4208]

It's like playing a TDM game where there's some guys helping both teams and both teams stop shooting until they left from their sight. Humanity wins.

[@deeznuts-kw6yv]

Kelpy Melt so basically is when a friendly joins some tf2 server and the whole server starts messing around

[@flyer_452official9]

@@deeznuts-kw6yv until that one guy kills the enemy team

[@deeznuts-kw6yv]

@@flyer_452official9 that being represented by the mortar round

[@flyer_452official9]

@@deeznuts-kw6yv ye