One Armed Cowboy in German Ambush

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Captain Kemble "Cowboy" Tucker is in command of Company A of the 36th tank battalion near Rheinberg in March 1945. They've been given orders to take a bridge and allow the allied invasion of Germany to push forward and into Rheinberg. They're surprised by the lack of German defenses until the trap is sprung and Company A and it's column of Sherman tanks find themselves in the midst of a firestorm of German artillery, troops and heavy weaponry. Against a well dug in and prepared opponent, with incredible bravery, Cowboy Tucker leads the charge.
00:00 A sniper in Lintfort
00:44 World of Tanks
01:45 Towards Rheinberg
03:09 This is an ambush!
05:44 Tucker changes the road
08:05 The Panzer 4 appears
09:35 Reaching the Fossa Canal
12:31 One-armed Cowboy’s last stand
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[@new_york-roleplay-comunity]

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[@EVG_GAMING_EDIDTZ]

Yarnhub, please do Edwin Swales next

[@legomill1068]

I do World Of Tanks Blitz more then world of tanks

[@samueldamuel1689]

just the fact the shermans and infantry pushed on despite the intensity and hopelessness of the trap absolutely astounds me

[@Tom_Cruise_Missile]

Sometimes the best way out is through. Staying put isn't an option, and safely reversing is a lot harder than plowing over the fuckers in a fast tank like the Sherman.

[@thesmirkingwolf]

You have to get off the X at any cost. Often, pushing through is the safest way

[@brennanleadbetter9708]

Sometimes you have to go through the fire, despite the odds.

[@Ran_out_of_ideas]

Sniper-shoots one bullet and hits someone The entire American convoy behind him-RATATATATATA

[@poggers_gang]

someone gave an order, and then follow orders

[@dreamybullcontent]

This channel deserves an entire movie with the amount of quality and production time 👏

[@WT_Brix]

Bus

[@not_in_a_cultYT]

@WTBrix_Official Agreed

[@ianmclaughlin8987]

I totally agree and was thinking that myself, they just keep making better and better stuff

[@yes1770]

Theyre helping Sabaton make a movie

[@dreamybullcontent]

@@yes1770 no way

[@JohnDavies-cn3ro]

I'm amazed that Tucker lived as long as he did without bleeding to death from his horrific injury. A very brave man indeed - and a harrowing story.

[@ID-8491]

Maybe his wound was couterized by the fire or explosion? Maybe some part of this story was "enhanced"?

[@coachhannah2403]

Adrenaline is an amazing substance. Essentially, he was drugged... And, yes, at times, all the combatant nations also issued amphetamines to their troops.

[@HoboTango]

@@ID-8491Story seems to be enhanced yes because that is not what his distinguished cross citation says. He was apparently gunned down by small arms fire while jumping from one tank to the other. His death inspired his troops to move forward in the assault.

[@ID-8491]

@@HoboTango Makes sense.

[@whatisahandle_69]

He was found dead with one arm. No transmission from a dead tank. Come on now.

[@Coreybug]

It’s been a few months since I’ve watched you guys and the animation has gotten so good!

[@reversemudkip8798]

Try a couple years. Insane difference

[@Coreybug]

@@reversemudkip8798 yea I agree

[@nubzerychunkycheese6531]

it took 2 or so years and the animation looks amazing

[@Naval64787]

Ya this got to be my favorite vid yet keep up the work

[@GoofySillyGuy]

every video they add something that makes it even better i feel

[@EndOfCenturyTyrant]

Imagine a video game with this art style

[@Challenger2MBT]

That's what i said in another video lol

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We need that

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ID be down to play that

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Just go play hell let loose

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Loving the vids keep up this beautiful interesting work ❤❤❤❤

[@polish-ecuadoriandoge4044]

The animation from 3 years ago compared to this as come very very far! This is honestly my favorite history channel, love you guys! keep it up!

[@Dr_Larken]

I love how you introduced the character you let the audience build a connection to them, and sometimes they don’t make it! I don’t know why but ever since I was little, I’ve always been drawn to World War II history, European theater. If I had a chance to go back in time, I would definitely fight in the European theater or be a pilot. Aviation comes natural to me. And I’m not even going to exaggerate when I went through Boot Camp and graduated from Paris Island in 2006 two days before Halloween. It was an awesome experience in the crucible was fine AF. There’s just something about having all your gear on. Knowing that at any moment it could all be over. Marine Corps Boot Camp in Paris Island when I went through. They still had a lot of the training tapered around Vietnam era. I don’t know how it is today.. I mean I heard the US Army no longer yells at recruits, they have allegedly a stress card if the drill sergeant tries to yell at somebody or punish them, and the soldier feels stressed. They hold up a card and they don’t have to do anything they get a couple of minutes to their self and proceed. I think it’s revolutionary that the army is going about that route, because we all know in battle your feelings matter ! Lol

[@Grummans-2tracker]

I love Aviation too! I’m only 11 years old though

[@Dr_Larken]

@@Grummans-2tracker I started flying when I was about 13. I got my pilots license when I was 17 it’s not difficult like people make it out to be!

[@skullsaintdead]

I mean, in battle & life your feelings do matter, 100%. If you're angry, tired, depressed, anxious, restless etc, its important to understand how you feel (& hopefully, why) to best address the situation & balance any bias you might have because of your emotional state (e.g. if your depressed, you might feel like throwing your life away needlessly, or if you're angry, you might be so mad you accidentally hit a fellow soldier while shooting angrily). Plus, one of the main problems any modern military faces is recruitment, so making your job less horrible, with a lower chance of depression, suicidality, PTSD & even chronic pain helps not only the soldier, but the country too (inc. less spending on post-deployment healthcare).

[@Rediipandaii]

It’s absolutely crazy how far we came with how good the animation and how realistic it looks we’ve came a long way

[@cloudedarctrooperdtq3532]

it's an absolute mystery how this man did not posthumously receive the medal of honor.

[@azizella2778]

Because it was kinda pointless to keep on pushing. It would have been more reasonable to pull back from the first ambush and wait until air support and reinforcements arrive. But instead he took a different route which lead to another ambush only this time he pushed through. They did make it in the end but they simply lost too many tanks and soldiers that could have probably been avoided. It seems like they didn't even scout the region beforehand they just went in not knowing what could happen.

[@casematecardinal]

@@azizella2778 but wasn't he ordered to push in, that it was their prerogative to take the town at whatever cost?

[@carrott36]

@@casematecardinalHe should have used his better judgement and realised when something was hopeless. Winters, who you may know from a certain TV show, was told after his final patrol resulting in 2 prisoners taken to repeat the same thing. He realised that it would be suicide now that their enemy were expecting it, and told his commander to go have a drink and informed his men to report they had done a patrol but taken no prisoners.

[@casematecardinal]

@@carrott36 I'm not necessarily agreeing with his actions. Judt posing a question. Also disobeying a direct order isn't as easy as you think it is

[@carrott36]

@@casematecardinal Touche

[@brunozeigerts6379]

This should be a movie. Except no-one would believe it.

[@Zebercettin]

i love everything about this channel, it makes learning small backstories fun, short and exciting

[@Izzy-sj3ck]

Man, i've seen the animation go from simple to this masterpiece, love the work you put into this, makes it easier and more interesting to learn about all those battles in history that would be forgotten by most. Keep up the good work.

[@oliverlane9716]

That German who blew the bridge despite his wounds and being surrounded is just as brave and courageous

[@RuralTowner]

One of those details often overlooked. The Axis had more than it's share of gallantry against increasingly overwhelming odds as well. Wrong side of history or not...many of those soldiers were fighting for their country above all else. Just the actions of some were less agreeable...

[@CQC_CQC]

True that, especially at the late stage of the war, from their perspective they are protecting their homeland

[@AaronRMG]

@@CQC_CQCIt takes a brave man to see beyond the propaganda of one's homeland. Those who did did not serve a mad man's evil plan, but risked their lives doing truly honorable things.

[@RuralTowner]

@@AaronRMG Hanz Stigler (Luftwaffe) is a good example. Sparing that crippled B-17. Kept silent about his action else face likely execution. Then Captain Heye of the Kriegsmarine's Admiral Hipper insisting that Lt. Cmdr Hoope of the HMS Glowworm be recognized for his valor in combat. Just to name a couple from the Western Front which seems to have been the far more "civilized" when it came to opposing militaries. Certainly there would have been mirrored acts by the Allies. There is certain to have been similar episodes on the Eastern Front & even the Pacific those will be harder to find. The East was a bloodbath. Few if any found helping the enemy on either side there would've lived to tell the tale. In the Pacific there wouldn't have been many either. Japanese...though probably more than we realize...that acted honorably. They just didn't survive the repercussions or died before passing their tale along. Would be great to learn of them however.

[@roadtrain_]

@@RuralTowner Stigler got 2 videos on this channel. The original and the reboot of Ye olde pub... best story on the channel if you ask me

[@LancelotChan]

That's incredible bravery under hopeless situation, struggle and struggle till the end, never giving up despite tremendous injuries. Something I can definitely learn from!

[@carrott36]

Not saying he wasn’t brave, but there definitely is a fine line to draw between bravery and idiocy. Ordering your men to advance against well entrenched and unanticipated defences without reinforcements or adequate reconnaissance after losing at least 7 vehicles and likely many more toes that line.

[@bonelesspizza3726]

@@carrott36 Why are you saying the same thing twice

[@bonelesspizza3726]

@@carrott36 They thought the dirt road would be safe or at least safer. They weren't expecting such strong defensives from the germans on the dirt road. The higher ups refused to reinforce his company so why wait, disobey and let some other people risk there lives. Do you really think you could disobey your direct commander?

[@carrott36]

@@bonelesspizza3726America was one of the leading nations in tactical decision making and the use of communications. Upon encountering armour and anti-armour defences, they should’ve contacted command and explained the situation instead of moving forward.

[@RichyN25]

Only one complaint on the animation, the Thompson Submachine Gun that he was using was ejecting what looks like rifle rounds when in reality it'd be spitting out short and thick 45 acp shells

[@NeverKnow-yt6ev]

I have always been left speechless by the amazing story telling, but this is the first time I've been shocked by the graphics overhaul, not long ago I had noticed a huge improvement in the graphics which helped aid the story telling with amazing visuals, but on this latest video I am amazed by how cinematic it was to watch while keeping with the traditional video format is quite amazing, I could honestly see yarnhub being paid to produce a documentary series for a streaming service in the years to come similar to WW2 in colour and the likes but in the yarnhub style. Best channel in my opinion to learn war history from

[@clintonfaraon9646]

Chills ran down my whole body when he jumped out if the tank and cowboy being referred to as "demon"

[@duglife2230]

There's a reason they are called "The Greatest Generation." These guys were just built different... Also, just a DSC? This man deserves the Medal of Honor. Congress, make it happen.

[@The_Spood_Dood]

Never knew this story! Beautiful animation. Keep doing what you do!

[@krokodyl1927]

In two words, the animation is as ASTOUNDING as the story details are BRILLIANT !! 👍+

[@indianheadlogan]

I like the little details. And not just the visual details, but the details such as when the tank commander shouts "hiho silver". That's what the lone ranger shouts to his horse. That was released in 1936, and exactly what the commander would be watching back at home. Such an easy thing to skip over, but they added that extra realism. Yarnhub really puts in research and effort.

[@MariusFirmin-hg9dv]

Wow the animation is incredible and the storytelling is so good, I was sitting on the edge of my chair in awe at every twist of the battle. Thank you for bringing those amazing war stories back to life and sharing them with us, you are doing a great job

[@cannibalfruit4333]

The quality of these videos improves by a mile each time and It always seems like they can't get much better and then they always do, astounding!

[@malakaiboley8494]

This is so nice to watch and I just love military history and this is basically a record of events that happened in the military so ya it is awesome

[@hyalu438]

Man, the first time I saw this channel was the two medics on the church story, animation was snappy and seems rough, but look at the channel now, it grows and the quality has significantly improved both in story narratives and animations. Keep up the good work! I hope the channel will expand the story to another part of the world, such as asia or africa Edit: I just realised they remastered the story, it was fantastic.

[@Vengeful_Octopus]

When I read the title I thought this would be about Audie Murphy, but this cowboy is just as epic.

[@barryrammer7906]

All medal of honor receiptiants deserve thier stories told. Including all brave men. Iron cross Victoria cross etc..

[@dbaider9467]

A+ production, scripting, narration, effort and theme. Absolutely outstanding production quality.

[@AppleHistoryGuy]

I would love it if Yarnhub did a video on the Monchy 9 of Newfoundland. 9 men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment positioned at Monchy-le-Preux during the Battle of Arras in 1917 hid behind shrubbery and defended the town from a German force anywhere from 200 - 300 men strong for 11 hours to prevent a German break through. I think it is a very cool and very underrated battle that sounds like the plot of a movie.

[@V1C1OUZ]

RIP to those who have fallen. Tucker really "singlehandedly" carried the team. And the Sherman at 9:05 😂 good job using the "wiggle tactics". 10/10 🍻

[@imdabiggestbird_]

I love the work you’ve done! Your animators have made masterpieces of videos!

[@Weird_kid09]

This is an amazing and inspirational story, thank yall, for telling their tale

[@natesmith-cv2re]

Agreed

[@GregR9712]

I love how the shell casing passes right through his head at 12:46.

[@thethirdsicily4802]

Yet another amazing video Yarnhub! It's always the ones where the subject doesn't survive that get me. If I may be so bold as to propose a future video idea as Ive done before, I'd love to see a video from the Italian side of the war, the escapades of Amadeo Guillet, Unatu Endisciau, the action at Bir El Gubi, or the charge at Izbushenski come to mind there

[@Spartan902]

Watching your posts is so much better than 99% of the garbage on TV. I can't wait until your next video. Man this one gave me goosebumps! Tucker is one of the toughest hombres ever. What a man and what balls he had. Epic battle!

[@treywest268]

The videos that you produce are just constantly getting better in quality and a now near approaching almost true-to-the-eye realism that they no longer seem to be animations as there are "flesh and blood" actors!!! Kudos to you for quality videos!!!

[@bigboiii744]

Love the animation❤ and how you tell the story’s that most don’t know about 👍

[@IlllIlIlIIlll]

These are just getting better every time!

[@Jaccount12]

Been watching forever, and your videos only keep on getting better!

[@SimplyThatSleepyGuy]

been watching since around 100k. your animations are so much better. love acting, everything. its crazy how your team has gotten so far so fast. Much love and appreciation from australia!

[@PonyBoy1776]

You did right by this Cowboy with this animation. Absolutely superb!

[@pokefan-ix7sh]

Kemble “Cowboy” Tucker was an American captain who served in the 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in leading an assault on enemy positions near Rheinberg, Germany on March 5th, 1945. He was killed in action that same day and buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten

[@_The_SCP_Foundation_]

The animations are getting better! I LOVE the story telling

[@brokenbridge6316]

This guy was the very epitome of sheer guts and determination. Right up till he took his final breath.

[@MrBudPuphin]

Hay animator, that face shot at 4:10 was gorgeous! Great work!

[@historyguard-ww2]

Respect for your work ! This story... this character... they are really inspirational !

[@Luxflux2.0]

These Graphics are Amazing. They’re getting better and better from video to video. I love these videos ❤ Never stop doing them.

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

I just discovered your channel. I just wanted to say I love the story telling and the animation. Moreover, I am glad these stories are being told and that they have a chance to live on. People don't realize what these men did, and they were last of an era where the country was unified in a common goal.

[@anonymjet4436]

The Panzer IV Tucker's crew mention in 08:00, is a Panzer IV Ausf. H, noticeable by add-on steel plates on the tank turret's cheek and backside. In ww2 though, especially in chaotic moments, the allies often mistook the Panzer IV Ausf. H silhouette as a Tiger I. So, kudos for Tucker's tank crew to be able to correctly identify the tank correctly in the midst of chaos of the ambush

[@funfactor4528]

This animation just keeps getting better and better every video. WELL DONE

[@thomaswoodman6332]

A Brilliant historical recreation of the second world war , the quality is excellent.

[@FettMundane]

I love how the graphics have came so good and how all the uniforms for the Americans and Germans look even better.

[@dan_worldwander]

Damn, that cool af man turned into Guts during the Eclipse...

[@TobyH.]

Very good! You guys have really improved your animations, I'm very impressed :D

[@birb1589]

another amazing video, love your guys’ work yarnhub keep it up!

[@k1ng_fire289]

Zun Stu said that if your enemies believe they have no way out, they will fight with everything to survive, but if they see one, they will try to escape by fighting less intensely.

[@renatoctti]

i'm amazed by the quality of the animations , congratulations on the HUGE improvement!

[@harvyss136]

Another excellent show! One of the best channels on the tube!

[@michalsniadala1667]

9:21 dude just said THIS IS MY TANK NOW

[@wastelander89]

You do such a great job telling the stories i really like the animations. Keep up the great work man. The bravery is incredible

[@PM-tm7bp]

Your animations and story telling are amazing. Really great work

[@longrider188]

4:20 Watch the flashes reflected off his face. My goodness, that's amazing animation.

[@electrifyingvids3545]

God your animation has gottem so much better over the years! Expecially at 4:20, I thought for a second it was a live action!!!!

[@alderbobonick2659]

this animation is one of the the best animated ww2 stories I've ever seen

[@Taj-px4uq]

Inaccurate all the Sherman’s have sand skirts on 🤣🤣🤣

[@oliversherman2414]

It's amazing how realistic the animation has gotten

[@Nobody54545]

What a tragic end to a brave life. Thanks for sharing his story!

[@KlonkGamer9000]

As someone who has played world of tanks and world of tanks blitz I think blitz slightly has the edge over normal because you level up faster than normal but the maps are higher quality on the normal version so it is really just your opinion

[@multipl3]

Your attention to detail is very much on point!

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That's funny the sign said like in Sierra County

[@siddhantmishra4793]

I really admire your videos. The facts, 3d models & the voice. Thank you .

[@christinmiller9255]

These animations get better every vid

[@edgarrodriguezsantos3505]

Why is the animation so good?! At this rate I don’t know what’s going to be next. Thanks for all the content you guys create!!!! Would you guys ever think of doing a video on Maj Ortiz Usmc fought on the western front ww2 for the Usmc

[@BrickEnthusiast1]

I love your guys animation! looks very good.

[@kaboom9342]

Those M4A3 sherman models are truly from the War thunder game, the tracks are on the same place as the game's models

[@lephuocthien-michael1400]

dude had to be awarded the Medal of Honor for all I care. now, let's just salute him

[@Alguien644]

I just watched a video from 3 years ago and its amazing how the animation have improved

[@chriskinney8947]

The animation just gets better and better

[@aarongriebler5924]

I knew a veteran of "The Thundering Herd: in the ordnance and maintenance battalion who vividly recalls this ambush on his unit, he placed the blame on a hotheaded officer in the staff who ordered these tanks to move forwards in a rush to reach the Rhein. He described several 88's and other caliber anti-tank guns engaging their tanks from a distance, and how the road was too marshy on either side of the road to get of the road, so the wrecks of other tanks prevented much movement.. The tanks advanced far enough ahead of their pinned down infantry to be engaged by enemy infantry from both ditches on either side of the road with panzerfausts and panzerschrecks. Part of his job was recovering these wrecked vehicles, which he never went into detail about. Rest in peace Richard.

[@owenjacobson9794]

Animation keeps getting better and better! Requesting a story on Heinrich Severloh.

[@Fortenurg]

You could make the footage showed in museum movie rooms explaining the displays. It is SO GOOD.

[@edmoran869]

You just keep getting better!

[@BloodlMagic]

"yeehaw!" *-he nonchalantly shouts*

[@IceLord9091]

The quality of yarn hub videos has improved so much. Well done!

[@legomill1068]

Another masterpeice! I have been waitng all week even though I have been away from a device

[@justasimplegamer129]

Ive been wondering about the perspective of the 2 shermans that survived a full night like its Fury (2015) all over its atmosphere during that fight. Those guys were safe thanks to the Cowboy that put fear onto the infantrymen. Pretty much holding them back from getting too close, unknowingly

[@nzmonsterman]

The final tally of the battle for Rheinberg. CCB men of the 8th Armored accomplished their mission, but the defense put up by the Germans in an attempt to hold open an escape route to Wesel was nothing less than outstanding. The 49th AIB suffered 68 casualties, while the 36th had 131 either wounded or killed in action. From the German ranks, 512 prisoners were taken and 350 killed. The 36th Tank Battalion lost a total of 41 tanks. Company B had lost all but six tanks. Company A fared somewhat better, but a final count showed 11 of its tanks knocked out. Company D, which had been ordered to attack from the southwest, left 17 of its 18 tanks along the road and the remaining tank had to be withdrawn.

[@arnonart]

unbelievable! once again you nailed it!

[@cosmoboy707]

Such a quality and dedication is appearent, the creator is criticly underrated!

[@christiaan12321]

It really is a fascinating microcosm of the war on the western front in a way - all those clever tactics and ingenious defences, and the Americans just keep pushing until they break anyway. Because they can, and so they will.

[@ianlimbo1352]

Tucker: **One of his arms are taken out** Also Tucker: *"Youve yeed your last haw brother"*

[@Sneaky_Jesus]

They pushed even that the odds were against them, that's courage and again amazing work yarnhub keep up the good work.

[@triadwarfare]

This is how wars should be fought, where one side does not have overwhelming advantage over the other.

[@bedwars341]

1:52 Bro takes so much ammunition to kill 1 person

[@itisyebadger]

The animation has gotten so realistic!

[@360CMking]

Amazing story this channel deserves a like and comment on everything they post so even more can see the videos

[@vangard9725]

8:12 at the time this was an amazing feat, simply because the shermans we're the only tanks in service to have a vertical stabilizer meaning they could move and shoot!

[@dasboot5903]

It was a hell of the real story of bravery of the American tankers, during WW II !!!

[@ethenjennings5800]

These animations and textures are amazing

[@keithallver2450]

A one-armed Cowboy with Balls of Steel.

[@RaymondHatton-do4dp]

Que music from AC/DC you got the biggest balls of them all intensifies.