Erhard Milch to the Rescue! BATTLESTORM STALINGRAD E48
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- čas přidán 17. 09. 2023
- Erhard Milch takes over the Luftwaffe's effort to deliver supplies in the Stalingrad airlift. But even though he does make improvements, his efforts are undermined before he even began as Pitomnik airfield is overrun, and a host of bad events overtakes Paulus's Sixth Army.
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⚔️ If you like Stalingrad, you may also enjoy historian Anton Joly's CZcams channel "Stalingrad Battle Data". Link: / @armageddon4145
If you'd like to learn more about the 64th Army, check out Dann Falk's book on the 64th Army, and his website here: falkenbooks.com/
Historian Jason D. Mark also has a website where you can purchase his books from : www.leapinghorseman.com/
Check out Egor Kobyakov's Stalingrad articles here - warspot.net/users/201-egor-ko...
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History isn’t as boring as some people think, and my goal is to get people talking about it. I also want to dispel the myths and distortions that ruin our perception of the past by asking a simple question - “But is this really the case?”. I have a 2:1 Degree in History and a passion for early 20th Century conflicts (mainly WW2). I’m therefore approaching this like I would an academic essay. Lots of sources, quotes, references and so on. Only the truth will do.
For the first time this series, I can see the end truly coming.
Probably another two episodes, maybe three
@@TheImperatorKnight You have done amazing work with this lengthy Battlestorm documentary. It's especially significant seeing you carry on when, week after week the evidence became overwhelming from our perspective how incredibly pointless the fighting was. There is something deeply disturbing on a spiritual level to bear witness, in great detail, to the suffering of hundreds of thousands of people condemned to fight and bleed and die for territory that would bear the scars of combat for generations. Thank you for your determination to bring clarity and understanding to one of the longest, hardest, and in many ways worst battles in the history of contemporary warfare. Stalingrad is difficult to understand, in part due to the deliberate obfuscation of the record by some who were involved. But it is worthy of our contemplation for its scale and its significance in the context of greater events. In some ways, it was a mad time with mad people engaged in deadly violence seeking to accomplish mad goals. Battlestorm Stalingrad has very evidently not been easy to produce. Kudos to you for your epic work, and for your shining regard for decency. You are a legend amongst historians. God bless you and your family. Amen.
No, the germans can still fight and turn around the situation
@TIK will hold off Soviets for few more months 😁
@@TheImperatorKnight Two, so we get 50 episodes... A round number, like the round heads... Who cut off heads... Royal heads... Well a single head...
Every new Stalingrad episode shows you have not lost anything from your fastball.
This series is beyond epic! Absolutely stunning work TIK.
it seriously is, I don't even have the words.... it's been absolutely amazing watching this battle that I've heard about my whole life, unfold in such detail.
I can't believe it's coming to an end. It seemed absolutely endless.
This will be available for future generations, it is a legacy work.
@@winstonsmith8482 a WWII fan and never 'heard' of Stalingrad... which Riech do you live in?
I hope he does the Battle of France next. Always wanted a detailed presentation of the Panzerwaffe driving nonstop for 60 hours through the Ardennes high on Pervitin.
Thank you, TIKhistory.
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The goat
Hear hear!!!!!
I got to say I can't even watch these last episodes It's just painful
1:17 the term "bloody losses" is a literal translation from "blutige Verluste". Blutige isn't a swearword in German, it means "losses in blood, i.e. dead and wounded", so losses in men. The term is hardly used today but was used a lot in Germany in ww2 from what I read in German.
I love all of the German officers who were loyal Nazis until they started losing, then the H man was a madman.
And then the West hired them to write the official histories of the war.
And then Western governments parrotted their claims to keep Adenauer and friends happy.
Sycophantic bootlickers are always loyal, most of all to their own preservation and advancement.
At your feet or at your throats
I mean, the high command probably killed Hitler and his family themselves, afraid of all the dirt they knew about them. It's convenient to blame everything on Hitler and say "i just followed orders" when he's dead and cant say "Hey, that was actually your own initiative."
That is the nature of regimes like this. Full of rats who are happy to serve as long as they're pockets and bellies are full. When it goes wrong they immediately start looking for a way off the sinking ship. I'm sure H man himself was aware of this by 42
I know this is not directly related to the battle of Stalingrad but i think Erhard Milch would make a good subject for a video himself , Given his Seniority in the Luftwaffe he is not as well known by a lot people as you might expect, There was a little known plan that he put to Hitler for a airborne invasion of Britain shortly after Dunkirk that not many people know about and I have only seen one brief mention of in one WW2 Documentary
Also founded Lufthansa airline, and some other big stuff.
That's what should have happened
And he's Jewish.
Might seem strange but I find these Battlestorm series relaxing. Not just Stalingrad, all of them. There's really nothing like it out there and the quality of sources, historical articulation and detail of events is unparalleled.
I don't have to feel on guard with them. "How much am I missing?" "Who is lying?" I feel its going slow and detailed enough that I don't need to worry. I don't know if anyone else is like me, but if material is too shallow I feel like I'm wasting my life on it, or I look at the long road ahead of now needing to do research for what to watch or read next so i'm not caught off guard.
I fall asleep at night to a detailed historical account of the most horrific battle in history.
Good to listen to while modeling
Got Milch!? :D
Love how you sneak in the hints that you're not too buried in the history to miss the here and now. :)
truly awesome work TIK as always. The Battle of Stalingrad was my presentation in high school when we had the WW2 era on study schedule. I prepared 52 pages long brochures with maps, drawings, explanations and examples. Presented it in front of my classmates and the teacher for almost an hour, drawing maps, tactics and stuff on the whiteboard. After that the teacher was so amazed that she requested me to present it to two more classes and I was relieved from the my own class attendance for the rest of the day. I am a kind of a nerd concerning WW2 so you channel and mainly this series is invaluable for me. BIG THANK YOU! :)
Cool teacher, great student! 👨🎓
The open-book/author profile/text screens are a really cool upgrade. They allow for the viewer to better understand who-wrote-what-where. I may need to copy that style. Congrats TIK!
I know its taken a lot out of you, but take comfort in the fact, that this series is going to be the 'yard stick' on the subject of Stalingrad for a very long time.
I hope you continue to explain other campaigns in the future.
Truly, I would use this as a teacher. I'd just let the video run.
Another amazing episode. I was particularly struck by the quote of Kershaw "Distortions of the truth were built into the communications system of the Third Reich at every level - most of all in the top echelons of the regime." This goes to show how exceptional TIK's battelstorm series has been. Not only providing unparalleled detail on the tactical and operational movements of the forces but also providing keen insight into the strategic operations of the Third Reich's leadership. First TIK clearly identified the strategic logistical necessity of Germany acquiring the russian oil fields in order to fuel its war efforts; he also has detailed the failure of the logistical infrastructure to bring adequate supplies to German forward positions in Russia; and now he clearly illustrates another catastrophic failure: the failure of Senior OKW leadership to inform Hitler of the limitations of it's logistical services to supply it's 1942 Fall Blau campaign. Had Hitler and other senior leadership been confronted by the logistical facts on the ground, OKH may have planned much more limited goals for Fall Blue and concentrated its resources on capturing the oil fields. Now whether or not this would have resulted in 'success' is probably mute. The Soviets would still have been able to marshal large forces for a counter attack on a vastly overextended southern front, and it is doubtful that even if the oilfields were captured, that the Germans could ever have transported the oil to a refinery. Thank you TIK!
i heard a book on tape (that i got at cracker barrel) during a trip across the country, a book called "bureaucracy", about a rand corporation study of the US military bureaucracy during the vietnam war, and they found that every time information went up the chain of command, the information was distorted to benefit the lower office. So LBJ et al thought the war was nearly won when the tet offensive happened. I wonder if this is just the nature of bureaucracy, or should i say, bureaucrats.
The way you describe Hitler's reactions to the ever growing suffering of the troops in Stalingrad is another great example of the fact that Hitler was a human being who had thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It is also a great example of his racism in the fact that he cared so much for the suffering of his own men in Stalingrad but cared little for the suffering he was causing on the Jews, Slavs, and other races he deemed inhuman. Thanks for another great episode Tik, you never cease to amaze.
Have you done a video on “Why you should care about Stalingrad” or the philosophical importance or lessons from Stalingrad. Something to serve as a motivation to get into the series that are a bit deeper than just general interest
No, but that's a good idea. I have thought of something else relating to Stalingrad that probably needs to be done, but I'll make a video on that
@@TheImperatorKnight Outstanding and much appreciated. The best part of your channel is i know that if i show up early enough after a video drops you will most likely respond. NEVER stop doing that .
Enjoy your week brother
Are you planning on doing a comprehensive overview of losses and casualties for both sides at the end of the Battlestorm? Cause there seems to be a lot of discrepancies between sourse that I have found, and it would cool to see your take on the matter. It would interesting to see the losses during the three specific phases: fighting leading up to the battle, the city fight and the soviet counteroffensive
Seconded, I'm having trouble finding much in english
One can imagine the expression on Wilhelm Keitel's face while he was shaking his fist at Winrich Behr. He must've been really furious with him for his report. 😁
Dear TIK. I'm broke. Got the flu and my girlfriend left me. It's all the weather's fault!
Imagine being a young, healthy Luftwaffe pilot flying into the Kessel, suffering a hard landing, and then suddenly joining the zombie horde into a slow and agonizing eventual death.
TIK, great job. I'm sure "2 more days" became a grim joke amongst the German troops. And to get an idea how "stunned" high command was, the Germans were on their heels in North Africa with the Battle of Tunisia in full swing at the same time. Bad times indeed.
Great episode! How is old Chuikov doing? Anymore "near death" experiences (he's up to what 12?)
I learned so much in this episode, I had never heard the idea of the air lift exacerbating the situation before, but it makes perfect sense. It would have been much better for the soldiers to have been making that march to captivity on full bellies (of horse meat) in December, than starved and exhausted in February. Thanks TIK, I can't wait to watch this whole series from beginning to end. What an opus.
It's amazing to see what just one competent person placed in charge can do, even when all is lost.
Finally. The next episode of stalingrad is out :D
50 years ago, my wife and I would listen to the letters from Stalingrad during the Christmas break while at UW Madison. The letter I remember to this date is from a piano player. He lamented that his playing days were over since frostbite claimed many of his fingers. The suffering had to have been horrendous.
A truly legendary study of a tragic and epic event.
Congrats TIK.
This series is absolutely brilliant. Best iv saw in all my life. The magnitude and length of this battle is hard to grasp. The ferocity of the fighting is unimaginable. It must have been sheer hell on earth for all involved. How the Germans resisted for so long when starving and in freezing temperatures is a testimony to their fighting ability and discipline. I doubt as long as mankind lives on this planet there will ever be a battle of this magnitude again. Great video Tik. You should release this on DVD. How this has not made the history channel i do not know.
Part of their fighting was do to fear of the Soviets and their retaliation for German atrocities.
It's larger than most wars in terms of men and material - and casualties.
Anytime I start feeling overwhelmed, I remember the 6th Army in the pocket and feel peace😌
Thanks, TIKhistory, for everything you've done. We're almost to the end of the story about this battle which I believe was one of the biggest turning points in WW2, but certainly not the only one.
The Stalingrad information you have managed to gather is just insane. This series in incredible.
The story of Stalingrad is very moving. Told by you it's not only very moving but really touching
This series of yours has had me captivated from day one and the amazing detail and research you go into to make all this genuinely blows my mind TIK. You deserve the vacation of a lifetime for making this for us all.
Have a great day buddy ❤
Thanks for pushing this till the end. It is probably most detailed and nuanced Report on any military operation on CZcams.
The incredible effort continues. This is an amazing work which should remain for posterity.
This kind of work you do, from discussing Stalingrad to discussing the cult of gnosticism are things people will look back upon and this: "These are the works of a great man."
Great, TIK! Finally another episode. I was waiting for it eagerly. That's exactly why I have become a Patreon. ONE THING: At this point Hitler surely had realized that the Russians were way stronger than he had expected, he also knew that he himself had no more reserves, no fuel, no food, no soldiers, no panzers, no ammo etc. So WHAT should he tell the young officer? "Young man, I have nothing to provide to you. Go back to Stalingrad and die." Really? No! A man in his position mustn't show any weakness. The people around him learn, that he "lives no longer in reality", but deep inside he surely was well aware of the critical and weak state he was in. But he didn't show.
The future brings both happiness and trepidation, I have truly enjoyed every second of this series and can’t wait to see what the next battle storm is ( I’m hoping a return to the western desert!)! But this series has forever changed my perception of not only the battle but the eastern front as a whole and will forever be something I’m curious about, thank you Tik for all your hard work , every second shows !
Just finished my 7th rewatch of the hole series 😅
Oh wow! Which episode is your favourite?
Very hard question. I honestly can't choose a favorite episode they're all so detailed and informative. But the most impactive episode to me would have to be episode 9 at the 26 minute mark. I'm honestly unable to feel any sympathy from the Germans and Soviets, but the civilians caught in the line of fire makes my heart sink.
Each episode in this series is a masterpiece. Great stuff TIK.
I don’t know where you find the time to do all this
Neither do I...!
Always thrilled to wake up to some damned fine history. Thanks for persevering Tik.🎉
At home layed off painting my house, thank you so much Tik! I’ve been following this series and your channel for what feels like ever now lol. I love your
Perspective on these topics. Never thought I’d
Be that into hyper inflation either, but hey here we are eagerly awaiting the next episode of whatever!
Thank you Tik❤️❤️❤️
Weekly reminder to not overwork yourself and take breaks if you need them TIK
Thanks but it's not happening. I'm prioritising finishing this series and will take a break once it's done
@@TheImperatorKnight i worry for you
respect@@TheImperatorKnight
@@grathem9789 My friends and family worry about me too, but the show must go on
@@TheImperatorKnight well i can respect that however you did say that after stalingrad there might something else in the future in your behind the scenes video when you fully covert over though you will probably never touch a battlestorm series format like stalingrad ever again lol
Needed this today. Just lost my job. Gonna twist one up and try and relax. Much love and respect from Cleveland
Simply the best piece of detailed history on YT. Thank you TIK.
I realize you we will probably Breathe a sigh of relief when this series is over. However, you should be proud of your accomplishment. This is truly an amazing Tour de force overview of the Stalingrad campaign. Congratulations on your accomplishment - you deserve it.👍
This is truly a riveting tale, masterfully presented by TIK. I'm always excited to see a new episode drop.
This is the 48th, almost hour long video about the epic battle of Stalingrad! Man, you are, yourself a hero, presenting this important turn-point of the war in such a detail.
Bro keep up your hard work. I love all of the detail in your videos! It’s clear you’re impeccable with your research… and I’m so glad someone spends the time putting together the facts from multiple sources. I know it’s time consuming and at times must feel overwhelming!
Keep it up mate. Your videos and info are top notch!
The grimdark depression of the last fits before the body turns still to corpse makes this quality production hard to stomach.
This has been an epic series so far, thanks for continuing to see it through
The end of the 6th Army is drawing inexorably near, looking forward to the next episode Professor TIK 👍
I don't get why the Soviet spent so many men to attack troops which would have surrender in the future for sure...
You could ask exactly the same questions about Tunis a few months later.
@@alanpennie8013 but they did surrender en masse there
Excellent job, you’re almost there! Been following you for years and way before this series started. You had a lot of hard moments with Stalingrad, but glad to see you’re almost through it. Sure you see the light at the end of the tunnel now!
Amazing series. The best war documentary ever made. So glad you kept going.
Excellent as always TIK. Thank you for every little detail that no one else mentions
So glad to see you back, doing what you do so well.
Amazing. Simply amazing. We approach the tragic finale before the final curtains fall...
thank you for this new episode of this saga, I really appreciate your fantastic effort
Another excellently informative video. This Stalingrad series bring to life the truth about the great battle. My compliments, TIK.
What a great episode. I'm already planning to do the watching of the whole series again, even just to admire the effort put in and quality of the outcome. Long live The Imperator Knight.
The Stalingrad series really is back, quality presentation. Thank you.
Awesome historical storytelling! Can't thank you enough.
All of the words to describe this series have already been said. Epic, truly epic. The time and work that you have put into this series is also truly epic! Thanks Tik.
The series is positively magnificent! Also the thumbnails are getting to a whole new level!
Thank you for your hard work.
They say a man born to hang will never drown, but Milch defies that because he didn't hang. Milch barely escaped with his neck for his part in the Luftwaffe's medical experiments at Dachau. I think he should have been hanged for his role in the slave labor program alone, but I guess the IMT thought they couldn't hang him while letting Speer live.
when is the eugenics one coming? Do you plan to make any video race stuff? I know its a controversial topic but I like your clear explanations.
I'm hopeful the eugenics video will be out next week, or maybe the week after. It's been a difficult one, and I've actually changed my mind on the whole thing since I last mentioned it
Truly you have created an epic which stands tall compared to all other CZcams videos on the conflict! Thanks for keeping to your principles.
TIK, I found your channel in the kast few months and have since watched (I think) every episode of Battlestorm Stalingrad. I know you have documented your troubles finishing the series, but you should be seriously proud of what you have created
What a good content, never had i seen such good series of videos with immersion in one battle.🤩🤩🤩
Thanks, TIK, for another fantastic episode. I cannot wait for the next one. Cheers.
Thank you TIK. I enjoyed this new episode IMMENSELY!!
Leaving a like but will watch it later. I know this one will be a great one. Greetings from Brazil TIK
What a journey! Throughout this series I have been on the edge of my seat even though history has already been written! I thank you for making this. I look forward for the end of this series and the beginning of the next if you so choose.
A brilliant episode TIK. Thanks for the good work.
I caught up to the previous episode 2 days ago and boom the next one is out!
Thank you!
As usual. Excellent work and narrated in an outstanding way.
Another excellent episode, thank you!
one more push to get this epic to its conclusion. There are no words to describe this series but its been very well done.
It would be wonderful is TIK could continue the series with the events of Operation Little Saturn. It is such a good work and it will also help future historians.
Another incredible episode. Worth waiting for TIK - so.... take it easy and don't rush the next one mate !
Enjoying your content, it's like reading a book with animatons. Thanks for the video, as we can all tell you put a lot of effort into them.
Keeps our boy out of trouble...
Please keep up the good work! I've been a student of this battle for 50+ years, and I'm learning from your videos.
Milch was an able leader, but by the time he took over the airlift, it was too late.
Listening to TIK while driving across South Dakota!
Fantastic video. All the horrors of Stalingrad come to light in this series.
Thank you for all the great episodes! Greetings from italy
P.s: every time that I try to do a post about nazism i use a lot of your sources and i am very proud to say that these posts were inspired by your great efforts 😊 thank you tik again
B S E48, made my day! TIK history is the gold standard. really ramped up my stalingrad reading. thx again.
Watched the entire series again. Great stuff Tik.
Spectacular episode as always.
Thanks TIK, great work again! 🙏
Thank you as always TIK.
Thanks, Tik, This series is incredible
New Battlestorm episode means it's gonna be a good day👍🏻
Wow this is fantastic again. The whole series has been fantastic.
Such a great depiction TIK!!
I am so hyped for the next episode!
I gasped when I saw this on my feed. Thank you
Ive absolutely adored this series , and the work you have put in with the imagery of the different units . I play a game called Enlisted, and there is a Stalingrad campaign in the game. That allows you to play as these different units .so thank you for providing these insights to the different Axis units.
an epic saga 3 YEARS in making, nearing conclusion...Amazing!