Purple Heart - US Military Decoration - Sabaton History 027 [Official]
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- The Purple Heart is arguably one of the most iconic military decorations in the American military. The Sabaton Song 'Purple Heart' is about the origins and story behind the famous medal.
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Purple Heart Day is celebrated on the 7th of August, and while we usually don't seek anniversary dates to publish our episodes on, this one lined up pretty well. In any case, this episode is not about a song or a person, but about the origin story of a military decoration. We personally think that this worked out pretty well, and we hope that you do too! If you do, please consider supporting us on Patreon so we can continue making more videos like this one -> www.patreon.com/sabatonhistory
(US Army) In WW1 those wounded or gassed were authorized to wear a chevron on the lower left sleeve of the uniform coat. It was a PFC stripe so no special medallion or ribbon was created or produced. What's confusing is the PFC stripe was used in the same location to note overseas service. To date I haven't found any memos or directives covering the use and positioning of either award. I'm not sure if there was a difference in how the stripe was mounted, for example...stripe pointed down vs pointed up. A great uncle was in WW1 and his jacket had the stripe but we didn't know of his jacket until after he died.
Sabaton History for some reason this song makes me think of the Battle of Hill 400
Crazy the invasion of Japan was going to have so many casualties and thus a surplus of purple hearts that what almost lasted 60 years
Better to get used for anniversary publishes. The 28th of October closes fast...
I'm still confused as to why you didn't do Primo Victoria on June 6th.
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Although I honestly don't care, you guys are too awesome, keep it up!
“Alright, here’s a medal honouring those who have done great deeds in combat”
McArthur: “gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme”
That illustrates so vividly the narcissistic, pompous character of Douglas "BugOut Doug" MacArthur.
McArthur:
Also McArthur:
I was going to bring up the same point, but you guys beat me too it.
Had to do a report on that pussy and the more I found out the more I have disdain for a coward like him. When I was training cadets at west point one of the females though she was going to be funny and say she wanted to be just like him. Long story short, by the time I was done she was in tears and few others, that thought her comment was funny, wouldn't even look me in the eye. If it was my call he would be stripped of all awards and rank.
Although you see more and more officers claiming injury to get a purple heart. It's so bad I've seen a lieutenant get one for bumping his hand on a Humvee and claim it was a snipers ricochet. Yet fighting men with chronic injuries, due to their injuries, received nothing.
Good song. I like it.
@@CRAZYUNCLE117 Read about Paul Revere and his career as an artillery officer to destroy another american "legend" ;)
Reminds me of the Obama giving himself a medal meme.
In the Army we called the Purple Heart the "Enemy Marksmanship Badge"
Good one
Should open one day with:
- I'm Indy Neidell...
- ... and I'm not!
This one's going to make me emotional. Let's do it.
I hope you liked the episode!
i decided to take out my grandfathers purple heart out while watching this. Its quite emotional now that hes gone.
My condolences!
I recomended your channel to a girl on my first day of history college class today. This is our reward for that?
Awesome! I hope she likes it!
Gl dude
I earned mine August 11th, 2007, in Baghdad. I still have a piece of the 107 mm rocket that almost got me, kept at home. To this day, I still get headaches and sleep trouble from the blast and bits of concrete that hit my head.
When a Swedish Heavy Metal Band knows more about US history than a supermajority of the people living there.
Sadly, but then why learn when all you have to do is say "thank you for your service" and never think of it again? The "Last of the Light Brigade" by Kipling is as relevant as always.
Military History is ignored in most educational systems. They only look at the general or encompassing point. So no its not that they know more, its the base of more is not taught
@Col. Commissar Ibram Gaunt
Education was never meant to educate the people, it was meant to indoctrinate them.
I was one of those kids who liked to explore history before I was supposed to learn it. I remember knowing quite alot about the world wars by the time I was to learn about them in middle and high school
I’m fortunate enough to have my Great Uncles Purple Heart from WWII.
While I know not what he did to be awarded it, I do know that this small piece of metal and fabric must have an amazing story tied to it.
It's a shame you don't know the story behind the medal. Would be interesting to dig that story up.
@@SabatonHistory Unfortunately we know nothing about him, except that he was probably with the 852nd engineer aviation batallion
@@lunageek520 , you can look up the history of that unit & the reasons why people got their medals. Cheers!
07 August 1782: General George Washington creates the “Badge for Military Merit”, which became the "Purple Heart". Another great, informative Sabaton History episode!
Thanks!
Sabaton History just another example of George Washington’s continual influence on America today.
My mother's good friends husband was awarded the purple heart in Nam and to this day he refuses to tell anyone how or why and I can't say I blame him those are memories I don't think anyone would want to re live
"I got shot in the buttocks." Forrest Gump
:)
A great friend of mine got one when he served in Korea. It was 16 years after I got to know him that he finally told us that he had been awarded the medal. The next year my JROTC unit (130ish people) thanked him for his service, brought tears to his eyes. He was a great man and I miss him to this day.
9:38 i know it was used but it's strange to see a MP-40 on Vietnam.
Wak
soviets supplied the NVA with captured german and other axis equipment
@@preussen4983 yep. They gave them Kar98k's
@@thenoobgameplays not only Kar98k's but MP40's,FG42's,MG42's and LFH18 Artillery
@@preussen4983 LFH18?
One of the things I really appreciate about Sabaton- they go out of their way to highlight and show respect to all kinds of historical/military traditions throughout the world without bias, and you can tell they’re really sincere. 🇺🇸🇸🇪🤘👍
gillecroisd 92 ^ sadly CZcams doesn’t like history channels that don’t align with their beliefs (whether neutral like SH or completely opposite of their views). Just look at how they are banning history channels and banned Knight SGC because he promoted “hate speech” threw his Ghost Division music video.
Cherish this channel while it exists, because who knows how much longer they have before CZcams claims hate speech.
howard baxter Knight SSG is a really good channel. CZcams keeps fucking him over.
MacArthur awarding himself first is the most MacArthur thing I've heard of
Great and informative episode. A beautiful tribute to the men and women who serve for their country ❤
Ja das finde ich auch.LG Alex🤘
Thanks Bexora!
I'm really glad you mentioned the manufacturing/stockpiling of Purple Hearts for the estimated number of casualties of Operation Downfall. I once did a paper on the proposed invasion and came across that information, really did open up my eyes when I thought about it and it really needs to be talked about more nowadays.
You're welcome!
Nothing conveys just how horrified everyone was at the grim prospect of Downfall as that does. The sheer scale of what they expected to lose hits hard. Then you find out just how much more prepared the home islands of Japan were, how far they intended and expected to fight compared to the estimates. We know most of the preparations because of how sudden the end was, and the realistic projection that they would have needed to make more Purple Hearts? That chills the soul.
Has Indy watched 'The Pacific' yet?
No, but he plans to
Almost finished with it, started watching it since last episode.
Sabaton History it’s good. It’s made by the same people who did band of brothers however it is a very different kind of story
@@hatethegame82 better than band of brothers imo.
@@De_Futura the combat looks much better
My grandfather and my grandmother both received Purple Hearts in WWII
My Purple Heart is one of very few possessions that I truly treasure.
I have received the purple Heart while fighting in the 101st in Paktika, Afghanistan in 2010. Its awesome to understand the history of something you have earned. Thank you for the music you bring. Cant wait till October, when i see you guys at the Agora
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Interesting how an old song got rewritten for what I see as one of the most memorable tracks of _Primo Victoria_
I like how the chorus has a bit of a melancholic atmosphere to it, to emphasize that this medal isn't awarded to just any soldier, but one who is willing to give his own life to save that of others. It still gives me chills whenever I listen to it.
We salute those who have given their lives and minds to protect this great country of America.
Thank you for everything, you brave Souls.
Another Purple Heart recipient was Sergeant Stubby of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Yankee Div. He received his for heroism and being wounded in action. He was wounded twice during the 17 battles in which he fought. With no regard for his own safety, he would run out into No Man's land to find wounded soldiers and alert the medics to their location. At the Battle of the Argonne, he also captured a German spy single-handedly and held the man until his unit came back for him. He was a hero and deserves his own Sabaton song, IMO. He was a high speed, low drag pitbull. 🤘😁🍺
My grandfather is 92 years old. When he was in Korea he was hit by a enemy mortar and was taken out of the fight for a while. He never received a purple heart :(
You can now apply for one posthumously at the Ministry of Defense.
Jon Blumming the Dutch Judo expert and Korea veteran, despite being from the Dutch army, also received the purple heart. Actor and singer Rijk de Gooijer (Dutch) received the medal for his wound he sustained near Nijmegen in 1944 and joined the allied forces.
This song made me cry because it reminded me of my great grandfather, which he told stories to us when he was alive about his experiences in World War II. I can’t remember much of it because I was still quite young when he passed away. Purple Heart has to be my favourite song.
You know, MacArthur would make a good subject for a Sabaton song, from "I shall return" to "just fadeaway". Heck, call it American Caesar. And slip in a few riffs from Jimmy Webb's MacArthur Park to make a few of us laugh.
I hope that Sabaton at some point, will make an official Sabaton version of the Area51 cover song of Fields of Verdun. if for no other reasons than it would be hilarious.
Maybe they'll play it live when playing a gig near the place, but I doubt they'll actually release it
The *_what?_*
This is why I LOVE this channel! So much information the average joe otherwise, probably wouldn't ever hear. Thank you!
you're welcome!
It’s great to see a group of guys, a band even better, from a different country who dont have that “America sucks” attitude. Love you Sabaton. You too Indy!
They're apolitical. Respect given to all brave soldiers and heroes on all sides. It's a tough line to walk, but they do it.
Thank you, Sabaton, for Honoring America's Heroes! You're more patriotic than a number of people who live in this country. I would love to just sit and talk with you guys about military history. I am a combat vet (Iraq 07/08), my wife is a combat vet (Iraq multiple tours) (still serving after 21 years) my mother was the first female in the Air National Guard, my father served in the Army in Korea, my father-in-law served in the Navy during Vietnam, my grandfather and great uncle both served in Germany in WWII, I have several family members who served during WWI, and I have several family members who served the Union Army during the Civil War. At least those are the ones that I know about, I may have had family members serve in other conflicts as well that I don't know about yet.
Now that I am sitting here thinking about it, my family has been involved in wars going back the last six generations. Damn, that hits me like a ton of fucking bricks. Hopefully, one day my family will know peace.
My big little brother has one. I'd give all the world to have him instead. 😭💔🇺🇸 💜
9:38 There's an interesting story behind that clip that I'd love to know. Looks to be a US soldier in a Huey with an MP38 or 40.
I’m not going to claim to be an expert on the subject, But I think it’s more likely that the gun you’re talking about is the swedish made “Kulsprutepistol m/45”. If you want to learn more about it check out this link here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustav_m/45
Probbablly an MP40. Either a soviet supplied one too the northern forces and later captured or a former French or CIA weapon.
Milleniumsword, you might be right( I do not know enough about the weapons used during the vietnam war to say that you’re wrong. However what I do know is that for a short period swedish companies exported a lot of m/45s to the us armed forces. Which from the right angle can actually look pretty similar to an mp40.
Members of the NVA and VC were well known for using weapons from all over the world (they used what ever they could get their hands on) and there were many case of US soldiers picking up such weapons either as keepsakes or as a extra backup weapon.
Still not sure how my grandfather got a WW1 Imperial German Luger P-08 but he got it while he was there.
@@adamjones6944 there's a story going around about a US soldier who was old enough to have served in WW2 who recalled hearing the distinctive sound of a MG42 being fired at his men, they were unable to capture the men and the weapon, but 8mm Mauser casings were found in the area
My Uncle, Kenneth F Lopes received the Purple Heart during Korea, while serving in the US Army. 23rd Regiment 2nd Infantry Division.
I know a lot of people don't like the U.S, particularly the modern country, but it's awesome to see Sabaton make a song about honouring our fallen, and it's nice to see people from around the world appreciate our country for the good things we've done. I understand not liking the U.S. from a foreign perspective, but it's great to see people are grateful for what we have given to their countries in the past.
FOR SABATON: Some Veteran friends introduced your group and songs to a Disabled American Veterans meeting not long ago and also advised us of the Sabaton History clips which are surprisingly factual with all the altered versions that exist out there. Needless to say we are in the process of getting albums and doing our own analysis of each song (no complaints to date). Though prior to my own era (having served 1971-1995 in the Air Force with multiple combat tours), I have always been miffed at few actually know that that iconic Marine Memorial of the flag raising at Iwo Jima in world war 2 was actually for a publicity shot since some commanders wanted a larger more visible flag displayed. The first group of Marines actually braved enemy sniper fire to get their flag hoisted...but to the masses are all but forgotten. Probably the best article can be found here: nationalinterest.org/blog/raising-flag-iwo-jima-story-one-most-famous-photos-all-time-26421 Would love to see that original group remembered and immortalized in song. Thank you not just for your great band, but for reminding so many of history. Salute.
and if those wounded of mind and spirit are deemed not eligible for the purple then there should be a separate award for such wounds, for wound they are indeed.
I'm from the town where Washington handed out the first Purple Hearts during the Revolutionary War! (Newburgh, NY)
cool!
I always thought Nightchild and Purple heart sounded way to similar.
Now I know
Any American given this medal is a true hero, they are willing to die for our freedoms. Thank you Sabaton for honoring the Americans who are willing to die for our rights. This song always make me cry when I listen to it.
*for oil and money
@@kpisti680 Did they storm the beaches of Normandy for oil? What about the Argonne Forest? The Korean Peninsula?
The pantagon thinks PTSD is "treatable"!? My god... In that case losing a leg shouldn't qualify for the purple heart, after all you can "treat" it by getting a prosthetic. Absolutely ridiculous.
There is actually a unit that had the nickname "Purple Heart Battalion"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
My late grandfather, William Clarence Bunch Jr., was awarded the Purple Heart. He fought in World War II and was the sole survivor of a tank explosion when they drove over a landmine; he lost his left leg as a result. I don't know if his fallen comrades were also awarded the PH posthumously, but I think they deserve it. Most likely it was awarded posthumously to their families.
My grandfather would have loved to hear this song. He passed away back in 2000 just before Christmas, after two decades of battling various health issues, but fought till the end like the warrior he was.
Thank you Sabaton for such a beautiful and moving tribute to my grandfather, his comrades, and all who have been wounded and killed in the heat of battle. ✊✊✊✊✊
A great episode Sabaton. My grandfather was a receipt of the Purple Heart from the Korean War and it was great to see all the history of the medal told in such a cool way. And because you have me thinking of my grandpa I have a topic suggestion for Sabton The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and the Chosin Few.
My grandfather received two purple hearts around 2007 . might have been earlier. I remember the sentiment around that being "it's about time."
If I remember correctly he was with the marines as a cook and got hit by shrapnel on Guadalcanal, and shot on Okinawa.
He also was witness to the pearl harbor attack, though he was stationed a few miles inland.
Interesting episode, Never knew the history behind the medal.
This makes me wish we got a Sabaton album based off of the Revolutionary war
I can't place my words but im so happy that the soliders who died or got injured are remembered as heroes.
This episode brought me to tears.
PTSD should definitely be a reason for the Purple Heart. My father suffers from PTSD from his years in service and trust me *he's still wounded.*
This. PTSD can be very cruel. IN World War 1, it sometimes led to soldiers being treated as cowards, and shot. However, people with PTSD are in urgent need of medical treatment, and care. They should be eligible for the Purple Heart.
My greatest Respekt for all this brave soldiers.I find it good that,,Purple Heart Medaille“.Sie haben Sie verdient!!!And by this pictures are coming tears.Dankeschön for tell the history.LG Alex🤘
You're welcome Alex!!
Stimmt, ist nur ein bißchen doof das man wenn man beim US-Militär PTSD kriegt nichts bekommt. Das sollten sie ändern.
@@smuu1996 Hey lieber Prussian SMN WGLT, das finde ich auch. Sie haben die Purple Heart Medaille genau so verdient!!! Hoffentlich wird das geändert!!!
LG Alex🤘
Best thing I get is my vehicle registration fees back.
Do you still have to wait 5 hours at the DMV?
All joking aside, thanks for your service.
A really really really really really really really really long name that no one cares about it’s done online, I just have to go to town hall to get my money refunded. Was my honor to have served you.
My permanent license plate is my fave part.
I was literally just listening to this song and then I see this video was posted 2 days ago (from when I posted this comment) good timing Sabaton! Stay metal and rock on!!
Bloody hell!
Now you've two made me so curious about it, that I'd like to search straightaway for unreleased Sabaton songs and demo versions.
Thanks Indy and Pär!
And that the reason why many PTSD Veterans wish they would have lost a arm or legg- to get the purple heart and get the benefit
God damn, it takes 45 years for an entire batch of medals to run out when you originally manufactured them for one operation. Like it or not, those nukes and also the Russian intervention did it's job well to prevent a disaster.
Gott sei dank!!! They didnt fire Atombomben!!! LG Alex🤘
The full 'WWII stockpile' ran out in 2000, the US had build up nearly a 1,5 million reserve of the decoration for us through the entire conflict. The high number of expected casualties for the invasion of Japan itself, particularly after the much tougher than anticipated battle for the Pacific, is one of the reason the US decided to go with an atomic attack.
Though there were more than half a million Purple Hearts left after the second World War, the number 'allocated' to Japan is quite significant as that number is essentially the total number of US casualties from the conflicts that followed in Korea, Vietnam, both Gulf Wars, and Afghanistan combined. Such loss of life, in quite a few cases over utter pointless and at times fully illegal conflicts. Tragic!
@@hephesto555666 yeah we live in a better nuke world than if operation downfall happened. Kinda insane to think saying the nukes "saved lives"
@@kstreet7438 It's a fascinating, if not somewhat chilling, event to think about. Naturally we're going into 'what if' on a lot of this stuff, very difficult for example to estimate how high the number of Japanese casualties could have been in the case of a protracted land war (or on the conscripted peoples of the region like the Seediq who were thrown at the Americans in places the Japanese thought were too hard to fight over and who had already suffered years to decades of cultural genocide at the hands of their imperial overlords).
That said a lot of historians don't actually think the nuclear attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima themselves were what eventually pushed imperial Japan to surrender.
Naturally it was another big drop in a quickly filling bucket, but even on the US' side of the conflict it wasn't the biggest or highest casualty attack on a civilian target during the battle for the Pacific. Tokyo, which along with nearly 70 other cities, was hit with conventional bombing and had a higher civilian casualty number. All of which did very little to sway the desperate last stand approach of a large segment of the Japanese army.
The final and vital drop in the bucket is generally seen as the Sovjet Union's declaration of war on Japan. With that juggernaut, finally, focusing its attention on the empire of the rising sun their forays into the region in the hopes of expansion (as well as a desperate need for resources like oil and rubber in part driven by US trade blockades earlier in the war) would have become impossible. In the words of deputy chief of staff Torashiro Kawabe "The absolute maintenance of peace in our relations with the Soviet Union is one of the fundamental conditions for continuing the war."
Then there's always the theoretical 'what if' scenario what would have happened should the US have delayed the nuclear attacks for a couple of days (for, I don't know, a technical problem lets say)? There's only three days between the bombs and Sovjet Union joining the conflict, while six days later Japan unconditional surrendered. Could this all have been avoided by a week's long delay, would we look at nuclear power and weapons differently if they hadn't been deployed on civilian targets in WWII. Food for thought!
The nukes were argued to be unnecessary by the commanders in the Pacific theatre and it isn't hard to see why. Japan's war council had met to discuss surrender before the first bomb was dropped. The Soviet invasion of Manchuria had shaken their faith in the Imperial Japanese Army's ability to fend off Downfall. The only reason the bombs were dropped is because Truman was intent on unconditional surrender. Acceding to the one condition the Imperial war council had(the safety and continued rule of the emperor) would have saved all of the lives lost in the atomic bombings as well as the projected casualties for Downfall.
Purple heart was the first song that I heard from sabaton. I was sold immediately. Great episode once again!
Thank you for this.
I am a medal collector (I have been longer than I have been a fan of Sabaton), I really appreciate this video a lot. I think medals can tell a hell of a story without the veteran being there to tell it. Sadly, I see far too many wind up in the trash or in the hands of ungrateful grandchildren who don't care about what granddad did in the war and who would sell them for next to nothing, I'll gladly take them to preserve their history and stories if I can. Someone has to care about veterans in this country.
I gave Hannes a cased WW2 era Purple Heart after their show in Houston, TX. I gave every member of the Swedish War Machine a medal that is mentioned in a song or has significance to a song or event. I gave four that Lauri Törni earned [Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Iron Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross], Tommy got an Order of the Red Star [for Hill 3234, each Soviet soldier at the battle received one of these awards]), I hope they liked them! :D
Thanks for the excellent video guys, the Operation Downfall order of Purple Hearts is largely unknown by a lot of Americans.
Thank you very much for your contribution! I haven't spoken to the band about this, but I'm amazed to read that you gave them those medals. I'm sure that they are very humbled by these gifts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and support!
@@SabatonHistory Thanks for the comment (and my apologies for the delayed response) :D I look forward to these vids every week!
A very interesting episode 💜 I am always at the point of crying when I hear this song...
Fantastic episode!
Thanks!
Sabaton History Does the Glorious Land have any historical connotations?
Father and Grandfather have both have purple hearts, thankfully skipped my brother and myself and now pray for it to skip my nephew (a M.P, in Kuwait).
When are you guys going to cover Wing Hussars? That's probably one of my favorite Sabaton songs and I've been excited for you guys to talk about it for awhile.
We'll get there ;)
I love Thursdays. I can literally stay occupied by my fantastic channels uploading all day. *And.* It's usually my day off
Thanks, Indy and Sabaton. Your gift is an amazing one
Awesome episode full of great information and respect to those who fought and fell for their country , much respect to these men and women and also to sabaton history
not a fan of your music but I really appreciate how you engage a larger audience and entertain them, whilst also teaching history.
Plus, your choruses are so epic and catchy.
I find myself singing along by the end of each video.
Thanks a lot for this comment! Make sure to check out Indy Neidells World War Two and TimeGhost History channel for some history minus the music ;)
YESS!! I’ve already considered this one of their best songs and one that had sadly been forgotten. Let this be the start of the revival.
Let's hope so!
It's a nice looking medal!
Thank you to all the ladies and gentlemen living and dead who fought for our country and all you that are living with wounds that may never heal thank you again
Thanks for a amazing story, as an American this song always held a special place in my heart. And that story at the end about stock piling Purple heats have me goosebumps. Thank you Sabaton history, thank you Indy and god speed to all the recipients of the Purple heart!
You are very welcome! Cheers!
This is why you gents are amazing. Always learning something new, and this episode is no exception. Thank you for another awesome episode.
You're very welcome!
Perfect episode, guys. Thanks for teaching us about the origins of a great piece of history.
You're welcome!
Do a video on rorkes drift!!
Another great episode, this really brings the songs to life.
Thanks!
This is the song that got me into Sabaton
Never thought I'd hear anything about this forgotten song
And yet here we are
here we go!
This one got me a little emotional. My technical training instructor, much like a father figure to an 18-year old version of myself freshly enlisted in the Air Force, received the Purple Heart as a result of the Khobar Towers attack. He passed in December of 2016 and is dearly missed. Rest in Peace, retired Air Force Master Sergeant Craig T. Brown.
Didn't know the history of the Purple heart was that complex in a way. I often would look at my grandfather's medals he earned in Vietnam and Iraq and the Purple heart he earned in Vietnam always stood out (He actually was supposed to earn two but the document was lost and the government didn't recognize it.). Actually I didnt even know there was a day for purple hearts till now. Awesome episode as always though!
Still seems wrong that PTSD isn't counted. It can be treated, sure, but it can't really be cured.
And technically, you can treat an amputee. Their logic is flawed at best, and the heart ought to be awarded for wounds of the mind as well.
I think one of the issues is because an physical wound can be easily documented, ie "PVT Smith was wounded on 5APR05 outside of Kabal" while a singular even may or may not cause PTSD or it might take several years before a Veteran may even know they have PTSD and is effected by it, or even at all. Like all military awards, and especially ones that grant you special benefits documentation is a very important thing and going back and documenting events that aren't that clear cut is a very hard thing to do.
Should we wait an episode of Sabaton History about The Attack of Dead Men?
I'm from Voronezh, Russia. Dead Men were from 226 Zemlyansk regiment. Zemlysnsk is the place near Voronezh. We are waitimg for your performance in our city!!!
We're definitely going to do that episode
@@SabatonHistory hey, question... is Sabaton going to make a song about the invasion of poland from 2 sides? If they already have, can you tell me the title?
Definitely among my favorite Sabaton songs. Has such that patriotic yet somber feel of the sacrifice made by soldiers. Salute to the brave soldiers fighting today. The song deserves more attention.
8:49 I wanna hear the story behind that footage
This is very amazing song and amazing episode 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much Sabaton history 🔥❤️ Good Job🔥❤️
Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰❤️
Thanks Erik!
@@SabatonHistory thank you too ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can't wait for more good stories behind the songs you guys make. I randomly met Joakim at the bus-station I used to live because it's close to the airport OSL (Oslo Airport) and I think Joakim went to far. It was a starstruck moment for sure! I've been a sucker for military history and one of the reasons I want to be a history teacher myself! Keep up the amazing music! \m/
Haha great story. I hope you become a teacher! Thanks!
Very special video
Oh, hell yeah!
More Sabaton and Indy!
My very first Sabaton song!
Fuck that made me tear up
The part of where he talks about new purple hearts being made had me tear up
Enemy Accuracy Badge.
That other guy passed rifles
honor and bless ALL wounded warriors. thank you for shedding your blood on our unworthy behalf.
addendum when the medal was recreated in 1932 all soldiers that had recieved would certificates during ww1 were retroactively eligible for purple hearts. i have the honor of being custodian to one of these awarded to ww1 veteran george covey. thank you for your service and sacrifice george.
Brilliant🤘
Even as an American, I never learned this shit in history class. Gotta love this channel, man
Thanks!
been a fan of Indy for like three years. Recently became a Sabaton fan. And then i found this. Awesome.
Lucky you!
Keep the cowboy hat please, also please do Night Wiches.
I get emotional listening to this.
There are tears coming by me..
LG Alex🤘
Hey lieber Netro Lancer,sorry for ask! But what it mean,,Vive Le Emperu“?
I would be glad when you answer me.Liebe grüsse Alex🤘
@@alexandrah9824 'Long Live the Emperor' it's French, referencing to Napoleon Bonaparte.
@@netrolancer1061 Dankeschön lieber Netro Lancer!!!
And Du,I did watch ,,Unbroken“👍Liebe grüsse Alex☺🤘
I am glad you did tell and write me.:)
@@alexandrah9824 Glad to hear, now read the book 'Unbroken' it covers much more than the movie.
Another spectacular episode. Thank you so much for educating your fans. ❤️🇺🇸
Thanks john!
God bless Sabaton!!!
never rewritten a song for live performances?
three words for you.
Noch ein Bier.
oh boi, more!!
Honestly, I think that there should be a decoration for soldiers that received ptsd, not something like the Purple Heart, but something along the lines