Enemy's Bravery Caused German to Ask For Medal
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0:00 - HMS Glowworm lost in the North Sea
01:06 - Battle with German destroyers
02:32 - Admiral Hipper joins the fray
05:19 - World of Warships
07:08 - Captain Roope orders to ram Admiral Hipper
08:30 - Captain Heye orders to help British sailors
09:19 - Roope’s final act of bravery
10:30 - Heye demands Royal Navy to give Roope a medal
It’s April 8, 1940 and HMS Glowworm is in the North Sea. Commanded by Captain Gerard Broadmead Roope, it became separated from its battle group. Upon detecting an unknown ship, they realize it is a German vessel. HMS Glowworm bravely fought first one then two German destroyers who outgunned her. The German Destroyers call for help and the massive cruiser, Admiral Hipper answers appearing on the scene firing at HMS Glowworm. In this David vs Goliath battle the Glowworm is severely outgunned. Despite suffering heavy damage, Captain Roope orders a daring torpedo attack and retreats behind a smoke screen. As the intact Hipper emerges from the smoke Roope knows it's all over. Roope, with no options left to him commands a desperate last move: ramming the Admiral Hipper. An incredibly brave action that won him the respect and admiration of his enemy.
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@Yarnhub 11 ай бұрын
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@hereata212 11 ай бұрын
Oooooooh
@Festivity23 11 ай бұрын
Nice
@mr.miyagi881 11 ай бұрын
Great video yarnhub
@muhammads.a.m4727 11 ай бұрын
Make a video on USS Diablo.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsyboN1z067XcZc.html
@ELCADAROSA 11 ай бұрын
@Yarnhub ... one critique, if I may. When a ship is turning, especially at higher speed, she leans out away from the turn, not into it like an airplane. Sorry to nitpick, but it's the USN veteran and boatowner in me ...
@DuckyTheFox 11 ай бұрын
The captain of the admiral hipper was well known for rescuing survivors of ships they destroyed, and always treated prisoners of war very well. Upon his death, his funeral was attended by many members of the Royal Navy and Merchant Service, most being men who had been attacked and then saved by him. He was a very good man, and I'm glad history remembered him as such.
@stuartthornton3027 11 ай бұрын
One of many who deserve more recognition, or certainly to be better known. Love the video, thanks 👍🙏
@bobcohoon9615 11 ай бұрын
I think the Graf Spee captain was like that also
@FerxeneixeANIMEMANGAHISTORIAYM 11 ай бұрын
@@bobcohoon9615 yes the Admiral Graf Spee was very friendly with their POW
@yuigahama3189 11 ай бұрын
@@FerxeneixeANIMEMANGAHISTORIAYMsadly i read on some history books that says the captain committed suicide days after the graf spee's scuttling
@SamCogley 11 ай бұрын
Hellmuth Heye wrote to the Admirality via the Res Cross to recommend the VC for Lt. Commander Roope, based on the “dauntless courage he showed while engaging a much superior ship In close-quarters battle.”
@theholypineapple3558 11 ай бұрын
“They claim they’re Swedish.” *Faint Sabaton* I see what you did there.
@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347 11 ай бұрын
Sneaky aren't they? XDXD
@minute0420 11 ай бұрын
AND THE DREADNOUGHTS DREAD
@lufthansaA300 11 ай бұрын
@@minute0420 NOTHING AT ALL!
@dasgerman_mememan 11 ай бұрын
Faint bismark plays- My brain: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@sarahlee6641 11 ай бұрын
Thought the "Lilly of Stalingrad" video has a sly one too, concidering who was featured at the end, with ruomers bout what realy happened to said pilot.
@williamcostigan91 11 ай бұрын
Glowworm, Laffey, Johnston, Piorun etc. Destroyers seem to constantly find themselves outmanned and outgunned and also stubborn in their inability to care about the odds.
@harryjohnson9215 11 ай бұрын
The admiral who decided to give him command of the hms glowworm Made a very good choice Destroyer captains can be very aggressive, and caring for there men.
@Nightsight971 11 ай бұрын
Yes, the way I see it, if the big enemy battleship was in port or near land and you had tanks within range, would you not shoot at it? Forget ship tonnage, this thing has guns, fire away!
@justusjolliffe5034 11 ай бұрын
True
@Windlassed 11 ай бұрын
I think you just described every naval battle in Destroyermen
@NJFireDepartment 11 ай бұрын
Not just destroyers, Submarines, Mainly the USS Barb. And I'm only adding the USS New Jersey, not because there a Iowa Class Battleship, but because they sunk a FUCKING ISLAND.
@VinBizz 11 ай бұрын
It reminds me of the commander of the HMS Duke Of York, after sinking the Scharnhorst, saying to his men “Gentlemen, the battle against Scharnhorst has ended in victory for us. I hope that if any of you are ever called upon to lead a ship into action against an opponent many times superior, you will command your ship as gallantly as Scharnhorst was commanded today”
@strangelic4234 11 ай бұрын
At the beginning of the war, the then First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill wrote a stern memo about the looting of a captured German captain's watch, calling it inaceptable. The idea of chivalry at sea was strong on both sides, at least at the beginning. Later, German U-Boote were banned from rescuing enemy seamen because it would impede their further actions.
@iftikharfaridy2974 11 ай бұрын
@@strangelic4234 . . . Total bull shit . . U Boats were ordered to stop rescuing efforts after the Laconia Incident, where bastard Allies bombed U Boats engaged in rescuing efforts resulting to the deaths of between 2000 to 2500 survivors . . Better read history before coming to conclusions . . .
@JohnDavies-cn3ro 11 ай бұрын
From memory, the captain of the Admiral Scheer said the same about the crew of HMAMC Jervis bay.
@thkempe 11 ай бұрын
@@strangelic4234 U-boats were prohibited from rescuing enemy survivors due to the Laconia Incident, when they were attacked by an enemy aircraft during a rescue mission. Before the attack, they sent an unencrypted radio message requesting any and all support, including from enemy ships.
@tomriley5790 11 ай бұрын
@@strangelic4234 One Uboat did rescue a load of survivours, they had so many on board and on their decks, that they couldn't dive and radio'd the allies to give them their position - they were attacked by a US Army Liberator which having reported it's position and the presence of survivours on the deck was ordered to attack it - strafing the survivours and forcing it to dive... killing those who survived.
@brainflash1 11 ай бұрын
As long as you have a ship, you have a weapon. And as long as you have a weapon, you can fight.
@Mika-ph6ku 11 ай бұрын
Ship is the ammo...
@ryanrong495 11 ай бұрын
You are Japanese
@dhruvsingh7215 11 ай бұрын
As long you have body you have weapon and as long as you r alive you can fight
@colemertanedo5796 11 ай бұрын
@Prestallar kamikaze
@Randompersonontheinternet13 11 ай бұрын
Or if you have a Marine you have the best weapon
@Historical-mi8hd 11 ай бұрын
That man deserves the Victorian Cross for his actions. He did everything he can and did it. What a brave sailor
@DBAllen 11 ай бұрын
Sailor please.
@Historical-mi8hd 11 ай бұрын
@@DBAllen soilder or sailor either way still did something that's daring
@DBAllen 11 ай бұрын
@@Historical-mi8hd A civilian point of view. Then show them a smidgen of respect and call them by their proper title i.e. an attitude of gratitude.
@Historical-mi8hd 11 ай бұрын
@@DBAllenI'm also a civilian and people still understand what I meant
@shadowofchaos8932 11 ай бұрын
Greatest generation indeed.
@williamcostigan91 11 ай бұрын
HMS Glowworm: "I live, I die, I live again. WITNESS ME!!!"
@hunter--1 11 ай бұрын
Not bad not bad
@yourarseismine1016 11 ай бұрын
MEDIOCRE!
@rankovasek1987 11 ай бұрын
Mediocre Glowworm, mediocre
@alericantonelli4656 11 ай бұрын
Sounds like someone is familiar with the work of a certain WordBorg!
@bobolobocus333 11 ай бұрын
Also the Russians at Ozoweic Fortress.
@La-familia-de-Fazio 11 ай бұрын
The German Captain had so much respect for the enemy captain for the simple reason the German captain straight questioned if even he woulda made such a brave final choice!?
@andreyderg8431 11 ай бұрын
дойч уважал англо-сакса потому что считал его таким-же юбер-меншем..а вот когда Шеер топил Сибирякова ..русские для него были унтер-меншами а значит не хомо..так-же поступали и экипажи U-boat расстреливая из MG спасшихся с торпдированных судов..что-то изменилось с 1945 ??..что запад считает Русских ...хомо-сапиенсами да нет..всё теми-же унтер-меншами что и Гитлеровский III-й рейх..а зря..
@Dr.K.Wette_BE 11 ай бұрын
It's the kind of respect that only men of honour show. Going back to pick up enemy survivors is already an act that deserves great respect.
@theotherohlourdespadua1131 11 ай бұрын
@@Dr.K.Wette_BE Yeah... Because this is the Kriegsmarine of Karl Raeder. The Kriegsmarine of Karl Donitz is known for willfully abandoning enemy sailors to their fate and at times killing them while in the water...
@franciscovanegas3409 11 ай бұрын
@@theotherohlourdespadua1131 That's because the time a U-boat went to rescue survivors from the Laconia was bombed by an allied airplane even when the U-boat commander declared neutral zone for the rescue, so Dönitz ordered to never again try to help or rescue survivors from sunken ships, obviously it is a really bad decision but there was a reason behind it. The same tactic of no help/rescue was used in the pacific by the US Navy for similar reasons.
@andreyderg8431 11 ай бұрын
@@franciscovanegas3409 интересно Ваше мнение про эпизоды на Северах где в действиях U-boat были эпизоды(и их было МНОГО)расстрела всплывшими после торпедирования Советских судов U-boat из бортового оружия экипажей..но ведь это были не англосаксы или юсовцы а Советские люди да ..это ДРУГОЕ..
@101jir 11 ай бұрын
The sarcasm of "We're Swedish" before immediately opening fire though
@ArxInvicta 11 ай бұрын
And they say Germans have no humor
@leonardjackson371 11 ай бұрын
@@ArxInvicta oh, we do😂
@Snuschips 11 ай бұрын
And playing Sabaton 😜
@skullrevenant9573 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@jordaneggerman4734 11 ай бұрын
Kinda reminds me of the Polish destroyer, during the sinking of the Bismarck, that kept flashing "I am a Pole" at the German ship, while not letting up the bombardment...
@Jacques_JvR 11 ай бұрын
He was too much of a main character so he was killed off. Also stunning video Yarnhub team!
@Progamerguy101 11 ай бұрын
If he got on the Admiral hipper it would have been flying a british flag from his determination
@thomasb1889 11 ай бұрын
This would be a perfect role for Sean Bean since he dies in so many of his movies.
@theuneditedunusual203 11 ай бұрын
Nice use of a guitar riff from Sabaton's "Dreadnought" to foreshadow how Glowwom would be outclassed in the latter engagement with Hipper
@Noobie_3 11 ай бұрын
yea
@Cbrmkn98xs 11 ай бұрын
*a shadow moves across the water in pursuit*
@Noobie_3 11 ай бұрын
@@Cbrmkn98xs *It splits the waves, commands the sea and defies the wind*
@gotlockinyourcried 11 ай бұрын
@@Noobie_3 Instilling fear among it's prey,feels nought for itself
@Mysteres78979 11 ай бұрын
@@gotlockinyourcried Ahead the sea lies calm awaiting the storm.
@derkaiser420 11 ай бұрын
It is strange how much the Germans and the British hated but respected each other. There was a German WWI ace to said he didn't like fighting the French because they never fought as hard as the British did and were not as much of a challenge. The Germans and British fight like men possessed. Great animation as per usual sir.
@Cjdergrosse 11 ай бұрын
The Navies between both sides treated each other as humanely as one could in a war. The Kreigsmarine was not AS infected with Nazi ideology, many of the naval command were old school Prussian/WW1 veterans. Both sides were professional fighters, once the battle was won/lost, it was honorable to save your foe.
@theotherohlourdespadua1131 11 ай бұрын
@@Cjdergrosse Until the rabid Nazi dog Karl Donitz became its Grand Admiral...
@stephencollins9062 11 ай бұрын
@@Cjdergrosse almost as if they should never have fought in the first place?:(
@maisonraider4593 11 ай бұрын
French held the line and prevented a a German victory in ww1, the same role that Russia played in ww2. Millions of young Frenchmen fought extremely hard and died in ww1 ( some in horrible ways) only to see people disrespect them 100 years later. What a sad and despicable sight. I really need to finally stop reading comments. Modern common people simply refuse to do any in depth research in literally everything, from history to present day events.
@stephenhazeldene7719 11 ай бұрын
In battle, the French navy would proudly raise their battle standard. The white flag
@KibuFox 11 ай бұрын
I have always LOVED this story. Captain Heye was so impressed by Glowworm's actions, that he ordered a tribute to the bravery of the ship and crew be emblazoned on Hipper. On the second forward turret, just adjacent to where Glowworm struck Hipper, was written in fine script "Glowworm". Crew of the Hipper held Glowworm and her crew in high regard, claiming them to be true heroes for their defiant last stand. One detail you left out though, is something that Heye himself once mentioned when talking about the Glowworm's ram. At some point in the battle, a shell had damaged the ship's collision siren. So when Glowworm came charging out for her final ram, the siren was wailing like a banshee in a single warbling tone. Also, reportedly, after she struck Hipper, as she was breaking away and just before she rolled over, Glowworm's stern gun (the crew remained at their station) fired one last defiant parting shot before going silent.
@ironmann16 11 ай бұрын
I can imagine the German Captain had more than a few restless nights in his quarters, knowing he couldn't save such a brave, and honorable soul. Clearly He had strong lasting feeling about it, if he went through the trouble of contacting the British Admiralty. After all, even in times of war, we are all people. Even if that fact is sometimes blurred by politics, duty, or patriotism.
@RudyMemes 11 ай бұрын
He had to wonder, "Would I have done the same as this gentleman?".
@420BabaYaga 11 ай бұрын
too bad people like both capts have to fight a war to show they are good people deep down!
@Silver_Eagle739 11 ай бұрын
Unopposed under crimson skies Immortalized, over time their legend will rise And their foes can't believe their eyes, believe their size, as they fall And the dreadnoughts dread nothing at all
@Silver_Eagle739 11 ай бұрын
@Aaron Swarbrick me too
@Silver_Eagle739 11 ай бұрын
@Aaron Swarbrick anyway continue the lyrics
@NecroTree-vm5oj 11 ай бұрын
A devestating blow will send their foes down below.
@NecroTree-vm5oj 11 ай бұрын
Fearless armada now bombarding the shore.
@ginoadriano 11 ай бұрын
Light up the night when cannons roar In fear of nothing, they lead the navy into war🤘
@user-zi7kd5ee2c 11 ай бұрын
"They're Swedish?" *Sabaton style music plays*
@mister_jayHD 11 ай бұрын
It was Sabaton. Dreadnought
@Boss-_ 11 ай бұрын
British in Morse Code: "Identify yourselves" German in Morse Code: "Unopposed under crimson skies Immortalized, over time their legend will rise" British: "Sir, they claim they're Swedish"
@Kar1sma_ 11 ай бұрын
"Commandant? Ist dat boat komming towards us?"
@hereata212 11 ай бұрын
Ja. Ve are all going to DIE!!!
@verjiniahary 11 ай бұрын
YA
@Window_ig 11 ай бұрын
Famous last words: "Is that a torpedo?" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7d9edGoy9WpoJs.htmlm32s
@goldenfuntimefoxy5700 11 ай бұрын
Aw shit here we go again
@TitaAguirreGarcia 11 ай бұрын
German?
@jsmith3772 11 ай бұрын
This actually happened twice at the Commando Raid at St. Nazaire Sergeant Thomas Frank Durrant was posthumously awarded the VC after taking on a destroyer with a Lewis Gun on an motor boat. The German Destroyer Captain sought out the commander of the raid in a German POW Camp and recommended him for the VC
@KibuFox 11 ай бұрын
Roope was the first... and the last man from WW2 to earn the VC. He was the first one to take an action daring enough to warrant it, due to the time it took place; and was the last man in WW2 to be awarded one five years after the war.
@ihatemylyfe1764 8 ай бұрын
And a third time look up Lloyd Allen Trigg
@yousefkhatib4396 11 ай бұрын
How battles are supposed to be fought.With honour, bravery and sportsmanship.
@kommandantgalileo 11 ай бұрын
Gloworm, mighty ship. Admiral Hipper, even more mighty. Both commanders were honorable and will be honoured.
@Miftahul_786 11 ай бұрын
The HMS Glowworm against the Admiral Hipper, what a fascinating story of David vs Goliath.
@Joyce_Aneila 11 ай бұрын
i watched a video about this from a different youtube channel
@Miftahul_786 11 ай бұрын
@@Joyce_Aneila same but I can’t remember which video it was
@xot80 11 ай бұрын
Check "Defend of Wizna" 40:1 Wehrmacht against Poles in not finished new bunkers.
@Joyce_Aneila 11 ай бұрын
@@Miftahul_786 the one I watched was by historigraph
@fortunatebum 11 ай бұрын
Though in this tale, david lost.
@DeadBaron 11 ай бұрын
The Kriegsmarine fought with an extreme level of respect and honor on the seas. I wonder how many of them knew what was happening across Germany, Austria, and Poland.
@bkjeong4302 11 ай бұрын
A lot of the U-Boat crews did know and genuinely believed in the Nazi cause (it says something that the vast majority of Kriegsmarine war crimes were U-boat related). The surface fleet (with a couple exceptions) wasn't generally as bad, to the point at least one of its officers (Adm. Lutjens of Rheinbunung infamy) protested the persecution of Jews; but the surface fleet was only a small (and counterproductive) part of the Kriegsmarine.
@redstar5883 11 ай бұрын
@@bkjeong4302 source?
@bkjeong4302 11 ай бұрын
@@redstar5883 On what? Nazified U-boat crews or Adm. Lutjens?
@redstar5883 11 ай бұрын
@@bkjeong4302 nazified u boat crews and their warcrimes
@mymaster416 11 ай бұрын
yup, things like the lampshade hoax or the soap hoax
@peppapig9987 11 ай бұрын
Last Monday was memorial day and I was volunteering at a museum talking aboit B-17's and B-29's. That morning I was talking to a dad amd his child. The child was only 6 years old, but he knew a lot about the B-17. When talking to him I found out that he had watched a few of your videos on the B-17 and because of that knew so much about it. Thank you Yarnhub for your work. People of many ages are being introduced to many storys from history because of the team here. Good job on the video!
@Yarnhub 11 ай бұрын
Cool story. Thank you
@janpokorny7698 11 ай бұрын
Gotta love that opening of "Dreadnought" there, very nice touch. Edit: Wow, thanks for the heart, I feel soo much honoured :)
@giantskeleton2418 11 ай бұрын
I knew it.
@rickcs7050 11 ай бұрын
So i wasn't losing it? I know that riff by heart and thougth my ears they were cheating on me
@vibeous9921 11 ай бұрын
What heart?
@kolaach94 11 ай бұрын
never edit comments with a heart, it removes it
@janpokorny7698 11 ай бұрын
@@kolaach94 Yeah, learner that the hard way
@Creamypie626 11 ай бұрын
The one thing that makes Yarnhub stand out among many other history Channel is how they paint the picture of battle in colors. Many history shows paints everything in black and white and depicts Germans as nothing but ruthless evil and the allies as the Good ones but Yarnhub is among the few who dares to show that majority of German soldiers and sailors knows how to be a true warrior and follow war time laws. That and the animations are really amazing.
@RaymondHatton-do4dp 11 ай бұрын
For that there is no doubts in this. Yarnhub once again shows history has it's moments. Someone tell the history channel this is how you tell a story with impact and for the facts of how it went down. As for this story. Makes me proud to know that honor for your for is not lost to history. Thank you yarnhub.
@el_blanco_loco 11 ай бұрын
Now that's how a Captain goes down with the ship. I hope you're resting with the Lord, Captain Roope
@Boundraries 11 ай бұрын
The crew of the HMS glowworm fought valiantly, despite the odds against them. Their crew was interestingly polish who wanted to avenge their fallen comrades. This is one of the few rare occasions an side recomended a medal for the enemy it fought against. Edit : It was not polish
@AtheAetheling 11 ай бұрын
I think you're confusing her for HMS Garland, which was the one crewed by the Poles, not Glowworm, which was a British crewed vessel. The vessels given to the Poles were crewed by their own Polish officers too for example, not British ones, so Captain Roope wouldn't have been in command of Polish sailors anyway.
@maxbennett5412 11 ай бұрын
The Piorun is a good example of that. Charged the bismark.
@Boundraries 11 ай бұрын
As my memory serves it was polish, though pardon me for mistakes.
@thomasswafford250 11 ай бұрын
@@maxbennett5412Laserpig did an episode on that.
@AtheAetheling 11 ай бұрын
@@Boundraries no problem. There's the Piorun which was polish, and the Garland too, but not Glowworm.
@zachboyd4749 11 ай бұрын
“Home Fleet. You’ve got a…situation.” “Mother! We can get past her!” “No you can’t, not without help.” “Glowworm, you don’t have the firepower!” “I’ve got the mass.” “Solid copy. Hit her hard destroyer.” “You’re on your own Home Fleet, Glowworm out.”
@ishikaorimura6803 11 ай бұрын
Nice Halo Reach reference
@TaroTDB 11 ай бұрын
Shipmaster, they outnumber us 3 to 1! Then it is an even fight
@yes1770 11 ай бұрын
😭😭😭😭
@Troopertroll 11 ай бұрын
Very cringe.
@MacDaddy23 11 ай бұрын
@@Troopertroll Clearly you never played Reach. Hold that L.
@SidlingNine 11 ай бұрын
0:42 Yarn Hub really used the beginning of Sabaton's "Dreadnought" song and think we wouldn't notice.
@ricochettheprotogen4928 11 ай бұрын
This channel started out as neat animations It has grown to the point of causing emotion with the videos,meaning that in the good sense. I appreciate the work put in to make this channel grow
@anchorstudio3126 11 ай бұрын
He almost killed me... Pretty impressed how he did it though, ask his country to award him their highest merit.
@melondude4939 11 ай бұрын
I literally can’t stop watching these,The improvements over the years are also very insane.Also to add onto this,His animation is very smooth and clean and addicting.
@treestar22 11 ай бұрын
0:42 This put a smile on my face. Love it!
@lionellines6351 11 ай бұрын
I love that you used Dreadnought by Sabaton because the Germans claimed they were Swedish, where Sabaton is from. That’s a nice touch. Also, these videos just keep getting better! I would like to see the water animations improve a little more - especially the foam and disturbed water around moving ships, and the shell splashes. Those aren’t quite as excellent as the rest of the modeling and animation, and it sort of dispels the illusion a bit.
@utbdoug 11 ай бұрын
Love hearing the little snippets of Sabton in these videos 🤘 Another fantastic Yarnhub video! Another great story well told! Thank you guys!
@harrisonmauldin5090 2 ай бұрын
Glad I’m not the only one who noticed haha
@andrewreynolds912 11 ай бұрын
This was absolutely amazing. This video shocked me to the core and gave me massive respect for the german commander and British captain I never would I heard of this story until now thank you yarnhub
@aftershock1445 11 ай бұрын
The intro to dreadnought was a cool touch 0:40
@Suyash__Sharma 11 ай бұрын
I would forever be grateful to the day I subscribed few years ago. I'd have never gotten to know such interesting stories and if it's still going then I know there's a lot to come. RIP you bravehearts, everywhere.
@paramarky 3 ай бұрын
As a Paramedic, I once attended an elderly chap who had WW2 pictures and memorabilia on his walls. On enquiring, he told me has was crew on HMS Glowworm and told me the tale similar to what we see in the above film. A joy in my life was meeting Lancaster crew, Spitfire pilots, D-Day veterans Et-Al. RIP the greatest generation.
@osowiecwalking9434 11 ай бұрын
in the 1 min mark the bgm is from sabatons dreadnaught song , an absolute banger.
@acey195 11 ай бұрын
"A hazy shadow moves between the mist.." they wouldn't... would they ?! seconds later: (sublte) gitar and drum fill in the background well played.. well played..
@johnrust592 11 ай бұрын
"And the Glowworm dreads nothing at all!"
@mattbeast38 11 ай бұрын
When I’m a history professor I’m going to show my students these videos I love your work! You bring history to life!
@SidlingNine 11 ай бұрын
0:42 For a second I thought this was going to be an animation for Sabaton's "Dreadnought" song.
@rahjah6958 11 ай бұрын
Seen this story, reminds me of ww1 where if an enemy officer was captured they were treated as if he were that rank not just any old pow
@theotherohlourdespadua1131 11 ай бұрын
That is what the Hague Conventions said...
@nirfz 11 ай бұрын
Something else the Hague convention mentions is that the force that keeps you prisoner actually has to pay you your salary. (iirc, not the one a similiar rank in their army earns, but what you earn in your army, and for as long as you are their prisoner.) But i know of no account from WW1 or 2 where that was ever fullfilled.
@ukeyaoitrash2618 8 ай бұрын
@@nirfz Japan in the Russo-Japanese war literally paid their Russian POW's MORE then their own soldiers, because salaries in Russian army was higher... also in ww1, German POW's in Japan were not actually enprisoned - they slept in the camps, but during the day were free to leave. Many set up shops in town etc. This wasn't just the officers - it was everyone! The difference between Russo-Japanese and ww1 and also actually FIRST Sino-Japanese war Japanese (angels, basically), and ww2 Japanese (aka suddenly the SS and Mengele look like nice guys in comparison) is astounding.
@nirfz 8 ай бұрын
@@ukeyaoitrash2618 Thanks for that Info! I have seen pictures of furniture and other things the german POWs in Japan were allowed to make and did make during their time there, so i was aware that the treatment of POWs during WW1 and WW2 in japan was quite "different" from each other. But i didn't know about them actually fulfilling the payment rule! To give a "strange war salary payment" fact back: A few years back i discovered that germany out of all participants and former colonial powers was the only one paying a soldiers pension to indigenous troops that served them during WW1 in east africa. They stopped the payment between 1933 and 1945 for abvious reasons, but continued after the war until the last recipient had died in Tanzania if i remember correct.
@axlthien4993 11 ай бұрын
I'm amazed at how far your animations have come. The voice acting could still use a bit of work, but it's still amazing nonetheless.
@Iymarra 11 ай бұрын
Aye, bit rough this time. Still, enjoyable.
@Nilboggen 11 ай бұрын
OK... the animation on these is getting ridiculous. This just looks amazing. If you made a full length film I would go watch it in the theater.
@bobolobocus333 11 ай бұрын
I think Sabaton and Yarnhub are colabbing for a music video movie?
@harryjohnson9215 11 ай бұрын
The admiral who decided to give him command of the hms glowworm Made a very good choice Destroyer captains can be very aggressive, and caring for there men. I would put a list of great destroyers but there is probably to many for me to tape.
@LancelotChan 11 ай бұрын
The is a naval chivalry battle! Both captain Roope and captain Heye deserve respect.
@rwarren58 11 ай бұрын
I grinned at the start, liking a good scrap and I love World of Warships. You couldn’t choose a better sponsor. But the “let’s roll” attitude of the glowworm, the well choreographed battle and the sad but typical end of most ships that faced HIPPER. The human-like respect for a brave and worthy foe foe was portrayed wonderfully. Well you did it again. Just Superb.
@kyleaugustine6886 11 ай бұрын
Fun fact, this engagement is actually the first battle that someone earned the Victoria Cross in WWII. However Captain Roope's Victoria cross was also the last one awarded for action in WWII.
@dovetonsturdee7033 11 ай бұрын
Whereever did you get that nonsensical idea from?
@kyleaugustine6886 11 ай бұрын
@@dovetonsturdee7033 Found it when I was looking up historical info after I discovered an Easter Egg in World of Warships dedicated to the HMS Glowworm. Wargaming loves to add little historical nodes to their games.
@KibuFox 11 ай бұрын
@@kyleaugustine6886 That's not an easter egg. Heye was so impressed with Glowworm, as were the Hipper's crew, that they painted Glowworm's name on the second forward turret in honor of the ship.
@blackheartsnite 11 ай бұрын
That ending scene is Beautiful, Yarnhub. Well done as always
@Khornecussion 11 ай бұрын
" We don't have the firepower! " ' But we have the mass. You're on your own, Command. Glowworm out. '
@lordwintertown8284 11 ай бұрын
Bloody hell the animation qualities just keep improving notably the water qualities although the fire effects from cannons & plooming smoke could do with some work but bravo to your team ntm voice acting seems to be getting better as well. On a sidenote with how great your qualities are now I'd dare say a video on The Battle of Drøbak Sound April 9th 1940 would look astonishingly spectacular and slightly tie into this small battle within the invasion of norway. Damn in hindsight if this was say released April you could've capitalized on War Thunder Monthly PFP mini event as that PFP was of Lieutenant Commander Gerard Broadmead Roope which probably would've boasted the views of this video further but alas it wasn't to be.
@amazingsrilanka7358 11 ай бұрын
Both captains in both ships deserves a raise They are real CHADS/GENTLEMAN
@waboem 6 ай бұрын
2 true brave heroes. Fighting with all they have. Then helping their wounded foe as a true honorable warrior. Then even sending a letter to tell his enemie about the heroism of their allies. That is nothing short of true honor
@pezpengy9308 2 ай бұрын
i like that the commander of one of germany's best warships sends letters with kitty cat stamps. (10:15)
@death_walker21 11 ай бұрын
honor on the seas something we dont get much also great animation yarnhub, i love the shell slow-mos
@CommunistBaka 11 ай бұрын
Normal Animations: No Emotion Bad Animations Swearing Yarnhub: Full with emotion Great skill in animations clean words
@gamechannel8847 11 ай бұрын
A fine example about men of 2 sides at war, putting the war besides them and seeing eachother as fellow humans. These are the stories we must never forget
@thebananarepublic7255 11 ай бұрын
I love how at 0:42 the intro to Sabaton's song, Dreadnought, plays for a bit
@ivankyoshiro5263 11 ай бұрын
I think that among the armed forces, the navy has a high level of chivalry when it comes to fighting. I remember the story of the Japanese admiral who also saved the British warship crews who were defeated by them. after being rescued and transported on board, the admiral addressed the British crew and said that they had fought bravely, and now they were guest passengers of the Japanese navy.
@MegaOS_Ver_NEET 11 ай бұрын
Shunsaku Kudou, the captain of the Ikazuchi of the time, oversee the rescue operation from both HMS Encounter and USS Pope.
@TheAttacker732 11 ай бұрын
Sailors have an understanding that regardless of side, they're united at some level in their fight against the seas.
@ukeyaoitrash2618 8 ай бұрын
Yes. Also because you needed brains to serve in the navy, definitely in higher ranks. So they usually weren't fascists or extremists. IJN wasn't THAT bad on average compared to the Japanese army which... well... made the SS look nice
@oneinsilence1121 11 ай бұрын
Congratulations, Yarnhub - you managed to make me cry. This was such a moving story, and I know you can keep on telling them! I look forward to your future content.
@ricardocorbie6803 11 ай бұрын
Such gallantry! I love the act of kindness showed by the enemy during battle to a stricken foe!! Such men , such great men!! Rest in peace all!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@anangrylumberjack1229 11 ай бұрын
0:43 nice touch with the music there.
@Vanishingink4 11 ай бұрын
I love how he didn’t request he be honored he Demanded it
@orusandornots1915 11 ай бұрын
So I have to tell you. I became a member a few weeks ago after finding this channel and enjoying a few of your videos SO MUCH!. But since then I have watched.. A lot of your videos... 2 or 3 or even 4 a day.... and I realized something today. Since I started using KZfaq in 2007 or so, your channel is the ONLY channel I have "liked" every video from! Every single video, older ones newer ones are just so darn good. Your story telling ability is unparalleled in this space. Your ability to make me care almost instantly about characters from brave men and women to ships and planes is amazing! Thank you Yarnhub! When I tell my kids, grandkids, neices, nephews and godkids stories. I think mimicking your story telling formula is the way to go and when they ask me for more I'll just bring up Yarnhub for them.
@Yarnhub 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for your support
@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347 11 ай бұрын
Ngl, this story remibded me of that Hammerhead ship ramming a Star Destroyer in Rogue One, in the Battle of Scarif! This guy's a legend!
@celiovicenteribeirofilho9740 4 ай бұрын
I only came to know about this story 2 weeks ago, after watching some songs from Jeff Wayne's musical about The War of The Worlds and reading some people's comments about how the H.M.S Thundechild and its battle against the tripods resembled the captain's posture and crew in the battle of H.M.S. Glowworm against Admiral Hipper. It is incredible to see an enemy captain recognize the bravery of his adversary to the point of writing a letter to the British navy recommending the actions of his gallant adversary and commanded against himself. It's a shame that stories like this are so little known. Thank you for helping to make them known today.
@matthewgiancola2316 11 ай бұрын
The Admiral Hipper looks incredible! Nice animation on this one.
@WindIsCalm 11 ай бұрын
When a war story involving horrific deaths suddenly becomes really wholesome, love it!
@crisespinoza1979 5 күн бұрын
I did a TDY in England during Operation Royal Archer years ago. I have to say the folks in that country made me feel at home. So im not surprised upon learning of HMS Gloworm and her final battle. I saw the same pride during my time there. The British folk are some kind of special.
@brandonc7474 11 ай бұрын
Yarnhud is slowly becoming a supreme master of 3d animation
@delvinrequena8014 11 ай бұрын
Is that Sabaton playing at 0:44 it sounds like the song dreadnought.
@Loopo01 11 ай бұрын
It is
@delvinrequena8014 11 ай бұрын
@Loopo Ahh, thanks for confirming, mate.
@lucamuller7498 11 ай бұрын
That little sabaton bismarck riff deserves you a like
@paulcrowley8587 11 ай бұрын
An easter egg for those in the know
@Mycikakat 11 ай бұрын
Hey Yarnhub! Its been a while since i've watched your vids! When i came back, the detail on your animations were insane, the realistic skin textures, the ship, the water, and the surface imperfections on the slo mo shot of the shells in 3:31 ! Its amazing to see how far you've gone, keep up the good work Yarnhub!
@harryjohnson9215 3 ай бұрын
Translation. 120mm is 4.7" The British standard destroyer gun They did have 5" but the 4.7 gave was (at the time) a better all round gun
@ELCADAROSA 11 ай бұрын
Another great video of a favorite historical event. Thank you for all you do!
@user-xr6tu4vd1x 11 ай бұрын
I like your Sabaton's easter egg.
@AverageSlime999 11 ай бұрын
When you are out of ammo, you hull wrecking apart, there is more nothing to lose, delivery a desperate blow to your enemy with everything in your hands
@msredfox 11 ай бұрын
Yet another spectacular animation! Hats off to you, Yarnhub! You continue to outdo yourself with each and every video
@ronaldtreitner1460 11 ай бұрын
gotta give credit to the german captain for having the respect and determination to honor a british captain since he didn't have to, the ending was just so emotional.
@danielhoyte6291 11 ай бұрын
I learned more from this video than my history lessons
@ashiobashio5643 11 ай бұрын
For info for furure vids, ships dont have walls, they are called bulkheads. Floors are decks and ceilings are deckheads.
@frankwang6715 11 ай бұрын
Common theme for WW2 destroyers: Brave as hell, with no care in the world as to the odds they face. So, anyway, they started blasting.
@johnpaul7116 11 ай бұрын
Captain Heye shows respect towards enemy especially to Roope he'll probably one of the Knights of the Sea
@UnitedCoalitionForcesHans6 11 ай бұрын
I can imagine that when yarnhub goes more famous he will evolve to live action videos
@csbanki 11 ай бұрын
Wooow. Just woow. Amazing story and gallant warriors on both sides. Respect!
@officialboomtish214 11 ай бұрын
0:42 oh damn, DREADNAUGHT! A channel after my heart!
@varunprakash6207 11 ай бұрын
When German demanded medal for his Enemy David vs Goliath battle The war between German vs Swedish HMS Glowworm ship 🚢 The war sequence on ships animation 👌 semma super voice 🎤 over narration 👌 semma Hatsoff to Yarn Hub team 👏
@KlaraTaborska 11 ай бұрын
Another amazing video. You are so talented in making these. However I would like to ask you for a favor, could you guys do video on operation Anthropoid in the future?
@Miftahul_786 11 ай бұрын
The most beautiful thing to me is how even during a gruesome war that some men had such compassion for each other. The Germans let the sailors board their ship even after they tried sinking them. To me that is just beautiful.
@pettsonochfindusdvd4787 11 ай бұрын
This time the small fish bite the big one and well it workt a bit but wow the animation is so so good now i remember the start off yarnhub wow how far you have come
@minecraftlover-oj2xj 11 ай бұрын
before the uss johnston and samuel b roberts, we had the hms glowworm
@shipsability 11 ай бұрын
Your animations are much better than I remember them.. You could do an animation about u-boats, I know the German submarine sailors were madlad. There's alot of content to make about them.
@xxiwarrior250ixx6 11 ай бұрын
I'm really surprised by the change of quality, last video I watched was that of Yarnhub's Battle of Castle Itter. The animation quality had a massive leap and Yarnhub deserves all the recognition for this. That said, really awesome, the voice work needs a bit more polish but I'm sure we'll get there eventually.
@Diskord1982 11 ай бұрын
I actually watched a full documentary on this topic a few weeks ago and I still enjoyed this more lol. Keep up the amazing work!
@acyour 11 ай бұрын
Would you please do a video on Easy Co. Of the 101st Airbourne. From D-Day to VE Day they were in the thickest battles known to man kind. Thank You for making these video of our father and grand fathers. Keeping their stories alive for our children and our Grand children.
@TheAlcoholic27 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful commemoration of a brave crew of gentlemen on both sides 🍻
@snormos4601 11 ай бұрын
I've waited for this story for so long, thank you Yarnhub!
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