Operation Blücher: The Last German Attack in France, April 1945

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The unknown story of the German Army's last 'offensive' in France, the dramatic 'Operation Blücher' of April 1945, when they burst from surrounded Dunkirk with devastating consequences, advancing east in one last defiant attack.
Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. He has written extensively on Japanese war crimes, POW camps, Nazi war criminals, the Holocaust, famous escapes, Hitler and other Nazi leaders. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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@kynano7989 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the fact that Dr Felton covers everything from this time, not just the massive battles but the forgotten operations and really does a great job of letting you know the struggle of the people

@nogisonoko5409 4 жыл бұрын

@HELMUT ALTO I thought it was called Operation Overlord for the 3 month operation to open the 2nd front on the west while D-day is just a day when you start attacking some kind of objective in a large scale offensive.

@Peggyt-jp6mt 4 жыл бұрын

@HELMUT ALTO This video is about CANADIANS. Hollywood covers the US battles.

@mulmusfistus4128 4 жыл бұрын

@@Peggyt-jp6mt yeah just forget the czech and the germans. The topic of the video wasn't CANADIANS. It was about the defense of Dunkerque.

@timtimson313 4 жыл бұрын

"....he was telling me what destructive vandals the Allies were/are". Why blame the allies for destruction that Hitler started? The allies had to take each village and city by force if the Nazis dug in. What would you have done... surround each village, town and city and wait...and allow Hitler to build up reinforcements? The truth is that it was a very difficult situation back then for the Allies. They were treading a fine line between liberating the European mainland and bombing areas to flush out/destroy the Nazis. And as the saying goes: "You cant make an omelette without breaking eggs".

@nogisonoko5409 4 жыл бұрын

@@timtimson313 That is the point of view from the people that suffered through the war. I don't blame them because half of the liberated cities are reduced to rubble. Allies are no saint, neither the Axis. You will say the exact same if your neighbourhood were bombed to oblivion and you were left with no water, food or any decent shelter left. What i'm trying to say is both sides lies on grey lines in terms of morality. War between them just make citizens life hard as hell.

@Aeyekay0 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you just give the details in a straight voice, compared to the crap on the history and Smithsonian channels where they try to make everything so dramatic to the point it feels like propaganda

@johnDukemaster 4 жыл бұрын

So true!

@MrAstrojensen 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is far superior to the near-propaganda-level overdramatization often seen on TV and other official channels.

@johnjarman9039 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelJ44 I doubt that more likely it is 'dumbing down'... get a lot of that these days sadly.

@coyoteduster8919 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think you guys know what propaganda is

@64dartgt273 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly Adam. I can't watch that sensationalized crap anymore. MF should be the new industry standard!

@joe_outdoors_ 3 жыл бұрын

The Germans held out into early May 1945 in Dunkirk? Something you never read about in text books. Wow.

@albertwolanski7688 3 жыл бұрын

In 1940 the British held Dunkirk for a few days.

@SentinelConvergence 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's like many other stubborn holdout actions during the war, impressive but strategically insignificant.

@loveisintheair8003 3 жыл бұрын

The last town to be liberated in France was Saint-Nazaire in Brittany on May 11th 1945.

@EthanThomson 3 жыл бұрын

@@albertwolanski7688 the germans had several years to prepare. the british didnt

@freddyferret2313 3 жыл бұрын

@@EthanThomson The British had America and Russian allies the Germans didn't. Be grateful for being saved.

@TheRealMathewcane 4 жыл бұрын

German soldier: "Vizeadmiral, the allies got us surrounded. What should we do?" Friedrich Frisius: "Attack in every direction!" Great video! Always something interesting and new to learn from Mark Felton :)

@alexanderryan1176 3 жыл бұрын

Friedrich Frisius: Do they have us surrounded, OR DO WE HAVE THEM SURROUNDED?!?!

@bigvinnie3 3 жыл бұрын

attack in every direction. does an order get anymore German than that

@gunguide9201 3 жыл бұрын

With more of this officers....

@SuperChuckRaney 3 жыл бұрын

AD-MUR-ALL, ZEE US ZURRONDED!! Godt, zee dont half to look for zeem.

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 2 жыл бұрын

Frisius: Use a pincer attack! Soldier: At which point? Frisius: At ALL points!

@tailofbud2399 2 жыл бұрын

My great great uncle died in this battle in late April 1945, as part of a joint operation with a Czech unit to take what is referred to in the report as a ‘barn’ or farmhouse. Thanks for covering this little known part of history

@maisonraider4593 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: After the allied forces were initially mauled during the Ardennes offensive, Montgomery assumed overall command to halt the German advance. He supposedly joked with his officers saying : “Now we cannot fall back to Dunkirk again because the Germans are still there!”

@freddyferret2313 3 жыл бұрын

Don't talk nonsense.

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

Montgomery trained the 3rd Div. for evacuation in 1940. He was given temporary command of US forces in the north because Bradley's HQ was too far forward for radio contact. Before that the 82nd and 101st and a battalion of tanks and two tank destroyer were in place, Patton had turned his forces north and Stavelot had been recaptured. Two days later the weather improved and air ops began.

@r.m.5548 3 жыл бұрын

France Surrenders, 1940. Hitler unleashes his blitzkrieg invasion of the Low Countries and France with a fury on May 10, 1940. This is when France gave up, this is when the rest of the world suffered for the French, this is what we should remember always!

@MrEsMysteriesMagicks 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, dear God in heaven, no, Monty never assumed overall command of the Battle of the Bulge. If he had, the war wouldn't have been over until 1948. He was given command of the northern flank and promptly proceeded to piss off every American within shouting distance with his arrogance.

@r.m.5548 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrEsMysteriesMagicks Obstacles do not exist to be surrendered to, but only to be broken.

@HighlanderNorth1 4 жыл бұрын

They say that Frisius' grandson is still defending Dunkirk to this day.... 👍😁👌

@Cjnw 3 жыл бұрын

Normie

@biserkasertic1208 3 жыл бұрын

Selbstverstandlich!

@Jim5988 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@libertyvilleguy2903 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Felton, how you can come up with fascinating snippets of military history that no one else has ever surfaced is beyond me. Thank you!

@scottparis6355 4 жыл бұрын

An amazing story that I've never heard a word about in 40 years of reading about WWII.

@dp-sr1fd 3 жыл бұрын

If this was an allied action you would have. It's funny how the Allies are called "Heroes" but if they are German they are known as "Fanatics"

@marcpell133 3 жыл бұрын

@@dp-sr1fd the victorious side always writes history.

@MrVeryfrost 3 жыл бұрын

@@dp-sr1fd Because they blindly believed in Nazi and Hitler Arian propaganda. They could have avoided that unnecessary fight whatsoever and saved lots of human.

@eloimumford5247 3 жыл бұрын

that's the beauty of internet + people like Mark : history is no more static.

@raphaels2652 3 жыл бұрын

Montgomery had this famous quip during the Battle of the Bulge "Well we cant go to Dunkirk this time, the Germans are there!"

@ajace5883 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of that. It's obvious why we didn't learn things like that in school. Awesome videos Sir, I'm looking forward to the next interesting stories.

@Mugdorna 4 жыл бұрын

Why is it obvious? This incident is certainly interesting to history buff but utterly irrelevant when attempting to teach a history of WW2 in a school setting.

@gareaap7806 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mugdorna its obvious because of what you just said? what do you mean xD

@donjones4719 4 жыл бұрын

Speaking of not learning the obvious - I wonder how well informed the German command and German troops in Dunkirk were. Did they know of Germany being overrun and the inevitability of defeat? Through either official channels or Allied broadcasts. I've often thought how much I'd hate to die at that point if I was a realistic German soldier on the Western front.

@jackd1582 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mugdorna ignorant mug lol

@Cross-xm2fr 4 жыл бұрын

School is useless, mainly to keep you busy

@sirdavidoftor3413 3 жыл бұрын

I luv your channels. Most channels lump commonwealth forces as “ British forces “. It really does a disservice to all the veterans that fought from commonwealth nations. Being Canadian, it is good to know our contribution to the war effort. Stay safe, stay sane, be well

@tonyves 2 жыл бұрын

Staying sane is becoming a bit of a problem!

@sirdavidoftor3413 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyves : Hang in there Tony. If your feeling a little crazy, then you know that you still have some sanity left. Take a time out for you, or if the problems are serious, talk to a friend, or someone you trust. Through this pandemic, everyone has some crazy time! Stay safe, stay sane, be well

@signoguns8501 2 жыл бұрын

The canadians are usually considered a minor power, but it sounds like they were on par with their American and British allies during these offensives. They took a lot of ground. Impressive. They were all impressive. Czechs, the Poles, the Brits, the Yankies, the Russians, the French... Extremely brave and capable young men.

@bubba842 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I never knew that the Germans held on to Dunkirk until the last days of the war.

@RangaTurk 3 жыл бұрын

On the island of Rhodes in Greece it was a similar story.

@boboayame2065 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing that you can study WW2 for decades and every day still learn about remarkable operations you never heard of

@deepdrop7970 4 жыл бұрын

Americans were and are far worst than nazis

@jasonmussett2129 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm still learning. This video proves it.

@spikespa5208 3 жыл бұрын

"Drop Dead". Hmmmmmm. Okay, let's hear your twisted, warped, propaganda-shaded elaboration on that remark. Should be interesting to peer inside a sick, shallow mind. 🇺🇸

@louisimisson9065 3 жыл бұрын

Those guys ignored your point, but I think its a good one. ww2 I think is the most complex thing I've ever found and surprises me almost every time I look at it

@dcmhsotaeh 3 жыл бұрын

Indian paricipation in both world wars fighting under the british raj is another greatly supressed story .

@j-dub618 4 жыл бұрын

Student: Are you a history professor? KZfaqr: No, but I did subscribe to Mark Felton on KZfaq last night.

@chipsthedog1 3 жыл бұрын

I am on a mark Felton binge, all these videos are so well made and always interesting. Thank you so much for all your hard work

@kevinmckenzie8789 3 жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece by Mark Felton. Thank you sir! Your efforts to provide such a wide variety of stories and information are truly enjoyed and appreciated.

@Kurairedgrave6297 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your work, especially learning about something’s I didn’t know about. Keep up the good work Mark!

@Kiwiherm 4 жыл бұрын

I love his stuff. Planning on getting some of his books some time soon!

@Bruno_bm151 4 жыл бұрын

I’m always watching this while I’m gaming

@jakecade683 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Redgrave it blows my mind how fast he can make new videos. Nothing but pure facts and clips most have never seen.

@sir.thomas21 4 жыл бұрын

@@Bruno_bm151 I play Harts Of Iron to these stories. Thank you for the great production quality Mark!

@ilovealmie 4 жыл бұрын

@@jakecade683 >o

@brianriley5383 4 жыл бұрын

i never knew this. I did know the Germans held out for some time in Cherbourg. But not at Dunkirk and not until April 45! Great channel.

@RVoogt 4 жыл бұрын

Until May even.

@captainicarus9525 4 жыл бұрын

There were also battles in western europe even after the 8th of may '45. Look up for georgian insurrection on Texel (dutch island). Intresting story.

@josepherhardt164 4 жыл бұрын

There were also a couple of pockets on France's west coast that were still in German hands at the time of the surrender.

@papanam4267 4 жыл бұрын

Not only did they hold out but they were able to launch incursive attacks on the Allies, win those battles, and hold their ground--and all of that without being resupplied! And morale was high to the end. They definitely fared better than their counterparts defending Berlin. Thank you Mark FELTON for highlighting otherwise forgotten fights. I never heard of this in high school when I thought I'd heard everything there was to hear and to know about Operation Overlord and all the other battles and operations of World War II both in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. I am deeply appreciative and humbled.

@harcovanhees394 4 жыл бұрын

brian riley also the British Channel Islands were occupied Unilever the last day of WWII

@garynarborough 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for a superb video again something I never knew about. Really enjoy all the in depth information you present obviously researched in full. I have never heard of Admiral Frisius. He was a brilliant strategist if I understand things correctly along with being a strict disciplinarian. I wish I had a history teacher like you at school. It was one of my favourite subject and oddly one of only two I passed in (NZ School Cert 1970). These videos along with your audio channel really put a light in my day. Stay safe from Greater London.

@elkabong6429 3 жыл бұрын

Binge watching Mark Felton videos on a Saturday night and learning new things with each one! This from someone who has been studying WW2 for decades! Keep up the great work, Dr. Felton!

@ralphshelley9586 Жыл бұрын

Anything on Japanese embassy in Berlin holding out from Russian attack?

@elkabong6429 Жыл бұрын

@@ralphshelley9586 Now that would be an interesting subject!

@kaybrown4010 4 жыл бұрын

“BLÜCHER!” (Horses go berserk) Love this channel!

@IblameBlame 4 жыл бұрын

That's what the Valkyrie pilot in StarCraft said when you clicked on her a little too often.

@josepherhardt164 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I looked downpost before adding my own comment! :)

@IblameBlame 4 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Stetson she also says other stuff when annoyed by too many clicks.

@mattchip 4 жыл бұрын

My first thought. :)

@BaddaBigBoom 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, someone had to do it! Perhaps some brandy, herr doktor?

@MT-tn4ei 4 жыл бұрын

Learning about the war has always brought up nostalgia from the days I watched it with my dad when I was younger, I’m glad there are creators on KZfaq not afraid to show the real history like you do, it really helps young people like me learn about the wars, thank you and keep up the good work!

@Xyzabc998 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see the Canadians getting the recognition for their determined and heroic fighting here and elsewhere during WW2.

@johnmcclellan9020 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for detailing the Canadians who fought bravely in this terrible war. My father was one of them.

@jerrytugable 4 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating insight into a little-known corner of WW2. Your work is unparalleled, many thanks.

@dave.of.the.forrest 4 жыл бұрын

I click, I watch, I learn. Perfect nuggets of history for our short-attention-span generation. Thank you Mark!

@oskarskorzeny9234 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos Mark. Love seeing this classic B&W footage.

@slartybartfarst55 4 жыл бұрын

An amazing story. So there was a German outpost, just across the Channel, until one day AFTER Germany surrendered, Incredible. Thank you for this.

@bbvollmer 3 жыл бұрын

more then one, if Im not mistaken the channel islands were held by the Germans until the end as well

@aristedecomgmailcom 2 жыл бұрын

So what？The German troops on the coast were not harming the Allies。

@L30B055 10 ай бұрын

@@aristedecomgmailcomnot harming the allies xD did you not listen to the video? Them being there diverted a lot of allied resources. They obviously couldn't leave them there to their own devices. I'm wondering where the French troops were? Why was it up to the Czechs and Canadians to take back fremch villages 😆

@josephdecarlo4869 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the bit about the Czechs, a video on exiled governments and free allied armies would be a treat! Keep up the fantastic work mark

@josephstevens9888 4 жыл бұрын

That Czech mortar crew were most impressive - almost rapid fire!

@garypulliam3740 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that. I think they gave out a bit at the end though. They got tired. 🤣

@daveforsythe9021 4 жыл бұрын

I’m Canadian. God bless those men and every other Ally. We will never again see this quality of humanity. So much respect to all.

@mastixmastix 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great channel. Amazing content. The best historic visual resource I follow by far.

@movingwater7312 4 жыл бұрын

first the allies were encircled in Dunkirk, at the end the they could not take it back. interesting.

@cretansuperbos2121 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't or didn't bother? Two very separate things!

@sillygoose210_6 4 жыл бұрын

@@cretansuperbos2121 Well it's a combination of both, it would be hard to take and also not very strategically valuable.

@purewere238 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the allies purposefully left the German force surrounding Dunkirk encircled, because it was a symbol of how the tables had turned. With the resources, manpower, armoured units, and air superiority at the allies disposal Dunkirk could have been taken... At a high cost for sure, but all sides in the war continually planned and executed costly operations.

@twh563 4 жыл бұрын

@@purewere238 Eisenhower: Ok men, lets not take Dunkirk. Lets show the Germans how the tide has turned. Doesn't make much sense does it?

@purewere238 4 жыл бұрын

@@twh563 Considering the fact that the British expeditionary force and the remaining French military force were trapped then expelled from the mainland in that exact location in the beginning of the war... A crushing blow to the early war effort. And now years later a Elite German military force was trapped without a means of escape, and then that force was desperately needed to reinforce Germany later on. I'd think that would've hurt German morale in the fall when high command was looking desperately for able bodies to defend east Germany. So it's logical to assume that Churchill and British high command would appreciate the ironic twist... A considerable boost to the British morale. It shows a complete turnabout, that location was where the war looked it's bleakest to the British and French in the beginning.

@sof5858 4 жыл бұрын

Watched a few of your vids now Mark and am very impressed. After recently finishing The World at War series, these vids are right on par. Great editing with mostly actual if not relevant footage. Currently going through your catalogue 👍🏻

@calvinfernandez1956 4 жыл бұрын

11 hours ago? How can you watch this video 11 hours ago? It was just released!!

@felocie9262 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah how can this have happened 11 hours ago?

@calvinfernandez1956 4 жыл бұрын

@Fender Player I personally like WW2 in colour and Battlefield series that covers various battles in detail including the lesser discussed Mediterranean theatre. If you have not watched it yet, it's highly recommended.

@ravikumar-ul6oe 4 жыл бұрын

@@gobshite5150 agreed Felton is a looter

@codyweien4513 4 жыл бұрын

@@ravikumar-ul6oe explain?

@fabiofundaro2331 2 жыл бұрын

your way of portraying the history of WW2 is immaculate......well done..keep the good work up.....i hope and pray someone serious recognizes you abilities and appreciates them more then just the KZfaq channel....you deserve much more then this...

@wolfgangweighold83 3 жыл бұрын

Danke für das hochladen sehr interessant

@wtfbuddy1 4 жыл бұрын

Splendid video - it's amazing that Dunkirk, the scene of 2 major battles spanning almost 5 years and only one talked about, you Sir bring the entire story/history to life and perspective in the Second Battle for Dunkirk. Thank you for sharing.

@Aldo-zp8wk 4 жыл бұрын

Mark is absolutely my favorite on KZfaq. Because of his unbiased content and superior video, maps and commentary. Thank you as always.

@josephrousseau6094 4 жыл бұрын

Your are the best at this , love the music thanks a million

@andydunn5673 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing production Thank you

@chrisburke624 4 жыл бұрын

These absolutely have to be amongst some of the best WW2 history videos ANYWHERE!! I learn more in approximately 10 minutes than I ever really did in school, and you always cover things I'd never known about before. Absolute gold

@Trillock-hy1cf 4 жыл бұрын

I have obviously heard of Dunkirk, and the evacuation of the British and French soldiers from the beaches, but not this story of the Germans holding onto the place and vigorously defending the town until the last days of the war. I amazes me that Mark can dig out these mostly unknown stories and suitable film clips, and probably stays awake at night trying to work out the next story to tell us all....:)

@LordInter 4 жыл бұрын

it amases me too that anyone survived to live in Dunkirk

@kathycaldwell7126 4 жыл бұрын

Trillock 1945 Me as well. And respect for the Czech soldiers, in keeping with their past and future bravery. Thank you, Dr. Felton.

@achillies40 3 жыл бұрын

I agree totally. I wish history was delivered like this while I was at school. Unfortunately, the internet didn't exist and computers had less power than a calculator. We had crappy old videos that were all scratchy or a reel to reel film. They were exciting days. Dr Felton has an amazing voice that makes you want to listen to what he is saying. If you haven't listened to his audiobook series, they are fantastic. So easy to get lost in them.

@r.m.5548 3 жыл бұрын

@Trillock-hy1cf 3 жыл бұрын

@@r.m.5548 But at least the Free French (not the Vichy French) fought back with the 'Resistance' organisation, and were very brave too, and tortured and died when captured...I believe, Plus the RAF dropped our Agents to help, and supply drops of weapons, ammo and stuff to help them out.

@brianskinner5711 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@colshaw793 4 жыл бұрын

Groundbreaking nuance Dr Felton, Thank you.

@johncollins7423 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video, Mark. Especially pertaining to the tenacity in battle shown by my Canadian brothers. The valor displayed by them & the Czechs in the face of fierce opposition just doesn't get very much acknowledgement anywhere. Thank you & a big salute to my Canadian & Czech brothers, from a retired Marine in North Carolina USA🇺🇸

@David-yo5ws 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service John. Ex New Zealand Navy, Weapons Electrical Fitter. David 60yo.

@johncollins7423 4 жыл бұрын

@@David-yo5ws I appreciate it, David. And thank you for your service as well! 52 years old here. 👍😎

@johncollins7423 10 ай бұрын

@@TapMd I must agree. Sadly, their valor will likely never be fully appreciated😢

@tatavartianand9856 4 жыл бұрын

Corona lockdown is just getting more informative with your constant upload of videos Mark. Keep it up mate!! Your work is to good. We're Lovin it.

@localenterprisebroadcastin5971 4 жыл бұрын

Damn you’re still locked down? We’ve moved on to rioting here 🤷🏼‍♂️

@todaywefly4370 4 жыл бұрын

local enterprise broadcasting We’ve gone through bored nonchalance to active ignorance with a definite flavour of indifference.

@localenterprisebroadcastin5971 4 жыл бұрын

Todaywefly well stated 😂👍

@IanP1963 4 жыл бұрын

Having the virus has kept me busy!

@richardellis5819 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Felton you have a great gift. Thanks for sharing

@lnstall_Wizard 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Such unique content and lots of it. Another great video! Thank you.

@Londoner37 4 жыл бұрын

I am slovak and never heard home about this, i guess our history teachers should follow your channel. Good work.

@Pikkabuu 3 жыл бұрын

Well the Slovaks just held an unsuccessful siege and failed to contain a German attack on the last weeks of the war. So no wonder if this is something one keeps quiet about...

@vojinpantic4604 3 жыл бұрын

"I AM SLOVEN, You are ignoramus , Die Deutscher haben den Slovaken ausgedacht , damit euch unterschieden von Slovenen aus Slovenia, weil die Namen Slovenia und Slovensko sind sehr änlich , Ihres Patronen sind Deutscher und Sie müssen wie Deutscher wollen,

@xibungo71 3 жыл бұрын

Don't feel badly. Most people have not heard about the Slovak Uprising of late 1944, either.

@GraceMusyoka 3 жыл бұрын

@@xibungo71 You guys are so mean 😂! I understand what he feels, though.

@goodnamesareallgone1 3 жыл бұрын

Not so surprisingly, the communists suppressed all independant military history after the war and to an extent, so did the allies.

@EconomicsMate1 4 жыл бұрын

The only reliable source of wwii information to watch. Mark youre a legend mate! Might I suggest some Aussie WWII history topics? Would love to see some things on the AC Sentinel Tanks and Australian forces in WWII.

@robbiewallis748 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Would love to hear about Milne Bay or the Rats of Tobruk

@sassiebrat 4 жыл бұрын

Where do you think he gets his information?

@kannan159 4 жыл бұрын

Sentinel was a very bad tank .... I am pretty sure no crew would like to have it

@comradekenobi6908 4 жыл бұрын

@@sassiebrat he's a historian

@frankryan2505 4 жыл бұрын

@@comradekenobi6908 they had one of his books at Canberra airport last time I passed through. Couldn't believe my eyes tbh.

@ant7699 3 жыл бұрын

These documentorys are awesome. I've watched a few now. It's important as any country involved to learn about this. GREAT Work. Thanks for the upload.

@concerned1313 2 жыл бұрын

I have not heard of these operations before Dr. Felton, thank you!

@maxschaeffner9005 4 жыл бұрын

Leningrad: survives 872 day siege Frisius: write that down WRITE THAT DOWN

@fieldmarshalbaltimore1329 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@truthseeker7242 3 жыл бұрын

Max - Yes, it did, but it was also on a much bigger scale, and with much greater numbers and assets thrown in from both sides. Even Western Allies' Russian Convoys supplied assets that found their way to Leningrad.

@chaz9675 4 жыл бұрын

Love the vids mark keep it up!

@lespaz1197 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah i love this channel

@kaiserschmarrn260 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@robertnolan8240 4 жыл бұрын

Again..the best documentaries on youtube..Thanks Mark..

@jasonstack122 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your hard work

@rodelvaldez8640 4 жыл бұрын

Me after our history class "I know everything that happened in WW2" Mark Felton: Allow me to introduce myself

@denizmetint.462 4 жыл бұрын

Rodel Valdez There's always an event or clash you've never heard of. That's how massive and devastating World War 2 was.

@spitfire8790 4 жыл бұрын

unoriginal..

@scottleft3672 4 жыл бұрын

@@denizmetint.462 Even the official histories are hardly read.

@robertandrews6915 4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Clardy (insert name here): hold my beer. Most annoying one but so many people do it

@jamesbondoo81 4 жыл бұрын

MF: Hold my beer...

@sassiebrat 4 жыл бұрын

Mark, please do something on the French and British sectors of Berlin. We always hear about the American and Russian but not so much the French and British. Thanks! Love your channel!

@oldman2800 4 жыл бұрын

According to the narative the British didnt have to much to do, nothing can be further from the truth.

@cratarata2278 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to know about the part of Germany controlled by the British because it turned out to be the most westernised and developed part of the country where a lot of the cities boomed in size, so I wanted to know if that had anything to do with it

@samuelrs5138 4 жыл бұрын

@@cratarata2278 I don't think the British planned or financed any of the rebuilding effort. Although helping to secure it from the Russians obviously was of help.

@m4a1z1 4 жыл бұрын

As much as I love my Britain brothers, the glory belongs to US And USSR. But US allies fought bravely that's for sure

@cratarata2278 4 жыл бұрын

Samuel Rs but when I was watching a documentary it showed them enlisting Germans to quickly rebuild cities

@RonaldBelanger 3 жыл бұрын

The older I get, the more I learn that I still have so much more to learn about. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and video.

@shawngilliland243 4 жыл бұрын

@Mark Felton Productions - Great video as always, Dr. Felton. I was surprised when viewing the map at about 1:45 that although you mentioned Boulogne, I didn't see Boulogne on the particular map. Your knowledge of the geography of the northern coast of France is much greater than my own; I had to look up Boulogne, and see that it is not far down the coast from Calais.

@LNMarls 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you are giving us Canadians our due respect and acknowledgement. Cheers Dr. Mark

@RC-Flight 3 жыл бұрын

@LN.Marls 🇨🇦 I was thinking the exact same thing! According to American made documentaries Americans were the only country in the world who were involved with the war, and single handedly won the war 🙄 🇨🇦

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

@@RC-Flight Where did the "Canadian" tanks, SP guns, APC's, jeeps, gas, radios, antifreeze and tires come from?

@nicolasclermont893 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickdanger3802 Canadians made a lot of their own SP guns and vehicles, but that's besides the point... what good is a machine without brave men to use them?

@bnipmnaa 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickdanger3802 The USA sold war materials to the allies on low-interest credit, those materials were not a gift. For americans to expect fawning gratitude as well as payment is not only ignorant, it's frankly insulting.

@trevoredwards9344 3 жыл бұрын

@@RC-Flight calm down kiddo have some syrup and calm down now listen if it weren't for us Britain would be speaking german pfft they were about to collapse from the war better be thanking America 🇺🇸 we did help Britain get back to their feet so yea you remember us and what the number 1 super power did for the world, just ask japan about us they know what happens 😂😂

@andrewpansch7447 4 жыл бұрын

With victory comes who gets to tell history. I really enjoy Marks videos because you get to see a lot more from the German perspective. I never heard this story and I’m sure there’s many more. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos.

@meht43-BringitBadger 2 жыл бұрын

No you don’t, he’s always been known for being totally biased towards to the Soviets and the western allies

@fernandomartins8296 Жыл бұрын

@@meht43-BringitBadger translate

@jeddkeech259 3 жыл бұрын

My German ancestors didn’t go down without a fight. Thanks for producing mr Felton. Do more episodes on Japanese vs American forces more of my ancestors fought in those battles.

@sandeepmukherjee8045 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel ! Really good work !!

@je6874 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you actually pronounce all names the way they were meant to be pronounced... a small thing but shows you put effort into understanding every part of history.

@coonhoundqueen9216 4 жыл бұрын

His Mother must have taught him proper grammer...i am saying this as a compliment. As well as appreciation. to my own Mother ....as this was something she emphasized to me ...thanks Mom

@waslos2588 3 жыл бұрын

his pronounciation is a bit off

@robertmckeown3014 4 жыл бұрын

Yet again Dr Felton, right when I thought myself an "officiato" about the war, you come along and teach me something new. Well done!

@yidy1 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, as usual! Thank you!

@chrisbabaero5147 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent narration. Good tone and pace reminiscent of a Pathe News style delivery. Thank you!

@MyLateralThawts 4 жыл бұрын

It may come as a surprise to most people here as to how truly international the First Canadian Army was in World War Two. Although the bulk of the troops were indeed Canadian, it was still short of the divisions to make up a full army. To no ones surprise, the British supplied the bulk of additional troops, by attaching an entire corps to Canada’s formation (I Corps), which is fitting , as they were still part of the 21st Army Group under Montgomery. Other units included 1st Polish Armoured Division, the 1st Belgian Infantry Brigade and, as mentioned by Dr Felton, the 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade. It may come as an additional surprise to American viewers that there was even an American Infantry Division attached to First Canadian Army for a time. The 104th Infantry Division. It would seem Canada was the most pronounced embodiment of the international nature of the campaign to liberate Europe.

@stiltskino4009 4 жыл бұрын

"Liberate"

@shotdriven1953 3 жыл бұрын

@@stiltskino4009 ?

@shotdriven1953 3 жыл бұрын

@@stiltskino4009 yes liberate

@maesy6730 3 жыл бұрын

@Hater Sensei Grand Master Chosen One not even after the coming Chinese invasion ?

@theultimategamer8537 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man this comments section is pretty salty but I appreciate your observations on my native Canada

@ianclark1122 4 жыл бұрын

Check your e.mails Mr Felton. There should be one from the Queen asking you when you want to pick up your OBE.

@robchamberlin4900 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Felton is the history teacher we all wish we had

@chipsthedog1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm English and live less. Than 50 miles from Dover and I never knew that the Germans could hit Dover with artillery, that's amazing

@julioesteves1818 3 жыл бұрын

I have never imagined this to be possible

@declangarvey2708 4 жыл бұрын

Just got into your channel a couple weeks ago and I love it keep up the great work👍

@barryolaith 4 жыл бұрын

You bring these neglected battles to life with great detail and telling us about the individuals involved and what became of them. Academic and fascinating. Thank you for your excellent work and for sharing it.

@janewhite4486 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing research Mr. Felton !!!!!

@peterterry398 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Mark Felton on TV tonite!! Good for you!!

@seabeeusn76 4 жыл бұрын

As usual, I find your work remarkable and very informative! Cheers from across the pond!

@stephenasbridge878 4 жыл бұрын

Well done to the Canadians and Czechs. Shows just how hard the Wehrmacht really was...

@butterygoodness8242 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Asbridge As a Canadian I am *VERY VERY* proud of our Military achievements in both World Wars

@kowo7795 4 жыл бұрын

@rustybuttpate thats not entirely true, a majority of the german troops in 44,45 were inexperienced, since most of the veterans lay dead in russia at that point.

@tavish4699 4 жыл бұрын

@@kowo7795 yet you still had Trouble moving ....

@petercott1 4 жыл бұрын

@@butterygoodness8242 As a Brit I salute the Canadians .Amazing soldiers.

@luizfishing7438 4 жыл бұрын

Nonsense

@adeh503 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is by far the best

@danrooc 3 жыл бұрын

It takes Mark Felton to unveil facts as these! You really know how to spice history. Thanks!

@johnnychuk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, for another beautifully-researched piece, Mark. Love your work!

@fabianwylie8707 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Mark , I had no idea about this part World War Two. Thanks for bringing history alive 👍

@jazzmusician46 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was another beaut documentary. I learnt so much. Thank you once again.

@jonboorman6313 4 жыл бұрын

My dad was attached to the Czech brigade at Dunkirk

@medsedwards 3 жыл бұрын

And mine

@medsedwards 3 жыл бұрын

What regiment was he in Jon Boorman ? My father was with The Welch RA 608th regiment , attached to the Czechs ..

@notgonnalie1846 3 жыл бұрын

Ok boomers

@gg-sr6ju 3 жыл бұрын

@@notgonnalie1846 imbecile

@notgonnalie1846 3 жыл бұрын

@@gg-sr6ju ..., said a boomer. Lmfao

@disgustedvet9528 4 жыл бұрын

These are such excellent presentations that the fact people " dislike " them is mystifying .

@user-po7ks4iz4q 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps because they may have to think too much. Some people want everything simple and explained. But Like you I think his presentations are excellent. Should be taught like this in school😀

@visionist7 3 жыл бұрын

Probably leftists

@Zman888 3 жыл бұрын

you mean "people" 😁

@Ed-hc5iz 3 жыл бұрын

@@visionist7 I am a leftist, why should I dislike the video?

@danielcadwell9812 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ed-hc5iz not all leftists think the same as you.

@humanmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Every video on this channel is very high quality and reminds me of the old "The world at war" series from the late 70's.

@therealrvasinger241 4 жыл бұрын

@Peter Grahame 'World at War' was the Cliff's notes version - Dr Felton is producing the Encyclopaedia Britannica Macropaedia.

@rinkrat4459 4 жыл бұрын

As always Mr. Felton provides amazing information and detail! In all my years of reading WW2 history, never saw anything about this German holdout in Dunkirk, can't believe it.

@leslietarkin5705 10 ай бұрын

As many years as I've studied the British 21st Army Group, I've never come across the German Garrison at Dunkirk's story. It's remarkable they had the strength and mental, emotional, & physical fortitude to hold out like they did. They may have been the enemy but, these guys were great warriors.

@DaraM73 4 жыл бұрын

0:22 that GI with the rifle grenade has some blast effect.

@tommyblackwell3760 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that recoil looked pretty stout too. Glad I had an M203.

@LoanwordEggcorn 4 жыл бұрын

It's catching a rifle bullet and reflecting all of the cartridge gasses.

@alsoffice12 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a good day when Mark puts out a new episode. Thank you so much for helping us get through this time.

@aldo-228 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible story. I've learned so much from your channel. I'm always amazed at how much unbelievable and unbiased content you continue to put out..

@mashbury 4 жыл бұрын

Always a surprise learning something you’ve never heard of before now .. fascinating as usual

@billlybarrue5953 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate our incredibly tough Canadian Brothers and Czech brothers!

@hughmungus1767 3 жыл бұрын

Billy Barrue - If only we Canadians were as tough today as we were then, maybe we wouldn't have our current generation of politicians....

@milferdjones2573 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed great efforts.

@williamgardiner4956 3 жыл бұрын

@@hughmungus1767 Dead on Hugh. Our people have become rabbits running from place to place with no decent leadership. Scares me when we allow a lying corrupt PM and his corrupt party run this country right into the ground. Time for some balls people.

@Shmerpy 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamgardiner4956 Oh boo hoo. So are you signing up to go fight somewhere?

@rosestewart1606 2 жыл бұрын

@@hughmungus1767 way to diss our own armed forces. The only thing that is political is procurement which hasn't been fixed for decades. Our armed forces do what they can with what they are given, despite cuts to funding during the Conservative government and a lack of vision with the current one. The only thing the Conservatives really spent money on was changing all of the uniforms and insignia back to Second World War designs. Our armed forces are among the best trained forces in the world...because training is cheap in comparison to nuclear weapons and aircraft carriers and rockets. We currently hold the sniping distance record. Perhaps you should enlist before you criticize our troops. You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Our troops are there for you when you need them whether it's in UN operations or putting out forest fires. Be grateful that you can sit on your butt insulting them rather than actually doing their work.

@zedzedtop 4 жыл бұрын

Love when you tell these stories that involve the Canadian Forces. Makes me proud to be a Canadian and knowing my grandfather was there makes it even more proud. Hands down greatest generation. Great work Mark.

@SirAntoniousBlock 4 жыл бұрын

The Canadians were amazing, did way more than their share. 👍

@nozecone 4 жыл бұрын

@@robinlarge1630 Thank you, from a Canadian whose father and grandfather fought in those wars.

@aksmex2576 4 жыл бұрын

God bless Canada, one of the greatest nation one earth.

@luisgonzagaosollo7970 4 жыл бұрын

We must pay homage to the greatest generation of Canadians that helped deliver millions of East Europeans directly into the hands of the bloody Soviet regime and its red army of rapists. I wonder if Canadians of today would fight and die for the rainbow liberal country it has turned into.