Operation Blockbuster: The Battle For Hochwald's Gap | Greatest Tank Battles

Operation Blockbuster: The Battle For Hochwald's Gap | Greatest Tank Battles | War Stories

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On February 8th 1945 Canadian forces launched one of the most ferocious and costly battles of WW2 with the aim of taking the Hochwald Gap and forcing the German army back over the Rhine and into Germany. In The Battle For The Rhineland we hear from both sides of this devastating offensive and re-live what it was really like in the winter of 1945.
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@WarStoriesChannel 3 жыл бұрын

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@kostakisgeorgiou3637 3 жыл бұрын

for witch reason you play that disturbing music?

@clintwarren6702 3 жыл бұрын

Impossible to watch.

@patch1421 3 жыл бұрын

@@kostakisgeorgiou3637 0

@georgecoates2079 3 жыл бұрын

Sherman’s sort of a poor tank compared to the German tanks. I wonder why they didn’t equip more of the with the British 17 pounder gun?

@tiocfaidharla7819 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgecoates2079 Until the Sherman was upgunned with the 76mm, it was no match versus Panther, Mark IV, Tiger I or II....even the Stug III....the Sherman had some good qualities, namely speed and umbers, but it also had a very high silhouette, which made it stand out even more.....I do not think I would want to be a Sherman Tanker in WW2....especially after viewing Fury as many times as I have

@sarahj2607 2 жыл бұрын

My great uncle was killed in action March 8 1945 . He was missing until March 25 when they found him buried by the Germans. He fought in operation blockbuster in the Hochwald and is now buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War cemetery. I wish I could find out exactly what happened to him. It’s incredible anyone got out of this battle. Canadians are incredible soldiers. I am so proud of my great uncle. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@alancooper5147 2 жыл бұрын

I am also extremely proud of ur great uncle. And I emphasise the word great. I am free to do as I choose in my life thanks to amazing ppl like ur uncle. So I say thank u Sir, I will never forget what u did for freedom.

@lukemurphy510 2 жыл бұрын

We're proud of your uncle an all the others who took part too ......thank you to them all

@theproduct8375 2 жыл бұрын

Your southern brothers in the states are proud and grateful for men like your uncle too!🙏👊

@BigStou 2 жыл бұрын

Don't burden yourself trying to figure out what happened on the battlefield, its chaos , a hundred things could of gone wrong, keep his memory in your heart and mind that is what matters.

@karlosvulture7707 2 жыл бұрын

More than likely your great uncle died bravely....RIP to ALL those who died for freedom....

@beachcomberbloke462 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to the Canadians who,s role in WW2 is vastly under rated.

@vincentdiblasi5894 3 жыл бұрын

If only they could see the state of things now lol

@robertdore9592 3 жыл бұрын

They were with us Brits from the very beginning.

@Hooibeest2D 3 жыл бұрын

Not for the Dutch! Canadians help out for free and freedom Americans for fee and controle

@xanbex8324 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hooibeest2D I watched a video on the liberation of the Netherlands. Who knew that Canada did so much.......? I also recently watched a film called "The Black Book" witch was terrific.

@Hooibeest2D 3 жыл бұрын

@@xanbex8324 most of the Nederlands was liberated by canadians and poles. Black book is a good movie, based upon two stories if I'm not mistaken.

@cowgoesmoo3850 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you our northern brethren❤, for your sacrifices along side our own soldiers in the worst and most costly war in history. From a guy in a small city In New York(about an hour from the Canadian/U.S border.) May all the millions that lost their life in WW2 rest in peace.

@PCB-dg7pt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my Dear southern brother! We will always fight together for freedom and we Canadians will always render our sacrifice to our American friends in need!🍁

@karlosvulture7707 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to the Canadian soldiers who paid the ultimate price for freedom,my grandfather got hit by a sniper over in the Solomon's thankfully it just missed his heart, much respect from a brother in New Zealand..... RIP to ALL those who died for us all......

@romyhofer995 Жыл бұрын

My great uncle was killed and never found because of the Canadian

@patriciabrenner9216 Жыл бұрын

@@romyhofer995 Excellent. Another murderous German got what he deserved.

@chrisclark719 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody well done, really appreciate the work that's gone into this series and the brave Canadians who never give up either!

@leehardy367 3 жыл бұрын

how addictive is this better than tv need some sleep but my brain needs more glad i am the boss

@oliwierkarnicki3953 3 жыл бұрын

This man seriously needs sleep

@goproskiing_kid619 2 жыл бұрын

Its better than “tv” because only 60 yr old boomers watch tv lol

@mandelorean6243 2 жыл бұрын

It is tv...this is from a tv show.. Commercials getting as bad, way more intrusive

@miraninoopuguon1935 2 жыл бұрын

@@mandelorean6243 CT

@bradjames6748 Жыл бұрын

The Canadian army was so impressed by the German armour that Canada has exclusively used German tanks since 1968

@d.r.4453 4 ай бұрын

The British Centurion served in Canada until 1978 and light armor has always been a mix of American or Swiss designs license built in Canada. As far as choosing the Leopard goes, I imagine it was mainly due to cost and availability rather then being impressed. Indeed the Leopard 1's were awseome tanks in their day, and served countires without deep pockets well. The Leo 2A6M's used in Afghanistan were leased/purchased because they were surplus (a.k.a available immediately) and cheap. If DND could have run a proper competition and had time allowed odds are (according to various online sources...so take that with a grain of salt) the Challenger II would have toped their list.

@marthakrumboltz2710 Жыл бұрын

Bringing these hugely important battles to view, you insure that the brave who fought here will not be forgotten. An example of young people not knowing much of these battles is as follows. Not long ago there was a lecturer doing a piece on WWII. A young teacher in the crowd asked, “when was world war eleven?” Keep doing this all important task. Thank you.

@edwin11373 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Canadians, thank you allies for your bravery. The world will always remember you.

@opoxious1592 8 ай бұрын

The said thing is that the youth of today don't know anything about the war. And they also don't care. For them the most important thing in their lives is thinking how to make a Tik-Tok video and get the most views. And that's no joke. They don't know anything about WW2.

@16rumpole 3 жыл бұрын

to those brave canadians thank you for your actions

@justdoingitjim7095 3 жыл бұрын

Good thing we have closed caption. The background noise is so much louder than the people talking that it's impossible to know what they're saying!

@imranhazim5434 3 жыл бұрын

Because this is a documentary TV series on History Channel.

@bunzeebear2973 3 жыл бұрын

even with CC you got to guess at some of the words because of"they sound the same so CC gives the wrong word many times. So for the people that are deaf what does music sound like when it is the droning of aircraft or guns going boom or machine gun fire. CC definitely could use some improvements. Yet I always have it on because just to get those words in matter.

@brusselsgarden7424 3 жыл бұрын

I remember visiting Yper/ Belgium were the allied troops of mix Canadians, Aussies Gurkas etc died..there were fresh wreaths and as I tried to pray I felt enormous heavy sadness that I started to cry. My belgian husband asked me what happened but I cannot explain just that I felt too much sadness.

@GrrMeister 2 жыл бұрын

*Ypres WW1*

@phyllindaiam2494 3 жыл бұрын

I Love Canadians🇨🇦.. I had the pleasure of visiting Canada twice.. beautiful place ... It's a place I could see myself living.. 🇨🇦🙋🏽‍♀️

@charlesgruber1631 3 жыл бұрын

'Lots of tanks?

@joshhencik1849 3 жыл бұрын

Canada's cool (no pun intended). All places are cool for one reason or another, that's why it is great to visit lots of places and peoples!

@PCB-dg7pt 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome to join us a be a Canadian as well! And you are always welcome to visit and stay a while to get to know us!!

@Petal4822 3 жыл бұрын

Field Marshall Karl Gerd Von Lundstedt said that the three factors that caused the German defeat were ; 1. Germany had no oil. 2. American oil contribution amounted to SIX Billion barrels out of the SEVEN Billion barrels, consumed by the Allies. Most of the oil coming from Texas. 3. For D-Day a huge ‘Oil Pipeline’ between England and France was built under the Channel. 3. The ‘Allies’ overwhelming 'Airpower." 4. The Lend-Lease Act of the USA supplied the Soviet Union so they could fight the Germans with more than 400,000 jeeps and trucks, 14,000 aircraft, 8,000 tractors and 300,000 vehicles, and 13,000 battle tanks. Boots, clothing material, radios etc. Totalling $180 billion in today's currency.

@charlesgruber1631 3 жыл бұрын

I wish they would make another season of this series... so well done.

@rescuepetsrule6842 2 жыл бұрын

Wow-sorry to admit I have never even heard of this major battle. The before and after shots of the buildings was a great touch, but the Canadians are the superstars. They always seem to be forgotten-sad, SALUTE Canadians!

@theproduct8375 2 жыл бұрын

We might make jokes about Canadians here in the states, but jokes aside we're proud and grateful to call you neighbor and ally!

@benjaminrush4443 3 жыл бұрын

Mom is from New Brunswick - Dual Citizenship. Americans are only fed the Bulge and the Victories for American Troops. Least we never forget that America Invaded Canada during their first two wars - Revolution & 1812; both times the Canadians sent them back. Thank you - Good quick Story with decent footage & graphics. US Army - 1971 to 1973. Hopkinton, Mass, USA. God Bless.

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

Where were the "Canadian tanks" manufactured?

@peterson7082 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickdanger3802 Montreal Locomotive.

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterson7082 Where were the "Canadian tanks" actually used in combat manufactured? Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) was a Canadian railway locomotive manufacturer which existed under several names from 1883 to 1985. For a number of years it was a subsidiary of the American Locomotive Company. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Locomotive_Works

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

War of 1812 "Such exaggerations were key to the myth that it was Canada’s militia, not its expensive professional soldiers, who won the War of 1812. In reality, the militia were primarily assigned to transport and labour duties, although some served alongside British professional regulars and fencible regiments." www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812-editorial#:~:text=The%20War%20of%201812%20%28which%20lasted%20from%201812,and%20the%20Atlantic%2C%20and%20in%20the%20United%20States.

@peterson7082 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickdanger3802 Oh the Canadian used tanks, my mistake. Well various, Fisher, Pullman, FMW, Chrysler, etc

@pe7143 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! My Dad and his twin combat vets (USAAF B-25s & 82nd AB Pathfinders) lived the conflict. ALL of your programs are AWESOME!

@Yourdoomawaitsyou 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhhhh sure they did buddy.

@DP-je7sj 2 жыл бұрын

Programmes*

@fumblerooskie 2 жыл бұрын

I like Canadian war stories. This one's terrific!

@rickybell2190 3 жыл бұрын

Audio was better in ww2 than this channel. Spoils the viewing.

@thomasbach8723 3 жыл бұрын

Salute to the Germans in this Time the best Soldiers in the World!

@JackofDiamonds951 3 жыл бұрын

Nearly 🇬🇧

@edgarvalderrama1143 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could hear what they're saying!

@hafmaint7557 3 жыл бұрын

Pity about the background music expectedly for people like me with hearing loss

@leewood331 3 жыл бұрын

They need to turn music up.....I can still hear talking.

@batmandeltaforce 3 жыл бұрын

It ain't you, it's a really bad mix:)

@bunzeebear2973 3 жыл бұрын

They also call explosions and machine gun fire MUSIC instead of comic book style "BOOM" or "rat a tat a tat" or stampeding horses hoof noises is also "music"

@derrickcox4233 3 жыл бұрын

I use captions with no sound

@haroldadkins770 11 ай бұрын

What great men what great heros thank you all God bless you

@jpmtlhead39 8 ай бұрын

What is almost Unbelivable,its the fact that the German Hold on for so long with so few. They were fighting in the west,in the east and in italy,in a desproportion in man and material and nevertheless in some ocasions still be ablle to put the Allies in a total desarey and panic. Its a testament to the sheer power of their guns, their training an outstanding leadership and fighting Spirit.

@boxwoodgreen 3 жыл бұрын

I've got an original Canadian Army battle map of Xanten marked "secret". And a picture of my late dad with his Coy, in the main street about 50 yards from the old town gate, after the town was liberated.

@hughbeastodonnell3733 3 жыл бұрын

Who was he with ? Btw, there's a documentary being made about this battle now by Real time History. Good to see these guys at War Stories generating interest !

@boxwoodgreen 3 жыл бұрын

@@hughbeastodonnell3733 He was the Anti-Tank Artillery Coy Captain in the South Saskatchewan Regt. He was originally commissioned during wartime in the Essex Scottish. He was a Sgt. in the local militia before the war. The 26th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery.

@cowgoesmoo3850 3 жыл бұрын

@@boxwoodgreen that's awesome, definitely a piece of cool history there.

@boxwoodgreen 3 жыл бұрын

@@cowgoesmoo3850 Another interesting part of the story... in that local militia unit was James "Jimmy Doohan" ... who after his own heroic WW2 service played "Scotty" in the original Star Trek. I was fortunate enough to meet him at our old high school's 75th Anniversary. He was a real gentleman.

@boxwoodgreen 3 жыл бұрын

@Damo Along ways off, but our countries paths crossed before, ... a war before. My late dads two uncles fell in WW1. James at Hill 60 Ypres, and Arthur at the north side of Moquet Farm on the Somme. Both places the Aussies who know their history, know well. Almost 2am here. ZZzz time. G'nite !

@MegaBloggs1 3 жыл бұрын

what a brave man the veteran is-awesome account and accuracy

@Itooonn 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is more interesting than reading history books (But still books is gold)

@seti48 3 жыл бұрын

the volume of the music overwhelms the people talking.

@donmiller7156 3 жыл бұрын

annoyingly so

@moravianpost3345 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree; and the current trend of using video game like graphics is hideous. It does nothing to bring realism, especially when you have animations of German and Allied tanks lined up firing at each other from 20 metres apart.

@robertdore9592 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody annoying...

@ambush_akula5261 3 жыл бұрын

to think one of the most intense tank fights of WWII happened on small stretch of farmland

@tiocfaidharla7819 3 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with the Eastern Front? This was NOT one of the most intense tank battles of WW2....not even close. The Soviets and Wehrmacht / SS Panzer Divisions engaged in this type of Tank Warfare on a Daily Basis.

@ambush_akula5261 3 жыл бұрын

@@tiocfaidharla7819 I’m well aware, hence why I said one of the

@jimjimsandburg2754 3 жыл бұрын

@@ambush_akula5261 "One of the?" Not even close.

@rogernicholls2079 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjimsandburg2754 he's forgotten about Kursk.

@vothbetilia4862 2 жыл бұрын

@@tiocfaidharla7819 Do you need extra conscription for your eyes or something he said "One of the most"

@terrycostilow3027 Жыл бұрын

In the winter of 1945, the Sherman's were armed with 76 long barrels, and most tanks were tank destroyers 90mm M10s and Chaffee tank destroyers. The Sherman's was not the only tank. The air power and artillery

@ShelbyWithAShelby Жыл бұрын

The Chaffee is a light tank, not a tank destroyer. And not all the Shermans had the 76. In fact, most of them were still using the 75, because the crews liked it better. The 75 was a much better gun for supporting infantry than the 76, which was really only good for tank on tank combat.

@sevendays4496 3 жыл бұрын

really good war stories recommend subscribing to all 10/10

@DaveSCameron 3 жыл бұрын

Jawohl *

@stuartlast8156 3 жыл бұрын

Why put music louder than the voices ?, It drowns them out.

@Ngutovi 3 жыл бұрын

Salute to the Canadian warrior

@inklinggirl6724 3 жыл бұрын

I love the German who says “the M4 Sherman you destroy a 100 of them, there are a 120 more”

@AlexanderJScheu 3 жыл бұрын

inklingGirl67 Thank you so much, for instance - one of *Many -Others here - Oct. 1944 --Villers-Bocage/Normandy, ss-HauptsturmFührer Michael Wittmann (Ritterkreuz-Träger) w/his crew, Tiger-tank, destroyed 20-each-US-Armored-Vehicles(British-Canadian Crews) in = 21-Minutes......... - lost in Battle, one track, moved w/crew under fire, own German front-line, next morning maintained and repaired w/ new track and the tiger w/ Wittman and crew, (RIP) started in new next battle...... and and and, Now our Heroes are meanwhile in *Walhalla, side and side all *Camerades, also on side Camerades; of the other Feld-Post-Nummer..=. the former Enemies... . now on side too. Never we wont forget you... Thank's for attention,

@zjotheglorious 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderJScheuare you high

@simonbroberg969 3 жыл бұрын

The Brits called the Sherman "Ronsons" as they would light up with just one spark, the Germans called them "Tommy cookers" according to my grandfather who was in the 79th Armoured Div.

@inklinggirl6724 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonbroberg969 that is true the Canadians nicknamed them bun-son burners and the Germans Tommy cookers

@jimjimsandburg2754 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonbroberg969 Yet there where so many of them that they won the war! Power in numbers.

@mikejunior80 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. 😊

@bikes02 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, shame the music is that loud it nearly drowns out what people are saying

@JeffreyOrnstein 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, thanks.

@deabsemaan5524 3 жыл бұрын

All ur videos are next level wow

@Mrgunsngear 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@tcniel 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos for awhile and your construction of content and you voice is far superior to most of the other channels regardless of content, I enjoy watching your material and often share videos due to the accurate content, from a US Army 24 year long Vietnam Veteran I thank you.

@peterson7082 3 жыл бұрын

These aren't his videos.

@justonemori 2 жыл бұрын

Timeghost channel on youtube blows this away when it comes to information,

@gnixon9307 3 жыл бұрын

the 88mm is a awesome weapon for the germans

@jleeblackmon5340 3 жыл бұрын

It's aint awesome when they would level the Barrel down & start using tht monster to fire at infantry.

@daviddunn3285 3 жыл бұрын

One deadly gun for sure

@gnixon9307 3 жыл бұрын

@Hoa Tattis will check that aa gun

@typehyuga607 3 жыл бұрын

@Hoa Tattis nope the germans had the best gun of world war two

@ronaldwhite1730 3 жыл бұрын

Thank - you .

@currentbatches6205 3 жыл бұрын

20:40 - “Forward, the Light Brigade!” Was there a man dismayed? Not though the soldier knew Someone had blundered...."

@terrystephens1102 3 жыл бұрын

Canadians at their most valiant. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@stevecreighton5809 3 жыл бұрын

Well if you studied your history in the war it wasn't just Canadians yes of course Canadians but believe it or not the most valiant and courageous with the Russians how they came back after getting anilated and storm right into Germany and annihilated them yeah it was Russia that are the heroes the French to Canadians American all had a part in it the poles the checks Italy they change their mind after a while of course

@frankatchison2519 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Flying Tiger's without Those P.40 Tomahawk's the Chinese would be speaking Japanese. You would think they would remember the Atrocities of Nanking.

@frankatchison2519 3 жыл бұрын

Nicknamed Ronson's, Zippo's, Rolling Coffin's. The M.4 Sherman powered by gasoline was a nightmare at the beginning of the War. Diesel isn't as explosive. The Panzer's and Tiger's up close had a light disadvantage. But over 500 yards, I wouldn't want to be in a Sherman. Knocking out the track's, or fusing the turrets with phosphorous round's was the only way of getting an edge. Up close the German's had to drop their .75 or .88 mm gun's almost to the ground, inside of 500 yd's.

@typehyuga607 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankatchison2519 thats why only the experienced tiger commanders got kills,they knew to never give up that advantage and stay far away in hiding and take them all out before they come close

@joshuazamora5055 3 жыл бұрын

Done watching now waiting for Greatest Tank Battle - Battle For Germany cuz I like the battle between a Pershing and a Panther in Cologne, Germany.

@rtauzin64 2 жыл бұрын

My father was in the air force after ww2. He had much respect for the Canadian air force

@samferguson7222 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Canadians Good allies

@marthakrumboltz2710 Жыл бұрын

The before and after pictures are haunting such as that brick tower.

@JRobbySh 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@chandlerwatson1379 3 жыл бұрын

The canadians played a massive part in the second world war and yet most people just gloss over

@kevinlengkoan8534 3 жыл бұрын

Because the Americans, British and the Soviets always brag about winning the WW II and made lots of movies out of it.

@jimjimsandburg2754 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinlengkoan8534 yes, but if Canadians would make a movie about their activities in WWII, we would be happy to watch it.

@xanbex8324 3 жыл бұрын

I have met quite a number of Canadians and overall I find them pretty modest and not braggers . Solid folks!

@kevinlengkoan8534 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjimsandburg2754 that's not entirely my point. It's all about Propaganda. And movies are a good Propaganda tools.

@haggis525 3 жыл бұрын

@@xanbex8324 Yeah, as a group we are pretty chill. We don't brag too much about Canada but we are very nasty in a fight.

@billm3210 3 жыл бұрын

Oddly this series was on Amazon Prime tv here in Canada only to discover it and 2 weeka ago and they took it off.

@YahooMurray 3 жыл бұрын

Probably triggered the little snowflakes up there - same problem in the USA plus China Joe

@billm3210 3 жыл бұрын

@@YahooMurray ah yes god forbid we learn and see some history. Forgot history is racist and should be deleted from the records. We now pick and choose and edit what to learn. Tanks are mean machines.

@robertmaybeth3434 3 жыл бұрын

I like these guys.

@DannyBoy777777 3 жыл бұрын

In the winter of 1945, the war had been over for months. Its the winter of 1944; the year is the point where the winter starts in.

@davidtrindle6473 3 жыл бұрын

Not always. The usage varies

@fearless8352 3 жыл бұрын

Best videos about ww2 hands down

@haroldmclean3755 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear about it 👍

@alphalunamare 3 жыл бұрын

Salute!

@adolfhitler6583 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely presented history.

@SaiedEshaghi 3 жыл бұрын

Aside from the sound, this was one of the most salutary WW2 documentaries ever made.

@fergusmallon1337 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Why the heck did they ever release it with such a flaw?

@SaiedEshaghi 3 жыл бұрын

@@fergusmallon1337 That would remain a mystery!

@phillipkimbro7807 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! WHAT BRAVE MEN ON BITH SIDES! AMAZING GREAT HISTORY LESSON!

@modernops1267 3 жыл бұрын

An apple fell and humans discovered gravity.Millions of life’s fell and they still haven’t discovered humanity

@manwindersinghmalhi776 3 жыл бұрын

Because they make money from wars and downfall of humanity😞

@to-tt7fc 3 жыл бұрын

it is unfortunately not an ideal world since humans and other creatures were created. We compete against and eat the others.

@gernnnblanstennn7862 3 жыл бұрын

A booger from a giant nostril allows a preponderate of ancillary vocabulary without hindering the leveling of potato chips.

@pedemeyer 3 жыл бұрын

Please turn up the music.., there was an anoying Sound of someone speaking underneath the music!!

@Americandragonrider333. 3 жыл бұрын

Skill not quantity is what wins battles and wars. This is something everyone needs to remember.

@youraveragescotsman7119 3 жыл бұрын

Explain then how Germany lost the Eastern Front when they had similar numbers to the Red Army until 1943?

@bruceperkins7253 3 жыл бұрын

Athe Germans couldn't replace the men & mat serial as fast as the Russians & the allies bc their factories were Being bombed night & day by the Brits&us

@Americandragonrider333. 3 жыл бұрын

@@youraveragescotsman7119. You used the a keyword (until 1943) before then the Germans were obliterating the Soviets. Here’s an interesting fact, when the Germans started Operation Barbarossa (invasion of Soviet Union) Stalin sent his reserve armies to fight first, which is part of the reason why they sucked so bad at fighting. He wanted to weaken the Germans forces down before he sent his Front line troops in. (The reverse of what normal military doctrine is) Reserves are supposed to be the backup and last line of defense, like what the Germans used in the last days of the war in Berlin and other parts of Germany (they call it the Replacement Army). Anyway, so Stalin used his Reserves first, then in 1943 is when he called in his actual Army and other Frontline Forces. So there’s a little known fun fact.

@DLK96 Жыл бұрын

The Germans were quite skilled during WW2. I wonder how that worked out for them in the long run...........

@hienzguedarian2477 Жыл бұрын

@@Americandragonrider333. wrong

@MisteriosGloriosos922 2 жыл бұрын

Respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@wadewatts4714 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Creativetoursflorida 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharring what bravery by the Canadian tank crews , we thank you !😔. Looking back is easy to judge , the Sherman was not good tank without the longer barrel and sadly caught fire easily, weak armour.

@nickdanger3802 3 жыл бұрын

British and Canadian tanks were better???

@haggis525 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickdanger3802 Our Sherman's were not as good as the Panzer V and VI.... probably equal to the Panzer III... but we simply had far more of them, we could replace tanks and crews and we had a far superior logistics chain. So, checkmate.

@abramovich5751 2 жыл бұрын

Stdu what bravery 1000cajadian tank vs 18 panzers

@miltononyango 2 жыл бұрын

amazing

@bloodyapril6392 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! From Jan 45 to May 45 all of Germany,s last stands were in East, West Prussia. Kurland, Latvia, Silesia, Pomerania, Posen.

@bloodyapril6392 3 жыл бұрын

+@@frankatchison2519 I thought Estonia was lost fall 1944. Kurland, Latvia was still fighting after Berlin fell. Hungary, Silesia were bloody battle grounds. I am a big Eastern Front buff and military modeler. Western Front was peanuts compared to Eastern Front. From Jan-45 to May-45 some of the bloodiest fighting of WW-2 took place.

@hienzguedarian2477 Жыл бұрын

@@bloodyapril6392 🙄

@johnhopkins6260 3 жыл бұрын

6:10 *Balderdash* "...the allied soldiers had to fight every farm, every village, every forest...etc.": As was told to me by grandparents of German friends of mine (while stationed near Minden - Rinteln): Common practice, when the Amis came to a village, they would surround it, send in a messenger, inform Nazis, SS, etc. to surrender, lest the village/location be bombed to oblivion (with inhabitants). Unlike the Tommies/Limeys, the Amis had no need to fight house-to-house, tree-to-tree, etc... it was common for the Amis to leave behind 22 ft. tractor trailers, filled with grain, flour, bread, livestock, etc.... many of those trailers left behind were converted to farm shacks, chicken coops, etc. (in the Minden - Rinteln area, some were still in use, during the 70's)

@Snookynibbles 2 жыл бұрын

@john Hopkins, Greetings from the Texas Hill Country. You provided good insights. My father, who would be 102 were he alive, was a decorated WW2 vet having fought in 6 campaigns with the American 3rd Army, 6th Armored Div.. in the ETO. Dad was 5’7” and fit nicely in to a Sherman tank. He recounted to me that early in 1945 after their breakout from the Ardennes Forest battle and in to Germany, that numerous small hamlets they encountered surrendered , but not all. All it took in certain instances was a small resistance for the town to be lit 🔥 up. The (misguided) Germans indeed believed they were fighting for the perpetuity of Germany itself. Ostensibly, most frontline allied soldiers wanted the war to end and to return home to resume some form of normalcy. Yet they likewise were savvy to the perils of guerrila warfare ambushes when rolling through the small German towns.

@rovcanada1 2 жыл бұрын

@ john hopkins There was a huge difference in what happened west of the Rhine when compared to actions that took place east of the Rhine. This documentary focuses on Germany's last concerted defence of the Fatherland west of the Rhine, where "every farm, every village, every forest...etc." would have been fought for. Once over the Rhine, Germany had little in the way of a cohesive defencive force, so capitulation and surrender of villages etc. to the Allies would have been more common as the Allies pushed east. Also, you must consider that 'hearts & minds' has always been a key military strategy of the British/Commonwealth forces, right up to this day.

@charliepacheco1204 2 жыл бұрын

I love war history

@the5-starreview871 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Germans mentality: You have to take as many enemies with you to the grave as you can.

@bunzeebear2973 3 жыл бұрын

We always are the good guys and the invaders as the bad guys [in any country] so that mentality is the same with all soldiers. It has to be.

@patriciabrenner9216 3 жыл бұрын

Well a pity any of them stayed alive.

@radomirratkovic4407 3 жыл бұрын

@@patriciabrenner9216 Are you German?!

@patriciabrenner9216 3 жыл бұрын

@@radomirratkovic4407 of course I am not German.

@radomirratkovic4407 3 жыл бұрын

@@patriciabrenner9216 madame no offence but Brenner is a German surname😀

@Qotsafin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload ! Youre the real mvp

@bonnveloya9174 3 жыл бұрын

The battle all negatives to the heroism of Canadian you only. Glorified the Germans.

@eddted2876 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable how both sides could fight 😫 in insane weather! The German tanks were much better strength and range! Finally, the Canadians got a LONG barrel tanks for best range distance!

@Kyanzes 3 жыл бұрын

It's really a nailbiter. Are they going to win? Can't wait how it all ends...

@Petal4822 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't have gone after the 🐻 The Germans didn't stand a chance against the military might of the USA.

@samesame5524 3 жыл бұрын

Long live war history

@davidholder3207 Жыл бұрын

I'm no military expert but surely the main battle action carried out by the Canadian commander might have waited till the weather cleared and air attacks had softened up the German defences. Canadian tank force could have performed probing actions in the meantime and thus lessened their casualties.

@jeremyhares979 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@glenndotter5065 3 ай бұрын

The Canadians fought some of the toughest battles

@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U Жыл бұрын

One not always living a death handed them, is mostly running from their hearts heart. most

@akajakeyyale1897 3 жыл бұрын

Between This & the battle of the bulge who’s attacking force was larger?!?!? I think both had around 1,000 tanks

@JohnSmith-xn3fr 3 жыл бұрын

background sounds are way too loud. couldn't watch past the first minute or so.

@jontaylor1652 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched 10 minutes and switched it off, the music is just ridiculous.

@karagothshlomidabush3727 3 жыл бұрын

what about it ? i love the music

@randallwithell6496 2 жыл бұрын

There seems something shocking that, so late in the war, that the Canadians, with so much mobility, seemed to have tried to bulldoze their way through - although the terrain was obviously a massive obstacle. Perhaps there were no other options.

@thevillaaston7811 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps there were no other options. Perhaps you are right.

@LEEOC Жыл бұрын

😢🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you all

@number8485 2 жыл бұрын

The Canadians gave so much towards final victory and in some ways haven't really had the recognition they deserved. Air support was obviously dependent on the weather which must have made the going really tough sometimes especially against less but superior German AFVs.

@stevecreighton5809 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I noticed six people with their thumbs down to me that's unethical and Men give their lives to save us from in a world that we couldn't have lived in and we still get people that don't appreciate that sacrifices they made for us may God be with them all and God help us all that ones that don't appreciate what they did for us

@mtsenskmtsensk5113 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Creighton I think your prejudice, is heartfelt but misplaced, the reason for the negative votes is unknown and could be for many different reasons. Many comments abhor the loud music drowning out the speech for example, or the bad production values, or the commentary or really anything that is presented, and not in any way critical of the men and the battle.

@777poco 3 жыл бұрын

those thumbs down are probably Nazis lovers

@tedthesailor172 3 жыл бұрын

Canadians are so damn polite, it's surprising that they're also such ferocious and dogged fighters...

@donniedraftdodger7457 3 жыл бұрын

its not surprising to us...rudeness and belligerence is a sure sign of weakness!

@johnkidd1226 3 жыл бұрын

Until we have a rifle or hockey stick in our hands, then watch out!

@samkohen4589 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnkidd1226 and a curling broom

@redfalcon8866 2 жыл бұрын

@@donniedraftdodger7457 Tell that to the Chinese: To them rudeness and belligerence are signs of strength.

@johnkidd1226 2 жыл бұрын

@@redfalcon8866 Only to themselves, a strong enemy is not intimidated.

@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U Жыл бұрын

War NEVER gains peace of the heart.

@jasondrew5768 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad Canada did not have Infantry to protect the tanks like the Germans!

@badpossum440 3 жыл бұрын

Another video with needlessly loud music drowning out the dialog.

@fabiosunspot1112 3 жыл бұрын

The canadians suffered heavy lost in the first week of the operation...

@gillesguillaumin6603 3 жыл бұрын

Une fois de plus, les Canadiens remportent le prestige.

@samkohen4589 3 жыл бұрын

comme toujour

@mlembrant Жыл бұрын

every time i watch these documentaries, the soldiers all say "you shouldn't really do it, but this is what we did.."

@Bonesiethecat 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Turn down the volume on the background music. The narrator and interview subjects are much more important. Thank God for captioning.

@johnadams5489 3 жыл бұрын

Hitler's bone headed Ardenne Offensive lost 500 badly needed tanks and killed scores of infantry solders on both sides. Hitler's bone headed idea shortened the War.

@NewMusicFan 3 жыл бұрын

It would have been far better for our guys if the planes that bombed Dresden in mid-February 1945 had instead been used to support Allied troops on the ground - both in the Hochwald area and in the whole Rhine-Ruhr campaign.

@Iamkcs2c 2 жыл бұрын

43:30, The allies did wreck 85% of Xanten with their medium and heavy bombers.

@bigassdummy46 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they did this kind of show, but involved the infantry

@morningstar9233 3 жыл бұрын

People often say the Germans were wrong to build such powerful tanks because they were expensive and required a lot of resources to make, meaning there were very few of them compared to the vast numbers of inferior tanks fielded by the Allies. However the Germans could never hope to match Allied tank production, so it was perhaps the better option to build fewer but better tanks.

@youraveragescotsman7119 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't really call the Panther or Tiger "better" than the Sherman. Sherman was far more reliable compared to both and, with wet stowage, was the second most survivable tank of the war behind the Churchill MKVII. Sherman had a crew mortality rate of 0.78, meaning only 1 crew member was expected to die in the Tank, while the rest would escape easily due to spring-assisted hatches and a hatch for every crew member. The only advantage the German Tanks had was longer range and ambush positions.

@typehyuga607 3 жыл бұрын

@@youraveragescotsman7119 it might not be better in reliability,but if the tank is fit and well supplied,i would have chosen a tiger,pls this does not mean i side with nazis i also detest their practices

@brennanleadbetter9708 Жыл бұрын

If the damn thing didn’t break down.

@hienzguedarian2477 Жыл бұрын

@@youraveragescotsman7119 wrong. It's common knowledge the Panther is the best all around tank of the second world war

@hienzguedarian2477 Жыл бұрын

@@brennanleadbetter9708 they didn't. All that was worked out by 1943