Rappers React To Sabaton "Ghost Division"!!! 

Sabaton don't take sides, they simply tell war stories. They've told stories about Nazis, Russians, Americans and every nation in between, a whole album on Sweden's Era of Great Power 1611-1721, The Final Solution, Hitler, Lawrence of Arabia, The Fall of Berlin etc etc. Keep exploring, you'll find out.

The ghost division was a tank division that moved so fast even its commanders couldn't keep track of them. The 7th Panzer Division.

The "Ghost Division" was a German panzer division (under command of Erwin Rommel) which participated in the invasion of France (where they got their nickname). Panzers (german for tanks) were usually known as ridiculously fast units and the infantry couldn't keep up with them at all unless they had some mechanized units. And this particular division was notorious for disappearing before an advance and reappearing miles in enemy territory after a while (most notably 200 miles in one day). Neither the German command nor the French knew where it was at any point in time as long as they were advancing. That is why the French gave them the nickname "Division fantôme" --- (literal translation from french - Ghost division) Truly terrifying

Sabaton are SWEDISH 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

For a couple of rappers, you guys are pretty damn insightful and are quite astute. Sabaton is a thinking mans band and you will definitely get a history lesson every time you listen to them!

Good people can fight for the wrong side, and martial prowess and glory doesn't care about sides. Sabaton honor the soldiers, not the ideologies. They're not pro Nazi at all. They did songs honoring Soviet soldiers, Spartans, Americans, polish etc

A rough quote from Sabaton (forgive me I can't recall which member said this) "we do not glorify war, death or nationalism. We tell stories in our own way." In response to the swastika noticed in the footage - Sabaton are documenting history, when you document history, you must not edit the history. You show history as it happened, swastikas included, otherwise we will never learn from it. Love the videos guys! \m/ Keep reacting to sabaton - they're an amazing band!! :)

The drummer is married to Floor Jansen of Nightwish

.Swedish band dedicated to educating. ..and no, in much of the world, it's not what you signed up for. It's what you had to do. You got a letter. Learrn your history. It's not a subject at school. It's what you are and why you are. It's lessons we need to learn if we don't want to go through it all again. And as you said, thank god we don't have to... hopefully

The main thing about this song id like to say is that sabaton doesn’t glorify any one side of any conflict, they do these songs to draw attention to actions done, and different things from all sides from history. It was just so amazing, since because this division was the first in history to go so fast that even the commanders lost contact with the division. You’ll find sabaton will cover any part of military history, no matter which side they are on.

6:57 those are actually headphones for tank commanders to communicate to headquarters

"sabaton" is the English word for that part of a medieval full-plate armor that covers the foot. You can see that thing drawn over the letter S in the Sabaton logo.

Sabaton's music mostly are about war's and military stuff that has been. They're songs can be from all over the place. They are from Sweden btw.

The footage is Historical and the song is about a real historical event. Just like (almost) all Sabaton Songs.

As far as your comment “they got what they signed up for” goes, it wasn’t like that, in Germany and the Soviet Union you either fought or you die. Whether it be from the enemy or your own country. That’s how real it was. You had no choice but to take your chances in combat or die a disgraced man.

sabaton is a part of the armor that goes near the feet (if I remember correctly), and the band is swedish, every song of then refers to an historic war moment, but they do the songs in a way to celebrate the soldiers who fought the wars, not the countries or ideolegies wich were in the war and they don't present political sides on them, the brazilian army adopted the song they made about 3 brazilians who fought during WW II into the oficial army songs by the way, sugestions for next sabaton songs: 40-1, bismarck, fields of verdun or gott mitt uns

Sabaton: how badass do we want ghost division to be? Also sabaton: *yes*

What shocks me the most is the lack of history knowledge of these two

as usual better react to live versions, they did this song in poland in front of hundret thousend dancing people XD only the swedish band sabaton can sing about the german 7th panzer division in poland :) EXPECT bismark please react to the official bismark vidio from sabaton its amazing xD

Not sure if others have said already but Sabaton actually has a history channel (Sabaton history) where they go in depth about the history behind the song and the process behind making the song

You need to see this song live! Sabaton Ghost Division Live in Woodstock (Poland) 2012... They are amazing live band!! all their songs are about war history they tell story´s on their songs if you put the lirycs on their song some of them even make you cry or make you tear up with the meaning, please react to more Sabaton and great reaction btw!!

Sabaton - The Attack of The Dead Men, The End of The War To End Wars

A Sabton song (and video) I think perfect for the two of you: Sabaton - To Hell and back (Official Music Video) It shows everything about Sabaton: Heavy music, powerful history and a great message. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Sabaton doesn't glorify but they do put historical knowledge at the finger tips and ears of those that may not know much about significant wars, and people. Most of their songs are based on lesser known facts of WWII, WWI, and earlier. Btw i found y'all by looking at tool reactions, great channel keep up the excellent work

"you signed up for it" yeah no.

Manowar- Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts is an epic power metal song.

There's been multiple documentaries that have presented WW2 and even Peter Jackson's WW1 footage (They Shall Not Grow Old) as colorised and revamped to look more modern. Sabaton is basically a history lesson in each and every song. Check out Bismark/Fields of Verdun/Seven Pillars of Wisdom/Attack of the Dead Men for some dope music videos. That said, you will learn something historic from every one of their songs. Much love!

Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band. Amazing! Seen them live 5 times!

It's a Swedish band. (Floor Jansen is married to the drummer......) And they sing about every type of war and heroism from all over the world with accurate historical value. They even have their own historical channel on youtube that explains their videos.

The lead vocalist of SABATON featured on a track from BABYMETAL's latest album. Song is called "Oh Majinai". Check it.

Sabaton is my absolute favourite band, so glad you guys are checking them out! As others have said, it's important to note that these guys don't glorify War, they've gone out there and said that they just want to teach about historical events and ensure that they're not forgotten!

Welcome to the sabaton army guys! This is battle metal and I’m looking forward to your Journey through there catalog. It’s isn’t a bad some among them. There are favorites and some I like more then others. They are Swedish band and they take events from history and make songs about it. They don’t glorifying war but they believe we should never forget what happened in the past so we never repeat it.

If you haven’t done it already, you should react to “Fields of Verdun” by Sabaton. That song is straight fire 🔥

Also, Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band. They're famous for the quality and themes of their songs, as well as taking a more objective look at the material. There are songs like Primo Victoria which is about the D-Day invasion in Normandy and features the line "Through the gates of hell as we make our way to heaven through the Nazi lines! Primo Victoria![First Victory]" and Bismarck about the German battleship. Sabaton keeps the focus of their lyrics on people and battles, instead of the politics and belief systems.

"Tank boys" would be a spot on definition of Sabaton!😄 Their drummer is sitting on a tank on their shows! (At least on the latest tour). They also have tanks in their music video, "Primo Victoria" (about D-day 1944). You should check that out. Also check out "Bismarck"(about the German battleship, WW2. Awesome music video!), "Fields of Verdun" (about the battle of Verdun, WW1), "To hell and back" (about an American war hero, WW2).

The Ghost Division was the 7th Panzer(tank) Division under the command of Erwin Rommel. They moved so fast that neither the French or the German officers knew where they were.

Despite quite a lot of their songs being about the glory of fighting the Nazis, some people still think they are Nazi apologists because of songs like this... ......People are pretty stupid.

Please guys... Green Jelly Three Little Pigs... and totally different: Ne Obliviscaris - and Plague flowers the Kaleidoscope (Live)

You should see them live. The drummer sits in a tank. Lots of power.

That guy with the beats headphones is (if i remember correctly) Otto Carius the best german tank ace with around 150 confirmed destroyed enemy combat vehicles and one plane. He actually shot down a plane with a Tiger Tanks Main gun because „it annoyed him“ 😂

Let's goooo! Sabaton FTW! I'll probably make a follow up comment after the video.

I became a big fan of this band. The mixing of history with music is amazing. Yall should check out Art of War by them

I have seen Sabaton in concert twice! Highly recommend checking them out if you get a chance. Amazing live band

I have SO much I could tell you about Sabaton but I'll make one short and quick statement. They are a historically inspired power metal group. They write songs based on history from every side of a conflict. If you want more, I suggest 82nd All The Way, a song about the most decorated soldier of WW1, Devil Dogs, a song about how the US Marine Corps earned their nickname, Fields of Verdun, a song about the longest single battle in recorded history, or Bismarck, a song about the battle of the Atlantic in WW2.

More Sabaton please!

A sabaton is the piece of armor that covers your feet in the medieval ages. Also the headset on that German tank commander is exactly as I said, a headset for radio communication.

Ah Sabaton. I need to dedicate this to my dear giant marauding friend of the Nordic regions. Everytime I hear Sabaton, I think of him. 😊

You should react to this song live at Woodstock, Poland.. awesoooome. It's rumoured that the audience is about 500.000 plus or something :)

Love me some Sabaton! Good choice with Ghost Division! Would love to see Amaranthe - GG6. I'd love to know what you think of it. Keep it up!

Sabaton is hands down one of the best bands I've ever seen live. Their energy on stage lasts their entire performance.

Head phones have only recently in a few generations become common for people . In ww2 they were cutting end gear and only high end equipment had them . The man on top of the tank was a commander he needs to communicate with all other tanks around him with those.

this song is worth to see live. highly recommended

Gotta see a live performance of them. Also they have a separate RU-vid channel called Sabaton History where they have 10-20 minute videos talking about the history behind the song and the writing process. Personal favorite video is probably still to hell and back, their song about Audie Murphy, the most soilder from WW2 with the most medals awarded to a living soilder with 3 segments cut in it. With Audie himself in the movie he acted in, the band performing the song and an actor portrayed him locking himself in a hotel room detoxing.

You can't go wrong with Sabaton! Great reaction. I would absolutely love to see Bury Tomorrow - Choke reaction!

Watch this song live at Woodstock! 550,000 fans singing this song with Sabaton

fun fact, if you plan or wish to see any of their concerts after covid is over, they always open with this song

By the way, when Sabaton's Great War album came out last year it hit #4 on the iTunes album charts for about a week.

Yes tanks in 1939-1945 have communication and they use headphones WOW.

Angels calling starts with a cello,and Gallipoli uses a piano in it

To answer your question about the footage. It is colorized war footage. The guy who made the fan video used footage from all the German fronts. The Ghost division was the ones who were at the forefront of the blitz through Europe. They got so far ahead the main forces were basically catching up.

Sabaton doesn’t take sides in politics or religion. Their music focuses on military history. Stories that are slowly being lost to time. They tell the stories and leave out the politics which is a good thing

Yes!!!! One of my all time favorite bands, love this song!

The song 40:1 live in Poland (Woodstock) is fucking amazing!! A Swedish band singing about polish troops who stood against the german army for several days even though they were outnumbered 40:1.

Americans react to swedish band. "I asume they are from Germany" "Lets say euroean " 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

Sabaton is an amazing live show. I highly recommend seeing them at least once.

I think others have already sufficiently covered filling you guys in regarding Sabaton and their lyrical material. Still hoping to see these come up: Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope Kamelot - Elizabeth (I, II, & III) (Live)

I don't know why there are so few reactions to the song Sparta by these guys, it's an AWESOME song to react to. So, there goes my recommendation, boys. Keep it up and peace!

Sabatons are the shoe bit of plate armour

This was their show opener when we saw them live. EPIC

Hey guys! Nice reaction and welcome to the Sabaton train lol. Other Sabaton songs I recommend are Night Witches, Inmate 4859, Seven Pillars of Wisdom and The Future of Warfare. I'd also suggest songs from other bands like [Army of the Night and Armata Strigoi by Powerwolf], [Berserker and Go to Hell by Beast in Black], and [Phantom Divine and Ghost Opera by Kamelot]. You keep the amazing reactions coming bois :)

A great reaction. One thing about Sabaton, which ever side they're singing about, they always acknowledge that the actual soldiers, are actual people, separate to any cause or orders. "Through hell and back." and "Prima Victoria" (original version) would be great ones to react to.

Love your rection, above all you know what you reacted to,umlike others youtuber who dosent know what they reacted

A little info for you. Many have said they dont take sides but if you want to learn about their songs and the history behind their songs they have an entire RU-vid channel "Sabaton History" Where they talk about the history. A personal favorite song by them is a ballad, Ballad of Bull, its about a conscientious objector in WW2, Leslie "Bull" Alan who was a medic and refused to carry a rifle. The unit he was assigned to had to climb a steep cliff. Upon that cliff they were met with extreme resistance. Bull was the only one who defied the orders to retreat, he went up the cliff to recover the wounded. He carried them and improvised a way to hoist them down the cliff face. His actions saved the lives of 12 warriors that day. The enemy was known for shooting at medics with the big red cross, he was a marked man on top of that cliff. He was defenseless without a rifle, or grenades and yet he advanced upon the enemy to recover his brothers in arms. In the end Sabaton sings about stories from war both the good and the bad parts, newer and old history. You guys are American and theres a ton of songs like "Lost Battalion" A WW1 song about a battalion trapped behind the enemy lines for months, "The Price of a Mile" a song about Audie Murphy Americans most decorated soldier IIRC, "No bullets fly" A song about a heavily damaged american B17 bomber escorted out of the fight by a German pilot who risked execution for his actions if he was caught, he escorted them out and over German AA guns flying close enough that German ground crews wouldnt shoot. "Devil Dogs" was a song about the USMC earning their nickname in WW1. They even talk about the relatively unknown parts of history like in WW2 when Brazil sent troops who became known as "Smoking Snakes" to fight in Italy of the thousands deployed they lost 3 to the Germans, They found their bodies buried with full military honors and crosses inscribed in German were the words "Here lie 3 Brazilian heros" As the story goes their section was on patrol came upon a German Wehrmacht, not nazi but regular German soldiers, emplacement. They ambushed the position. Sending half of their team back to get reinforcements. They ran out of ammo, fixed bayoneted and charged the German position, the 3 of them fought to the last breath and fought with such ferocity that they earned the respect of the Germans. Because of their actions they were given that full honors burial and crosses. I highly recommend doing some more of their songs, youll learn a lot about history. Only metal band ever honored by the church to the point a bishop in Poland bowed and presented a gift to them live during a concert. Brazil uses their Smoking Snakes song as a marching song. They dont shy away from the dark parts of history or the light parts and they embrace the history.

Sabaton has a series called “Sabaton History” where they go into more detail about their songs

Yall already know who my favourite rappers are.

I loved the vid guys! Next you should check out Bismarck by Sabaton.

Listen to Sabaton Resist and Bite. It's basically the historical counterpart to the events portrayed in this song

‘This is workout music’... as I’m working out 😆

Dudes please sabaton bismark

6:59 "Cant be that old if they have Corded headphones" *Forgets that they had that during WWI, and the footage is WWII*

Sabaton is Swedish, and they have a long standing creed in their music of War Knows No Nation. It's about the men and women who died fighting, their victories and their defeats. It's a study of glory and abject terror of warfare throughout history

Watch the sabaton history episode that explains the song after you hear a sabaton song ,each song has a history episode that gives the history behind the song and breaks down the lyrics

Hey guys Sabaton has another youtube channel where they teach the history behind their songs. its called Sabaton History @trashtalkers

German tanks had good communications between crew and other tanks. Commanders wore their headset like that so with one ear they can hear the radio and the other hear what is happening on the battlefield.

They had headphones after world war 1 because many tanks crushed their infantry support. And it allows the tankers to communicate with other tanks. Also this song is about the Rommel's Ghost Division.

A Sabaton is the collection of plates covering the foot in a suit of medieval plate armour.

Sabaton is the best as a history nerd. Their songs ignite my history passion

Fun fact: when Rommel was returning to the German front lines, the 7th panzer division vehicles that managed to keep up during the advance came behind a French convoy, instead of fighting Erwin Rommel politely asked the lead vehicle to surrender.

7:01 yes those are indeed headphones, they where connected to the radio to communicate with both the crew inside the tank and other tanks

To sum I up being a tank crew Imagine being trapped inside of a blender and outside of your container is a lucky wheel and a cannon, you have to chose two numbers and if you get any of the numbers you’ve chosen you’ll be either blended or blow up, and that’s the scared part of being inside what is essentially a metal coffin. High explosive rounds causes scabbing which in turn causes metal shards to fly around the tank (usually with their occupants still inside) and to cut a long story short, you’re going to need a bucket and hose the clean the left overs of the previous crew. Armor piercing rounds comes in the form of a solid round or as a dart and will simply penetrate the tank and pass through anything and any unfortunate soul in its way. Heat or high explosive anti tank cause a jet of molten metal which burns through a tanks armor and eventually into the crew compartment burning the crew alive Other forms of death comes in the form of anti tank mines which will blow your tank in half including anyone within the effected area Engine fires which will simply cause toxic fumes to seep into the crew compartment and eventually killing them (its like attaching a hosepipe from your cares exhaust into your car and closings the window and starting your engine) Cook off is when the ammunition in the tab simply explodes causing multiple explosions inside of the tank and tends to lead to the turret flying off usually with soviet tanks Molotov cocktails were used to either chock a tanks engine or to simply throw into the crew compartment and burn the crew alive. I would highly recommend watching a Korean film called MY WAY Or to be exact the tank scene with the soviet march

One of the pro's of over-ear headphones is the increase in soundstage when sounds bounce around from hitting the outer ear. It creates width and more presence and "reality" in the sound. Most earbuds sound super "inside your head" cause of that. Some have technology that tries to recreate this virtually via software. But that's why proper headphones are preferred in the studio. Dope reactions, keep it up. \,,/

you liked the headphones of the german tankers. Then you should also see the microphones which was like 100 years ahead of every other army.

I believe this is what people refer to as "Power Metal", although the vocals seem a bit deeper than typical to the sub-genre. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Sabaton tells stories from any time from any perspective. They don’t use their personal preference or beliefs to write songs. Just legendary stories from all times and all sides.

I think you're severely underestimated how technologically advanced they were in 1940. They had already started working on jet engines, rocket engines, mechanical computers and even vacuum tube computers. Radio and remote communication systems were not THAT new in WW2, and they definitely had access to headphones like the guy at 7:14.

7:05 are noise, canceling headphones, so whenever the tank fires, the sound doesn’t break your ear drums

they were so hype live! the drummer is on a tank lmaooo

This band revolves around history. They tell tales of Valor, heroesm and untold tales of people that accomplished amazing feets during war. They do not have a political view, but they are very well known for being more than just a little controversial. Take the Final Solution for example and Rise of Evil. Then there are tales of abselute humanity during war time, like the tale of Franz Stigler and Charley Brown, Franz being a 'almost' Ace during the second world War in the Luftwaffe and Charley being a B-17 bomber pilot, Franz speared his life and the Allies sweeped it under the rug and years later it reached the public and Franz tried so hard for so long to reunite with his new brother and eventually they did. Sabaton was and is the reason rear tales like that and so many others are known and remembered today. They did songs on almost every war and or battle and they have only scratched the surface. You will learn so much unbies history from them and they have their own history channel, so do have a look at their content and the stories behind them. Enjoy and a Happy New Year.

So this song is about the 7th Panzer Division, lead by Erwin Rommel. They were nicknamed the ghost division because neither Allied nor Axis command could keep up with their movements. Erwin Rommel was also always on the frontlines with his soldiers leading the charge, there are photos of him even firing Machine Guns on the front lines.

Yo tanks can be FAST. You see that one tank that looked like it threw on the nitros? Thing was MOVING.