Tank Battles of WW2 - The Battle of Maciejow

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The battle of Maciejow is one of many forgotten tank battles on the eastern front. The Panther tanks of the II./SS-Panzer Regiment 5 were defending the area of Maciejow when the 11th Tank corps attacked with 2 brigades. At the end of the battle, the Panthers of the SS Wiking division claimed to have knocked out 103 Soviet tanks for the loss of 0 Panthers in return. Find out more about the battle in this video!
INFO:
Batailles & Blindés No. 80 (Caraktère) - Maciejow, le dernier coup de schlague de Mühlenkamp by S. Cazenave
ww2today.com/7-july-1944-t-34s...
www.feldgrau.net/forum/viewto...
weaponsandwarfare.com/2017/08...
www.panther1944.de/index.php/e...
FOOTAGE:
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 733 September 21 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 729 August 23 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 730 August 30 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 737 October 18 1944 ( • Video )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 723 July 13 1944 ( • Video )
All the above found on the Swedish You Tube channel Historic Reels ( / channel )
Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr 726 August 3 1944 ( • Video ) Found on ARTCinéma ( / channel )
WWII Soviets defeat Germans at Vitebsk in Summer 1944 English narration ( • Video ) Found on petr Warry PetrW ( / channel )
German newsreel excerpts SS ( • GERMAN NEWSREEL EXCERPTS ) as found on PublicResourceOrg ( / @publicresourceorg )
Pictures are from Google images, I can send the link if you want to.
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Casual Desire
Spring
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Turning Slowly

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@zionsantos6323 5 лет назад

This dude is too underappreciated by the community who are, in fact, interested in history but they only want to see or hear the important parts rather than hearing the entire story, therefore, having a completely one-sided opinion on one subject. Great job dude for doing this

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your very kind words! I really appreciate it!

@carius007 5 лет назад

Yep, i agree 👍 great work

@invictus84 4 года назад

I agree. Traditional historians tend to overlook these details in an effort to maintain brevity. Im a huge fan of Ace.

@MrBigstick25 4 года назад

💯 agreed

@tannerdenny5430 4 года назад

Will you marry me?

@wazza33racer 4 года назад

Lend lease Shermans were a common sight around Kovel.............in newsreel footage they were in the streets of the town, destroyed. The Americans supplied 4000 specially modified, diesel powered Shermans to the soviets, and soviet commanders had favorable experiences with them. The US also supplied 100,000 6x6 Army trucks (with trailers and fully loaded with war materials) which basically mobilized a large part of the Red Army. US lend lease was vast, and enormous in scope of technology,materials,vehicles and even entire specialty factories.

@ratelmike8825 4 года назад

Phenomenal report of this battle that I have heard almost nothing about. Cracking report. Man alive the Panther was just astonishing especially when crewed by those well trained men....

@jeanuardorbigoso699 5 лет назад

Mark Felton Productions and Ace Tank destroyers are one of the best RU-vid channels interms of history

@ernstwiltmann6 4 года назад

I agree, please try this one too : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w7ubT3eHAy0.html

@jasonmussett2129 4 года назад

Yeah, definitely!

@khurdur2939 4 года назад

Mark felton channel is a sensationalist channel without citation,, many mistakes

@jasonmussett2129 4 года назад

@khurdur2939 4 года назад

@@jasonmussett2129 for instance, his video on Jagdtigers in the Ardennes in wrong; no Jagdtigers made it to the Ardennes due to fuel and road situation. The combat he described involved either Jagdpanthers of PzJager IVs. The unit histories that actually describe these units and prove it wrong are expensive and rare... no research was done, it is a common myth which Felton propagates. Making historical videos in time-consuming and expensive, both in time and money.

@andraslibal 4 года назад

What actually happens when you attack a well camouflaged German tank unit that has a good view of the battlefield. Hint: it is not what you have seen in the Fury movie.

@melkiqe8333 3 года назад

The unit wipes you out

@richardsmith6995 3 года назад

Fury was SO disappointing. I read about, and hear people rave about the film. On par with 'Pearl Harbor'......ok, maybe not THAT bad, but close...

@johanneduardschnorr3733 3 года назад

Richard Smith I agree. I was stoked, naively thinking because the Bovington Tank Museum was involved, it would be good....

@threadworm437 3 года назад

Sadly fury was just more propaganda good guy beats bad guy bullshit

@scottyates5758 3 года назад

@Cal Dev or chuck Norris

@davidrees1279 4 года назад

A VERY good documentary I must say. I knew that the 5th SS Wiking Panzer Division were one of the very best fighting units on either side during WW-II and this documentary proved that even during the long retreat from the Eastern Front, Wiking fought superbly. My compliments.

@willthorson4543 4 года назад

My great uncle was a gunner on a panther during this fight. He was seriously wounded and sent back to Germany. The rest of his crew died, except for the loader who somehow pulled him from the tank. I think infantry actually helped. At that time, he had 13 kills as a gunner.

@suzyqualcast6269 3 года назад

Good for them both. From what I've seen - to be trapped in an igniting afv was a hateful situation and no place for folks, whatever side.

@adammissad6623 3 года назад

What was his name? If he was in wiking he should’ve written a memoir but if you have his name and rank I can find lots of cool info about his wartime days and if had that many kills he’ll surely have a medal or two

@sontungle2641 3 года назад

Is he fight with the SS Panzer Regiment 5 ??.

@jimmylight4866 2 года назад

Hmm my life is boring. I need a Panther!

@rikspring Год назад

Sure.....mr Thorson..

@Straight2TheHeart 5 лет назад

Let us pray that we never have to go through something like WW2. My dad was on the eastern front and the few things he told me about that time were bad enough. But he never talked about the really terrible things. Those things haunted him in his dreams and I'll never forget how he screamed at night once his memories came back. Thirty years haven't been enough to process the experience and ultimately he became an alcoholic when he tried to wipe out the memories in this way. When finally I fully realized what he must have been through, he unfortunately wasn't there anymore.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Yeah indeed! Let's hope we don't have to go through such thing anymore! Very sorry to hear about your dad.

@Straight2TheHeart 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer What makes me sad and angry is the fact that our parents and grandparents had to suffer so much before we could get to know something like peace and freedom. But now the memory of how terrible the past was fades away and it seems as if all the experiences of the previous generations have been for nothing. Today's generations grow up in permanent peace and therefore take it as granted. They don't see the danger of populists and nationalists splitting societies, such as in the US, or what it means when those lunatics destroy the EU and bring us against each other again. Present generations can't imagine what war really means. I'm afraid it's true what's being said: That you only truly understand it when you experience it yourself.

@joemctaggart3920 5 лет назад

Simple humans are not programmed to kill so wen we do we are haunted by it

@jasonmussett2129 4 года назад

My sympathy. A terrible war. Let's hope it never happens again.

@johnwakamatsu3391 4 года назад

I know that my father and the soldiers he commanded suffered after WWII but, I realized that most of them moved on with their lives. He fought in the US Army against the German Army in Italy and in France and witnessed destruction of a US tank battalion in Italy with the Germans using 88 mm guns.

@nateweter4012 5 лет назад

Very glad you covered this battle. There’s so much to Operation Bagration and the Eastern Front in the Summer of ‘44 that doesn’t get enough attention. Some of the most intense tank and Panzergrenadier battles in the war.

@metalmadsen 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Nice to get to know about the lesser known battles.

@grendelgrendelsson5493 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for this enthralling video about a battle I'd never heard of. It just goes to show what well trained, motivated troops can do despite being outnumbered by enemy forces. Thank you again.

@invictus84 4 года назад

This film was superb. I really appreciate the emphasis on the officers conducting the fights in your work. You’re a first rate historian for our time.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thanks Mikey, I really appreciate it!

@trooper1348 4 года назад

Excellent video! Thanks so much for putting it together!

@noahdefrancisco2911 4 года назад

I must say, "micro" diagrams of individual units at the battalion, company, and even platoon level is often very poorly done with confusing movements and even more confusing explanations of their organization; but this is superb. Easy to comprehend and a very interesting story. Keep up the amazing work!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thank you very much mate! It truly means a lot!

@armandocardona4478 5 лет назад

Excellent research, first rate footage, good graphics and an informative and interesting presentation, please keep up the good work Ace Destroyer!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for the kind words!

@ZeAngrySnowmongol 5 лет назад

Nice to hear deeds of Olf-Ola Olin, there is next to none information of him in Finnish SS history books, altho he is One of the few (if i recall right 5) finnish SS men that stayed with Germans after Finnisches Freiwillige battalion was sent home. And ad to that he was quit succesful officer. There is actually intresting story about how he and his unit used Jagdpanthers in Austria just before german surender, they got their Panzerjägers straight from factory line

@Ghost23712 5 лет назад

I can't thank you enough for bringing to light all those small fights and incredible events that often are forgotten in the bigger picture. You sir, did an amazing job. As always.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yeah, I have always been more interested in those 'forgotten' battles.

@karljohanlea5564 5 лет назад

Great job. Never hear about these "small" battles of WWII.

@reneegiese6315 5 лет назад

There is only one word for this Documentary: Excellent!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

That brings a smile to my face! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

@antoineph 5 лет назад

I've been reading about ww2 history for more than 10 years and I never knew about this engagement until today

@greig15 4 года назад

Wow that was information at had . I'm keen to look at the others. I'll subscribe.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel!

@bobmassey7227 5 лет назад

Another outstanding informative video . Thanks so much for what you do.

@iosef6926 4 года назад

Excellent production. Nice to hear someone able to pronounce correctly people's names and places.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thanks, I try my best in pronouncing everything correctly, but I must say I did butcher 'Maciejow' though.

@jeromemartinbuhet7341 4 года назад

Thanks to share, history is always made by the winners who like to forget some real facts………respect the courageous warriors of each sides who died in this conflict…

@waynedubb31 5 лет назад

Always enjoy your excellent and in depth accounts of these forgotten battles. Please keep them coming!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Happy to hear that!

@xxxnamkhaxxx 5 лет назад

Wonderful research! I have been playing this battle using the MEMOIR 44 board game. Outstanding German defense and tactics. Very tough for the Soviets but only a setback in a parade of Soviet victories.

@deleted5338 4 года назад

I have only read about this engagement - NEVER seen a documentary. Thank you!

@tdietz021 5 лет назад

Excellent research and a great documentary as always. Keep em coming.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@MrBigstick25 4 года назад

I like the way you have a lot of actual footage in your videos. Any war documentary worth watching should be filled with it in my opinion. Keep up the good work. I could watch good ww2 tank footage/action all day.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thanks mate! I really appreciate it!

@KMac329 5 лет назад

I never knew about this Battle of Maciejow. Thank you for informing me.

@Zixik_ 4 года назад

Thanks for the videos. Really well done, appreciate the work

@mr.b4 5 лет назад

Excellent, informative presentation. The extremes of the fighting in Russia isn’t as well documented as other western battles. Fascinating history and should not be forgotten! Thank you for the detail and effort in this account, great job!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it!

@moritztabor7804 2 года назад

Top notch content as always! Thank you man!

@skiptrace1888 4 года назад

An awesomely complete & factual accounting of these encounters! Thank you for all your research & production skills! :-))))

@johnevans6474 4 года назад

Thank you for a brilliant video and battle account.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thank you! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it!

@dixinormous8539 5 лет назад

This channel deserves soo many more subscriptions!, excellent work young man

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for the kind words mate! It means a lot!

@clivemilburn8449 3 года назад

Excellent work as always. AceDestroyer, you always deliver. Serious commentary and well chosen relevant footage makes your channel my go to for unbiased history. Thank you.

@williambowen7365 4 года назад

Tanks, tanks, and more tanks. Love these tank battles. Great job on producing these videos. Keep it up!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thanks! I'm happy to see that you enjoyed it!

@williambowen7365 4 года назад

The AceDestroyer From an amateur historian to a real pro; you rock!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

@@williambowen7365 Haha! Thanks!

@krazyflipy5801 2 года назад

Appreciate these history lessons. :) Thank you for posting!

@wiictvchannel1112 5 лет назад

Just found your channel and subbed! Keep up the great content. It's exactly what I was looking for after depleting the other channels and old battlefield docs. :)

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Happy to hear that! Thank you very much!

@tigertank88m 4 года назад

awesome footage and information, thank you

@Slaktrax 5 лет назад

Thank you for this, very well presented.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@juanzavala712 3 года назад

Ace great information as always and the maps help a lot to know the units movements.

@klausvonschmit4722 5 лет назад

As usual Awesome video! Presentation was on point..

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Very happy to hear that!

@user-hp8gb6mq2j 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!!! Im actually from Kovel, and almost no one knows about this battle, and its really hard to find information. GOOD JOB!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

My pleasure! Happy to see that you found it helpful!

@peregrinemccauley7819 5 лет назад

Thanks cobber . Look forward to watching the next doco' .

@MushroomFromMars 5 лет назад

So glad I found your channel. Great knowledge and mapping the battles combined with footage is excellent!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! It means a lot to me! Very happy to see that you're enjoying the content!

@MushroomFromMars 5 лет назад

It takes true dedication and time to achieve your level of professional documentation. I'm slowly putting together similar content with extract from Ken Touts 'A fine night for tanks' The road to Falaise' by Ken Tout.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

@@MushroomFromMars Nice! I would love to see it!

@erichpulzer1903 5 лет назад

Great job! You really take your time and do research - I really appreciate you work!)

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! It really means a lot!

@brunovolk7462 4 года назад

Brilliant Video, thanks 👍👍👍

@charliemorris2338 4 года назад

This is wonderful and very enjoyable,thank you.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

My pleasure! Happy to hear that!

@tomaszwidawski2712 5 лет назад

For this Battles, Standartenfuhrer Muhlenkampf recieved eichenlaub to his Knight's Cross already earned before. He was later a commander of the whole Wiking division until the arrival of Karl Ullrich.

@Nichideutsch 4 года назад

Sir, appreciate your comment. But there is no "f" in the name of "Muhlenkamp".

@JuergenGDB 2 года назад

Please cover the Battle of Brody, 1941 that was the largest Tank Battle in History. I love this channel. Many thanks.

@patrickrizzio7303 5 лет назад

As usual another fine Vídeo...

@danielfox3276 5 лет назад

This is fantastic,very informative and well narrated.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it!

@danielfox3276 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer you are most welcome my friend,i am also a new sub now :))

@jameskelman9856 5 лет назад

Well done! Thanks !

@linusverclyte4988 4 года назад

They destroyed large numbers of Soviet tanks and still lost the war. Never invade Russia. Nice work on the video.

@rayrose5594 5 лет назад

love too hear of forgotten battles...

@brianrodgers4636 5 лет назад

Your abilities in the 3 languages is superb!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yeah, I try my best to pronounce everything right. I butchered the names of towns however...

@brianrodgers4636 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer Is my guess correct - you are German?

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

@@brianrodgers4636 No, I'm actually from Belgium, the Flemish part at least. But, I learn German at school.

@brianrodgers4636 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer Well, as a German speaker myself I have to say your German is spot on. :)

@benm5221 4 года назад

This is very well done.

@HangnJudge 4 года назад

Superb as usual.

@djharto4917 2 года назад

Thank you ace, another excellent video. I just finished guy sajer the forgotten soldier. It’s truly remarkable how Germany was able to fight for so long against insurmountable odds. They were often outnumbered 10:1 in terms of men and armour.

@marienfeld07 4 года назад

Excellent description of the battle, I read it in Paul Carell book.

@bashirmuhammad8181 4 года назад

Impressive narration by Ace Destroyer. I loved the battle descriptions showing a knowledge of the tactics considered and used by both sides.The SS Viking however showed superior technical skills in Gunnery,Manoeuvre tactics and Map Appreciation. Excellent! I've subscribed. Keep the Videos coming. Thumbs up.Danke.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thank you very much! I'm thrilled to hear that!

@soldieramerican5964 5 лет назад

Another great video!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@darrellborland119 5 лет назад

Thanks for a good video. Thumbs up!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

@hermanmoore3301 5 лет назад

a very interesting and informative report, Like all the detail put forth in your presentation. Definitely worth subscribing to your posts for more great detailed stories.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@juanzulu2755 5 лет назад

Great vid and above average animation. Thanks for using military symbols for units types and sizes. By this it's much easier to grasp the described situation.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! Happy to see that you enjoy the maps as well. I put rather a lot of time into making them.

@GiftofChaosStudio 5 лет назад

Great battle report!

@bradyelich2745 5 лет назад

13:16 interesting to see the hit on the Panther and the zimmerit worn off. Yes, learned stuff.

@Ralphieboy 5 лет назад

awesome photo, yes

@AvaToyShow 4 года назад

I found this interesting too, like the hit had weakened the zimmerit in the area, which decayed afterward

@ludo9234 3 года назад

I especially like the follow up info about the men involved. It brings a story to life.

@Will_CH1 5 лет назад

Great documentary. Thank you

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Happy to hear that! Thanks!

@miker1721 5 лет назад

@The AceDestroyer your documentaries are always enjoyable to watch!!

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you very much! Very happy to see that you enjoyed it! Thanks!

@carius007 5 лет назад

👍👍

@rudel451 4 года назад

another excellent video !!!!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thanks! Very happy to hear that you enjoy the content!

@zx749r 4 года назад

Very well done documents. Also nice to see finnish top scoring tank ace Ola Olin actions mentioned here.

@FirstLast_Nba 5 лет назад

Reminds me of "Last victory in Russia" an excellent book about North Ukraine counter attack by the SS and the fourth panzer army.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

I don't know that book, I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

@FirstLast_Nba 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer the "Lucy spy ring" always had complete German army plans at all times but never infiltrated the SS, that's why the SS did so amazingly and the excellent training did help.

@MrAdamF 5 лет назад

@@FirstLast_Nba but the waffen ss divisions got their main commands from the OKW usually.

@AndyThomas_mrblitz 5 лет назад

@@MrAdamF is it possible 'Lucy' were specific to OKH then?

@jasonmussett2129 4 года назад

I'd like to read this. If anyone knows where I can get a copy, I'd like to know. Cheers.

@thomascurry3930 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing Soviet Storm with us which is really 18 episodes will maks you look at all 18 episodes

@listerrojo 5 лет назад

Congratulations for the channel, from Catalonia.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Cheers mate! I appreciate it!

@merhawisyoum6385 4 года назад

I like this guy, He tells the detailed history. Well done mate.

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

I'm very pleased to hear that! Thank you!

@asullivan4047 2 месяца назад

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent still-motion photography pictures. Along with detailed maps. Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Wishing viewers a safe/healthy/prosperous (2024) 🌈🎉💵🤔.

@iBleedStarsAndBars 5 лет назад

Your videos have to be the most in depth I've ever watched. Just curious on where you research the battles. I have always been intrigued with history, especially the world wars. As always, awesome video

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! I always try to tell the stories of those who actually fought the battle, that often requires me to go in depth. I have a few French magazines which always give good coverage of some battles. Together with books and the internet I put the puzzles together and make the script. Always very happy to see that people enjoy the content, so thank you very much!

@jasonmussett2129 4 года назад

Nice to know about these forgotten battles rather than the usual ones. On both sides. Somebody's father, husband, brother or son. This isn't about politics or the despicable crimes committed by the Nazi regime, this is about the men on both sides who died before their time. Will we ever learn? Big thanks to the Ace Destroyer for telling the story of these small battles where so many died for nothing.

@wolfpack8075 5 лет назад

I just love WW2 history,tank battles!

@jamesbodnarchuk6245 5 лет назад

You should cover the battle of Brody? I think I spelt that right? Love your channel Ace!

@thomasvelazquez9789 5 лет назад

We have to be so thankful that the Enigma code was broken it made such a huge difference to know the German battle plan and movement

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Indeed. Did you see the movie about breaking the Enigma code with Benedict Cumberbatch? I quite enjoyed watching that film.

@qtig9490 5 лет назад

I dont think that applies here since this is the Eastern Front. The English broke it and told the Americans and Commonwealth - but I dont think they told the Soviets the secret. Even then Churchill was wary of Stalin and with good reason.

@thomasvelazquez9789 5 лет назад

@@qtig9490 actually they did release certain info to the Soviets Churchill was more concerned about defeating the Nazi's he didn't like Stalin but had to make a decision to help and keep it low key.

@greglucas1497 5 лет назад

Always a pleasure. The research is precise and the presentation is always accurate. Keep up the good work.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! Happy to see people coming back and enjoying the videos!

@carius007 5 лет назад

Agreed! 👍👍

@discoverynorthcarolina9824 5 лет назад

Enjoyed this 👍

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Happy to read that! Thanks!

@klo3496 5 лет назад

Love your videos...Always learn something new and I love WW2 history, especially from the German side. Thanks again.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Comments like these bring a smile to my face! Thank you! Very happy to see that you enjoy my videos!

@LtBrown1956 5 лет назад

op Bagration was an astounding success but the ruse further south was NOT a total "fake out" of the germans since a very strong offensive was launched a mere 2 weeks, after "Bagration" was launched in the southern area where the germans EXPECTED the original assault. It is NOT that difficult to fool the enemy when your resources are SO extensive as to be able to launch offensives in BOTH places WITHIN a mere 2 weeks.

@stephenmcqueen4029 5 лет назад

Excellent, really enthralling and fantastic pronunciation

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you! I try to do my best! I did however pronounce Maciejow all wrong. Been getting a lot of comments from Polish people about it...

@mstegs5477 5 лет назад

As someone who has been in the military for over 10 years now I really appreciate the self made graphics. Terms and military symbols are generally only understood by seasoned officers and senior NCO's (at least in America haha). As someone who has been fascinated by WW2, specifically tank battles, it's a treat to find your channel and I look forward to past and future content!

@TheLocomotionFan 5 лет назад

Here in German even Privates have to learn tactical symbols...

@mstegs5477 5 лет назад

@@TheLocomotionFan You are as humble as President Trump, I can tell! Thanks for the insight.

@chrisrotvega1646 5 лет назад

excellent work

@xprettylightsx 4 года назад

Great vid!!!!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Thank you!

@SynthFreq 4 года назад

Excellent research, thanks for the uploads. Wiking div. were certainly a potent force, I think the original intake were Scandinavian volunteers.

@gma729 4 года назад

GREAT STORY !!! AND YOUR NARRATIVE SKILLS ARE BEYOND SUPERB !!! YOUR PRONUNCIATION SKILLS ARE BEAUTIFUL !!!

@TheAceDestroyer 4 года назад

Haha! Thank you!

@ostkampfer4565 5 лет назад

Visited Kovel last summer mostly as a reconnaissance of the earlier spring battles from its relief by Viking. On my last day scouted around this engagement, as though out of scope of my studies, it is still an epic late war ostfront tank on tank battle. Despite having some familiarity then with the ground and fight, this video was still an excellent breakdown of the forces of engaged, disposition, manoeuvring and, outcome. Very useful indeed. Highly recommended and look forward to catching up on the back-catalogue as well as new output.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you very much! Happy to see that you found it useful. I hope to visit some Eastern front battlefields one day. Again, thank you very much! I hope you'll enjoy the other content as well.

@peterasp1968 4 года назад

This ia how documentary should be. Full of facts, archival footage and a matter of fact commentary. It is so rare now to have documentaries like these. Modern commentaries are now only a list of meaningless exaggerated adjectives.

@testfortester7131 5 лет назад

Good video thank you

@oceanhome2023 4 года назад

I love the exact pronunciation of German it is one of the best features of this video

@markhassan6203 5 лет назад

Fantastic Channel.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thanks! It truly means a lot!

@michaelweise140 5 лет назад

Great video about SS Wiking

@pancakes3250 5 лет назад

Excellent work buddy, you even had the pictures of the commanders. I have no idea how are you able to say the designations of various offices and their commander names, together, so well, except, if you are German. Regardless, with the funds available for this, great job.

@TheAceDestroyer 5 лет назад

Thank you very much! I'm actually from Belgium, but I learn German at school. Thanks again! I really appreciate the kind words!

@pancakes3250 5 лет назад

@@TheAceDestroyer You welcome, you da man. I look forward to more videos. Good luck with your project. I subscribed, I wont be the last. Best wishes.