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This Was The Strangest Battle of WW2 | Hidden Stories

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Towards the end of World War 2, something extremely unusual happened. It was something so strange, and so unheard of that it had only ever happened 1 other time throughout the entire 6 year long war. Let's dive in...
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@andyyjiang 11 месяцев назад

Hey everyone! Starting next Wednesday (October 4th), all future Hidden Stories will be migrating to a new, separate channel for clarity and simplicity. All of the current stories will still remain up on this channel, but all new videos moving forward will be posted on the new "Hidden Stories" RU-vid channel here: www.youtube.com/@hiddenstoriesYT. If you want to continue keeping up with the weekly stories and my Hidden Stories series, subscribe to this new channel ✌

@DennisTheInternationalMenace 4 месяца назад

Great story. Makes me feel for those who waited for freedom in certain areas to only then be occupied by Russian/Soviet Ally forces.

@radicalnomad1 Год назад

Andy, you should do the story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. An American B-17 pilot whose plane was seriously injured on a raid to Germany. They were barely flying but they were headed toward an infamous German defense along the border that would end it all for them. Franz Stigler, a German fighter pilot, was going to shoot them down which would qualify him for a German battle award. But he decided he couldn't do it, and flew alongside them so the German defense would see his plane and not shoot. Soon after, the qualifications for that German battle award were raised so Franz never got it. Charlie and Franz reunited and became best friends decades later, until their death.

@janemiettinen5176 Год назад

Oh yes, this is exceptional war story! Just like the English guy who had young (& lost messenger) Hitler on the business end of his rifle, but had mercy on him (for very same reasons, the war was basically done). If he only knew.. Or the xmas truce football game and singalong, also on WW1. And how hard it was to get the soldiers continue fighting after the truce, they really didnt want to kill their new friends and dillydallied as long as possible. Humans arent inherently bad, if you can have empathy in the middle of a war.

@CrstnJdiKnight Год назад

I know of the story of the Christmas Truce during WW1 and one of the few times that both sides of the combatants of the conflict saw how point less the wat was, and to realize they were basically descent people with the same feelings and Passion as anyone else. Though I disagree with the assumption of humans are good in nature. If that's the case we humans would never do bad things. Which the Bible says are born corrupt and bad, so need to be taught the right way to go. Just saying...😁🕵️😅

@cwavt8849 11 месяцев назад

@@janemiettinen5176 I don't necessarily believe that humans aren't inherently bad, I do believe that we can rise above it. Sometimes. And those times should be upheld in memory and celebrated

@JaketheJust Год назад

My great uncle fought in North Africa against Rommel’s Desert rats. He was a tank crew member. He had to wear overalls despite the hot temperatures. One night he had to relive himself, so he went outside. A german rifleman tried to take a shot at him, ungentlemanly on the German, so my uncle grabbed his overalls and run back to the tank for cover. After catching his breath, he found out his overalls stunk of his feces. He had to sleep outside until he got a replacement overalls

@friedrich4578 Год назад

Lol

@AdeleiTeillana Год назад

This literally has nothing to do with the video.

@AdeleiTeillana Год назад

@@mygreywolf lol I can tell you're trying to insult me, but other than that your comment makes no sense whatsoever, so I'm not feeling very insulted. Sorry you failed, feel free to try again after you either take some more English lessons or work on your reasoning skills. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@AdeleiTeillana Год назад

@@mygreywolf The fact that you even know the word "Mensa" is mind boggling, considering the fact that you are unable to make an argument to save your life. Further, your pathetic attempt to insult my punctuation is honestly hilarious, and continues your pattern of making no sense. At this point I'm assuming you have psychological issues, to be so incoherent and yet adamant in your supposed "insults." Please, continue, laughing is good for the soul and you are definitely causing me to laugh quite a bit.

@rengoodmen2879 Год назад

@@mygreywolf nobody gives a damn about punctuation. It’s the internet, not a formal letter

@oliversherman2414 5 месяцев назад

I really love stories like these. It's inspiring to hear about these events where former enemies put aside their differences to work together. Unfortunately I doubt this'll ever be made into a movie because popular media likes to portray conflicts as black and white with "good guys" and "bad guys"

@InternaIRevenueService Год назад

I'm glad you covered the Battle of Itter Castle. It is a prime example of the human complex being far stranger than any fiction. Your abillity to condense important information and present it in a preciese manner is commendable. Thank you

@E-RaY-zor Год назад

Despite this intense story it’s ironical that Josef Gangl one of the protagonists who survived a 6 Year war died in the last battle, because of a senile old men.

@bubblyproduction9809 Год назад

It’s always an exciting day when Andy has another Hidden Story for us, thanks for the telling!!

@ruskcoder Год назад

And it's my birthday lol

@Youvebeentrolled1234 Год назад

@@ruskcoderlol

@isabelanderson4047 Год назад

Weekly dose of hidden stories,and Andy makes it exciting to learn history, if he was my history teacher i would've been the 1 student,so excited for the next hidden story!!!!

@VelvetJazz 11 месяцев назад

This REALLY needs to be a movie!!

@gandalflotr2898 11 месяцев назад

With a sabaton song as end credits song

@user-xb9yv2ci4c 17 дней назад

@@gandalflotr2898 There is a Sabaton song about this.

@Developing_Minds Год назад

I am always really excited to wait for another video from Andy. Really good video!

@VelvetJazz 11 месяцев назад

Andy, I just LOOOVE your storytelling. I’ve binge watched your shorts, and watched ALL your videos. THANK YOU!! INFOTAINMENT AT ITS BEST!! 👏👏

@madisoglrobotics Год назад

Mrbeast ounce said you can’t be the best at 2 things but here Andy is being the best RU-vidr and best storyteller

@E-RaY-zor Год назад

One is a title and the other one is a skill that resulted in his title according to you, so your comment does not make any sense. That’s the same as saying that someone is the best soldier and the best marksman, although he is supposedly the best soldier literally because he shoots better than anyone.

@shenzixirgs8152 Год назад

@@E-RaY-zortrue

@HimenoMemes Год назад

@@E-RaY-zor🤓

@AverageOmoriFanMex Год назад

@@HimenoMemes🤓 -👶

@HimenoMemes Год назад

@@AverageOmoriFanMex 🤡

@bobdodson8468 Год назад

Thank you Andy. Another interesting and well told story. I find myself looking forward weekly for your presentations.

@alex__825 Год назад

Its such a vibe to relax on my couch and watch your stories on the tv... always makes my morning better

@hazennifty Год назад

This is how you can come together even when you’re enemies.

@pingpong5877 3 месяца назад

Well they both believe in White supremacy, so they would see each other as allies eventually. Hitler did like how the US segregated White people from colored people.

@maureenjoseph1327 Год назад

AB-SO-LUTELY brilliant! The music added to the intensivness. I'm not into the history of war; but my heart was pumping when the story was reaching it's climax! 😱

@Hopespringseternal 11 месяцев назад

Playing catch up on my favorite story teller’s channel. So glad I came back to watch! This was one of the best, if not the best, war stories I’ve ever seen. Your incredible story telling allowed me to visualize the whole thing. I was on the edge of my seat!!

@XDKang Год назад

Is it actually correct to say that its "Nazis" and Americans fighting together? Since its Wehrmacht soldiers teaming up with US troops against the Waffen SS.

@nooraldram5889 Год назад

thank you andy for your hard work ..i really enjoy your stories

@kyleok8283 11 месяцев назад

You are so underrated, I've never heard about this, it's crazy that 2 opposite forces can just team up fighting together, and MJG just sacrificing himself for others is so heartbreaking. If only he knew that his efforts paid off in the end.

@seanbigay1042 4 дня назад

The moral of this story? Despite the video's title, nobody loves a Nazi. NOBODY.

@amandahollingsworth8312 Год назад

Great story telling. This deserves way more views and likes 😊

@tbnrwolff3354 Год назад

Actually German soldiers were not Nazis they were German soldiers Nazis were waffen-ss

@anamariaguadayol2335 10 дней назад

Yeah, right. Tell that to all my German family. The only survivor was my grandmother who had married a Cuban Jew at the beginning of last century.

@micahcampbell9178 Год назад

Funny how castles built 500 yewrs before tanks and all that still served a strategic base for warfare

@katherinekinnaird4408 8 месяцев назад

WOW WHAT A STORY. Thank you Andy. You knocked it out of the ballpark. Thanks for all your diligent work. 😊

@Toby-ce7sd Год назад

You and Mr Ballen are my favorite story tellers

@crossinthatroad Год назад

This is how lessons should be taught

@mtgust9614 6 месяцев назад

i already knew about most of these stories but I like it Andy retelling

@reality_0169 Год назад

You Should Upload a Hidden Story of how indonesia fought againts Japan, Netherlands and Portugese for 350 Years and still achieved Independence and have its own language.

@backyardigansgayman001 Год назад

Andy your story telling is amazing❤

@Yuvi.G Год назад

finally bruv i have watched all ur hidden stories plss upload mmore often i like to listen to you when i am doing my work or just sitting around or anything tbh u r great bro

@everythingdolphins1553 Год назад

He's got enough on his hands already, don't rush him.

@Yuvi.G Год назад

@@everythingdolphins1553 yeah true

@Yuvi.G Год назад

srry bro....

@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 11 месяцев назад

I just subscribed because seeing your shorts so often makes it feel like you’re a friend who keeps dropping by Watching a video of yours for the first time I love your voice It’s so comforting to me 🥰

@Jake_O_Bobs Год назад

I’ve always known of this battle and I knew it was just a matter of time before he told the story

@Developing_Minds Год назад

Andy, one idea for videos could be about plane hijacks or plane accidents that took place. These types of videos could be really fun.

@anndownsouth5070 11 месяцев назад

I have been mostly watching your shorts, but this story caught my eye. Thank you for it. I love good war stories especially WWII.

@eddiemidson3720 Год назад

jian stories are the best cuz he explains it in exicting unique way

@EAMONODEA Год назад

I was waiting for this moment

@Sphinx8173 11 месяцев назад

Your story telling ability is awesome, keep it up.😊

@billcynic1815 Год назад

And it’s the end of the line of the final journey Enemies leaving the past And it’s American troops and the German army Joining together at last

@user-rb1ml4kt1x Год назад

Nice job Andy Loved this hidden story Keep It Up!

@beepbeop Год назад

Never thought I'd hear such an intense fight that actually happened.

@sharmainechristie7919 Год назад

I love your stories you have a hidden talent! I look forward to each story !

@pascualromero8245 День назад

I was surprised that this battle is always considered as weird but not one of the greatest rescue operation in history considering how bold and significant this battle is.

@privateprivate5302 Год назад

War is so horrible Thank you Andy for telling these soldiers stories

@pheonix_soldier Год назад

Its the end of the line of the final journey Enemies leaving the past And it's american troops and the german army Joining together at last

@NickKeatonOutdoors Год назад

I absolutely love the Hidden Stories!!

@kevinmason1477 Год назад

Excellent story and telling, Andy. Thank you 👏

@GNRLEDTZ Год назад

bro i love this guys stories

@shanerietzel9443 Год назад

That was the best one yet man .I love the way you tell your story's keep it up.

@coryspang7548 4 месяца назад

The Battle of Castle Itter was memorialized by Sabaton with their song "The Last Battle". They really need to make a movie about this battle

@gandalflotr2898 7 дней назад

If they do they better include a sabaton song as end credits

@sabinedouble07 11 месяцев назад

Andy, you are a fantastic storyteller👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥 with love from 🇩🇪

@TheEudaemonicPlague 5 месяцев назад

At the eight minute mark, one of my cats was trying very hard to catch your face....I think he likes you. I've heard this story a few times before, but it never hurts to hear it again.

@SirPreyas Год назад

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but isnt Sabaton's song "The Last Battle" about this battle?

@pneumonianakey Год назад

Yes.

@daniallinjawi5397 Год назад

He has a nice wall

@loift9770 Год назад

Only if we had this type of collaboration in the world most of the problems will be solved

@weirdobananaboy5021 11 месяцев назад

I want a new hidden story it’s been 2 weeks

@resortpoint Месяц назад

Great story!

@TheNico2000 Год назад

6:41 End of sponsor

@c.stargazer Год назад

Thanks for the time stamp

@clashof6d Год назад

"5thof may, VE day just around the corner. 1945 the fuhrer's reign is at it's end. Jenny at the gates as the SS open fire, there's no time to waste the final battle has begun." Sabaton lyrics from memory, dont blame me if i typed something wrong. I didnt see any sabaton comments so legally i had to make my own

@MisterMac4321 3 месяца назад

An interesting side note that Andy didn't mention was that some of the US soldiers who accompanied Capt. Lee's relief column were from company D of the 17th Armored-Infantry Battalion, an all-African American unit attached to the 12th Armored Division. So not only is this an engagement involving American and German troops (and French VIP prisoners) fighting against the Waffen SS, some of the Americans present were black. A truly remarkable battle.

@KyleSantisi Год назад

You make my day with your videos! ❤😊

@zuhairihafiz Год назад

17:02 NAW THREE?!

@sharmainechristie7919 Год назад

Thanks

@andyyjiang Год назад

thank you so much man!! your contribution means a ton to me

@snowflake5182 Год назад

I new this video would be a banger before clicking ❤❤🎉😊

@dareeldmt9310 Год назад

Wow your prununciation of names has really improved.

@cybernite60z98 Год назад

I love listening to this guy even when hes talking about the sponsor

@33u_trichome Год назад

Amazingly well done love too see it, I hope content like this gets recognized more in the future instead of just shorts, have a great day :)

@chazlewis8114 Месяц назад

Incredible story!

@Dylantheorthodox Год назад

@vihaanagarwal2512 11 месяцев назад

Bro,I request you to make a short video on Neerja Bhanot,her story will definitely inspire all

@Ocoro_ Год назад

Sabaton fans on their way to write the entirety of The Last Battle in the comments for fun:

@MegaNocab Год назад

5th of May, V day is just around the corner

@jokekopter2509 Год назад

Um,actiualy it was not last battle of WWII (in Europe),it was fought in Bosnia by Yugoslav armd forces and Croatian troops holding there advance,it hapend days after German surender,its name is Oždak🤓!!!

@Ocoro_ Год назад

@@jokekopter2509 Adding the nerd emoji doesn't make your comment any less cringe

@jokekopter2509 Год назад

@@Ocoro_ you dont get the referenc,I am trolling,I mean I am speaking facts,but I aded slice of troling,I absolutly love sabaton bdwy.

@Ocoro_ Год назад

@@jokekopter2509 no I did get the reference it's just that I have a lot of problems trying to find out if someone is serious or sarcastic

@JerryCuberton Год назад

What makes this battle even stranger is that the man that the tennis player first contacted was the future premiere of Quebec

@reighniz4488 6 дней назад

Yousef Gengel was a hero. He fought against his own people and gave his life to save a man from a different country.

@bread4108 11 месяцев назад

Why haven’t there been longer videos recently? Is it due to your editor getting married? No matter the reason, it’s no problem, just wondering if there still plans to make them. I’ve really enjoyed them!

@bigmig808 Год назад

Got my coffee and ready to enjoy the ride!!

@pramatyapradhana9828 Год назад

Jean Borotra deserves alot of credit for informing the reinforcements of the nazis and leading the reinforcements as well. Gangl too.

@bready_9519 Год назад

Best channel

@tiagogalaxy5214 Год назад

New sub

@danieltsimbler343 Год назад

As a history nerd and someone who uses hello fresh, thanks! 😂

@tarana9329 Год назад

You're telling us that cooking pre-portioned Hello Fresh food is faster than going down to the canteen for ready cooked food and eating it at your desk? Nope.😀

@Random_Username001 Год назад

Hey I got it right, I thought it was the battle of castle itter

@pjanon8581 Год назад

Andy Jiang, I would love if you had some sources for the entire story, it'd great to be able to take a closer look and get more details or perspectives you might be too busy to tell.

@locutus155 Год назад

The definitive text on the battle is Stephen Harding's "The Last Battle."

@janemiettinen5176 Год назад

Theres also a decent tv document made from this, too bad I cant remember its name, only thing Im somewhat sure of, it was European production. At least 5 years old by now. Sorry Im not much help.

@realpolyonic Год назад

Ooh! I'm early!

@dizzy_jump 4 месяца назад

if the only things i found in the fridge were a shriveled apple, a jolly rancher and a piece of gum i would've just not eaten

@captainbuzzbeard9742 Год назад

Sabaton has a song about this event called The Last Battle.

@salomonperez6377 Год назад

I knew this battle before watching this vid but this had way more detail

@Magictitan5942 Год назад

amazing keep going!

@avtic Год назад

I love your videos

@Nothing70707 Год назад

Yo new video on hidden stories

@locutus155 Год назад

Andy, it's great to see a review of the Battle of Castle Itter which fully accepts the role that Hauptsturmfuhrer Kurt Siegfried Schrader played in the battle. All of the men who fought that day had balls of steel, Schrader, however, had balls of Titanium. He not only fought wounded, but against the SS, if he'd been captured, he would have been tortured by the SS. (Note: hauptsturmfuhrer is Schrader's correct rank, the SS had different terms compared to the army (heer), but few non historians would recognise that.)

@Magictitan5942 Год назад

deserves more views

@ViksonMonroe Год назад

Incredible story! Wow! 😮

@moonshinershonor202 11 месяцев назад

You ought to tell about that good old boy who would leave cops in the dust with an underpowered car.

@smokeykitty6023 Месяц назад

I really enjoy your channel but have one request. You have thrown a lot of names, locations and information at us in this video. As I'm getting older it is harder to process it this fast. Either you have sped up your video or you just naturally talk very fast. Would you please slow it down a couple of clicks? I know I can slow it down to 75% with RU-vid settings but that is way too much. Maybe just 95% would be good. Thanks, great subject. You're right, it should be a full movie.

@eliasvisch4109 Год назад

this must have felt really fucking epic

@ItalianCountryball11 11 месяцев назад

This is my favorite battle of WW2.

@dusko0339 Год назад

Funny how he says Zvonimir XD

@xthatghomiex2939 10 месяцев назад

8:46 I think people who feel this way confuse government with country

@kevinsmithfan37 11 месяцев назад

I always thought this would be the perfect movie for the 90's indy darlings kevin smith, Tarrintino and Robert Rodriguez to team up on. Have Tarrintino write the badic storeline. Have Kevin write the dialogue and have Robert direct. Then have Tarrintino do a final dialogue pass and have him be the producer. That way you get the best of all 3 of them. You get kevin's dialogue, Roberts ability to shoot for cheap and Tarrintino would give it that flare in the scene setup, music and editing (also use Tarrintino's editor)

@kevinsmithfan37 11 месяцев назад

Alternatively Miguel Sapochnik or Neil Marshall would make good choices as they directed siege/battle episodes in game of thrones namely watchers on the wall and battle of the basterds