Loved the reaction.

@DGARedRaven

3 жыл бұрын

Hail You, for turning a beautiful story truly recognizable.

@mathiasskjdt2198

2 жыл бұрын

you made a anazing video. canat wait to see what you will make int the future

@jmeesamonte939

2 жыл бұрын

Hey.. the legend is here..!

@bhimbonggames3206

2 жыл бұрын

i love you

@tfs203

2 жыл бұрын

Great Work! My Grandfather was the gunner on a M16 Halftrack, Quad .50 BMG mount(778th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion/ 76th Infantry Div). Fought in the Bulge. I have the photo of him with one of the Me262 Junkers Jumo 004 engines, that broke off into a field, before it crashed. He said they were so fast at their low altitude umbrella, they were almost impossible to track with manual sights. Unfortunately he passed away in 2018, only 3 mths before his Wife of 68yrs. Thank you for keeping the memory of these men alive!

His neighbors called him "Nazi" and some germans called him "Traitor", but he said that they will never understand.

@thesupersonicstig

3 жыл бұрын

Charlie called him, "Brother"

@Sandbek1973

3 жыл бұрын

And I call him a remarkable man and a true hero of humanity

@sgtswede

3 жыл бұрын

yeah totally agree there were very few actuall nazis in the german army if you look at it as a whole. Information did not flow like today, they were told to fight for their country and they did..

@Protozet

2 жыл бұрын

I as a German Calls him Hero!

@GetDougDimmadomed

2 жыл бұрын

@@Protozet Same. Ask any German today and they'll tell you that he was a war hero for his action.

*“If I ever see or hear of you shooting at a man in a parachute, I will shoot you down myself. You follow the rules of war for you - not for your enemy. You fight by rules to keep your humanity.”* Stiglers Commanding Officer while in training. Stigler later commented “To me, it was just like they were in a parachute. I saw them and I couldn’t shoot them down. “

@eamonnduensing6153

3 жыл бұрын

stingler showed his humanity and felt mercy theirs not a lot of people like that

@stevenzwiesler8085

3 жыл бұрын

@@eamonnduensing6153 Imagine the world if more people like Stigler existed

@scottmcclellan4269

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome book about this experience

@lukasgermes5561

2 жыл бұрын

But he did alot more than not shooting them down. He made sure they'd make it.

@DGARedRaven

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukasgermes5561 To an extent. But yes, you are correct.

Someone: metal music will never make you cry Sabaton : hold my beer

@ruma9687

3 жыл бұрын

Me : can only happen with metal music

@RafikisAnts

3 жыл бұрын

Avenged sevenfold has entered the chat

@blackdog6969

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Every damn time

@nabilzuhair192

3 жыл бұрын

Joakim:"hold my knees!"

@SotGravarg

3 жыл бұрын

@@nabilzuhair192 More like hold my vest 😅 I like that with the metal stuff on the vest

So "the cross he deserved" is referring to the Knight's Cross, a highly prestigious award German pilots strove to attain. You were scored on confirmed kills, with enemy fighters being 1 point and enemy bombers being 3. If you reached 30 points you qualified for the Knight's Cross and had enough clout to request a posting away from the front lines of the war, back to the cushier postings in Germany proper. That German pilot, Franz Stigler, had already earned 27 points across his career. Shooting down the Pub would have earned him the Cross and a ticket home. But when he saw how shot up the Pub was, he couldn't bring himself to pull the trigger. His commander had repeatedly emphasized to never shoot at parachuting crews escaping from crippled enemy aircraft, saying they were warriors, not butchers. Stigler saw the Pub as essentially being the same thing as the crew parachuting out and refused to shoot them down. He tried to get them to angle off to nearby neutral territory but Brown and the others thought he was telling them to turn back to Germany and refused. So Stigler decided on the most dangerous part of this flight: escort the bomber in close formation. What's not covered in this video is that the Pub was heading for a region of heavy coastal guns that would absolutely finish her off. Stigler banked on the skill of the ground crews to recognize one of their own fighters and not open fire. He literally escorted them out over the English Channel out of range of any other German eyes before turning back home, having sacrificed his shot at getting out of the war for the sake of protecting the defenseless crew of a stricken enemy bomber.

@Davidkiser13

2 жыл бұрын

Correct and that fortified wall with heavy guns is called “the Atlantic wall” which covered the the whole of France bordering towards England.

@bobburris4445

2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't he get his cross? There was still 18 months of WWII left. Hans must have been a skilled pilot if he already had 27 points, which would be at least 9 confirmed kills (almost a double ace at a MINIMUM). He obviously survived the war; how did he not get those last 3 points?

@norbertbraun8219

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobburris4445 He actually got his 30 confirmed kills, but the chaos in the last weeks of the war prevented him being awarded the cross.

@thomasjones6216

2 жыл бұрын

@@norbertbraun8219 did not know that - thanks for the info

@Vlad.C3x2

2 жыл бұрын

@VegetaLF7, thanks, that cleared some of my questions.

Thankyou for the heartfelt reaction

Sabaton in a nutshell: "War is horrible. People suffer and die" **epic guitar solo**

@p3chv0gel22

3 жыл бұрын

I would firmly disagree: Sabaton: "War is horrible. People suffer and die. But there are these Moments in a war, we should never forget" *Epic guitar solo*

@flyingdumpling1901

3 жыл бұрын

@@p3chv0gel22 I couldn´t agree more with you two :) And their work and passion - keeping stories like this alife - ist just precious. And NO their are not glorifying war in any way. They are just passionate about history and tell the stories that should not be forgotten :) And yeah, I mostly disliked history in school..xD

@newten704

3 жыл бұрын

lmao that is hilarious xD

@dilophasaurus06

2 жыл бұрын

Sabaton makes songs about history and war, not to glorify war, but to glorify the courages people who fought, saved, and died to protect their countries and families, and to bring these stories to a generation of people that aren’t taught this kinds of stories.

Franz was invited to a 379 Bomber Group reunion as a guest. He told Charlie he was rather uncomfortable and didn't belong there. Charlie gently took his arm and said "You see all these people surrounding us, these are the children and grand children of the men you saved that day." Franz was moved to tears, and at the end of the reunion was made an honorary member of the 379th.

My eyes get filled with tears every time I see No Bullets Fly ,,,

@czechemperortextstory2926

3 жыл бұрын

me too. i cried again when i heard this song

@jamescurfman3284

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@clausvonthunderclaws8706

3 жыл бұрын

Quit cutting onions while watching it!

@turekantonin

3 жыл бұрын

You are not alone my friend

@tojo2668

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

My Grandfather(RIP 2018 @age 97) fought in this theater of WW2 for 3yrs as a very young German Pilot. He was brought back to the United States due to his flight experience with the Me262 Jet. He trained US pilots on Jet combat tactics(before missiles, it was much different) Anyhow, I know they most certainly used all the foul language we use today!!🤣 He was able to bring back some pictures and even reel to reel films. Along with his battlefield memorabilia that wasnt taken by US troops, I also have all of those pic and had the film put onto DVDs(the US Govt actually returned it to him in 1948). Most everything, except some non-personal items from the war, he was allowed to keep, like his uniform, leather/wool flightsuits, even his old sidearm, and many other items, are locked away at my bank. In today's society, I can't even tell his story without ppl disrespecting my dead Grandfather, who was a pilot, not an SS, concentration camp guard! But that's just the Internet. Safety behind anonymity.

Franz Stigler said in an interview, that his instructor in the military had told him, if he ever saw him shooting at soldiers in parachutes, he would personally come up to Franz and shoot him. Franz said, watching that plane and the crew in their helpless condition, it felt the same as shooting at people in parachutes. It was against his military honor...

@Razgriz85

3 жыл бұрын

That interview is in the same documentary the clips of them together is from.

@argantyr5154

3 жыл бұрын

Now imagine how big an impact a single sentence can have.

@jayjcormeus1219

3 жыл бұрын

@@Razgriz85 Ah, I wasn't sure... I watched quite a few interviews and documentaries about this event. Thank you for the correction!

Well done, Jen. As allways. A little story of another act of compassion: As a former german leutnant at sea, me and two fellow sailors rescued a crew from us navypilots from a wrecked plane. when we reached te wrecking place, the weather was so bad, that our captain won´t give the order to men a rescueboat, we did it volunteerly. Risking our own lives to save our brothers-in-arms from drowning. We got them out of the sea, all five of them. I think your right about the older days. Sometimes I feel like a dieing species. Educated and strongly beliefing in beeing true, faithful and honest. Treating women with courtesy, respect and honor. Well, maybe cause their is this old navy sentence: women and children first!! We´ll surely would die, to protect our women or children. Done that several times, protecting women from beeing forced, beaten or abused. can´t look away, when someones hurting a women, neither physically nor verbal. Treating women with disrespect, is the first step of loosing humanity. Greetings from an old "Kraut". stay safe and healthy, lady.

@isaiahwelch8066

3 жыл бұрын

Sir, from a veteran of the US Navy, I salute you. It matters not what nation you fight for, as long as you fight with honor, and a clear conscience. I salute you and every fellow vet of your generation, for surely we today sorely need men of your integrity and dedication. I salute you, sir, for surely the men of your generation are "The Greatest Generation." (' ')7

@Cassa0505

3 жыл бұрын

@@isaiahwelch8066 Thank you comerade, for your nice words. Cause these words are giving me hope, that the values we both fought for: truth, freedom, honor and justice, still means something. Allways been proud fighting along our fellow US-soldiers, serving under different colours that both stands for the same values, where ever theire rising. Your starsbangled banner or our black,red and gold, with the eagle on it. Salute you too, comerade (´`)7 stay safe and healthy out there, and allways a hand width water beneath the keel!! ;)

@p3chv0gel22

3 жыл бұрын

As another german, trying to help people (even thou not in the military and from a propably much younger generation) as a fire fighter, i must say: These stories are what needs to be told and to be known. Not how many people someone killed. It doesn't matter, which side are you on, which politics are leading your country or what your fellow people did. It's the deeds everyone of us does, that count. After all, we are all just humans and try to get along towards a better future. And whether it's a bullet, a storm or a fire, it doesn't stop for one or the other. The humanity has bigger problems than killing each other because of made up differences. So, after all this, i tip my hat (or helmet?) to you for doing the right thing when necessary

@Cassa0505

3 жыл бұрын

@@p3chv0gel22 You´re right that it doesn´t matter what you are fighting against, but what you´re fighting for. My nephew is a firefighter aswell. I know what you are talking about. So the honor is on your side. ( ´´ )7..and maybe it is time that someone talks about someother german issues then only the horrors of WWII. There are so many things our people gave to the world: X-rays, Cars, Computer, Printingpress, Jetengines, etc. even the roman katholic church was defendet by the german knights. Stay safe and healthy, out there comerade.

@TheNilsbuss

Жыл бұрын

all very true, though was it not your generation who hit their wifes allot? Like allot more then men from other generations both before and after?

This. This is why metal. More often than not, metal songs are about something. It’s not just the musical talent, it’s about meaning. Sabaton is doing the lords work, spreading worthy stories and good music.

As a german I always get teared up because of this song! I love this story so much because it reminds me of my own grandfather, who was a scout in WW2.

Sabaton is basically one of the best metal bands ever made, I cant thanking my bro for showing me this

It looks like somebody is pealing onions 🧅 in your house too. It’s weird that they have to do that at the exact moment this song comes on... Awsome reaction! 👍🏻

It's nice knowing at least years later, both pilots were able to reconnect and be friends.

This is still the only song that gives me proper goosebumps every time i hear it. My all time favorite Sabaton song..

@JustJenReacts

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a badass one! One of my favorite so far too

@thedearleadersdoctor5814

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustJenReacts Could you listen to Aces in exile it tells the story of the pilots from around the world fighting in the Battle of Britain

December in 1943. And at 25,000 feet I belive its -30f up there. Makes me cold thinking of that. These boys had balls of steel

,,Said good bye to the cross he deserved'' Franz Stigler was missing one airkill to get the Knights Cross medal (23 airkills), Highest military award of Nazi Germany. He never scored this last kill... They died 2008, March and November. Almost as they couldnt live without each other, ages 86 and 82.

@antonyd6649

3 жыл бұрын

A knights cross at that point was 30 “points” or “kills” and Franz had 27 at this point but a bomber was worth 3 points because it was tougher to take down compared to a fighter. Shortly after this incident the requirements for a knights cross actually went up to 40 points so it’s possible that had franz decided to shoot down Ye Olde Pub, he might not have even gotten the cross.

@alucardonus

3 жыл бұрын

Thx, good to know :)

@p3chv0gel22

3 жыл бұрын

@@antonyd6649 I think the reason, why the "score" went up was, because so many planes were shot down at the eastern front that the 30 point System really fast lost its worth, which is sad and fascinating at the same time

@ralfklonowski3740

2 жыл бұрын

One other commenter on YT put it like this (quoted from memory): When Charlie passed away, the faint sound of a Bf109 could be heard. Franz had come to escort his brother to the other side.

Give the book "A Higher Call" a read sometime Jen. It details out the story very well. Franz had been a veteran of North Africa, and Italy before being recalled to defend Germany. After he escorted Charlie and his crew of rookies, he kept flying, eventually surrendering personally to allied forces. One of my favorite parts of the story is when Charlie posted in the Jagerblatt, a magazine for German fighter jockeys, after talking to German ace Adolf Galland. Charlie gave a few details of his '17, but described the Bf-109 "White Two" in detail. Franz, was reading his copy of the magazine while walking into the house from getting the mail one day in 1990. "HYA! IT'S HIM!" he shouted to his wife. He didn't bother doing anything else, but sit down at his typewriter and start hammering out a reply, describing in fine detail "The Pub" and its damage, and what he was really gesturing for them to do. The rest, is history indeed. Thanks Jen, for what you do. Stories like this need shared, and need to be remembered. We are only human afterall.

@brigidtheirish

2 жыл бұрын

Franz was later invited to a reunion of the bomber squadron and made an honorary member. The families of Ye Olde Pub's crew were there, over a hundred people who were alive because of what Franz did that day.

Jen that was an absolutely fantastic reaction from you about my absolute favourite song from my favourite band Sabaton. It is an incredible story of a Hero and a humanitarian who was a German fighter pilot saving the lives of many of the B17 bomber crew. This song means a lot to me as I had a cousin in the RAF ( Royal Air Force) who was a Radio Operator and Rear Gunner in a British Bomber plane in WW2 who died and is buried in Italy. Sabaton make music and songs about individual heroes, national heroes and the bravery of Men and Women in Wars and Conflicts. From the Winged Hussars, the Night Witches, Uprising, Rorke's Drift to prisoner 4859. Keep up the great work Jen, take care and stay safe. Much respect to you. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

"The Greatest generation" Enough said.

Together we stand! Divided we fall. Wishes and Greetings from Switzerland. You are just a such lovely good Soul Jen. Its always mindblowing to see how you react to something like this. Thank You

The best reaction and comments I’ve seen of this. Luv ya girlie!

Thank you Jen. You really get us old vets and the honor we have for each other regardless of side. You are truly special and your rapped growth shows through. Faith, Peace and Love,

Read the Book. A Higher Call. Highly recommend. Give you more detail about both men.. Not gonna lie it started out slow but it gets better. Browns crew was up for metals too until they found out about the German Escourt. Stigler knew something was wrong as he lined up to take the shot. When he noticed the tail gunner was not firing back at him. This just prove that not all Germans where Nanos. If I recall the book correctly Adolf Galand helped Brown locate Franz. Even thought the B-17 for as big as they are are actually very small on the inside and this isn't counting the equipment they are wearing. The height that these planes flew their air mask would freeze up. And if they touched the metall with bare hands they would leave skin on it.

@darkblaze176

3 жыл бұрын

I live 20 min away from the Last B17 that is Operational and Flies in Mesa, Arizona Ive sat in the pilots seat of it. You're right despite them being Large the inside is Small.

@thomasjones6216

3 жыл бұрын

I'll look it up

My Great Grandpa, Frederick H Babcock was one of those B-17 Pilots over Germany. He survived against German Fighter-Jets while bombing Berlin in the latter days of the war before that he flew in the African Campaigns. His plane was named the "Miss Gee Eyewanna Go Home". I have his graduation book and signatures from his buddies while my mom has his Dress Uniform.

the story about franz stigler & charlie brown is my favourite & sabaton nailed it wonderfully and respectfully with this animation

Great reaction, I agree that the compassion is missing today and we aren’t even in a world war. Imagine the kind of person it took to show compassion and mercy in the darkest moment in history. Really moving

@JustJenReacts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I hope it can be changed. Even if it’s one person at a time!!!!

@morrettigames5153

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustJenReacts I agree, one person at a time and most importantly try to be the change ourselves! Thank you for the response, ngl I just binged all your Sabaton reactions! 😅

My favorite Sabaton song, and the one I can most relate to. I live near Bremen (the place they bombed) and Oldenburg (where they almost crashed), and my Grandpa was a AA-guner at the Atlantikwall, in the Netherlands.

Dearest Jen The instant I saw this reaction pop up on KZread, I knew in a heartbeat this was going to be something a bit special. I very rarely comment on social media or You Tube but I knew this reaction was gonna be an absolute banger. I've followed your channel for quite some time now ( Especially your Nightwish reactions 🤘😉✨) & I've come to really enjoy your wonderful enthusiasm & heartfelt sincerity you bring to your reactions & You Tube in general 💖😊👍✨ I've viewed this particular song & video many times with a number of reactors & normally end up with a tear or 2 in my eye, this time with your genuine & amazing reaction I had a few more tears than usual just quietly running down my cheek. Brilliant reaction Jen ( This 1 has become somewhat of a favourite) Really looking forward to your future endeavours. Take Care & keep being You 😊👍 PS... I was fortunate enough to see Sabaton live @ Good Things Festival Brisbane Australia, they were Freakin Awesome 🤘😉✨ Your an Amazing Lady Jen , keep being You 💖✨

Iron cross was the german´s finest reward for air pilots

Thats why men and women that fought, died, and kept the fire burning at home are forever known as the greatest generation of americans

Treat even those who treat you ill with compassion. As the extended saying goes, "Be kind to your enemies. It'll confuse the hell out of them."

It was not a matter of thinking that the crew of the B-17 had family waiting for them, the german pilots of the two fighters shot down by Ye Olde Pub and the people killed on the bomb raid had families too, it's just that there's no honour in killing an enemy that can't defend themselves. It can be considered as a crime of war. And the bomber was not able to fight back, she was hardly able to keep flying. Stigler was a fighter, not an assassin.

I Seen this Vid prob 100 times and it always brings a tear to my eyes... Was at there Consert in my hometown in June this year... they never stops to amaze me... Love my country men at Sabaton.. 🇸🇪🇸🇪 Amazing reaction.. much love from Sweden.❤

Oh my heart..I agree and recomend NightWitches..also the animated, very moving too.

Youre reaction is soooo spot on and hitting the right point of humanity... Being enourmous emotional about this one.... Greetings from Holland..

If you can cry to the dooo, you can cry to this. The story is amazing. Looked forward to this reaction from you Jen ❤

You have compassion, keep sharing it, and you will get it back twofold. Love from Norway

I cryed in many Sabaton songs this passed 20y+ 🇸🇪🤟🇺🇲

My Grandfather was a Focke-Wülf Fw190 pilot during most of the war, and eventually a Me-262 pilot when the war ended. He was brought over as a POW for the US Jet program in 1945-48.

Knight's Cross. The highest honor medal for a german pilot if I remember correctly. Awarded for 30 kills of enemy aircrafts. At the time, Franz... the fighter pilot had 27 kills. 1 bomber kill = 3 for the count. So he was literally one click away from glory... although... he got even more glory by not making that click.

I dont know how many reactions to ”no bullets fly” I have watched at this point, but its quite a few, and this is probably the best one Ive seen. Thank you for sharing it with us!

My respect for you. There's still humanity.

Jen you were much faster than me grabbing what is going on there in the video! And yes, compassion is all we need.

I hadn't seen this anime. Or heard the song.... So glad I did it with you, Jen. Such an amazing and heartwarming story.... Now there's something in my eye.... Just shows what a little act of kindness can do......TY for sharing this with all of us, Jen.

this is based on a true story. years after the war the fighter pilot and the american captain met. This has always been a powerful story for me. ♥ Jen. TY for doing this one!! >.> I comment through the song, so later realize this is all data already given in the vid... sorry

At the end both pilots get honored by god. Both did what he likes to see. Brown for saving 8 lifes while Stigler saved 9 and his soul.

thank u for this great and respectful reaction video ...luv u :)

Yes, Jen. You are so right, especially about the values o' yore. Classy women and men of honor... Ladies and Gentlemen. Now... what a difference, and it isn't good. My father flew in these birds in WWll, (I'm nearly 65) and one of the things I'm most grateful for is that I had such amazing Greatest Generation parents. And I think Sabaton are an international treasure.

I love your reaction videos so much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Sweden. :)

Im proud to be Swedish like Sabaton! They are awesome

It's because we all know, regardless of politics, rhetoric, propaganda, we are all one.

I just gotta say, this is the first video of yours I saw, and I absolutely *LOVE* your energy. Please don't stop what you do

I think you have a point that someone was watching over them. The Sabaton history episode said Charles Brown regained consciousness at 5000 ft, but only managed to pull up at 900 ft before impact. There was a news clip about this which said because Franz Stigler spared this doomed bomber crew, 22 children & grandchildren have been born that would have never existed otherwise.

The iron cross also known as the knights cross, was the highest award a soldier of Germany could earn

9:27 if I were Charlie in that moment I would’ve been to tempted to gesture him to come with us cause of the chance of execution for his actions. Of course coming with them would have the chance of him being shot down cause they can’t really tell their allies he’s a friend

Just for people to understanding why those guns froze, the outside temperature this high in the air is around -60°C (-76°F ). The crew had electrical heated jackets but those failed in the back of the plain.

He was technically following the order of his direct commander to "not shoot at a parachute." Which also mentioned that he would be executed if he was found out to have shot down a parachute.

Love Sabbaton so much, they make me proud to be Swedish. Seeing what kind of music you like you just HAVE to listen to Beast in Black - Blind and Frozen, you just have to. One other that's really good, also comming from Sweden, is the band Bloodbound with the song Moria, I think you might like them too. EDIT: Oh and by the way, the singer of Beast in Black - Yannis Papadopoulos - does a cover of Nightwish - Ghost Love Score that I, personally thing is on par with - if not better - than the Nightwish singers, even Tarja and I love her unconditionally.

My Grandfather on my Fathers side flew for the Luftwaffe and My Grandfather on my Mothers side flew for the R.A.F in the Battle of Britain and the Italian campaign . So I have respect for both sides in this . As not all of the German Armed forces were Nazi's . Some still had the code of honour and chivalry . I did talk too my German Grandfather about it when I visited my family over there and he said that he did the same thing when he saw that the "enemy" were unable to defend themselves and yes it would of been a firing squad on landing if he got caught . Another song that pulls at my heart and shows the talent of Sabaton to write songs like this and may they continue to do so . And Jen your not the only one to well up over these Sabaton songs at 52 I do as well .

Sadly, I heard that the German pilot who had lived in Canada most of his life, was shunned and treated badly by some of his neighbors after this story became known and they found out he had been a Nazi pilot. Still an amazing story of compassion on his part. ••• Thanks for the video! (-:

@tigeriussvarne177

3 жыл бұрын

He also became bad letters from Germany, calling him a traitor.

@nabilzuhair8230

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, he's just a normal Luftwaffe pilot. Nazi are only in the German Army, mostly Hitler's elite force

@tigeriussvarne177

3 жыл бұрын

@@nabilzuhair8230 Members of the NSDAP where in all branches of german military. Only with the SS, you can say that they were all Nazis.

@bismarckandthekriegsmarine9711

3 жыл бұрын

From the book a higher call that tells the story of this avent the Nazi,s tried to start there ohn Air Force

@christophercollins9333

3 жыл бұрын

Ignorance always ignores details, and tends to thrive on drama and chaos...

This is the most emotional 16 minutes and 59 seconds I've ever been through This is amazing Jen 👏 keep up the amazing work

First time seeing this 100% . I really like there cover of For whom the bell tolls

War, you’ll see humanity’s worst but on the other side of the coin that people tend not to know about is also the best of humanity.

I watch so many reactions to this but you are the the only one that undersand it thx so much,

Jesus! I don't even know this before. What a beautiful story. ❤

I liked the faces you put on this video, you're so expressive (in a beautiful way). Night Witches has also an animated history video (you've already reacted to this song before but even for your own it's worthy of watching, it showcases the story of those brave women).

You should check out more of sabaton's songs. I'd recommend Hearts of Iron and The Last Battle to start

I'm a simple-plain-Jane woman, I see Sabato, I smash the play button.

This song always gets me, no matter how many times I watch it. Love your reaction, Jen. It was very touching. You are a beautiful human being.

This is why I respect Sabaton I seen them live as well they do a hell of a show the 2 planes at the end on the stands got to me as well that was a powerful message to be learned from

The German Pilots name was f Stiegler and he was a 19 kill veteran of the war but his squadron leader said that if he ever caught any of his men shooting at a man in a parachute that he would shoot them down himself

Hi Jen, Trust me, I get what you say about the 40's and 50's, and you do not want to go back to that time. As you did note we need to move forward and open our eyes to other peoples pain. Once you see it and empathize with others you cannot un see it. Who would of thought a Metal Band would make history fun!

Lots of High Brass of the Luftwaffe in both WW1 and 2 instructed their Soldiers to never shoot at parachutes or planes that are not able to defend themselves. Often under threat of shooting them personally, i am sure they would´ve defended their boys actions as well. There is in fact honour, in the sky.

4:51 lol "sombody was watching out for them." Uh, no.

I've heard of this Story before, how a German Pilot escorted a crippled B17 back to England

Compassion knows no nationality. War is always cruel, filled with hatred, violence and vengeance but there are also strong-willed individuals in every army staying human. Will always remember a grim but also hopeful story about the end of WW2 my grandma used to tell me. During the Russian invasion of her city she was hiding in a bunker with other women. The Russian soldiers did blow open the bunker entrance and after some tumult were starting to rape the women. A Russian officer stormed into the bunker, screaming at the soldiers, pulling his gun and shooting one of his soldiers in the head, who didn't stop. After that he addressed the women in German, telling them that he will not allow something like this under his command.

everytime i watch this it gives me goosebumps

It wasn't easy, I love you Charlie.

@heavyjuggernaut3912

3 жыл бұрын

That made me tear up

@RubberDuckTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Yep.. fucks me up every time

These 2 guys met up after the war and became good friends

The story is of mercy. A soldier is a man of their country and belief. There is no such thing as an evil soldier. While there might be some, but there is a minority. In the end, they are people like the rest of us, burdened with a duty that no one would understand. It takes a lot to take a life, but it takes more to show mercy. And war can show that horror, or the honor in man. This example, shows a real strength and sense of honor.

Just Jen, stigler, who was the pilot of the German fighter that spared Ye Old Pub, later said that shooting the wounded bomber would be like shooting a man in a parachute.

@kaitohkid7229

11 ай бұрын

Wasn't he trained by the Red Baron?

Every song they do makes me feel so emotional all of them will always be in my soul. 🤘🏻👍🏻🤟🏻😀😊

"It's freezing cold out here, it's 40°" My first imediate thought was like.. Wow, calm down... 40° is like super hot, you body idles ar... oh wait. America, so Fahrenheit... Okay. let that sink in. the reported temperatures at that height where around -40 to -50°C which is -40 to -58°F

Stigler truly risked everything by doing this. If the luftwaffe found out what he had done, he would be in a court martial and put before a firing squad for treason.

when stigler pointed he was acutally pointing to nutrel sweden because it was only 30 minutes away and England was 2 hours away

Franz Stigler's first commanding officer instilled in him the honor he showed that day. The CO said that if he found any of his command shooting down aircraft that were not a threat he would kill them (the pilot) himself

@kaitohkid7229

11 ай бұрын

Wasn't that the Red Baron?

@markwilson3697

11 ай бұрын

@@kaitohkid7229 no. Even though he was also known to escort crippled craft to the ground and share a picnic with the pilot. Sadly he was gunned down during WWI

The 9 crewmen who survived the flight each lived to at least 1985; 6 beyond 2000

Great insight and reaction. I still can’t watch this story without welling up.

You Jen are a top tier reactor. Great job.

@JustJenReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Awww 🥰 thank you!!!

For expamle generals of the german army protested alot about the conduct of the ss calling their actions disgusting and saying not one of their soldiers could stomach what they were doing

You are lovely Jen!...And you have a beautiful heart! This was emotional

Great song! Awesome history! Epic reaction of Jen....I love it \m/

Sabiton history is a awesome challenge you should check out they go over the history and the song so good

Hey Jen! If you were that moved by this story, check out the story of Dale Zelko and Zoltan Dani 👍 Another great military aviation story of enemies becoming friends!

The lovestory of the century!

"He had a heart" WHAT NO WAY GERMANS DO HAVE HEARTS??? Me as a german: 🤨😑