Mark Felton is one of the few historians i enjoy listening to. He tells interesting short stories about both sides with very little obvious bias.

@awakenotwoke1973

Жыл бұрын

And no sensationalist fluff. Top man.

@amg863

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see him exposing the links of neo Nazis fighting for Ukraine and being rewarded by the government. He also made a video proving that the German army had a substantial number of Jews in their ranks. That's also a touchy subject but a very important one. One that mainstream media would never dare approach.

@CaymanIslandsCatWalks

Жыл бұрын

Unless japanese

@resiliencewithin

Жыл бұрын

Who are the others?

@ashively1

Жыл бұрын

His contributions to our history and understanding are immeasurable.

I'm always wondering why channels on TV don't have the quality Dr. Felton delivers. I'm glad he's on youtube and not a dramatic tv program. Appreciate you!

@actionjackson8439

Жыл бұрын

The TV is referred to as the Idiot Box for a reason

@ltipst2962

Жыл бұрын

@@actionjackson8439 I don't think people see KZread as some glorious saviour for the genius among us either.

@RoosterMontgomery

Жыл бұрын

Not even AHC, the Adolf Hitler Channel, has content this good.

@M167A1

Жыл бұрын

@@ltipst2962 KZread comments are often regarded as the high water mark of public discourse.

@thesteelrodent1796

Жыл бұрын

there is a phenomon called the MTV generation, where MTV's massive popularity in its early days made the TV producers believe the youth only cares about fast paced flashy images and no substance. It's at trend that just won't die and it doesn't help that this attitude made its way into Hollywood movies as well, especially after 9/11. It's this concept that led to educational film no longer being shown on TV and so-called documentaries that are half-assed and just an excuse to sell advertising slots. Hell, today they put more effort into the ads than the actual broadcasts

5:01 fun fact, the building stands to this day and is now part of a complex for the national broadcasting service for Berlin and Brandenburg, the RBB.

@benhooper1956

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting to hear, I was thinking it is actually a very nice looking piece of architecture

@maninthewilderness5795

Жыл бұрын

I just looked that up and it looks almost exactly like it did during the war. The Germans made buildings to last.

@jasonroberts9357

3 ай бұрын

Interesting! What does it broadcast now? NWO propaganda?

The backstories of WW2 are woefully absent in history classes Thank you so much for your amazing and important work

@pagodebregaeforro2803

Жыл бұрын

Of course they are, they are backstories, school program simply dont have so much time for details. There's many other topics to be covered superficially. School's History classes weren't made to please the ww2 aficionado, thats a fantasy that the nerds should forget about it yet they keep complaining on comments like that. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@FSP_photo

Жыл бұрын

@@pagodebregaeforro2803 lighten up, Francis

@johnbrattan9341

Жыл бұрын

@@FSP_photo Why you so triggered? There are books available. Perhaps you might read them.

@Svensk7119

Жыл бұрын

@@FSP_photo Agreed! He should lighten up.

@Svensk7119

Жыл бұрын

@@pagodebregaeforro2803 Yes, they can't cover everything in detail. People forget that history is the only science that we know will have new information everyday, and unlike most other sciences, individual perspective is vital, as opposed to inflicting bias.

Fascinating stuff. I love the way Dr Felton adds a human dimension to each such narrative - there is more character fleshed out in these 5-10 minutes than in entire hollywood films.

@Optimaloptimus

Жыл бұрын

Tbf not everyone out there will and can sit through 10-15 minutes of history lessons.

This is the way history should be done on KZread. Outstanding video.

@joer.g8568

Жыл бұрын

Video has been out for 8 mins and your comment is 7 mins old. Watch the video before

@Megabob777

Жыл бұрын

@@joer.g8568 settle down, mark Felton is the god of ww2 history and people rightfully get excited when he uploads

@joer.g8568

Жыл бұрын

@@Megabob777 just find it funny af that he comments before even watching the video

Thank you for your work Dr. Felton. Please know that your work is so so so much appreciated!!

@13AECA

Жыл бұрын

“Don’t blame me, blame society!” - Carl Johnson

@juanpablovaca-lago5659

Жыл бұрын

Didn't know CJ was interested in history... +Respect

A corner of KZread for ethical historians who neither want postmodern revisionism nor political indoctrination. Just verifiable history as it happened. Much appreciated, Dr Felton.

The best thing about your videos is that you don’t add your own narrative or your own personal feelings into the equation, you just retell extremely interesting history. It can be tiresome trying to learn about certain topics especially when it comes to history and have the narrator/historian treat you like a child, bombard you with “this is bad” and seek to form an opinion for you. It often just becomes a lesson on morality instead of history. Thank you for your great work. One of the best channels on KZread.

Forgotten history brought to life in the usual excellent way 👌

Fascinating. Never heard any mention of brothers till now. Thank you Dr. Felton.

Brilliant, I never knew that one of Himmler's brothers took up arms at the close of war. A video on Walter model would be amazing, his last moments were mysterious and a field Marshall that never surrendered

@PurpleCat9794

Жыл бұрын

One more vote for GFM Model. For his last moments, I find the book "Battle for Ruhr Pocket" written by Derek Zumbro really helps. The book dedicates a whole chapter to eye witness accounts of Model's staff officers who were with him until his last days.

@jameshepburn4631

Жыл бұрын

As time goes by and history is studied less emotionally Model's reputation, has shifted from master of defense and man of great honor to overrated as to ability and hard core Nazi admirer of the Third Reich's extermination camps, use of slave labor, and war crime treatment of POW's & civilians. Just the opposite of the continually improving reputation of Kesselring as a military leader and man of respect for civilization. Model was definitely a "good riddance".

@aroncells3120

Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCat9794 thanks' I will see can I get that book. I vaguely got an account on a documentary before.

Another wonderful video Mark! God bless you!

Shocking that Heinrich Himmler made no effort to save his younger brother. Shocking, I say.

@marycampbell3431

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe it either. Heinrich seemed such a caring sympathetic and warm person!

@gdutfulkbhh7537

Жыл бұрын

@@marycampbell3431 Good-looking, too!

@frodo322

Жыл бұрын

@@marycampbell3431 😂

@sarahawkins9027

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

These stories are not just incredible to listen to but they also provide insight into the actual people involved in what made history historical. Mark reveals the human side of them as best he can without making any excuses for the choices. This ends up making historical figures better understood even if not forgiven. One must understand that most people would themselves take advantage of knowing or being related to someone that could put you in a better position in life (disregarding what happens out of sight). Not many of us would say no to some sort of promotion if you didn't know that crimes against humanity were taking place. All in all, thank you Mark for your presentations and making history more human and less text book.

Mark Felton be making my evenings man.. I used too listen to this when I was tired but now it’s one of my top channels!!

Dr.Felton Iv been watching your videos for a long time now, your still the best no other documentaries can be compared to yours. Thank you so much❤️🙏

Mark If there is to be an award for the best detail of history. You definitely deserve that and more. You provide so much that was not known. And you do so in such a truly fascinating way. Thank you,

It's my favorite time of the day when the Doctor posts these updates on the history of the world and war on the channel.

Another great video by Mark

As always, a brilliantly formatted and well researched piece on some of the less well known but nonetheless interesting aspects of WW2 history. Having had grandfathers who served on opposing sides in the war pricked my interest in WW2 history, especially as my German grandfather was relatively well known in naval historical circles for his part in the Battle of the Denmark Strait.

@user-rw3tt5lm6y

Жыл бұрын

А что решающего было в датском проливе ,война решалась в советском союзе

@futurefreak8789

10 ай бұрын

Snap

Thank you Mark for another excellent video. Good to see videos like this on KZread, enjoyable to watch and informative.

For Ernst a brave but ultimately futile Dad's Army style attempt to save the radio station before being tossed into an unmarked grave would sound like perfect cover for an escape to South America after the War. Except that he doesn't sound like that kind of guy. Interesting story.

@pagodebregaeforro2803

Жыл бұрын

So, hows he sound.. ?

@johnbrattan9341

Жыл бұрын

Richard Crump. Huh?

@gdutfulkbhh7537

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking the same - but you have to spend a huge amount of money in a corrupt, collapsing nation, to get spirited away. Looks like Ernst didn’t have those kinds of resources.

@johnbrattan9341

Жыл бұрын

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 So?

@WillyEckaslike

Жыл бұрын

the allies poisoned Heinrich..couldnt have him denying the H010h0r5e5hit

This is incredible work dr.Felton! Thank you for bringing to us some forgotten stories!

I believe society is due for a new WWII movie, and I believe Dr. Felton should be a part of making it.

@thenightriterpartii7724

Жыл бұрын

That would be perfect.

@kutter_ttl6786

Жыл бұрын

In the video description it states two of his books, 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles' are being developed into Hollywood films. Certainly something to look forward to.

@thenightriterpartii7724

Жыл бұрын

@@kutter_ttl6786 I enjoy his content and would be looking forward to his future projects. Heck I remember when there were memes. Like when they added his narration to a black and white clip of the show Danger 5. ( Basically a group trying to take down Hitler.)

@PancakeProduct

Жыл бұрын

It should be from the Soviet perspective, using their historical archives.

@gigachad7153

Жыл бұрын

Society is full of snowflakes these days who want to push the usual narrative of the Western allies being the good guys and the Germans being the cartoon devilish guys. That's why Bruno Ganz never recieved big awards that he so obviously deserved.

Always informative !

Excellent work Mark. As always, helping us learn about the details of WWII. Cheers.

I have to feel a little sorry for Ernst. Considering his name he most likely wanted to do the right thing and fight even though the war was lost, setting an example as it were. (Probably the same reason older brother Gephard went back in the army in 1939.) Another good one Doctor Felton, I didn't know Himmler had another brother.

@jessicafournerat3804

Жыл бұрын

The Jewish person that Ernest denounced to his brother Henrich was actually his old colleague meaning he killed a person that he knew thus making him more of a horrible person.

@wayneantoniazzi2706

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicafournerat3804 I didn't know that! OK, no reason to feel sorry for the SOB, he got what was coming to him. On the other hand, maybe he felt badly about what he did and sought atonement on the battlefield. We'll never know. Anyway, he went into battle and never came back. I really don't know what to think.

@stephenhearn4582

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicafournerat3804 Him Let went to the Minsk Ghetto he asked to see an execution some Jews were brought out and they were shot in the head. Himmler complained about the Nazi getting Jewish brains on their uniforms

@gdutfulkbhh7537

Жыл бұрын

It’s natural enough to have some empathy. When you watch a movie like Downfall, you soon understand the sense of being trapped in a temporary pocket of safety, with everything coming apart. We can feel sorry for Nazis... but they wouldn’t have felt sorry for us. Fascism was (is... e.g. modern Russia) a mental health crisis on a national scale.

@williammerkel1410

Жыл бұрын

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 when examining the Battle of Berlin I have a hard time seeing the concept of good guys and bad guys, all I see is a lot of suffering millions of people from many corners of the world that are only there because of the actions of their leaders, because of the violent nature of fascism and communism, and that out of the ashes there will be no real winner because one of those ideologies was going to survive and continue its reign of terror.

No matter what mood I am in, I can always find time to watch these interesting and fascinating War stories from Dr Mark Felton,

His comments and his melodious voice are in themselves good to hear!!

I love your videos. Your voice is very soothing to listen to while I work.

Thank you again Dr. Felton......

Very interesting content Thank you❤️❤️

Mark. Thanks for providing my Wednesday night entertainment!

Absolutely fascinating, Dr. Felton. Thank you.

Another great short History Lesson..☮️

Brilliant how you brought this bit of history into contemporary talking points with the mention of Gepard.

Cigar, Brandy, Fireplace, Felton...perfect winter evening. Seriously, I enjoyed the variety and novelty of the stories, Mr. Felton has unearthed over the years, and the next one will be as unexpected.

excellent work sir amazing information

Must once again take my hat of for yet another great story from Mark Felton. Short but yet filled with information. He really finds alot of small pieces/stories from the WW2 history that makes it even more interesting. From stories of heroes to stories about tanks involved in small yet significant and important battles, Mark takes the listener even deeper into WW2. I wonder where he got the interest from. My interest in WW2 was founded by my father who was born in 1922 and was 18 when the Hermans , sorry, Germans invaded our country in 1940. A living history book. Keep up the good work Mark, wishing you and all listeners/viewers a good new year, always looking forward to hear your stories.

You never disappoint uncovering more obscure history. Maybe another video on Dr. Goebbles, and the way he controlled film and radio over the German people?

@WillyEckaslike

Жыл бұрын

you mean bringing them the truth about the same people who are intent on Dest the world we live in today?

@BichaelStevens

Жыл бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike God help you

@wingtip76

Жыл бұрын

@@BichaelStevens No God help you.

@srrlIdl

Жыл бұрын

Amazing to see how some people still believe in the Nazi propaganda

@deus_vult9120

Жыл бұрын

@@BichaelStevens TGSNT google it and watch, fact check everything you see.

Such a great channel. Thank you !!

Brilliant as always

Great to see how well your channel is doing ! I kinda knew it would go good for you 👍

Another hidden gem 💎 Thanks for sharing Dr Felton.

Interesting, dark and undeniably fascinating.

Mark Felton is a legend!! Thanks for all you do.

Your channel amazes me....your work is appreciated.....God Bless you

200.000 viewers in 1 day, says it all: The best KZread channel of all.

Thank you Mark!!!

Felton = Best of the best!

EVERY TIME something new, I never heard of before..Just impressive..thank you so much!

Good afternoon Professor Felton, have been waiting patiently for your next upload, and the weight is most definitely worth it! Again, another stellar historical yet little known fact!

@ceejay1364

Жыл бұрын

I’ve gained weight just waiting

@AdmiralBonetoPick

Жыл бұрын

*the wait

I'm just gonna say it for the 3247th time: THIS gentleman OWNS the "history" Channel...

Excellent, as always. Thanks, Doc.

I was totally engrossed by Mark Felton's video...the 8 minutes flew by...brilliant history and story telling. Thank you for your efforts and continued ability to unlock and unearth the often previously unknown minutiae of our history.

More great history from the best at finding it. Stay safe, Mark!

Never knew any of this history! Thank You Doctor from Lorenzo in Chicago.

Many thanks Dr Felton your work is admirable and direct.

Another banger, Mark. Love the channel!

I've learned so much from your videos thank you Mark.

Interesting and informative.Thanks Doc.

Another fantastic story of what happened to the higher echon during n after the fall of Berlin. Not much vids address this topic in detail with archival films n still pics.Very interesting ! Kudos. Anticipating ur next one.

Another interesting and informative post, thank you.

Excellent content. Thank you, as ever.

As always, thanks Mark.

Illuminating as always Mark, thanks

Another very interesting story Dr. Felton . You are elite in your knowledge of these obscure stories

Very well informed. Thank you for the history lesson.

Your videos must be featured in every history class! I got so much information from your videos that was never discussed at school. And I was born and raised in Germany. By the way: really, really clean pronunciation of the German terms :) Gruss aus Süddeutschland!

@adammoss5284

Жыл бұрын

And from this “Englishman” with his distant Schleswig Holstein ancestry.. Hertzliche Gruss to you too.

Keep 'em coming Mark!

Another excellent video! 👍

I love your content!!!

What an interesting video Mr.Felton.Have a good one.

I never knew Himmler had any brothers until now. Yet another great video with new facts!

@rafe985

Жыл бұрын

He had multiple children too that survived the war

Thank you for the video

Best of the best...ty mark felton.

That is what I call good coverage of WW2 History

It’s the intro that always gets me

Mark Felton intro is absolutely goated. Always goes hard

Great boost for me as I'm about to clock into work! Always appreciate these kinds of videos!

@philmenzies2477

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you clock on before watching

Amazing story dr. Felton !

Very interesting and well presented documentary !

Thank you Professor... Another Fascinating piece of History ‼️👍🇺🇲🇮🇪🇺🇳🌏🌎🌍

I think we are due a long and interesting video about the Todt Organisation, the Atlantic Wall, and specifically how, why, where, and by whom the U-boat pens etc were built. Volkenrode too?

Awesome. Thanks Mark!

Professor Mark A small video on difference between Tiger Tanks and the latest Leopard Tanks

Fascinating information. Thank you.

Ahh good Ole Mark Felton, always enjoyable.

They all apparently went to the same hair stylist.

Mark love you’re channels

Mark Felton is the only historian I knew with such an epic intro. Legend!

Thank you for making my train ride fun and education!

Anyone interested in this topic should read The Himmler Brothers by Katrin Himmler, grand-daughter of the ill-fated Ernst Himmler. A very interesting read that deals with family dynamics within pre-world war Germany and during the Third Reich.

@daviddoran3673

Жыл бұрын

I have that book...

@shooter7734

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddoran3673 how is it? Worth reading?

@MarcusLangbart

4 ай бұрын

thanks for the suggestion. I had only watched some of Katrin's interviews. On the other hand, Himmler's daughter (Gudrun Himmler, later Gudrun Burwitz) was a totally different "animal" it seems.

Some kid on Quora tried to school me on WWII history. I set them straight and ended it with "You might try cracking a book open or looking up Mark Felton's WWII video library on KZread."

@shooter7734

Жыл бұрын

I've also suggested viewing Mark's videos to younger people debating WWII history and what they've learned from the current education curriculum

As always, there’s Dr. Felton’s videos - which are consistently fascinating, precise, factual, unfailingly entertaining, insightful, often of little known or arcane events and delivered in a soothing, euphonic and instantly recognizable voice. Then there’s everyone else. Second place to Dr. Felton is an unequaled - though of far distance-rank.

It's always a good day when we're able to click a new video, listen to that iconic intro 👌

Thanks for another informative and interesting WW2 story

We thank so much for your net site.

Fascinating Mark thank you.