I live in Montana and about 6 or 7 years ago one of the two remaining Doolittle Raiders passed away here. He was kind of a local hero. At his funeral the US Air Force did a fly-by of the city with a B-1 Bomber. It was pretty great!

@NimbleBard48

Жыл бұрын

Now that is amazing to hear.

@TBRrexOfficial1369

Жыл бұрын

Wow cool :D

@MasterChiefSamus

Жыл бұрын

I’d be worried if I suddenly see a B-1 suddenly commemorating the Doolittle Raid right above me, and I’m not even in Tokyo

@voidgaming1358

Жыл бұрын

The B1 Lancer?

@bsmartr806

Жыл бұрын

I'm not American, but the balls on those guys, they must have known in all likelihood they were going to their deaths, and still they stepped up, got the job done, and most survived.

I had to blink twice and pinch myself three times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things 😁👍. Great to see you posting more Baz.

@TheChuckfuc

Жыл бұрын

He's the Norm of the historical KZread channels. Baz posts a video, every, "BAZ."

Your flag over Eglin Field should have had 48 stars. Hawaii and Alaska became states in 1959. Nit picking aside, I really like your dives into little-explored slices of history. Keep on keepin' on!

@jaythompson5102

Жыл бұрын

Interesting fact I didn't realize Hawaii and Alaska joined so late for some reason I would have guessed the 20s.

@creatorsfreedom6734

Жыл бұрын

@@jaythompson5102 wasnt much on a state back then more like a resort for fishing

@NotoriousSRG

Жыл бұрын

Damn. Fkn got ‘em.

@NotoriousSRG

Жыл бұрын

Go home everyone - the stupid flag has too many stupid stars. Whole video’s scrapped

@graysonmobley5158

Жыл бұрын

lol, I was looking to see if anyone else noticed

I am Japanese and Its so great video! Due to their low altitude, bombers intrusion was seen by many Japanese citizens. I was impressed some testimony, a lady said "I saw a plane and I even see pilots face, I soon realized its an American plane. The pilot was handsome and it was not Japanese." and a boy said "I was flying a kite and suddenly, a plane was approached my kite. Its very low altitude then I worried the collision of my kite. I think the pilot also saw my kite. Under the air raid warming, we never play kite so he may believed the success of surprise." Some citizens called police but they never believed the story.

@donaldshotts4429

11 ай бұрын

My grandfather was washing himself in a stream somewhere in the Philippines and got this strange feeling that he wasn't alone. It turns out a young Japanese soldier was found in the bushes with a hand grenade in his hand. Fortunately he didn't kill my grandfather or himself and was taken prisoner. Later my grandfather stopped some American soldiers that amused themselves by putting out cigarettes on this poor Japanese kids skin. My grandfather was 26 so they called him "Pops" because he seemed so old to them. "Pops" was our slang for father. I always remembered that story

I always learn something I didn't know about a particular battle when I watch videos from this channel. For instance, Doolittle's fear of being court-martialed. Truly a well-done video!

@Dragon359

Жыл бұрын

That's an understandable fear. You do something outside the bounds of what was intended, and the first notion is that you'll be punished for it. He was probably immensely relieved with the end result.

@recoil53

Жыл бұрын

He'd still be dealing with pre-war bureaucracy.

@rustydragonling

Жыл бұрын

I must have missed this, but when was the actual raid supposed to be, officially? I can understand why he went ahead of schedule after that picket ship spotted them, but being that close to the target would've meant the window of opportunity was small to begin with, so how soon was that official date supposed to happen?

@recoil53

Жыл бұрын

@@rustydragonling About ten hours later. The issue was range, by launching early the bombers were unable to get to their landing fields.

@rustydragonling

Жыл бұрын

@@recoil53 Totally missed that fact. Thank you. 😅

It's a great day when Bazbattles uploads a WWII related video.

@christophebaud3108

4 ай бұрын

WW2 or medieval battles 😉

Facinating! The modification of strapping brooms onto the bombers was so unexpected lol. The psychological impact of the strike for both America and Japan is really interesting too. Thanks for another great video! BazBattles is really the best.

i love your more modern battle coverage, great as always.

Thanks for the new video!! I always love to see them pop up on my feed!

Always a great thing when Baz posts. Excellent video. Cheers from Tennessee

@redclayscholar620

Жыл бұрын

Same here! East Tennessee boy reporting for duty!

Never get enough of your stuff! Keep up the good work!

Hope I'm still alive to watch your videos on battle of midway, narrated by our favorite narrator.

@cluster4583

Жыл бұрын

He might do coral Sea as well

@DMoc06

Жыл бұрын

@@cluster4583 I REALLY, REALLY HOPE he does Coral Sea AND Midway, plus the other 3 carrier battles (Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz, and Philippine Sea), and in general hopefully, all of the naval battles of the Pacific. Plus those in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic.

Baz, you are a youtuber who brings History to life- your format of videos is probably the best there is, and I can't tell you excited I am when a new one comes out. For your next video, may I suggest you cover a battle like The Java sea, Or Cape Matapan. Or if you are looking for a longer video, Operation Pedestal would be amazing. And obviously its only a matter of time before Midway.

Very good work my friends. So glad to see you again. Please keep it up. Will always be here for you. Have studied military history for over 40 years . Again Thank you so much.

Thank you for making another video like this! I made a playlist on my KZread page exclusively for your World War II videos, specifically anything naval. Now that you've done the Doolittle Raid, I REALLY, REALLY HOPE that you're planning to make your own video for the Battle of Midway, but also the Battle of the Coral Sea, and ANY of the naval battles during the Guadalcanal Campaign. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

Incredibly interesting and well-made video! Thank you Baz!

Always informative AND entertaining!

I love seeing the historic stories of my Navy coming to life on screen. Thank you for putting this together, Baz! Looking forward to seeing more content from you and love seeing that the pace is picking back up on the channel!

One of my favorite moments in American aviation history by my favorite animated history channel. Job very well done!!!

Excellent video because you dig into the details.. I’ve heard the story many times but I learned some new information today. Keep it up!

We love ya, Baz! Keep it up. You're the best at this.

I remember how I watched your videos a few years ago. I really liked and still like them. I especially appreciate the sea warfare series. Keep the content up!

Excellent video! It is good to see you back!

Glad you are doing video s again!! Thank you for the great work Sir

Baz Battles for me, is the best Channel of war history, impressive details about each operation of war. In this raid, the pilots are a true heroes.

Been waiting a long time for this baz - this was a brilliant chapter of ww2

You are beyond excellent! Thank you Baz!!! ❤

Dude, you're back again! Great video as always.

The narration for these are always the best

Hot damn always a good surprise when Baz uploads

Loving this channel and it's uploads!

Damn you re good! I really like all your videos, your specific style...and of course the great narrator! Thank you for doing this!

BazBattles is getting better and better. Please……. more…… we must have more!😱

That raid was a tremendous morale booster for the US in 1942.

@donaldshotts4429

11 ай бұрын

Not only that, but it caused the Japanese to overreact to a pinprick and rush the battle of Midway which changed the whole war.

Zeros 3 o clock high! Gunner: Angrily waves broomstick.

I just finished watching Montemayor's Midway videos and you post this. Epic (we're talking about this video being posted 2 hours after I finished).

excellent storytelling! loved it...

nice to have you back !

the best voice narrator. i wish you my history teacher back then.. i sure play attention every time :)

So happy Bazbattles has posted again.

Read a book about the raid many years ago. It was amazing that they were able to do it. Also if anyone ever has a chance to go to Dayton, OH to the US Air Force Museum there is an amazing display about the raid an all of the individual members of each crew. It is well worth your time and the rest of the museum is something to see.

Can't wait for the battle of Midway soon 😁 always glad you post again Baz

Fantastic video. Always quality content

NICE WW2 video add into my playlist once again. More ww2 video please.

More Baz Battles content, going to be a great day.

The Legend is back!!!! BazBattles!!!!

Great video as usual, we enjoy your woek

Couldnt wait to watch the video, i was gonna watch after my break but anyways, great video mate :)

I love the smell of a new Bazbattles vid in the morning!

Thanks for the video

This animations are amazing

Great video!

BazBattles your my hero!

30 Seconds over Tokyo by Ted Lawson is an incredible book. Appreciate the video

May I recommend visiting the Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. There is an extensive exhibit on the Doolittle raid, including a B-25 on a 'carrier deck', MANY artifacts from the actual crew and raid, and many details on the stories of the airmen.

Welcome back !!! Long time no see.. love ur videos

I hope you know how much we appreciate these in depth battles. These are the fatass videos I click on when I open KZread.

New video yay I love this channel

Baz Battles coming in clutch

My favourite channel back again..

Good to see Alameda NAS represented! Alameda High School's mascot is the Hornet, while that of Encinal (the second high school) is the Jets!

1:20 _"I like sub commanders. They don't have time for bull, and neither do l."_ (Pearl Harbor 2001)

I thought only one minute had passed but I was astonished that 9 minutes had already gone!

Great video 📸

I’d heard much about the bomber crews in China, but never about the crew that “escaped” in the USSR

@clairelucas7118

5 ай бұрын

Escaped more like sat for 5 minutes then the guard opened the cell door Remember the Soviet Union was allied with Britain and America during the war

Its a good day when BazBattle uploads

Yarnhub’s animation and now Baz’s bird’s eye view on the Doolittle raid Gotta love it

Surprise, but as aslways, a pleasant one! Kepp doing the great job! 👍

great video

Good stuff thx

Great content ! Continue to make episodes about the Hellenistic period and Ancient Greece , for me those are thebest you have on the channel!

@denniscleary7580

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@cluster4583

Жыл бұрын

It seems he is going to cover the pacific theatre nstead as it appears

@Aelxi

Жыл бұрын

Why not both modern and ancient?

@cluster4583

Жыл бұрын

@@Aelxi they never said they had any problem with modern ones like what's the point of your comment?

@Aelxi

Жыл бұрын

@@cluster4583 bruh I was replying to you. BB is covering both ancient and modern, (Throw in some GoT shit for good measure lmao) one at a time so there's no signle minded focus on any of them like you said.

4 videos in less than 2 months he's back!

Your content is cool and your vedios are highly informative

Always Great baz 😁

The animation is top notch 👍

I love that one can you make the next one about the battle midway plz

I always love the Doolittle Raid. They knew it wouldn't be a major strategic victory but a needed victory nonetheless. They knew there was an extreme chance they would all end up dead or captured, but they still went. They weren't even entirely sure they could all get off the deck, but they still went. They had to launch early, meaning they would probably ditch in Japanese waters or territory, and they still went. A great story of will, determination, and courage of few great men to give their country the boost of morale it greatly needed. A story that should never be forgotten. They really need to make a movie that gives this story the respect it deserves. Not just as a side note in a movie about Pearl Harbor or Midway.

@RicktheCrofter

Жыл бұрын

They did make a decent movie about the raid. Thirty Seconds over Tokyo. Filmed in the 1940s. Based on the book: Thirty Seconds over Tokyo, written by one of the pilots.

@olenkablackberry6490

Жыл бұрын

What is there to admire? The fact that the Americans dropped atomic bombs on civilians ! Do you understand this or not!? They were peaceful people, old people, children, women! And Japan bombed US warships, not civilians.You have no shame.Bombs containing combined uranium-238 have already been used everywhere! Including Syria and Ukraine, because it infects the earth and the Ukrainians themselves with radiation! You rotten souls will answer for everything!

@olenkablackberry6490

Жыл бұрын

Burn you in hell for this !

I love how real this is. Little huge unexpected twists, just as it happened.

I love your channel

these modern era vids are great

Nice❤❤❤ Great one Baz✌🏻 One request, can you make a few videos on the British Pacific Fleet and their bombing operations ? British warships in combat/battle with japanese warships. Burma Campaign Battle of Kohima-Imphal 🇬🇧👑🇬🇧👑🇬🇧

welcome back!!

More Naval Stories!!!!! MORE!!!! By the way, another great Work!!! Hope to see Battle of Corals Sea,Midway,Eastern Solomons and Battle of Leyte Gulf and Philippine Sea

U finally posted

This channel is underrated

waking up to bazbattles + its a world war 2 video is incredible

Another masterpiece

More ww2 content pls. Your style is amazing

The reason the Japanese planes that were in the air didn't approach the American bombers was due to perfect timing. The Japanese had just finished staging a mock air attack. The pilots mistook the bombers as part of the mock air attack, even believing it was their own bombers painted to look like American bombers.

a new Baz video = Adrenaline Rush ⚡⚡⚡

4:29 Enterprise crashes into Hornet and the entire mission sinks. Oops

@BazBattles

Жыл бұрын

I chuckled :)

@Aelxi

Жыл бұрын

@@BazBattles Baz is human confirmed

Oh you're spoiling us! 🙂

I hope Bazz Battles does the battle of Coral Sea and Midway.

awesome 🥳

I love hearing about the Doolittle Raid. Which also inspired the British to do one of their own. Which is just as interesting to know about.

Battle of midway next !

Ur back🎉

Jimmy Doolittle to me is one of those guys that you use for that phrase, ‘You may be cool, but you will never be as cool as ____’

Can't wait for Midway!

My grandfather was on board the heavy cruiser "Salt Lake City" during all of this, wish he longer so i could ask him more questions!