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May 23, 2019 15:38:08 GMT eurowatch said:

May 23, 2019 13:52:19 GMT lordroel said:

No Bullets Fly – Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler – Sabaton History 016

Heroism isn’t always measured in blood or danger. Sometimes, to spare your foe is the honourable thing to do. A dramatic example comes in the shape of the American Charlie Brown and German Franz Stigler. Brown was flying his heavily damaged B17 ‘Flying Fortress’ bomber home after a demanding bombing run on Bremen when Franz Stigler in his fighter plane caught sight of its tail. This story is about the encounter between the two enemies and the song that Sabaton wrote about it, called ‘No Bullets Fly’

Drat, I was so busy With editing I forgot to post it. 

Well you have next week, maybe.

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Hearts of Iron – The Battle of Berlin – Sabaton History 017

The Sabaton song Hearts of Iron tells the story of a German commander who is ordered to relieve Berlin in face of an overwhelming attack from the east and the west. Berlin is almost fully surrounded, but instead of following orders from his superiors who have clearly lost touch with reality, he decides to use his men to get as many civilians as possible out of Berlin.

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A Ghost in the Trenches – Francis Pegahmagabow – Sabaton History 018 

As a ghost he roamed the trenches, effectively taking out his enemies one by one. He was the deadliest sniper of The Great War, with over 300 confirmed kills on his name. He is Canadian soldier Francis Pegahmagabow, born in an indigenous First Nations family, and the The Sabaton Song ‘A Ghost in the Trenches’ is about his life and adventures.

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Great War – World War One – Sabaton History 019

The title track of the upcoming Sabaton Album 'The Great War' is about the conflict in general. The horrors, modern techniques and tactics and the differences with other conflicts.

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Rise of Evil – Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party – Sabaton History 020

After the Great War, many different movements and parties tried to replace the by many despised Weimar Republic. One of them was the NSDAP, the National Socialist German Workers Party. Headed by Adolf Hitler, the NSDAP transformed Germany into a country that would once again bring war and destruction to Europe. The Sabaton Song ‘Rise of Evil’ is about Hitlers rise to power, and in this video we dive into the historical context behind the song.

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Gott Mit Uns – The Thirty Years War – Sabaton History 021

The Sabaton Song 'Gott Mit Uns' is about the Battle of Breitenfeld, thought between the Swedish under command of King Gustavus Adolphus and the Holy Roman Empire under Count Tilly. This battle was hugely influential in the Thirty Years War and the religious wars that were plaguing Europe in the 17th century.

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Far From The Fame – Karel Janoušek – Sabaton History 022

The life of Karel Janoušek is anything but ordinary. Throughout his live, he serves in the militaries and air forces of multiple countries, but time and again he ends up fighting for his native Czechoslovakia heritage. The Sabaton song Far from the Fame describes his life, his adventures and his experiences.

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Devil Dogs – U.S. Marines – Sabaton History 023

The United States entered the battlefields of Europe in 1918. Among the first Americans to participate in the fight are the U.S. Marines, who quickly adopt the names Devil Dogs. One of their most notable engagements is the Battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918, where the Marines fought the battle-hardened Germans for 26 days.

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Long Live the King – Swedish King Karl XII – Sabaton History 024

The Sabaton song Long Live the King is about the aftermath of the Battle of Poltava in June 1709. The future of Sweden lay in the hands of the parliament at home while the King was in voluntary exile with the Ottomans. What followed was a dark time in Swedish history where everything was uncertain, with an unexpectedly dark ending.

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Attero Dominatus – The Battle of Berlin – Sabaton History 025

The Sabaton Song Attero Dominatus is about the Soviet advance on Berlin in the last months of World War Two. As the Soviets approach Berlin, two commanders, General Zhukov and General Konev, try their best to be the ones to take the centre of the German capital. Meanwhile, thousands of Germans are raped or murdered by the Soviets in retaliation to the atrocities that the Germans committed in the east.

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Screaming Eagles – Battle of the Bulge – Sabaton History 026 /u]

When the Germans launched their last western offensive through the Belgian Ardennes in the winter of 1944, it was up to the American 101st Airborne Division to defend the key city of Bastogne. Surrounded by camouflaged German soldiers and endless artillery bombardments, the 101st, a.k.a the Screaming Eagles, endured.

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Purple Heart – US Military Decoration – Sabaton History 027

The Purple Heart is arguably one of the most iconic military decorations in the American military. The Sabaton Song 'Purple Heart' is about the origins and story behind the famous medal.

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White Death – Finnish Sniper Simo Häyhä – Sabaton History 028

One of the deadliest snipers ever to roam the face of the earth was Simo Häyhä, who fought on the Finnish side during the Winter War in 1939 and 1940. He was also known as White Death, as he killed an estimated 500 Russians in the cold snowy winter.

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82nd All The Way – Alvin York – Sabaton History 029

When the Americans joined the Great War in Europe, the 82nd 'All American' division was the division that would engage in heavy fighting at St Mihiel. Among them was Alvin York, leading his battalion at the ferocious Battle of Hill 223.

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Stalingrad – World War Two– Sabaton History 030

The Sabaton song ‘Stalingrad’ is about the devastating Battle of the Russian City of Stalingrad, which lasted for 5 months from August 1942 till February 1943. The Battle is infamous for its brutal street fighting and high casualties on both sides.