SMS Emden-The Swan of the East

[valcan321]

One of the things most dont remember and is never talked about. Hitler not only caused all that death and horror he perverted one of the most respected fighting forces known. Forced out those who werent Nazies and tarnished a great force.

Of course in many respects he still couldn't completely destroy the Honor of the german military and in particular the german navy. When you have to build a army of troops to do horrible deeds because the others refuse there is hope still for the fallen.

[gibby101sweet1]

the fate of emden is unknown for me i have been looking to what happen to her for 6 years now and still no real fate for a great ship

[lawlers69]

@gibby101sweet1 Was scuttled on Cocas Island

[blattspitze]

Thanks, great video!

[ToonandBBfan]

Who would have thought that such a small ship could reap such havoc.

The old coal burning ships of the WW1 era are great to look at.

Cheers

[schorniEl]

Das Video ist so schön und doch auch so traurig! Aber die Musik passt genau zur Seele der SMS Emden 1.

[SuperSkeptiker]

@schorniEl Dein Großvater würde dir für diese Aussage wahrscheinlich den Hintern versohlen.

[Schlabberchen1]

@SuperSkeptiker Stimmt die Musik passt gar nicht zu dem Schiff! Eher ein Preußens Gloria oder ein Yorkscher Marsch aber keine Tommy Mucke

[SuperSkeptiker]

Hmm. Ein kleiner deutscher Kreutzer der Geschichte geschrieben hat. Und hier wird er in englisch "angepriesen". Ist ja widerlich.

Und dann noch NEAR MY GOD TO THEE? Ist doch nicht die Titanic.

Kommt mal klar hier.

[schorniEl]

@SuperSkeptiker

Mein Großvater war auf diesem Schiff - Die SMS Emden hat nicht umsonst weltweite Berühmtheit und selbst vor dem "Feind" Achtung und Respekt erlangt! Die Kühnheit, Ritterlichkeit und Tugendhaftigkeit von Schiff und Besatzung sind beispiellos in der Geschichte! Du solltest dich was schämen, das vorgestellte Video auf diese Weise zu kommentieren!!! Du hast keine Ahnung, was den Geist der SMS Emden 1 ausmacht!!!

[SuperSkeptiker]

@schorniEl

Und? Auch ich kenne die Geschichte der Emden sehr gut. Von daher ist meine Kritik sehr berechtigt. Und die Musik paßt in keiner Weise. Also komm klar.

[Tiberiotertio]

@SuperSkeptiker Ja sehe ich auch so ein "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" oder ähnliches hätte besser gepasst als ausgerechnet Musik von denen die dieses Schiff zerstört haben.

[chloe7829]

It is only fair to mention that by decree of the German government, every member of the Emden crew was allowed to hyphenate his name and add -Emden to it.

The adventures of the landing corps of the Emden is also remarkable and can be seen on youtube under DIE KARAWANNE DER MATROSEN. The caravan of the sailors.

[PhantomMigKiller]

It is worth remembering that SMS Emden was an inanimate object. Any ship is just a wood/metal structure. The fame of SMS Emden was a direct result of the skill, competence, and gallantry of Captain von Muller.

[StarAll4life]

honorable men died on that ship

for me it's unbelievable it's almost 100 years ago..

[Behindyou12]

I am from Emden /Eastfrisia Germany

Rest in Peace Honor....

5/5 Points .

[PhantomMigKiller]

War is HELL-!

[PhantomMigKiller]

There was a battleship named the "Ostfrisia"...and I understand that Frisians drink TEA instead of coffee(?)

[eselpopo]

@Behindyou12 Ich bin auch Emder, geiles Schiff :D

[oberltMBowden23]

yes its the only surface ship to ever get iron cross. also all members of the crew had "-EMDEN" added to their last name. how kool would that be.. to have -emden added to your last name and know that you were a descendent of the crew of the most famous commerce raider of all time

[PhantomMigKiller]

Yes, that is a great honor indeed...

[PhantomMigKiller]

I read that Captain von Muller died BEFORE that honor was bestowed. That was really sad- if ANYBODY deserved an honor like that it was CERTAINLY von Muller-!

[PhantomMigKiller]

Also noteworthy- EVERY officer that served on the SMS Emden was awarded the Iron Cross First Class, and 50 enlisted men were given the Iron Cross Second Class. Captain von Muller himself was later presented with the Pour le Merit. The Emden was a truly remarkable ship...

[Jeloubool]

If I just could see that ship with my own eyes...

[PhantomMigKiller]

To do THAT, you would need a time-machine.

[helmuthoorn]

The last buccaneers

[Anghellik9]

bloody remarkable ship.

[heridfel]

In Madras (now renamed Chennai), "Emden" entered local folklore. I used to go there regularly for work and one day the story of Emden came up in conversation. My local friends were surprised to hear that story - they told me that Emden had become a demon name to scare children - "if you don't behave, Emden will get you". The actual story, however, was known only to history buffs. Thus do legends start...

[ingura]

Again, Willem - some (if not most) of your material is under copyright - be more cautious with what you suck from other websites or from actual books...

[Iwantsanta]

The Emden Was A Strong Fight at water near Malaya But we still have to thank Sydney for destroyin it so trade could continue

[drum3433]

A wonderful tribute to a fine ship. The bravery, skill and humanity of the German sailor was never more evident than in the Captain and crew of this amazing vessel.

[ReiAyanami4ever]

I have build this ship at 1/350 scale from REVEL. I think it has a sister too, Dresden. Beautiful ships, a true classic Georgian Era warship. Great video willem!

[Jeloubool]

I have also build Revell´s Emden too, what a beautiful ship.

[PhantomMigKiller]

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever"