I've been in Verdun this year to visit the battlefield and see the remains which are still all over the place. Even last year a visitor was killed by a grenade from 14-18, the whole area is still covered with holes, trenches, memorials, steel, wire.
I agree, even though WW2 got millions of civilians dead, I still think this was the most insane and horrible war in the whole history of western culture.
...and still no one seems to remember this.. that's just ... sad-
If you have not either read the book or seen one of the two movies titled "All Quiet On the Western Front" I urge you two read/see AT LEAST one of them. It is a vivid and accurate depiction of the soldiers' lives on the front and at home. The Author, Remarque, is a great writer. The story is compelling and dramatic with a grand plot. In all, what you have said in this video is just like his opinion; "War is hell".
"the field of honor" is a lie, a false promise, an illusion
World War I: ~ 20 million dead (both civillian and military)
World War II: ~ 50 million dead (both civillian and military, around 6 million jews and around 3-4 million ethnic minoritys killed. The only war were more civillians have died than soldiers.)
@Animefan2o07 Percentages my friend. 1/4 of all combat soldiers serving in the great war died compared to around 1/6 in WWII. Not to mention the conditions were much worse.
A sickening war for all who took part in it. And they are still being dug up to this day....mind boggling for all us normal humans to even imagine. Disgusting waste of lives.
"From this day, to the end of the world, we in it shall be remembered, we few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he who today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother"
Thank you for the nice comment. I got the photos from all over the internet. I can't really remember all of the places. Just try google image search and you will come across some galleries.
i feel bad for you 01steelball for having to put up with all the immature coments from all the ignorant selfish uneducated people that seemingly stumbled upon this video. personally, i think this is a great video. good job = )
The british didn't fight in the battle of verdun. Verdun was fought by germans and french troops. This battle was meant to bleed the french army white. Verdun is the most brutal battle in human history. In verdun you have the red square. An area of less than 10 square miles. This area is called red because nowere else on the planet the soil is soaked by so many human blood. And the ridicilous ammounts of shells fired in this area. Almost 72.000.000 shells fired in this battle.
The british didn't fight in the battle of verdun. Verdun was fought by germans and french troops. This battle was meant to bleed the french army white. Verdun is the most brutal battle in human history. In verdun you have the red square. An area of less than 10 square miles. This area is called red because nowere else on the planet the soil is soaked by so many human blood. And the ridicilous ammounts of shells fired in this area. Almost 72.000.000 shells fired in this battle.
I personally think this was the most horrorific war because of the instruments and methods they developed to kill eachother as painfull as possible. Every second huge explosions made the trench shake somethimes for 6 ours long. The fear of being bombed. Bloodfilled trenches. Screaming soldiers in no mans land eaten alive by the rats with no help to come. Man to man combat with shovels. Mustard gas resulting in horrible deaths. And dont forget the awful smell of the dead bodies everywhere.
Astounding, truly astounding and you made my hamster cry.
QWW12345678 1 month ago
A very impressive compilation!
I've been in Verdun this year to visit the battlefield and see the remains which are still all over the place. Even last year a visitor was killed by a grenade from 14-18, the whole area is still covered with holes, trenches, memorials, steel, wire.
peterdjong1 6 months ago
2:43 Is that the electric curtin on the Dutch-Belgium border?
Raap123 8 months ago
I agree, even though WW2 got millions of civilians dead, I still think this was the most insane and horrible war in the whole history of western culture.
...and still no one seems to remember this.. that's just ... sad-
RunkkaajaApina 10 months ago
Very nice video SteelBall !
I visited some battlefields from ww1 in france and its so sad when you realize how many men died there.
Dont forget their memento !
STBF1337 1 year ago
I know i've heard this music before...whats it from? thank you for posting this
FCO0710 1 year ago
@FCO0710 john murphy " the surface of the sun" from the movie sunshine
reaganaidan 1 year ago
very nice vid indeed
where did you get the music please?
Alainke1210 1 year ago
at 1:47 his eyes speak.......I'll never forget his eyes.....
bonesmccoy1 1 year ago
If you have not either read the book or seen one of the two movies titled "All Quiet On the Western Front" I urge you two read/see AT LEAST one of them. It is a vivid and accurate depiction of the soldiers' lives on the front and at home. The Author, Remarque, is a great writer. The story is compelling and dramatic with a grand plot. In all, what you have said in this video is just like his opinion; "War is hell".
UberMenschNowFilms 1 year ago
In the revised estimates there were actually 16,000,000 killed
ele90 1 year ago
Yet we still didnt learn the lesson...and i think we never will...unfortunately.
Raspout1981 2 years ago
"the field of honor" is a lie, a false promise, an illusion
World War I: ~ 20 million dead (both civillian and military)
World War II: ~ 50 million dead (both civillian and military, around 6 million jews and around 3-4 million ethnic minoritys killed. The only war were more civillians have died than soldiers.)
Animefan2o07 2 years ago
@Animefan2o07 Percentages my friend. 1/4 of all combat soldiers serving in the great war died compared to around 1/6 in WWII. Not to mention the conditions were much worse.
ele90 1 year ago
you say 'the most horrific war in history'. I say all the wars, big and small, were horrific, no worst or best.
fario64 2 years ago
A sickening war for all who took part in it. And they are still being dug up to this day....mind boggling for all us normal humans to even imagine. Disgusting waste of lives.
WELLBRAN 2 years ago
Where you got the videos from?
gerardino26 2 years ago
leise Nachdenken
ChaosBigBoss1 2 years ago
sad but touching video...very well made...
ndnsoldierboy 2 years ago
it's a very beautiful tribute to ww1 soldiers!
frao145 2 years ago
Vídeo excelente!
AFVABMDES 2 years ago
"From this day, to the end of the world, we in it shall be remembered, we few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he who today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother"
Henry V
mososaur 3 years ago
That was a very well made video.
23ab9k 3 years ago
that kid at 0:26 has GOT to be only about 14/15 thats so sad
this is a great film
where did you find the photos by the way?
AvengedAmaranth 3 years ago
Hi,
Thank you for the nice comment. I got the photos from all over the internet. I can't really remember all of the places. Just try google image search and you will come across some galleries.
01SteelBall 3 years ago
he was Australia's last surviving galipoli digger to die, 106 or something.
Kokoda144 2 years ago
what a sad and touching video. wow. just great. 5/5
droppedsoap 3 years ago
A good video response to Johnny Got His Gun.
Thank You & Best Always.
FranklinParkIL 3 years ago
i feel bad for you 01steelball for having to put up with all the immature coments from all the ignorant selfish uneducated people that seemingly stumbled upon this video. personally, i think this is a great video. good job = )
zeke01370 3 years ago 5
thank you :o)
01SteelBall 3 years ago
The british didn't fight in the battle of verdun. Verdun was fought by germans and french troops. This battle was meant to bleed the french army white. Verdun is the most brutal battle in human history. In verdun you have the red square. An area of less than 10 square miles. This area is called red because nowere else on the planet the soil is soaked by so many human blood. And the ridicilous ammounts of shells fired in this area. Almost 72.000.000 shells fired in this battle.
bekhouwe8888 3 years ago
Sorry, I actually meant the battle of the somme. That is where the British had 20,000 dead in one day.
01SteelBall 3 years ago
The british didn't fight in the battle of verdun. Verdun was fought by germans and french troops. This battle was meant to bleed the french army white. Verdun is the most brutal battle in human history. In verdun you have the red square. An area of less than 10 square miles. This area is called red because nowere else on the planet the soil is soaked by so many human blood. And the ridicilous ammounts of shells fired in this area. Almost 72.000.000 shells fired in this battle.
bekhouwe8888 3 years ago
This was very moving, thank you.
claireconreaux 3 years ago 2
Thank you for your positive comment.
01SteelBall 3 years ago
WWI was the most "horrific" war?....I though Vietnam was the most. Even WW2 was considered worse. I personally think you have your facts wrong
Samaflame 4 years ago
I personally think this was the most horrorific war because of the instruments and methods they developed to kill eachother as painfull as possible. Every second huge explosions made the trench shake somethimes for 6 ours long. The fear of being bombed. Bloodfilled trenches. Screaming soldiers in no mans land eaten alive by the rats with no help to come. Man to man combat with shovels. Mustard gas resulting in horrible deaths. And dont forget the awful smell of the dead bodies everywhere.
bekhouwe8888 3 years ago 5