SABATON - Hearts Of Iron (Official Lyric Video)

The official lyric video for Hearts Of Iron by Sabaton, taken from the Heroes album.

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========= Hearts Of Iron LYRICS ==========

See the Reich in flames
Try to save Berlin in vain
It’s a road through death and pain
On the other shore, there’s the end of the war

Who could ever have believed,
Seems like nothing’s been achieved
Just to walk a day, go all the way, the fronts are closing in
As the end is drawing near, the 12th army interfere
Open up a route, get people out, it’s forces spread out thin

It’s the end of the war
Hold the corridor!
Reach for Elbe’s shore

It’s the end, the war has been lost
Keeping them safe ’til the river’s been crossed
Nicht ein schlacht, ein rettungsaktion
Holding their ground ’til the final platoon
“Hurry up, we’re waiting for you”
Men of the 9th, and civilians too
Dispossessed, surrendering to the west

Who’ll survive and who will die?
Up to kriegsglück to decide
Those who made it cross, without a loss, have reason to reflect
It is not about Berlin, it is not about the Reich,
It’s about the men, who fought for them, what peace can they expect?

See the city burn on the other side
Going down in flames as two worlds collide
Who can now look back with a sense of pride?
On the other shore, there’s the end of the war

========= Historic Fact ==========

Instead of attempting to defeat the invading Soviet forces during the Battle of Berlin, German general of the 12th Army, Walther Wenck, used his army to create an escape corridor out of Berlin.

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[ks]

Truly, this is the definition of “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him”

[takebacktheholyland]

"It is not about berlin, it is not about the reich.

It's about the men who fought for them, what peace can they expect!"

That unironically made me shed a tear, that's just such a good line

[someonehere]

Walther Wenck was a real hero. He chose to save as many people as possible instead of fighting a useless battle and he personally stayed there keeping the rescue corridor open. He was one of the last who moved to safety.

[emomuzz]

This incredible story is told in the book "The Last Panther". Thank you Sabaton for telling the story of the last battle of the Wehrmacht.

[wyrmwoodouroborosheartofth]

Hitler: "Attack the Red Army, you fools!!!"
General Wenck: "Sorry, but we've got more important things to do."

[Mr.Z]

This will always be one of the best sabaton songs ever.

[melkormorgoth]

The line "Hurry up, we're waiting for you" always gives me chills, and pulls tears into my eyes

[brandonarmienti]

This to me is one of Sabatons best songs. It's criminally underated.

[harrisrizwan]

Nicht Ein Schlacht, Ein Rettungsaktion = Not A Battle, But A Resue Opertion

[definitelynotstalin]

Man they really made an entire game for this song

[themysticaldrone]

I'm so happy they're reintroducing these songs for the people who didn't know about them

[hypernova]

I have been listening to metal since i was 12-13 years of age. It took me 15 years to find your music. I cant begin to explain how much i love you guys. Long live Sabaton!

[Fatherland]

My German family fled East Prussia, Königsberg, they were protected by these heroes, the 12th army! Cheers/thanks 👍

[unironicallyDot]

today, exactly 79 years ago.

berlin is encircled, steiner attack didn't managed to magically break the soviet lines and lift the siege. south of berlin, the 9th army is encircled in the battle of halbe, while to berlin's southwest the 12th army who faced the allies are ordered to turn around, link up with the 9th army, and free berlin.

the 12th army managed to reach postdam but unable to advance any further. while the 9th army is on the verge of collapse after 2 attempts at a breakout failed. on this day the 3rd attempt is a success and they managed to link up with the 12th army.

but their soldiers are all weak hungry, and slowed by bands of civilians seeking shelter in their ranks, and the 12th army also saw no hope of liberating berlin with their current predicament. therefore the 12th army made the decision to trash the impossible task to liberate berlin and instead focus their remaining forces on keep open route of escape for the 9th army and escaping civilians.

o7 to them

[heycunt]

He who led 12th Army and saved approximately 250k civilians, battered soldiers of 9th Army uncounted. It's neither about Berlin nor 3rd Reich. Lest we forget.

[rosmontisastrea]

To protect their people instead of following orders is the sign of a true hero, A soldier of the people.
And yet history is blind to such feats as it is the victor that is remembered and the heroic deeds of the ones on the enemy's side is lost between the pages of history.

They see them as nothing but enemies but in reality they are just soldiers that were following the orders of a madman.

Young and old alike get pulled into war.
Indeed who can look back with a sense of pride.

[krispytots]

This is one of my favorite songs, because it really helps to understand that not ever German in WW2 was a bloodthirsty monster, and how, at the end of the war, their mission ceased to be about protecting Berlin, and became saving the people of Berlin.

[DeutschlandMapping]

"Those who made it across have reason to reflect"
"Who can look back with a sense of pride"

That's what I love about this song. It is not just about the battle or the operation but about what followed after.

[Mikail_Ash]

On the other side
“Attero dominatus… Berlin is burning”

[ShizoidBlyad]

"It is not about Berlin, it is not about the Reich..."

God, I love this line so much...