Hitler's Iron Maidens - Women Awarded the Iron Cross in Combat

The story of women in the German armed forces who won the Iron Cross during combat on the Eastern Front during the last months of WWII in Europe.

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[SovietWomble]

Watching Mark's videos makes me ponder the nature of historical documentaries and how Youtube as a format changes the game. For this sort of thing, kept concise and tightly edited (as Mark does terrifically) doesn't NEED to be an hour long timeslot, as would be the case on a traditional television. You can do brief one-and-done chapters on specific points of interest. Basically, a good example of small and nimble media outshining well-funded but ponderous old media. Even if both services become on-demand. Furthermore, it makes me wonder if lots of other documentaries can be done the exact same way.

[jefesalsero]

I would've not imagined a female soldier leading a unit of Hitler Youth in a successful defensive action against the Soviets, but it actually occurred. Thanks again Mr. Felton!

[thegunslinger]

This channel unearths remarkable stories from the war. Which otherwise would be unknown. Thanks Mark!

[tmclaug]

Dr. Felton, I am somewhat of a casual history buff, with WW2 being one of my favorite subjects. But it is crazy how many stories you have presented that I have not even remotely heard of. Thank you for your effort.

[Tyler-gvzf]

When Mark uploads, you know you're going to learn something new!

[kaltaron]

So Goering revived an old medal and awarded it only to himself?
Sounds like him.

[Mrgormenghast]

My aunt was in a Luftwaffe flak battalion, a fact not appreciated by my great uncle as his B-17 flew over her city of Hamburg...

[ashlati]

American GI in 1946 West Germany, "Hey babe, want to see my service medal?"

Fräulein *pulls out her Iron Cross*

[sextoncardew]

It is amazing that I have had to wait over 70 years to hear about heroic German military personnel, written in English. Good work Mr Felton.

[michaelporzio]

Reminds me of the scene in "The Downfall" when Hitler says to his female secretaries (who refused to leave Berlin), "If only my Generals were as brave as you." Great content as usual Dr. Felton. Many Thanks!

[brittakriep]

I am not Britta herself, but her boyfriend. About 20 years ago, i bought a hat in a small and very oldfashioned shop, owned by an old lady, which looked much older, because of her oldfashioned dress and hairstyle. The lady told me about an incident with her blank pistol ( could be carried without licence up to 2008), a policeofficer had asked her, why she correctly handled the pistol, and she told him, that she learned this in wwll german army. She showed me her lower leg, where she had a wound from a larger piece of shrappnel ( ?)/ Granatsplitter.

[johnburrows]

Mr Felton needs his own TV station. Supported by viewers. This way there’s no political bs, no commercials, just fact based history. In my opinion, there is no other channel out there that holds a candle to this guy. Every video is superb

[gavinjohn]

Can't wait to see this promoted for Women's History Month.

[mkendallpk]

Again and again Dr. Felton shows us history not taught in schools. Our youth can learn much by watching his fine work.

[primal_guy]

Steiner: *doesn’t launch a counter attack*

Hirsekorn: Fine, I’ll do it myself

[tywinlannister]

Mark Felton, the guy you DO NOT want attending your Trivia night on WWII. He'd put the competition on suicide watch.

[wordsmithgmxch]

That was 11 min? Seemed like two! And yet it's all there: the context (role of women with all the major powers; history of the EK (eiserne Kreuz), 1813-1945; and the detail (individuals, actions, situations). A masterwork of compression, a storytelling masterpiece by a master historian. Thanks, Mark!!

[lanalee]

This channel satisfies my thirst for historical knowledge like I never knew was possible.

[Trek]

That Hirsekorn woman was a brave lass... Left her post, grabbed a gun, rounded up some young troops and led a small counter attack - stuff of legends

[ghostcreeper]

Just in time to eat my meal, also I’m learning a lot more from you than school thx