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

by Mark Felton Productions

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Published 4 Mar 2021

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. Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton Visit my audio book channel 'War Stories with Mark Felton': /watch/EPcHbzAszsxsH Help support my channel: https://www.paypal.me/markfeltonproduction https://www.patreon.com/markfeltonproductions Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. Photos licensed under Wikimedia Creative Commons: Ironcross; Berlin-George; Quintus Fabius Maximus; Wolfmann; Bruce Marvin; Hamster3 -

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@SovietWomble3 years ago 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, . ...Expand 2641
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@kaltaron12843 years ago So goering revived an old medal and awarded it only to himself?
sounds like him. 434
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@primal_guy15263 years ago Steiner: doesnt launch a counter attack
hirsekorn: fine, ill do it myself. 28
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@martinmcdonald88443 years ago Nobody:
herman gring: i think i might award myself this pretty rare iron cross. 691
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@sextoncardew9033 years ago 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. 49
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@lanalee12603 years ago This channel satisfies my thirst for historical knowledge like i never knew was possible. 56
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@gavinjohn65343 years ago Can' t wait to see this promoted for women' s history month. 1258
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@michaelporzio73843 years ago Reminds me of the scene in " the downfall" when hitler says to his female secretaries (who refused to leave berlin)quot; if only my generals . ...Expand 662
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@Trek0013 years ago 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. 304
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@johnburrows11793 years ago Mr felton needs his own tv station. Supported by viewers. This way theres no political bs, no commercials, just fact based history. In my opinion, there i . ...Expand 56
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@areyoujelton3 years ago My mom used to complain that my father would watch that horrible nazi stuff all day on the history channel. Now, here i am watching it all on this amazing channel. 7
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@filmdesigner3 years ago Something i applaud in your storytelling is your habit of leaving the footage to tell the story without interruption, by your talk or sound track. Thank you. 13
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@ashlati46163 years ago American gi in 1946 west germany, " hey babe, want to see my service medal? "
frulein pulls out her iron cross. 1972
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@tinkeringinthailand81473 years ago Many years ago a friend of mine found a genuine iron cross when clearing out the attic of an old house we were renovating, it was in remarkable condition. . ...Expand 42
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@289wolf3 years ago This is why i subscribed to this channel. Another piece of history i would never have known is now in my memory thanks to dr. Felton! 28
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@UnknowableThen2 years ago Mark felton productions is one of the only channels i can trust when it comes to historical topics that aren' t that mainstream because he consistently gets facts right to a tee, all in all, great job robert. 11
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@ColinH19733 years ago You always know that it' s going to be good when you hear theit may surprise you toabsolutely brilliant! 12
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@krismakardikan98233 years ago Every video i watch from mark felton comes as a revelation of facts i could not have even imagined. I' m always inspired to further research. This felton . ...Expand 65
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@jefesalsero3 years ago 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! 1539
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@invictus843 years ago This was one of the best documentaries youve made yet mark. 10
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@andrewharvey99643 years ago A spectacular video, as always. Thank you, mr. Felton. 7
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@kissmy_butt13023 years ago Me: there is nothing more to learn about wwii.
mark felton: make a sandwich, pour a cold drink, pull up a chair, i have a story for you yank. 99
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@juholehtinen58003 years ago At the beginning of each of these videos, there is an image of mark felton looking at you smugly, like he knows something you don' t. And it' s . ...Expand 41
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@popcorn_showers3 years ago I used mark felton' s videos for information i could never get in textbook for my final a' levels. Needless to say i passed. Continue with the good work sir, our bastion. 11
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@thegunslinger13633 years ago This channel unearths remarkable stories from the war. Which otherwise would be unknown. Thanks mark! 871
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@Wisdom1223 years ago You have an excellent narrator' s voice mark and very well presented documentaries. Well done. 13
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@Tijgert3 years ago The thing that i appreciate and value so much is that mr. Felton doesnt lower himself to popular and political expressions and exclamations in his videos. The . ...Expand 405
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@CavTrooper19D3 years ago Couldnt have been better presented, thank you as always doctor felton. 8
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@inthenameoflove29623 years ago I stumbled your site in an accident and i couldnt stop learning about what had happened then. I have always fascinated and loved past gem stories and h . ...Expand 9
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@zylrexxia_13353 years ago Your videos never get old man.
keep it up! 4
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@Tyler-gv6zf3 years ago When mark uploads, you know you' re going to learn something new! 959
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@Dial8Transmition3 years ago Amazing how much resistance they managed to put up during the last years of the war, especially considering how grim and hopeless the situation was. 66
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@hoosierdaddy23083 years ago Still the best history ww2 channel on yt. Just killer stuff. Man, i would have loved to have had you for a history teacher. It was my fav subject in high . ...Expand 16
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@mrwarblunt3 years ago I always thought i knew a lot about wwii, mark felton just showed me i know hardly anything, this is top information and research. 18
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@tonycollingridge43473 years ago Very interesting mark. Many brave women died in ww2 in all sorts of circumstances. They were certainly vital to the war effort in the uk, and nobody should . ...Expand 92
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@stevej19103 years ago A whole new angle to iron maidens song women in uniform. 13
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@Mr20gormenghast3 years ago 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. 1129
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@ronrattai883 years ago Mark felton is the man!
i listen every day here in michigan usa. 6
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@libertyman37293 years ago Thanks mark for all your work in bringing us a side of history we never would have seen if not for you. 8
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@arnbo883 years ago I gave this a thumbs up before even watching the video. I knew the content would be well researched and something that just would not be shown on television. 5
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@essanance3 years ago Outstanding. What i' ve come to expect from mark felton. By far my favorite historian on you tube. 1
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@renetio73783 years ago Imagine when your grandma' s about to beat you but pulls out a panzerfaust instead of a belt. 124
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@tmclaug903 years ago 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. 561
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@stephenle-surf98933 years ago Your answering questions i never even knew i should ask! Thank you sir. 5
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@ChromaBlonde3 years ago Mark, your videos are incredible. Ive seen just about every ww2 doc and film made but your inclusion of the in depth historical research from so many d . ...Expand 8
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@remmont39843 years ago Such beauty! Such heroism! Thank you for the inspiring video! 3
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@JPGoertz2 years ago As always: unique topic - unique content and great insight. Thank you! A fan from berlin / germany. 1
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@ken-km7kk3 years ago Another great film. Thanks mark. If they gave out medals for documentaries, your award would be the very highest. It' s an absolute pleasure watching your work. 2
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@mkendallpk43213 years ago Again and again dr. Felton shows us history not taught in schools. Our youth can learn much by watching his fine work. 137
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@Martmns3 years ago Another - as usual - amazing video filled with amazing, yet mostly forgotten or otherwise almost unknown information. Thank you dr. Felton for this and all of your other great and much needed and appreciated videos! 7
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@debbieverret40333 years ago Another excellent story. It is great to hear, and for you to share the stories about the women who humbly and fearlessly served their country. 2
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@g.a.c.41393 years ago No one else has brilliant content like this. Thank you dr. Felton. 2
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@addisonsteiner64733 years ago Mr. Felton, your videos never disappoint. Thank you! 2
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@georgewilkie3580last year Truly outstanding, dr. Felton! Your research is impeccable. I have never seen a documentary on women recipients of the famous german military' s iron we military history enthusiasts are so fortunate to have a professional of your capabilities working on this highly interesting, but vast and complex subject. As an old american combat veteran, i sincerely thank you, dr. Felton for all you have contributed to the better understanding of modern military history. I am compelled to also mention your completely fair and impartial treatment of the subject at hand. Kudos to you,
dr. Felton. ...Expand 2
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@tywinlannister80153 years ago Mark felton, the guy you do not want attending your trivia night on wwii. He' d put the competition on suicide watch. 89
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@musclecarbear47043 years ago Thank you for these amazing stories mark. It' s great to finally lean about these heroic acts, that are not tainted by propaganda and bias. Keep up the good work. 4
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@robh90473 years ago Another great work by mark felton productions! 2
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@SammyNeedsAnAlibilast year I give up. Where on earth do you find these gems- including photos and videos? Awesome job, mark- keep them rolling! 1
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@billm83army3 years ago Love your music, please never change. Great voice, great historical info. 1
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@JamesSmith-dy6el3 years ago Way to go mark. This channel is one of the best, if not the best, on ww2 history. I learn new things every time i watch it. Keep up the good work bud. 2
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@brittakriep29383 years ago 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 . ...Expand 918
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@benbrown70723 years ago Brilliant mark. Superb, professional and immersive. You think you know wwii and then you watch mark' s mini-docos and new vistas open up. 2
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@praharshithasri36573 years ago These are remarkable stories, with remarkable effort. You deserve kudos in multiple assets. 5
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@nervousman9713 years ago Mark ive been watching your videos for a year now. These stories you find are amazing. Keep up the great work. 1
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@nugiaji3 years ago I' m telling ya, everytime mark upload a video i learn something new. 6
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@mikemikhail7233 years ago Dr mark felton, i wish you a long, happy and healthy life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 2
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@luisarturomolina3 years ago " flak helper" my godmother was one, manning a flak tower in vienna. 283
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@robertschlesinger13423 years ago Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video. Excellent video and masterfully done, as always. 1
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@federico020723 years ago Hi from bostoni absolutely love wwii history, i stumbled across this channel and omg im in heaven, thank you so much for this channel. It will be 1am and i' m hooked watching this. 7
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@MegaJJ19683 years ago Another amazing video about an untold piece of history! I dont know how you pull out this kind of information! Thank you very much, mr. Felton. Fascinating. B . ...Expand 5
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@jasonmussett21293 years ago Still so much to learn about ww2-seventy six years on. Thanks mark! 2
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@UNcappedRAVEN3 years ago Probably my favorite youtube channel at the moment. 2
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@hanzup41173 years ago Now this is surprising - i wasn' t aware of any female recipients of the iron cross.
also, happy women' s history month. 329
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@henriknilsson78513 years ago Truly impressive research effort on this episode. I am surprised anything from the last few months of wwii germany can be found.
another great story that more people need to know. 2
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@ToddiusMaximus3 years ago Im going to create the mark felton action hero. This dude kicks ass. 14
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@gekiryudojo3 years ago I really enjoy this channel from the first few seconds of hearing that theme tune i know i am in for an interesting video each time very enjoyable videos thank you. 4
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@augustusimperator.avi18723 years ago Only you, mr. Dr. Felton could make a comprehensive, simple and straight guide of the diferent classes of the iron cross, now it' s much clearer for me. Thanks. 3
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@stevensrp2music9853 years ago Thank you so much for another amazing history lesson! Cant wait for the next one! 3
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@DominikKost3 years ago Fun fact: the woman on the picture at is Jadwiga Pisudska, daughter of marshal Jzef Pisudski :) 522
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@joemacinnis19723 years ago I am fascinated by your videos! I learn so much german history watching them. Keep up the great work. 1
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@yugomapper58513 years ago I came across this channel yesterday. I really like it. Keep up the good work < 3. 1
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@stephengalindo63403 years ago " it was awarded only once during wwii to goering"
wow, why am i not surprised. 33
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@theKeshaWarrior3 years ago Yess i swear it' s like this channel always knows what i' ve been googling. I' m so glad i subscribed. 1
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@jbliborio2 years ago Always new informations t enhance my knowledge about wwii. Thanks, dr. Felton.
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@wordsmithgmxch3 years ago 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) . ...Expand 148
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@paulgarland31403 years ago Excellent research and brilliantly presented! Many thanks! 1
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@andygeorgiou38033 years ago I never knew about the different grades and always wondered about the ribbon on the button. 13
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@Arcticpig3 years ago Mark felton is the king of random and obscure ww2 facts! Best channel on youtube!
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@marvwatkins70293 years ago Dr. Felton excels above all other historians in his ability to uncovered and publicized the little known but socially and historically significant stories . ...Expand 2
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@sheilastallard3 years ago This why we have mark felton productions, history would not be complete. Stay safe! 3
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@ghostcreeper2433 years ago Just in time to eat my meal, also im learning a lot more from you than school thx. 414
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@michaelspellman97353 years ago Amazing how mark gets all this material! 1
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@drophatinc8 months ago Hey mark. I absolutely love your channel. Thanks for all of your hard work.
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@grahamcooper79993 years ago I always love seeing a new video in my feed, brilliant stuff. 1
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@SerenitynPeace3 years ago Thank you so much for showing us what classes never showed us. I' m in my 60' s! I' m proud of who women were in those days!
thank you so very much! Definitely subscribed! Here to learn. 3
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@iwogajda52533 years ago " he who refuses to pass through the door of my mercy must pass through the door of my. 27
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@JasonFireRescue3 years ago I learn more from dr. Felton than my own professors. 99
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@qboxer3 years ago At this point, i don' t even bother to watch before i like one of dr felton' s videos, as i know that it will be of top notch quality. Another excellent programme! 1
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@PivotCory3 years ago I' ve missed your videos - this was great. Thank you! 1
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@chiselcheswick56733 years ago Thanks mark. Fascinating stuff yet again. 1