@jeffsmith8197
That German hit the biggest lottery of life. To sit out the war in a Canadian POW camp, eating well, medical care if needed, and work assignments to keep busy is an excellent stroke of luck. The teasing he endured from fellow inmates is another matter.
@pyewackett3822
This event is very well known here in Lewes. Less well known was that one of the locals seeing that this member of the master race was scared witless, looked after him and gave him Tea and something to eat before he was taken away. The two lads kept in touch and became firm friends and I believe Leonard Buckler paid several visits to Lewes post war.
@medic1627
TBH if he hadn't gotten lost, he may well have been killed later on in the war, so going off course saved his life.
@Peterdowdall8972
I am 64 years old and still learn something new every day thank you mark
@nicholai1008
I always appreciate a Mark Felton video about a German that ends with “he lived to an old age” where I’m not outraged by the fact.
@randallkelley3600
German soldiers/airman captured early in the war by the Brits were some of the luckiest.
@KarlPHorse
Ok seriously, Mark’s ability to find these wild stories about strange happenings in WW2 is so impressive, it’s legendary.
@allegory7638
Dr. Felton, as an American, I don't mind and actually enjoy your use of British terms. My ancestors were from Britain so I can enjoy some vocabulary from the mother country!
@thehedgeknightnc3681
This young man's mistake saved his life. At the end of the war there was only fraction of german pilots still alive. Thank you again professor for another interesting article.
@kmorris180
Sadist part is the thought of that beautiful aircraft being scrapped. I'd love to fly one of those.
@GraysonWarren
Mark Felton might be the last truly unbiased historical channel.
@JayBee-cr8jm
Kids: "Grandpa Buckle, what did you do during the war?" Unterroffizier Buckle: "I'd rather not discuss it..."
@simonwood1461
I am as British as rain, cricket and warm beer. I am also a newly-minted American, and therefore our Mailman is affectionately known as "Postie."
@seandelap8587
I always enjoy a great history lesson from Mark Felton
@mmcleod06
I can't help having a bit of sympathy for the "enemy" in this case. This was a good example of the war from a "little guy's" perspective. Thank you for the lesson!
@MBCGRS
I've been a flying instructor for 30 years.... Even with a full screen moving map GPS this still happens...!
@astralclub5964
Love the sense of honor and sportsmanship of the Brits!
@angry_z_rider4275
I love all the little strange stories from the wars. Usually it's all the guts and glory stories but I got lost delivering the mail really bring home the reality of not everyone was fighting in the war.
@AndyCigars
We can all sympathize with Lenny. Who of us at one point hasn’t thought, “ohhh, man…my boss is not going to be happy.” ?? 😂
@MarkFeltonProductions