Video spoilers history, starting with the blitzkrieg on Poland

A new sky screen appeared, but this time it was not a dynamic video, just a group photo.

Even the photos themselves aren’t great.

They are just a group of old men in suits.

They gathered together for a group photo.

These old men looked directly into the camera, some with firm eyes, some with kind eyes, and some with chilling eyes.

They wore the same white shirt, black suit, black bow tie and the most conspicuous place on their chest was a black Iron Cross medal.

The short video lasted less than 10 seconds, which is equivalent to playing a photo.

The ancients were confused when they saw it.

Don’t you think this is just a photo?

They are a group of old men. Is there any secret to longevity?

But the netizens’ comments are very dense!

《The immortals are as numerous as hemp! 》

《My Military-Industrial Complex!》

《Old German superheroes gather together.》

《They are basically the elite among the elite.》

"In the Shinra era, he would have been a Knight Master at least."

"How can a defeated general talk about courage?"

"I remember the Iron Cross was everywhere, wasn't it?"

《Look! This is not just any Iron Cross, it's the Knight's Iron Cross! 》

"An ordinary Iron Cross is not worthy of being worn on the collar."

"This is incredible. There were only 1400 Knight's Cross medals among 7000 million German soldiers, and only one for every 2000 people."

"The 47 cavalrymen in this photo are basically all the recipients of the medal in the army."

"The key is that among the more than 7000 recipients, even fewer survived."

"The episode with the lowest oil content."

What party?

《Old players gathering! 》

《Refinery Workers Gathering.》

《Elite Monster Gathering! 》

《War Criminals Camp Classmates Reunion!》

《They are all devils! The poets of Izumi Tobu!》

《Kill them all, no one is innocent.》

《Sorry, sir, I didn't recognize you just now.》

"It's just a bunch of anti-human troops who got high. Is it worth bragging about?"

《Defeated criminals! Unfortunately, there is no reckoning.》

……

It can be seen through the barrage on the sky screen.

Even though it's just a simple photo.

There are just a bunch of old men in the photo.

But modern netizens are arguing over the issue in the comment section over decades.

This also made many emperors curious about the Iron Cross.

Qin Dynasty.

Ying Zheng said with great interest.

"Since ancient times, those who have made contributions have been rewarded."

"It seems that this later Germany is no exception."

"But the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross they wear on their chests looks like a complete system."

“And of extremely lasting value.”

"Even though the Third Reich collapsed, these old men are still proud of the medals in front of them."

"Not to mention that if someone has made meritorious contributions, in addition to material rewards, they can also receive a complete set of honorary rewards, which seems to be quite good."

While talking.

Ying Zheng also recalled the many pictures and videos of Hitler that had appeared on the sky.

Ying Zheng only noticed a detail now.

That is, in public, Hitler almost always wore the Iron Cross on his chest.

Even the angles of many photos make the Iron Cross medal stand out.

"Even Hitler, the head of Germany, attached great importance to this medal."

"Perhaps the value and significance of this medal is higher than I imagined?"

Ying Zheng couldn't help but become interested in Germany's Iron Cross Medal of later generations.

And fortunately the new sky screen continued to play.

Also a related video.

【Speaking of Germany's medals during World War II.】

[I think many people’s first impression is the Iron Cross. ]

【But do you know? 】

[The Iron Cross Medal did not actually appear during World War II. ]

[Today, we are going to explore the most iconic symbol in German military history - the Iron Cross! ]

[The origin of the Iron Cross can be traced back to the turbulent years of 1813.]

[At the time, Prussia was embroiled in a fierce confrontation with Napoleon's France.]

[In order to boost morale and inspire soldiers to fight bravely against the enemy, King Frederick William III of Prussia decided to establish a new military medal of honor.]

[This is how the Iron Cross was born.]

[The clock goes back to the bloody dusk when the holy city of Jerusalem fell, and the black cross flag of the Teutonic Knights flutters in despair.]

[These holy warriors in white robes would never have thought that the cross emblem on their breastplates would become the war totem of Prussia six hundred years later.]

[On March 1813, 3, Berlin architect Schinkel was drawing a sketch of the medal.]

[The end of the cross is deliberately widened - this is the classic shape of the Teutonic Knight holding the cross. ]

[Yes, the inspiration for the design of the Iron Cross comes from the famous Teutonic Knights in medieval European history.]

[The Teutonic Knights were known for their bravery, fighting prowess, and strict discipline. ]

[It is also one of the predecessors of modern Germany. ]

[The cross symbol of the Teutonic Knights symbolizes their faith and mission. ]

[In the Iron Cross Medal, the black cross also conveys the spiritual connotation of perseverance and bravery. ]

[Frederick William III chose the simplest cast iron to make the medal, with a black cross in the center and a silver border, and oak leaves and the words 1813 engraved on the back. ]

[The edge of the medal is outlined in white, alternating between black and white, which is simple and solemn, giving people a strong visual impact. ]

[It further strengthens its quality as a symbol of honor. ]

This design has a profound meaning:

[The iron symbolizes the warrior's perseverance, the silver edge represents the honor of the nobility, and the oak leaf is a metaphor for the endless power of the Germanic people.]

[This design is not only a tribute to the glorious history of the Teutonic Knights. ]

[It also integrated the martial spirit of the Knights into the characteristics of the Prussian military system. ]

[The Iron Cross has a unique charm and majesty since its birth. ] [During the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, Germany once again awarded the Iron Cross to its heroes to recognize their merits. ]

[In August 1914, a thin messenger from the 8th Bavarian Infantry Regiment crossed the Flanders swamps under British artillery fire.]

[In one day, the 3600th Infantry Regiment was reduced from 611 men to men.]

【Hitler escaped the scythe of death.】

[In December of that year, he braved the flames of war to rescue the front-line commander of the infantry regiment as a messenger, was promoted to corporal, and was awarded the Second Class Iron Cross.]

[Four years later, in the trenches filled with poison gas on the Somme River, he single-handedly captured 15 French soldiers and finally pinned the Iron Cross First Class on his left breast pocket.]

[The First Class Iron Cross Medal was mainly awarded to officers during World War I and was extremely difficult for ordinary soldiers to obtain.]

[These two medals are of great significance to Hitler. ]

[Especially the First Class Iron Cross, which Hitler attached great importance to.]

[It became an important asset for him to brag about his bravery.]

[I even asked the photographer to shoot from the left side to highlight the first-class iron cross on the left breast pocket.]

[Many years later, even though he had become the head of the empire, he would wear this medal on his chest whenever he attended important occasions.]

[Even at the bunker wedding on April 1945, 4.]

[The groom still wears the old medal from thirty years ago. ]

[When Hitler came to power, he placed a new level of importance on the Iron Cross.]

[Hitler not only expanded the scope of awarding the Iron Cross, but also covered more people who performed outstandingly in the war. ]

[A series of higher-level Iron Cross variants were also established.]

[Such as the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Swords and Silver Oak Leaves, etc., to encourage German generals to serve the Nazi regime. ]

[Under his promotion, the Iron Cross became an important part of Nazi Germany's war machine and was given special political significance.]

[On September 1939, 9, Hitler personally designed the Knight's Cross on the same day he signed the order to blitz Poland.]

[The silver cross is 12 mm wider than the old medal, and the year "1939" with war significance is clearly engraved on the front.]

【During the five years of World War II, the Iron Cross was awarded widely.】

【Jokingly called the medal that is everywhere by netizens. 】

[But this does not mean that these two levels of medals have no value. ]

[The soldiers who received these medals have made real contributions.]

[The recipients of the higher-level Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross are the best in the German army.]

[However, as the Nazi atrocities were exposed, the glory of the Iron Cross was also overshadowed.]

[Today, the 1914 and 1939 Iron Crosses are displayed side by side in the Munich Military Museum.]

[The silver edge of the former has been oxidized and blackened, and the Nazi symbol of the latter has been deliberately worn away.]

[Only the outline of the Teutonic Knights' cross remains clear.]

【The crusade frenzy of the Middle Ages. 】

【The national awakening of the Napoleonic Wars. 】

【And the darkest desire for conquest in the 20th century. 】

[This may be the most profound war allegory that the Iron Cross left to future generations.]

End of the video introducing the Iron Cross.

Netizens’ comments also appeared one after another.

"Is the Bohemian corporal so fierce? He captured 15 French soldiers by himself, he is simply superhuman!"

"An Iron Cross in Exchange for an Egg."

"But none of them denied the number of prisoners and the authenticity of the incident."

"Dongjin.com also has UP, and wrote to the living recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and received a signed reply. "

《Wow, this really feels like a connection across time and space.》

"Speaking of medals, the Russian one is the most reliable, with 90% of the gold content of the Soviet Hero Gold Star Medal."

Qin Dynasty.

After reading the introduction of the Iron Cross Medal, Ying Zheng frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a while, he turned to look at Li Si and spoke slowly:
"It is somewhat advisable to encourage soldiers in the name of honor."

"The warriors of the Great Qin fought in all directions, relying on strict laws and fair rewards and punishments."

"The medal can be used as an additional reward,"

"Given to those who have made great achievements on the battlefield."

However, the honor system of Daqin should be based on the values ​​of Daqin and should not be a copy of the German Iron Cross. "

"Ominous!"

The scene of the Qin army sweeping across the six kingdoms appeared in Ying Zheng's mind, and he said slowly:
"Pass the order down, and have the Supreme Court and the Supreme Commander's Office discuss a unique military medal system suitable for our Great Qin!"

"We must demonstrate the majesty and glory of our Great Qin, so that every warrior can fight for honor and expand the territory for the Great Qin."

And in the Han Dynasty.

Liu Che said with an interested smile:

"Zhongqing, if you give each of your men this iron plate,

"Next time we go to war against the Xiongnu, can we double the number of heads beheaded per person?"

Wei Qing also laughed and thought:

"It can make soldiers fight for honor and die on the battlefield. This is exactly the kind of motivation our Han army needs."

"If the Han Dynasty had a recognized and strict medal system."

"If the soldiers can be motivated by a medal and fight bravely, it will surely be of great benefit to our Han Dynasty's war."

So Liu Che nodded.

"I want to establish the Han Dynasty's military medal, which will not only show our Han Dynasty's recognition of meritorious officials, but also allow future generations to remember these heroes."

"Send an order to the Shaofu! First design a set of medals for killing the Huns!"

"Remember, my warriors must wear Sirius buckles, which are a hundred times brighter than the black iron lumps on the sky!"

And in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang also recalled his own days of war and battle.

We can see that not only Germany on the sky screen has a special medal system.

Recall the sky dome, which other countries such as the Soviet Union seemed to have as well.

So Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao:
"Medals enable soldiers to fight for honor. We in the Ming Dynasty must also have this thing."

Zhu Biao also nodded. "If this medal is used well, it will surely boost the morale of our Ming soldiers."

"But honor is necessary, and material things are equally necessary."

"We have to ensure their supplies to ensure the soldiers' combat effectiveness."

Zhu Yuanzhang said that he naturally knew.

But at the moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was still concerned about the medal itself.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Di:
"Old Four, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Our Ming Dynasty medals cannot be abused like this Iron Cross."

"We must establish strict awarding standards and only give it to those who have truly fought for the Ming Dynasty and made great contributions."

"The style should be simple and elegant, reflecting the majesty of our Ming Dynasty. The materials should be good, so as not to humiliate our heroes."

"This medal is the Ming Dynasty's promise to its meritorious officials. It is also an example to inspire future generations. We must do it well!"

Zhu Di was very happy to receive the order.

This is the first time Zhu Yuanzhang has given himself a task since he was exposed by Tianmu! (End of this chapter)