SABATON - The First Soldier (Animated Story Video)

This is the fascinating story of France’s Albert Severin Roche who inspired our single, “The First Soldier”. Roche was named “The First Soldier of France” for his bravery while fighting for the French army in WWI. Despite his small stature and his peers’ skepticism, he proved that he was a hero. ➞ SUBSCRIBE for more Sabaton: ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: Stream The First Soldier: 👉🏻 Sabaton discography: Thanks to the team @Yarnhub for making this animated video. To see more videos from Yarnhub, check out their YouTube channel here You can also follow them on Instagram at and on reddit at We’re fans, you should be too! ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: ► Spotify: This is Sabaton: ► Apple Music: Sabaton Essentials: #Sabaton #Metal #thefirstsoldier ========== Follow SABATON ========== • Facebook: • Twitter: • Instagram: • TikTok: • VK: • Spotify: • Apple Music: • Amazon Music: • Deezer: • SoundCloud: • YouTube: • Website: • Official Store: • Facebook (Sabaton Store): • Instagram (Sabaton Store): Sabaton History: ======== The First Soldier LYRICS ========== Before the war, he wanted more And ran away from home The War to End All Wars had called his name Outcast, an unlikely soldier Barely worth his uniform Emerging as a devil dressed in blue Being the lone survivor At the trenches in Alsace One man holds the line From the south to the front to the battlefield From a farm to a hero of France Served his country courageous and fearless As he halts the Kaiser’s advance From the south to the front into no man’s land From a farm to the end of the road Son of France he is the first on the frontline Coming home Coming home, let his story be known Glorious, victorious Protector of the tomb Memories of his deeds, the cross of war He’s a decorated soldier, he’s the pride of the uniform Echoes from the past his story told Lined up for execution Saved his captain’s life One man holds the line ================================== Recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge studios by Jonas Kjellgren. ================================== Sabaton is a registered and protected trademark. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. “Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.”