Le mystère du Me 323 corse - Un géant nazi au fond de la Méditerranée

Off the coast of Cap Corse, at a depth of 500 meters, lies a mysterious wreck: that of a Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant, one of the largest military transport aircraft of World War II. Built in only 200 units between 1941 and 1944, the Me 323 Gigant had a wingspan of 55 meters, larger than an Airbus A310. It was a behemoth of the skies, capable of transporting tanks, troops, and equipment across war-torn Europe. In June 2025, the DRASSM (Department of Underwater and Submarine Archaeological Research) launched a mission to explore this exceptional wreck, which had never been studied before. But we already have some answers: why was this aircraft in the Mediterranean? What was its mission? And most importantly, who shot it down? Spoiler: it was a French pilot. Thanks to rigorous research, military archives, testimonies, and enthusiasts, we reveal the incredible story of this Luftwaffe giant, shot down in the final months of the war. In this video, discover: • The military context surrounding the presence of an Me 323 Gigant over Corsica. • The technical capabilities of this extraordinary German transport aircraft. • The role of the French Air Force in the downing of the Me 323. • The challenges of the underwater excavation campaign led by the DRASSM (French Directorate for Military and Security Affairs). A rigorous historical reconstruction, accompanied by rare archives. 📺 A Champs de Bataille, La Série production, narrated by Serge Tignères, at the intersection of underwater archaeology, military history, and war aviation. An essential video for anyone interested in World War II aviation, rare Luftwaffe aircraft, war wrecks, French military history, and the great air battles in Europe and the Mediterranean. Music: Scott Buckley - https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ "Filaments"; "Up-rising"; Ignis" Reference: The Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant, the story of a giant of the sky by Jean-Louis Roba - Editions Lela Presse The excellent Ostfront website: https://ostfront.forumpro.fr/t1898-me... And another enthusiast website: http://www.maquetland.com/article-236... Origin of the Me-323 flight plans: Created with references from historical photographs and animated using generative AI... Join us on social media: Tipee: https://fr.tipeee.com/champsdebataille Facebook:   / champsdebataillelaserie   Instagram:   / champsdebataille   Tiktok:   / champsdebataillelaserie