Battle Of The Bulge - Surrender At Stoumont
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2024
- The Battle of the Bulge would see many desperate battles fought, and none more so than the actons of the 30th Infantry Division against Kampfgruppe Peiper at Stoumont on the 19th Decemebr 1944.
The battle was swift and hard, and would lead to the surrender of the American forces at stoumont but also the limit of Peipers advance west.
In this episode of WW2 Wayfinder, I will tour you through the Belgium village of Stoumont, looking at the fighting that took place during the Battle of the Bulge, the surrender of the US soliders and the eventual fightback.
Enjoy!
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Mark Felton has always been my Gold Standard for detailed and off-the-beaten-track history pieces about WW II. WW2 Wayfinder has joined the upper ranks with Mark Felton and Drachenfel as far as I'm concerned. No muss, no fuss -- just straight history, researched to the nth degree and told in an informative, factual manner that leaves the viewer much more knowledgeable than before watching the video. Thank you.
Felton isn't a reliable fellow though. He broke my trust when he lied about that Tiger in a German museum.
@@RAD1111able Poor baby. All those outstanding videos and you didn't like one of them. Tsk tsk...
Mark Felton reportedly has been plagiarizing alot of his stuff. People should steer away from that dude.
Jon is far more neutral than Mark.Jon is always in front of the camera. Both great but big differences IMHO.
Found Felton early and love his content though he strayed from the WWII content. I agree with you on Wayfinder, Drachinfel is new to me, Thanks for that new link !
Very much enjoy your videos. My father was a twice wounded infantryman in the 79th division. He never spoke much about it. Your videos help me to understand what combat in the European theater must have been like. Please keep em coming.
Another excellent video. Your research is beyond so many other history vloggers. I look forward to more Battle of the Bulge videos.
Thank you!
Next week, my episode will be slightly different but that’ll all become clear next Friday! The following week, the Ardennes content will resume!!
Thanks again for watching!
Thank you for this. I've commented before on this but it bears repeating. It's crucial that we remember these events and particularly the men who were the impetus of them at that time in history. They came to be known as the greatest generation for a reason and it's important that we remember them. As the last of the WWII vets sadly leave us, they pass from the collective memory and into history. Your good work in documenting that is well appreciated.
100% agree! Now more than ever we need to remember what that generation acheived for us!
Outstanding piece of history documentation/presentation here! I walked Peiper's route in 1984 and spoke to many Belgians there who recalled the events of 1944. ( I was a US tank platoon leader in 3AD in W. Germany during the mid 1980's.) If only I had today's technology back then. Your videos take me back there and make me want to return.
*Look into the story of the mass surrender of the 106th US division and walk the woods overlooking the village of Schonberg from the south. The woods were dotted w/ foxholes, ground littered w/ ration tin cans, shredded gas masks, and M1 carbine magazines. Thousands of Americans trashed their equipment before leaving their positions to surrender.
Hope it brought back some happy memories! The Ardennes is a wonderful place to visit and great that you were able to retrace KGP’s route!
I didn’t get a chance to see the 106th area but it’s on the list for a future trip as those poor guys really had it tough.
No Internet back then, little access to English language materials in Germany. What to do? Go to Foyles in London. Fill Army duffel bags with books on Napoleon, WW1 & WW2. Return to West Germany. Read them. Fill the back seat of the Opel Commodore w/ the books, IGN maps, beer, and spaghettiO's then head out. First time I did Peiper's route I had no car so I was dismounted and carried a ruck. It was in August though so no snow like in 1944. Wanting to try to experience history, I did trace the 106th ID's retreat/escape route cross country in foot deep snow. What misery and there were no Germans chasing me down. Keep up the great work.@@WW2Wayfinder
This is one of your best videos yet. Beautiful music accompaniment. I have been to so many of the places you've visited but you unearth so many extra snippets of knowledge that make me desperate to go back. Thank you for such wonderful commitment to your craft.
Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say so and great that you’ve walked the ground there too. Something quite special about being in those locations knowing what took place there!
Thank again!
Awesome work all round, thank you 🇬🇧👍
You’re most welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😃
Excellent video! Thanks for keeping history alive.
You’re most welcome! Stoumont is a great village crammed with such tangible history thanks to the Germans filming the action there.
Absolutely love the Battle of the Bulge videos. Your content on the channel is absolutely top notch Jon. What you present is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you! I’ve got a few more Ardennes videos to come. Next one will be out next Friday featuring the Engineers and Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne at Trois Ponts!
Being well known with the battle of the Bulge ( Ardennen offensief in dutch) and having read many books and explored a lot of these sites on foot already starting early 19 seventies, I am impressed by your vids.
Strong points are your short , focussed vids; the accurate facts ; filming on location and your way of speaking/presenting fully in line with these historical facts . Many were called; few were chosen to make good content on the subject , but; you manage to do so 😀 Thank you !
Thank you!
The time you spent assembling this information is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, and it’s my passion so I love the research almost as much as actually walking the ground in these locations!
Thank you so much for these videos.
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing great video!!✌️🇺🇲
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
Once again, enjoyed your video very much! Thank you...
You’re most welcome!
A very vivid report on the fighting at this location. The drone footage and the old film clips make the report very real. Thank you for your work and effort.
Amazing documentary on an important battle.
Thank you! Stoumont is a great place to visit and thanks to the German camera man documenting the battle so thoroughly it makes retracing the battle there quite easy.
Thanks for that.
Although there has been rebuilding and repairs to those war-damaged Ardennes towns, it seems that the general lay-out remains relatively the same. Perhaps the greatest difference is the upgrade to the roadways linking the various townships.
Difficile d’ajouter des adjectifs déjà nombreux pour votre superbe travail d’investigations sur un sujet passionnant . Vous apportez les précieuses informations qui manquaient , des détails important sur le déroulement des enjeux .
Bravo aussi à tout les passionnés qui sont à l’écoute .
Thank you so much!
Agree...another great video and recounting a very important historic battle. You do a great job!
Thank you! I’ve still got more to come from the Ardennes over the next few weeks but it’ll be broken up with a other different ones
Wie immer ein fundierter Bericht. Vielen Dank für diese hervorragenden Bericht. DANKE
LG aus Germany 👍👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, Jon, for another excellent and poignant video, especially the letter at the end which was sent to the relatives of those men who died in this battle.
Thank you
Thanks great watch as always,cheers.....
You’re most welcome!
Brilliant research and photographs. Thank you so much for this.
The resolve of the Allies pushed Peiper back and he knew he was done without fuel and bridges being blown.
You’re most welcome!
It’s quite incredible to walk the ground there and know how momentous the actions were around those roads and villages!
Excellent video Jon, well done sir. Looking forward to the coming videos about the Battle of the Bulge.
Thank you!
Next weeks episode will be a little different but that’ll be obvious when you see it!
After that more Bulge content will be inbound!
Belgium is a great staging post for all things Battle of the Bulge, good bike roads too!
Great examination of the engagement. Don’t think I ever seen a breakdown of each of the German tank commanders. Very well insightful. Well done as usual.
Thank you!
Well done another great video. Greetings from Belgium. 🇧🇪👍🏻
Thank you!!!
Awesome video, regarding one of the last battles of WWII, The Battle of the Bulge!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Stoumont is a great place to visit and so important in the Bulge story.
Great video, thanks for posting.
You're most welcome, thanks for watching.
Amazing! You tie it all in with old footage, current footage and maps. It really helps the viewer visualize history! Your work is just fantastic and I love it! Keep it up please!
Thank you!
Lots of Then and Now episodes to come from my current trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day!
have driven that area several times. great breakdown of the tactical fight there. cheers.
It’s a beautiful area isn’t it but hard to image armoured columns trying to fight through the terrain there!!!
Thanks for watching!
I can imagine the chaos within Peiper's column as he tries to figure out what to do, then turn everybody around on that narrow road and head back to La Gleize. @@WW2Wayfinder
New Subscriber Here! I'm really enjoying your channel and appreciate all of your efforts to bring back to life these amazing segments of WW 2 history especially the battles that occurred In Western Europe during the late fall and early winter of 1944!!!!
Thank you! Welcome to the channel. Still several episodes to come from my last Ardennes trip so I hope you enjoy those.
Would love to live there!
Amazing countryside and full of history!
Thank you for the video!!! ❤
@@Eric-kn4yn ? Don't understand what you mean... i said i would love to live in the Ardennes now... not in 1943-1945
You’re most welcome, and I agree it’s stunning countryside around there!
Well done John, an enjoyable and excellent piece with first class documentary evidence. Your videos have always been interesting but you are cranking up the levels of expertise.
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say so! Stoumont really is a fascinating battle in the Ardennes that never gets the coverage I feel it deserves so hopefully this goes some way to rectify that!
Brilliant show.i do regret not having been even alive at that time. That would give a profound increase to the meaning of you fine work.
Thank you!
You are rolling nicely..I really enjoyed this. I read the book on Piepper…he was quite a commander, fearless. In my opinion he probably didn’t know about the Massacre. He lived and died by the sword. He is a most interesting character.
He's an intriguing character for sure. I need to read more on his time in Russia as I'm only really familiar with his time in the West.
Excellent presentation. Thank you
Thank you! Stoumont is a fantastic place to visit given how important it was in the battles on the northern shoulder of the bulge.
Another outstanding one Jon
Thank you!
Hi Jon
Fantastic piece of work mate!
Great editing and stock footage.
Love your presentations, always appreciate what you put into them to make it so interesting for us viewers ❤😊
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed this one. Stoumont is a fascinating place to walk around, especially given how much of it remains largely the same as was captured by the German camera crew that went in with the attack!
Excellent video. So much info and facts, incredible docu-tainment. Thank you ...plz keep it up.
Thank you and don’t worry I’ve a few more Ardennes videos to come!
Another classic presentation. Well done.
Thank you!
Very much enjoyed the video. Certainly a pivitol time in WW2 and history.
Thank you!
Outstanding video! 👏 So much attention to detail. This will be a go to video for anyone who wants to know about the attack on Stoumont. Thank you for the video! 😊
Thank you! Hopefully it does some justice to the events there that day. I’m always amazed when I visit the spot just spastic Stoumont Station knowing how vital that action was to stop Peiper’s advance.
Thanks again for watching!
Superb as always , can't wait for your next one 🎉
Thank you! Next weeks episode will be a little different but an important one! Then the following week it’ll be more Ardennes content!
Thanks again for watching!
Amazing video once again! Many Thanks!
You’re most welcome!
Un lavoro davvero impressionante, accurato, appassionato e appassionante. Complimenti!👍🙌
Thank you!
OUTSTANDING REPORTING!! Bravo!!!!
Once again a brilliant episode
Thank you!
Truly excellent content
Thank you!
AWESOME WORK and research ! subscribed
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
Very interesting as always with footage I've never seen before, once again great job.
Thank you!
Great video! Visited there couple years ago and I think you really brought that battle alive.
Thank you! Stoumont a a great place isn’t it especially combined with the incredible wartime footage taken by the Germans of the attack.
Indeed every episode it is just getting better and better. Also you have a great voice for telling all these stories
Thank you!
Great video. I love seeing the battles from both sides! 👍🙂
Thank you, I think it's important to try and show both sides for parity of treatment but without the glorification if that makes sense.
@@WW2Wayfinder Yes it does. When you see both sides you get a better understanding of what really happened.
cool video. love seeing the current footage of these historic areas. brings the black and white to life.
Thank you!
Top notch work, Jon!
Thank you!
Thank God that Peiper never discovered what a drone with a camera onboard was. never the less, it was a good attempt, although I am not fretting over it.
Yes, I'd definitely agree with the comment below. Jon seems to have truly hit his mark with this series. His equipment videos are also very revealing.
Thank you!
I’m hoping to do several more equipment videos but later on in the year, as I’ve got to set a few things up first😃
Thank you Jon for another very informative video
Keep up the good work
Thank you! Stoumont is a great village to visit and always seems to be overlooked (in my opinion) yet it’s where the American fight back against this specific unit took place so it’s a really important site in the wider Bulge story.
A really excellent, well-researched and well-presented piece of work. Thank you. Thank you also for using 'infamous' in its correct manner and not in the current stupid way that some use it to mean 'famous'.
Thank you!
I can’t claim to always get my words out properly (trying to film, remember and talk) at the same time can be harder than it looks but Peiper and his men were just that, an infamous bunch.
Thanks again for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate take it!
All of your episodes are very well researched and presented !! Thank You!!
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so!
I think a great video on the BoB would be to look at the Northern Shoulder, and the fights at Krinkelt-Rocherath/Elsenborn Ridge, and at Bullingen. This fight is usually overlooked. I think this is where the Germans were really defeated in their quest to get to the Meuse crossing points. They kept getting beaten and pushed south off their intended routes. If you compare a map of the original German operational objectives with an overlay of what they actually accomplished, you can easily see how the Northern Shoulder was the decisive point. Not that the Germans every had a chance of succeeding in the first place. When I was in the US Army, my unit did a battlefield study/walk of the Northern Shoulder. Very interesting. Was great to walk the actual avenues of approach (AA) the Germans used. I believe their term for an AA was Rollbahn. I think Peiper was quoted as saying the rollbahns were better suited to bicycles than armor. Keep the videos coming.
I did film around Lanzerath but didn’t have time to go to the twin villages just north of there this time but I will because as you say the fight there was incredible how the Americans didn’t really yield to the onslaught.
As for Peiper’s comments about the route I’d have to agree with him. It’s crazy when you view the terrain in that region and think an armoured thrust in the way the Germans did so in Dec 44 would work!
Great presentation Jon. With all the adversity Peiper's assault quickly became a defense in Stoumont as hope was fading for fuel and reinforcements.
Thank you! Stoumont really was the turning point for his whole advance wasn't it. And seeing the area around the train station I'm always amazed at how his juggernaut of a battle group was halted there and eventually ground down to nothing a few days later!
@@WW2Wayfinder Wow great video as always! Thanks for sharing ❤
Well done. Thank you🫡💜
ou're most welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
ww2 wayfinder is as good as historical entertainment gets to be honest. i doubt it can be equaled....superb
Thank you Kev! Just trying to make each episode a little better than the last! And to try and bring to life stories that aren't as well known!
Awsome!!!! Would love to see something on Trios Ponts!!!! Grandfather Stokes Taylor was KIA there.
Thank you.
I’ll have an episode about Trois Ponts out in the next 3/4 weeks. I filmed the town and surrounding area covering the initial battle fought there. Was your grandfather with the 505th PIR?
Really very good vid, with great info, thank you so much enjoy your content always.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Next weeks will be a little different but the following Friday will be more Ardennes content!
Another excellent, excellent program! I can only echo the great comments made below. I always get excited when I see a new posting by WW2 Wayfinder. I just know it is going to be great and present information in a polished, efficient and methodical way. Your walks through the locations and the amazing photos that you've uncovered just makes it fascinating! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
This week's episode will be a little different but that will be obvious when it's released! Thanks again for taking the time to watch!
Very enjoyable video well presented 👍
Thank you!
Well done. An excellent explanation of the flow of battle. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Outstanding, love your content
Thank you!
Great video!
Thank you. Wonderful video.
Thank you!
Kampfgruppe Pieper is a story of a number of what if's
Very true. It's a fascinating few days to study trying to understand why things happened the way they did and what should have been done differently from a tactical point of view.
This video is pure gold! I know more about the BoB than any other battle and this video is spot on with its narrative.
Thank you! Stoumont was a critical battle but so often overlooked for some reason so hopefully this shows how important it was to stopped their advance West.
Super Informative Video.Thank You.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thank you!
Fascinating story😮
Thank you!
This felt much longer than 14 minutes. Looking forward to more!
Thank you!
Next weeks episode will be a break from the Ardennes but that’ll be obvious when you see it, then it’ll be back for more Battle of the Bulge content!
Fantastic as always mate! Great way to start 2024!
Thanks mate! Still playing catch up at the moment but we definitely need to sort another podcast episode out soon!
@@WW2Wayfinder definitely mate, we’ll get something sorted asap!
Excellent video.
Thank you!
Excellent vid thanks
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I recall reading about about American troops being surprised at the opening of the Bulge as they waited in line for breakfast in some Belgium town. At the war’s end my fathers unit (Paras) was exercising in Germany and at dawn stood to, as is the practise with commonwealth troops. He said they were laying in the cold as dawn broke and in the woods across the way they could smell the breakfast cooking for the American troops and hear the cooks call “ come and get it”. Might have been better if the Yanks had stood to rather line up for breakfast.
Great to watch your reconstruction 💯 congratulations. I hope you have been alsow to the metal bridge on the river near to stoumont? It was alsow a road where Peiper have to get away from cheneux😊
Thank you! I know the bridge you mean, sadly I haen't yet as I didn't have time on this trip.
Excellent 👍
Thank you!
I find myself watching more & more of your videos. As a thought; have you considered holding tours for first hand experiences of revisiting historic locations with detailed explanations?
I’ve looked into it, but the channel is just my hobby and at the moment with my job I don’t have the time sadly but it’s something I’m considering for next year at the earliest
How very interesting. I know all these areas. Whilst taking part in Liege - Bastogne - Liege race, you often see various reminders of the Battle of the Bulge. I also remember training on one of the many Ardennes forest roads and came across the band of brothers memorial purely by chance. It's between Houffalize and Bastogne.
great video once more, visited those sites a couple of years ago
Thank you!
great video
Thank you!
very interesting 👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
good info!
Thank you!
off point ,the Belgium villages are gorgeous. wd wayfinder
Thank you and absoluetly agree. the Ardennes is a stunning region of Belgium.
Alt yazı için teşekkürler kardeş benim gibi savaş tarihi hastaları için mükemmel❤
You’re most welcome! I’m trying to put them to all my older videos too 😃
If the official nickname of the 30th USID is "old Hickory", which is quite a hard wood, the other nickname is "workhorse". These guys from the South were though. Two times they held in front of the waffen SS. The previous time was at Mortain in Normandy.
Yeah..... but the boy Felton is The Real Professor/curator of all Military 🪖🎖️ material/matters😎👍🏻
Sir; Mark Felton is The Gold Standard 👍🏻
But this guy is good 👍🏻
Felton, now WW2 Wayfinder takes over on his original route, this is great, below someone mentioned Drachinfel ?
Wayfinder, do you contact the towns or Mayors to advise them and get local content and veterans (?) and family involved ?
We always hear about 88 mm aa that the germans used but we never hear about 90 mm american aa
Que época, queria ter feito parte .
a great episode and one of my favorite topics from ww2.
I heard you say that you can only find one photo of Panther 221. I have the book series Duel in the mist. This contains several photos of this panther. If you want I can email them to you👍
Normally the Americans waited until the air force had bombed everything and then rolled forward...