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Breakthrough Site of the 4th Armored in Bastogne!!! | American Artifact Episode 121
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2024
- On December 27, 1944, the dramatic siege of Bastogne was broken when elements of the 4th Armored Division linked up with the 101st Airborne just south of the city. In this episode, we're going to the exact spot where that linkup occurred along with a rare artifact from the Gettysburg Museum of History that is connected with legendary tank commander, Creighton Abrams.
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My buddy’s father was the tank driver for Creighton Abrams. His tank was named “Thunderbolt”. They took the governor off the engine so that it could have bursts of speed. They welded extra armor on the front of the tank from a wrecked Panther tank. They had a 50 caliber machine gun on the turret from a wrecked B-17 bomber.
That was a BADASS TANK!
He was in command when l was
in the Tonkin Gulf. Adistant relative
Roll tide 🤙
Love it. Do the best ya can with the tools ya got.
Thank you for telling us about your buddy’s father’s service! Another American hero!!!🇺🇸👏💯💗🫡
And JD, whoever you have making the illustrations/maps? That's next level stuff right there. The map work you've been using the last 6 months or so is incredible. Just when I thought your work couldn't get any better? Like a lot of things I've thought in life- I was wrong.
It is me and that means alot! Appreciate your kind words!
I agree. Top notch work there.
I've been meaning to ask him if he did those or had someone design them.
My former neighbor, he has since passed away, was a tanker in the first group of tanks that broke through. The stories he told me.
Bennis R. Busby from Tennessee. He was a steel worker in NYC. RIP.
I so love how you all honor the legacy of these heroes and those that lost their lives in this war.
I just got back from Bastogne, town of Foy and Dachau. I was able to see the 101st museum and other stuff from ww2 . I watch alot of your video's and wished I had your job. You do really well at explaining everything
Please add my name to all others who appreciate all you do to respectfully honor the units & individuals who we owe so much to. Your maps & charts & drone views add so very much. And thank you for the calming music you choose 🎵🎶 . You are so appreciated.😊
Another very informative clip from our history during WW2. I just can’t get over how much of the country side is still so close to what it looked like 80 years ago, I just don’t get enough of the story’s of the bravest men fought for everyone’s freedom and what they went through. Maybe if I am lucky I will get to visit some of these places before I die. Just don’t have the words for how I feel. Thanks
JD what a fitting tribute to our Servicemen. Thank you so much.
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Ohh lucky me, Wednesday morning with coffee and history underground!
Enjoy!
Just when I thought my day was bad the History Underground made it better. Thank's JD
Good deal!
J.D., I've said this before on other videos but I want to say it again here. You have got to have the best job in the world. Your videos are over the top and most informative. Thank you so much.
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The " battling bastards of Bastgne" as they were called for all the fighting and all they went though during this battle. Amazing to actually see the place where some of this took place. Thank you J.D. Appreicated.
Or as my dad would say sometimes, the “battered” bastards!
Years ago my husband and I accompanied my father, a WWII vet, from Germany to the Netherlands. I did see a sign “Ardennes” and recognized the significance of we were in the midst of history. Our journey was discovering our genealogy, which my father had spent 30 years to uncover, however, because of your videos, I wish we could have explored so much more of WWII history. I would love to go back for that purpose.
Good morning JD, another excellent video! As I understand from reading several books on the 101st at Bastogne, elements of the 326th AEB were assaulting that pillbox when Cobra King helped them out with those three rounds, then LT Boggess identified themselves as the 4th armored. I understand there is a plaque on that pillbox for the 326th AEB
Got to say one thing about the Germans. They never seemed to run out of concrete and rebar. Very nice work JD.
Or the slave labor that used to install it. It is massive all the structures they put up all over the place. No wonder the French, Belgium, and other nationalities were happy to see us push the Germans out.
Helps to have a massive forced labor population
I so relish your detailed, historic monologues and coverage. Totally phenomenal in every way. Down to earth yet so top-notch. Man, yous is the total best. Bravo and thanks so so much.
Wow, thank you!
Great vid! I wish I had seen this before I attended the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in 2019. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary, and I hope to encourage any interested party, especially American, to attend the ceremonies during Nuts Weekend this coming December. It really can help put all the current political silliness in the USA in its proper perspective, to see how appreciative the locals are, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of those US service personnel, back when America honored its commitments to its allies rather than shirk away in wannabe-elected politics.
I wish I could come, as my dad was there. He wouldn’t talk about it much, but earned a Bronze Star and a purple heart there. When we used to argue with him when we were teenagers, about whether we should be in Vietnam, he would just cut us off and say, “ your buddy needs help! You just go help your buddy!”
Cobra King still exists, although not in working order. Late in the war it was part of the ill fated taskforce Baum, sent by Patton to liberate a POW camp where his son in law was held. During the mission Cobra King was hit and burnt out. It's wreck was later recovered and served as a gate guard somewhere in Germany. An historian by chance discovered that this gate guard was the famous Cobra King. The tank was returned to the US and cosmetically restored. Since it was burnt out it could not be brought back to working order. It's now preserved in the National Museum of the United States Army.
I got to see Cobra King at Fort Knox in 2002. It was in the restoration workshop (which happened to be my old motorpool when I was a Troop Commander at Knox from 88-90). The cosmetic restoration had just begun, to include the careful removal of the layers of paint to reveal the original "Cobra King" marking. It was quite an experience for me. As I recall, it was an Army Major, who was an amateur historian, who discovered it in Germany and was instrumental in ensuring its preservation. I look forward to seeing her again when I visit the National Museum of the Army at Fort Belvior in the near future.
I think there is a running Jumbo Sherman painted to look like Cobra King in a Belgian museum. I guess it is to honor and tribute the "First in Bastogne. th-cam.com/video/Sj5mdRF2daE/w-d-xo.html
@@SmedleyDouwright True, I believe it's at the Bastogne barracks. Recent videos by History Underground and the Chieftain both show it.
I just saw it at the Army Museum last weekend. It’s very impressive as is the whole museum! If you have the opportunity you should definitely visit! That was my second trip.
@@sharonthomas5357 I'd love to, however there are several thousand miles and a rather large body of water between me and the museum ;)
These stories narrated by you touch me deeply. When I realize this happened only 8 years before I was born, it doesn't seem so long ago considering how fast my life has seemed . My dad as a young man was in the Pacific serving in the U.S.N. around that time. Oh, by the way, the music played while showing the still photos really puts me in a reflective mood. Thanks again J.D.
Seeing this area really is special. Right where Patton entered the Bastogne perimeter. Wow
I’m so glad I found your channel. I appreciate your hard work on putting these videos together. If these history lessons were available back when I was in school I would have done much better. Thanks.
Fourth Armoured Division is probably the most famous armoured unit in the WW2 American Army. Key in the breakout during Operation Cobra, the famous drive across France, relief of Bastogne etc. Pretty cool episode.
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JD, you always manage to communicate and evoke the spine tingling feeling and meaning to these places - many thanks.
Love your stories and your storytelling skills! I live in Texas and have been through the Bastogne area twice. The last time was 8 years ago. I only wish that I had your videos beforehand. But…..I have them for the next time! Keep up the great work! 👍🍻
Very cool to see this! I am watching on my lunch break! Gonna watch again! Love that you brought the DSC back to that place!
I grew up in Warren down the road from the tank plant where Abrams' namesake tank was built early on. One of the places I applied for a job at after I got out of college (that never panned out 😉). Thanks for sharing his story and another great artifact 👍
Oh wow!
I got goose bumps watching this. Thank you so much for showing and teaching so well. You are living my dream trip! ❤🙏
Thanks Erick for sharing the metal of Abram’s in Battle of the 4th Armor in December 1944. Thank you JD for all the work.
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Thank you, JD and Erik! 🇺🇸
What happened here in Bastogne happened first in Luxembourg and why even today Patton is revered and honored. Of course he’s buried at the Luxembourg American cemetery.
The current badass tank, the M1 Abram’s is of course named after the famous armored division general of WWII and Vietnam.
So happy you’re back and posting,I have missed your videos.
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Awesome channel! And thank you for showing the Canadian side of the wars! quite often Canada gets bunched in with British forces and a lot Heros go unmentioned.
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Good video JD. I look forward to all your work. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
another great video that keeps history alive.
Always pleased to see another video posted from this channel.
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Awesome episode brother! Pretty cool to see France and these items through you! Can’t wait for the next one!
The original Cobra King was a parade ground guard at Ferris Barracks, Erlangen, FRG, when I was stationed there as a tanker with the 2/81 Armor of the 1st AD in 1974 &75. I climbed down inside him more than once, and the slew of empty beer cans and roaches showed I hadn´t been the first.
Good times...
NICE, just got home from work and find a present on TH-cam- 12 mins old too.
All of the areas in and around Bastogne I may not see when I am there in September. So much to see.
Man I wish I could travel with you and see all this amazing history 🤙 we appreciate you filming these videos! As a veteran that joined in 2010, I love to learn about how it use to be done back in the day.
I worked on a protection detail while an MP in the Army at the 5th Corp headquarters in Frankfurt Germany called the Abrams Complex named after General Abrams. It was Eisenhower's headquarters after the war and now Goethe University.
Been at that spot last summer. Like a like of iconic places in WW2 this little pillbox (originally built by the Belgians of course) is as innocuous as they come. A spot that had it not been the link up point would not be met with even a “meh” by history hunters passing by.
Jd I recently visited Fort Donelson & I can see why it was one of your favorite places when it comes to Civil war history, it's truly an amazing site to walk & imagine what the soldiers on both sides endured
great history lesson for today. they are always great JD. keep them coming i enjoy them all. thanks Larry
Great Job JD and Erik! I love when Artifacts return to the place where the true hero's fought for our freedom !!! Thank you for keeping History Alive!
I love this channel and learned so much more about the war in my country.
Assenois is also the site where James R. Hendrix’ actions earned him the Medal of Honor.
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Awesome video! My dad was in Tontelange(just south of Bastogne) on the 26th of December supplying the front lines
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through my dad 87th div and VBOB (veterans of the Battle of the Bulge) i met Roscoe Mulvey, who was there at the link up, read" how Patton's tanks saved Bastogne"
Thx, JD (& Erik)
When are you two starting a guided tour business? Sign me up.
Don't tell a Screaming Eagle that they were beseiged. Airborne troops routinely were encircled after seizing a key point ahead of an infantry advance. Since the 101st didn't jump into Bastogne, they were actually in better shape than usual.
After all his amazing bravery and work in WW2 Creitghon Abram’s most deserving becomes a general in Vietnam years later, what a legend!
My father was there . He was in the 11th Armored Division, 42nd Tank Battalion.
Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one
That’s interesting, I served under Abrams in Vietnam
Another great video. Thanks JD
Hi JD. Love the channel. Been watching all of the videos. When will you trek in the USA like you used to in the beginning? You did a great job. USA still has history. Thank you.
Very soon!
I love this videos 😍😍😍 Always same theme, nice edit and you have a very interesting voice! It's always a pleasure to see a new video.
Thank you.
Keep it up JD..
I always wondered where my grandfather served. Today my aunt gave me his book from Pine Camp/4th armored. I haven't found him in it but I also got his 4th armored patch, marksman pin, good conduct pin, European, African middle eastern medal and a rather long poster/photo of Pine Camp. One step closer to figuring out what he did.
Fun fact:
In 1974, General Abrams directed the formation of the first then second Ranger battalions.
Those of us who served in the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions at the onset are celebrating the 50th anniversary this coming October!
- Rangers Lead The Way!!
Great post again, I guess that they were resupplied by land >? Bastogne had heavy air resupply also by the 26th, talk about the C47s and their impact ..
Great video JD
Thanks!!!
My maternal grandfather was an armored engineer in the 4th Armored.
Love your work! ❤
Good job you guys are awesome!!!
Hi JD awesome video thank you
Thank you
I happen to be watching BAND OF BROTHERS right now actually the battle of Bastogne
Creighton Abrams got a tank named after him.
I just bought the cobra king on war thunder, and its good to know the story behind it..
my father was with 3rd Armored, and froze his leg in the trenches. He earned his Bronze Star pulling a buddy to safety from under fire. Sgt. Wilson Cross Dawson.
Very nice
Another superb video but I have one question. How did the Germans build such a substantial pillbox in the short time they were there especially since they were supposed to be on the move. Still it looks like reinforced concrete in the cold damp winter weather at the time. Wasn’t built by the Americans who just arrived also.
Lucky you and Lucky us!
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My great uncle served in the 4th AD and was killed during Battle of the Bulge.
Imagine being in the German army at this point. The “Not fun” stage of the war.
Did the US. name the tank after ABRAMS ??
Yep!
Was the Abrams tank named after Creighton Abrams.
JD, have you ever done a segment on the WW2 “Ghost Army”??
Not yet.
and thus cobra king became the first tank into Bastogne and is currently in Washington DC
CCB was on the left, My Dad was fighting in the middle with CCA, and CCR was on the right. CCA and CCB pinned the Germans with an attack, while CCR under Abrams made a run around the left end into Bastogne. Dad said the only time they ever buttoned up during the war was fighting the 5th German Parachute Division at a small village on a hill called Tintange. They were trying to drop a mortar down the hatches of the US Tanks as they approached up the hilly road.
I was in the 3rd armored division in Germany 85 and 86 could you do something on them for their time in Germany during ww II , I was in 2nd battalion 6th armored the centaurs, Hooah!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Cobra King! @1:10
Abrams died too soon. He was a soldiers general who had a unique opinions of tactics, structure, and politics.
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I love it how an Airborne Combat Engineer was first to greet the tip of the spear with the 4th Armor Division. Essayons!
Does anyone know where I can listen to the 4th armored division songs "by deeds alone" or "men of armor' by Ernest Hoch?
This Abrams guy is the Abrams of the tanks called with that name ?
Yep!
Is the Abrams tank named after him?
Yep!
Wonder is those villages are hunted in some way.. to many sould lost their lifes
Pardon my ignorance but what is a “pill box”
Abraham’s was a true American hero. How would you like to be under the command of George Patton?
Great video you need a new hat
This may not be a popular comment. I always thought that Bradley, along with, Macarthur were the 2 most overrated American generals in WW2. The image at the beginning of the video is a perfect example of that...to me at least. Look at Bradley in his clean, pressed uniform. He is not wearing a coat, wearing gloves. It is like he stepped out of a heated building for a picture. Then look at Patton (our greatest WW2 general) wearing boots, big jacket, carrying gloves, and looking a little worn down. He was fighting a war.
Ole Blood and Guts
Actually, like him or leave him, Omar Bradley was actually known as 'the GI's general'- the GI's loved and respected him- he didn't seem to have as much of an ego or bravado as Patton, and was willing to listen to orders...
Love your work. Thanks for bringing history to life. 🫡🇺🇸
General Abrams was known to my Dad who admired him greatly. Dad was in 4th Armored Division, Combat Command A, 35th Tank Battalion at Bastonge and told me NOT to enlist in the Army during Viet Nam. Dad said that if Abramns did not decisively defeat N Viet Nam in 6 months, then the Politicians did not want to win and I should not get my ass shot at to further their Political aspirations. Abrams was a Patton man and knew how to WIN.
Wow!