BATTLE OF THE BULGE - In the footsteps of the 82nd Airborne Division! Reenactment in the Ardennes
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- Hello my friends! :)
It's time for a new video again!
At February 8th 2020, in the early morning, we went to the Belgian Ardennes for the 82nd Airborne remembrance walk.
Our goal always is to give the people the best impression of a WW2 position, we want them to take a step back in time, and see what it looked like back in 1944 / 1945.
We were here near La Gleize this day to remember the 82nd Airborne Division, who fought really hard in this particular area against Kampfgruppe Peiper / Waffen SS.
75 years ago.. this was a horrible place to be.. thousands of dead and wounded on both Allied an German side.
The Battle of the Bulge officially started on December 16th 1944, and came to an end at January 25th 1945 ( Allied Victory )
We are here to remember the brave men who gave their lives for our freedom, and we want to bring the people close to History.
It's very special to be on such a Historical place, with the same uniform, same equipment, and view.. 75 years later.
You only have to close your eyes, and you can feel the presence of History floating through your veins..
History is important, and we are here to preserve it!
I really hope you enjoy this video!! :)
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My uncle was there. I could tell he was proud, but did not talk much about it. Thank you Uncle Lanson.
My Gentle Pitt Bull thanks uncle Lanson
I do also thank Uncle Lanson.
Thanks Uncle Lanson. Btw Splodium Ur channel is great didnt expect to catch u here
Hard Shell Productions Lmao thanks bro
Hard Shell Productions I mean cmon, my channel is ww2
My grandfather was in the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded. My mom now has his purple heart. Watching this definitely gave me chills and goosebumps. Thank you
Lest we forget
Sam
I'm glad to see that someone finally realized that there was more than one AIRBORNE unit in the Battle of the Bulge. Absolutely NO disrespect to my other Airborne brothers and sisters . I was in the 82nd back in '72 thur '75 . Would give alot to be able to do what you guys do, keep it up. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY
I know what you mean.. that's why i was happy this was about the 82nd!
Respect for you sir!
AATW!!! I served with the 82D 1/325th from 80/84. Thanks for showing the original Airborne Division.
Panzer Kommandants? Anyone? No?...ok
AIRBORNE GRANDPAW “it’s pretty cold!” Shame on you! Remember what the real soldiers went trough in 1944 in their summer clothes..
MiguelJW wow... people like you, disrespecting the veterans. These people are why I am not fond of America. I know when someone’s telling a true story, grandpaw is.
My uncle was in the battle of the bulge and was really messed up mentally from it and lost his toes too frostbite. Thanks for this video it was very cool.
Brave men on all side!
@@PillSharks true I had German family in WW2 and American family in WW2 multiple of them lost their lives.
Bart Gallup
That was the problem there were many German-Americans. That killed their cousins pretty much. The War was truly tragic for everyone and I hate it when I see comments that all German PEOPLE were Nazi Fanatics and hating towards Jewish people. Some Germans hid Jews.
Alabama
@@bogdanmilosevic4176 what do you mean by that.
Hs: We have to be historically correct so I got some real 1944 water
*pours out brown water*
Lol
You're alright BOAH!
How did he drink that!?
And lol
Ha
I served in the 82nd, and 101st Airborne in the 70's,80's and 90's.Thanks for keeping the legacy alive!
Wow, respect for you sir!! :)
32:37 hey that’s my re-enactment group, I was there in the beginning but had to leave early because of some business back home. I was stationed with my friend at the front of the bridge on the .30cal and that’s why you got him standing close by alone, because we were both so uncomfortable laying there in the small part always with our heads up by 90° and eventually we just gave up. It was still fun though, glad to see that they managed to get at least some screen time here
Nice
I was on the 30. near de bunker :)
Stanyy12, hey my dad and I visited you guys, remember I was the one in the Normandy jumper uniform
I see it cool
45 minutes of being on the edge of my seat waiting for the Wermacht Reenactors to crash the party
After: *throws my tv in the garbage*
It was only a remembrance walk read the description it tells you
Schadenfreude i was waiting for Sepp Dietrich’s gang
Tiffany Facemire r/whoosh
Same
HS: I'm not gonna get hurt this time
Saw: Are you sure about that
Ha I thought you meant the 'saw' as in the nickname Hillers Buzzsaw-the MG42
Funny facts
I think I stated before my Grandfather was at the Battle of the Bulge as well. His unit the 1308th Engineering Battalion was on the outskirts of the Ardennes when the call for re-enforcements came down the line as they were building Red Route 1 at the time and had to drop everything in order to get on the trucks and rush north towards the battle.
Thats cool
Nice
my dad was in the 51st Engineer Combat Battalion. Lots of engineers had to drop everything and grab their rifles!
Yo nick u should make a "historically correct" hoody (merch)
Like for nick to seeAnd put HS on the back (for history's secrets).
Its perfect
House of random 2019 he rlly should
@@clt6592 its grammar not grammer hehe
@@clt6592 leave him alone
My grandfather fought in the battle of the bulge, he passed away a couple years ago. My grandmother passed away recently also but she always said that every night he she would have to get up and gently remove the covers off of his feet because the covers bothered his frost bite and would be moaning in pain while he was in bed asleep. He’s always had trouble wearing socks in shoes due to the tenderness of his feet and toes. He was the best man I’ve ever known.
I love these reenactments they always good
That's good news!
I know (@_@)
@@History-Secrets halo daar
Yeah
Mom: History secrets has uploaded a new video.
Me: Let's have a party!
Hahaha! XD
History Secrets XD
As a retired US Army officer who was fortunate enough to live in The Netherlands for 15 years, I walked the "In the Footsteps" walk 3 times. They were always amazing events. My wife and I also did the Bastogne Historical Walk 14 times. It is truly amazing to see all these reinactors .keeping the history alive with their uniforms and vehicles. I salute them all for their efforts!
Watching from Canada 🇨🇦, had 2 great uncles and my grandfather who served for Canada and my grandmother served for the RAF , what I wouldn’t give to visits these places love your videos!!!!! My great uncles helmet is on display at the national war museum in Ottawa, bullet went threw it ...thankfully my great uncle survived , he couldn’t say the same for the soldier that fired the shot unfortunately.
Right on guys, also I love the Steve1989MRE reference!! 🤘🏻👍🏻🍺 lets get this out on a tray. Nice, mkay! Nice hiss. @ 18:40
SgtRoszell:CIB-11Bang yes lmao!
I love the battle of the bludge my great grandfather fought in the battle he was part of the 101st airborne division unfortunately he was captured and brought to a POW camp but after the war he was liberated and came home.
Gabe Masland what was his name?
Glad to hear that
You love battle of bulge? Wtf are you idiot?
@@Jonjs99 how do u have 8 subscribers but no videos
I can imagine some old people having too much to drink the night before , hangovers , driving by and thinking they are in a Time Warp or Twilight Zone.
@a10warthog61 how is she "stupid"
Nice. I was just binging History Secrets, clicked “videos” and this was posted 5 minutes ago. PERFECT
Hehe, just in time! :)
Cool
This guy deserves way more subscribers, he keeps me laughing while learning
This battle is deep for my family. Two grand uncles fought on the Normandy invasion. One capture at this very battle. Two German Americans fighting for their lives in the fatherland. I'm researching this battle in their honour. Rest in Peace Uncle Eddy and Normon!
Ur uncles are in heaven😇 I wish them the best life in heaven and i thank them for their bravery🙏🏻🙏🏻
Video should’ve been titled “watch Nick hurt himself” lmao
All his vids could be called that
It really should have
I don't know why, but I find the idea of night-driving particularly soothing.
My dad was in the 82nd airborne and I am following in his footsteps as that I always looked up to (no pun intended) and believed in the airborne so I joined the 82nd airborne.the skies belong to the 101st and 82nd
I wish I was there, I’ll never forget the sacrifices those men made
We will always remember!
Maybe next time! :)
I have a great uncle that fought at the Battle of the Bulge
I remember many years ago doing a battlefield tour of the Ardennes & that King Tiger you drove past on the corner had something to do with SS Peiper, I think that was the furthest point his battle group reached due to lack of fuel, soooo much history there, awesome post, THANK YOU!
17:30 Everyone when accidentally burning their finger: ouch Nick when accidentally burning his finger: lelelele
My great uncle was in the battle of the bulge, I’m not quite sure what he did but I know he took part in it. He is still alive, around 96 years old. Though I see him a lot he never remembers who I am but what can ya do, I love him tho.
God bless your great uncle! Because of him, we are all now free today!
HiTechOilCo Well thank you, I will tell him this when I see him next
I salute to your uncle, I hope he has had a great time in his life!
The Battle of the Bulge wasn’t won by the heroic stand of the 101st in Bastogne. It was won by the fierce determination of small unit resistance by Army units who were overrun in the initial attack. The battle was determined by the small mixed units who out of supply, surrounded, out of command communication, chose to fight. The accumulated delay of this resistance caused a fatal delay in the timetable of the German advance. The battle was won by the mindset of the average American soldier in the field.
Combat Engineers stopped the German advance at several points
Germany's lack of oil was a major factor as well. Had they had the supplies they needed for that advance, they WOULD have reached Antwerp very quickly..
Great video, I'd like to come as a spectator some say. Thanks to you and your countrymen for keeping the memory of my brothers alive. I was 82nd in the 80s and 90s.
Thank you for your service!
Love these vids, REALLY love the re-enactments they are really good!
Thank you so much!!
Yeah me to
I was waiting for this video since I was there for this week end! And finally you made this great video!
I was there as a medic from the 101 Airborne Division!
I had to share this to my Facebook page. My uncle, who died in a Korean POW Camp was 82nd Airborne during WWII.
Can’t wait to start re-enacting! Gosh! Nick, you are my idol! Also, I’m glad to see that you had some fun! Love the MG boxes and that awesome Brodie helmet!
Reenacting is awesome for sure!
I'm glad you liked the video!
Thing: gets dirty. Hs: Historycal correct!
Good to see a young lad keeping history alive
Thank you for posting these videos, we should never forget the great sacrifice made by these men for the liberty for so many.
Awesome video Nick as always. It was a good job that Mark was there to see too your finger.Also there was nothing wrong with the corn beef , it lasts for years. I watched the film of Battle of the Bulge a few nights ago such a sad film.Keep on doing what you do.TakeCare and KeepSafe.🥰😀😷🦋🏴
As a functioning male, I too have trouble with the battle of the bulge.
Just Some Guy without a Mustache it’s more like “battle of the nub”
@@michaelshittmann5325 - "nub"? You had an amputation and now you only have a nub?
HiTechOilCo no it was a bad joke
I hope you're talking about the bulge of your ego at the expense of the men who fought and died in this battle.
Something or Other Inc. The war of chodes
hey man, I ALWAYS enjoy your videos and have been watching for quite a while ...
I just want to give you a big compliment for all the videos you make for us ... I also enjoy your Reenactment a lot ...
Groetjes ui Limburg...
Your channel is the best I’ve ever seen. Your passion, enthusiasm and love for the 2WW is very refreshing. Keep up the great work.
Every time you hear "Historically Correct" take a shot
Matthew Ash I’m gonna be drunk asf
I wish I could be there and offer Finnish liquor, vintage 1942 replica.
www.alko.fi/en/tuotteet/103996/Puolustuslaitos-Leikattua/
Dies of alcohol poisoning
*Historically Accurate*
I’m waisted 🤪
Matthew Ash god everyone is gonna be drunk af
HI Nick love this video. Brings back some happy years of reenacting 101st Airborne in the UK. I experienced so much nostalgia from these events and spent a fortune on both US and German kit over the years. Would love to go over to the Arden and attend an event with you and Mark. Keep up with great videos mate.
My great uncle fought in the battle of the bulge and died from injuries sustained about 2 days after the war was over.
It's funny how I'm watching your videos over and over just because i Love them
That's really nice to hear, i'm glad you like them!!
Nick: *bleeding bad*
Also nick:” I can say something cool again!”
*wiles blood on his pants*
That looked like a lot of fun! And thank God you have your friend as a super medic! Ouch! Otherwise, it’s awesome to see that many people coming to celebrate history. Finally, I never seen a museum sell relics, now that’s freaking awesome 👏🏻 ! Plus the prices are really good! Keep it up Nick :) and that corn beef looked very, very suspicious loool! Better eat pineapple 🍍 ! 😉😉
15:37 how do you make them? They look very detailed.
nederland hoi
awesome! I keep bingewatching your channel! Its amazing!
Thank you for posting this amazing content u really are amazing and so are u videos! Thx!
My great grandpa fought in the battle of the bulge
g. e. i perductions ice did he survive
Yes and he is still alive he is in his 70s but he was a sgt in the explosion ditachment called the diper bergade because he was very young but he also fought in the dark forest with his 2 brothers the 2 brothers are still alive also in there 70s
Sadly the 3rd brother was kia
26:22. The look on Marc’s face when you pointed out the traffic mishap was hilarious.
When in combat you MUST keep all your weapons with you at ALL TIMES... even when sleeping. You wouldn't put down your primary weapon and walk off to go set up signs. Just something I noticed from being trained to do so... You may have to get up and leave in a moment, without ever being able to return. What you don't have with you on your person you should be prepared to leave behind, and never get it back. I have experienced several situations like this, and was very glad I kept my gear/weapon(s) close.
Now I don't know why the fcuk I'm even posting this. Oh well...
That said, Great Show and info and historical gear! I LOVE your channel! 😀😃🙂🙃😊
Awesome stuff as always! thanks for sharing, loved the museum tour at the end! Keep up the great work Nick!
Thanks, i'm glad you liked it!
Great video as always Nick! Love the effort you put into every single one of your videos. Looking foward to the SS helmet video!
Thank you so much, i'm glad you like it!
i found a historical oil lamp just laying in my front yard
hell yeah!
thanks for uploading!
My father was in Shwienfurt with the 25th devotion.Your reinactments are right on.good job.
18:06 "Original Water from 1944" 😂
Its funny because i was on a "Tour De Krieg" with my father and we went to the Ardennes. It was the exact same things we saw.
such a great video, thank you guys!
its always a good day when nick uploads
Hs, just keep doing this videos
They're great and we learn a lot with them n' with your love to history!!!
Pd: My greatgrandfather was in the 250-th wheermacht infanterie division
In the "Spanish Blau division" if you could make something about this unit It would be awesome!!!
GreeTTinGs from Spain!!!!🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Perico de los palotes yo también soy de españa
Watch and share (while you still can) the most forbidden documentary ever published and banned from youtube in its entirety: "Europa The Last Battle" at archive-dot-org. The victors write the history.
@@OttoVonBismarck-pq4vr Ole ahiiií!!!!!!
@@Ronnie-Jones fack off
Ronnie Jones History writes itself in different ways
HS: M1 Garand in my hand Me: 1944 rhymes
Hey i really love ur vids keep this channel alive mate!!!!!
My dad was a WWII. He was supposed to go to North Africa, but was diverted to Alaska when the Japanese invaded Aleutian Islands. Thank you for your interest in the history, guys, and keeping it alive!
Nick sees a ww shop: There’s no way we leaving without spending our money
My great grandpa was in the battle of the bulge. I have a question: can you make a video on how to make rations? That would really help
Nick, you are so crazy! And I really like it :)
I always enjoy your road trips.
I love your videos I have watch almost every single one!
Thank you so much, I'm so happy to hear that!!
You inspire me so much as I want to be like you when I’m older. Im going to be a British paratrooper re-enactor and also I want to have a ww2 American jeep that I can do to restore and have realistic British paratrooper colours and then go on reactments and events like you do. I want to also make new friends and meet more people like you.👍😀
Good luck to you! Your interest in history is admirable! :) In regards to history I tell people, "We can not know where we are *going* if we do not know where we have *been*". Studying history so as to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past is so very important and can save millions of lives. 85 million people died in WWII. :( Never again!
HiTechOilCo thank you for appreciating who I am and what I want to be😀👍
No, dont go to army
Jane May I’m not joining the army I want to be in a re-enactment group and meet people with the same interests as me. I’m studying horticulture at college at the moment to become a gardener anyway that’s a part of the hobby I want to do when I’m older.
Can we please get a t shirt that says “History correct “
you captured the "hurry up and wait" perfectly in this video. love it
My grandfather served there, not many stories of it but enough. He was a machine gunner and driver with the 75th Infantry. Thanks for the video Nick?
Man I wish I was as lucky as you and that I was allowed to keep WW2 stuff. I bought a lot of German ww2 gear for reenactments but instead my parents made me send it all back. I am a huge WW2 history fanatic and I like the Germans a lot because of the things they did is interesting I'm not saying I like Nazis not even a bit. But it just fascinates me of the history and I can't really go that far with it. Today is a sad day.
That is indeed sad. My parents allow me to collect whatever I do please. I hope you get to collect more soon
The Lancaster’s are beautiful I live in Lancaster and a couple years ago we had one of the final originals had its final fly over Lancaster and what a site to be hold
Your vids are so long and entertaining and I love them keep up the good wook
I am Turkish and I follow you here Greetings to Belgium and I watch the videos fondly
Hs: They used to fold up the rations really small the throw it away
*Casually looks around then throws it away and leaves it*
When your dutch and u missed the rencatment 😭😭
Lol love your profile pic
My great grandpa was on the third wave of omaha beach on d day he was a corporal I love all your videos and have been watching for 2 years now
Well done keep the history alive. Thank you.
me everytime it's historically correct 26:23
🤣🤣
Me sees all there relics my Brian I WANT ALL OF THAT
Hans you have been sniffing glue lately huh?
@@NickariusSN yes
@@redneckmafia9009 ay dude same! :D
Love ur videos man keep going
Awesome video as always
Nooo! Im two hours late! :(
Im only 2 hours late aswell
those who disliked I feel bad for them
I love seeing your reenactmets they are super cool
Thank you! Finally a video that acknowledges a unit other than the 101 was in the Ardennes.
HS: "1944 cracker"
Me:"I know they are supposed to last 100 years but... I don't think tats healthy"
I love watching these reinactments! These inspired me to do my own with Nerf lol.😂 plz pin this by the way.
great video Nik, Crikey bleeding again be careful i remember you cut yourself in the other video too , as always fully enjoyed watching your video
Great video like always ! :)
Could you make a "tutorial" how you making your coffee and orange juice ration?
edword 1321: I second that
I third that
"Far from being the Great Satan, I would say that we are the Great Protector. We have sent men and women from the armed forces of the United States to other parts of the world throughout the past century to put down oppression. We defeated Fascism. We defeated Communism. We saved Europe in World War I and World War II. We were willing to do it, glad to do it. We went to Korea. We went to Vietnam. All in the interest of preserving the rights of people. And when all those conflicts were over, what did we do? Did we stay and conquer? Did we say, "Okay, we defeated Germany. Now Germany belongs to us? We defeated Japan, so Japan belongs to us"? No. What did we do? We built them up. We gave them democratic systems which they have embraced totally to their soul. And did we ask for any land? No, the only land we ever asked for was enough land to bury our dead. And that is the kind of nation we are". Gen.Colin Powell, U.S. Army.
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by far my favorite history secrets video
I subbed to your channel, your content is amazing