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I knew two of these types of gentlemen.... They were my grandfathers. One was in the Navy and was a loader for the 40mm AA guns serving in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Richard M. Rowell earning six battle stars but also more than likely mistakenly sunk the submarine USS Seawolf. I can only remember my grandfather speaking of that incident once and it was very briefly.... I think it ate at him for the rest of his life. My other grandfather was an Infantryman who served in the 35 ID, landing at Omaha Beach first week of July, 1944 and fighting all the way to Hanover, Germany where they finished the war. My grandfather never, ever spoke of it. Two of the greatest people I have ever known and they fully personified the term "The Greatest Generation"
@@marcelmallory2761 My Father Served in The British Merchant Navy, he took part in The North Atlantic Convoys going to Murmansk in Russia. It was something that he also never liked to talk about. It was only when I was older and started to ask him things that he indulged me. I think that it was probably that he thought I would be more able to understand things now being older but I can only imagine what he really went through and the same goes for the Gentlemen in this video. They were all a special breed of person and we owe them more than we can ever repay. God Bless Them 🙏
“Pill boxes, barbed wire, booby traps. Other than that a piece of cake.” Priceless at nearly 100 years old. Just lost my father last summer at 97. He was in the 15th Air Force in Italy 44-45. According to him they were an ordinary generation that were required to do some extraordinary things.
Pretty moving to see Jake going through his memories in the museum and finally unveiling the memorial. Jake's story is chapter 17 of "The Rifle 2" for those of you who may not have read it yet. I know you spent more time in the area and I hope to see more in a future episode 👍
@@jamesdellaneve9005 thank you! I’m not sure what enlisted rank he was before he became an officer but I seen a picture of him with the rank of sergeant first class in the old air core uniform. Then he ended up retiring as a Lt Colonel. He was in the Berlin airlift as well
I have watched this episode four times today. JD this is the best episode that you have ever featured on this channel. I cry at just seeing these guys. They are true heroes and the reason why we all do what we do in this community. I’m jealous you got to do this man. God had a plan for you when you started this channel on a whim from a challenge from your students. I believe that this entire channel and its history has led you to this point. I have to believe this was God’s purpose behind you starting this channel. Awesome episode and thanks for always being a friend and mentor.
Wow - I cried on this one. It would be great to see these videos picked up by Amazon or Netflix to highlight the stories of so many brave men and women of our greatest generation. Never Forget!!
This episode brought to us the opportunity to witness a quiet yet extraordinary moment. The return of a WWII Veteran to where history was made some 79 years ago in his life, was deeply moving. Indeed, all the four Veterans present represented the same profound truth - that we all of us owe our liberty to their efforts, and the sacrifice of all their brothers that never made it back from those foreign fields. Thank you JD.
Oh wow... I absolutely lost it when they started the ceremony outside the museum and the German fella started talking about the American soldiers they gave their lives in that forest, and he gave gratitude to them and recognized why they were there. The tears are still falling as I'm writing this, but it's not necessarily from sadness (maybe a little) but of appreciation and because of just how damn proud I am of those men and those that never made it home. I'm so happy that those four were able to make it there, and Jake was able to see the memorial, there, in his honor. Thank you for sharing this with us JD. I look forward to the next few videos that you filmed while there. So amazing.
It always amazes me how these vets that are in their 90’s look great for their age. They are some tough individuals even in their 90’s. The greatest generation. They grew up in an era that you didn’t have all the amenities of today and a different set of morals. Today’s kids have no idea how hard life was back then and have it too easy.
I can't imagine how these 4 veterans went through this museum without thinking about the horrors they witnessed in that terrible war!! may God grant them peace in this life and the Next ❤
I've only cried 3 times in my adult life...when my mother passed, when my fater passed and during this episode of History Underground. Good job gentleman.
To Doc you did your job to save guys in your regiment. I used to belong to the 2/12 Infantry (Mechanized) 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Carson Colorado. Combat Medics like you are the saviors of infantrymen who get wounded. You went through hell, I have the upmost respect for Combat Medics. Well done Doc!!!
Absolutely beautiful and moving. These things bring tears to my eyes because of the tragedy of war we still can't seem to stop. I along with many I am sure long for the day war is but a long past memory in human history. When I first met my future grandfather-in-law who fought in the Bulge and was taken prisoner, my wife-to-be told him how I was in the Army guard. I will never forget the look of sadness that came over his face and all he said was "So young". I was 19 at the time. So much respect to these brave survivors to go back and for all that didn't make it out of this forest. On both sides.
Had the pleasure of going to the Hurtgen Forrest back in 2007 with a tour lead by a former German soldier. He took us to the various places in the forest, where the US aid station was, where US soldiers were killed by artillery because they insisted on giving them Thanksgiving dinner. The evergreen forest was untouched in some areas and spent shell casings could still be seen on the ground. We went into the back garden of a man who found a dead US soldier many years later, he erected a small shrine in honor of the fallen man. They told me whenever they find a body they always call the US embassy first as they know they will do a proper investigation of the remains, I believe bodies are still being recovered today
Gret thank you to all veterans, this must have been a horrible fight! Huertgen is one of my favorite forests to go hiking, living in Belgium it is pretty close to our border, superb views up on those hills, and quite some interesting bunkers to see, it gives a good impression how difficult it must have been in WWII.
A moving and poignant video. These elderly gentlemen are such modest heroes and the indescribable sights which Jake Ruser saw as a medic must still haunt him today. It is humbling to hear the veterans' stories of their Hell on Earth in the Hurtgen Forest. I'm British and one of my other WW2 interests is Bomber Command; I would like to know where the two USAAF men were based in England. Thanks JD to you and your team for arranging this memorable trip. Merry Christmas from this side of the Pond!
Both of my Grandfathers served and passed on now.. One in the Navy/SeaBee's building runways throughout the Philippians, the other Army Air Corp as a rescue pilot all over Europe. Incredible that we still have some of these amazing humans still with us.
i m french 46 year,my grand father french soldier " poche de Lille" in 1940 ,after prisonner in war in germany , the us soldier liberate ; this video is very emotionnal for me, respect to the us veteran ,and respect for allied troupes,thank you ,thank you very much for your services
A very touching end and tribute in the video. I must admit, a tear does come to my eye when thinking about how few we have left, of the greatest generation.
11:50 I'm living in Düren. On november 16th 1944, 474 bombers of the Royal Airforce dropped 2751 tons of bombs in just 21 minutes. It was the most devastating bombing run, the last of 51 recorded on Düren. Together with Jülich, which is just 20km to the north, it was the most destroyed city in germany. From the 6431 houses, only 13 remained undamaged and 3128 people died in that final bombing. Both cities were strategic targets to the allies because of their role as "transportation hubs" for the german army. The germans cleared the streets in a day or two and the railway station wasn't hit at all, so mission failed I guess? I really have to visit the Hürtgen Forest Museum, shame I haven't yet - living so close by. Lovely video, it's great seeing these veterans doing well and hearing their memories!
To me the Medics are true heros. They were and still are a unique brand of soldier. While many men who they treated didn't survive many did because of these brave men known as medics. If they give the M.O.H to those who displayed bravery to the highest degree then all medics should have received the M.O.H. Looks like it going to be a great series J.D. and thank you for honoring these men of the greatest generation who are still with us and be able to share their experiences with us. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
I was stationed in Germany with the Army back from 1998-2001 and on long four day weekends I would drive to Belgium and Luxembourg and tour the Battle of the Bulge sites...loved every minute of it...I only went to the Huertgen Forest once for a brief few hours...liked it but I knew I didn't see all I should have...oh if The History Underground was around back then!...it would have be an immense help in planning and guiding my trips....I realize that I drove through so many small towns and villages featured in "Then & Now" images and never knowing about their part in the Bulge battle....your channel and others like it are a godsend for history buffs like me...keep up the great work!
My great grandfather was a medic in WW2 an he was born in 1924 I think he would be 99 years old today. He was awesome ! He was awarded a purple 💜 heart for taking sniper fire, one round hit him right across his throat and luckily grazed him for him moving his head just at the right moment. He also was awarded the medal they give for saving lives, i can't remember what it is called but he got it for saving lives !
I had the priveledge of growing up with everyone of my uncles and dad was ww2 veterans. You couldn't through a rock without hitting a ww2 vet. And also knew a few ww1 veterans. And worked with several vets in the coal mines. That generation of men was one of a kind. I realized that i loved them all in their own way.
I just wanted to say, I got really excited when watching the intro into this video. I have recently started listening to the Rifle 2 on Audible and was excited to see faces to names that I have heard stories of. I'm so happy that these gentlemen were able to go back with where they fought and see the memorial to theirs's and their comrades in arms sacrifice.
Dad was in 26th Infantry, First Infantry Division. He served in the Infantry from North Africa, Sicily, Omaha Beach, Hurtgen Forest, and was wounded and invalided out to Valley Forge Military Hospital on December 21, 1944.
JD, that one brought tears to my eyes. And I'm an Australian. What absolute quality documentary making! And to think, you had to be pushed by your students, to start this channel. I'm glad. 👍
These are Hero’s , Hero’s on Both sides Of the Fight. I hope the Things these Men witnessed will never be seen again and When they Pass May the memories never Fade from Thought
These ww2 vets still look like they can kick butt. Good for them with their longevity. Heroes, everyone of them. Thanks for sharing them with us. Cant wait for thr next episodes. Great job on this video.
Thanks to Jake,there are Generations of Greatfull descendents,for would not of had the opportunity to walk this earth without his bravery and determination. An entire Generation owes you,Jake eternal graditude. Thank you for showing us why your Generation us called the Greatest Generation. Im privileged to have gotten to see such an honor bestowed on a great man. Thank you for allowing us to see such an event. Bless you.
Great to see some content on the Hürtgen, and GREAT to see the vets! I was all through that area when I was stationed fairly close by at Spangdahlem. Looking forward to more!
I was down in K-Town Germany in the 80s and visited this area many many times during the early 80s. Spent hours walking the Kall Trail from Vossenach to Kommerscheidt to Schmidt. You really have to walk this area in foul weather during the early winter to get a good appreciation for what the men of the 28th ID went through in that area. In the Official Army history someone said it was the “battle that never should have been fought”. The Germans were dumbfounded as to why we would even tried!
Many thx JD for going to the Hurtgen; my father in law was a company Commander's radio op there; he was WIA near the Kaal trail in Dec '44. My wife and I toured the Hurtgen in 2019 when we lived in Germany (Ramstein AB); we had a guide and used my father in law's unit history to dead reackon to a place we determined was close to where he was WIA. I walked across the Kaal "river", crossed that famous bridge I hope you'll visit, walking up the hill toward Schmidt. You'll pass a US tank's tread on the way up the hill. Looking forward to your additional Hurtgen vidoes. Merry Christmas!
OMG JD. If the rest of the series are this powerful (and no doubt about that) then everybody will be just a total wreck. Great job as always. Hope you are feeling better and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, and your family .
My great Uncle who just passed away a couple years back was a bombardier on a B-17 and I believe he was in the same Unit. His name was Perry Kerr. There is an audio recorded interview of him online if you google his name. His older brother John Kerr was in the Marines 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, and their youngest brother Son Kerr was in the infantry in the army, I am not sure which unit but I do know he fault at the Bridge of Ramagen. Greatest generation hands down. I have so much stuff they brought home from WWII, Japanese swords, pictures, a canteen still covered in dry blood and guts, my grandfather found it in a pool of blood with a dead Japanese imperial soldier, we have a German bayonet and all kinds of other things.
Has anyone have a grandfather uncle etc in the 9th US Inf Div? Because they liberated my family and others in forced labour camp. I would love to speak to one and thank them. They saved my mum a 4yr old, and many others who lived but haunted for life. There are things you just can't unsee. Excellent thanks this is very sad but interesting.
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also kinda ironic that they fly in a lufthanza plane they maintained all the german warplanes
To me meeting one of those gentleman would be more of an honor than meeting any pro athlete or actor
When I was a kid my dad took me to the museum of flight in Seattle to meet the radio operator from the Memphis belle. I'll never forget that
I knew two of these types of gentlemen.... They were my grandfathers. One was in the Navy and was a loader for the 40mm AA guns serving in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Richard M. Rowell earning six battle stars but also more than likely mistakenly sunk the submarine USS Seawolf. I can only remember my grandfather speaking of that incident once and it was very briefly.... I think it ate at him for the rest of his life. My other grandfather was an Infantryman who served in the 35 ID, landing at Omaha Beach first week of July, 1944 and fighting all the way to Hanover, Germany where they finished the war. My grandfather never, ever spoke of it. Two of the greatest people I have ever known and they fully personified the term "The Greatest Generation"
Likewise man. The only WW2 vet I’ve met was my great grandad. With the few that are left I need to make something happen 😢
@@marcelmallory2761 My Father Served in The British Merchant Navy, he took part in The North Atlantic Convoys going to Murmansk in Russia. It was something that he also never liked to talk about. It was only when I was older and started to ask him things that he indulged me. I think that it was probably that he thought I would be more able to understand things now being older but I can only imagine what he really went through and the same goes for the Gentlemen in this video. They were all a special breed of person and we owe them more than we can ever repay. God Bless Them 🙏
1000 percent agree! Greatest generation!
All I can say to the veterans: Thank you for your service.
Thank you for our freedom
“Pill boxes, barbed wire, booby traps. Other than that a piece of cake.” Priceless at nearly 100 years old. Just lost my father last summer at 97. He was in the 15th Air Force in Italy 44-45. According to him they were an ordinary generation that were required to do some extraordinary things.
Pretty moving to see Jake going through his memories in the museum and finally unveiling the memorial. Jake's story is chapter 17 of "The Rifle 2" for those of you who may not have read it yet. I know you spent more time in the area and I hope to see more in a future episode 👍
Yeah, we’ve got a lot more coming from the Hurtgen.
There are times when you are so thunderstruck, that there are no words to convey your pride in your armed forces.
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I'm not crying, you're crying! Well Done JD! Great History and Tribute! Thank you for Keeping History Alive!!!
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for this. My grandpa was in a B17 as well. Gunner, flight engineer. He enlisted in September 1939. Served 30+ years.
WW2 - Korea - Vietnam
Wow! God Bless him. What was his ending rank?
@@jamesdellaneve9005 thank you! I’m not sure what enlisted rank he was before he became an officer but I seen a picture of him with the rank of sergeant first class in the old air core uniform. Then he ended up retiring as a Lt Colonel. He was in the Berlin airlift as well
I have watched this episode four times today. JD this is the best episode that you have ever featured on this channel. I cry at just seeing these guys. They are true heroes and the reason why we all do what we do in this community. I’m jealous you got to do this man. God had a plan for you when you started this channel on a whim from a challenge from your students. I believe that this entire channel and its history has led you to this point. I have to believe this was God’s purpose behind you starting this channel. Awesome episode and thanks for always being a friend and mentor.
Thanks man. Appreciate that.
Man JD you all know how to get the eyes watering, gets me thinking of my uncles that served in WWII. I'm now anxiously awaiting the next episode.
Wow - I cried on this one. It would be great to see these videos picked up by Amazon or Netflix to highlight the stories of so many brave men and women of our greatest generation. Never Forget!!
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This episode brought to us the opportunity to witness a quiet yet extraordinary moment. The return of a WWII Veteran to where history was made some 79 years ago in his life, was deeply moving. Indeed, all the four Veterans present represented the same profound truth - that we all of us owe our liberty to their efforts, and the sacrifice of all their brothers that never made it back from those foreign fields. Thank you JD.
Thanks JD and Andrew for the presentations and introducing us to the WWII vets. Amazing 101 yrs old.
Oh wow... I absolutely lost it when they started the ceremony outside the museum and the German fella started talking about the American soldiers they gave their lives in that forest, and he gave gratitude to them and recognized why they were there. The tears are still falling as I'm writing this, but it's not necessarily from sadness (maybe a little) but of appreciation and because of just how damn proud I am of those men and those that never made it home. I'm so happy that those four were able to make it there, and Jake was able to see the memorial, there, in his honor. Thank you for sharing this with us JD. I look forward to the next few videos that you filmed while there. So amazing.
Absolutely the most important channel on TH-cam. So informative and inspiring, keeping history alive for the next generation.
Thank you. I appreciate that. Hope that others are finding some value in it and sharing it with others.
How beautiful an honor to those men who served in battle and, Jack who was a medic! Glad to be back watching your channel again!
Thank you kindly
Respect to all the vets ❤not too many of the old boys left😢 wealth of knowledge! Thank you for your presentation
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It always amazes me how these vets that are in their 90’s look great for their age. They are some tough individuals even in their 90’s. The greatest generation. They grew up in an era that you didn’t have all the amenities of today and a different set of morals. Today’s kids have no idea how hard life was back then and have it too easy.
My dear father in law served in the 4th Division.
Where would we be without these men and women. I thank them from the bottom of my heart !!
I can't imagine how these 4 veterans went through this museum without thinking about the horrors they witnessed in that terrible war!! may God grant them peace in this life and the Next ❤
That image of Mr. Ruser placing his hand on an old medic's helmet...wow....very emotional..very powerful
Well done, as always. Hurtgen Forest was ruthless fighting. Thanks for sharing this and these four veterans
Makes you feel good watching this. Think of what they each did - such unassuming people. Each one is amazing and inspiring.
I've only cried 3 times in my adult life...when my mother passed, when my fater passed and during this episode of History Underground. Good job gentleman.
Another great video. You're doing us a huge service by making these. I'm looking forward to seeing the gentlemen return to the battlefield.
To Doc you did your job to save guys in your regiment. I used to belong to the 2/12 Infantry (Mechanized) 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Carson Colorado. Combat Medics like you are the saviors of infantrymen who get wounded. You went through hell, I have the upmost respect for Combat Medics. Well done Doc!!!
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My Dad was in the Hurtgen Forest. If he were alive to see this he would have cried. I did. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful and moving. These things bring tears to my eyes because of the tragedy of war we still can't seem to stop. I along with many I am sure long for the day war is but a long past memory in human history. When I first met my future grandfather-in-law who fought in the Bulge and was taken prisoner, my wife-to-be told him how I was in the Army guard. I will never forget the look of sadness that came over his face and all he said was "So young". I was 19 at the time.
So much respect to these brave survivors to go back and for all that didn't make it out of this forest. On both sides.
Had the pleasure of going to the Hurtgen Forrest back in 2007 with a tour lead by a former German soldier. He took us to the various places in the forest, where the US aid station was, where US soldiers were killed by artillery because they insisted on giving them Thanksgiving dinner. The evergreen forest was untouched in some areas and spent shell casings could still be seen on the ground. We went into the back garden of a man who found a dead US soldier many years later, he erected a small shrine in honor of the fallen man. They told me whenever they find a body they always call the US embassy first as they know they will do a proper investigation of the remains, I believe bodies are still being recovered today
Was your tour guide Volker L by any chance?
@@bobleicht5295 been a while but that sounds right
My father was a WW2 veteran. 101st 506. Thank you for doing these videos. It has me thinking of my father
Gret thank you to all veterans, this must have been a horrible fight! Huertgen is one of my favorite forests to go hiking, living in Belgium it is pretty close to our border, superb views up on those hills, and quite some interesting bunkers to see, it gives a good impression how difficult it must have been in WWII.
This is such a cool video! Amazing to see actual veterans, and to visit where they fought is just unreal.
That was a very special moment. Huge thanks to all those who made it happen.
Greatest generation of warriors ever to walk the planet. Pure bravery
What an outstanding moment captured. Thank you for this. Means a lot to see these veterans recognized for their enormous contribution to mankind.
A moving and poignant video. These elderly gentlemen are such modest heroes and the indescribable sights which Jake Ruser saw as a medic must still haunt him today. It is humbling to hear the veterans' stories of their Hell on Earth in the Hurtgen Forest. I'm British and one of my other WW2 interests is Bomber Command; I would like to know where the two USAAF men were based in England. Thanks JD to you and your team for arranging this memorable trip. Merry Christmas from this side of the Pond!
Awesome video. Tobias Kreuzmann does so much to keep the memory of the Hurtgenwald alive.
We're all crying-thank you so much for this video-and thank you to our veterans and active military-your bravery is humbling, to say the least.
101 years old, WOW. I can only imagine the stories and advice that young man could give.
Both of my Grandfathers served and passed on now.. One in the Navy/SeaBee's building runways throughout the Philippians, the other Army Air Corp as a rescue pilot all over Europe. Incredible that we still have some of these amazing humans still with us.
i m french 46 year,my grand father french soldier " poche de Lille" in 1940 ,after prisonner in war in germany , the us soldier liberate ; this video is very emotionnal for me, respect to the us veteran ,and respect for allied troupes,thank you ,thank you very much for your services
A very touching end and tribute in the video. I must admit, a tear does come to my eye when thinking about how few we have left, of the greatest generation.
Boys in Nam haven’t been less brave , but nobody cries for them.
@@samkangal8428 that’s a pretty bold assumption. I’ve met a few Vietnam vets in my time. My respect for them is no less.
May God continue to bless these men from America's greatest generation. It will be an extremely somber day when the last WWII veteran passes.
11:50 I'm living in Düren. On november 16th 1944, 474 bombers of the Royal Airforce dropped 2751 tons of bombs in just 21 minutes. It was the most devastating bombing run, the last of 51 recorded on Düren. Together with Jülich, which is just 20km to the north, it was the most destroyed city in germany. From the 6431 houses, only 13 remained undamaged and 3128 people died in that final bombing.
Both cities were strategic targets to the allies because of their role as "transportation hubs" for the german army. The germans cleared the streets in a day or two and the railway station wasn't hit at all, so mission failed I guess?
I really have to visit the Hürtgen Forest Museum, shame I haven't yet - living so close by.
Lovely video, it's great seeing these veterans doing well and hearing their memories!
how good is it to see veterans going back, awesome beautiful episode thanks to all 👏👏👏
every class on school must see these real heroes who fought for them freedom. heroes salute
To me the Medics are true heros. They were and still are a unique brand of soldier. While many men who they treated didn't survive many did because of these brave men known as medics. If they give the M.O.H to those who displayed bravery to the highest degree then all medics should have received the M.O.H. Looks like it going to be a great series J.D. and thank you for honoring these men of the greatest generation who are still with us and be able to share their experiences with us. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
I was stationed in Germany with the Army back from 1998-2001 and on long four day weekends I would drive to Belgium and Luxembourg and tour the Battle of the Bulge sites...loved every minute of it...I only went to the Huertgen Forest once for a brief few hours...liked it but I knew I didn't see all I should have...oh if The History Underground was around back then!...it would have be an immense help in planning and guiding my trips....I realize that I drove through so many small towns and villages featured in "Then & Now" images and never knowing about their part in the Bulge battle....your channel and others like it are a godsend for history buffs like me...keep up the great work!
My great grandfather was a medic in WW2 an he was born in 1924 I think he would be 99 years old today. He was awesome ! He was awarded a purple 💜 heart for taking sniper fire, one round hit him right across his throat and luckily grazed him for him moving his head just at the right moment. He also was awarded the medal they give for saving lives, i can't remember what it is called but he got it for saving lives !
Love videos showing people who were there. Cant be replaced
I had the priveledge of growing up with everyone of my uncles and dad was ww2 veterans. You couldn't through a rock without hitting a ww2 vet. And also knew a few ww1 veterans. And worked with several vets in the coal mines. That generation of men was one of a kind. I realized that i loved them all in their own way.
Andrew's book is fantastic.
Great video. Very interesting ! I felt like a fellow traveler. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
My great grandfather was killed here its awesome to see his sacrifice isnt forgotten
Love this charpter! Wonderful experience you have and share with us. Super thanks. These Men are very courageous and special 🥰
I just wanted to say, I got really excited when watching the intro into this video. I have recently started listening to the Rifle 2 on Audible and was excited to see faces to names that I have heard stories of. I'm so happy that these gentlemen were able to go back with where they fought and see the memorial to theirs's and their comrades in arms sacrifice.
Dad was in 26th Infantry, First Infantry Division. He served in the Infantry from North Africa, Sicily, Omaha Beach, Hurtgen Forest, and was wounded and invalided out to Valley Forge Military Hospital on December 21, 1944.
Huge respect to the veterans. ❤👏
That battle looks as bad as the Bulge. Looking at the old B&W photo showing the Forest. Thank you JD for sharing this! ❤️💯👊👍
Man,....you keep doing it. Bringing me to tears...❤
JD, that one brought tears to my eyes.
And I'm an Australian. What absolute quality documentary making! And to think, you had to be pushed by your students, to start this channel. I'm glad. 👍
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I’ll have to admit I shed a tear the last 10 minutes of the video
These are Hero’s , Hero’s on Both sides Of the Fight. I hope the Things these Men witnessed will never be seen again and When they Pass May the memories never Fade from Thought
No, I think these are heroes.
These ww2 vets still look like they can kick butt. Good for them with their longevity. Heroes, everyone of them. Thanks for sharing them with us. Cant wait for thr next episodes. Great job on this video.
Thanks to Jake,there are Generations of Greatfull descendents,for would not of had the opportunity to walk this earth without his bravery and determination. An entire Generation owes you,Jake eternal graditude. Thank you for showing us why your Generation us called the Greatest Generation. Im privileged to have gotten to see such an honor bestowed on a great man. Thank you for allowing us to see such an event. Bless you.
Great to see some content on the Hürtgen, and GREAT to see the vets! I was all through that area when I was stationed fairly close by at Spangdahlem. Looking forward to more!
I was down in K-Town Germany in the 80s and visited this area many many times during the early 80s. Spent hours walking the Kall Trail from Vossenach to Kommerscheidt to Schmidt. You really have to walk this area in foul weather during the early winter to get a good appreciation for what the men of the 28th ID went through in that area. In the Official Army history someone said it was the “battle that never should have been fought”. The Germans were dumbfounded as to why we would even tried!
Awesome! Been waiting for this ever since I made my donation.
Many thx JD for going to the Hurtgen; my father in law was a company Commander's radio op there; he was WIA near the Kaal trail in Dec '44. My wife and I toured the Hurtgen in 2019 when we lived in Germany (Ramstein AB); we had a guide and used my father in law's unit history to dead reackon to a place we determined was close to where he was WIA. I walked across the Kaal "river", crossed that famous bridge I hope you'll visit, walking up the hill toward Schmidt. You'll pass a US tank's tread on the way up the hill. Looking forward to your additional Hurtgen vidoes. Merry Christmas!
One of my goals was seeing a veteran now id love to talk to one Heros!
one of the best ways to learn from the greatest generation..thank you for going with them..Merry Christmas!
I was in the 4TH INF Division 05/06-08/09 this was awesome to see this
Absolutely outstanding work J.D.
OMG JD. If the rest of the series are this powerful (and no doubt about that) then everybody will be just a total wreck. Great job as always. Hope you are feeling better and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, and your family .
This is fascinating, thank you for the upload!
I wish i meet these veteran ❤and peace
Absolutely fabulous! Thank you gentlemen for your service.
Our pleasure!
Come on ya'll....i knew i shouldn't be cutting onions....great video...😢
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Also a big thanks to Eric for his partnering with you to Make it happen # Gettysburg Museum of History
Great, thank you I'm lost for words.
Beyond deserved a very special monument...
My great Uncle who just passed away a couple years back was a bombardier on a B-17 and I believe he was in the same
Unit. His name was Perry Kerr. There is an audio recorded interview of him online if you google his name. His older brother John Kerr was in the Marines 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, and their youngest brother Son Kerr was in the infantry in the army, I am not sure which unit but I do know he fault at the Bridge of Ramagen. Greatest generation hands down. I have so much stuff they brought home from WWII, Japanese swords, pictures, a canteen still covered in dry blood and guts, my grandfather found it in a pool of blood with a dead Japanese imperial soldier, we have a German bayonet and all kinds of other things.
Fantastic video JD its nice to still see some of our WW2 hero’s Thank you
Another great video. Well done! Love these videos. Keep them coming.
What an amazing video. Had me in tears at the end. Great job guys
Thankyou for Your Medic the Angle Sir Jake Ruser 🙌🏼😇
Wonderful, and very emotional.
Outstanding! 🇺🇸 Great work. God Bless. Freedom isn’t free. It comes @ a price.
One of your best JD. Amazing.
My wife, “the Amazon queen”, purchased “The Rifle” and “The Rifle 2” for me for Christmas. I received the books today from Amazon.
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Most Excellent!!! Thank you!!
Fantastic job on this moving video.
Awesome video! so emotional for those awesome heroes
Your content just gets better and better JD
Awesome vid man, can't appreciate it enough!
Hoi Sander. Groetjes van Michael Bronsteijn uit Nederland ❤ Zeer leerzaam allemaal!
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Has anyone have a grandfather uncle etc in the 9th US Inf Div?
Because they liberated my family and others in forced labour camp.
I would love to speak to one and thank them.
They saved my mum a 4yr old, and many others who lived but haunted for life. There are things you just can't unsee.
Excellent thanks this is very sad but interesting.
Amazing. God bless them.
Beautiful work
Thanks for sharing this, my grandpa served there and in the battle of the bulge with the 28th infantry div
We'll be covering a bit with the 28th in this series.
@@TheHistoryUndergroundNice, I’ll be looking forward to seeing that
Great episode! Really great.
Now these MEN are TRUE American Heroes!