My father was with the 501st of the 101st in Bastogne. He parachuted into Normandy, and was wounded in Holland going AWOL from the hospital in England to rejoin his outfit days prior to the battle of the Bulge. Dad retired in 1972, as a Colonel and died of cancer in 1989. A true hero.
@DaveHolmes, my dad was there too in the 501. He was with Regimental HQ. Wireman. He'd be 100 right now. Died in 2010 with lots of stories from his pen.
Dr. Jack Prior was my grandfather and I’m proud and thankful that his story is mentioned. I’m thankful that my uncle Jeff Prior provided the pictures and the journal entries of my grandfather. When I was 15 I got to meet the black Belgian nurse Augusta Chiwy a year before she died. Amazing woman and my grandfather and her held the greatest respect for each other.
@@TheMonkdad I am a veteran and never felt anything but appreciation from #45. Saw his genuine love and compassion first hand when I attended the 75th anniversary at the Normandy American Cemetery.
My father, Orris William Porter was in the Battle of the Bulge with the 554th Michigan Engineers. He said he was hunkered in an icy snowy foxhole with rockets singing overhead. He called them screaming mimis. He said he was truly afraid he was going to die. I watch every film, movie or such looking for him. He's been gone now for 18 years, but I miss him.every day. Thank you for sharing these important images!
My father, Lee Garrett, was with the 3rd Armored Division in WW2. He was wounded January 15, 1945 at the end of the Bulge. He recovered after a month in the hospital. He returned to his unit until the end of the war. Great video, lest we forget.
My Uncle David Richard was also with the third Armored and was wounded at the bulge charging a tiger tank with a machine gun... I asked him why he would do such a thing ,he said "I was mad"....apparently the tank killed his buddy and he lost it for a minute ...he was also lost behind enemy lines for 3 days until his unit found him....I wish he was still here...I miss him...
Salute to your father, Mr Garrett. He's earned the Mr part for sure. I was part of 2nd armor and yes I'm a veteran myself. I raise a toast to your father and all the men and women of the greatest generation.
My Two sons lost their Great Grandfather in the Battle of the Bulge, Pvt Loren Morgan. I have studied this war for most of my adult life and this doc is very well done academically. Im thankful you younger guys are still remembering vividly, just what a generation of people endured on all sides of the war. I, and mine, will forever be thankful to those that fought and died so that we could have the greatest nation one the history of the world. That same nation seems to be under attack internally as it is always under attack from every form. Freedom isn't free and when you are on top, all others want you off. Great job guys.
The greatest enemy is always within. Can a kingdom stand that is divided?? No it can’t!! The decisions by the political correct Supreme Court have changed America in the last 30 years. Course we been on this path for the last 60 years!
@@larryherring445 45 is exactly what this nation requires, NOT the leftist Marxist cheerleaders that long for total control of every aspect of our lives while wiping their collective backsides with the constitution that so many fought and died to defend.
Fabulous to see you young guys so interested in the battle. My father was with the royal artillery in the northern area of the bulge. He would be very proud of you guys doing this. He passed New Year’s Day 2013 Age 92.
I thought the same thing 2and that !! Dont ever lose or forget these great men who echo in eternity they should have more attention the all the idiots in holloywierd!
@@rooster68able very true. But I think there are far more of these young history buffs who really do appreciate what happened in the two world wars than we think! Thankyou. 🇬🇧👍
My father, Joseph J. Nudell, was a medic in the 101st Airborne, was captured at the Battle of the Bulge, marched over 300 miles to a prisoner of war camp, and held until he was liberated on April 29, 1945. He was proud to fight for his country and we were so proud of him. He passed away too soon at age 56 in 1973 of a heart attack. He cherished the bonds of friendship he had developed with other paratroopers from his team until his death. Thank you for this video.
Still remember the stories of my grandfather that they went into battle without any winterclothes and actually not prepared for icy and cold weather. He told me that they got white sheets from the Belgian people to camouflage themselves when it was snowing. He served with the 82nd airborne big respect for these guys.
The video is outstanding. I had an uncle, my father's older brother, who was captured by the Germans near Bastogne on December 24, 1944. He drove an M3 Half Track which towed a tank destroyer, probably 75 mm. His name was Quinton Lee McNeill. The family story is that his M3 was disabled and he and his crew stopped by a stream to get a drink of water. The Germans surrounded them and took them into custody. He ended up in a German prison camp, Stalag IVB Muhlberg near Dresden, Germany. He was liberated on April 12, 1945, taken to a Paris hospital due to malnutrition (he weighed less than 100 pounds), and returned to the States in late July 1945. We think he was in a National Guard unit from Sanford, North Carolina that was assigned to the Fifth Infantry Division, Third Army under General Patton. He died in 2001.
Hi Bernie, I see that he was part of the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion am I correct? They helped to stop the Germans from taking Bastogne before the arrival of the 10th armored and 101st Airborne. Thank you for this story and thank you for watching.
@@SNAFUDOCS I am not certain. I have been trying to find info or confirmation but have not been able to obtain Quint's service records. Can you share how you found the info about the 630th?
Thanks for putting this together. My father is 96 now and alive and well. He was hit by shrapnel in the fighting around Chenogne during the Bulge in December. He was in the 11th Armored Div. As soon as he could walk, he was sent to join another unit and went into Germany and Austria. His division liberated a concentration camp outside of Linz, Austria. After the war he spend six months searching for SS Troopers in the mountains around Tegernsee, Germany. He's always said he's not a hero, but that the heroes were the ones that didn't make it home. Thank you for remembering.
Brilliantly put together homage to the brave soldiers, medics, nurses and civilians who fought, worked and died to push back the Germans during the battle of the bulge. Thank you.
The "Battle of the Bulge" was my first report I had to speak about to my class in 5th-6th grade for Social Studies. I remember drawing a Sherman Tank battling a Panther on the report cover. I was quite nervous but as soon as I started I got lost in telling it, being told to slow down. In the end, I had to answer questions from the class and remember being asked about the Sherman tank and quickly rattled off the many details of weapons and armor thickness to the guffaws of my class. But my teacher liked the report. In 2019 I cycled up through France going through the Normandy beaches and up through Belgium. It is surreal to actually visit areas I had read and seen pics and paintings about in Library books as a kid. Thank you for this.
Thank You, thank you so very much; It was my uncle Bernard Patrick O'Hara who died of wounds near Bastogne. He was with 101st. I believe laid to rest at that cemetery; then later placed back in Ohio to rest next to father and mother. He made it through up till Jan 6, 1945- which was one month from his 21st birthday; I did find one daily report thru archives to verify; we have his serial #. I am always grateful for these great citizens who keep the memorials alive for us ! I will continue his memory, and searching for any more details..Merci. Raymond Thomas O'Hara, Jr. Mesa Arizona.
That daily report must be his Serial Nr. I see that according to his gravestone he was with the 83rd Infantry Division, 330th Infantry Regiment and KIA at Lansival. The 83rd is an amazing division and they have a wonderful association group on Facebook.
@@SNAFUDOCS Thank you.My photos of him in uniform wearing 101st eagle and other chest medals. Father had his 101st insignia things. I must believe that Uncle Bernard O'Hara may have been transferred to 83rd division this has been a item of confusion for many years thank you for the referral to the 83rd division Facebook page I will keep searching.
My wife’s great uncle John Cox, Jr is still to this day MIA. He was a paratrooper in the 513th parachute infantry, 17th Airborne Division. He died around the town of Flamierge, Jan 7, 1944. Our family will never forget his sacrifice. We visit Texas A&M University annually to place a remembrance near a bronze memorial with his name in the student union. He was 19, a sophomore, with much to live for. I look at his college photo everyday to remind me that my freedoms came with a huge cost.
I love this video! I have a very cool story about being in Bastogne! I was active duty Air Force stationed in Germany from 84-88. A buddy of mine and I went to Bastogne for the 40th Anniversary weekend celebration. It was a very memorable visit. The first soldiers that were in Pattons army did a reenactment of his driving a keep through the lines into the town! My most memorable was on Sat night. They had a parade led by the Honor Guard with our flag, US and Belgian flag. My Buddy and I walked next to them through town. As we walked, we were taken aback by the elderly Belgians standing in their doorways applauding and crying at the sight of US flag! To this day it’s the most proud moment as an American I’ve ever had. It still gives me goosebumps even now, all these years later when I think of that sight! My only regret is that we didn’t wear our uniforms that weekend but instead wore jeans and winter jackets.
Absolutely wonderful work. You are doing a great service to the memory of the heroes that fought and died at all of these locations. Please keep producing these videos.
My father and his unit captured 23 German soldiers, while talking to a German colonel the man told my dad that Hitler could not win the war, but if the US had been on their side they probably would have won! Love and miss you Dad!! You suffered so much, you were offered a ride home more than once, but no not my daddy!! He kept going til the end, then he came home!! What a hero in my eyes.
Outstanding video! Thanks so much for making it. My father was a machine gunner with the Headquarters Company of 1st Battlion 506 PIR. He and his platoon leader were manning the gun outside Noville on or about 19/20 December when a German tank approached them. The tank fired a tree burst and took them out. Both my Dad and his platoon leader were wounded but made it back to an aid station. My Dad was evacuated from the aid station as his wounds were more severe. Later that night the aid station was overrun by the Germans and his platoon leader was captured and spent the rest of the war as a prisoner. My Dad was evacuated from Bastogne on a half track and learned later it was the last one out as Bastogne was cut off from American lines.
Wow, thank you for sharing this incredible story Eric. That must have been where the whole medical staff was captured West of Basogne. There is a monument at the location!
I just want to say, this is the most awesome videos of WW2 that I have ever seen. I am WW2 history buff and try to get everything I can on WW2. My hat is off to you guys. Thanks for keeping our (to many people forgotten soldiers) alive in this present time.
This is another exceptional video produced by you. I really appreciate your investment of resources and time to keep these memories and sacrifices alive for younger generations.
Thank you for sharing this video, and thank you to those who served! We visited Bastogne last year to show our three teenagers the history of WWII and the story of the Greatest Generations. We’re very moved and thankful.
Having been to some of these places myself with military units as part of battlefield tours, I tell you it felt like it takes your soul away from walking through the towns and villages, it's like the atmosphere is completely different like you go back in time it was utterly breath taking amongst other feelings, it's brilliant that there's a channel like this one keeping the memory of those that went before us alive wether it's a UK story or US or even both. Massive respect to the guys that make these videos and obviously to those that were there 👊🏻👍🏻
Both my grandfathers and one of my grandmothers served in WW2 and my one grandfather was in the 101st airborne div. and was a prisoner of war at the battle of the bulge. It’s great to see these pictures and videos from there and then and it gives me a small picture of what my grandfather must of seen or gone thru. You do an excellent job of taking videos and doing the comparison photos as well. (that’s what I like so much about your channel!) Keep up the great work! Take care now!
Beautifully done. Thank you. My Grandpa fought at the Battle of the Bulge. It's a miracle he made it home alive. He walked with a cane for the rest of his life, but he made it through to the end of the war. Doing research about him taught me a lot about life for my Mom growing up in the 30's and 40's. She was a little girl of only 11 years old when her Dad finally came home in December 1945. Astounding history.
My great uncle Frank Regensburg fought along with his brothers in the battle of the bulge. My grandfather Harold Lorenz was a medic in France during this time. Thank you for making and sharing these videos!!! May God bless you and all of those soldiers always!!!!
My father was a combat photographer assigned to Patton's Third Army. He was wounded in action, while taking photographs, as Easy Company retook Foy. I have a few photos from his time there.
@@robertlynch7365 I am being censored and blocked from Face Book because I believe in America and did not follow their Socialist Agenda. Can you post them someplace else so I can see them?
Fantastic job guys. I am not related to any one of those HEROES who fought in the Battle of the Bulge but very thankful what they did for us. Thank you so much.
I just love these now and then videos. The video of the soldiers digging at the aid station on Bastogne brought me to tears as I remember her from B of B. I find it amazing how you search for these historical locations. It’s interesting to see the places today with the people just going about their business, perhaps unaware of what happened on the spots they are walking or standing on. How young men and women died right there so they could have the freedoms they are enjoying. ❤
My father was in Patton’s 3rd army. These people were indeed the greatest generation. I’m so lucky to be raised and to work with many members of their generation.
The story of Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge is a great one. God bless our soldiers and everyone else who held off the beast all while being heavily outnumbered. RIP. Peace from Connecticut (USA)
I recently acquired the Silver Star medal group Of local hero Jewel E Clabo of the 87th division. He was a combat medic during the bulge and got shot up real bad. Saved all of his stuff from being sold separately at a local antique mall.
Great job fella’s keeping this ww2 history alive.. Too much US American soldier treasure & blood was spent on winning war in Europe. I’m glad younger generation men such as yourselves appreciate it and documenting it on your channel. Keep up good work!!😊
My uncle Johnny served in WWII and fought and survived the Battle of the bulge. He had nightmares decades later and woke up sweating and at times screaming my aunt told me . Can't imagine what it was like to cause reoccurring nightmares decades later up into the 70s and 80s.
My grandfather was a tank driver in Spearhead 32nd regiment 3rd armored division. Just now finding this information out. It gives me tremendous pride and answers many questions as to his behavior. thank you to all who fought beside him, for everyone's sacrifice, whether those people be your ancestors or the couple who are still living.
This video is FANTASTIC. It showed an important part of the II world war, in special the Battle of Bastogne and the difficulties faced by the allies (and civilians) during winter times, lack of food and ammo. Certainly I will watch more videos like that. Thank you for taking the time to prepare it for us. Currahee !!!
My father was in the 53rd AIB, 4th Armored Division, and entered combat for the first time just after the 4th entered Bastogne. In the push beyond Bastogne, he was wounded by a shell fragment near the village. He recovered after two days in a field hospital, and remained in combat until war's end.
My Grandfather U.S. Army 438th Antiaircraft artillery, Automatic weapons Battalion, (mobile.) participated in Normandy Campaign, the race to Paris, the drive across northern France, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of Germany. This video made me go back to find his letters and journals. Thank you, great video.
My Grandfather Virginio "Vigi" Todisco was at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Tech Sgt. with the 26th Division (101st Infantry Regiment) the first to land in Cherbourg, France direct from the USA in September 1944. They joined Patton's 3rd Army and traveled West into France. He and his buddy Rico Bergamo kept the service company trucks running as they were mechanics. He wrote that they traveled through many towns, heading South, then the Division was put on rest in Loraine, France. He got a 3 day pass to Paris, but upon his return, in December 1944, the Germans launched a big offensive up North in Bastogne. The Division and Regiment were ordered to drive to Bastogne with black out lights as fast as they could in a convoy. My Grandfather wrote in his memoirs that he was the last vehicle in that convoy. When they arrived, they relieved a Regiment almost wiped out by the Germans. I welcome any history buffs to help me out as my Grandfather described his Regiment fighting against Germans who were located in a fort called "Joan of Arc", which was part of the Maginot Line. He describes the fortifications as "
Hi Thanks for this video. My father Cpt John Irland commanded a battery in the 7th Armored during the Bulge. Defense of St Vith. They recaptured it in late January. 25 years l ater, I served with the 101st Airborne on Fire Base Bastogne in Vietnam. Also in the artillery. Many years later I had the privilegfe of visiting the monument at Colline Mardasson near Bastogne. A moving experience. Lloyd Irland Wayne, Maine Sept 2022.
This is a very well done "before and after" video of that landmark battle. It brought back some family memories and a few personal thoughts. My father's older cousin was seriously wounded in this battle while serving as a machine gunner. The details of his military service in WWII are unknown to me. According to my father thuogh, his cousin returned stateside as a result of his wounds and brought with him a pistol he recovered during the battle in and around Bastogne. It's a French made .32 caliber (7.65mm) MAB Model D and was given to my father as a souvenir of the war. My distant connection to the Battle of the Bulge is this pistol, now in my possession, and serves as a constant reminder of the war, this battle, and the greatest generation that ever served our nation. As a personal sidenote, it was my father's cousin who many years later gave me the inspiration to become a pilot by taking me flying in his aircraft.
I can't say it enough how unbelievably awesome it is to see these then and now pictures. I am extremely jealous of you being able to stand in sometimes the exact spot where so much bravery, valor, fear and death once took place. Thank you for sharing this, it is much appreciated.
Nicely done gentlemen. My father, T5 Richard Coakley, fought in the battle too. 666th FABn, HQ Battery, Patton's 3rd Army. The pictures I have from one of his comrades, Robert Eckford from Lima, OH, looks extremely similar to the great photography in Band of Brothers. Thank you for doing this video. And yes, May we never forget, and God rest their souls.
Thank you for the Video. I was priviledged to be there with the United States Army Field Band. We marched the parade and ceremonies for the 50th back in 1994. I will never forget the people of Bastogne who lined up waving American Flags and how delightful and welcoming they were towards us. Many of the buildings had artwork and the words, "Nuts" on them! In the middle of the town now, we played an impromptu concert for the community surrounding us. I have some great photos of that. As we marched through Bastogne, it was their time to thank the brave American Soldiers who died, or could not be there because of age. I was honored to represent the people of the United States of America and those Soldiers.
11:04 I knew George Vanderslice, he was from the Mayfair section in Philadelphia and he told me he jumped into Holland and showed me his 1911A1 .45 pistol he brought back. He also got married in his 101st uniform. He has been gone many years now.
@@SNAFUDOCS Sorry I do not but he was a member of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter 101st Airborne Division Association. If that organization exists they might have. They would meet in a large home on Kelly Drive near boat house row in Philly. Good luck.
I found out George passed July 22, 1983 at age 84 in 2003 laid to rest at Forest Hills cemetery just outside Philadelphia and that his son and daughter still live in the very house in Mayfair, I will attempt to speak to his children and hopefully get a picture of him in uniform and forward it to you in Europe, keep fingers crossed. Spoke to a Vietnam vet who was a member of the Airborne Association with George and he remembered him well, George produced the association news letter for them and was also informed these WWII guys were excellent card players, they won frequently. George was in B Company 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for action in Holland. Keep fingers crossed for pics.
What an mazing video! Thank you for making it. I’ve watched it 3 times and always notice something new each time. I am so thankful for all the men who fought in Bastogne to preserve freedom for us.
Absolutely stunning video, had me gripped from start to finish, the quality of filming, attention to detail and then & now pics was immense. Your passion for your subject is tangible, the soldiers would be proud of you, how you keep the history alive and describe events in detail at a personal level, truly inspiring, well done.
THIS isAMAZING; it’s humbling that foreigners are MORE interested in this history than we are…these men are captivated by this history; I am in awe of this. These men brought out details not well known; the horror AND, personal devastation is a before unknown moment. Thank YOU for making this vid…!! 👍🏼👍🏼👣🩴
Hello and Thank you for posting this remembrance of The Battle of the Bulge ....My Father served in the 9th Army 13th Corp. with 556th AAA Auto Weapons Btn "C" Battery and the outfit was assigned to 21st Army Group under Gen Montgomery and was in the Northern part of the Battle. Dad said it was the coldest he had ever been in his life several members of the outfit had frostbite.At a reunion 1 member told me had very severely frostbitten feet he didn't lose any toes but had circulation problems and his feet were still discolored and dark to that day.
Great stuff! I had the opportunity to take many Then and Now pictures of Bastogne and Foy 2 years ago. It is true that Easy Company attacked Foy from the woods Southwest of the town. But not from the present-day edge of the woods. I found photographic research that the woods extended more halfway through the current open ground. The woods had been cut down or harvested since 1945 and is now farther away from Foy. So Easy company had to cover half as much open ground as there is today. I drove through the little road that passes through that area... it's roughly just a one-lane road. The ground half-way through the open area is higher and overlooks the town more than the present-day edge of the woods. Thanks for this video. Great stuff.
My great grandmas brother was killed at the the bulge on December 21st he was in the 506 pir 101st airborne all these men were definitely the greatest generation
My uncle was 101st AB, 502nd PIR, 3Bn. He was in Normandy, Holland and Belgium. He was mortally wounded on January 16th. I am researching to follow his path through WWII and hopefully learn more about how he was wounded. He died on January 21, 1945. Thank you for the video and all the original footage. Thank you for remembering veterans, like my g. uncle and grandfathers. 🦅
My father was with the 9th Armored Div Combat engineers. I have his diary of the entire war from Camp Polk, Bastone, building the pontoon bridge at Remagen an then to the end of the war. FYI: You may have seen the interview of him at the Rhine River interviewed by the American War correspondent Walter Cronkite. His diary is the movements locations and mileage advanced with a few notable exceptions....the christmas of '44 and crossing the Rhine River.
WoW! Is it possible to get in touch with you? I'm working as a researcher on a Netflix Documentary that is coming out in 2022. They are looking for diaries and other egodocuments about the bridge at Remagen to tell the story from a personal perspective. But most of all, I'd love to read it myself. Feel free to contact me on Facebook: Joey van Meesen
I just found this and was riveted! My dad served with the 30th Infantry Division 197th F.A.B. and appeared to have been in Mamady during the Bulge. Dad never talked much about that battle except that it was cold. Loved the video and subscribed to your channel.
Seeing the comparison of what Bastogne & the surrounding region looked like today, in comparison to the actual war photos, & how the battle was portrayed in the "Bastogne" episode of HBO's "Band of Brothers" was very neat. Said episode is one of my favorite episodes from the miniseries, since the nurses were featured in the episode.
Terrific job guys!! We were in Foy for the 75th anniversary of the BoB a year ago right about now and though we were in Foy and Noville, and visited the graves of both Chiwy and LeMaire, you still showed me things we didn't see. I would love it if you could put your Then & Now photos in a book! Keep up the great work.
What you have done is incredible.To see these places that I have only seen in books brings home the sacrifice made by these men and woman. I hope you can continue the journey to show the past so we may never do this again
My uncle T4 J W Mayes fought at Bastogne with Headquarters Battery, 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. One of the stories that he told me was of the C-47 that crashed sliding over his foxhole, with him in it, after it crashed. Fortunately my uncle survived the war without any major injuries. Great video.
My Grandfather was a MP in the 10th armored and was at the battle... he never spoke of it except for the story that when GI's where fighting it was for 1 of 2 reasons.. they where either cold or hungry.. a few loafes of bread and a big can of army peanut better or a couple blankets and send them on their way.. he was a great guy miss him a lot
This comment section is the most amazing comment section I have ever read. Thank you to all for sharing the stories of the men and women who served in this battle. They shall never be forgotten and their actions to destroy that evil can never be repaid.
My father was with the 501st of the 101st in Bastogne. He parachuted into Normandy, and was wounded in Holland going AWOL from the hospital in England to rejoin his outfit days prior to the battle of the Bulge. Dad retired in 1972, as a Colonel and died of cancer in 1989. A true hero.
RIP He was a great man!
What a beautiful human!!! We’ve been to Bastogne in 2009, 2010 and next year too after being on the Normandy beaches…. There are no words…😢
@DaveHolmes, my dad was there too in the 501. He was with Regimental HQ. Wireman. He'd be 100 right now. Died in 2010 with lots of stories from his pen.
Amazing, thanks for sharing. I’d love to visit Bastogne and the beaches at Normandy.
How did he get from the hospital in England to Holland?
Dr. Jack Prior was my grandfather and I’m proud and thankful that his story is mentioned. I’m thankful that my uncle Jeff Prior provided the pictures and the journal entries of my grandfather. When I was 15 I got to meet the black Belgian nurse Augusta Chiwy a year before she died. Amazing woman and my grandfather and her held the greatest respect for each other.
What a wonderful story and great legacy. Thanks for sharing.
I was a Medic in the !980's "Our Motto "To Conserve Fighting Strength" God Bless Dr. Prior and Nurse Chiwy. For God and Country.
@@veteransfortrump8916 Its a shame that trump doesn’t return the respect for veterans. Veterans are why we’re free today.
@@TheMonkdad I am a veteran and never felt anything but appreciation from #45. Saw his genuine love and compassion first hand when I attended the 75th anniversary at the Normandy American Cemetery.
@ David no need to reply to MonkDad brother as they are a troll or a commie/democrat. Reality escapes them.
My father, Orris William Porter was in the Battle of the Bulge with the 554th Michigan Engineers. He said he was hunkered in an icy snowy foxhole with rockets singing overhead. He called them screaming mimis. He said he was truly afraid he was going to die. I watch every film, movie or such looking for him. He's been gone now for 18 years, but I miss him.every day. Thank you for sharing these important images!
My grandad was a RSM in the South notts hussars in North Africa , I also watch footage and wonder
My father, Lee Garrett, was with the 3rd Armored Division in WW2. He was wounded January 15, 1945 at the end of the Bulge. He recovered after a month in the hospital. He returned to his unit until the end of the war. Great video, lest we forget.
Your dad was a hero! Thank you for watching
My Uncle David Richard was also with the third Armored and was wounded at the bulge charging a tiger tank with a machine gun... I asked him why he would do such a thing ,he said "I was mad"....apparently the tank killed his buddy and he lost it for a minute ...he was also lost behind enemy lines for 3 days until his unit found him....I wish he was still here...I miss him...
Salute to your father, Mr Garrett. He's earned the Mr part for sure. I was part of 2nd armor and yes I'm a veteran myself. I raise a toast to your father and all the men and women of the greatest generation.
@@markwebster6568 hi
My dad was as well, Tank Commander 3rd Armored Division, Spearhead, Battle of the Bulge.
My Two sons lost their Great Grandfather in the Battle of the Bulge, Pvt Loren Morgan. I have studied this war for most of my adult life and this doc is very well done academically. Im thankful you younger guys are still remembering vividly, just what a generation of people endured on all sides of the war. I, and mine, will forever be thankful to those that fought and died so that we could have the greatest nation one the history of the world. That same nation seems to be under attack internally as it is always under attack from every form. Freedom isn't free and when you are on top, all others want you off. Great job guys.
Watch out for modern fascist. We had 45 in the White House and now he wants back in. Very scary times.
MAGA@@larryherring445
La muerte no es final del camino nada es fácil....
The greatest enemy is always within. Can a kingdom stand that is divided?? No it can’t!!
The decisions by the political correct Supreme Court have changed America in the last 30 years. Course we been on this path for the last 60 years!
@@larryherring445 45 is exactly what this nation requires, NOT the leftist Marxist cheerleaders that long for total control of every aspect of our lives while wiping their collective backsides with the constitution that so many fought and died to defend.
Fabulous to see you young guys so interested in the battle. My father was with the royal artillery in the northern area of the bulge. He would be very proud of you guys doing this. He passed New Year’s Day 2013 Age 92.
What a hero! thank you for sharing and watching!
I thought the same thing 2and that !! Dont ever lose or forget these great men who echo in eternity they should have more attention the all the idiots in holloywierd!
@@rooster68able very true. But I think there are far more of these young history buffs who really do appreciate what happened in the two world wars than we think! Thankyou. 🇬🇧👍
I live closer to Passchendaele and WWI , and we remember it every day 20H00 ( 30,000 times. On 9 July 2015 ) Last post . Never forget
Brave hero...
My father, Joseph J. Nudell, was a medic in the 101st Airborne, was captured at the Battle of the Bulge, marched over 300 miles to a prisoner of war camp, and held until he was liberated on April 29, 1945. He was proud to fight for his country and we were so proud of him. He passed away too soon at age 56 in 1973 of a heart attack. He cherished the bonds of friendship he had developed with other paratroopers from his team until his death. Thank you for this video.
Still remember the stories of my grandfather that they went into battle without any winterclothes and actually not prepared for icy and cold weather. He told me that they got white sheets from the Belgian people to camouflage themselves when it was snowing. He served with the 82nd airborne big respect for these guys.
The 82nd is very underrated in the Bulge! Thank you for watching, your grandfather was a hero
Same story was told to me by my father about not having winter clothing. He had many stories from the battle. God rest their souls.
82nd airborne?, wow, I salute grandpa..wherever he is now.
Wats the background music called plz
The video is outstanding. I had an uncle, my father's older brother, who was captured by the Germans near Bastogne on December 24, 1944. He drove an M3 Half Track which towed a tank destroyer, probably 75 mm. His name was Quinton Lee McNeill. The family story is that his M3 was disabled and he and his crew stopped by a stream to get a drink of water. The Germans surrounded them and took them into custody. He ended up in a German prison camp, Stalag IVB Muhlberg near Dresden, Germany. He was liberated on April 12, 1945, taken to a Paris hospital due to malnutrition (he weighed less than 100 pounds), and returned to the States in late July 1945. We think he was in a National Guard unit from Sanford, North Carolina that was assigned to the Fifth Infantry Division, Third Army under General Patton. He died in 2001.
Hi Bernie, I see that he was part of the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion am I correct? They helped to stop the Germans from taking Bastogne before the arrival of the 10th armored and 101st Airborne. Thank you for this story and thank you for watching.
@@SNAFUDOCS I am not certain. I have been trying to find info or confirmation but have not been able to obtain Quint's service records. Can you share how you found the info about the 630th?
May he RIP! What a hero
Barry he would have been towing an Antitank gun. Likely the 3" M5 antitank gun...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-inch_gun_M5
Dec 27, 1944 my dad's cousin was KIA in the same area. Sgt. Michael Ranson
Thanks for putting this together. My father is 96 now and alive and well. He was hit by shrapnel in the fighting around Chenogne during the Bulge in December. He was in the 11th Armored Div. As soon as he could walk, he was sent to join another unit and went into Germany and Austria. His division liberated a concentration camp outside of Linz, Austria. After the war he spend six months searching for SS Troopers in the mountains around Tegernsee, Germany. He's always said he's not a hero, but that the heroes were the ones that didn't make it home. Thank you for remembering.
Brilliantly put together homage to the brave soldiers, medics, nurses and civilians who fought, worked and died to push back the Germans during the battle of the bulge. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!!
The "Battle of the Bulge" was my first report I had to speak about to my class in 5th-6th grade for Social Studies. I remember drawing a Sherman Tank battling a Panther on the report cover. I was quite nervous but as soon as I started I got lost in telling it, being told to slow down. In the end, I had to answer questions from the class and remember being asked about the Sherman tank and quickly rattled off the many details of weapons and armor thickness to the guffaws of my class. But my teacher liked the report. In 2019 I cycled up through France going through the Normandy beaches and up through Belgium. It is surreal to actually visit areas I had read and seen pics and paintings about in Library books as a kid. Thank you for this.
Thank You, thank you so very much; It was my uncle Bernard Patrick O'Hara who died of wounds near Bastogne. He was with 101st. I believe laid to rest at that cemetery; then later placed back in Ohio to rest next to father and mother. He made it through up till Jan 6, 1945- which was one month from his 21st birthday; I did find one daily report thru archives to verify; we have his serial #. I am always grateful for these great citizens who keep the memorials alive for us ! I will continue his memory, and searching for any more details..Merci. Raymond Thomas O'Hara, Jr. Mesa Arizona.
That daily report must be his Serial Nr. I see that according to his gravestone he was with the 83rd Infantry Division, 330th Infantry Regiment and KIA at Lansival. The 83rd is an amazing division and they have a wonderful association group on Facebook.
@@SNAFUDOCS Thank you.My photos of him in uniform wearing 101st eagle and other chest medals. Father had his 101st insignia things. I must believe that Uncle Bernard O'Hara may have been transferred to 83rd division this has been a item of confusion for many years thank you for the referral to the 83rd division Facebook page I will keep searching.
My father fought through the Bulge with the 2nd Armored Div.- never forget! Great research
Hell on Wheels!
My father. Fought as part of snafu was wounded twice in two weeks after second wounding pulled from action from the battle
HES A HERO GOD BLESS HIM
So was my father.
My wife’s great uncle John Cox, Jr is still to this day MIA. He was a paratrooper in the 513th parachute infantry, 17th Airborne Division. He died around the town of Flamierge, Jan 7, 1944. Our family will never forget his sacrifice. We visit Texas A&M University annually to place a remembrance near a bronze memorial with his name in the student union. He was 19, a sophomore, with much to live for. I look at his college photo everyday to remind me that my freedoms came with a huge cost.
I love this video! I have a very cool story about being in Bastogne!
I was active duty Air Force stationed in Germany from 84-88. A buddy of mine and I went to Bastogne for the 40th Anniversary weekend celebration. It was a very memorable visit. The first soldiers that were in Pattons army did a reenactment of his driving a keep through the lines into the town!
My most memorable was on Sat night. They had a parade led by the Honor Guard with our flag, US and Belgian flag. My Buddy and I walked next to them through town. As we walked, we were taken aback by the elderly Belgians standing in their doorways applauding and crying at the sight of US flag! To this day it’s the most proud moment as an American I’ve ever had. It still gives me goosebumps even now, all these years later when I think of that sight! My only regret is that we didn’t wear our uniforms that weekend but instead wore jeans and winter jackets.
Thanks for sharing dude!!
Absolutely wonderful work. You are doing a great service to the memory of the heroes that fought and died at all of these locations. Please keep producing these videos.
Thank you, we will!
My father and his unit captured 23 German soldiers, while talking to a German colonel the man told my dad that Hitler could not win the war, but if the US had been on their side they probably would have won! Love and miss you Dad!! You suffered so much, you were offered a ride home more than once, but no not my daddy!! He kept going til the end, then he came home!! What a hero in my eyes.
Outstanding video! Thanks so much for making it. My father was a machine gunner with the Headquarters Company of 1st Battlion 506 PIR. He and his platoon leader were manning the gun outside Noville on or about 19/20 December when a German tank approached them. The tank fired a tree burst and took them out. Both my Dad and his platoon leader were wounded but made it back to an aid station. My Dad was evacuated from the aid station as his wounds were more severe. Later that night the aid station was overrun by the Germans and his platoon leader was captured and spent the rest of the war as a prisoner. My Dad was evacuated from Bastogne on a half track and learned later it was the last one out as Bastogne was cut off from American lines.
Wow, thank you for sharing this incredible story Eric. That must have been where the whole medical staff was captured West of Basogne. There is a monument at the location!
I just want to say, this is the most awesome videos of WW2 that I have ever seen. I am WW2 history buff and try to get everything I can on WW2. My hat is off to you guys. Thanks for keeping our (to many people forgotten soldiers) alive in this present time.
A museum is cool but... Seeing this brings history so much closer, you feel it... Brilliant!
This is another exceptional video produced by you. I really appreciate your investment of resources and time to keep these memories and sacrifices alive for younger generations.
Thank you Bill. We are glad to hear this
Thank you. I had a friend that fought in the battle and use to tell me stories about it. Rest in Peace Jack.
Thank you for sharing this video, and thank you to those who served! We visited Bastogne last year to show our three teenagers the history of WWII and the story of the Greatest Generations. We’re very moved and thankful.
Humbling. Thank you for sharing this. So very thankful for these brave men and women. May we never forget their sacrifice.
Amazing! My step grandfather fought in the battle of the bulge. He died when I was very young. Never remember him talking about the war. Thank you.
A hero!
Having been to some of these places myself with military units as part of battlefield tours, I tell you it felt like it takes your soul away from walking through the towns and villages, it's like the atmosphere is completely different like you go back in time it was utterly breath taking amongst other feelings, it's brilliant that there's a channel like this one keeping the memory of those that went before us alive wether it's a UK story or US or even both. Massive respect to the guys that make these videos and obviously to those that were there 👊🏻👍🏻
Both my grandfathers and one of my grandmothers served in WW2 and my one grandfather was in the 101st airborne div. and was a prisoner of war at the battle of the bulge. It’s great to see these pictures and videos from there and then and it gives me a small picture of what my grandfather must of seen or gone thru. You do an excellent job of taking videos and doing the comparison photos as well. (that’s what I like so much about your channel!)
Keep up the great work! Take care now!
Amazing work for people like me born after all those tragic events. Indeed, may we never forget.
So incredibly good. You guys are knocking it out of the park. Thanks for this.
Thanks as always dude. Can't wait to hit the battlefields, archives or hitting some antique stores in the USA with you
Beautifully done. Thank you. My Grandpa fought at the Battle of the Bulge. It's a miracle he made it home alive. He walked with a cane for the rest of his life, but he made it through to the end of the war. Doing research about him taught me a lot about life for my Mom growing up in the 30's and 40's. She was a little girl of only 11 years old when her Dad finally came home in December 1945. Astounding history.
My great uncle Frank Regensburg fought along with his brothers in the battle of the bulge. My grandfather Harold Lorenz was a medic in France during this time.
Thank you for making and sharing these videos!!! May God bless you and all of those soldiers always!!!!
What an awesome tribute to our military this video is.
Incredible piece of work ....100% lads .Well done .I'm utterly amazed by this.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for all your hard working keeping the memories of these extraordinary men alive. True heroes.
My father was a combat photographer assigned to Patton's Third Army. He was wounded in action, while taking photographs, as Easy Company retook Foy. I have a few photos from his time there.
I would LOVE to see those photo's... maybe you could post them to an online album and share the link?
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I made my ww2 Facebook albums public
@@robertlynch7365 I am being censored and blocked from Face Book because I believe in America and did not follow their Socialist Agenda. Can you post them someplace else so I can see them?
You did a heck of a job on this . Makes you proud to be a American and everyone who fought against the nazi s.
Fantastic job guys. I am not related to any one of those HEROES who fought in the Battle of the Bulge but very thankful what they did for us. Thank you so much.
I just love these now and then videos. The video of the soldiers digging at the aid station on Bastogne brought me to tears as I remember her from B of B. I find it amazing how you search for these historical locations. It’s interesting to see the places today with the people just going about their business, perhaps unaware of what happened on the spots they are walking or standing on. How young men and women died right there so they could have the freedoms they are enjoying. ❤
Great video. My Grandfather fought from D-Day until the end of WW11. He was with the Canadian army and saw continuous combat.
Thank you. Very well done!!
My father was in Patton’s 3rd army. These people were indeed the greatest generation. I’m so lucky to be raised and to work with many members of their generation.
The story of Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge is a great one. God bless our soldiers and everyone else who held off the beast all while being heavily outnumbered. RIP. Peace from Connecticut (USA)
I recently acquired the Silver Star medal group Of local hero Jewel E Clabo of the 87th division. He was a combat medic during the bulge and got shot up real bad. Saved all of his stuff from being sold separately at a local antique mall.
Golden Acorns! Such a fascinating unit
Good for you!!🇺🇸
Great job fella’s keeping this ww2 history alive.. Too much US American soldier treasure & blood was spent on winning war in Europe. I’m glad younger generation men such as yourselves appreciate it and documenting it on your channel. Keep up good work!!😊
My uncle Johnny served in WWII and fought and survived the Battle of the bulge. He had nightmares decades later and woke up sweating and at times screaming my aunt told me . Can't imagine what it was like to cause reoccurring nightmares decades later up into the 70s and 80s.
Fantastic work boys,historie is so inportant!
Hvl.
Watching from Canada .. thx for your time and energy into this video .. let us never forget the ones that died in battle
Thank you buddy! Really appreciate it
My grandfather was a tank driver in Spearhead 32nd regiment 3rd armored division. Just now finding this information out. It gives me tremendous pride and answers many questions as to his behavior. thank you to all who fought beside him, for everyone's sacrifice, whether those people be your ancestors or the couple who are still living.
This video is FANTASTIC. It showed an important part of the II world war, in special the Battle of Bastogne and the difficulties faced by the allies (and civilians) during winter times, lack of food and ammo. Certainly I will watch more videos like that. Thank you for taking the time to prepare it for us. Currahee !!!
wow im alive because of those solders ihave no words for those great men but thank you over and over again
My father was in the 53rd AIB, 4th Armored Division, and entered combat for the first time just after the 4th entered Bastogne. In the push beyond Bastogne, he was wounded by a shell fragment near the village. He recovered after two days in a field hospital, and remained in combat until war's end.
My dad was attached to 4th armor during the battle. He originally landed on Omaha with 1st ID and later wounded, the first of three purple hearts.
Héroes del la segunda guerra mundial.honor y gloria para todos los que lucharon.. también para los alemanes.,.
My Grandfather U.S. Army 438th Antiaircraft artillery, Automatic weapons Battalion, (mobile.) participated in Normandy Campaign, the race to Paris, the drive across northern France, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of Germany. This video made me go back to find his letters and journals. Thank you, great video.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Makes me realize that even during these trying times we really don't have it so bad.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for not using a computer voice. Interesting and well done.
My Grandfather Virginio "Vigi" Todisco was at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Tech Sgt. with the 26th Division (101st Infantry Regiment) the first to land in Cherbourg, France direct from the USA in September 1944. They joined Patton's 3rd Army and traveled West into France. He and his buddy Rico Bergamo kept the service company trucks running as they were mechanics. He wrote that they traveled through many towns, heading South, then the Division was put on rest in Loraine, France. He got a 3 day pass to Paris, but upon his return, in December 1944, the Germans launched a big offensive up North in Bastogne. The Division and Regiment were ordered to drive to Bastogne with black out lights as fast as they could in a convoy. My Grandfather wrote in his memoirs that he was the last vehicle in that convoy. When they arrived, they relieved a Regiment almost wiped out by the Germans. I welcome any history buffs to help me out as my Grandfather described his Regiment fighting against Germans who were located in a fort called "Joan of Arc", which was part of the Maginot Line. He describes the fortifications as "
Hi Thanks for this video. My father Cpt John Irland commanded a battery in the 7th Armored during the Bulge. Defense of St Vith. They recaptured it in late January. 25 years l ater, I served with the 101st Airborne on Fire Base Bastogne in Vietnam. Also in the artillery. Many years later I had the privilegfe of visiting the monument at Colline Mardasson near Bastogne. A moving experience.
Lloyd Irland Wayne, Maine Sept 2022.
This was amazing! Thank you for keeping these memories alive.
Simply outstanding video
This is a very well done "before and after" video of that landmark battle. It brought back some family memories and a few personal thoughts. My father's older cousin was seriously wounded in this battle while serving as a machine gunner. The details of his military service in WWII are unknown to me. According to my father thuogh, his cousin returned stateside as a result of his wounds and brought with him a pistol he recovered during the battle in and around Bastogne. It's a French made .32 caliber (7.65mm) MAB Model D and was given to my father as a souvenir of the war. My distant connection to the Battle of the Bulge is this pistol, now in my possession, and serves as a constant reminder of the war, this battle, and the greatest generation that ever served our nation. As a personal sidenote, it was my father's cousin who many years later gave me the inspiration to become a pilot by taking me flying in his aircraft.
I can't say it enough how unbelievably awesome it is to see these then and now pictures. I am extremely jealous of you being able to stand in sometimes the exact spot where so much bravery, valor, fear and death once took place. Thank you for sharing this, it is much appreciated.
Thank you for watching!
Nicely done gentlemen. My father, T5 Richard Coakley, fought in the battle too. 666th FABn, HQ Battery, Patton's 3rd Army. The pictures I have from one of his comrades, Robert Eckford from Lima, OH, looks extremely similar to the great photography in Band of Brothers. Thank you for doing this video. And yes, May we never forget, and God rest their souls.
Thank you for the Video. I was priviledged to be there with the United States Army Field Band. We marched the parade and ceremonies for the 50th back in 1994. I will never forget the people of Bastogne who lined up waving American Flags and how delightful and welcoming they were towards us. Many of the buildings had artwork and the words, "Nuts" on them! In the middle of the town now, we played an impromptu concert for the community surrounding us. I have some great photos of that. As we marched through Bastogne, it was their time to thank the brave American Soldiers who died, or could not be there because of age. I was honored to represent the people of the United States of America and those Soldiers.
11:04 I knew George Vanderslice, he was from the Mayfair section in Philadelphia and he told me he jumped into Holland and showed me his 1911A1 .45 pistol he brought back. He also got married in his 101st uniform. He has been gone many years now.
Wow!! Thank you for sharing Hans. Do you have a picture of him? Thank you for watching.
@@SNAFUDOCS Sorry I do not but he was a member of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter 101st Airborne Division Association. If that organization exists they might have. They would meet in a large home on Kelly Drive near boat house row in Philly. Good luck.
Oh shit I grew up near Mayfair
I found out George passed July 22, 1983 at age 84 in 2003 laid to rest at Forest Hills cemetery just outside Philadelphia and that his son and daughter still live in the very house in Mayfair, I will attempt to speak to his children and hopefully get a picture of him in uniform and forward it to you in Europe, keep fingers crossed. Spoke to a Vietnam vet who was a member of the Airborne Association with George and he remembered him well, George produced the association news letter for them and was also informed these WWII guys were excellent card players, they won frequently. George was in B Company 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for action in Holland. Keep fingers crossed for pics.
What an mazing video! Thank you for making it. I’ve watched it 3 times and always notice something new each time. I am so thankful for all the men who fought in Bastogne to preserve freedom for us.
Another great video in the superb then and now series! Thank you very much! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Thanks again buddy! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Just watched one of your other vids,Parallel.I love seeing then and now photo,s,excellent well done!👍👍
Fantastic job! Heroes forever! May their memories be eternal!
Thank you!
AMAZING ! Thank you everyone involved in making this video.
Absolutely stunning video, had me gripped from start to finish, the quality of filming, attention to detail and then & now pics was immense. Your passion for your subject is tangible, the soldiers would be proud of you, how you keep the history alive and describe events in detail at a personal level, truly inspiring, well done.
How can there be ppl that don’t like this video? Cmon man this is history.
THIS isAMAZING; it’s humbling that foreigners are MORE interested in this history than we are…these men are captivated by this history; I am in awe of this. These men brought out details not well known; the horror AND, personal devastation is a before unknown moment. Thank YOU for making this vid…!! 👍🏼👍🏼👣🩴
Hello and Thank you for posting this remembrance of The Battle of the Bulge ....My Father served in the 9th Army 13th Corp. with 556th AAA Auto Weapons Btn "C" Battery and the outfit was assigned to 21st Army Group under Gen Montgomery and was in the Northern part of the Battle. Dad said it was the coldest he had ever been in his life several members of the outfit had frostbite.At a reunion 1 member told me had very severely frostbitten feet he didn't lose any toes but had circulation problems and his feet were still discolored and dark to that day.
Excellent job dude. Thank you, can’t wait to see the rest
Great stuff! I had the opportunity to take many Then and Now pictures of Bastogne and Foy 2 years ago. It is true that Easy Company attacked Foy from the woods Southwest of the town. But not from the present-day edge of the woods. I found photographic research that the woods extended more halfway through the current open ground. The woods had been cut down or harvested since 1945 and is now farther away from Foy. So Easy company had to cover half as much open ground as there is today. I drove through the little road that passes through that area... it's roughly just a one-lane road. The ground half-way through the open area is higher and overlooks the town more than the present-day edge of the woods. Thanks for this video. Great stuff.
You are doing a service for humanity. When these hardships are forgotten....the mistakes are repeated.
This brought tears to my eyes
My great grandmas brother was killed at the the bulge on December 21st he was in the 506 pir 101st airborne all these men were definitely the greatest generation
Great job. Thank you for reminding us of their sacrifice.
A very interesting and well researched video. Thank you very much for keeping this important history to the forefront.
Thank you for watching John!
what wonderful work, thank you for producing this film
Your work is knowlegble detailed and perfectly presented the honour and grace you show to these heroes is so beautiful.
Thank you for watching sir!
My uncle was 101st AB, 502nd PIR, 3Bn. He was in Normandy, Holland and Belgium. He was mortally wounded on January 16th. I am researching to follow his path through WWII and hopefully learn more about how he was wounded. He died on January 21, 1945. Thank you for the video and all the original footage. Thank you for remembering veterans, like my g. uncle and grandfathers. 🦅
if you can get your hands on After Action Reports, the unit journals and morning reports, you can create a great time line!
My uncle Harold was mortally wounded retaking Bourcy.
Harold C. Skipton, PFC, 101st, 502nd, 3Bn, Hq Co 🦅🇺🇲❤
Fantastic! So proud to work with you guys!
You're the best!
Greeting from Hong Kong. Thanks for your magnificent work. Hope human will learn from the lessons one day.
My father was with the 9th Armored Div Combat engineers. I have his diary of the entire war from Camp Polk, Bastone, building the pontoon bridge at Remagen an then to the end of the war. FYI: You may have seen the interview of him at the Rhine River interviewed by the American War correspondent Walter Cronkite. His diary is the movements locations and mileage advanced with a few notable exceptions....the christmas of '44 and crossing the Rhine River.
WoW! Is it possible to get in touch with you? I'm working as a researcher on a Netflix Documentary that is coming out in 2022. They are looking for diaries and other egodocuments about the bridge at Remagen to tell the story from a personal perspective. But most of all, I'd love to read it myself. Feel free to contact me on Facebook: Joey van Meesen
Use the above email ....feel free to contact me anytime....
In 2007 I was privileged and honored to visit Bastogne and see many of these sites.
I just found this and was riveted! My dad served with the 30th Infantry Division 197th F.A.B. and appeared to have been in Mamady during the Bulge. Dad never talked much about that battle except that it was cold.
Loved the video and subscribed to your channel.
Great video & thank you for keeping this forgotten history alive.
Seeing the comparison of what Bastogne & the surrounding region looked like today, in comparison to the actual war photos, & how the battle was portrayed in the "Bastogne" episode of HBO's "Band of Brothers" was very neat. Said episode is one of my favorite episodes from the miniseries, since the nurses were featured in the episode.
That's great to hear buddy!
Great job guys! Thank you.
Terrific job guys!! We were in Foy for the 75th anniversary of the BoB a year ago right about now and though we were in Foy and Noville, and visited the graves of both Chiwy and LeMaire, you still showed me things we didn't see. I would love it if you could put your Then & Now photos in a book! Keep up the great work.
never forget, not forgotten. Thank you for posting this, as a tribute to our heroes of WW2
What you have done is incredible.To see these places that I have only seen in books brings home the sacrifice made by these men and woman.
I hope you can continue the journey to show the past so we may never do this again
Glad to hear! Many stories to come in the future!
My uncle T4 J W Mayes fought at Bastogne with Headquarters Battery, 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. One of the stories that he told me was of the C-47 that crashed sliding over his foxhole, with him in it, after it crashed. Fortunately my uncle survived the war without any major injuries. Great video.
Would be amazing to have a book. So few veterans talked about this war, it is amazing to see its history unfold through your eyes and research.
Well done ... Thank you for this remembrance to those who should be remembered!
Great work and I can't wait to see more ! My great uncle was there he was a medic .
Thank you for watching!
@@SNAFUDOCS thank you for your time and hard work 😌
My Grandfather was a MP in the 10th armored and was at the battle... he never spoke of it except for the story that when GI's where fighting it was for 1 of 2 reasons.. they where either cold or hungry.. a few loafes of bread and a big can of army peanut better or a couple blankets and send them on their way.. he was a great guy miss him a lot
This comment section is the most amazing comment section I have ever read. Thank you to all for sharing the stories of the men and women who served in this battle. They shall never be forgotten and their actions to destroy that evil can never be repaid.
You do history a great amount of HONOR. Thank you.