Exploring a V-1 Missile Launch Site in Normandy!!! | History Traveler Episode 291

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  • @TheHistoryUnderground
    @TheHistoryUnderground  ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ⭐ If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out.
    Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com.

    • @peterson0096
      @peterson0096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The V-1 rocket does not have a rocket engine or a jet engine has a pulse jet engine it is very different basically it's that engine that guy strapped to a bicycle the British guy it's on TH-cam

  • @user-lm9oq6yw6n
    @user-lm9oq6yw6n ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Easily the best channel for WW2. Hard to keep something so captive and interesting whilst being so informative at the same time. Greetings from Finland.

    • @RAKKAR7
      @RAKKAR7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely one of the best. Would highly recommend Mark Felton and World War Two, too. I have a few others but these two jumped to the top of my thoughts. You may already have this but most especially like Mark Felton because he covers all of the big stories you already know but he also covers the small and lesser known WWII incidents. World War Two is awesome because they will do "This day in history" skits as well as other really cool series.

    • @Ronaldl2350
      @Ronaldl2350 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said. And totally agree

    • @cylersmiley5259
      @cylersmiley5259 ปีที่แล้ว

      He might make top 10

    • @spic0li
      @spic0li ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These Guys & Mark Felton 100%

    • @williamrobinson827
      @williamrobinson827 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love this site. And JD doesn't just cover WW2, but his focus is on military. Another site that I love is "Unauthorized history of the Pacific War."

  • @RobinHullBuilds
    @RobinHullBuilds ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My mother, as a small child, was taking a bath in front of the coal fire in her living room in Bermondsey, London, when a V1 landed nearby. The explosion blew out all the windows and the soot down the chimney. She said she was black head to toe. A few weeks later she was collecting shrapnel with her brother, as many kids did during the war. They exchanged the chunks of different metals collected. The air raid sirens went off and my mum tripped whilst running to the shelter. She still bears the scar and she’s 91 this year!
    Love your channel

    • @dodgydruid
      @dodgydruid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very tough breed the Bermondsey folk, they endured much of the brunt of the Luftwaffe aiming for the docks, I remember playing in old bombsites in and around Bermondsey as a kid in early 70's, all regenerated now.

  • @livelife4471
    @livelife4471 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I knew a WWII vet who fought on D-Day, Juno Beach, he was Canadian. He watched the 45 th. anniversary of the D-Day on TV. He could not sleep for four or five days thereafter. It brought back the memories of the battle to him. He told me the noise was unbelievable. He made it to Caen which was their objective. I always had the utmost respect for him.

  • @suepalin9202
    @suepalin9202 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    My parents lived in London during The Blitz and they heard these Doodlebugs flying overhead. It was when the engine cut out that they ducked for cover. Great channel by the way. Greetings from London!

    • @petermcnaughton9393
      @petermcnaughton9393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My parents also went through the Blitz in London. They lived near Hellfire Corner

  • @wolffy10
    @wolffy10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It’s amazing how you can recall all the different divisions and regiments

  • @dawndickson2156
    @dawndickson2156 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fascinating! A big thank you to the farmer that gave you permission to walk his fields and make such an informative video!!

  • @DRAGONSLAYER1220
    @DRAGONSLAYER1220 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The V-1 was actually pulse-jet powered, operation of which caused the buzzing sound leading to it being nicknamed the "buzz bomb."
    And yes, it was launched by steam catapult.

  • @skimmer8774
    @skimmer8774 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really enjoy visiting the structures along the Atlantic wall and getting a explanation of their use. This site is really impactful. Thank you

  • @a.azazagoth5413
    @a.azazagoth5413 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love what I learn from this channel, where you take us on this channel and it’s always a surprise! The old footage of one on the fly was awesome.

  • @garybarrere7552
    @garybarrere7552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad served in 79 inf in WW2. Great to see them recognized. Thanks so much

  • @zekesgirl100
    @zekesgirl100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just. Outstanding.

  • @Castlebank_Sidings
    @Castlebank_Sidings ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you ever get to the UK please visit IWM Duxford where they have a launch ramp with a V1 on it.

  • @averybon26
    @averybon26 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loved it! Another fantastic and informational video! Keep up the great work, JD!

  • @historyinyourhand1787
    @historyinyourhand1787 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. I remember mine and my wife's Grandparents both talking about the terrifying noise of the Doodlebugs during the Blitz

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video mate. It still
    Amazes me that they had V1/V2 sites on the Cotentin, given most ‘No Ball’ sites as they were known by the Allies were around the Calais area for obvious reasons.
    I last visited there in 2010 and tis brought back some fond memories!

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty interesting stuff.

    • @themcbs3991
      @themcbs3991 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi JD, I was in Normandy at the start of June and had the intention of visiting a V1 launch site in the Brecourt area just to the West of Cherbourg. Unfortunately both access roads are closed to the public and it never happened. Looks like a seriously interesting one too! Try locating it on Google Earth, you'll see what mean. Another great video by the way!

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i ปีที่แล้ว

      @@themcbs3991 Brecourt site is oriented to 341 deg, so the target was Bristol.

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JD, thanks for keeping history alive so others can learn the cost of Freedom.
    Like I say, "So much history, so little time."

  • @punkinpunker
    @punkinpunker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Bristol. My grandad remembers all of the bombing, as a child he lived through the second world war and is still alive today.

  • @MrEaglesfan40
    @MrEaglesfan40 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow that is wild to see, that place is fairly big, and I didn’t realize how big they actually were

  • @terot8341
    @terot8341 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to see these piece of history left alone and not torn to ground, despite the history they resemble. But in other hand, its history that affected to whole world and should be saved for generations to come.

  • @williammathews3022
    @williammathews3022 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! If I ever get the chance to go to Normandy, I'm watching all these videos on the flight over!

  • @matthewtolbert7928
    @matthewtolbert7928 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting!! I have heard about these but have never seen how they launched them. Always informative and well researched.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The V-1 Buzz bombs caused a lot of damage in London. Thank you for sharing JD Thanks 🙏🏻 💯👍👊

  • @keithsifford5326
    @keithsifford5326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool these things still exist. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your videos.

  • @philmathenia2265
    @philmathenia2265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m glad you went there too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rw9866
    @rw9866 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was one place I missed thank you JD for the video, its on my list when I go back. Best Rob

  • @cynditermath9118
    @cynditermath9118 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode! I learned so much about this this weapon of WW II today. Thank you for this.

  • @Nyokicat99
    @Nyokicat99 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh yeah, time to get my history education on!! Ty for posting ❤❤

  • @ClancyWoodard-yw6tg
    @ClancyWoodard-yw6tg ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for making this video. I have always wanted to see what one of these V-1 complexes actually looked like

  • @stephenrrose
    @stephenrrose ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was very interesting JD! I learned something new today in History! Thank you! Thank you for keeping History Alive!!!!

  • @discingaround
    @discingaround ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THU always takes us on the coolest field trips!

  • @SuperTonywilliams
    @SuperTonywilliams ปีที่แล้ว

    My Grandparents were in Bristol at this time in history. Praise be they didn't get operational at this site. Fabulous stuff as always 👍

  • @luskimo1
    @luskimo1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so glad youre back on a regular schedule!

  • @StrangeHistory-tr2xs
    @StrangeHistory-tr2xs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It has to be unbelievable seeing that in person! This video is so well done

  • @daleb194
    @daleb194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again...wish I'd have seen so many of your videos before my trip there last year. But you're giving me a great list of places to see when I go back some day. Love the camera work and the information. Wonderful video and channel.

  • @ivansilva8144
    @ivansilva8144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As usual, a very nice video. Greetings from Brazil!

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool that you got to see this site, too bad it isn’t better preserved!

  • @pascalplace5981
    @pascalplace5981 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the Eastern part of Normandy at Val Ygot-Ardouval between Dieppe and Neuchatel en Bray there is a complete V1 base refurbished by volunteers. The site is very complete with bunkers, launch pad, ..Very nice to visit

  • @samson40a
    @samson40a 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you visit the Calais region there is a V1 site south of Hazebrouck which has most buildings along with information boards. Well worth a visit

  • @rodc7
    @rodc7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That last building before the ramp (with the arched doorways) was the final assembly and guidance calibration anti magnetic room called a 'Richthaus'. No ferrous metals were allowed there lest they throw off the final calibration. Even the hinges were often made of wood! You'll notice that the Richthaus and the ramp are pointed in precisely the same direction.

  • @TomMullen-hn7wc
    @TomMullen-hn7wc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your new graphics on the maps, etc. It really helps your presentations.

  • @bengello
    @bengello ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this bit of fascinating history👍👍

  • @merlijnveijk855
    @merlijnveijk855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode again!

  • @Wreckdiver59
    @Wreckdiver59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never get tired of seeing these WWII sites. The Germans loved their concrete constructions. Your drone shots pulled it all together 👍
    At work, we purchased some heavy German presses and the foundations we put in were also designed by a German company. I remember the massive amount of rebar and concrete that went into the foundations. I can understand why so many of these are still around 😉

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting. Love these old sites.

    • @jimshoe402
      @jimshoe402 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was in Diamond head they torn ours out it was Falling apart. How can the junk take a shell hit then ???😝😝😝

  • @megoatc1
    @megoatc1 ปีที่แล้ว

    These new graphics for this series are great. Love how you are constantly building on each series.

  • @fredv7487
    @fredv7487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done JD. Always interesting to see how things are done. Thanks and stay safe.

  • @peterals5532
    @peterals5532 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was on a trip to Normandy last year, and I saw this launch site, pretty cool ! But unfortunately this launch site have been torn down, to bad. It was a pretty cool historic item though. Maybe the farmer who own the land, was tried of all the people who came to see it, because it was place on private property !

    • @MarkBalcombe
      @MarkBalcombe ปีที่แล้ว

      Really, torn down, it's a major bit of history, nasty use but still history.

    • @peterals5532
      @peterals5532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkBalcombe yes torn down, too bad ☹️

    • @drscopeify
      @drscopeify ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@peterals5532 Maybe you are confusing with a different location, the video is in La Boissais.

  • @auntiear126
    @auntiear126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super interesting video. Thanks a bunch.

  • @realwealthproperties5671
    @realwealthproperties5671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video JD! Love your stuff and so glad you went back for another trip. I still feel sick for you losing your equipment and footage. You have the best job in the world! Keep it up!

  • @steves1112000
    @steves1112000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really cool. Thanks, J.D.

  • @harley909
    @harley909 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you get a chance head to Peenemünde, the layout is very similar to KSC. Great museum and quite a few good places to eat in the surrounding area.

    • @jimshoe402
      @jimshoe402 ปีที่แล้ว

      WTTW+ had that unreal Big.

  • @azonicds
    @azonicds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never seen that one before, very cool to see, thanks for sharing 👌

  • @BasicModelling
    @BasicModelling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your videos, they are informative, interesting, mainly correct as far as I can see and very well made. Keep them coming.. :)

  • @grahamwalker2312
    @grahamwalker2312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was an article in our local newspaper some years ago about a V1 soft landing in a hilltop farmers field in our area in1944 / 45. It is believed that the small screw propeller on the nose of the device - designed to cut the V1 engine after so many turns - had stuck so it flew on and reached the Pennine hills of Calderdale in West Yorkshire in the north of England. Apparently the area was cordoned off and soon men from the appropriate ministry arrived, loaded it on a lorry and took it away, presumably for examination. Everyone concerned was swore to secrecy at the time.

  • @larryburwell8550
    @larryburwell8550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well JD ive never seen one either so thank for showing us. my dads airbase in england was bombed by v1 rockets constantly before the invasion from launch sites somewhere in france. he said the concussion would knock you outa bed at night. obviously a terror weapon more so than effective. 9th airforce 455 bs 323 bg b26s. thanks for sharing. i love your history lessons for sure

  • @simon6ppc246
    @simon6ppc246 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another cracking episode JD the only bad news was when it finished.

  • @trentvanzant7868
    @trentvanzant7868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Channel can’t get enough!!!!

  • @bradbalderson8172
    @bradbalderson8172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another excellent and informative video JD!

  • @rhorne6422
    @rhorne6422 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent episode and informative as ever. Thankfully it was never operational. Watching and living in Bristol, UK.

  • @RoweFilms
    @RoweFilms ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow that’s amazing. JD how did you find out this particular one was aimed at Bristol? Presumably another target would have been Plymouth in Devon (location of Devonport Naval Base). I’m pretty sure they were targeted by a few V1s. I live halfway between Bristol and Plymouth and my home city of Exeter was hit quite heavily by German raids. We’re still finding unexploded bombs to this day (and having to set them off!). Amazing stuff man didn’t even know these locations still existed!

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bristol is about 145 miles away from this site, Plymouth 130 miles and Southampton 95 miles. Placing them here on the peninsula would have been perfect to cover all these cities. Range was nearer 160 miles not 100 as stated in the old film. Luckily for us the Americans overran these before they could be used.

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bordersw1239 Brecourt in Cherbourg was oriented 341 deg to Bristol.

    • @dodgydruid
      @dodgydruid ปีที่แล้ว

      Exeter was targeted as it was known later in the war it was a central congregating point of soldiers, artillery and armour ready to be staged to the launching points pre-D-day. One old chap round here in north Dorset told me the Bristol aimed ones would fly overhead this Dorset town.

    • @RoweFilms
      @RoweFilms ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dodgydruid that’s not actually true as far as I was aware. Unlike Brizzle and Plymouth the bombing of Exeter had no real strategic purpose. It was one of a few places targeted in the Baedeker raids of ‘42, basically in revenge for RAF bombing of culturally significant cities in Germany. They chose targets using the Baedeker tourist guide, specifically for their cultural/historical value as tourist destinations, rather than legitimate military targets. Other targets were Canterbury, Norwich and Bath.

  • @davidyendoll5903
    @davidyendoll5903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As far as I know Bristol , where I live , never had V1 attacks . My father in law told me about seeing Heinkel 111 bombers opening machine gun fire on his street , having bombed Bristol , and that they would dump their used ammo out of the planes to save weight to return home . Bristol suffered quite badly through bombing as well as factories around the city ( Rolls Royce and Filton , Yate ). My wife's grandmother walked to work despite a fire storm caused by bombing devastating part of her route !

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that the 7th Corps overran these sites before they were activated.

  • @JennaCee
    @JennaCee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really interesting video - Thank you!!

  • @debatablelands_ratcher6354
    @debatablelands_ratcher6354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant what you do pal . Love it 👍

  • @shimon1166
    @shimon1166 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My uncle was stationed outside of London in WW2 in an anti-aircraft unit. He was from Brooklyn and manned a gun with a few other guys from the tri-state area. His gun crew shot down the supposed first Buzz Bomb ever shot down. They were then interviewed by NBC radio. One of the guys, Louis Quatrone from New Jersey when asked how they shot it down responded (in a New Jersey accent), “it was easy, I seen mosquitoes bigger than that in New Jersey”. NBC radio sent the whole interview on a 78 record back to my grandparents in Brooklyn. Unfortunately it was lost over the years. I’m trying to find if it’s online somewhere in some archive.

  • @ianlast6722
    @ianlast6722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really hood video again JD, as always thanks for dedication and putting these videos together

  • @normahird9059
    @normahird9059 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    JD...... yet another fantastic video. You certainly know how to make History come alive. Because of your videos your viewers can actually visit historic sites
    How is Eric doing?

  • @mattball306
    @mattball306 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sat watching from Bristol uk when I'm over in Normandy going to go have a look at this knowing it was aimed at my town

  • @MrEaglesfan40
    @MrEaglesfan40 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes it was very interesting JD thank you for the video

  • @Wideoval73
    @Wideoval73 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fascinating. Thanks for the video.

  • @Byron_Blue
    @Byron_Blue ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you back in form lad

  • @zolfodor4835
    @zolfodor4835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a shame that historical sites similar to these cant be reconstructed & used for educational purposes to learn from,would love to see how it looked in the day,love this channel ❤👌

  • @joemabry9643
    @joemabry9643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super, duper. Thank you.

  • @PaulSpencerImages2012
    @PaulSpencerImages2012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remarkable looking site, lots of good information and content JD - Do you have Eric or Paul in tow for this trip, Cherbourg was indeed a far reach for the allies and much bloodshed was lost in order to take it. Definitely a place I need to visit when I get back to France, never actually got there yet, I end up taking friends and revisiting the same places so my nest tour will definitely be new adventures. Stay safe and great content, Paul Spencer.

  • @joshrabatin
    @joshrabatin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You! 🎉

  • @steveshipkie1624
    @steveshipkie1624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a fantastic video thank you

  • @cyndiebill6631
    @cyndiebill6631 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knew about the rockets but never knew that their launch sights were in France so close to England. Learned something new again today. 👍🙂

  • @MarkBalcombe
    @MarkBalcombe ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent report. Never seen the like of that anywhere on here.

  • @duanelawrence78
    @duanelawrence78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Love this Channel!!✌️🇺🇲

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friends dad was parachuted down Normady afew days before D day. He was told to sleep on the beach along the bluff and film what he saw. He also filmed the V1 stuff on an earlier trip. Look up Hjorth, los angeles times. Great article

  • @GlasgowCeltic88
    @GlasgowCeltic88 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:18 watching this FROM Bristol (well from a wee town called "Yate" just NE of the City)...
    Thankfully BECAUSE of D-Day no V1 or V2s landed on Bristol.
    JD thank you for showing us this lil snippet of history and for doing what you (& everyone at GMoH) do to make sure NO ONE forgets what was a dark, dark, chapter in Global History this was. 💚

    • @richardmayes3860
      @richardmayes3860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m watching from Yate too!! Saw one of these (or a replica) on display at Manston spitfire and aeroplane Museum in Kent a couple of weeks ago.

    • @GlasgowCeltic88
      @GlasgowCeltic88 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardmayes3860 best one I've seen was at the Imperial War Museum in London several years ago.
      Have to admit the sound of their pulse-jet is ONE of THE most terrifying sounds out there... followed by the silence as the engine cuts out.

  • @melvinryan2003
    @melvinryan2003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the best J.D., thank you for your awesome videos

  • @camdodge9891
    @camdodge9891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a fantastic video thank you JD

  • @robmisener2786
    @robmisener2786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video JD!

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My ignorance is showing here, but I did not realize that V-1s were the same as “buzz bombs”. I knew “buzz bombs” was a nickname but didn’t know what the real name was-interesting!

  • @GhostofSicklesleg
    @GhostofSicklesleg ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done and very interesting and informative!

  • @pauldurkee4764
    @pauldurkee4764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankfully a lot of damage was prevented by the allies overrunning the launch sites.
    The alignment of that ramp could have been used to target the ports in the Bristol channel, namely Bristol, Cardiff, Newport.

  • @LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE
    @LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating and great insight keep up the good work and keep them coming JD!! I appreciate you

  • @K_Type
    @K_Type ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are so well done

  • @leehall8830
    @leehall8830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My late nan lived in south london through WW2 and even after the terror of the blitz the V1 was something dreaded …especially when the engine cut out. A memory she would often mention to my dad.

  • @russellstraw
    @russellstraw ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video with a lot of interesting aspects 👍

  • @UNPROFOR1994
    @UNPROFOR1994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try visiting the Atlantikwall Museum in Raversyde, Belgium. Possibly the best preserved part of the Atlantikwall in Europe.

  • @cherylcook634
    @cherylcook634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating. I'm glad I found your channel. Do you know if these structures were built by slave or forced labor?

  • @defiantirl34
    @defiantirl34 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    JD if you ever get back to France, you should try to get to the Calais region. You will find more V weapons sites, including the V2 assembly, service, and launch sites at Wizernes and Watten, which were targeted by the Allied airforces in Operation Aphrodite.
    There is a V3 site at Mimoyecques which again was targeted in Aphrodite, which had the tragic incident of the death of JFKs older brother Joseph.
    Also you can visit Batterie Todt which is a series of huge gun casemates which held large caliber naval guns. The museum has a Krupp 28 cm K5 railway gun on its grounds.

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandmother's brothers fought in WW1, one of them didn't return home, my uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, I'm beyond grateful for my freedoms because of all men who've served this great country.🇺🇸🙏

    • @jimshoe402
      @jimshoe402 ปีที่แล้ว

      I delivered newspapers to a WW1 German 1968.HaHa

  • @brettM1
    @brettM1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great vid JD

  • @Nyllsor
    @Nyllsor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool, rare find!

  • @swgeek4310
    @swgeek4310 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, what continues to amaze me is the ability the Germans had to build an create ALL they did. I realize it utilized slave and other wise ugly labor at times, but I do have to say that is the one thing that I find impressive in regards to the Germans during the war.

  • @OldFrontLine
    @OldFrontLine ปีที่แล้ว

    They’re fascinating sites, hope you get to explore some more in the north of France. A couple still have the actually ramp in place.

  • @larryfriese
    @larryfriese ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is a "V-1" launch rail left on Eglin AFB (30.663005790090946, -86.34520189706515). V-1s and V-1 clones were flown from the base during and after the war. I understand there is still some infrastructure on private lands near the beach.

  • @jojopetitpecheur2368
    @jojopetitpecheur2368 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, there is the same site in the town of Morbecque in the Pas de Calais (France) route de Wallon-Cappel lauch base for the V1 rockets and all the infrastructures.