The Army-Navy Screen Magazine Number 55, 1945 01 Bastogne: Short film about Bastogne, introduced by Lt. Clair Hess of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, Co F, 2nd Battalion, 101st Airborne.
My great uncle Buck was one of those Glider Pilots. He said that he was one of the last to fly in with a load of artillery shells and blasting caps. They wouldn't let him have a copilot on this trip because they couldn't afford to loose two in one shot. He made it out alive and passed a few years ago.
My uncle was in an artillery unit in Bastogne throughout the whole battle. While the 101st got most of the glory, there were a lot of other men who had it just as rough. My uncle never talked about the battle or much about the war at all. He was, in my opinion, also a hero.
Tom McDonald my uncle was in the 327glider regiment of the 101st and he was in Bastogne. EVERY American soldier that was anywhere near Bastogne was truly a hero.
Same with my grandfathers. They were both in ww2 and they barely spoke about it. They had won medals they never collected because they had had enough horror. The Germans chased my grandfather in his dreams until he died. I don't know if the Japanese haunted my other grandfather but inwould assume you never forget. I miss them. They are in Arlington national and I don't visit enough.
What a meat grinder of a battle. Never forget the men who fought and died for freedom. Also: Never forget the Malmedy massacre! Never forget the Wareth 11 massacre! Never forget the civilian men, women, and children who were also killed by the Nazis! I’m always humbled and amazed at how well the US treated the German prisoners.
I betcha when those sky's opened up and those resupply planes started flying that had to be one helluv a moral boost for those poor half froze GI s on the ground! Gives me chills just watching it!
This young lieutenant was injured by machine gun fire on D-Day and had to lie beneath his parachute for three days until medics found him. (I just Googled him.) 🇺🇸🎖️🦅
Thank you for what you did for my country Belguim never i should forget this . This may no repeat what there have happens steal the freedom of al nations
By this time in the European theatre, Germany had wasted irreplaceable equipment and manpower on the Eastern front and...purged or executed some of the better generals and strategic combat senior staff...If Bastogne was a hub for access to Antwerp...why not bypass it towards the objective? That tactic worked before but somehow they chose to engage... I often wondered why...
You reckon if you told these young 18 to 22 year old men that winning the war meant losing everything they loved and cherished, that they would have sacrificed their lives?
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My great uncle Buck was one of those Glider Pilots. He said that he was one of the last to fly in with a load of artillery shells and blasting caps. They wouldn't let him have a copilot on this trip because they couldn't afford to loose two in one shot. He made it out alive and passed a few years ago.
My uncle was in an artillery unit in Bastogne throughout the whole battle. While the 101st got most of the glory, there were a lot of other men who had it just as rough. My uncle never talked about the battle or much about the war at all. He was, in my opinion, also a hero.
Tom McDonald my uncle was in the 327glider regiment of the 101st and he was in Bastogne. EVERY American soldier that was anywhere near Bastogne was truly a hero.
Tom what unit my Father was with the 955th FA (155)
Same with my grandfathers. They were both in ww2 and they barely spoke about it. They had won medals they never collected because they had had enough horror. The Germans chased my grandfather in his dreams until he died. I don't know if the Japanese haunted my other grandfather but inwould assume you never forget. I miss them. They are in Arlington national and I don't visit enough.
Especially the armored units, I'm sure they were a godsend to the 101st (considering the had no armor/tanks).
Thanks for posting, very interesting! My Great Uncle was killed at Bastogne, he was apart of the 101st. He was only 19, died on January 5th, 1945.
God has that soldier at peace with him for eternity.
@@vivians9392 god is a woman
He did not die. He was just promoted to be a angel
Was he in Easy Company?
An enormous unending thank you to all of these heroes and may God bless them always!!! RIP soldiers, you did yourselves proud!!!
What a meat grinder of a battle. Never forget the men who fought and died for freedom. Also: Never forget the Malmedy massacre! Never forget the Wareth 11 massacre! Never forget the civilian men, women, and children who were also killed by the Nazis! I’m always humbled and amazed at how well the US treated the German prisoners.
I betcha when those sky's opened up and those resupply planes started flying that had to be one helluv a moral boost for those poor half froze GI s on the ground! Gives me chills just watching it!
Right? Hell of a Christmas, huh?
All i can say is "THANK YOU SO MUCH" from Belgium . What they did can NEVER be repaid , The fallen ,and all the injured :(
How do you repay a Conservative Christian Nationalist?
Like what would a person like that appreciate?
Someday we might need you guys to save us, US. We are lucky to count you as friends.
The respect given by people in Belgium is not unnoticed! I hope to make it to Mont (pretty sure that's where my Grandfather was) some day.
The "young" man narrating the film sounds like an older Butters from South Park. I can't un-hear it.
I hope they got a lot of free drinks.
Airborne beer!
This young lieutenant was injured by machine gun fire on D-Day and had to lie beneath his parachute for three days until medics found him. (I just Googled him.) 🇺🇸🎖️🦅
He went on to serve in korea and eventually became a Colonel.
Thank you for what you did for my country Belguim never i should forget this . This may no repeat what there have happens steal the freedom of al nations
love these guys
By this time in the European theatre, Germany had wasted irreplaceable equipment and manpower on the Eastern front and...purged or executed some of the better generals and strategic combat senior staff...If Bastogne was a hub for access to Antwerp...why not bypass it towards the objective? That tactic worked before but somehow they chose to engage... I often wondered why...
God bless, hope you're still living.
Realmente são heróis .... lutaram bravamente !
I like how he is smoking in the theater. 😝
You reckon if you told these young 18 to 22 year old men that winning the war meant losing everything they loved and cherished, that they would have sacrificed their lives?
Those men fought to the end. Bravery. Something you obviously know nothing about. Go climb back in your cave
@@stevegreenstein6794 by we, I don't mean you.
@@stevegreenstein6794 lol, reaching
1:28 Had no idea Ted Nivison fought in WW2
i thought the germans by-passed it...but what do i know
Barry Martin fk u talkn about
They did, they had it surrounded but as well as being resupplied by air ground forces fought their way in.
the propaganda was better back then...
Crocodiles eat their appeasers last.
Who in the hell tried to make a hero out of George Floyd?