0:01 Jagdpanzer 38(t) 0:40 Fieseler Fi156 Storch x3 0:50 +1 1:00 M4A3E2 Medium Tank, Jumbo 1:15 Sherman Firefly VC 1:30 M4A1E8 Medium Tank - A rather rare variant, not sure if any HVSS tanks were at "the Bulge" 1:45 M7 HMC 2:00 Huh? Not vintage WWII. 2:25 M4A1 Medium Tank 76.2mm 2:30 M4A3 Medium Tank - Not sure of variant, could be M4, M4A2, M4A3, or M4A4 2:45 M5 Light Tank 2:55 Cromwell 3:10 M3A1 Halftrack 3:20 Bedford QL 3:30 Federal 604 F-1 3:45 Autocar U-4144 - Could be U-2044, U-4144, or U-7144T 4:05 Ford GPW Jeep 4:15 Ford CMP - Or Chevy, video cuts off before I was able to ascertain the exact model, probably F15 4:20 GMC CCKW Wrecker 4:35 GMC CCKW - probably model 353 4:50 Ward LaFrance Wrecker - not positive 5:10 Same Tired now. Anyone want to finish this?
Thanks for doing all that! I don't know armor that well, but I DO know aircraft, and at 0:40 those are Allied Piper L-4 Grasshoppers (aka Cubs), not Luftwaffe Storches. This is based on the silhouette of the wingtips, cowl width, fuselage taper, shape of horizontal stabs and lack of extreme gear struts.
The " Huh ? " at 2:00 is actually a Pandur in service with the Belgian army today. That's all Belgium has left as "tanks". Its presence here could be an injoke too as there is a whole discussion going on about these vehicles : being 20 years old they were renovated and as a result the interior has become so cramped that the crews can't move inside or get out safely. Response of the army : we'll need smaller soldiers.
As a Belgian, I always find it incredible that people that we don't know, came so far from their home to fight nazi tyranny and free my country. My heart is full of gratitude for all american, english, french and many other who gave their life for freedom. Thank you so much.
My father was one of them. He was a young 2nd LT in the American Army who fought on the northern flank of the Battle of the Bulge until he was wounded. He spoke well of the Belgian people.
Thanks from an American Veteran to the country and the people of Belgium for honoring our heroes at bastogne for their sacrifices to keep them free from tyranny God Bless
I am so impressed with not only the vehicles but with the uniforms and equipment. For the most part the uniform patches matched the bumper markings of the vehicles. A lot of work went into this parade. My father in law served with a tank destroyer battalion in this battle but I did not see one from his unit
I don't know where all the vehicles came from, but a BIG thank you to the men the first time around, and a Big hand for the men that keep the memories alive, unfortunately in a few more years there no longer will be any survivors left.
We most fondly remember the young men who came here to free us from the nazi's. And honour the ones who could not go home again. Indeed, there are a few towns in Belgium where the commemoration is still held each year with parades of old military vehicles. I do recommend the town of Mons in the first weekend of September, as well as Bastogne around Christmas.
Chris Breezy Yes, the people of Belgium and the Netherlands have such parades with old equipment. They have wonderful re-enactments and honor our fallen by adopting their graves. They honor their liberators and keep their memories alive.
And the shame of it is the ungrateful American you here don’t even know what those men did seventyfive years ago to save the world from tyranny. They have no clue what the battle of the bulge was, and probably very little of the whole of WWII. In fact they want to bring it here.
As a child, I was there for the 20th anniversary ceremony on the battlefield in Luxembourg and visited Bastogne, particularly the “Nuts” Museum. Not what you’re thinking…It is a quote from US Army General McAuliffe in response to German demand for surrender.
Wow this is NUTS!! BEAUTIFUL.. ( & that Glenn Miller sound is perfect) not day that goes by in my life that I dont think of this battle and men who fought, and didnt come back for me.. Heros. I couldnt image our boys seeing them huge tigers all them germans coming at them that early morning.. and to hold the germans that long with no resupplying against all odds.. then Gen. Patton rushes in!
My dad was a medic in the 84th Infantry Division in Marché...it was the next road and railway junction after Bastone. They arrive in the town just hours before the Germans. They were up against the 119th Panzergrenadier, 9th Panzergrenadier, and the 560th Infantry divisions. He rarely talked about the war and when he did, it was always in generalities. I was hoping to see a jeep or (at least) someone wearing the Rail Splitters (84th ID) patch. Did see the 2nd and 3rd Armor Division patches which were on the flanks of the 84th.
Yes they were heroes but also the German soldiers were heroes too. They fought for their homeland, they defended it at all costs. Of course the government they served was terrible. But that is not the fault of the single German fighter. May both brave Allies and brave Germans rest in peace. I hope there will never be war and hatred between Germany and its neighbors again. Greetings from your friends in beautiful Germany
Good job. I see 5 years later. Stills while recharging/fixing video. Excellent work. Viva la France. God Bless America. Truly moving the number of French patriots and history buffs that beautifully restore U.S. Army vehicles.
THAT BOYS THOUGHT OF OTHERS. HE CAREFULLY RAN ACROSS & PICKED UP THE CANDY & GAVE IT TO THE OTHERS BECAUSE THEY COULDLN'T REACH IT. A THOUGHTFUL YOUNGMAN. HOPE HE IS LOVED BY MANY & SHOWN LOVE BY MANY FOR HIS THOUGHTFULNESS .
What an amazing display. Particularly impressed to see the Sherman Cobra King and the Cromwell,very few of those around, especially in running order. Surprised the weren't any tank destroyers,an M10,M18 or M36. Perhaps there aren't many running in Europe.
Was the cameraman a professional? I like the discipline he had while shooting. Didn’t zoom in and out. Did a slow pan of the plans? And the quality was so clean you could read a lot of lettering. Good work.
I need to fix this comment section, it's lacking Sabaton Lyrics. NUTS! The General's word echoed clear! NUTS! The Nazis shall hear! CRACK OF THE LIGHTNING SPLITTING THE GROUND Thunder is sounding, artillery pounding! Battle The Nazis cast on Bastogne, Facing their forces alone! There, that's better.
Well i guess after the war all things were either sold, gifted, abandoned, scrapped and today we could still do huge vehicles galore movies like Bridge Too Far where CGI did not exists.
this is in bastogne and they don't like the german vehicle's as much as the allied stuff. most of the german stuff is in Manhay you can check that video on my channel if you like.
Jacob Flores yes, but not only from the battle of the bulge. many vehicles were found all over the world, most of them in France ,Belgium , Netherlands and ofcourse in Germany
