Battle of the Bulge: Bastogne WWII Then & Now - 13 EPIC Photographs

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The Battle of the Bulge is a term for history buffs that is inseparable with the German Counter Offensive against the US frontlines in Belgium and Luxembourg that started on Decemeber 16, 1944. The offensive was intended to stop the Allied use of the Belgian port of Antwerp and to split the Allied lines, allowing the Germans to encircle and destroy four Allied armies and force the Western Allies to negotiate a peace treaty in the Axis powers' favor. The Battle of the Bulge was the largest battle ever fought by the US Army in World War II.
In this episode of WWII Then & Now we travel around the city of Bastogne to take several Then & Now comparison photographs.
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@daveholmes1030 3 года назад

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.

@raylogix6226 Год назад

RIP He was a great man!

@coloradogalnva5331 Год назад

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…😢

@jimflys2 Год назад

@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.

@philfyphil Год назад

Amazing, thanks for sharing. I’d love to visit Bastogne and the beaches at Normandy.

@tundranomad Год назад

How did he get from the hospital in England to Holland?

@princess_nick 3 года назад

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.

@suzukibn1131 3 года назад

What a wonderful story and great legacy. Thanks for sharing.

@veteransfortrump8916 3 года назад

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.

@TheMonkdad 2 года назад

@@veteransfortrump8916 Its a shame that trump doesn’t return the respect for veterans. Veterans are why we’re free today.

@davidwillis4839 2 года назад

@@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.

@mynameis3568 2 года назад

@ David no need to reply to MonkDad brother as they are a troll or a commie/democrat. Reality escapes them.

@MsLLWatts 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Your dad was a hero! Thank you for watching

@gawa123 2 года назад

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...

@markwebster6568 2 года назад

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.

@florenciodavid7654 2 года назад

@@markwebster6568 hi

@judychristensen5689 10 месяцев назад

My dad was as well, Tank Commander 3rd Armored Division, Spearhead, Battle of the Bulge.

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

What a hero! thank you for sharing and watching!

@rooster68able 3 года назад

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!

@TheGreatest1974 3 года назад

@@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. 🇬🇧👍

@Mike_79 3 года назад

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

@robertocornejo1161 2 года назад

Brave hero...

@rexcochran2781 3 года назад

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.

@larryherring445 Год назад

Watch out for modern fascist. We had 45 in the White House and now he wants back in. Very scary times.

@frankanderson4176 8 месяцев назад

MAGA@@larryherring445

@alfredoperez9110 8 месяцев назад

La muerte no es final del camino nada es fácil....

@holly52ful 8 месяцев назад

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!

@strykerentllc 8 месяцев назад

@@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.

@yoohoo909 3 года назад

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.

@michae8jackson378 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing dude!!

@TomOHara72 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

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.

@TomOHara72 3 года назад

@@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.

@johnsimms4501 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you, we will!

@bassettraceengines 3 года назад

Thank you. I had a friend that fought in the battle and use to tell me stories about it. Rest in Peace Jack.

@robertlynch7365 3 года назад

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.

@coreyroberts2831 3 года назад

I would LOVE to see those photo's... maybe you could post them to an online album and share the link?

@robertlynch7365 3 года назад

@@coreyroberts2831 facebook.com/bob.lynch.9849 I made my ww2 Facebook albums public

@matrox 3 года назад

@@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?

@dawndickson2156 3 года назад

Humbling. Thank you for sharing this. So very thankful for these brave men and women. May we never forget their sacrifice.

@matthewstone1811 3 года назад

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.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Golden Acorns! Such a fascinating unit

@suzukibn1131 3 года назад

Good for you!!🇺🇸

@bencordwell8186 2 года назад

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 👊🏻👍🏻

@donalhartman6235 3 года назад

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.

@delprice3007 9 месяцев назад

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.

@alfredoperez9110 8 месяцев назад

Héroes del la segunda guerra mundial.honor y gloria para todos los que lucharon.. también para los alemanes.,.

@johnsanchez9772 3 года назад

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

@frankcasey7423 3 года назад

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!

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Hello everyone, we've been wanting to share the story of Dr Jack Prior for a long time now. We hope you enjoyed this different 'take' on the Siege of Bastogne and learned something new. Let us know if you had any relatives that served during the Battle of the Bulge. We would love to know in which unit they served! ➡️ Take a look at all the Then & Now photographs of this video on www.snafu-docs.com/battle-of-the-bulge-bastogne-wwii-then-now

@joee9118 3 года назад

I had an uncle that served during the Battle of the Bulge, unfortunately I don't know the unit. Can you give me any direction on finding it? Thanks.

@samuelparker9882 3 года назад

Talk about being EXACT. The first two were spot on. Fantastic work and due diligence my brother!!

@mikehartsook5281 3 года назад

OUTSTANDING VIDEO GREAT JOB. MY FATHER IN LAW DONALD BRUMMITT, WAS A COMBAT MEDIC IN THE 28,TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN WORLD WAR TWO AND RECIVED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL I DON'T KNOW IF HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE I KNOW HE WAS IN FRANCE I'M A ARMY VETERAN MYSELF FROM THE LATE 1970'S I ASKED MY FATHER IN LAW IF HE WAS EVER IN THE ARMY ALL HE SAID WAS THAT HE WAS A MEDIC IN FRANCE IN THE 28,TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND THAT WAS ALL HE SAID HE DIDN'T LIKE TALKING ABOUT IT I COULD TELL SO I NEVER ASKED HIM ANYTHING ABOUT IT AGAIN I COULD TELL IT BOTHERED HIM. WHEN HE DIED IN 2005 OR 2006 I WAS READING HIS OBITUARY AND IT BLEW ME AWAY WHEN I READ ABOUT HIM BEING AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL I BELIEVE THAT HE HAD BEEN AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TWICE I'LL HAVE TO FIND HIS OBITUARY I HAVE IT PUT UP SOME PLACE HE WAS A GREAT GUY HAD A HEART OF GOLD MY WIFE DIDN'T KNOW HE HAD BEEN AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR UNTIL HE PASSED AWAY AND THEY GOT HIS MILITARY RECORDS FROM THE VA HE WAS BURIED WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS HE WAS A MINISTER.

@princess_nick 3 года назад

Dr. Jack Prior was my grandfather and my uncle is Jeff Prior. I want to say thank you for sharing my grandfather’s story and his experience in the Battle of the Bulge.

@johnhellwig6641 3 года назад

My cousin (once removed), 2nd Lt. Daniel Phillips Winegar, Jr. served in the US Army Air Force, 9th Air Force, 1st Pathfinder Squadron during the Battle of the Bulge. After several days of bad weather at the outset of the German offensive, grounding US airplanes, the USAAF resumed sorties. On Dec 23, 1944, he was co-piloting B-26 Marauder "Weary Lera", leading the 322 Bomb Group in a bombing attack on the Euskirchen (Germany) railroad bridge to interdict German supplies to the front. His plane was shot down by flak and crashed. He was killed along with the rest of the crew except for one airman who parachuted safely to the ground. 2nd Lt. Winegar was only 20 years old.

@johnevans4955 3 года назад

My father fought through the Bulge with the 2nd Armored Div.- never forget! Great research

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Hell on Wheels!

@rmark2836 3 года назад

My father. Fought as part of snafu was wounded twice in two weeks after second wounding pulled from action from the battle

@samcolt9394 2 года назад

HES A HERO GOD BLESS HIM

@michaelfitzell2741 2 года назад

So was my father.

@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад

So incredibly good. You guys are knocking it out of the park. Thanks for this.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thanks as always dude. Can't wait to hit the battlefields, archives or hitting some antique stores in the USA with you

@richardwalker6424 3 года назад

Watching from Canada .. thx for your time and energy into this video .. let us never forget the ones that died in battle

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you buddy! Really appreciate it

@sidney836 4 месяца назад

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.

@kk1089 3 месяца назад

Thank you for all your hard working keeping the memories of these extraordinary men alive. True heroes.

@Chical209 3 года назад

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.

@keithrafalko9948 Год назад

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.

@Shazzadut1 Месяц назад

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. ❤

@lukeangelus3386 3 года назад

Fantastic job! Heroes forever! May their memories be eternal!

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you!

@PortsmouthCherokee Год назад

You are doing a service for humanity. When these hardships are forgotten....the mistakes are repeated. This brought tears to my eyes

@chrislg1957ilovespam 3 года назад

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.

@konaok1 Год назад

My Father was a Sargent Scout with the 101st. He started his tour in North Africa, on to Sicily, then on D-day. He jumped behind enemy lines to secure bridges. He went on to Bastogne and finished his tour of duty releasing the victims from concentration camps. He came home with Five Bronze stars and a damaged man. I only found this out a few years ago. It took me many years to find this information because of the fire at the records archives in the 1970s. I was able to visit Bastogne in 2013, I never imagined I would be able to give him thanks for his service. He was not alone in his service to his country. Peter J. Ostrowsky Sgt.

@desertwildflower2294 3 года назад

I’ve had a fascination with WW2 since I was a child. My dream has always been to go on a ‘European Tour’ of the battlefields. I’m far away (American) so it probably will never happen. Thank you so much for your hard work, meticulous research, and amazing videos!!

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you so much for watching!

@pavitashergill8308 3 года назад

These guys did it. So can you. God bless you and your family. Do it.

@DavetheLiontamer 3 года назад

You do have a long journey to get there but I guarantee it would be an experience you would never forget, Normandy is beautiful anytime of the year and the locals are very friendly but its extra special on the 6th of June, take the plunge and you will never regret it.

@XxBloggs 2 года назад

It’s 8 hours away from the US. Go for it!

@counciousstream 3 года назад

My Great Grandfather's first cousin was the commanding General of the VIII Corps and gave the order to hold Bastogne. His name was Lt. General Troy Middleton. At first criticized by Patton for holding this little town that became surrounded he was later praised by Patton for the decision to hold what was a critical crossroads. He was no doubt cursed at some point by many of the men who held it. Middleton was particularly proud to have served with the heroes of the Ardenness and the men of the VIII Corps from Normandy to the Czech border. He had served in WW1 as an infantry soldier and understood the difficulty that the individual soldier had to endure. He wasn't a career military man but instead volunteered at the start of the war. Upon his resignation he had served the greatest number of days in combat of any member of the General Staff in WW2.

@markj2156 3 года назад

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.

@beatricemerche2020 3 года назад

J habite à Bastogne et je connais les endroits que vous avez filmés. Mes grands parents paternels et mon père étaient à Bastogne durant la guerre, ils habitaient en face de la caserne où se trouvait le quartier général américain et la fameuse cave Nuts. Ma mère habitait à l'époque dans le village de Bercheux à 18 km de Bastogne, les troupes américaines y ont fait halte avant de repartir au front, ma mère me parlait souvent de la 101 airborne et de ses soldats entre autres un soldat nommé Fred Mac Carty et un autre qui lui avait donné une médaille de la vierge que j'ai toujours, hélàs ma mère est décédée et je ne me souviens plus du nom, je sais juste qu'il avait une origine italienne. Encore merci à tous les soldats américains qui nous ont permis de naître et de vivre libres.

@banana_junior_9000 10 месяцев назад

Ah, Renee. You are not forgotten. Breaks my heart.

@johnvanpomeren9254 3 года назад

A very interesting and well researched video. Thank you very much for keeping this important history to the forefront.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you for watching John!

@derek7521 3 года назад

AMAZING ! Thank you everyone involved in making this video.

@machtschnell7452 3 года назад

Thank you for documenting and remembering. These men and women were heroes for democracy and freedom . Those who favor totalitarian governments today must be reminded for what the Greatest Generation fought so that sacrifice is not ever in vain.

@tbbb2 3 года назад

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.

@kerrywoboe Год назад

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.

@joestephany6943 Год назад

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.

@TheJimbojetset1 Год назад

wow im alive because of those solders ihave no words for those great men but thank you over and over again

@robrussell5329 3 года назад

I'll never complain about the cold again.

@kathyh4804 3 года назад

Amen! What those men went through was horrific 😢

@shannonhipps5105 3 года назад

Nor the taste of food or lack thereof! What an admirable generation!

@benferrer1730 3 года назад

Massive Goosebumps..What a HISTORY...

@cmayes6551 3 года назад

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.

@A9S15J5E9M806 3 года назад

Great work and I can't wait to see more ! My great uncle was there he was a medic .

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@A9S15J5E9M806 3 года назад

@@SNAFUDOCS thank you for your time and hard work 😌

@paulolodicora4471 3 года назад

You guys have done a terrific job showing the war time and today time. Cheers from Brazil.

@briandavis998 3 года назад

That is great showed the spot aid station where my grandpa was captured on dec 19. He was wounded at the church in foy and taken to that spot for aid so cool to see it.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

WOW Brian. What was his name? Thank you for sharing this with us

@briandavis998 3 года назад

@@SNAFUDOCS Frank Davis

@briandavis998 3 года назад

@@SNAFUDOCS Alpha company 506th 101st

@briandavis998 3 года назад

1 st battalion

@jacob0929 3 года назад

@@briandavis998 He was with the same guys they made band of brothers from

@DaveTinNY 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video! Excellent information and the photos and movie reel clips are an excellent addition to the story. I have a relative that's buried in Colville Sur Mer, Normandy. He was KIA during hedgerow fighting on 07JUL44, fighting with the 30th Infantry Division, 117th IR, Company F. I'm fortunate to have met the man who was at his side when he died.

@joshrandall5297 2 года назад

Great job. Thank you for reminding us of their sacrifice.

@mikemills69 3 года назад

Memorial Day 1990, a friend and myself visited Bastogne on our Harleys. He from Bitburg, myself, Hahn. Parked by the M-4 in square. We'd planned on seeing much more than we did that day but the square was buzzing with activity. Carnival rides, games, incredible food, drink and many happy, appreciative folks. After a few hours of merriment, we sat in a stoop a block or two away to smoke.. An elderly woman ambled up to the stoop which was her family's. Americans? You're eating with us...come in. That home had no less than forty folks in the courtyard having a celebration that would rival any other. After spaghetti & meatballs with laughter, tears & simple enjoyment the woman told us that the basket of bread of she'd been carrying when we first saw her and ate with the meal, had a story. Six days a week for the duration, she'd set that same wicker basket full of bread baked by the same man in the same shop as during occupation & beyond. Incredible, the sights were also but that dinner lives in my memory brighter than the implements and place of war.

@ELDRofficial 3 года назад

Amazing and inspiring. I’m a musician and this gives me lots of fuel for the imagination, so thank you! 💜

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Great to hear, thank you!

@Hurridale 3 года назад

Excellent -- thank you! Anyone visiting Bastogne/Noville/Foy would be wise to watch this before the trip. I spent two weeks in the area for the 75th in 2019 and visited these places. This vid added much to my understanding of the sites. Next time I go, I plan to splurge for a local guide. (I was too late in booking for the 75th -- they were all booked up). Every American ought to attend a "Nuts Weekend" in Bastogne sometime in their lives. The Belgians have done an amazing job keeping the memory alive. Honestly, better than we Americans have, 'sorry to say. Thank you.

@jamesduck1069 3 года назад

My Father, Billy Duck ( no kidding, it's our family name!) was also with the 3rd Army and spent his 21st birthday in Bastogne. He was an artillery spotter! He was wounded by mortar shrapnel and awarded a purple heart medal. He also drove a Jeep and it had "Hill Billy" stenciled on the the hood. My family is from Tennessee so... go figure! Thanks for posting this! I visited Belgium a few years ago and toured all these locations!

@dral9971 Год назад

Unusually good. I'm starting to regain hope for WW2 documentaries.

@antonioacevedo5200 Год назад

Superb job!!! Magnificent video. You could feel the history through your images. THANK YOU!!!!

@MrJonrocker 3 года назад

And to think, at this very time in December, back in 1944 these men were fighting, freezing and dying. Heroes, every of them. And people now complain about wearing a mask.

@toddhansen931 Год назад

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!!😊

@roberth5767 3 года назад

In December, 2019, when we returned to Bastogne for the 75th Anniversary celebration, we had dinner with some Luxemburger friends at the Cite Wok! Of course we knew the story of the aid station and paused for a moment of silence at the memorial plaque.

@richardsierra9884 Год назад

God Bless all those incredible strong hombres who fought for everybody's freedom. Thank All of You ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

@luiscalcano4359 2 года назад

My 82nd Airborne grandpa was in all the action in the ETO, and wasn't to thrilled in talking about his experiences , for it would bring back terrible memories .

@tkaultopbd1 2 года назад

It's great to see young men interested in honoring our brave soldiers. My father's 30th Division fought in La Gleize, Houffalize and Stoumont during the Bulge. God bless them all.

@b.vonschnauser207 2 года назад

What an awesome tribute to our military this video is.

@PanaGringoBarefootBass 3 года назад

Thank you. Lest we forget. I love this stuff. I've longed to do this sort of thing for some 30 years and have an idea to put "permanent" markers for many of these photographed places. I wish I could join you.

@sulphurmagazine6026 3 года назад

Your videos are great. Well done. My grandfather was Wilbert Leroy McClain, He was in the 4th Infantry Division 8th army. He fought in the Hurtgen Forest. He was hit and eventually came home. His division was the first on Utah with Roosevelt. I have started a book of his exploits as he and his machine gunner were separated from his company and had to find their way to Belgium on their own. He was a Wiley character and his stories were quite colorful.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Wow! Do you mean 8th Infantry Regiment?

@pennylane9730 Год назад

I'm history buff. All the allies are my heroes. They we're a different breed of men. They're likes will never come again.. Lest we forget. Respect. ❤

@_Dave_S 3 года назад

My late father was there, US Army 6th Armored Division. Thank you for this video, history should never be forgotten.

@Sunbeam65 Год назад

My great uncle Private First Class John P Zychowski gave his life for our country in this town on January 2, 1945. He was in the 15th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division.

@MrBillyd603 2 года назад

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

@philfyphil Год назад

What a fantastic, interesting video. I love this sort of thing. I went back to RAF Akrotiri and re-created all my parents photos from when my Dad was in Air Sea Rescue there in 1963 - 1966. Managed to find all the old Roman sites we went to and our house on the base which was due to be demolished that very year we were there (2018). So lucky to be able to recreate all the family photos of 63 - 66 as they are now.

@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE 10 месяцев назад

My Uncle Eugene fought on that Hallowed Ground. Survived and lived into his late 80s in Northern CA . RIP Soldiers ❤️🇺🇸

@johnbgriffinjr116 11 месяцев назад

Your work is amazing and is greatly appreciated

@freedominion7369 3 месяца назад

Such bravery and your dedication to their honor moves me to tears 🇺🇸 God bless ✝️🙏

@mattbyrne1822 3 года назад

Your videos are very historical and well put together keep up the great work 👍

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@muppetpaster 3 года назад

Geezzzzz....I 've got a number of footsteps in that area....Know it by heart....Bastogne region.

@scottw4336 Год назад

Most appreciated for keeping these men...hell men....what am I talking about. Most were just outta boyhood. Anyway.. thanks for showcasing and keeping them relevant. .. these young men were heroes for sure but we must not forget the heroic acts of the Dutch, French, and other resistance groups. I thank you for helping us overcome the evil that was overtaking Europe. God bless

@bobsmith-wg9fz 3 года назад

Thanks for mentioning that the 10th amd was in Bastogne too! My grandfather was in the 10th amd combat command 'B'....Raymond A Tupper of Maine he did talk about the war only once in all the years he was alive that I personally heard he was doing something very important...'what' he did not say ever...a large shell went off right by him and a fragment just clipped the bridge of his nose cutting it open enough for about 5 stitches done on the spot by a medic. He mentioning that was the VERY first time I really noted the scar there because to me he always looked that way, so it was normal He mentioned by the book he should have got the purple heart...but the next day...his commanding officer got his head taken off by an 88 and never wrote that daily report on his wound. He laughed about even getting the medal, he said he did not care..."have both arms and legs and can see and hear....others could not say that so why get a medal for a cut?" he was one of the units heavy mechanics and after hearing later in life what the mechanics did fixing up and cleaning out the dead from hit tanks I knew why he had the family change the channel every time a doctor or medical style show was on that showed any blood or guts stuff....mom did mention that he was very jumpy when any planes passed over for years too

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

What a true hero. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@gammj79 Год назад

GRANDPA! Thank you for posting this. My Gramdpa fought in the battle of Bastone. He survived but barley.

@elifonzoyanez6405 Год назад

Outstanding! Great presentation. Eagerly awaiting your next presentation.

@usmc-veteran73-77 3 года назад

Thank you so much, you are taking me places where my uncle was during the Battle of the Bulge. I think he was in the 75th Infantry Division, US Army.

@christopherdixon6781 3 года назад

Well done, found it moving and impressed by your level of research . It's young people such as yourselves with your passion and compassion that give hope to the world. My dad never spoke of the war , we only learned after he died that he helped liberate 2 concentration camps.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

The proces of researching an individual may not be that difficult! We have years of experience with researching the footsteps of individual persons. But unfortunately that US archives are still closed for public. Thank you for watching Christopher

@suesterseel 11 месяцев назад

It had been a great Disaster and Horror for the alliend Forces. I have been there, when I lived in Aachen.Thanks for making this history alive 🎉🎉

@FREDOGISFUUN 3 года назад

My dad had a friend who was in that battle. He had been in Europe less than a month and saw action only less than one day. His position was a road block that was over run after a 2 hour fight. He said he saw what people can do to kill each other and saw things they don`t talk about in the news reels. Even as a POW. It was years ago I talked to him, wish I had the interest to ask him about his unit details and where he was.

@ericchampion7594 Год назад

Great job! Thank you so much for the effort you put into this video. I subbed.

@mikey79793 2 года назад

Amazing! My entire life study is Airborne. My family is Airborne. Your videos brought me to the scenes of my heroes. I cannot thank you enough.

@anamerican5499 3 года назад

I wish more younger people would appreciate the sacrifices made to give us a better life. Thank You, to all who did.

@kevinbaker6168 2 года назад

I enjoy your style of presentation. A combination of historical facts and photographs with current location photographs, video.

@Betrue875 Год назад

I really appreciated this video. I hope you do more. We need to preserve this history for our grandchildren. My uncle served in the 10th Armored Div. -419th Field Artillery Battalion 1942-1945.

@kennethclaar922 3 года назад

You did a heck of a job on this . Makes you proud to be a American and everyone who fought against the nazi s.

@289kcode7 3 года назад

I was lucky enough to visit Bastonge while serving in the US Army. We came out of a shop and some school girls in a bus yelled "Americans". They haven't forgotten.

@buzzardmusic5606 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@petecardona8203 Год назад

This is just remarkable. Thank you for sharing!🙏

@RoadWarrior-lo9vt 2 месяца назад

That must be haunting, walking in the footsteps of the spirits of WWII. I of course mean that with the utmost respect. What all those men went through, what they had to endure, the things they had to do, to protect the future of this world, is the true meaning of the word incredible. I'm truly taken aback by their honor, their bravery, their selfishness.

@karlaiken6152 3 года назад

Great effort fellows. This is real research on your part. Thanks for remembering Augusta also.

@SNAFUDOCS 3 года назад

Much appreciated!

@billharpster7968 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for not using a computer voice. Interesting and well done.

@jamesantiox 3 года назад

WOW YOUR ALL AMAZING HISTORIANS AND THE MEMORIES BEFORE Bro. AS ALL YOU RESEARCHING ALL BATTLE FIELD AREAS THATS MANY PEOPLES LIVE THERE HAVE NO IDEAS ABOUT HISTORY......thank you Bro. for all of your BRAVE history hunter ....watching here in MANILA,PHILIPPINES🇵🇭🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺🇷🇺🇮🇳✨➕🙏💯🌏🌹💖🎄☃️👍

@dk5757 2 года назад

Thank you. Very well done!!

@carpenterpilot487 2 года назад

YES! my uncle was in the battle of the Bulge he was a drill sergeant. The way I under stood he was going across a field a hit close to him and piece of scrap metal hit him in back of hip. He served came back home and build his house had 6 children.

@tootiejamba Год назад

My father was in the 575th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion attached to the 11th Armored Division, Third Army. Totally green, he was thrown into battle on December 29th and 30th, 1944 with little reconoitering or probing out of Neufchateau, Belgium attacking and repulsing the enemy on the left shoulder of Bastogne. By January 3rd they advanced north to Morhet, Belgium. Then Sibret and Hemroulle, Belgium. By Mid January his Battery (B) was assigned to defend Division HQ through Luxembourg and into Germany. He fought with he 575th all the way into Austria and helped liberate the Mauthausen Camp. He had some stories to tell. May you rest peacefully dad (2008), your work is done.

@robertsiclari6451 2 года назад

My Uncle , 101st 501PIR, fought at the Bulge. He told me many stories about the battle. Lost him a few years ago. Miss him so much.

@darkstardan3309 2 года назад

Thanks brother. Nice job!

@juliapalmer2344 Год назад

My Dad was there he was a Sgt of the 94th infantry division. He drove a wrecker. He was shot in the battle of Ardennes but kept going and didn’t find out until right before his death when they tried to do a MRI they found scrap metal all in his forehead he then remembered. He took photographs all through the war when he could.