The First German General Killed in the Battle of Normandy | History Traveler Episode 199

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There are many well known stories from D-Day and some that are lesser known. One of the latter might be the story of the first German general who was killed during the Battle of Normandy after a run in with some lost paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. In this episode, we're joining Paul Woodadge of @WW2TV to explore the headquarters, death site and final resting place of Lt. General Wilhelm Falley.
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@bradc2905 2 года назад

A guy with a selfie stick and drone creating far better content than the history channel!!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

😅

@gbssurvivor130 10 месяцев назад

AMEN!!!

@dimwitt461 2 года назад

The gravesite kind of proves the old adage of “To the victors goes the spoils”. Here is a high ranking, very powerful German general laid to rest amongst common soldiers. No fancy markers, no private plot, nothing to show he held any position of privilege at all, just a soldiers grave. Gotta wonder if that was done on purpose or if all the German senior staff that died in battle got the same treatment. Wonderful job as usual JD.

@itsonlyme9938 2 года назад

Here in the UK when a German Pilot was shot down over the UK they did have in one case I have seen on YT a funeral prossesion the body of the German pilot coffin being laid on a gun carriage with a German flag draped across it and with a swastica as well The RAF pilot that shot him down was present. There was a incident where a high ranking American officer was over seeing a surrender but refused to see his counterpart .

@BigLisaFan 2 года назад

Commonwealth soldiers no matter the rank have the same grave marker and General Patton has the same marker as his soldiers and is buried with them. No special distinction made regarding his grave.

@roberthudson1959 2 года назад

@@BigLisaFan Your comment about GEN Patton is no longer true. The many visitors to his grave trampled the surrounding graves so badly that his grave was moved in 1947. It now faces the other graves, front and center as if Patton was about to give his famous speech to the troops.

@MrMike77471 2 года назад

Actually, it was pretty common practice in terms of having "just a soldier's grave." There is video footage/photographs available for you to see of the graves of Gen Theodore Roosevelt, Jr and of General George Patton, both of whom have simple "soldier's graves." The only difference acknowledging their respective rank is in the case of Gen Roosevelt, whose cross is engraved with gold lettering instead of the common black or white. However, in his case, that may not be because of his rank, but rather due to his status as a Medal of Honor recipient. General Patton's grave, OTOH, is engraved with the same black lettering as the other "soldier's graves" in the cemetery where he rests. www.findagrave.com/memorial/2144/theodore-roosevelt www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/general-george-s-patton-jr-buried-luxembourg-american-cemetery#

@kennethrouse7942 2 года назад

Your comment made me think of the last line in the film Barry Lyndon, which was a voice-over on a shot of an old cemetery: "Whomever they were; good or bad, rich or poor, they are all equal now."

@danielsibley6322 2 года назад

JD, it is absolutely brilliant that you consistently pull in such connected and knowledgeable people to tell these stories. It is without a doubt just one of the reasons your channel shines...I have watched a lot of history detailed content and there is simply nothing like this anywhere!

@rogerdavies6226 2 года назад

I really envy your occupation, I would give my eye teeth to do what you are doing. I know you are seeing much more than you can show. My envy and congratulations of being able to do this

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Glad that I can share some of the experiences.

@Roller_Ghoster 2 года назад

Amazing. Strange too that in WW1 the first and last British soldiers to die in that conflict are buried opposite each other in St. Symphorien military cemetery in Belgium.

@Cutter-jx3xj 2 года назад

I love history. I had an uncle wounded in Italy, 1 killed at bastogne and an uncle who was captured by the Japanese at Bataan and survived the death March

@markhewitt4307 2 года назад

With these videos you do about Normandy, I get to see the same sites as my grandfather did. He was at Utah Beach but never really talked about the war. Thank you for these videos!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

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@patfromamboy Год назад

Go see it if you haven’t, I took my son 15 years ago to see Normandy when he was 10 and I was 45 and we had the trip of a lifetime. I recommend it.

@SIGP229TPOC 2 года назад

Amazing to walk in the footsteps of Rommel. Great video!

@GuyPipili 2 года назад

That was fascinating. Always learning something new. Thanks JD, Eric, and Paul for a history lesson we wished we learned in school as youngsters.

@BaggieT 2 года назад

I think these are my favourite trio going!

@normahird9059 2 года назад

JD.... Again another superb vlog. You mentioned in your vlog "if we ever come to Normandy" you have taken us there with you. Thank you for the historical record that you have made.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Thank you. It’s been a pleasure to share the experiences.

@carlveilleux5744 2 года назад

JD, you not only provide us with fascinating content in a format that I really appreciate (I feel like I'm right there with you visiting those historical - and important - places) but also I must mention the high quality of the footage, video editing, and soundtrack. Awesome work, keep it up!

@Engineer1897 Год назад

This channel and Mark Felton are by far my favorite channels. You guys are in fierce competition, in my book

@kennethnew3075 2 года назад

To see you Paul and Erik throughout this series is the most fantastic group of Historian's on RU-vid. And yes I consider you a historian. Going over to WW2tv and find the episode you mentioned. Thanks JD .

@bobleicht5295 2 года назад

What an amazing resource you have in Paul Woodadge.

@historythings6939 2 года назад

Thanks for talking to me yesterday, not many yts would do that. It was super cool of you!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Absolutely. I really enjoyed talking with you. Keep up the work on your channel. More voices talking history is a good thing.

@jamesvalenti9288 2 месяца назад

Going to Normandy in June...the more I watch your videos, the more I wish I planned more time in Normandy...only there for 6 days.

@elaniehumphreys3330 Год назад

So cool to learn about my great grandpa Malcolm Brannen I knew him but was too young to know about the history

@grimmace9081 2 года назад

it would be a short list of people that Eric doesn't know. great vid

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

😅

@bradmiller3367 2 года назад

It never ceases to amaze me how many incredible stories there are, just on and about D-Day, let alone all the other theaters of the war. All I can do is thank you again for this reportage. Am interested to see what Episode 200 (Congrats!!) will reveal!

@SandervkHistory 2 года назад

I hope this place would be open for the public in the future.

@geraldmiller8973 2 года назад

i hope you can continue this series for a long time. you give the history of ww2 from the soldiers viewpoint. these are stories that need to be told. thank you very much from a guy who spent 6 years in the reserve and has a son who is going for 20 years in the air force. you are doing a service for evryone who was involved in ww2. even rosie the riveter.

@curtisg.8671 2 года назад

The drone video and the camera movement is pretty awesome. You can really bring that feeling of being there. Thanks for the hard work.

@Bam_Like_Dat 2 года назад

The History Channel hasn't called you yet? Can't get enough of this stuff JD! Love it!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Ha! I’ve had a few calls. Nothing that has been the right fit though.

@hooper4581 2 года назад

Great stories once again ! Can’t thank you enough for taking us to these incredible spots in history.

@fredv7487 2 года назад

Great video JD. Love the videos that cover the action off the grid. Thanks for taking the time.

@anthonydm2947 2 года назад

Very interesting. The General was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Love the way Paul tells stories. So vivid. Also interesting how Germany bury their fallen.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@nathancedeno2149 Год назад

I'm a huge ww2 history nerd, and I just found this channel a couple weeks ago and I've probably watched 30 videos. Great stuff, you know your history. It's the gritty stuff that you tell that other places don't that sets this channel apart. Keep it up and I'll be watching.

@perryj8850 2 года назад

Another incredibly interesting story. Thanks for taking us along.

@bradbalderson8172 2 года назад

Another excellent video JD, wonderful having Paul along for the ride also!

@JackFlemingFan1 2 года назад

Thank you for posting another one of your excellent videos on WW2 and for keeping history alive and informative too!

@benjaminrush4443 2 года назад

Crucial contact that stopped the General from ordering his troops into action when needed. Thanks.

@lthom5158 2 года назад

There are so many interesting stories about D Day. Thanks Paul for sharing this one! Love your input in all the videos! Great video!

@evadvalcourt Год назад

I just discovered this channel. Got addicted in like half an episode!

@TheHistoryUnderground Год назад

Thanks! So glad that you're enjoying it.

@davekreitzer4358 2 года назад

Very nice and informative , thanks JD !

@madaprak 2 года назад

Great job man. Thanks for sharing. Very moving.

@maxlopez8552 Год назад

outstanding content, love the way it is produced, love the WW2TV partnership and the way history is made to come alive! Keep up the great work!

@dianeburnejko2908 2 года назад

So interesting & thank you for bringing history to life. 👍

@PaulSpencerImages2012 2 года назад

Some very interesting stories around the Picauville and Chef du Pont areas of airborne battles and tragic losses. Well Done JD and Paul

@dawndickson2156 2 года назад

These individual accounts are fascinating. Events we would not have known. The video footage makes one feel as if we are there with you. I hope you and Paul snd Erik have future collaborations in mind. You all make a fantastic team! Your passion to teach and share history brings it to life. Thoroughly enjoying and learning from you all. History was never this engaging in school back in the seventies! Thank you gentlemen.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate that!

@jamescowsert2128 2 года назад

Another excellent production. Thanks

@georgiamule 2 года назад

Well researched and nicely presented. Thank you.

@maikaellubis316 2 года назад

The year of wartime is a time filled with optimistic, confidence and grateful. I fully grateful that my great grand parents lived through that

@parisachilles2682 2 года назад

I can’t tell you how great your videos are in projecting the realities of the war in Europe. Thank you!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

👍🏻

@richelias2973 2 года назад

Great works guys very informative as usual.

@jaymcneil8698 Год назад

The drone footage of you walking into the HQ was a very cool shot

@TheHistoryUnderground Год назад

👊🏻

@JDDupuy 2 года назад

Yet another great history channel story. Great backing soundtrack, sets a wonderful atmosphere for the story. great way to start a Sunday morning here in the Midwest. Thanks to all who make this possible!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@reloadncharge9907 Год назад

Interesting as always…..have been down so many of those roads, but missed/overlooked so much! Thanks, Andrew

@TheHistoryUnderground Год назад

👍🏻

@dave3156 2 года назад

Great video JD! I always enjoy your videos, especially the collaborative efforts with Paul. Interesting to wonder what would have happened if Gen Fahley had been able to make it to the command tent and if it would have had any impact on the Allied progress. Thx great job!

@spikejonze6182 2 года назад

Thank you again! Terrific video.

@bcnewsome 2 года назад

Great video and story. Thanks again.

@camdodge9891 2 года назад

Amazing story and JD outstanding video absolutely enjoyed watching it thank you JD

@siras2 2 года назад

Appreciate the time and effort in putting these videos together - can I just suggest that you include a map every now and again, so we know exactly where each segment is.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Thank you! I'm trying to incorporate more maps but simply didn't have time on this one.

@Nighthawk1966 Год назад

Very cool history and fitting tribute to Falley ! Great stuff !

@blewett76 2 года назад

Great video. It's so eerie to think about hiding in the bushes that night when that staff car would have come around and the whole group had to open fire. These videos help us get as close as we can to at least somewhat understanding

@randywaite4573 2 года назад

Another great presentation. Paul seems so knowledgeable about al his presentations. Was this French home/headquarters used in any movies about D-Day?

@misterbaker9728 2 года назад

Just sitting in Cleveland enjoying a smoke keep ‘em coming thanks

@poss4757 2 года назад

Enjoyed great work

@TheHistoryWonderer 2 года назад

Another enjoyable video JD. Didn’t know this little part of the Normandy invasion.

@wrangler70jkujeep74 2 года назад

Very interesting ! Graves so different . Battle insider thanks for you both ..

@JJherne 2 года назад

Another great episode from an outstanding series.

@follkiej 2 года назад

Well done as usual! Thank you!

@homercook1953 2 года назад

Thanks again that's something I didn't know first general who was killed in Normandy the video was short and to the point God bless you and your family keep up the good work

@markferguson1832 2 года назад

Another amazing video. Thank you.

@billdoiron2942 2 года назад

Thank you for these great shows

@janf.vanachtern 2 года назад

For safety reasons, Generalleutnant Falley did not live in the Château de Bernaville, but in a camouflaged bus near the old mill estate of the Lagouche family. He was on his way to a commander's meeting in Rennes, turned back due to heavy bomber activity. His adjutant was Major Bartuzat, his driver was Gefreiter Vogt.

@WW2TV 2 года назад

He was definitely billeted in the chateau, but yes he did use the bus as a CP

@rikijett310 2 года назад

Great episode, very interesting!!!!

@bryanbufton Год назад

thank you for posting

@larryburwell8550 2 года назад

Well very Interesting story. Thank you for posting

@stephenparkes626 2 года назад

Another great video live the way you take the audience into the houses ,bunkers etc which gives the history meaning and almost takes you back to 194t

@pauldurkee4764 2 года назад

This is so much more interesting than the usual films regarding DDay, small actions carried out by small groups of men that In themselves made a crucial contribution.

@kathyburt9285 2 года назад

Another interesting one! great job guys!

@corlabz 2 года назад

Dude I like your way of narrating it...we feel the history as you show them. Spot on!

@ericgrace9995 2 года назад

I like your work. You approach it with respect and seem genuinely surprised by what your finding. You are walking in the footsteps of great men.

@bessie2275 Год назад

Great presentation, thank you

@terryjohnson7389 2 года назад

I lived in France for 19 years and visited Normandy numerous times before relocating to South America and I'm thinking heck I wish I had seen presentations as good as this years ago because I sure missed a lot.

@user-xt2lf9qv9s 8 месяцев назад

i just love the music tracks that you play with your videos brilliant

@Mr._Infamous 2 года назад

What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TechnikMeister2 Год назад

Gradually working through all your Normandy videos. Can I thank you for the respectful treatment you have shown to soldiers from both sides of the conflict. Too often programs glorify the victors but rarely pay tribute to the occupiers and defenders who in most cases where not there of their own free will, and after June 6, 1944, knew they were going to die. Even in the SS ranks, many were not fervent Nazis and very few of the ordinary German soldiers were not so. In the Normandy units on the German side a great many were draftees and captives from Poland and Russia who could not even speak German. As we walk with you and appreciate your commentary, I get a shiver up my spine and seem to be able to feel the presence of spirts and ghosts. It's an eery feeling indeed. And I am struck by the same sensitivity that the French civilians of Normandy also respect the losses from both sides.

@leesherman100 2 года назад

Another damn fine video. Educational, entertaining, and much more. Five stars. *****

@discoverynorthcarolina9824 2 года назад

Excellent video, as always...

@brianmungermusic1744 Год назад

Great video. Love all of them.

@mweinbender 2 года назад

Great story, thanks for telling it!

@dwaneoconnor5978 2 года назад

Very moving story!!! I was waiting for Eric to pop out of the bushes with the generals Luger!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

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@scottmcphee7714 Год назад

Awesome! video thanks JD

@TheHistoryUnderground Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@kennethtaylor8822 9 месяцев назад

You are awesome! Excellent video footage. Well done!

@kearnsey64 2 года назад

THAT was awesome! Thank you!

@Bibg867 Год назад

Fantastic video thank you

@pauldouglas3084 2 года назад

great video mate what lovely house and great place cant wait for the next video

@rcspaintservice 2 года назад

I like your videos like this one - even though it is made on a sad event. It is often things I hadn't heard of before, so please keep them coming.

@richardthomas1566 2 года назад

Thanks you do a great Job !

@PathfinderHistoryTravel 2 года назад

This is the finest work being done on RU-vid.

@davidmathie8360 2 года назад

Excellent video guys. I had heard of this event before but not where it happened. Chilling when you talk of occupation in the week another devastating war has broken out in Europe. Lets pray it does not escalate.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

Agreed. Thank you.

@robertwomack6015 2 года назад

So very interesting. Thank you 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

🙏🏼

@jaredevildog6343 Год назад

Gotta say. You are my new favorite RU-vid video producer. I subscribed to you about a month ago. As a Marine Corps combat vet. I really enjoy and appreciate all your content . Hopefully one day I can travel to all the places you take us to. Thank you ! SEMPER FI !

@TheHistoryUnderground Год назад

Appreciate that!

@jaredevildog6343 Год назад

@@TheHistoryUnderground you are welcome. I sincerely mean it. I am watching your video where you went to a convention with all kinds of military items for sale. I am so jealous you purchased a WW2 Japanese flag !

@DaftSwank 2 года назад

The 101st gets all the hype thanks to “Band Of Brothers”. The 82nd were just as elite and inspirationally bad ass in every way. The untold stories of the 2nd World War just seem to be so infinite … Thank you History Underground for bringing many of them to light.

@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад

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@ShoegazingHammer74 2 года назад

Indeed - the US airborne units in WW2 were utterly superb. I used to know an old boy who fought with the British Paras in Italy, and he said the German paras (Fallschirmjaeger) were and remained the most incredible soldiers he ever saw (specifically at Monte Cassino), but that when they went to France, the American paras were a match or more for anyone, including the very best German elite formations. The 82nd and 101st were both legendary, no question.

@petergray7576 2 года назад

During the war the opposite was true: the 82nd was considered the "elder" and most experienced of the two divisions, and the men of the 101st kind of resented the other division getting all of the accolades from Army brass and the press. It was only after their ordeal at Bastogne that the media started giving them the same respect.

@espkav 2 года назад

What a story!

@kenandre92 Год назад

These videos is as important as ever! It is important to document the history! Every time I see one of your videos, I get the feeling of a guy who loves history, and actually does a pretty vast amount of research before making the videos! So a lof of admiring from a dane with a big love for history! PS. We actually have some pretty neat history from WW2 in Denmark, which includes all the westcoast of Jutland, and the "Museum of Danish Resistance" in Copenhagen, which is a worth a visit! I hope you'll do some videos in Denmark someday! :)