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I know that JD gets some slack from a few people ( note few people ) about doing a lot of WW2 episodes but I love it and could never get enough of it. This was a massive war with a ton of stories that much be told and kept alive for future generations. As soft as this world is getting, these are stories for people who will need to hear them for years to come. So Thank You JD for these stories, I get emotional while watching and listening and makes me more proud to be an American.
One of the best artifacts yet 👍 For something like that to even survive is amazing all by itself, but the story that comes with it puts it on a whole new level. Thanks for sharing, Erik. JD, thanks for preserving and sharing a few more stories 👍
Been loving the recent content. My great grandpa was in the US army 5th armored division 47th armored infantry battalion. He didn't talk about the war much. He was a great man in my eyes. I'm so proud of him and very intrigued to find out more about his service.
If you know this much (US army 5th armored division 47th armored infantry battalion) about your Great Grandpa, then you can look up the battle histories of those units online or in libraries. Hugh Cole has written extensively about WWII in Europe and his work would be a great place to start. I recently finished writing a historical chronology about my father's combat experiences and where he went in WWII. He was in the 11th Armored Division, 575th Anti-Aircraft AW Battalion, and fought through Bastogne. Ask your older relatives what they might know about your Great Grandpa, and maybe you can locate his service records. There's all kinds of info in there too. It was a rewarding experience for me to take it upon myself to find out more about my father's military history. He told me a few things, but not nearly enough. That is why I had to do it myself.
Either did my grandfather, but what is really cool to read....is you actually know his unit numbers....but its always Battalion before Division. Example: I was a soldier in Headquarters Company, combat maintenance section, attached to Alpha Company of the 4th BN (battalion) 34th Armor, (can't remember which Brigade) of the 8th Infantry Division, who was a part of 7th Corp. I served and still can't figure out which unit my grandfather was in. If you know the numbers of your Great Grand Father.....the internet will tell you his story. All I know was my grandfather was in 3rd AD, he was in the battle of the bulge, he was a forward observer for an artillery unit, and at one point....he too was given a BFC. (Battle field commission) From NCO to LT.
When i watched BofB and the interviews,Babe Heffron came across as a gentle gentleman,full of life and a cheeky smile,guys like him & the generation they were born into will never see the likes of again,we all have militaries and tough guys within them,but for some reason WW11 brought out a different person. Respect to them all,no matter which side they served. 🇬🇧🏴
Wow…did not know what to expect the artifact to be. That was so powerful. I’m sure Babe kept that in his house to remind him of the strength, brotherhood, and resilience in such tough times.
Thank you Eugene Jackson for saving the lives of Bill and Joe. Because of what you did we get to hear the stories Bill was able to tell us and get to relive what really happened. One of your the best artifact you’ve ever brought back to a place. Thank you both for sharing it. 👍😊
When i was first dating my BF, we had an ice storm. We were sitting on the porch and there were large branches cracking everywhere. I said, it sounds like Bastogne. 12 years later he told me that’s when he knew ❤ what a special episode, the hallowed grounds of Bastogne. My sincere gratitude for these men.
JD you put these videos together so we'll they're a pleasure to watch and learn. Erik and his artifacts are a big piece of tying this altogether. Thank you
The ancient Egyptians believed that to say the name of the deceased is to bring them back to life- You guys breathe life back into those heroes whose memories and history have long since passed away. Never forget, never surrender, and above all "Hang Tough!"
Really enjoying the recent episodes. Thanks for creating them. I visit Gettysburg twice a year and always try to stop by Ericks museum. He has some amazing artifacts on display.
No one has the kind of access to artifacts like you do JD. You and Erik are just killing it man! This is absolutely fantastic! If there was an Emmy award for UA-cam videos, this would be a winner! Babe Heffron's actual Nuts letter brought back to where he received it is as over the top awesome as you can get! Well done guys!
Wow that really got me J.D. 😢To think what they went through, to park up their thoughts until wars end. On the injured and killed through 1944-45, is just incredible in an awful time. With all the explosions is was still awful cold noisy from screams, to bangs of trees disintegrating like thousands of arrows. Surviving just that alone takes someone special? They were a special bunch of young men, fighting an evil ideology I am thankful they did.🙏🏻🇮🇪🇺🇸
I did a stealthcamp there as a tribute and I must say it left a big impression on me. You can really feel a strong vibe there. There is so much history in that area. Thanks for sharing the history so nobody will forget.
I have known many soldiers over the last 25 years. It has been a privilege to know many men and women who currently serve and have recently served. These are my current heroes who have committed themselves to protect us from those who would do us harm. ALL of the men and women who served in the various branches during WWII (those who lived and those who lost their lives) are ALL heroes to me. I know that each one who served would never claim to be heroes. They had an honor that I hope to be worthy of one day.
Can’t imagine the carnage and chaos of what was happening in real time there. Heartbreaking these boys were being slaughtered and mutilated. May we never forget the price that was paid against tyranny. This is from the son of a WWII veteran that served and said very little. God bless these guys.
JD and Erik I'm sure the families of the fallen appreciate the work you guys do to keep the history of the Greatest Generation alive --- and I would bet some smiles and feeling of gratitude are coming from above from those who served...... mike
It’s quiet due to a fence that has now been put up and you have to pay to get in. The stories that Reg talked about are covered in the band of Brothers, but what’s more amazing is what happened next as you just see Smokey Gordon getting carted off to the aid station, but you don’t hear or know what happens to him afterwards. Bill and Joe you just see them leaving on a stretcher. The story about what happened next to these people is what I enjoy most as you don’t read about it in books. Another fantastic video about stories that you just don’t hear about
Thank you jd for all u do. You are preserving history for generations to come. My 9 yr old son loves your channel. He is fascinated by ww2 history lol he gets it honest from me lol. God bless you sir on all your travels.
This is one of the best videos for me. Love the Babe reference & wow to have his letter & bring it back to the spot where it was delivered is phenomenal!! It's always a treat to see my virtual crush, Erik. As always, extraordinary work, JD!
Fantastic Job JD, Love when you and Erik team up! Eriks Artifacts always makes it more personal and Humbling. It was nice to hear from Reg and more accounts of History as well. You are do a fantastic job! Thank you for all you do!
Thanks for that mate. I'm a proud Aussie and I'm proud of what our blokes accomplished in WWI & WWII. That said I have also learned over time just what you blokes also accomplished in WWII. I own the full series of Band of Brothers and I think it's time to watch it again. It can become addictive. Again, thankyou.
Here’s what strikes me JD…I see the cars and trucks passing by where so many great men suffered and some died, and though they may know what happened there, they truly don’t react to what happened there. What a tremendous honor to be so blessed to stand in those spots where men I’ve met, though much older than the pictures we see, experienced something I just can not begin to imagine the intensity of! It sends turkeys bumps all over!! I will be forever awed by those men!
The idea that you guys are able to go to these locations, find their actual positions, and return a photo and artifact to the scene is amazing. Thank you for taking me along for the ride.
It's -7' with 14" of new snow today in the foothills of the Idaho Rockies. I just came in from outside, and I'm thankful for a place to warm up, partly due to the sacrifices of those brave men almost 80 years ago.
A place that today looks so peaceful but over seventy years ago that peaceful place was a scene of chaos and destruction where many men from both sides lost their lives. I like Eric's comment about Babe Heffron saying he kept his "nuts" letter and wondering if that was supposed to be a pun 😅. Anyways if it was it was an appropriate comment to bring a little laughter to a place that when Babe had that letter in his pocket was a place of bloodshed and death. Great video J.D.
Thanks to my wife for sharing this video with me. She is German and I'm US. We both stood in that same place for a few hours, 8 years ago. I think it's time to make another visit. Thanks for the content THU.
Another WWII vet in Bastogne, Mr. Vincent Speranza, said that he believed stronger words were probably used but, the General’s message was sanitized to “nuts.” Mr. Speranza’s war memories were very sad, moving, entertaining and sometimes funny. I recommend one look him up. Another great, American veteran and hero!!!👏💯💪🎆🫡🔥💗💝🇺🇸
This is EPIC! Being from Philly myself and having the Honor of meeting and spending time with Wild Bill Guarnere’s Son & Granddaughter is something I’ll forever cherish! I used to do daily content at the Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square, PA where a prominent and proud statue of Wild Bill stands; he and Babe are Legends in Philly, & are Heroes to the world… Rest in Peace Heroes of Easy Company & Thank you… Til Valhalla…
I just watched that episode last night.. I have been rewatching the Whole of Band Of Brothers.. So this really hit home for me.. As a US Army Vet. I appreciate so much these stories.. Thanks for putting the spotlight on these incredible US Service members.. God Bless...
My son and I will be on the 2 week Band of Brothers tour in July through the Stephen Ambrose tour group. It is one that Dick Winters liked. Looking forward to the adventure.
One of my fondest memories was a cold snowy winter day of Dec 24th, 2002 in Mount Vernon, IL. I was 13 years old and all my neighborhood friends plus several classmates of mine rallied up and we all teamed up for a game of Airsoft in the open woods right behind our neighborhood that stretched for miles, I was such a huge fan of B.O.B, I encouraged 4 of my teammates to help me dig up a fox hole for protection and we brought along shovels lol 😆 happy to say we got some good hits from other kids that did not expect us to do that, the foxholes were no where near as good as the guys from the 101st but we were proud of our little tactic that got us the upper hand! Only thing we were missing was some lucky strikes and a tin of coffee lol! To this day, I wish I can re-live that moment.. we played for hours! Thank you for your continuous WW2 easy company postings guys; it’s always a pleasure to see the new findings you all show to your viewers and diehard fans of this incredible unit of the greatest generation. There’s just so much mystery left to be seen!
I went there many years ago on my ex’s Harley and a few friends. I remember feeling the coldness of the woods even though it was spring. There is a monument in the middle of what seems nowhere erected by Tom Hanks and his wife. They will be forgotten
Great video !!! Thank you. I had the honor to meet Babe Heffron and Bill Guarnere (in 2006 if my memory is good) when i was a teenager when they came back to Bastogne in small committee. Bill Guarnere even shook my hand... Very special moment that I will never forget. Over time, I measure how lucky I was. 💫 Curahee !😃
Thank you so very much! I walked these very same woods on the 75th anniversary of D Day. (June 2019) when we visited the former 101st Airborne headquarters in Foy, now an active duty Belgium Army post, the Belgium soldiers there gave all US Army veterans that were there visiting, including myself, a copy of this famous letter to us…. I have it proudly displayed. Great story on Sgt Heffron having saved this from the frozen Bastogne forest. Babe Heffron grew up in the same south Philly neighborhood as my father. 🇺🇸
You have the best job! To be in these places,even with vets,the artifacts,the personal history,to be there in that place! Trenches,foxholes,cp's,jus incredible!!!
Such a cool story. Returning something to the same spot 80 years later. I love WWII history and my son has gotten into it as well. I missed Vietnam by about 7 or 8 years, so never served. I'm convinced the WWII generation was indeed our "greatest".
I watched the Band of Brothers today, 6th episode Bastogne. What horrendous sacrifices they endured. Thank you for your wonderful documentaries. I’m 70, not a veteran. But enjoy the history. Further an interesting place to view biographies of Easy Co soldiers is looking up their record on find a grave( there’s actually a find a grave List of the men, their cemetery information and biographies of them as a group). Photos and details.
It amazes me that JD can keep up with this level of quality content. I keep thinking “Oh this is just an extra special episode” but they’re all “Extra special episodes”. There’s a lot to pull from history and JD knows how to package and deliver it, well done sir.
Just WOW! It doesn’t get much better than that! I got goosebumps (or chicken skin as we say here in Hawaii) when Eric brought the “Nuts!” letter out. Great work guys! Aloha 🤙🏼
What a fantastic episode, my girlfriend took me to Bastogne a couple of years ago because she knows how much I love the series Band of Brothers. Being in the Jack woods was ons of the most special moments in my life, knowing what happened there. The music in this episode really does it. Great work, thank you and keep it up!
After seeing them in their interviews over the last 20 years or so, it's difficult to believe that they are all gone now. We are all better for having heard their story firsthand and shared in the fruits of their exploits.
Incredible, love the easy company stories for sure. Always good to remember those guys, they sort of embodied the overall idea of WW2 vets. Good hearing their stories.
This is becoming one of my favorite channels. Even tho it coveres some horrific events the channel relaxes me and allows me to put my own life in to perspective and appreciation. Thank you
Never forget what our veterans have suffered to preserve peace in. WW 2 im a veteran 7 years US Army, was in 101st and damn proud to have served. I was at FT Campbell the day plane went down Dec 12 1985, had friends on that plane.RAKKASAN.
What a stunning video…. Brings me to tears again, as so many of your episodes do…. We were in Bastogne mid June of 2019 for our D-day 75 tour and Reg was our guide and took us to the northern battlefields of the bulge, Parkers crossroads, Malmady and Lanzerath ridge, Dragon’s teeth to name a few. Seeing the letter Babe saved was icing on the cake! Thanks again for all the hard work you and Eric do!
Great video JD. I was an RTO on a 105mm gun(173rd ABN). Some of our fuses were similar to those used at Bastogne. Timed fuses had multiple roles for us; for penetrating hard targets such as bunkers, treetop air bursts, illumination, taking out ground troops, and much more. Artillery does its job to devastating effect in most cases.
Such a solemn place at such a time long since past during the same season some 79 years, some seventy nine Christsmas's celebrated in some farm town or small city while they, filled a foxhole fighting for the worlds freedom. Truely, The Greatest Generaton. *Salute* 5 *
JD….I “discovered” your videos….been awhile…saw your first video with you at ANC and or the Jefferson National Cemetery in I believe Missouri…..you and your “standards” on your videos remain SUPERB as well…..I…as well as many other’s, appreciate the hard work, the professionalism of EVERYTHING and the just “down to earth” way of doing it and the delivery of it all is 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤣🍺🍺
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Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com. Thanks!
I know that JD gets some slack from a few people ( note few people ) about doing a lot of WW2 episodes but I love it and could never get enough of it. This was a massive war with a ton of stories that much be told and kept alive for future generations. As soft as this world is getting, these are stories for people who will need to hear them for years to come. So Thank You JD for these stories, I get emotional while watching and listening and makes me more proud to be an American.
One of the best artifacts yet 👍 For something like that to even survive is amazing all by itself, but the story that comes with it puts it on a whole new level. Thanks for sharing, Erik. JD, thanks for preserving and sharing a few more stories 👍
Couldn't agree more! Glad that it was preserved.
Been loving the recent content. My great grandpa was in the US army 5th armored division 47th armored infantry battalion. He didn't talk about the war much. He was a great man in my eyes. I'm so proud of him and very intrigued to find out more about his service.
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If you know this much (US army 5th armored division 47th armored infantry battalion) about your Great Grandpa, then you can look up the battle histories of those units online or in libraries. Hugh Cole has written extensively about WWII in Europe and his work would be a great place to start. I recently finished writing a historical chronology about my father's combat experiences and where he went in WWII. He was in the 11th Armored Division, 575th Anti-Aircraft AW Battalion, and fought through Bastogne. Ask your older relatives what they might know about your Great Grandpa, and maybe you can locate his service records. There's all kinds of info in there too. It was a rewarding experience for me to take it upon myself to find out more about my father's military history. He told me a few things, but not nearly enough. That is why I had to do it myself.
Either did my grandfather, but what is really cool to read....is you actually know his unit numbers....but its always Battalion before Division. Example: I was a soldier in Headquarters Company, combat maintenance section, attached to Alpha Company of the 4th BN (battalion) 34th Armor, (can't remember which Brigade) of the 8th Infantry Division, who was a part of 7th Corp. I served and still can't figure out which unit my grandfather was in. If you know the numbers of your Great Grand Father.....the internet will tell you his story. All I know was my grandfather was in 3rd AD, he was in the battle of the bulge, he was a forward observer for an artillery unit, and at one point....he too was given a BFC. (Battle field commission) From NCO to LT.
Fantastic Matt . Love the channel . Thank you so much for the contact . Stay safe bud .
When i watched BofB and the interviews,Babe Heffron came across as a gentle gentleman,full of life and a cheeky smile,guys like him & the generation they were born into will never see the likes of again,we all have militaries and tough guys within them,but for some reason WW11 brought out a different person. Respect to them all,no matter which side they served.
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Wow…did not know what to expect the artifact to be. That was so powerful. I’m sure Babe kept that in his house to remind him of the strength, brotherhood, and resilience in such tough times.
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This is a brilliant history channel on UA-cam, thank you 🙂
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Eugene Jackson for saving the lives of Bill and Joe. Because of what you did we get to hear the stories Bill was able to tell us and get to relive what really happened.
One of your the best artifact you’ve ever brought back to a place. Thank you both for sharing it. 👍😊
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Thank you Babe Heffron for fighting for the worlds freedom
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your welcome
When i was first dating my BF, we had an ice storm. We were sitting on the porch and there were large branches cracking everywhere. I said, it sounds like Bastogne. 12 years later he told me that’s when he knew ❤ what a special episode, the hallowed grounds of Bastogne. My sincere gratitude for these men.
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JD you put these videos together so we'll they're a pleasure to watch and learn. Erik and his artifacts are a big piece of tying this altogether. Thank you
The ancient Egyptians believed that to say the name of the deceased is to bring them back to life-
You guys breathe life back into those heroes whose memories and history have long since passed away.
Never forget, never surrender, and above all "Hang Tough!"
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JD, for a guy that says he can't speak any French, your pronunciation of Bois Jacques is perfect! Another great episode, thank you.
I had enough people crucify me from the last time that I was there that I figured it out this time. 😅
Really enjoying the recent episodes. Thanks for creating them. I visit Gettysburg twice a year and always try to stop by Ericks museum. He has some amazing artifacts on display.
Thanks!
No one has the kind of access to artifacts like you do JD. You and Erik are just killing it man! This is absolutely fantastic! If there was an Emmy award for UA-cam videos, this would be a winner! Babe Heffron's actual Nuts letter brought back to where he received it is as over the top awesome as you can get! Well done guys!
Thank you. 🙂
Wow that really got me J.D. 😢To think what they went through, to park up their thoughts until wars end. On the injured and killed through 1944-45, is just incredible in an awful time.
With all the explosions is was still awful cold noisy from screams, to bangs of trees disintegrating like thousands of arrows. Surviving just that alone takes someone special?
They were a special bunch of young men, fighting an evil ideology I am thankful they did.🙏🏻🇮🇪🇺🇸
I did a stealthcamp there as a tribute and I must say it left a big impression on me. You can really feel a strong vibe there. There is so much history in that area.
Thanks for sharing the history so nobody will forget.
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I thought my internet had issues. Thanks for commenting.
I really appreciate your channel and it is really inspiring. 👍
I have known many soldiers over the last 25 years. It has been a privilege to know many men and women who currently serve and have recently served. These are my current heroes who have committed themselves to protect us from those who would do us harm.
ALL of the men and women who served in the various branches during WWII (those who lived and those who lost their lives) are ALL heroes to me. I know that each one who served would never claim to be heroes. They had an honor that I hope to be worthy of one day.
Can’t imagine the carnage and chaos of what was happening in real time there. Heartbreaking these boys were being slaughtered and mutilated.
May we never forget the price that was paid against tyranny. This is from the son of a WWII veteran that served and said very little. God bless these guys.
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Can't believe that letter coming back to the very spot! just wow, no other words. What stories, wow...
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JD and Erik I'm sure the families of the fallen appreciate the work you guys do to keep the history of the Greatest Generation alive --- and I would bet some smiles and feeling of gratitude are coming from above from those who served......
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Thx to JD, Erik, and Reg. I'm always learning something new.
It’s quiet due to a fence that has now been put up and you have to pay to get in.
The stories that Reg talked about are covered in the band of Brothers, but what’s more amazing is what happened next as you just see Smokey Gordon getting carted off to the aid station, but you don’t hear or know what happens to him afterwards.
Bill and Joe you just see them leaving on a stretcher. The story about what happened next to these people is what I enjoy most as you don’t read about it in books.
Another fantastic video about stories that you just don’t hear about
Thanks. And yes, that gate and fence is an abomination.
Thank you for your Tour on walking the footsteps of our heroes and telling their stories. Never forget. All the best from Norway 👍
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As a proud veteran of the 101st (2016-2022) thank you for keeping their memories alive
Right on I'm a 101st veteran also waa at Campbell when plane crashed in Newfoundland Dec 12 1985.
Thank you jd for all u do. You are preserving history for generations to come. My 9 yr old son loves your channel. He is fascinated by ww2 history lol he gets it honest from me lol. God bless you sir on all your travels.
Awesome! And thanks for sharing the channel with your son.
Love this history and sacrifice
This is one of the best videos for me. Love the Babe reference & wow to have his letter & bring it back to the spot where it was delivered is phenomenal!! It's always a treat to see my virtual crush, Erik. As always, extraordinary work, JD!
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Probably the best youtube channel. Thanks for doing what you do.
Wow, thank you!
You guys TRULY honor those who fought and died there. You live the code “NEVER FORGET”.❤
I met Babe. Had dinner with him, in fact. Really fascinating guy; humble too.
Thanks for keeping his memory alive.
Words fail to describe how good this Channel is. Keep up the great work !!!!!!!!!!!
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Fantastic Job JD, Love when you and Erik team up! Eriks Artifacts always makes it more personal and Humbling. It was nice to hear from Reg and more accounts of History as well. You are do a fantastic job! Thank you for all you do!
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CHILLS. I can easily get lost in my thoughts imagining being there. Thanks for the content!
Heck of a place.
Def a bucket list item..
One of my favorites places to visit in all of Europe, go there every time I can. Still have to explore more of the area
Heck of a place.
Three history titans together in one video. Excellent! Love the BOB content as always.
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My American heart swells with pride hearing these stories.❤
Thanks for that mate. I'm a proud Aussie and I'm proud of what our blokes accomplished in WWI & WWII. That said I have also learned over time just what you blokes also accomplished in WWII. I own the full series of Band of Brothers and I think it's time to watch it again. It can become addictive. Again, thankyou.
To me this is the most impactful part of the whole TV series.
Thank you for putting some context and honoring these men
That's my favorite group of men, watching the movie really brings their story to life. All were amazingly brave men.
You're killing it lately with the videos, so awesome to see so much new content!
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Here’s what strikes me JD…I see the cars and trucks passing by where so many great men suffered and some died, and though they may know what happened there, they truly don’t react to what happened there.
What a tremendous honor to be so blessed to stand in those spots where men I’ve met, though much older than the pictures we see, experienced something I just can not begin to imagine the intensity of! It sends turkeys bumps all over!!
I will be forever awed by those men!
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The idea that you guys are able to go to these locations, find their actual positions, and return a photo and artifact to the scene is amazing. Thank you for taking me along for the ride.
Glad to share the experiences. Thanks!
It's -7' with 14" of new snow today in the foothills of the Idaho Rockies. I just came in from outside, and I'm thankful for a place to warm up, partly due to the sacrifices of those brave men almost 80 years ago.
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A place that today looks so peaceful but over seventy years ago that peaceful place was a scene of chaos and destruction where many men from both sides lost their lives. I like Eric's comment about Babe Heffron saying he kept his "nuts" letter and wondering if that was supposed to be a pun 😅. Anyways if it was it was an appropriate comment to bring a little laughter to a place that when Babe had that letter in his pocket was a place of bloodshed and death. Great video J.D.
Ha! No puns. That’s literally what the letter is called. Thanks for watching!
Thanks to my wife for sharing this video with me. She is German and I'm US. We both stood in that same place for a few hours, 8 years ago. I think it's time to make another visit. Thanks for the content THU.
God Bless Babe and the rest of the boys from Easy Company!!!
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Wow! Solemn ground, hollowed ground. What can you say? All gave some, Some gave all. Thank you for another great video.
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Always great to see Reg in a video. Good guy who really knows his stuff. Great work as always!
Reg is the man. Glad we had him with us.
Another WWII vet in Bastogne, Mr. Vincent Speranza, said that he believed stronger words were probably used but, the General’s message was sanitized to “nuts.” Mr. Speranza’s war memories were very sad, moving, entertaining and sometimes funny. I recommend one look him up. Another great, American veteran and hero!!!👏💯💪🎆🫡🔥💗💝🇺🇸
Poor Smokey Gordon- in chronic pain for the rest of his life. Such brave, American heroes- all of them!!!👏💪🙏💗💯🎆🔥🇺🇸
This is EPIC! Being from Philly myself and having the Honor of meeting and spending time with Wild Bill Guarnere’s Son & Granddaughter is something I’ll forever cherish! I used to do daily content at the Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square, PA where a prominent and proud statue of Wild Bill stands; he and Babe are Legends in Philly, & are Heroes to the world… Rest in Peace Heroes of Easy Company & Thank you… Til Valhalla…
Erik's face lighting up when he's reading Babe's words on the back of the letter was great. Excellent job gentlemen!
I just watched that episode last night.. I have been rewatching the Whole of Band Of Brothers.. So this really hit home for me.. As a US Army Vet. I appreciate so much these stories.. Thanks for putting the spotlight on these incredible US Service members.. God Bless...
Thanks!
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to see that letter in the Gettysburg History Museum!!
Our pleasure!
My son and I will be on the 2 week Band of Brothers tour in July through the Stephen Ambrose tour group. It is one that Dick Winters liked. Looking forward to the adventure.
This is what UA-cam is all about. Thank you for making these excellent historical accounts open for all to remember those who sacrificed so much.
Thanks!
Keep up the great job young man. Really appreciate your passion for telling, reminding and encouraging us to cherish our vets.
Absolutely amazing to walk among such a historic place. If those trees could talk. God Bless our military heroes. Thank you
One of my fondest memories was a cold snowy winter day of Dec 24th, 2002 in Mount Vernon, IL. I was 13 years old and all my neighborhood friends plus several classmates of mine rallied up and we all teamed up for a game of Airsoft in the open woods right behind our neighborhood that stretched for miles, I was such a huge fan of B.O.B, I encouraged 4 of my teammates to help me dig up a fox hole for protection and we brought along shovels lol 😆 happy to say we got some good hits from other kids that did not expect us to do that, the foxholes were no where near as good as the guys from the 101st but we were proud of our little tactic that got us the upper hand! Only thing we were missing was some lucky strikes and a tin of coffee lol! To this day, I wish I can re-live that moment.. we played for hours!
Thank you for your continuous WW2 easy company postings guys; it’s always a pleasure to see the new findings you all show to your viewers and diehard fans of this incredible unit of the greatest generation. There’s just so much mystery left to be seen!
I went there many years ago on my ex’s Harley and a few friends. I remember feeling the coldness of the woods even though it was spring. There is a monument in the middle of what seems nowhere erected by Tom Hanks and his wife. They will be forgotten
What an incredibly moving tribute to Babe and all those who suffered and served honorably in that hellish nightmare. Got rest their souls.
Great video !!! Thank you.
I had the honor to meet Babe Heffron and Bill Guarnere (in 2006 if my memory is good) when i was a teenager when they came back to Bastogne in small committee. Bill Guarnere even shook my hand... Very special moment that I will never forget. Over time, I measure how lucky I was. 💫 Curahee !😃
Thank you so very much! I walked these very same woods on the 75th anniversary of D Day. (June 2019) when we visited the former 101st Airborne headquarters in Foy, now an active duty Belgium Army post, the Belgium soldiers there gave all US Army veterans that were there visiting, including myself, a copy of this famous letter to us…. I have it proudly displayed.
Great story on Sgt Heffron having saved this from the frozen Bastogne forest.
Babe Heffron grew up in the same south Philly neighborhood as my father. 🇺🇸
"Looks like Bastogne, except the trees aren't exploding." Wild Bill.
Keeping the memories and the heroic stories alive. 👏🏻🏆
You have the best job! To be in these places,even with vets,the artifacts,the personal history,to be there in that place! Trenches,foxholes,cp's,jus incredible!!!
So many times your content has pulled at my heart strings. I wish I could hug those guys with those strings. 😢
Such a cool story. Returning something to the same spot 80 years later. I love WWII history and my son has gotten into it as well. I missed Vietnam by about 7 or 8 years, so never served. I'm convinced the WWII generation was indeed our "greatest".
I like these videos with the artifacts, especially when they are brought back to where they came from. Thanks!
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just love hearing about things that happened during these times
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What balls. Running towards the snipers.
Tough as nails.
I watched the Band of Brothers today, 6th episode Bastogne.
What horrendous sacrifices they endured.
Thank you for your wonderful documentaries. I’m 70, not a veteran. But enjoy the history.
Further an interesting place to view biographies of Easy Co soldiers is looking up their record on find a grave( there’s actually a find a grave List of the men, their cemetery information and biographies of them as a group). Photos and details.
It amazes me that JD can keep up with this level of quality content. I keep thinking “Oh this is just an extra special episode” but they’re all “Extra special episodes”. There’s a lot to pull from history and JD knows how to package and deliver it, well done sir.
Ha! Appreciate that, man.
Just WOW! It doesn’t get much better than that! I got goosebumps (or chicken skin as we say here in Hawaii) when Eric brought the “Nuts!” letter out. Great work guys! Aloha 🤙🏼
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What a fantastic episode, my girlfriend took me to Bastogne a couple of years ago because she knows how much I love the series Band of Brothers. Being in the Jack woods was ons of the most special moments in my life, knowing what happened there. The music in this episode really does it. Great work, thank you and keep it up!
After seeing them in their interviews over the last 20 years or so, it's difficult to believe that they are all gone now.
We are all better for having heard their story firsthand and shared in the fruits of their exploits.
I love it, thank you for the video and 1,000,000 respect for those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of all of us. 💪
Erik that was amazing that letter was still. In decent shape. JD a Christmas to remember. That December. Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great video! Thank you, JD and Erik! And many thanks to Babe, Smoky, Bill, and Joe!
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Love your videos! I’m a big fan watching from Sweden. ❤
Wow, I just got chills seeing all this!
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Incredible, love the easy company stories for sure. Always good to remember those guys, they sort of embodied the overall idea of WW2 vets. Good hearing their stories.
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Thank you!!!
This is becoming one of my favorite channels. Even tho it coveres some horrific events the channel relaxes me and allows me to put my own life in to perspective and appreciation. Thank you
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I agree. Well said.
Never forget what our veterans have suffered to preserve peace in. WW 2 im a veteran 7 years US Army, was in 101st and damn proud to have served. I was at FT Campbell the day plane went down Dec 12 1985, had friends on that plane.RAKKASAN.
What a stunning video…. Brings me to tears again, as so many of your episodes do…. We were in Bastogne mid June of 2019 for our D-day 75 tour and Reg was our guide and took us to the northern battlefields of the bulge, Parkers crossroads, Malmady and Lanzerath ridge, Dragon’s teeth to name a few. Seeing the letter Babe saved was icing on the cake! Thanks again for all the hard work you and Eric do!
One of the most amazing places I’ve ever visited!
Amazing video! Thanks and I really appreciate the subtitle! Greetings from Cuba 🇨🇺
Absolutely! Hope that it translated well. 🙂
@@TheHistoryUnderground yeap! Very well My friend! 👍👍👍
Wow! What a story about the jeep. That is friendship and depicted in the film.
Great video JD. I was an RTO on a 105mm gun(173rd ABN). Some of our fuses were similar to those used at Bastogne. Timed fuses had multiple roles for us; for penetrating hard targets such as bunkers, treetop air bursts, illumination, taking out ground troops, and much more. Artillery does its job to devastating effect in most cases.
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@@TheHistoryUnderground Thanks. Keep crankin' them thar videos out.
Incredible!!! Just superb work guys! Such deep respect to these men who faught!
Visited there last summer and it was a moving experience. Thank you for sharing it for all to appreciate.
Such a solemn place at such a time long since past during the same season some 79 years, some seventy nine Christsmas's celebrated in some farm town or small city while they, filled a foxhole fighting for the worlds freedom.
Truely, The Greatest Generaton.
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Fresh baked buns a cup of coffee. And a new episode! Just perfect ❤
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What a beautifully produced video, thank you. Would love to visit the Gettysburg Museum from here in the UK sometime.
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I thank you for this video it made me think of my dad who was one of the ones across the Remagin Bridge before it's collapse and also in the Bulge.
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Love the stories. I see they put a fence around the area.
JD….I “discovered” your videos….been awhile…saw your first video with you at ANC and or the Jefferson National Cemetery in I believe Missouri…..you and your “standards” on your videos remain SUPERB as well…..I…as well as many other’s, appreciate the hard work, the professionalism of EVERYTHING and the just “down to earth” way of doing it and the delivery of it all is 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤣🍺🍺
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Simply amazing. Chilling, awe inspiring. Thanks