Where WWII Ended for the 101st Airborne | American Artifact Episode 77

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  • @joeritchie4554
    @joeritchie4554 Рік тому +2

    The beauty of the scenery is breathtaking.

  • @Jordan-dr9hq
    @Jordan-dr9hq Рік тому +63

    With this production quality, I assumed you must have millions of subs. Probably wont be long! Instant sub here, please keep them coming

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  Рік тому +18

      Thanks! Appreciate that. I figure that if I work hard, the subs will follow.

    • @horizon42q
      @horizon42q Рік тому +6

      He is the best videographer on UA-cam

    • @cleverusername9369
      @cleverusername9369 Рік тому +5

      Ah, a new fan? Welcome, you're in for a treat! Best historical travel content on UA-cam by orders of magnitude

    • @bramdewin8426
      @bramdewin8426 Рік тому +2

      I have been researching 101st/ BoB as an amateur for at least 15 years and the content this channel produces is the best I have ever seen on UA-cam. I live close to Gettysburg so will visit the museum soon too. I just traveled to Normandy a month ago and used this channel for direction and will do the same with my upcoming trip to Berchtesgaden and Zell am See. Thanks JD and team!

    • @Bier-money
      @Bier-money Рік тому

      @@horizon42qcheck out kraig adams channel. It’s mostly solo hiking but his cinematics are impressive.

  • @sarahr2498
    @sarahr2498 Рік тому +7

    Thank you so much for showing this part of Austria. My father was Lt. Bill Robertson, 2nd Bat. 506, Fox Co. he always said the Kaprun/ZelAmZee area was heaven on earth! Also wanted to mention the photos of my Dad riding Otto Kar, a natl jumping champion, and of course playing football!

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  Рік тому +3

      Wow! Thanks for sharing that.

    • @realwealthproperties5671
      @realwealthproperties5671 Рік тому +1

      That’s incredible. I hope you have a lot of memorable stories and momentos from him. So many of us are grateful for men such as your father. We owe them a great debt.

    • @sarahr2498
      @sarahr2498 Рік тому

      @@realwealthproperties5671 so sorry for such a delay in saying thank you for your wonderful comment about my dad

  • @garyb351
    @garyb351 Рік тому +7

    Holy cow, what a beautiful place that is.

  • @THE-michaelmyers
    @THE-michaelmyers Рік тому +12

    It's important to not confuse VE day with the end of WW2. After the Third Reich fell the war went on for over 3 more months. This actually was a question I missed on a final test in History many years ago. If I remember correctly during those 3 months Easy Company along with the rest of the 101st was still training for the assault on Japan that thankfully never happened.

  • @pbrn1729
    @pbrn1729 Рік тому +2

    Love this series-my father served in the Army Air Corp during WW II. He was stationed in Italy in Sienna! Thank you!

  • @sscinamon
    @sscinamon Рік тому +10

    Such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @Ronaldl2350
    @Ronaldl2350 Рік тому +3

    Like the "anything can happen" from the demolition platoon fire works.

  • @joshrabatin
    @joshrabatin Рік тому +5

    Thank You indeed! 💯

  • @all.day.day-dreamer
    @all.day.day-dreamer Рік тому +9

    This is just such a great channel, incredible host, fantastic series. It's very worldly in presentation and scope. To me, this all feels larger than life with such rich history. Makes me wish I could have been at this July 4th celebration. I cannot wait until th is channel gets to 1,000,000 subs and beyond. This channel, the host, these stories are terribly needed. This is how history should be told and shared. The passion and knowledge of the host, the hands on natural approach to showing and sharing everything. It's not over produced, nothing commercial or distracting about this channel. Can you imagine if he were to stop at the start of his video or in the middle and start talking about ( today's sponsor ) ? That would ruin the experience. I am so thankful he is razor focused on entertaining his audience and helping them to learn and understand, to see and experience the past. Very thankful for the channel and it's mission.

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. That really does mean a lot. 1 million would certainly be cool but as long as people are learning, I'm happy.

  • @drmarkintexas-400
    @drmarkintexas-400 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for sharing
    🏆🇺🇲🙏🤗

  • @ryancooper2826
    @ryancooper2826 Рік тому +5

    Thanks JD, Eric, and crew! That is an absolutely stunning place. I know it was difficult to leave.

  • @janetcarey6954
    @janetcarey6954 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful scenery! So grateful for all you and Eric share that has taught me so much of what hasn't been shared.😊

  • @erickstiner1668
    @erickstiner1668 Рік тому

    JD….I applaud you….I salute you sir. I have studied WWII over the years and have learned more, from you, on this channel than any school class I have taken. It is amazing and sad in a reality that so much history is never taught in mainstream history classes. Thank you for an excellent series.

  • @thomashelm3252
    @thomashelm3252 Рік тому +1

    I was stationed in Germany for two years I've been to a lot of places you have been you do a great job thank you so much

  • @Jon_Doh
    @Jon_Doh Рік тому +4

    Couldnt click this quick enough. Love this content so much

  • @your_royal_highness
    @your_royal_highness Рік тому +3

    Just finished Don Burgett’s four part memoirs on his experiences in the 506th, 1st battalion, vs Easy 2nd. His stuff was riveting. Reading Winter’s autobiography but feel the biography was better. Now I am plowing through Webster’s tome, which so far is pretty darn good. I every book I can possibly find on the 101 and there some extraordinary exploits, particularly around D-Day. Webster was wounded soon after jumping with HQ company into Normandy so much of what I am now reading are the battles in Holland. Really good stuff about the Airborne. The LaFiere bridge book by a participant of the 82nd so far has been somewhat confusing (I did visit that innocuous looking site when I was in Normandy). The first hand accounts of individual soldiers front line fighting is the most appealing. Mostly because I know I could never come close to having that level of courage in the face of so much fear (Webster is very honest about his fear, Burgett as well, to an extent)

  • @shauntemplar.26
    @shauntemplar.26 Рік тому +8

    Thank you JD for yet another amazing job well done. At the time of watching this you have 680 views only 133 liked. why dont folks help you by liking your hard work,,, I just wanted to say massive thanks to you for everything you have done over the years .. LIKED and LOVED

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  Рік тому +6

      Thanks! Appreciate it. I figure that if I work hard, the likes and views will come. Just as long as people are learning and getting excited about history. That’s what matters most to me.

    • @shauntemplar.26
      @shauntemplar.26 Рік тому +1

      @@TheHistoryUnderground for sure bro

  • @twinsboy_3410
    @twinsboy_3410 Рік тому

    J.D. you are simply the best! Must say I was waiting for you to jump in that lake!! Cheers from Minnesota!

  • @Bernie_747
    @Bernie_747 Рік тому +3

    Great photos from the Exhibition Jump - you are not far from Fischhorn Castle - will you go there ?

  • @MineTwine45
    @MineTwine45 Рік тому +2

    Really neat seeing your tour of your accommodations on this trip, thanks for showing us JD! A lot of hotels over there in Europe are historical in and of themselves.

  • @jacquestedcooper
    @jacquestedcooper Рік тому +8

    I absolutely love this channel! Everything you do is so well done and I’ve learned so much! I really appreciate all of your hard work making this channel so good. Keep up the great work.

  • @tundranomad
    @tundranomad Рік тому +13

    We'll all know you've made it JD when you make videos of your meals like all the really important social media people do!
    Awesome video!

  • @ProjectPast1565
    @ProjectPast1565 Рік тому +6

    Loved this series. You’re doing so much for the history community. Thanks JD.

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan Рік тому +2

    Funny thing, as soon as I saw that lake…I thought of that scene from BOB…funny you mentioned it right after I thought it~great minds!

  • @troykauffman3963
    @troykauffman3963 Рік тому +2

    As always, thank you for what you do JD and God bless your family for allowing you do it. Eric, thank you for your continued efforts also sir. 🫡

  • @MrEaglesfan40
    @MrEaglesfan40 Рік тому +2

    JD wow the place your staying is beautiful, not to sure about that breakfast though, But this whole series has been phenomenal Im thinking maybe an Oscar for best mini documentary or at least an Emmy 😊Great work JD and Eric for taking us on this journey Thank you for all your hard work guys

  • @delSee
    @delSee Рік тому

    Thank you so much for these fantastic documentaries - I stayed at the Grand Hotel Zell-am-See over Christmas with my family. The context you have provided made the trip even more interesting. You guys have fired my interest in history and I can’t get enough of it - thank you so much!

  • @darkoflight4938
    @darkoflight4938 Рік тому +1

    I´m just struck in awe about how these kind of really unusual items got saved and survived to this day! Another great video!

  • @walkw5271
    @walkw5271 Рік тому

    This is my dream job/hobby researching past wars it's truly amazing!

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder Рік тому +1

    Great video JD. Such a stunning part of the world!!!

  • @KaneHanna-ic4qy
    @KaneHanna-ic4qy Рік тому

    I have watched a majority of your videos, trying to catch up on the rest of them, and this is by far the best channel on UA-cam. As an avid reader and huge fan of history, I am thankful you can bring history alive and film your videos in the actual places of major historical events. Keep up the great work and I look forward to all of your videos!

  • @bikerz3857
    @bikerz3857 Рік тому +18

    Thank you for taking us with you. You guys do an amazing job. Bravo Zulu!

  • @thelocalmaladroit8873
    @thelocalmaladroit8873 Рік тому

    Stunning scenery. What a beautiful place. Thanks for taking us with you.

  • @lipswift2939
    @lipswift2939 Рік тому +2

    I would have liked that time off when I was last deployed, haha. I was recalled to the rear with the gear for like 8 hours then back north in 03. Barely enough time to shave, shower and eat a decent meal. Forget sleep, that was a HUGE luxury. But I got to see some amazing scenic spots in the desert and met some great locals. I couldn't fathom the amount of repetitive training those guys need for WWII. I know how much it takes for a SPECOPs unit of today. Thanks for the vids. Love being a student of history, the way it really happened.

  • @richelias2973
    @richelias2973 Рік тому +2

    Thanks as always and excellent video

  • @eph6835
    @eph6835 Рік тому

    History Underground. Greetings from Canada. Just want to say that you guys are doing a fantastic job keeping history alive. JD you and your team's knowledge, dedication and motivation to show and tell about these places and the people who were once involved is both unparallel and impeccable from the History Channel's point of veiw. You respectfully do it with people in mind. Over the years I have been watching your channel, feeling my passion for history egnite. The work that your channel provides will always continue to inspire me for years to come. Thank you.

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 Рік тому +3

    GREAT video good sir! It's always a pleasure to watch these AMAZING videos! Band of Brothers is one of my all time favorite series! I like seeing the video's where you compare what happened in the series versus real life.

  • @geoffthiessen646
    @geoffthiessen646 Рік тому +1

    Thanks JD!!!

  • @cynthiacronin2794
    @cynthiacronin2794 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful views.

  • @sammartinez8084
    @sammartinez8084 Рік тому +1

    Great show and thanks for the info my friend 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @joemabry9643
    @joemabry9643 Рік тому

    Oh my, post cards. Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @johnkunick7629
    @johnkunick7629 Рік тому

    Thank you for the making of these videos. It's been a pleasure learning more of the history from the 101st Airborne.

  • @ericscottstevens
    @ericscottstevens Рік тому

    You forgot to mention they use 220V so a power converter is needed for any US machinery used.
    Vacationing with parents in this Allgäu region in the late 1970s and early 1980s was more ad hoc staying in hotels. The German economy still needed influx of tourism cash that instead we went with "Zimmer Frei" rooms were advertised at many private homes. if you drove around enough you could get the cheapest deals.
    Grand price was about $20 per night double bed or about a $100 per week if you negotiated it out. They had extra rooms complete with dinnerware and mini kitchen access. Swiss also used the Zimmer Frei technique too.

  • @Mist3rData
    @Mist3rData Рік тому

    The American artifacts series is great and very informative. Most people know the series Band of Brothers, i sure as heck enjoyed it. But hearing and seeing the actual events is just awesome! Seeing hte original artifacts sure makes things extra.

  • @kellyharper8072
    @kellyharper8072 Рік тому

    The two duvet bed! I love that concept. Now that I’m in Germany I can enjoy this all the time. And their windows are amazing!

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan Рік тому +1

    Very cool! I like seeing good from other places, what folks eat, when they eat it and so forth. Cool way to learn about the culture. Our foods say a lot!

  • @sethrobbins887
    @sethrobbins887 Рік тому

    Amazing!!
    I stayed in that very hotel when I traveled with the US Olympic Luge team. Great memories you bring back!
    Thank you!

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 Рік тому

    When I was stationed in Germany back in the late 1980's and again in 1991 I loved it and wanted to go back

  • @geordie1032
    @geordie1032 Рік тому +1

    This is great work. Thank you for sharing

  • @scott1395
    @scott1395 Рік тому

    You don't know how much I envy you guys, thanks for showing many of us things like this we will never see in person!

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh3474 8 місяців тому

    Erik's artifacts are superb and very interesting! Really brings life to the history! ❤

  • @Micktyb
    @Micktyb Рік тому

    I noticed the Mozart Chocolates on your table very nice enjoy !! Well done for your programs excellent thanks 🙏happy Easter

  • @pattithompson1455
    @pattithompson1455 Рік тому +3

    Excellent as usual J D !

  • @clarkkoch4723
    @clarkkoch4723 Рік тому +1

    You continue to have great historic videos. Thanks for taking us with you.😊

  • @andyt9296
    @andyt9296 Рік тому +2

    I found this video fascinating as you are not told about what happened after the war ended and how the men relaxed, but as a sidenote .
    The hotel they used in the band of brothers was in Switzerland the hotel is called Grandhotel Giessbach.

  • @robertmartin5308
    @robertmartin5308 Рік тому

    We have been here many times, headed back there this year in October. Tons of history

  • @dodgermartin4895
    @dodgermartin4895 Рік тому

    We stayed at the Edelweiss US Army ski lodge in Garmisch. We went in the summer when there was no snow, and they had bus trips to Dachau, The Eagles Nest, Munich, Oberammergau, and Berchestgaden. I feel fortunate that the weather was perfect with unlimited visibility. We even took a day trip just to cross into Italy at a place called Brenner Pass. We also went to the zoo in Innsbruck.

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan Рік тому

    Open confession is good for the soul~ I confess I am binging your channel ~AGAIN!

  • @grahamwalker3819
    @grahamwalker3819 Рік тому +2

    Been to Zell Am Zee and swam in the lake. There’s not much my generation can do to show respect and appreciation for those men. I was honoured to be cold.

  • @jopflah416
    @jopflah416 Рік тому +1

    Different ending for the 101st in Vietnam. The Division just packed it in at the very end of '71 and went back to Kentucky. Those who didn’t have 6 months in country with the Division were transferred to other units.

  • @stevepritchett6563
    @stevepritchett6563 Рік тому

    Great vid as always JD. I was in Zell Am See 20 years ago & I was told at the time that the water was "drinking" quality, but I think that is a little optimistic. Stayed for a week at the Hotel Freiberg, amazing views that I will never forget. This vid brought back memories, thanks JD, I would love to go back one day.

  • @dfusit
    @dfusit Рік тому

    This series of videos has been absolutely incredible. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each and every episode. The scenery has been as beautiful and the historic knowledge has been exceptional. Well done JD!

  • @mattsyson3980
    @mattsyson3980 Рік тому +1

    Not a criticism of the excellent video but would like to point out that the countries of Europe have a VERY varied diet and traditions. The joy of travelling is discovering new (to you) things.

  • @stephenrrose
    @stephenrrose Рік тому

    JD and Erik, Great job as always! Thank you for sharing!

  • @christophershriner1043
    @christophershriner1043 Рік тому +6

    Love the content keep it up!

  • @peterbaxter692
    @peterbaxter692 Рік тому

    I can’t get enough of this journey through history. If there was one thing I’d love to add to the experience (random, sorry!) is you without the hat!!

  • @only1dutchgirl
    @only1dutchgirl Рік тому

    That's a beautiful area... been there myself both in winter and summer...

  • @SoCal780
    @SoCal780 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful scenery, I loved it. Those soldiers must of really had a great time there with all of those activities in such a gorgeous place.

  • @jeffvansloten1897
    @jeffvansloten1897 Рік тому +1

    Extremely well done videos. I learn something each video.

  • @roybm3124
    @roybm3124 Рік тому

    Beautiful location so calm, what a big contrast must that have been after all the harsh combat.

  • @frenchfan3368
    @frenchfan3368 Рік тому

    Wow! This is a more fun side of the war that is rarely discussed. I certainly hope all these events went well back in July 1945 and that these guys got some much needed R & R. On another note, I found the newspaper article interesting that talks about the American public still believing that Adolf Hitler was still alive. Well, some things never change in the minds of the public. Keep up the good work J. D.!

  • @JEAN-pm9lg
    @JEAN-pm9lg Рік тому +1

    Thankyou loved it

  • @AnyaLexi
    @AnyaLexi Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you 😊

  • @Hansii81
    @Hansii81 Рік тому

    It's such an amazing thing to see people making videos about this periode of history not far away from my hone village.
    Thank you for the amazing job you do and the amazing videos you produce!!👍

  • @johnpickering4630
    @johnpickering4630 Рік тому +4

    Love your videos and they just get better and better. How did Spears miss that silverware? Keep up the good work.

  • @haywoodyoudome
    @haywoodyoudome Рік тому

    Beautiful views to just sit back and contemplate the JQ.....

  • @kiwifruit27
    @kiwifruit27 Рік тому

    Beautiful scenery, interesting to hear about events right after the end of the war. Another excellent video, thanks

  • @sparkplug5481
    @sparkplug5481 Рік тому +1

    Another excellent video

  • @larryburwell8550
    @larryburwell8550 Рік тому

    More great history from this beautiful area. Thanks for posting for us to enjoy

  • @edthered1971
    @edthered1971 Рік тому

    Hi JD I stayed in that hotel about 3 years ago I was with a few guys we were there skiing for the week, it’s even more beautiful in winter

  • @topthrilldragster20
    @topthrilldragster20 Рік тому +4

    Love the videos. Keep em' coming!!

  • @wyojoe6435
    @wyojoe6435 Рік тому +1

    I appreciate that you mentioned the 11 Armored. My dad was a tank commander during that time period. Probably would have been there.

  • @pattda1
    @pattda1 Рік тому

    Incredible. TY!

  • @JeffreyBethards
    @JeffreyBethards Рік тому +1

    Very well done.

  • @jimdunigan7029
    @jimdunigan7029 Рік тому

    If you'll note, within the video run time of 10:47, and also note the "Regimental Bouts" within the program... "Charlie Hearn (327)"... He was a personal friend of mine, right up and until his death in November, 2009. He passed away here in Savannah, Georgia, and was one helluva man to get a chance to sit and talk with, he was every inch "One-O'-One"... he loved his division.
    He still has family residing here, he was an integral part of a UGE Irish family here and LOVED St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, marched in the parade up until about 2007.
    Charlie was funny, always wore a boler hat on St. Patrick's Day, always quick with a quip... toward the end he suffered from Legionarre's Disease briefly and beat it... we hadn't seen him in a while and asked what he had gotten up too... when he told us, we were glad to have him back... it'd been about three months... when we asked him... "wait, as strong as you are Charlie? Three months!?..." he quipped... "Well, pretty nurses WERE involved..." After that we "understood"... 🤣🤣
    He used to carry around a picture of him wearing his boxing trunks emblazoned with the 101st insignia on them, sparring with Jack Dempsey... Sadly, some jerk mugged him and stole it when he took his wallet in 2006. That loss hurt him and you could tell it whenever he spoke of it. His kids luckily had a copy of the original image and gave it to him but, you could tell even then... it wasn't the same. Charles was one of a kind, I miss him.

  • @JGratsch
    @JGratsch Рік тому

    I read the book by David Webster and I think he talks quite a bit about their time there in Austria. Funny to see the area around the lake in Zell am See is very much like what I pictured in my head while reading.

  • @MrBradleyDavid
    @MrBradleyDavid Рік тому

    What a nice place to end the war, a resort of all places.

  • @christopher377
    @christopher377 Рік тому +2

    Name of your Hotel in Berchtesgaden please.

  • @pauldouglas3084
    @pauldouglas3084 Рік тому

    Really hole experience about the 101st airborne Division can't wait to see more ww2 video can't wait for the next one

  • @fredv7487
    @fredv7487 Рік тому

    Great video y'all. Always loved that area of Europe. Enjoy. Thanks for all y'all do.👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻

  • @dragonpullman23
    @dragonpullman23 Рік тому +2

    Now that you are in Austria, will there be some sort of "Sound Of Music" related episode in the future?

  • @mig1017
    @mig1017 Рік тому

    Love the tempo if this video. Very therapeutic 😊👌

  • @Daculaboy
    @Daculaboy Рік тому +2

    Have thoroughly enjoyed your channel since I first discovered it about a year ago. You are truly living the dream and as someone who's disabled and probably will never be able to travel to these places but absolutely loves learning about all things WW2 because of my grandfather John Molloy who was 16 at the time he fought over in Europe, I can't thank you enough for all you do in bringing this history to the newer generations. Your cinematography is amazing and awe-inspiring. Have you ever thought about doing a video about the equipment you use and the process that you go through in putting these videos together? I would love to see the whole process as that part fascinates me as well. Anyway happy and safe travels and thank you for doing the work you do friend.

    • @chuckb9867
      @chuckb9867 Рік тому

      Basically you took the words out of my mouth has someone that is somewhat disabled I'm loving this series as much as you are I would like it longer and more detailed of course but they sure are doing a great job I'm totally into it

  • @thencangler
    @thencangler Рік тому +2

    Was that the old Army Hotel?

  • @TruthAlways59
    @TruthAlways59 Рік тому

    Excellent video, thank you for sharing!

  • @johnbrear3220
    @johnbrear3220 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the amazing content. Big fan from Canada

  • @w0happ3l
    @w0happ3l Рік тому

    awsome series JD loved every single second of it

  • @lthom5158
    @lthom5158 Рік тому

    Just keeps getting better!

  • @ryanhyde6613
    @ryanhyde6613 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the content as always! I know it may be somewhat of a mundane request but I would be interested to know more about Erik's process in how he selects/bringing back historic artefacts & documents safely on international flights (hand luggage/shipping and so on). Cant help but think there's a subtle risk that has to be thought on with every trip done. Keep up the great videos :)