Mrs Renaud was the best part of the story. I know in some European communities, the graves of soldiers are very well looked after by locals who have adopted the soldiers and taking care of their grave has become a generational undertaking ❤
As I understand it, at the American cemetery in the Netherlands, there is actually a waiting list of local Dutch citizens who wish to take care of a grave. Many caretakers are the children and grandchildren of the original ones, the task is passed down like an inheritance of sorts.
They remember the good but also the bad , the 19000 civilians killed by allies, especially in Caen (3000 dead). The book beyond the beach by Stephen Bourke told the story from the civilian side during the invasion of Normandy.
General Patton (you can see him in the footage of TR Juniors funeral) called Teddy Roosevelt Jr. "The bravest man I ever knew." High praise indeed! And Mrs. Renaud's a heroine in her own right for taking on the task she did! She deserves to be remembered!
For context, Patton said that after his death, but was generally unimpressed with Roosevelt as a soldier. From wikipedia: "Roosevelt collaborated with and was a friend of his commander, the hard-fighting, hard-drinking Major General Terry de la Mesa Allen Sr. Their unorthodox approach to warfare did not escape the attention of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, the Seventh Army commander in Sicily, and formerly the II Corps commander. Patton disapproved of such officers who "dressed down" and were seldom seen in regulation field uniforms, and who placed little value in Patton's spit-shined ways in the field. Patton thought them both un-soldierly for it and wasted no opportunity to send derogatory reports on Allen to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO). Roosevelt was also treated by Patton as "guilty by association" for his friendship and collaboration with the highly unorthodox Allen. When Allen was relieved of command of the 1st Division and reassigned, so was Roosevelt. After criticizing Allen in his diary on July 31, 1943, Patton noted that he had asked permission of Eisenhower "to relieve both Allen and Roosevelt on the same terms, on the theory of rotation of command", and added, concerning Roosevelt, "there will be a kick over Teddy, but he has to go, brave but otherwise, no soldier." Later, however, upon hearing of the death of Roosevelt, Patton wrote in his diary that Roosevelt was "one of the bravest men I've ever known", and a few days later served as a pallbearer at his funeral."
@@josephhewes3923 Well I'm not trying to start a pi$$ing contest here but according to Patton biographer Carlo D'Este (Patton, A Genius For War) it was actually Omar Bradley who pushed for Terry Allen and Teddy Roosevelt Jr.'s relief. Bradley was then Second Corps commander and Allen and Roosevelt were his direct subordinates, Patton was further up the chain of command by that time as Seventh Army commander and typically didn't command more than one level down unless there was an issue tht needed immediate attention. Bradley and Allen also had that pre-war infantry (Bradley) versus cavalry (Allen) animosity which didn't help matters either. Patton agreed that Bradley should have men under his command who he (Bradley) preferred to have and so he went along with Bradley's wishes and didn't stand in the way of Allen's and Roosevelt's relief. Neither did Eisenhower. However both Patton and Eisenhower felt both men were too good to lose and Ike would find employment for them elsewhere. So, that's according to Lt. Col. D'este. You'll have to argue with him if you don't agree. Mind you, D'Este's book is the best biography of Patton I've read. No hagiography, it recognizes Patton's abilities but doesn't gloss over his flaws. Nobody's perfect of course. One last thing. If you look at that Signal Corps film of Roosevelt's funeral you'll notice Patton is the only general officer present wearing a Class A (with helmet) uniform, the others are in field gear. Patton's Third Army hadn't deployed to the continent yet so Patton had to hop a flight to attend the funeral and dressed for the occasion. If he hadn't gone everyone would have understood, the other generals were there already and after the funeral would go back to the fight. Patton would have to catch a flight back to Britain. So that should tell everyone what Patton thought of Roosevelt.
I love how they moved his little brother Quintin Roosevelt to be next to him. The Roosevelts are American icons forever. Thank God for men like Theodore Roosevelt, and his family. Thank you for sharing the story! Your videos are the best JD! They make my day when you come out with them. The videos of you visiting cemetery’s always get me a little bit emotional, these young men who never got to return home buried and accepted into their forever resting place. Thank you to the people of France for caring for our men.
@@mfreund15448 the extremely wealthy people have been doing damage to our country, Look at the attempted coup that was brought up against FDR jr in 1933.. Preston bush the father of Future President George H.W. Bush and grandfather of future president George W Bush was to be a “key liaison” but that’s highly disputed itself by a man named Jonathan Katz saying he was too involved with the real Nazi’s to be involved with the coup itself. They wanted to install retired Major General Smedley D Butler as the dictator if it had gone through, he testified in front of Congress himself.
Teddy Roosevelt had four sons who went off to war in 1917, and all in combat arms. It wasn't inevitable of course but not surprising that one, Quentin, wouldn't make it home. Just so everyone knows Quentin Roosevelt was a fighter pilot who was shot down and killed. A lot of Teddy Roosevelt fans, myself included, believe it was the loss of Quentin that led to Teddy's own death in ealy 1919, it did affect him deeply.
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I also want to say Quentin was his favorite out of all the sons but yes, they say his death helped contribute to his death as well!
@@jakesanchez7235 After Quentin was lost Teddy put a brave face on but those who knew him said he was never the same. One historian speculated that had Quentin survived the war with his other brothers and Teddy lived for another try at the White House in 1920 (I believe he was only 60 when he died) he'd have won in a landslide. This particular historian named Henry Berry interviewed a number of American WW1 veterans for his book "Make The Kaiser Dance" and they were ALL Teddy Roosevelt fans.
The sorrow those Generals undoubtedly felt walking behind the casket containing Roosevelt and among the overwhelming rows of graves. Graves of young men they sent/lead to their honorable death. Humbling sacrifices by them all.
What a great lady, taking care of fallen solders she didn't even know. This video shows how good can come from something bad. JD and Erik, because of your Normandy series of videos I have more respect for the people of France than before. They put up statues while some here are tearing them down. I give thanks for people like Simone Renaud that will take it upon themselves to do what needed to be done. Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and all of the Greatest Generation for the freedoms we enjoy today. Speak softly and carry a big stick.....
They get torn down so others can change history to what they want for a certain agenda. History, "the bad & good" need to be learned. By learning from history, we won't make the same mistakes Boyo. Leave your woke basement and go upstairs and get some fresh air and sun ( the sun is the big round shiny thing in the sky.) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg
My father was in the prewar Army and was a squad leader in Company B 1/18 Infantry. Tr JR was the assistant division commander in the invasion of Sicily. My father believed he deserved the Medal of Honor for that battle. My father relayed how they were under mortar fire and his squad froze. He could not get his men who were new to combat to move. He heard a metallic tapping and there was General Roosevelt standing up under the mortar barrage, tapping his men on their helmets and telling them to follow the sergeant, if you stay here will get killed. They got up and moved. I gave a copy of Danger Forward, the 1st Division book on the war to TR III, the General’s grandson. His grandfather was prominently featured. The soldiers in the Division deeply liked and admired him.
My Dad and I'm sure alot of Americans fighting in Europe didn't have much love for the French . Thanks so much for posting these videos about French war memorials and the bravery , sacrifices and honor of the people of France. I have gained an enormous amount of respect for the French . I wish I could sit down with my Father and watch these videos and have a conversation.
A great video. One thing that struck me watching it was the cost we paid for France. Those 3 temporary cemeteries along held 13,000 American dead. The equivalent to a medium sized town here at home. May they rest forever in the arms of God and perpetual light shine upon them.
I lived in Normandy in 1962 and played in the pill boxes and fields of the invasion. I just returned from France (Normandy) where I finally got to show my wife where I played and explored as a teen. I showed her as we drove around the towns that almost every private home has an American flag flying on a large flagpole in the front yard. Most of the business also display American flags. I was very proud to get to go back this time as a disabled veteran and pay respects to the soldiers who fell and those who survived the war. I also have great respect for the Normandy residents that remember the sacrifices of all the countries that helped to free them from the nazis.
JD and Eric, thank you so much for honoring the memory of General Roosevelt and Simone Renaud in Normandy. This history is so important. I don’t know how you do it, but your background music is amazing and so fitting.
Mrs. Renaud reminds me of Mrs. McGavock of Franklin Tennessee in the fact that they both were sedicated to preserving the graves of fallen warriors. Their story needs to be remembered.
The care and reverent treatment of the fallen by the Allies, and later by French people like Simone Renauld was and still is simply amazing. I was at Theodore Roosevelt Jr's gravesite a few years ago, and it was so heavily visited that barriers were put up around it because the foot traffic was destroying the grass. The American Cemetery is a most moving place, and Teddy Roosevelt Jr's gravesite is the most moving place in it.
Thanks for the video. The officer in the middle of your first picture was Gen. Allen. He and Patton were captains in Texas when they chased Poncho Villa. The three of them attended the Pan American games together. Patton was an Olympian. He lost a gold metal when the judges said he missed the target. He put two bullets threw the same hole. Allan and Ted Jr. partied with their men and Eisenhower hated them because of it. He wanted to fire them from North Africa, blaming them for Rommel's success. What he did not know was Rommel was intercepting information from an American officer sending to FDR. When the code was changed Rommel started losing. The same officer later saved the Emperor of Japan from being prosecuted and hanged. After they left the 1st. Gen. Allen came state side and trained the 104th Inf. My uncle Robert Thompson was in the 104th. My dad made it to North Africa in time for the second battle of El Alamein.
I learned whole families and individuals adopt the graves of US servicemen in Belgium as well. Thanks JD and Erik for this lesson around Teddy Roosevelt Jr. and Simone Renaud. Both these individuals made a difference.
I love stories of international altruism like this. God bless Madame Renaud for compassionately tending to the graves of strangers. Qu'elle repose au paradis, merci de prendre soin de nos garçons.
That picture of Roosevelt in the doorway was taken at Donville manor just outside Carantan, you really need to visit Donville JD…..Franc the current owner and guide is a real character
I stayed at the campsite near that spot. Nothing like waking to bell chimes of the church bells from Sainte Mere Eglise. That lady's husband, Alexandre Renaud, wrote a great account of the war and how it effected the population of Sainte Mer Eglise. Definitely worth a read.
I have some original photos from General Roosevelt's Burial from a 603rd Quartermaster Graves Registration Company veteran who helped established a few temporary cemeteries in Normandy along side veteran Elbert Legg. Neat to hear this side of the story, graves registration is an often overlooked part of the Normandy campaign.
Have been fortunate to meet two of the Renaud sons; once when I asked one of them his memories of the invasion, he stopped me by saying, “Do you mean the Liberation?” In an instant I realized why these Normans revere the memory of GIs.
what dreadful news that must have been that her sons lost their life in a far away country while this happened - glad that these fallen were looked after by the locals and never forgotten - love the show - and the deserved attention they got - that was always the case -
JD and Eric, my husband I just finished watching the movie about Simone Renaud. We were both weeping. Thanks for all you do to educate Americans about WWII. We had never heard of this woman - she was an amazing Lady. It was so good to see that her sons kept her legacy going.
I can tell you this fact, my Dad was in the 1st. Infantry Division and was in the Normandy Invasion of course. I do remember my Father telling me , in no uncertain terms, that the men loved both General Teddy Roosevelt and his immediate superior, General Terry Allen .
Were any Americans moved from France to the states? You kept repeating these cemeteries were temporary. I think they are beautiful, and I'm not sure I would move my relative. It's so peaceful! Hard to believe that a blood bath took place just a few miles away! Thank you France for taking care of our dead! I hope we have/will take care of yours!
In my opinion this is the best history channel on UA-cam. Nice edit, good music choice and a good explanation. This inspires a lot of people. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands.
This was a nice video, thank you. I get a little nervous about clicking on your videos about our war dead ever since I saw one about the Gettysburg Museum guy treating human remains as curiosities in his museum, but this video shows our war dead being treated with proper dignity. 👍🏼
Great video. Those temp cemeteries look beautiful... imagine the size of the task moving all those men. Some great photo's and a very moving archive video of the funeral. Thank you.
Once again JD, you and Erik knock it out of the park! Great information, Great Historical photo's and the video, man, I'm not crying, you're crying! Thank you so much for keeping History Alive!
I Love this Episode! President Roosevelt and his Wife and children were Amazing, so anytime I get the chance to see anything to do with their lives, I'm all in! Thank you for this!
Another great video! I’m sure you’ve already seen it but for those who haven’t, there’s a really cool moment in Eisenhower’s 1964 return to Normandy special where he sits down and talks with Simone Renaud about the dday invasions. Highly recommend that special to anyone who hasn’t seen it!
Thank you for this forgotten piece of history, I was on a battlefield tour and an elderly gentleman had the job of re burying the fallen British soldiers . They were burrid in their blankets
Wow. Simone Renaud probably was an inspiration to Find a Grave's website. I have used that service to get pictures of my ancestors and also contributed pictures of graves I've visited.
Another amazing video.. JD you are undeniably a real educator.. so thank you so much for that. As much as I have been fascinated by the Normandy landings (as my father just missed rolling onto the beaches in his tank of the British 144th armoured owing to having his eardrums perforated when a rogue tank round went off a short while before DDay) I remain completely stunned by the ‘process’ of war that is the temporary grave. What was it you said, some 14 thousand fallen soldiers across the St Mare Eglise 3 temporary cemetaries.. all of which, I take it, had to be exhumed and transported to their final resting place. It’s unfathomable in both process and added trauma to me. So I wonder if one day you might educate my 62 year old brain a little more as to how such a difficult and sad task was carried out. If anyone can enlighten us I know the brilliant JD can! Thanks again.
The respect shown by the people of France ,Belguim and Holland to the American dead is amazing. They tend to graves still today handed down from generations before. I wish our people would show the same respect.
Your research is so incredible. I live in Stuttgart / Germany (but born in the US) and I enjoy regular trips to Alsace, Lorraine, Netherlands, Belgium and of course to Normandy. Each time I think, I got the whole story, I am soo glad to watch your videos and increase my horizon. Thanks a lot!!!
I cycle to the British War Graves cemetary near Beny Bocage once a year as it`s not far from my home. It is very beautifully kept. The little epithets, chosen by parents or sweerthearts, always make me weep. The Canadian and Polish ones by the main road south from Caen are also beautiful and very peaceful places.
I have been to St. Mere Eglies but was completely unaware of the cemetery. I was a member of the 82nd after returning from Vietnam & when I went to France on vacation I HAD to make a trip to St. Mere Eglise. I was aware of the 82nd's jump into there on D-Day & had been to the drop zone on Ft. Bragg many times. The people in the town are still very appreciative of Americans. One thing new people outside of that town know is that there are two stained glass windows in the church commemorating the paratroopers who liberated the town on D-Day.
JD- I so much enjoy your videos, and the fact that you think enough of our history to want to share it. I was fortunate enough to have been able to visit Normandy, and was truly impressed with the respect and knowledge that was shown by the French people. My hat is tipped to you, and them. Thank you sir!
Thank you for this fine Presentation. The grimmest place I have been is the Mass graves at Shiloh. 5 Have been located so far and there are others so far unfound. Keep up your great reporting.
It's really ironic that Theodore Jr. and his younger brother Quentin both died in France. Quentin was a pilot in WW1 and was KIA in aerial combat. That happened about 400 miles east of where Theodore Jr. died. There is a great story about how the Germans honored Quentin with a military funeral.
I first visited Saint-Mere-Eglise in 2005. It’s amazing how it’s has changed in regards to the monuments newly constructed. I’ll be going back this coming Spring for the 80th.
In 2019 I sought out his grave, but they had that area closed, but I could just see it from the walk because of the gold star on his headstone. I loved the story of the Mother of Normandy and the tie in.
Lord! What those soldiers went through--arduous training stateside, shipping overseas, more training there, and to have met there end here--far from hearth, home, and Family. It is a debt that we owe--which can never be repaid. Honor their memory forever!
Excellent vidio and thank you for showing so much respect and honor for all who gave there lives that terrible day in Normandy and honoring the memory of Mother of Normandy ❤
Great job on this video JD. I don't know how you dig up the most obscure information BUT. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.. PS I learn something from everyone of your videos.....
Maybe you can do a video on Theodore Roosevelt Jr. J.D. out of all the Generals who were involved in the D-Day invasion to liberate Europe Teddy Roosevelt Jr never seems to get enough attention. Perhaps you can do something to make him shine like the other Generals
Probably because he died early in the campaign before he had a greater impact on the outcome. Imagine if he had lived and become Commanding General of the 90th ID, a division that performed in a lack luster manner during the campaign, resulting in the Commander and two Regimental Commanders being relieved.
When I went to the cenetaries Normandy with my teenage sons, it was possibly the first time they ever stopped talking. They walked around in silence, reading the headstones and running their fingers across the top of them. It was moving, seeing how tgey "got it", the futility of war abd the loss of young lives for old mens ambitions.
@frontenac5083 dyslexic and nearly blind but I try. Never judge until you wear anothers shoes, your cocky up your own arse comments make you the weaker person. I asked someone else to proof read this in case your sorry arse was offended.
BG Roosevelt's legal name was actually Theodore III. President Roosevelt never used the ordinal "Jr." because his father died before TR launched his professional career. The press nicknamed Theodore "Jr.," but I have no idea why he was listed that way on Army records. I do know that GEN Patton had the same issue.
JD, would you please do an entire video about the women who fought and contributed to the victory in WWII? I don't think they get enough credit. All the WACs, WAVEs, nurses, etc... there have to be more out there like Simone Renaud who greatly contributed to the war effort...
I made a point of visiting TR Jr’s grave in the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. His brother Quentin was reburied next to him. This man was a pilot in WWI and got shot down.
This video gets an A from me. I only wish you had brought flowers to Simones plack but then that is not your job Great video many thanks to you and Erik.
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Mrs Renaud was the best part of the story. I know in some European communities, the graves of soldiers are very well looked after by locals who have adopted the soldiers and taking care of their grave has become a generational undertaking ❤
Pretty amazing how the Europeans take such good care of the graves of our men.
As I understand it, at the American cemetery in the Netherlands, there is actually a waiting list of local Dutch citizens who wish to take care of a grave. Many caretakers are the children and grandchildren of the original ones, the task is passed down like an inheritance of sorts.
I think it's wonderful how the people of Normandy have never forgotten their Liberators and continue to Honor them.
They remember the good but also the bad , the 19000 civilians killed by allies, especially in Caen (3000 dead).
The book beyond the beach by Stephen Bourke told the story from the civilian side during the invasion of Normandy.
"Liberators" look at France now
@@revolution1423 So what am i supposed to be looking at according to you ?
@@Paul-md8de A France where cities are uglier than before. Disagree?
@@revolution1423 Not as ugly as when they where occupied by Nazis
General Patton (you can see him in the footage of TR Juniors funeral) called Teddy Roosevelt Jr. "The bravest man I ever knew." High praise indeed!
And Mrs. Renaud's a heroine in her own right for taking on the task she did! She deserves to be remembered!
For context, Patton said that after his death, but was generally unimpressed with Roosevelt as a soldier. From wikipedia: "Roosevelt collaborated with and was a friend of his commander, the hard-fighting, hard-drinking Major General Terry de la Mesa Allen Sr. Their unorthodox approach to warfare did not escape the attention of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, the Seventh Army commander in Sicily, and formerly the II Corps commander. Patton disapproved of such officers who "dressed down" and were seldom seen in regulation field uniforms, and who placed little value in Patton's spit-shined ways in the field. Patton thought them both un-soldierly for it and wasted no opportunity to send derogatory reports on Allen to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO). Roosevelt was also treated by Patton as "guilty by association" for his friendship and collaboration with the highly unorthodox Allen. When Allen was relieved of command of the 1st Division and reassigned, so was Roosevelt.
After criticizing Allen in his diary on July 31, 1943, Patton noted that he had asked permission of Eisenhower "to relieve both Allen and Roosevelt on the same terms, on the theory of rotation of command", and added, concerning Roosevelt, "there will be a kick over Teddy, but he has to go, brave but otherwise, no soldier." Later, however, upon hearing of the death of Roosevelt, Patton wrote in his diary that Roosevelt was "one of the bravest men I've ever known", and a few days later served as a pallbearer at his funeral."
@@josephhewes3923 Well I'm not trying to start a pi$$ing contest here but according to Patton biographer Carlo D'Este (Patton, A Genius For War) it was actually Omar Bradley who pushed for Terry Allen and Teddy Roosevelt Jr.'s relief.
Bradley was then Second Corps commander and Allen and Roosevelt were his direct subordinates, Patton was further up the chain of command by that time as Seventh Army commander and typically didn't command more than one level down unless there was an issue tht needed immediate attention. Bradley and Allen also had that pre-war infantry (Bradley) versus cavalry (Allen) animosity which didn't help matters either. Patton agreed that Bradley should have men under his command who he (Bradley) preferred to have and so he went along with Bradley's wishes and didn't stand in the way of Allen's and Roosevelt's relief. Neither did Eisenhower. However both Patton and Eisenhower felt both men were too good to lose and Ike would find employment for them elsewhere.
So, that's according to Lt. Col. D'este. You'll have to argue with him if you don't agree. Mind you, D'Este's book is the best biography of Patton I've read. No hagiography, it recognizes Patton's abilities but doesn't gloss over his flaws.
Nobody's perfect of course.
One last thing. If you look at that Signal Corps film of Roosevelt's funeral you'll notice Patton is the only general officer present wearing a Class A (with helmet) uniform, the others are in field gear. Patton's Third Army hadn't deployed to the continent yet so Patton had to hop a flight to attend the funeral and dressed for the occasion. If he hadn't gone everyone would have understood, the other generals were there already and after the funeral would go back to the fight. Patton would have to catch a flight back to Britain. So that should tell everyone what Patton thought of Roosevelt.
I love how they moved his little brother Quintin Roosevelt to be next to him.
The Roosevelts are American icons forever. Thank God for men like Theodore Roosevelt, and his family.
Thank you for sharing the story! Your videos are the best JD! They make my day when you come out with them.
The videos of you visiting cemetery’s always get me a little bit emotional, these young men who never got to return home buried and accepted into their forever resting place. Thank you to the people of France for caring for our men.
They were not like the elite ruling politicians today!!
@@mfreund15448 the extremely wealthy people have been doing damage to our country, Look at the attempted coup that was brought up against FDR jr in 1933.. Preston bush the father of Future President George H.W. Bush and grandfather of future president George W Bush was to be a “key liaison” but that’s highly disputed itself by a man named Jonathan Katz saying he was too involved with the real Nazi’s to be involved with the coup itself.
They wanted to install retired Major General Smedley D Butler as the dictator if it had gone through, he testified in front of Congress himself.
Teddy Roosevelt had four sons who went off to war in 1917, and all in combat arms. It wasn't inevitable of course but not surprising that one, Quentin, wouldn't make it home. Just so everyone knows Quentin Roosevelt was a fighter pilot who was shot down and killed.
A lot of Teddy Roosevelt fans, myself included, believe it was the loss of Quentin that led to Teddy's own death in ealy 1919, it did affect him deeply.
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I also want to say Quentin was his favorite out of all the sons but yes, they say his death helped contribute to his death as well!
@@jakesanchez7235 After Quentin was lost Teddy put a brave face on but those who knew him said he was never the same. One historian speculated that had Quentin survived the war with his other brothers and Teddy lived for another try at the White House in 1920 (I believe he was only 60 when he died) he'd have won in a landslide. This particular historian named Henry Berry interviewed a number of American WW1 veterans for his book "Make The Kaiser Dance" and they were ALL Teddy Roosevelt fans.
The sorrow those Generals undoubtedly felt walking behind the casket containing Roosevelt and among the overwhelming rows of graves. Graves of young men they sent/lead to their honorable death. Humbling sacrifices by them all.
What a great lady, taking care of fallen solders she didn't even know. This video shows how good can come from something bad. JD and Erik, because of your Normandy series of videos I have more respect for the people of France than before. They put up statues while some here are tearing them down. I give thanks for people like Simone Renaud that will take it upon themselves to do what needed to be done. Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and all of the Greatest Generation for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Speak softly and carry a big stick.....
"Statue's" get torn down for a reason Boyo
They get torn down so others can change history to what they want for a certain agenda. History, "the bad & good" need to be learned. By learning from history, we won't make the same mistakes Boyo. Leave your woke basement and go upstairs and get some fresh air and sun ( the sun is the big round shiny thing in the sky.) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg
My father was in the prewar Army and was a squad leader in Company B 1/18 Infantry. Tr JR was the assistant division commander in the invasion of Sicily. My father believed he deserved the Medal of Honor for that battle. My father relayed how they were under mortar fire and his squad froze. He could not get his men who were new to combat to move. He heard a metallic tapping and there was General Roosevelt standing up under the mortar barrage, tapping his men on their helmets and telling them to follow the sergeant, if you stay here will get killed. They got up and moved. I gave a copy of Danger Forward, the 1st Division book on the war to TR III, the General’s grandson. His grandfather was prominently featured. The soldiers in the Division deeply liked and admired him.
Outstanding video on Gen Theodore Roosvelt Jr. I will always remember the photo of him and his jeep, Rough Rider.
My Dad and I'm sure alot of Americans fighting in Europe didn't have much love for the French . Thanks so much for posting these videos about French war memorials and the bravery , sacrifices and honor of the people of France. I have gained an enormous amount of respect for the French . I wish I could sit down with my Father and watch these videos and have a conversation.
That’s fantastic that you talked about Theodore R Jr, you never hear of him being mentioned much .
A great video. One thing that struck me watching it was the cost we paid for France. Those 3 temporary cemeteries along held 13,000 American dead. The equivalent to a medium sized town here at home. May they rest forever in the arms of God and perpetual light shine upon them.
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You need to do a series on just the entire Theodore Roosevelt family. A lot of interested stories to tell. A father and son with The Medal Of Honor.
I’ve got some plans for some future Roosevelt content.
Thanks JD. All these men must never be forgotten. RIP
I lived in Normandy in 1962 and played in the pill boxes and fields of the invasion. I just returned from France (Normandy) where I finally got to show my wife where I played and explored as a teen. I showed her as we drove around the towns that almost every private home has an American flag flying on a large flagpole in the front yard. Most of the business also display American flags. I was very proud to get to go back this time as a disabled veteran and pay respects to the soldiers who fell and those who survived the war. I also have great respect for the Normandy residents that remember the sacrifices of all the countries that helped to free them from the nazis.
JD and Eric, thank you so much for honoring the memory of General Roosevelt and Simone Renaud in Normandy. This history is so important.
I don’t know how you do it, but your background music is amazing and so fitting.
Mrs. Renaud reminds me of Mrs. McGavock of Franklin Tennessee in the fact that they both were sedicated to preserving the graves of fallen warriors. Their story needs to be remembered.
The care and reverent treatment of the fallen by the Allies, and later by French people like Simone Renauld was and still is simply amazing. I was at Theodore Roosevelt Jr's gravesite a few years ago, and it was so heavily visited that barriers were put up around it because the foot traffic was destroying the grass.
The American Cemetery is a most moving place, and Teddy Roosevelt Jr's gravesite is the most moving place in it.
Great man, thanks for sharing and letting us know about the kindness of Mrs. Renaud.
So touching! The actual funeral footage moved me immensely! Wow!
Thank you for sharing. All honor and glory to them all and praise for that dear lady and her service that provided such comfort
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Thanks for the video. The officer in the middle of your first picture was Gen. Allen. He and Patton were captains in Texas when they chased Poncho Villa. The three of them attended the Pan American games together. Patton was an Olympian. He lost a gold metal when the judges said he missed the target. He put two bullets threw the same hole. Allan and Ted Jr. partied with their men and Eisenhower hated them because of it. He wanted to fire them from North Africa, blaming them for Rommel's success. What he did not know was Rommel was intercepting information from an American officer sending to FDR. When the code was changed Rommel started losing. The same officer later saved the Emperor of Japan from being prosecuted and hanged. After they left the 1st. Gen. Allen came state side and trained the 104th Inf. My uncle Robert Thompson was in the 104th. My dad made it to North Africa in time for the second battle of El Alamein.
I was named after General Allen so I have have a special place in my heart for him. "We own the night"
I learned whole families and individuals adopt the graves of US servicemen in Belgium as well. Thanks JD and Erik for this lesson around Teddy Roosevelt Jr. and Simone Renaud. Both these individuals made a difference.
I love stories of international altruism like this. God bless Madame Renaud for compassionately tending to the graves of strangers. Qu'elle repose au paradis, merci de prendre soin de nos garçons.
That picture of Roosevelt in the doorway was taken at Donville manor just outside Carantan, you really need to visit Donville JD…..Franc the current owner and guide is a real character
Thank you for your great research and bringing this essentially unknown stories to light.
I stayed at the campsite near that spot. Nothing like waking to bell chimes of the church bells from Sainte Mere Eglise. That lady's husband, Alexandre Renaud, wrote a great account of the war and how it effected the population of Sainte Mer Eglise. Definitely worth a read.
I have some original photos from General Roosevelt's Burial from a 603rd Quartermaster Graves Registration Company veteran who helped established a few temporary cemeteries in Normandy along side veteran Elbert Legg. Neat to hear this side of the story, graves registration is an often overlooked part of the Normandy campaign.
Wow!
It's great that we can preserve history rather than those that try to destroy it
J.D. you never cease to amaze me from your videos. I'm always learning and enjoying myself.
I appreciate that!
Have been fortunate to meet two of the Renaud sons; once when I asked one of them his memories of the invasion, he stopped me by saying, “Do you mean the Liberation?” In an instant I realized why these Normans revere the memory of GIs.
what dreadful news that must have been that her sons lost their life in a far away country while this happened - glad that these fallen were looked after by the locals and never forgotten - love the show - and the deserved attention they got - that was always the case -
JD and Eric, my husband I just finished watching the movie about Simone Renaud. We were both weeping. Thanks for all you do to educate Americans about WWII. We had never heard of this woman - she was an amazing Lady. It was so good to see that her sons kept her legacy going.
Many thanks!
We had the pleasure of meeting you this summer in Gettysburg at Erik’s museum - it was an honor!
I can tell you this fact, my Dad was in the 1st. Infantry Division and was in the Normandy Invasion of course. I do remember my Father telling me , in no uncertain terms, that the men loved both General Teddy Roosevelt and his immediate superior, General Terry Allen .
Were any Americans moved from France to the states? You kept repeating these cemeteries were temporary. I think they are beautiful, and I'm not sure I would move my relative. It's so peaceful! Hard to believe that a blood bath took place just a few miles away! Thank you France for taking care of our dead! I hope we have/will take care of yours!
This is some great History! Loved it! Thanks JD and Erik
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In my opinion this is the best history channel on UA-cam. Nice edit, good music choice and a good explanation. This inspires a lot of people. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Thank you so much 😀
This was a nice video, thank you. I get a little nervous about clicking on your videos about our war dead ever since I saw one about the Gettysburg Museum guy treating human remains as curiosities in his museum, but this video shows our war dead being treated with proper dignity. 👍🏼
Great video. Those temp cemeteries look beautiful... imagine the size of the task moving all those men. Some great photo's and a very moving archive video of the funeral. Thank you.
Once again JD, you and Erik knock it out of the park! Great information, Great Historical photo's and the video, man, I'm not crying, you're crying! Thank you so much for keeping History Alive!
I Love this Episode! President Roosevelt and his Wife and children were Amazing, so anytime I get the chance to see anything to do with their lives, I'm all in! Thank you for this!
Another great video! I’m sure you’ve already seen it but for those who haven’t, there’s a really cool moment in Eisenhower’s 1964 return to Normandy special where he sits down and talks with Simone Renaud about the dday invasions. Highly recommend that special to anyone who hasn’t seen it!
Thank you for this forgotten piece of history, I was on a battlefield tour and an elderly gentleman had the job of re burying the fallen British soldiers . They were burrid in their blankets
Wow. Simone Renaud probably was an inspiration to Find a Grave's website. I have used that service to get pictures of my ancestors and also contributed pictures of graves I've visited.
Another amazing video.. JD you are undeniably a real educator.. so thank you so much for that. As much as I have been fascinated by the Normandy landings (as my father just missed rolling onto the beaches in his tank of the British 144th armoured owing to having his eardrums perforated when a rogue tank round went off a short while before DDay) I remain completely stunned by the ‘process’ of war that is the temporary grave. What was it you said, some 14 thousand fallen soldiers across the St Mare Eglise 3 temporary cemetaries.. all of which, I take it, had to be exhumed and transported to their final resting place. It’s unfathomable in both process and added trauma to me. So I wonder if one day you might educate my 62 year old brain a little more as to how such a difficult and sad task was carried out. If anyone can enlighten us I know the brilliant JD can! Thanks again.
Much respect to these men! And also to this lady for caring for their graves.
The respect shown by the people of France ,Belguim and Holland to the American dead is amazing. They tend to graves still today handed down from generations before. I wish our people would show the same respect.
Agreed.
Another great job JD. Thanks.
Thank You for bringing back this piece of History. with the Extreme SEVER traumatic Brain Injury. I forgopt the history of WWII
Good story, rarely do we get to hear those that are not battle related. Thanks for sharing it.
Also, great choice on the music on this episode 👍
Your research is so incredible. I live in Stuttgart / Germany (but born in the US) and I enjoy regular trips to Alsace, Lorraine, Netherlands, Belgium and of course to Normandy. Each time I think, I got the whole story, I am soo glad to watch your videos and increase my horizon. Thanks a lot!!!
I cycle to the British War Graves cemetary near Beny Bocage once a year as it`s not far from my home. It is very beautifully kept. The little epithets, chosen by parents or sweerthearts, always make me weep. The Canadian and Polish ones by the main road south from Caen are also beautiful and very peaceful places.
Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one
Thanks for all you do . Everytime I watch I get chills.
This was great. Thank you.
I have been to St. Mere Eglies but was completely unaware of the cemetery. I was a member of the 82nd after returning from Vietnam & when I went to France on vacation I HAD to make a trip to St. Mere Eglise. I was aware of the 82nd's jump into there on D-Day & had been to the drop zone on Ft. Bragg many times. The people in the town are still very appreciative of Americans. One thing new people outside of that town know is that there are two stained glass windows in the church commemorating the paratroopers who liberated the town on D-Day.
JD- I so much enjoy your videos, and the fact that you think enough of our history to want to share it. I was fortunate enough to have been able to visit Normandy, and was truly impressed with the respect and knowledge that was shown by the French people. My hat is tipped to you, and them. Thank you sir!
Those boys gave all they had.
The French honor them and i am grateful.
Thank you for a good history video.
Very moving. May they all rest in peace. 🙏
Thank you for this fine Presentation. The grimmest place I have been is the Mass graves at Shiloh. 5 Have been located so far and there are others so far unfound. Keep up your great reporting.
It's really ironic that Theodore Jr. and his younger brother Quentin both died in France. Quentin was a pilot in WW1 and was KIA in aerial combat. That happened about 400 miles east of where Theodore Jr. died. There is a great story about how the Germans honored Quentin with a military funeral.
I first visited Saint-Mere-Eglise in 2005. It’s amazing how it’s has changed in regards to the monuments newly constructed. I’ll be going back this coming Spring for the 80th.
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In 2019 I sought out his grave, but they had that area closed, but I could just see it from the walk because of the gold star on his headstone. I loved the story of the Mother of Normandy and the tie in.
Teddy Jr. was my grandfathers commanding officer. In a book about the 1st Division, he wrote next to a picture of Teddy, “ one hell of a guy.”
Wow!
Beautiful . Thank you.
Lord! What those soldiers went through--arduous training stateside, shipping overseas, more training there, and to have met there end here--far from hearth, home, and Family. It is a debt that we owe--which can never be repaid. Honor their memory forever!
Excellent vidio and thank you for showing so much respect and honor for all who gave there lives that terrible day in Normandy and honoring the memory of Mother of Normandy ❤
Always enlightening.
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I'm honored to be French. My ancestors were good people. God bless Madame Renaud and all the people like her.
Great job on this video JD. I don't know how you dig up the most obscure information BUT. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.. PS I learn something from everyone of your videos.....
I just hang around with people smarter than me. 😅
Thanks.
Maybe you can do a video on Theodore Roosevelt Jr. J.D. out of all the Generals who were involved in the D-Day invasion to liberate Europe Teddy Roosevelt Jr never seems to get enough attention. Perhaps you can do something to make him shine like the other Generals
Probably because he died early in the campaign before he had a greater impact on the outcome. Imagine if he had lived and become Commanding General of the 90th ID, a division that performed in a lack luster manner during the campaign, resulting in the Commander and two Regimental Commanders being relieved.
When I went to the cenetaries Normandy with my teenage sons, it was possibly the first time they ever stopped talking. They walked around in silence, reading the headstones and running their fingers across the top of them. It was moving, seeing how tgey "got it", the futility of war abd the loss of young lives for old mens ambitions.
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Freaking proofread.
@frontenac5083 dyslexic and nearly blind but I try. Never judge until you wear anothers shoes, your cocky up your own arse comments make you the weaker person. I asked someone else to proof read this in case your sorry arse was offended.
Until the next one thank you
Interesting story of an unsung hero
a good reason to go back to normandy thanks for the video for all the man R.I.P
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We as a country was so GALVANIZED. I WISH MY COUNTRY TODAY WAS GALVANIZED. THANK FORTHE RESPECT YOU HAVE SHOWN FOR THESES SOLDERS. THANK YOU.
keep up the good work my grandmother was a gold star mother and would have really been glad to see this.
TR is my favorite Pres. too. Quite a man!
More not known heroes. God bless her the mayor's wife and thank you ma'am. Thank you for letting us know about this Thank You
Yeah I do remember hearing about Simone Renaud in school, I believe.
Amazing 🙏❤️
Love the choices of music you make on your videos.
Great video JD
I don't think there is any other father & son who were both awarded the Medal of Honor. FLY NAVY!!!
Arthur MacArthur and Douglas MacArthur were both awarded the Medal of Honor.
BG Roosevelt's legal name was actually Theodore III. President Roosevelt never used the ordinal "Jr." because his father died before TR launched his professional career. The press nicknamed Theodore "Jr.," but I have no idea why he was listed that way on Army records. I do know that GEN Patton had the same issue.
I’ve wondered that same thing.
I did not realize that Teddy Roosevelt Jr. was a recipient of a MoH and four Silver Stars, two from WWI. Must have been quite the soldier.
Beautiful story TY for telling me
I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t know about Jr. Now I do. Thank you☺️
Awesome!
Well done. Thank you.
He was also one of my favorites!
JD thank you awesome video & wow great story really enjoyed it & sending love from United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Still hurts
Thank you for the wonderful video. Happy holidays to you and your family 😊
Thanks for sharing
Another great job on the video a lot of good information
Glad you enjoyed it!
My father's Medical Brigade was at Utah Beach under General Roosevelt, June 6,1944.
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JD, would you please do an entire video about the women who fought and contributed to the victory in WWII? I don't think they get enough credit. All the WACs, WAVEs, nurses, etc... there have to be more out there like Simone Renaud who greatly contributed to the war effort...
Here’s one that I did about some of the notable women interred at Arlington 🙂
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I made a point of visiting TR Jr’s grave in the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. His brother Quentin was reburied next to him. This man was a pilot in WWI and got shot down.
This video gets an A from me. I only wish you had brought flowers to Simones plack but then that is not your job
Great video many thanks to you and Erik.
I have that picture hanging up in my house.
This women needs a statue in her honor she did something incredible
It's either "this woman" or "these women".
Indeed!@@frontenac5083
I hope you have made the trip to the 4th Infantry Museum at Fort Carson.
I have some good news for you but you're going to have to go waaaaay back on the channel to see it: ua-cam.com/video/JtW2DjMv_fo/v-deo.htmlsi=pdW1Xi90lyIia8RM