Exploring Omaha Beach In Search Of Ultimate 'Then and Now' Photo | D-Day History | WW2
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Join Army Officer Rob on an emotional journey as he visits Omaha Beach, one of the most significant sites of World War II. In this video, we explore the iconic locations of the D-Day landings and capture 'then and now' comparison photos that highlight the profound changes and enduring legacies of these historic moments in the search for the Ultimate Then & Now photo.
Discover the stories behind these powerful images, see how the landscape has transformed over the years, and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. This compelling visual history serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the importance of preserving these memories for future generations.
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Hi . Awsome series . The gun at the end , with the perforated muzzle break is a pak 97/38 .
A French, fast firing 75mm with the barrel shortened and break added . It was put on the pak 38 chassis, hence the same curved gun shield as the 5cm pak 38 . M
@@MartinSparks-ef9gr outstanding! I’ll pin this comment so others can see it. Thanks for the insight! Very much appreciated
@@thehistoryexplorer.
Captured Fench gun, Swiss Solothurn muzzle break
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.5_cm_Pak_97/38
Your production of these Pics then and today are shockingly brilliant. Thank you!!!
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And I completely agree that people having fun with their children on the beach is exactly why so many young men sacrificed everything.
That’s my view as well. I don’t want people climbing on graves or anything but people should be allowed to live in freedom
@@thehistoryexplorer exactly.
I love your followers as they comment in the comment section. Everybody here, so grateful. ❤
Just got back from Normandy a week ago and thought the same thing, really felt like it was some beautiful symbolism to see people having fun and enjoying their time on the beach compared with the carnage of 80 years previous
Exactly you are 💯 percent right 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷
The younger curious part of me wants to go back and watch this battle as a bird on a tree, but the sensible part of me knows how traumatic that would actually be. I’m always conflicted between my curiosity and sadness of this war, it’s truly hard to comprehend what these lads went through.
It is isn’t it. I wouldn’t be interested in going here on D Day!
I completely agree. There is nothing that compares to first hand exerience.
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My father was there...not sure which action of Omaha Beach but he was part of the 3rd wave of soldiers to come ashore....he was a great man among many great men
Tristemente solo los utilizaron, a USA lo obligaron a entrar a la guerra. Por eso las guerras son horribles. Busca el documental Europa la última batalla y entenderás quienes planearon las guerras.
I don't know why these photographic shots hit me differently but they did. Maybe because I looked at these men in a different light. How many survived D-day? How many survived to capture the enemy in their positions? How many survived the hedgerows? How many survived to see the liberation of France? How many of these faces really survived the war? How many made it home? Just looking in to their faces I wonder. It hurts my heart. And then there is that beautiful cemetery where so many were laid to rest, never getting to go home and be buried with their families and ancestors. I don't know how the greatest generation did it. But they did and we can never thank them enough. Thank you Rob for another video that always makes me think about these men. ♥️☘️
What a wonderful comment. Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video, I just wish more people got to see it
@user-gy5zy6bh3u I reviewed the information you supplied via the link you added. It is very sad. I knew some of the fatalities but not all. I am not sure what you want me to say. My Father was British, my Mother was Canadian, everyone suffered, some more than others. I blame the bloody Germans who invaded Poland first and reaked havoc all over Europe. I won't apologize for the Allied troops, they were given orders and tried their best to carry them out. War is hell. It is still going on today by little men who think they are mighty. That includes all kinds of men today. It sucks. Take care.
Not many survive. But only matt damon were survived, but tom hanks is dead together with his own platoons
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To think of all the tragic sorrow that occurred along this beach on that fateful day in June of 1944. The pictures now show such peacefulness of a time and place where many souls were sacrificed for the liberation of France from their enemy. It just reminds us of the price that was paid for our and their freedom. The then and now photos are awesome, and bring to light what most of us can only read about. Thanks for sharing a piece of history. What a tribute of remembrance to the souls lost that day. May they rest in peace!
I hope I did them justice! Thank you for the very thoughtful comment
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Both sad and nostalgic.
And yes mate an hour episode would be much appreciated 👍
I’ll see what I can do!
@@jamesross1799 Hope he has enough photos!! Lol
But seriously, those colour pics from after the war with a kid on the gun barrel were interesting. It'd be interesting to see postwar (a couple of years or so) photos of the area too (if you DO ever run out!!).
Hear,Hear!
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This "then and now" episode is soooo compelling I wouldn't care how long it is. Well and truly, at 23 plus minutes, I was left wanting much more. Many thanks for your effort.Pray continue.
Glad you enjoy it! Really appreciate it
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Good job, Thank you. My uncle was a WW II vet. Fought with the 75th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge.
Thank you very much. You must be so proud of your family connection. I will visit Belgium soon to make videos on the Bulge, I hope you’ll watch them 👍
My father was at Omaha and the Bulge.
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I was there 4-10 June this year. There were so many Jeeps, GMC trucks, Dodge WCs and other vehicles you would have thought the invasion was the prior week. A very great and moving experience.
That would have been brilliant but I try to avoid the crowds!
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Thank you for doing what you're doing, brining this day back to us -- salute from a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer.
I really appreciate that. Thank you
Go Navy!@thehistoryexplorer
Each one, some mother’s son, none of whom, given the chance, would have chosen to be there - and here we are, today, with the same evil men wreaking havoc on the majority of us who crave a peaceful coexistence. Thank you for your excellent and sensitively presented work.
Thank you Colin. So glad you enjoyed the video 👍
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Ya viste el documental Europa la última batalla? Por eso se que tienes razón
Ya viste el documental Europa la última batalla? Por eso se que tienes razón
The whole thing emotional. Have told you a few times how much I love your work. Think I also may have mentioned that while you work in your studio if you want some background music and nostalgia going on, turne in to British Home Front Radio streaming 24/7. Exactly the broadcasts these men and women were hearing every day. Hearing some of the homefront advisements to the British people on their radios makes my heart skip a beat just like these “Before and After” photos. Just to think these guys were alive listening to the very same thing we can hear now. 🗣️ 🎼🎶🎵🌍
Yes thank you for letting me know, I have listened to that a few times. It’s brilliant!
Appreciate your feedback
I didn't know about BHFR, so thank you for the link. I shall enjoy listening to these old broadcasts!
Great work, really emotional. They must have been scared to death. Fought for freedom for the world, right there.
Well said Brian! And thank you for the feedback
Being on those landing boats and then exposed to gunfire as you raced as fast as you could up the beach and guys falling all around you. Terrifying! And some guys drowned with all their heavy equipment even before they GOT to shore. I guess you just figure you are going to be killed but you are going to die trying to do your duty. I am from a small town in PA and have a brochure of a "welcome home" celebration the town held around 1947. All the men and women who served were listed; it was four or five columns of names on this 8 1/2 x 11" paper folded in half. Ten men never made it home and they were listed separately. This was in a town of about 5000 at the time.....one family had about six kids who served, both guys and girls, and they ALL made it back home. That was a miracle.
On August 14th I get to finally go to the Normandy D-Day region on an organised tour from Paris. An all day tour which starts with Omaha. Sir your videos are outstanding and my emotions are already climbing high as I watch your latest content. Merci from New Zealand.
You are most welcome my friend
I leave Scotland on the 15th for a two week visit to Normandy...might bump into you....:)
@@Norrie-jj2ve I would love to have 2 weeks out there but all I can muster is 1 full and very long day.
Probably the best then and now video of Omaha and the area around it on You Tube. Very well done. Lots of work I’m sure but much appreciated by those of us who will probably never visit. Great job!!
That’s high praise indeed. Thank you. I just wish the video was shown to more people. UA-cam seems to suppress the channel for some reason
@thehistoryexplorer I always see them, but they don't always pop up for a few weeks or months. I want to say thank you, though. Some of us would dearly love to go visit these hallowed grounds and walk in the footsteps of those who were there, but may never get the opportunity.This work is more important than you might realize.
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My God these then and now pics are so inspiring and they beckon a deep respectfrm some lace deep down in. I am a year older now than my Father when he died at 66 years old in 1988. He fought this war and these help me feel something of him that without these I could not know without them. Thank you for this.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this video 👍 thank you
Me and my son went to normandy in 2017 and we went to every landing beach and I love these pictures cos they are places we have been too I was 7 years old when this was going on so I know first hand what these men went through to say they were the greatest generation was a truly understatement I salute them all god bless them men and boys who fought and died there ❤
Awesome video. If it was one hour or two hours long it would still be awesome.
Brilliant thank you 👍
yes to an hour.... I'd watch all day
So glad people are enjoying these videos. Thank you
I could watch an hour of this and not once look at my watch. I love these shows, thank you
Thanks! I’ll see what I can do!
Hour long then and now is fine with me. I love your work.
Very good job! The way you line up the pictures is amazing
Thank you so much!
Where you find the “then” pics and do the research to line them up with the “now” pics is just amazing!! Where in the heck do you find the “then” pics??!!
And people are right, that is hallowed ground. The purpose of the events that day was so people could enjoy those beaches again!! I can guarantee you won’t be able to find a single veteran who was there who wouldn’t want people to enjoy those beaches!!! They sacrificed their lives for that very reason!
Well said
Another excellent show. 👍🏻
Great to see how you line up the photos.
Glad you enjoyed it mate
Another fantastic presentation.
I want to get to Normandy someday.
Thank you again from Alabama USA!!
You are most welcome my friend. So glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Ten years ago my wife and her family visited France. She collected a jar of sand from Omaha Beach and bought a bottle of Calvados for me. Neither one made it home. The bag they were in was stolen from the hallway of the cruise ship they were on after it made port in Philly after they were instructed to set their luggage out to be collected and off loaded. She's convinced it was a crew member who did it. I almost cried.
That’s terrible! So sorry to hear that. Excuse for another visit?
@@thehistoryexplorer It's my turn this time!
Amazing feelings of patriotism overwhelm me with each photo. Without a doubt God has touched you to act. Thank you for what you work so hard to give us.
Wow, thank you! What a lovely and kind thing to say 🙏
This is incredible! I will watch this several times over this weekend I'm sure!
Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed it
I have visited Omaha beach several times in my life, but looking at the sites in this way is really new to me. Very nicely done. Respectful to the men who fought for our freedom, just over 80 years ago.
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it
...again great work... thank you.
You are most welcome!
Great video. Breaks my heart every time I see that guy dropping as he runs up the beach. You see the bullets hit the water behind him. The bravery, unthinkable. We will never forget!!
Yes it’s terrible!
Amazing. Thank you, we will remember them.
My pleasure 👍
I was born as the beaches were being stormed by the Allies.
"D-Day Normandy" and I just shared our 80th anniversary.
I am in awe as you did the video comparisons. Thank you for your work.
Thanks for sharing!! And happy 80th year. So glad you enjoyed the video
I have been here and you have done a wonderful job of bringing the past back to life for me. My uncle landed here, on D Plus 4. He said there were still bodies in the water at Omaha when he came ashore. Thank you for presenting this in a very human way.
That’s terrible! Thank you for sharing your connection to this special place.
Excellent document
Glad you think so! Many more like this on the way 👍
Excellent video. Thank you very much. Very informative and enjoyable. I'm looking forward to more. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it! I have many more to come 👍
Thank you. My son and I were there this past April and it was a most memorable trip. I really was amazed by WN62 and the story of Heinrich Severloh.
Glad you enjoyed it! Interestingly the Severloh story is likely false, or certainly exaggerated
Cota wanted to hit OMAHA in the dark because they knew it was going to be bad. They had actually thought of bypassing it during the Cheltenham meetings, but they had to tie the beaches in.
That was very good of you to show the crosses of Preston and Bob Niland at the end. You are a thoughtful man. Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I love making these for people to see
I love your content. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you buddy, much appreciated
We were in normandy this year for 80th anniversary with my girlfriend. It has been my dream for many years and it finally came true... and it was probably the strongest experience I've ever had. Our first stop was Omaha beach Dog Green sector. I wanted to see this place first, because years ago, thanks to this place that was shown in the movie "Saving Private Ryan", i became interested in ww2 and especially the battles in Normandy. We passed through the village of Vierville-sur-Mer where there was already an American camp with Shermans and lots of other military vehicles and equipment. And when I first saw the beach with my own eyes from the W72, i immediately cried. I had seen the place in so many photos, videos, documentaries, books and now I had the beach right in front of me. In total we were there for 9 days and had some incredible moments, saw absolutely breathtaking places, met several veterans (I shook hands with one, I have a signed postcard from one, I even chatted with one for a while) these are the days of which I will never forget.
I know those same emotions. I feel it every time I go to these locations! I’ve made a few videos from Normandy if you want to check them out while you’re away
@@thehistoryexplorer I'll definitely check them out
This episode was wonderous, emotion wise. I felt myself really digging deep, trying to put my myself in their shoes. I don't think we will ever be able to show a worthy gratitude. Looking at the country now, we may have to fight for our freedom again. I must go to Normandy and Omaha Beach. After seeing the before and after pictures, I want to see these places for myself.
So glad you enjoyed it! I worked really hard on this one but it hasn’t gained the same traction as others.
Amazing….thank you.
You are most welcome buddy
I do enjoy what ur doing.. history is very important... doesnt seem like the youth of today care... keep it up
Thank you, I will!
I believe that if kids are taken as youngsters to visit historic places it brings history alive. I was a middle schooler in the early 1960s when the American Civil War was celebrating its centennial. We lived in Pennsylvania and so began our tour at Gettysburg and then visited many other battlefield parks in Virginia. We also visited Ft. Ticonderoga and Valley Forge. Pennsylvania kids were lucky -- we lived amidst history. Rather than going to Disneyworld or resorts or amusement parks every year, branch out and take your kids and yourselves to historic places -- battlefields, forts, presidential homes, national parks -- this is when kids hear the docents and see the actual items people owned and used -- uniforms, equipment, flags, Lincoln's hat, glasses, and so forth. Take them to the museums in Washington DC. I still love history for this reason -- American and also Russian. I read Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert Massie in college and since then have been an amateur interested in all things Russian -- the Romanovs, palaces, Faberge, literature, theater, etc. I was lucky enough to tour St. Petersburg about six years ago and that was a big dream come true of mine. Now it is impossible to return due to the political situation but we had a marvelous time.
I've watched your channel a lot. Though I'm from the States I lived in Europe Belgium & Holland, and toured throughout Europe in the 80's, 90's as a roots/Blues musician. I especially liked playing in Germany, but the Dutch musicians still felt some bitterness towards the older Germans old enough to have fought in WW2.
I really appreciate the courage it took for people like my parents to have stood up to Dictatorship in Europe at that time.
But, it also happening again now all over the world... has happened many times since WW2....and that's just really bad....
Will there ever be another generation like those who fought in the 2nd World War?
I sure hope so.
Thanks for what you do.
What an interesting comment, thanks for sharing. I hope you’ve enjoyed the channel so far, I’m trying to improve all the time
11:19
Those little smiles they had, were probably their first in a very long time.
It breaks my heart seeing these pictures and the footage sometimes
Wow great work bringing this to light .getting back next year .it surreal to look out along the beach’s to think this really happened .thank you for all your work putting this together 👏
You’re very welcome Paddy and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Where are you going next?
Thank you, Great job. I will be there to walk in my grandpa's footsteps.
Outstanding! That will be some experience
Thank you
You're welcome, I hope you enjoyed it
When you see today's car driving through the older photo, there's a time warp in history from then till now. Another photo where the locals are talking to a soldier & at their feet is a dead soldier they the locals are probably respectful of him, but their lives are in their hands at that moment. So well done, love what you are doing.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I'm now in Normandy with my father. Both veterans (New Guinea, Bosnia, Kosovo). Very special to be here and we went to some of the places in your video. Thank you!
You are most welcome! Enjoy!
Amazing Rob, what a fascinating video. Take me back to Normandy right now!
Thank you buddy. Really appreciate the kind feedback
One of My teachers was in that Omaha Beach landing.He said the water was over there heads; so he walked along the the Ocean bottom, and would flap his arms to get to the surface,take a breath of fresh air,and then continue walking on the Ocean bottom till they reached the shore.
Oh my gosh! Horrific
As they say, the picture is worth 1000 words thank you so much for all of your hard work👏🇬🇧
It is my pleasure, I love visiting these locations
Great Video! Thank you for sharing your work🇺🇸👍
Thanks for watching!
My Father landed on Omaha beach 2nd wave 9 -9:30. I wish he was still alive to see this. he passed away 12/ 2002
You must be so proud of his legacy, thank you for sharing his story
The muzzle brake of that last gun (7.5cm Pak 97/38) can still be found on the site. It's been cemented vertical near the R677 bunker of WN72; I think it's used as an ash tray lol but when you're back there; keep an eye open. I have a photo saved. It's still there.
Oh my god I’ve been to Omaha beach over a dozen times and I never knew that!!! You’ve made me want to jump on a ferry and check it out
beautiful filming; the grassfield, the wildflowers in the breeze. juxposition of past and present.
So glad you enjoyed it. I did wonder if people would appreciate the flowers! Ha!
Fantastic video...I am a passionate "then and now" photographer myself and many of the ones in this video brought tears to my eyes
Glad you enjoyed it! Keep taking those pictures!
These videos are just amazing!!! You are truly talented for what you do. Thank you from a USAF Veteran.
You are most welcome my friend
They are so special as if you step into the past. I was born in 1942 in south Holland but I still remember some things from the war. And my whole youth was influence d by the post war and later the 50ties things
getting better with the
Marshall plan. We all
were grateful to our big
brother the USA and all the young people also from the Allies fighting for our freedom. We must never forget that.
Incredible so many places are still there, with very little changes. Nice work
So glad you enjoy this video. Thank you for the kind feedback
Fantastic video mate, love all your work . I was there on dog green sector last year , its haunting to think what these brave men went through .
Your parting words on this video some it well.
Look forward to future material .
Glad you enjoyed it and there are plenty more videos to come. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Looking at those trenches reminds me of seeing the trenches from the American Civil War north of Atlanta Georgia. I went there as a kid when it had been essentially 100 years since Union and Rebel troops slaughtered each other. We are at 80 years since the invasion and they appear in similar condition. Certainly the world has changed in the last 80 years, but not to the extent it changed from 1865 to 1965. Or the 80 years from 1865 to 1945. It amazes me. Great video
I’d love to visit America and do some videos on the Civil War, but my worry is people wouldn’t be that respective to a Brit covering this history
Thank you Sir for your hard work. This is a wonderful thing you do for the benefit of all
I love doing it so it’s genuinely my pleasure to share these with you 👍
Very interesting, just got back from a 2 week trip at the omaha beach campingside.
So much to see in the region.
Great video!
I bet you had the most amazing time!
EXCELLENT ¡¡¡¡¡ Remarkable job of your. Congratulations and Thanks ¡¡¡
You paid tribute to those who fought and died during WW II.
Greetings from Mexico City.
Hello and thank you for the kind feedback
Thanks for all the videos you post. They are like short history lessons.
That’s a great way to look at it! So glad you enjoyed the video
You do a fantastic job of these video's. An hour would be perfect!!
I appreciate that, let me see what I can do!
Very cool, Rob. Great job tracking down the spots of all these photos. You know I got a ton of them haha.
Another very interesting thing in your favorite photo at 20:54 is that you can see the brackets on the gun's barrel to mount an MG34 training-aid system; where they would mount a remote-controlled MG34 machine gun to the barrel and fire a tracer round to quickly zero-in the gun. A very rare and unusual feature.
Hi Michael! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your help. I did know about the tracer ranging on the gun. Interestingly the British chieftain tank used a machine gun tracer from the coax as a range finder for the main armament, and that was until about 1990!
Well done History Explorer! Very interesting video. Like others have said I would like longer videos too
More to come! Thank you so much
Looking forward to your next walkthrough. Hopefully you have plans for many more locations along with pictures? Great pacing and commentary!
That's the plan! So glad you enjoy the video 👍
Great video, thank you. I agree with what you said about the beaches and persons wanting them to remain hallowed ground. If they were keep the beaches closed and sacred they would have to do the same with most of Normandy. Keep up the great work. Cheers.
Absolutely, thanks for the feedback. So glad people enjoy this video
Rest in Peace, Rest in Power American Heroes!!
What a great video, utterly engaging!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love making these
Thank you for all your work.
It’s my genuine pleasure
Thank you so much for taking me to see this. It’s something I could never do. The then and and now photos were fascinating. Well done sir!
You are so very welcome!
I love your capturing of such a tumultuous period in the survival of western civilization
So glad you enjoyed the video, it means a lot to me
An hour-long presentation would be really good and that would just scratch the surface of this historic area.
I have hundreds of pictures from Omaha beach
Terima kasih untuk karya anda yang hebat ini... Saya punya seri world war two dari timelife dan saya mencocokkan dengan kisah ini 👍👍👍...Salam dari indonesia🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much! Appreciate the feedback 👍
Great video, my grandad was with the special boat services and did some of the pre invasion night time lands to scout out the beach and defences, unfortunately he got left behind after being knocked out by his radio pack when he fell down a sand dune ( the team couldn't find him in the dark). Fortunately when he came to he used his radio to call for help and was picked up.........if he'd fallen into enemy hands it might have been a problem for him !!!! Or perhaps even the D Day operation. He told my nan that he only volunteered because he got paid a small bonus!
Compelling photos, thank you.
My pleasure, glad you enjoy them
Your efforts are well appreciated. I hope you can keep it up, great channel.
Thank you very much!
Remember my daughter asking grandad if he was scared he said every second then not much else to her. He took over an LCT to Normandy.
I can’t get my head around how that generation had to adjust to being at home following the way. Just terrible
Your videos are absolutely wonderful and it is heartbreaking to think of all the men who died there defending our freedom.
It really is. I feel it every time I visit
Loved the video. Keep sharing, and doing. Thanks!
Thank you very much
Great job! I’ve always wanted to go to Normandy and see it for myself but this video was fantastic, felt like I was there! Thanks mate!
You should go! So glad you enjoyed it 👍
Dude… Bravo on making this amazing video! 👏 👏👏
Thanks a lot! That really means the world to me
@@thehistoryexplorer You’ve earned it man. Ya Velcome
Wonderful video. One of the places I always wanted to visit. God bless the men who fought and paid a terrible price there.
I totally agree well said buddy
A hour long will be most welcomed 👍👍
Maybe in the future!
Gracias por el video. Estuve haciendo la ruta del desembarco el verano pasado.
You are welcome!
In memory of all the nameless and faceless, brave souls.
Absolutely 👍
Excellent video…..time to reflect 😢
Your vids are great I don't mind 1hr long vids and thanks😊
Glad you like them! And thank you for the feedback
thanks for this. Definately could watch an hours worth. Best i've seen of then and now on youtube. Really enjoy the commentary.
Wow, thank you. Appreciate the feedback
Another excellent video, yes to a one hour show
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the feedback
When it comes to You Tube video length time, the algorithm says that 15-mins or less gets the most views, that might work best for say a cooking or baking recipe or a review of air travel and those sorts of things, however when it comes to History, I think viewers want the full Monty and emersion you can provide and will watch any length of an upload you give. But on the flip side, maybe as the presenter it might make it easier on your end to divide a video into 2-parts and just post an episode #1 & #2 and not bore the general public so much and you should garner more subscribers in this manner because everyone loves a sequel. The "Who Done It" syndrome like a murder mystery, does that make sense to everyone reading this?
Your "Then & Now" pictures and video presentation evokes many emotions and remembrance for me and some of your matching up is done in some very obscure places and it makes me wonder how you managed find it all.
The best part for me to see was that the damaged church was rebuilt, and I do hope it is still being used for religious services.
@20:54-21:07 is indeed a very rare type of a muzzle brake and it was fitted to a 75mm Pak 97/38 Anti-Tank Gun.
I wonder what happened to both the 50mm & 75mm ATG's from the bunkers and if maybe they were moved to a different location for display purposes, scrapped or saved into a museum?
Brilliant comment. It’s certainly one for me to think about. Really appreciate the feedback 👍
Excellent Job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely amazing 👏 tank you ❤️ ♥️
Thank you too! Appreciate the support!
ผมชอบ รายนี้มมากเลย ครับ Then &. Now ย้อนกาลเวลา หาอดีต....WW2... D-day Normandy ; Anniversary 80y. ...someone. I would like. Visiting there.
I was there for the 80th
No I went there just afterwards! Not a fan of the crowds 😂
@@thehistoryexplorerI know I'm the same ,but I wanted to see the men who fought there
Thank you.