WWII Then & Now: The Forgotten Americans In The Liberation Of The Netherlands
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- The US 104th Infantry Division, known as the Timberwolves, is one of the most unknown US units that took part in the liberation of The Netherlands. In this episode, WWII researchers & battlefield consultants Joey van Meesen and Florent Plana will walk in their footsteps and discover their courageous and heroic stories. In order to support the ongoing battle for the Scheldt, the allies launched Operation Pheasant to clear the German troops from the Province of North Brabant in The Netherlands. The majority of Operation Pheasant was conducted by British, Canadian and Polish troops, but there was one American unit that took part in it as well. That unit was the US 104th Infantry Division nicknamed Timberwolves. By taking Then and Now photographs along the route of the 104th Infantry Division we hope to form a direct link between 1944 and today.
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Hello everyone, you can check out all Then & Now photographs of this video on our website: snafu-docs.com/the-forgotten-americans-in-the-liberation-of-the-netherlands
Zeker mooi hè dat we samen hebben gewonnen als je Engels bent groet Nederland voor jou
What a great job you do guys. I'm watching you all the time. Thank you for everything what you posted.
I'm enjoying every minute.
Best regards from Croatia! 👍
Thank you for your everything!
Je hebt de feiten niet helemaal goed gecontroleerd .
in die sector zaten meer Amerikanen ,
o.a the polarbears die hebben Roosendaal bevrijd
Maar een monument kan je ook zelf opzetten met de heemkundekring als ze die daar hebben
Of met een paar bedrijven als sponsoren
Hi Mr. Joey van Meesen. I am Larry Bradley’s daughter and Milton W. Bradley’s grand daughter. This video is such a heartfelt blessing. I have always been drawn to Milton’s life story. I named my youngest son in honor of him. Thank you for doing this for him and his unit. This brought me to tears. I hope to visit someday.
Wow, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It's the least I could do
We will never forget the sacrifices!. In the name of the name of my parents and grandparenents we thank you!
True hero's 🙏
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Me as a 37yo Dutchman highly respects and appreciates what the US troops have done for us! Please know that a lot of young generations like me and the doc maker didnt forget all the extreme effprts that are made for us! thank you!
Joey, the way in which you have memorialized the efforts and sacrifices of the 104th Infantry Division in the Netherlands during WWII is an absolutely wonderful work of art. The way in which you used the method of “Then and Now” has made this time in history come alive for me. I deeply appreciate the honor you have brought to my Father, SSGT Milton W. Bradley, of the 413th Infantry Regiment who was killed in action during the crossing of the Mark River. May God continue to bless you in your efforts to keep his memory and the memory of all who served during this great conflict alive. May we never forget what they did to preserve our freedom.
It's the least I could do Larry. Thank you for leaving this thoughtful comment. May we never forget
Hi Larry, my grandparents were teenagers in the WW2, and it's because of your father and so so many of his fellow soldiers that my family survived.
It is people like your father who are my heroes.
Forever grateful.
💜From the Netherlands.
@@BabzV this is one of the nicest things I have heard anyone say to honor the Americans who my father was one of them who fought in ww2 thank you for your sincere respect you have given to the soldiers we in the United states love and honor so much
Learning this history leaves me with such strong, complicated emotions; HOW can we honor these brave men…?! HOW? THAT said, THANKS for this vid. All I can say is, RIP, heroes…. 🥰❗️❗️
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My Uncle Ralph Shank was killed on November 4th, 1944 as part of this operation. He was part of the 104th Timber Wolves. He was 20 years old. Thanks for keeping the memory of these brave men alive! He was from Quarryville PA.
Wow! What a hero. God bless your uncle. Feel free to email me his photograph.
@@SNAFUDOCS Will do. My niece wrote a book about him entitled "Give my love to everyone." letters from a WW2 soldier. It contains photos of the Timberwolves. I will try to get a copy for you.
Salute to your uncle!
@@steveshank1513May his soul rest in eternal peace.He died so young.
My Dad was a proud Timberwolf. He was part of the 104th and participated in the liberation of Nordhausen (sp). He had PTSD that haunted him his whole life after that. It wasn't until his last years that he would speak about the atrocities of war. We were told about the down time and of being in villages.
385th FA HQ radio man was his second posting, moved 50 yards back because another unit had casualties and needed a radio man. I have the telephone receiver and some of his uniform.
This is a wonderful tribute. If you make more could you label it 104th so others csn find it?
The Timberwolves were the first trained in night combat.
Timberwolf tracks is a book that follows their path across Europe.
Your dad's sacrifices make me able to raise my son in freedom. He gave a lot, to a lot of people.
I want to thank you for your efforts here in putting this video together. My uncle Lyman Latourette was in the 104th. He was killed on Nov. 1, 1944. Now I know it was likely near the spot where the river crossing was delayed by heavy German resistance. I only wish my mother and grandparents were alive so they could know these details. He was barely 21 years old at the time of his death. Again, thank you.
I never get enough of your channel! I'm a 12 years Veteran of the U.S. Army. My Grandfather fought in WW-I, my dad in WW-II, my brother in Vietnam and I during Desert Storm. Many people today forget where their freedom came from. Thank you for reminding them...
Hey Joey, I just found your excellent Then & Now video of the 104th Timberwolves. My Dad, Leonard Broughman, was a Medical Corpman for the 104th-413th Infantry Regiment. I cannot thank you enough for your great respect and video of the 104th. Here in the States our WW2 veterans are referred to as The Greatest Generation. Sadly, their numbers are quickly going away. Thanks again for helping the world to remember them !!
I met a veteran of the 104th Timber wolves. He told me that the 104th was one of the first divisions to be trained to fight at night exclusively.
Very true!
It's amazing to see the places my grandfather was as a young man. He was a SSgt in the 104th, 413 IR Co F. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to keeping the memories of all these young men alive. May we never forget their sacrifices.
Hello, My dad was a Timberwolf in the 104th, 413 Reg., Co. C. After the war, he was a firefighter until he retired. 💕
I live in the village Achtmaal, just near the border with Belgium. There the Timberwolves crossed the border. In my town is a small museum dedicated to the liberation and the Timberwolves. They actually have had some veterans visiting the museum some years ago
This was filmed and on ROStv Zundert op youtube: ua-cam.com/video/vnjQnHbpFEw/v-deo.html
Is that Bart and Teun's museum? Dad sent them part of his uniform.
@gerard, groeten uit Zundert ;-)
Hello from Chicago, you guys did a wonderful job honoring these men. I grew up in the Netherlands and in the USA, later in life I lived near Bergen op Zoom and I am very aware of many WW2 activities. I’m a USAF veteran and I was stationed in the UK and in Germany where I continued to seek out battlegrounds and famous places…. Jullie zijn heel respectvol tegenover familieleden en behandelen de herinneringen aan deze mannen met eer! Doorgaan zo!!!!
My Sister and her husband living in Bergen op Zoom!
Greats from Germany ( but born in the Netherlands 🇳🇱)😊!
Hope your having a great experience in the U.S.! 🙏🏻
What a wonderful video. I was fortunate enough, several summers ago, to participate in a faculty exchange with a university in Maastricht (I’m from Missouri, USA). A friend invited me to the Memorial Day event at the American Cemetery in Margraten. There were several Americans on the bus with me who had family buried there. They sat in special seating during the event. I sat with the many Dutch residents who came. Then my friend (who was covering the event for local radio) gave me a tour of the cemetery. A very special day.
Wow, what a great thing you are doing here. As a WW2 history lover and someone who knows both his grandfathers fought in the Eastern Front, this really something I can’t describe. To know what these men went through and for you to bring it back to life really is awesome. The respect you show these men is beyond beautiful. You have a fan and I thank you for all that you do to continue these mens stories
Your efforts to document the history of battles most in the States no nothing about, is much appreciated. We learn of the large operations, but what happened in-between these events, are unknown to most. Thank you for filling in the gaps and honoring those who came to fight oppression and liberate our dear friends in Europe. Your documentaries will ensure this knowledge is not lost. Your work to document these events and honor those involved, is the highest honor that can be given. On behalf of a greatful nation, I thank you.
You are doing such a great job! These untold stories and the "then and now"-pictures keep the remembrance alive.
We shall never forget. War is hell. There are no winners in war. We all lose.... Greetings from Germany
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Thank you so much!
What a wonderful thing you did for that man to be spoken to from the area where his father gave his life. Respect.
Once again, you did a great job. What a great service you're doing to the memory of these brave men. Well done!
Thank you kindly!
Thank you Joey and Flo for all that you are doing to honor our veterans. We are eternally grateful to you both. This video is excellent as well as how you teach us to honor our liberators. May you continue to have success with your work!
These uploads are so precious . War is always terrible but nothing is gloryfied by firstly finding then recording the actual venues. They pay homage forever to all those affected. Thanks for these videos.
Cont'd My wife's name was Anneke Stolk, her father was maintenance manager at de vlasfabriek (Flax processing plant) on the South side of the river where the Germans had a unit. My wife often had nightmares about those days. Thank you for doings an awesome job.
I can watch these all day. As an American I am saddened by the lack of education and acknowledgement of this horrific war and the sacrifices of so many, across the world . Thank you all for all that you do. I appreciate each and every one of you. I would love to be able to travel and do this. May those who have passed and their loved ones be eternally blessed and NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Hoe mooi moet het wel niet wezen dat je veel tijd in de video heb gestoken en dat je zulke mooie en lieve reacties krijgt. Verdien je man❤️💪🏻
Wezen zijn kinders zonder ouders....
@@muppetpaster wezen is ook de meerfout van was volgens mij
@@muppetpaster verbeteraars hebben angst om niet de slimste van de klas te zijn. Huilie huilie
i can not put into words (emotions) what your efforts instill in me. My dad was a medic in the war, and tho he was not a front line combat medic, he was w/ a "collecting company, between the front and Battalion aid. He was a litter bearer and ambulance driver. He saw enough that he never wanted to talk about his experiences. He did touch on WHERE he traveled and some of those travels had him in Belgium and Netherlands! So when i watch your episodes i can only imagine seeing 'parts' of the Netherlands that he too might have seen. Thank you.
Thank you Bruce. Everything is possible with the right archive material. We love tracking the footsteps of individuals.
Your dad was a hero! What collecting company was he in?
@@SNAFUDOCS 463d Medical Collecting Co. of 31st Medical Group.Dad told me he landed on D+3 but didn't even know which beach. Later thru research i am pretty sure it was Utah. pages of where the unit was ordered, but no idea if dad was located w/ the entire group. i know at war end he and one other Aid man were put in charge of a hospital (the only doctor was a German officer who at first refused to take direction from my dad... a Tech Sgt.... when told of the consequence of non cooperation.. he gave in) .. 17 Sept '44 they were in Anhee Belgium. Then Eupen Bel.. it talks about the numbers of litter cases moved, transported, evacuated. 23 Sept they moved to Cadier Holland.. In Oct moved to Wijk Holland and mention is made of Hospital. Relieved of this location in Dec '44 relocated in Wise Belgium. A V1 rocket wounded 2 NCO's , of the 463d but they remained on duty. There is a gap in the unit report i have, as the next date is 1 April '45 about locations in Germany, Suggerath to be exact. But i don't know if dad ever was located in Germany. I'd be happy to share the complete report, but i think most of it is disappointingly sparse. Comments like "no change in location" and "x number of wounded evacuated" fill most of the pages (in all 15 pages)... lastly dad always told me D+3 and that bullets were still kicking up the water as they waded ashore. However a search online says the 463d landed D+19 ! i 'think' my dad would have a better idea on WHEN he landed. ;)
@@bruceboembeke2088 whats the background of your surname because it could very well be dutch or belgian
@@hipbubble7685 Belgian! Flemish... SW of Ghent .. my grandfather came to US in 1909
@@bruceboembeke2088 I figured, so for your dad it was some sort of homecoming to the home he had never been to then.
My grandfather served with A/T co.2nd Battalion 413th all through Holland and Germany. It makes me very happy to know their sacrifices are still remembered, thank you. Nothing In Hell Can stop the Timberwolves
My dad was Stf Sgnt Ned Howell. He was in the 415th. He was one of the men who got stuck on the wrong side of the Maark River that first night of the first attack on Staandeburtan. This video was wonderful. Thank you so much.
What company K? My uncle max alcantar was in co K bar man.
Amazing, you guys never disappoint! It is one thing to hear the stories of these units, but to put a name and a face to the men who fought is a priceless addition. Well done and keep up the great work. 👍
Thanks dude! That really means a lot!
Thank you again Joey and Florent. I love the way you research history and present it in such an interesting way. I can see your excitement and feel your passion. You have a real gift for story telling.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great show and glory to the brave U.S servicemen who fought for our freedom, lest we forget. Greets from Scandinavia.
Really brilliant, deeply touching, you people putting these programmes together are tremendous souls, Milton is proud i am sure, his Son was superb, thank you, there is good in the world.
You are doing such a service to those brave men by remembering and sharing with all of us their sacrifices and experiences. you put us there right in the place they were.
This all touches me in a way, I can`t describe
Larry Bradley ,well said...
i hope you guys realise you are doing great work now ,
and for future generations
That was a great memorial. Thank you for all your efforts!
Thank you as well and, "May we never forget"...
Thank you for watching!
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Wonderful tribute to the greatest generation.
Thank you very much. You make us more aware of our freedom and the ones who gave their lives. I have some tears for the brave liberators and victims. I feel humble and greatfull. Goodluck, from some dutchmen.
Excellent work. Thank you so much. This is superb.
Many thanks!
The only thing i can say -- Thank you for what you are doing ! Thank you for holding up the memorys !!!
11:48, A section of Prisoners under guard of a Brit. Absolutely brilliant video, thank you. We will remember them.
You fellows are doing something wonderful. Thank you.
I want to Thank-You from the bottom of my heart. Your dedication and sincerity brings tears to my eyes. I am American and work for a Dutch company based in Veldhoven. I stay in Eindhoven whenever I visit the Netherlands. Eindhoven itself is rich in WWII history as I am certain you know. It is heartwarming to see young men like honoring the fallen. God Bless you. There are many smiling faces looking down upon you from Heaven.
It's great to see you young guys being so interested in Second World War history and keeping the memory of the Allied forces alive.
thank you so much for bringing us the wwii history, so refreshing to see young people who appreciate the liberation. God bless you!
And again a great video !!!!! ❤❤❤
You're the best!
Fascinating and incredibly well done. Thank you from Austin, Texas! ❤️👍
I love the way you guys are paying attantion to the smallest details! Location, buildings, even doors and windows. Great channel! Greets from Poland!
Such great work, as always, Joey! I've been anxiously awaiting this video, as my Dad was in the 104th ID, 414 Reg., 2nd Bat., Anti-Tank Co. throughout the war. He liberated a POW's camera and has a full scrapbook of photos from the Aachen battle to the end of the war. Your "then and now" talents and research are terrific! Thank you so much for your fantastic videos!
Wow. That is amazing. God bless your dad.
Wow, that is wonderful!!! I would love to learn more about your dad
Hi, My dad was a Timberwolf in the 104th, 413 Reg., Co. C. Marlene Bernard
@@SNAFUDOCS Hi Joey- fyi…I’m in the process of digitizing his photos. Some graphic pictures of liberation of Mittlebau Dora camp near Nordhausen (V-2 assembly location). I’ll keep you posted.
A young man after my own heart! Love your series and appreciation of history!
These stories you can told on both sides.
My father who died one week ago had told me many stories how he had to go through as 13 years old boy at the end of the war.
In 1956 he became soldier in the new German Forces.
Later he was Colonel and comander in honor of an American unit in Kaiserslautern.
So times have changed.
The basic education on what Germans had done between 1939 and 1945 was and is important for my life.
This education I continued to tell to my children and my children have seen many cementaries of WW 1 and 2.
And soon I will start to teach my grandchildren on this time.
So the blood of so many young boys on European ground will not be forgotten and will be in mind to make it better
Rest in peace Dad
Its so heartwarming to see someone from the younger generation taking such an avid interest in what happened, so many young people today have no idea of the sacrifices these brave men and women made for our future's ❤
I came across this channel by pure accident and clicked on this video and now I have tears coming down from my eyes. Wonderful story and most of all thanks for sharing your brilliant work about ww2.
Who would give you a thumbs down! This is absolutely incredible. You bring the war to life. You bring modern history to life. It was a global war affecting everyone’s lives and ending millions and destroying everything. Hopefully, future generations will prevent such horrific terror.
Those that are ignorant of hostory are doomed to repeat it
It’s the day after Veterans Day here in nyc I just love al your videos and how dedicated you are and how you show all the details in the scenes it’s almost like we are right there in the war again.
Thank you for honoring all the forces who fought and died you’re amazing!
Your awesome for doing that for Milton and his family. Thanks for all you do for the history of the young men that faught
Thank you for watching!
I know it’s only 70 plus years but it’s nice to still see building looking as they were mostly that witnessed such history.
It's so fascinating!
Fantastic stuff, well done.
Many thanks!
Dear Joey, beste Joey,
As a teacher from Haarlem, born 21 years after the war and who never knew his grandfather who was killed while Belgium (where my mother comes from) I am proud that young people like you still take an interest in the people who liberated us. I never knew the story of the 104. And it deserves to be told.
I am proud of you. And I just wanted to say it. I don't do it in Dutch, because you chose to make the language of your channel English and I respect that.
I salute the man of the 104!
We need a movie about the 104 th and the units he talked about. The 415 th co K my uncle max L Alcantar was a bar man in that unit. They kicked ass.
Great work Joey !!! I know all the Troops are smiling down upon you ....God Bless you and the rest of the Krew!!!
Fantastic!!!! Congratulations, my friend.
Many thanks for all you do. I know "Then and now" photos are sometimes mighty hard to accomplish. The memorial to the father brought me to tears, and it takes something special to make this old cowboy that emotional.
Thank you for watching, sir!
Excellent work. It took a lot of patience and research on your part to actually trace out the route and give viewers a glimpse at how difficult it would have been for those soldiers to be in a foreign land trying to cope with the gunfire and attacks of the German soldiers. Seeing it now in modern times is surreal, as the past slowly melts away. No aspects of the 2nd WW should ever be forgotten, because the lessons learned were paid for with a terribly heavy price.
My grandpa was a medic with a capt.s. rank in the 82nd airborne. He was in dday, market garden, and battle of bulge , where he was wounded!
He had some difficulty talking about a very trying time in his life where death was to be part of the job!
You are without a doubt a credit to professional journalism. I was riveted to the entire video. Being a War History person I found your video to be a compelling reason as to why we must not forget the past and the sacrifices that were made by the American Heroes of this generation! I salute you!
That means a lot, thank you!
Joey and Flo....great job. Enjoy your video's so much. Nice tribute at the end.
Thanks so much!
Thank you Sir for your dedication to this. My Father, a true Hero, served in operation Overlord. Your work is amazing.
So thoughtful of you to remember his fathers last known spot. We need more people like you.
Really good video thanks for your time and information. Is good to remember what this soldiers went through only 70 years ago 🙏
Thank you sir!
I have heard the Dutch were very appreciative of US liberating them in WW2. I am glad to see the younger generation still know and understand what happened. You guys rock!
We definitely are. Thank you for watching!
My father was a Timberwolf H Co. 2/415. They got into Holland during what I think was called The Great Hunger. We have a friend from that area who said she grew up on sugar beets and tulip bulbs. My father said everybody looked so starved that they gave away all the food they carried, not knowing when the next supplies would be coming up. He also said the propaganda had been so tight that the Dutch had no idea who the GIs were.
These docos are addictive...so watchable...
The timberwolves have also liberated my living area in the netherlands. So can we please honour this Men for the sacrifices they made for our freedom that we have still today 🙏🙏🙏
Your welcome. My uncle max fought hard for us for you. Thank you for remembering him he died for what you have and I’m glad you appreciated it. Be well my friend.
I am Dutch living in Canada, the allies are never forgotten. We are forever greatful for you liberating us from the nazi’s . Have you ever been to the American cemetery in Margraten?
Young men your chronicles are essential. As our own American history books are void of American soldiers who gave their all for freedom. Keep up the essential work!!!!! 👍🤗
Keep up the excellent work guys. Look forward to your videos.
Thanks so much!
I like what you doing man keep up the good work, especially the then and now should do more like those
More to come!
Great story. I was not aware the the US 104 TH Division fought in this part of the Netherlands.
Glad to hear your learned something new!
Yes! 104th of 9th Army, and the 95th from the 3rd Army and parts of the 44th of 7th Army were also sent to Holland . Y , I don't know but some divisions were rotated to the 9th Army sector and then stayed there ir sent back to original outfits.
Amazing film and narration. Thanks for you work and enthusiasm. My father-in-law, Edward G. Shomaker (RIP), was no doubt in the film. He served in the 104th and then had a career as a trooper in the North Carolina Highway Patrol. We hope to visit those areas some day.
Many thanks! Your father-in-law was a hero!
As always you and your team doing a blessing of keeping the memories of a great generation alive 🙏👍🖖🤙
Always! Thank you for watching
An excellent video! Just brilliant!
Absolutely love seeing the Then & Now perspectives!
The honour & obvious care put in by the video's creator, too, in a subtle yet profound way, makes it all the more special to watch.
Great work!
Again an excellent video!
Thanks as always Bob!
Truly wonderful stuff Guys...really great what you did for the Family and the memory
Very nice and memorable video. Thanks a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great work! Thank you for honoring these men!
Thank you too!
LOVE THIS THING THAT YOU ARE DOING !! MORE HISTORY TO THE PEOPLE !!
Thank you so much for honoring our fighting men. This is a wonderful piece of research and work.
Fantastisch dit. Echt mooi dat je de zoon hebt gevonden en het met hem deelt. Super. New subscriber. 👍
Bedankt man!
This is a very thoughtful and wonderful piece of research. It is also awesome. As an American I am proud that we were able to liberate your wonderful country along side our stalwart English and Canadian Allies.
I did an article on the American cemetery in Margraten in Limburg, in the southern part of the Netherlands. It was published in our local Auburn, California newspaper.
All graves in Margraten have been 'adopted' by people in the region. It began at the end of WWII and continues to this day, with a waiting list of those who also want to adopt. Many of these people put costs on the graves of 'their' soldiers on birthdays and holidays, and some also have made contact with family members of the fallen heroes.
There are graves that have been part of adopters families for several generations now.
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This is fantastic history. Very impressive work researching and telling this story.
Your work research and videos are awesome
Thank you very much!
Wow, totally enthraling as always. The way that you present the historic information really grips you and makes you live the moment. I've added plenty of positive comments in your previous docs, it gets better and better. I was particularly moved when you linked up with the hero's son in America, I had to wipe away a tear, it was very moving. What made it even better was your sincere comments about trying to get a memorial. Your attitude speaks volumes about you all, you are a credit to all of the soldiers. SNAFU is definitely at the top when It comes to delivering an informative, factual slice of WW2 history. I can't wait for your next doc, well-done guys, absolutely brilliant.
That means a lot! Thank you so much Mark. Happy Easter!
Merci beaucoup pour vos recherches et pour ce récit.👍
Merci beaucoup aussi!
You are good man, thank you for doing this. God Bless you and your team. 🇺🇸
Love your channel. My grandfather served in the Pacific during WWII. So happy to see people keeping their memory alive. I had the honor to visit the American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer a few years ago. Was humbled being there. Thank you for doing what you do, looking forward to future videos!
Thank you for watching! What unit did your grandfather serve in?
@@SNAFUDOCS Unfortunately, I do not know. Hope to figure it out soon. He was in the Navy, and did not see combat. I know he was a Chief Petty Officer and served in the Philippines after the U.S. liberated. He repaired gun sights on ships and a some point was aboard the USS Franklin helping with repairs.
From an old 27th Inf. Wolfhound, may the Timber Wolves live on.
Great great GREAT vieo and thank you for keeping this history alive. People of your generation get a bad rap for forgetting history. This is very refreshing!I love learning about these sorts of units as history seems to only focus on the mainline "sexy" units like 101st, 82nd and the Big Red 1.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you. My dad was a Timberwolf.
Hello- my great Uncle Frank who recently died at 102 was where you are in your video last year at the age of 101 he was celebrated by the town because he was one of the only living members of the 104th Timberwolves.He traveled there with his daughter and other family members - he was honored during numerous planned ceremonies. I have pictures if you’re interested Old and the recent ones from last year when he was there. I’m very fortunate to have found your video!!!
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for watching. Your great uncle frank was a true hero!
These videos are always so well done. Great work!
Thank you very much!
One of the best "Then & Now" channels about WWII... I love pictures comparison...Cheers from Argentina...
As a member of the 104 Div (many years after WWII} Thank you for this video, it brings the history into better focus for me.
super interessant weer hoor. erg mooi in elkaar gezet.
Dankjewel Edwin!