28th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge - WWII Then & Now photographs
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Today marks the 76th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, in order to commemorate this anniversary we are releasing our first Then and Now video focusing on the events that took place in the early days of the battle. In the following video, you will discover 10 incredible Then & Now photos and the story of a less known unit that played a key role in slowing the German advance in the early stages of this grueling battle. The tenacious and fierce group of men, from the 28th Infantry Division, would hold back the German troops for several days while suffering high casualties.
Many of the commemorations are not possible this year. It is our hope that with this video, no matter where you live in the world, we can all take part in this commemoration to remember and honor these brave men. May we never forget them.
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Thank you for your most timely film on the 28th Infantry's participation in this battle. My father-in-law who passed 3 years ago on December 9th, 2017 was part of the 112th. He was also found unconscious in a shell hole by a passing medic who happened to notice him taking a breath, moving him back to what I believed to be the 106th Medical Field Hospital. His recognition of all this timeframe was always very blurry, until he was moved back to France to a larger Field Hospital. He was wide awake when the surgeons spoke of amputating both his feet due to severe frostbite, which he fought bitterly against. He somehow convinced them to leave them, for which he was never able to tolerate cold weather again. My guess is this all occurred early in the battle since the 106th Med was overrun by the Germans relatively early in the battle timeline, after the Germans swung east of Bastogne to bypass it, running smack into the Field Hospital. You're filming of the areas where he was and more insight to the 28th Infantry is well appreciated since the first days are generally glossed over. Bravo MON AMIS!!
Hello, thank you so much for watching the video and for your comment. I am glad you enjoyed it, it is true that we often forget about the brave men of the 28th ID who bravely fought during the first stage of the Battle of the Bulge. These men including your father-in-law where heros.
Sincerely, Florent Plana
My Uncle was also in the 112th !
Émouvant témoignage , j’aime l’histoire de ces moments précis et cette vidéo est tout simplement incroyable . Merci à vous et aux passionnés
My grandfather was 28th infantry division 112th infantry regiment. He never talked about the war. Its bitter sweet to see the same land he seen.
Hello, thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. It makes it even more special for us as your grandpa was there 76 years ago with the 112th IR. Sincerely, Florent Plana
My pops pop was in the US of As 508 PIR 82ndvA/B Div. as a medic , and carried a .30 cal. carbine ; optional for medics in paratroop units .
Grandpa was wounded during that battle I'm the Ardennes , but , luckily , picked up by an American patrol , for 1st Waffen SS "Liebstandarte " Panzer Grenadier Div . Was roaming around , and Pieper was culpable in murdering nearly 80- maybe 150 unarmed American soldier @ Malmady , Belgium .
My grandfather was also with the 112th Infantry Regiment. He served as a medic with the 1st Battalion, his Commanding Officer was the Battalion Surgeon, Captain Paschal Linguiti of Philadelphia. My grandfather Private Michael Oles from New York, was captured when the Germans overran the Battalion Aid Station I believe on the 17th of December 1944.
@@RobertOles-g4jI served in Headquarters Company, 1-112th, 56SBCT in Iraq in 2008. Both my father and mother were also in that Unit out of Erie Pennsylvania. Small world haha
My dad was in the 28th. Company H, 112th/28th infantry division.
That’s incredible, thank you very much for sharing that info with us. I would like to go in the footsteps of the 109th & 112th IR for a new video as we were mainly in the footsteps of the 110th IR on this video. Did your dad managed to retreat or was he captured ?
My Grandfather, Earl Rentschler, was in Company H, 112th/28th infantry division. Part of a 5 man mortar squad. Later in the war he was a runner for Captain Charles Crain. I wonder if they knew each other ?
@@florentplana9560 I hope you make this video. Would love to find out more about the 112th.
My father, Norman Gracie, was with the 110th Infantry, K Company, defending Hosingen. He was one of 300, that surrendered , according to the arrangements, that their commander agreed to...... That was on December 18th. Eventually he would be a POW at Stalag 9B near Bad Orb, Germany. They would be liberated in early/mid April '45.
My grandfather, Clyde McNally was in that unit. He said he would still be in hossingen if he hadn't run out of ammo
It’s awesome what you guys do. My dad was at the bulge at the northern end and he would be so pleased that young people today care so much about it. Great work!🇬🇧👍
Hello, thank you so much for commenting this video. We are very happy you enjoyed watching the video, and we are thankful for your dad's service. We will never forget. Sincerely, Florent Plana
@@florentplana9560 Thankyou so much. Your videos will help the soldiers sacrifice never be forgotten. God bless you. 👍
What a job bwo ! The best way to remember the sacrifice of the men of the 28th Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge... Lest we forget ! Thanks guys for this awesome video... Keep going !💪
Thank you buddy for your incredible support, we are really happy you enjoyed the video ! Hope to see you soon my friend. Flo & Jenny
Thanks a lot for this, I am from Derenbach and my grandparents were from Brachtenbach, both near Wiltz. I appreciate your effort very much👍
Thank you so much for watching the video and for your comment. It means a lot to us. Sincerely, Florent Plana
I'm a retired 28th ID soldier who at one point in my career was stationed in Germany. I retraced many of the battle fields from the Heurtgen Forest that the 28th fought in, but didn't get to check out the areas around Bastogne. Thanks for sharing this as I found it very interesting history about the division that I served with.
Hello Michael, thank you so much for your service and thank you very much for watching our video. It's an honor for us, that a former member of 28th Infantry Division enjoyed watching it. I've been in the Hurtgen Forest but I definitely have to go back to see where the 28th ID fought 76 years ago.
I’m 2/112 currently serving in the 28 id the units history is a proud one and Carries on today
Thank you, Florent. I felt like I was walking the footsteps with you.
That’s exactly what we are trying to do, to bring you all with us. I’m very happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you again for watching.
In the early 1990's the 28th Division flew a number of its WWII vets back to Luxemburg. The veterans walked the ground shown in this video and told their stories. All of this was captured on video and made into a documentary.
I served with the 28th Division's 56th Stryker Brigade in Iraq. If I can find that original video I'll post it.
Florent, I sometimes wonder if I'm a bit obsessed with this type of history, walking in the footsteps of our brave forefathers and watching your video makes me realize that it's not just me who enjoys this stuff. I spent eight years in Germany, love the country and the people. Thank you for keeping the history alive, step by step!
Hello Doug, you are indeed not the only one 🙂 I would love to spend some time in Germany to visit some historical places. I bet you saw a lot in 8 years. Thank you again so much for watching the video, so happy you enjoyed it. Feel free to subscribe to our page, more videos to come in the future. Florent Plana
Well done! We should never forget the sacrifices these men made for us. Thank you, Florent, for presenting it with honor, for them and for us.
Thank you very much Jacob, I agree with you, we should never forget the sacrifices they made for us. Thank you again for watching the video, many more will come. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Great work and thank you for sharing with us your walk by places plenty of history, they were brave men, we shouldn´t forget what they did.
Thank you for watching the video, I'm very happy you enjoyed it :) Feel free to subscribe to our channel. Florent
Very well done! Thank you.
Thank you very much Lynne, I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Feel to subscribe to our channel, more video will come. Florent
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and, Marines of 76 years ago are nearly all gone now, but, the legacy they left behind is the foundation of today's freedoms we all have, viva la France! Doc Mike USN 70-74
Thank you for your service sir and thank you for watching the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thanks for these superb videos documenting the videos with Joey in narration. Frozen, tired running out of ammo, food must have felt hopeless in this town. For the band even Togo gents how can we help you out? They must have been out of touch using a rifle once again. These faces forever frozen in time and in our forever gratitude what they did for us. Less we forget. With this channel they won’t be forgotten.
Great job. My uncle was a 2nd Lieutenant with an engineer unit assigned to the 28th Infantry Division during the fighting in and around Bastogne.
Hello, thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. It makes it even more special for us as your uncle was there 76 years ago. Sincerely, Florent Plana
This is outstanding. Your passion in documenting the hell and sacrifice of these men pays them great respect. As the son of one who served with Company C of the 110th, I am grateful. Thank you.
Paul, thank you so much for watching the video and for your nice comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. I would like to express my gratitude toward your family and your dad for what he did to liberate us 76 years ago. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Great video and edit
Every year I visit Luxembourg so it's always nice to learn and see something new
Keep up the good work
Hello Nicky, it has been an honor to go in the footsteps of the 28th Infantry Division last month. It was my first time visiting the area, hope to come back soon ! Feel to subscribe to our channel, more video will come in the futur. Florent
👍✌️ thank you so much for Sharing I enjoyed it one day I would love to visit Europe and go through some of the historical sites from World War II were the allies made a stand to defeat Hitler and his evil. Thank you for sharing! Hello from Central New York !!
Thank you for what you have done. You help to keep the men who sacrificed everything alive in our memories. They deserve to be remembered.
Hello, thank you so much for watching this video. We think as well that it is very important to remember the service and sacrifice of these young men that gave so much for our freedom. I can see you by your nickname that you have served as well, thank you very much. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Hey Florent and Joey , Just an Outstanding Job !!! You bring it back to life and Honor the Men who fought there . I am a Cold War veteran U.S.Army who was there in Bitburg , West Germany from 1983-86 and been to many of those places . I meet German Soldiers who were still living and heard their side of the story too . I been in the field in Eifel-Ardennes in 1984 when on a NATO alert and it was the Coldest winter they said in 40 years , it was unbelievably cold and around 3-4 feet of snow with good winds at times. I had on multiple pants ,long johns and field jacket and parka and was still dangerously Cold . You could not sleep in your sleeping bag ,but for an hour or so before your body woke you up shaking and you had to get up and jump around in the bag, we were in tents .... My point there is we had Cold weather gear and were suffering badly . After 2 weeks ,they had to bring the units in ,due to people coming down with frost bite and cold weather injuries . I had the 1st stages of trench foot and were Changing my socks regular . With that being said , I don't see how the U.S.Army Soldiers there in the opening days and later were able to withstand terrible Cold ,but THANK GOD they did and fought tooth and nail to hold ,buy time ,and reform the lines !!! What yall do is to preserve history , bring it back to life and to Honor those American Soldiers who fought ,bled , and died all over the woods and hills there in the Ardennes, is beyond words to me , cause to me people like you and Joey and others with you show Respect and Honor those men's lives, deeds and history . I been to Hamm Cemetery in Luxembourg many times as an Honor Guard while there . Duty Honor Country .....Ol'Sgt Love Easy Battery 2/62 ADA , 32nd ADDCOM ,West Germany 1983-86 Bravo Battery 1/55 ADA , 5th Infantry Division (Mech) USA/ West Germany and a few others ... God Bless You All .....
Sir, thank you very much for your service and thank you for commenting this video. The details of the story you shared are very interesting, it's always more difficult for civilians (including myself) to really understand the everyday life of an infantry man. Sleeping outside in the cold, surviving on rations, being under artillery fire etc .... Again thank you for this powerful comment, for your service and for honoring these brave soldiers who fought for our freedom 76 years ago. Sincerely, Florent Plana
I was in Mannheim from 83 to 86
These are GREAT videos. Thanks for keeping this extremely important part of history alive. We must NEVER forget !
Thank you very much for watching the video Steve, I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. More will come in the futur :)
ua-cam.com/video/cNyUxl0MXWQ/v-deo.html ; War reenactment of the DIA-D in Santander beach plus videos of Parachute Warfare Day and Landing on the beach
Thanks for the stories and the comparison pictures from then and now, very cool. seems like many memorial sites in Europe, you should make maps of them so people could view them in person.
Thank you for watching the video and thank you for your suggestion.Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thanks for sharing. Your work is important to keep those sacrifices memorialized and not forgotten.
Thank you for watching the video and thank you for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Well done ! Enjoyed the video a lot :)
Thank you very much, happy you enjoyed the video. Florent
The Keystone Division. The bloody bucket
Yes indeed sir, the 28th Infantry Division took part in the last stage of the Battle of Normandy. I always wanted to visit other places where they fought during WW2. Thank you for watching this video. Florent
Excellent Video, thank you for bringing me back in time. I really enjoy your attention to detail in the photos. Keep going!!
Thank you very much for your nice comment and for watching the video. I am very happy you enjoyed it. More will come in the futur 🙂 Florent
Well done! Is there a map where you can geotag the location of these vintage photos? Kind of like the Project 44 map?
Hello David, thank you very much for your comment. It’s actually a pretty good idea. Thank you for the advice. Florent
I really like the modern format of using a mobile phone to compare the places, apart from snafu no one else is making then and now like this, and also it looks a very professional production. Some really nice touches like when you zoomed into the phone photo that transitioned into the full screen view of it, excellent work guys keep it up.
Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. We have a lot of fun with Joey producing these videos and we are happy to share these stories to the world.
@@florentplana9560 I am hoping you will do more of these next year, they are so fascinating to watch.
Excellent video, Florent! Keep up the good work! -Bronson
Thank you very much Bronson. We really appreciate you watched the video and enjoyed it. Florent
Amazing film, thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your nice comment. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Feel to subscribe to our channel, more video will come. Florent
This is 'proper' history. Wish we had such technology back in my day, would have made the lessons a lot more interesting. good work Florent, thank you.
Thank you so much for watching the video, I am glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Fantastic job! Thank you for all your work.
Hello, thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Your work is amazing! Please keep publishing this type of content.
Watching your video brings to life of what happened all those years ago and yet it is so peaceful now you and that you might be forgiven that you might think that such sacrifice never happened, but those brave ones that did not come back paid the ultimate price for freedom
Absolutely, we are trying our best to honor these brave men and women. Thank you again for watching this video and for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
A great job, a worthy tribute to these heroes. thank you so much.
Thank you very much for watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Good video. I always enjoy Bulge videos. Wore the patch of both the 28th Inf and the 101rst during my career.
Thank you for your service sir and thank you very much for watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
When you relate the location of a modern photo to the original photo it brings history much closer, people dont realise they walk through history everyday.
Hello Gerard, thank you so much for watching, I am very happy you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
great video & history !! the audio was wee bit difficult to hear clear. my Pop was in the 291st Co B under Col Pergrin ..
Thank you for watching the video Kitty. Sorry for the audio issue, we'll try to make a lit bit more clear for the next video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
@@florentplana9560 .no it's Great! I am looking forward to more of your videos! Merry Christmas 🎄! Plz continue. The. History is just Amazing an thank you all your hard work on this!!!
Amazing video, well done!
Thank you my love ❤️
Fantastic job!
Thank you very much Todd, I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thank you Florent, you work is amazing and honors out fighting men and women during WWII. My grandfather and uncle were both there. My grandfather went on to fight in Korea and Vietnam.
Thank you so much Richard. On behalf of the French, I want to say thank you to all your relatives that took part in WW2 and the Korean War. I am very thankful for their service. Thank you again for watching this video. Florent
I didn't see any women!
Thank you so much for this video. My grandfather, Theodore G. Smith was a Tech Sergeant in the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He received 3 Bronze stars (V) for his service. He made it through the war and back to South Carolina and lived to the age of 94!
Thanks for your efforts in producing this video, it is from this that their memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten 🙏
Thank you very much for your nice comment. We are trying to make sure that these brave men are remembered. They really deserve it. Thank you again for watching this video. Florent
Fantastic video. Sensitive, respectful and very interesting.
Thank you very much for watching this video and for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
wow.. that cross, brilliant
Thank you so much for watching the video, I am glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thank you so much!
My dad was part of General Patton army that relieved the 101 at Bastogne.
Lawrence D Blanscet
5 April 1923
29 September 2017
Africa
Sicily
Italy- Anzio
Omaha Beach/ Second Wave
Battle of the Bulge
Germany
RIP DAD
Much respect for your dad.
Thank you, excellent documentary, I have been to the Bastogne area many times & still find something new each visit.
Thank you very much for watching this video and for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Very beautiful, thank you!
Thank you very much for this nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thank you for keeping their memories alive. My father served during WWII, in Europe, and he would be proud to see what y'all do.
Florent, thank you so much for your wonderful videos. There are many of us here in America who would love to see these historic places where our uncles or grandfathers fought.
Through your diligence and keen eye, we are able to see these places. Belgium is a beautiful country.
Florent your enthusiasm for these stories is infectious. Im a real fan of these "then and now" videos. Keep up the good work.
Hello Roller, thank you very much for you very nice comment. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. More videos will come in the futur :)
@@florentplana9560 thanks. Ive been to all the Normandy beaches and watched your SNAFU videos and was still amazed at sites i had missed out there especially at Colville sur Mer and St Mere Eglise. Ive been to Arnhem and Remagen too. The effort you put in is second to none and im now subscribed after seeing your work on SNAFU Docs.
Great work!
Thank you very much Linda. Really appreciate you enjoyed the video.
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to do this! I wish I could be there with yall.
Thank you very much for your kind comment and for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana.
Thoroughly enjoyed this...could watch it for hours.
Thank you so much Andrew, more videos will come in the futur. Feel free to subscribe to our channel 🙂have a great day, Florent
Been all through this area several times. Had dinner with my wife in Clervaux (Clerz). It is a beautiful area now but it had to be brutal in Dec-Jan 1944.
Absolutely, hard to imagine what happened in these peaceful villages 76 years ago. Thank you very much for watching the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Excellent Work Florent, a worthwhile and valued Production.
Thanks
Thank you so much for watching this video and for your comment. I really appreciate it, more videos will come in the future, stay tuned :) Sincerely, Florent Plana
Another outstanding and historical video. Words alone can't say enough about what these soldiers went through. Thanks for keeping history alive so it hopefully doesn't repeat itself. 👍
Very tastefully done..! Thank you
Thank you so much watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
My uncle Joseph cannon leslie was 28th Infantry in battle of the bulge and seen the horrors of dachau GOD BLESS ALL THE USA SOLDIERS 🇺🇸♥️
Great video! We need to remember.
Yes indeed, thank you so much for watching the video, I am glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thank you for remembering the combat actions and determination of the soldiers of the 28th Division. They “held at all costs”, delayed the Nazi timetable for days allowing American reinforcements to pour in, dooming this last gasp offensive in the west. Soldiers, leaders and family members of the 28th have returned to these battlefields many times and always receive inspiration and feel gratitude that our soldiers sacrifice is remembered. Signed, 34th Commanding General, 28th Division. “ROLL ON”!
Team snafu. LOL
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Awesome team name!!! 😂👍
My grandfather was 28th infantry division 112th infantry regiment but never really talked about the war. I can't begin to imagine what he went through.
Amazing, thank you! I and my Family will always remember you.
Thank you for watching the video and for your kind comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Excellent stuff Florent. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for watching this video James. Sincerely, Florent Plana
I would bring along a metal detector and check the wreckage areas just for curiosity.
My father was in the 53rd Welsh Infantry Division at the Battle of the Bulge so it wasnt an all American affair.
Wonderful work.
Thank you very much Larry, I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Another video will be published this week-end, stay tuned :)
Great job guys
Thank you very much for watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Flo: Thank you for what you are doing.
Thank you for watching the video and for your comment Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Florent
This is awesome work Florent. Thank you.
Thank you very much Tony. I’m very glad you enjoyed watching the video. Florent
Brilliant- thank you.
Thank you very much for your nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thank you Florent for this journey back to the past.
Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thumbs up and five stars as usual. Awesome.
Well done.
Thank you so much for watching the video, I am glad you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
My Dad was in the 28th ID - He was captured on Dec 20th by the Germans -
Thank you for commenting the video Mark. Do you know which regiment and company he was in ? Sincerely, Florent Plana
My dad was with 493 infantry
@@florentplana9560 Sorry, I do not - my Dad did not like to talk about his experiences in WW2 - He was stationed in San Francisco for a year before getting transferred to the 28th - he liked to talk about the fun times he had with his friend in San Francisco -
Brilliant what can l say l really enjoyed this it was totally absorbing and very well put together thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching the video, we are really glad you enjoyed it. We just released a new video a few days ago about Parker’s Crossroad, feel free to watch it and subscribe to our channel. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much for watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Thanks guys. This is the history of the Division I served in from '88 to 2007. I would say many of my group only had an outline of the entire ordeal The 28th went through in this time frame in late '44. I appreciate your effort. Thanks again! "ROLL ON"!!!
My boy hood home is the Wyoming Valley of Pa. The Towns of Wilkes Barre, Scranton and Hazleton Pa. The 109 field Artillery from Wilkes-Barre and the 109 Infantry from Plymouth and Nanticoke Are units that fought in the battle of the Budge.
The only American soldier since the US. Civil War who was convicted of Cowardice in the face of the emeny was Pvt. Eddie Slovak was assigned to the 109 th Infantry. He was executed by firing squad. I grew up around those men .
We are very familiar with the story of Eddie Slovak, it's very tragic. Thank you very much for watching this video and for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Apparently, my uncle was one of his guards. He said that he was just an dumb farm boy. Felt bad for him. But these boys faced a lot of death in those few months from July to December 1944.
Appreciate you taking time to cover this. My great grandfather was in the 28th Inf. Div. Mechanized Recon during this. I’m very fortunate I was old enough to hear his stories about this battle and many others and his time after the war before his passing in 2013.
My Granpa fought in France..WW2. His son ..my Dad was Combat Veteran Vietnam 11th cavalry . Great Video
Thank you very much for watching this video William, your family has my eternal gratitude for their service in the United States Armed Forces. Sincerely, Florent Plana
@@florentplana9560 Thank you ..very much
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
Come back très instructif sur des batailles un peu méconnues pour les normands qui associent la victoire des alliés dès le 6 juin. Bravo pour le travail d'équipe sur le terrain et les heures de montage... On attend la suite....
Merci beaucoup Didier, il y en aura d'autres j'espère :) A très bientôt
Such a brilliant way to do a then and now series and the last shot of the then and now together is very effective, bravo
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed the video. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Roll on!
Absolutely, thank you for watching the video. I hope you enjoyed it. Sincerely, Florent Plana
Just thank you 🙏
The USAs 28th I.D.Took part in the latter phases of Normandy Campaign , an suffered high casualties , and suffered high casualties in the Hurtgen Forrest fighting ; "Battle of The Hurtgen Forrest s " was a bloody campaign from mid September 1944 to early December , 1944 , and then was put in the Ardennes for RnR . Then the 28th I.D. got a hard jolt from the Nazis in Belgium / Luxembourg mid December , 1944 , and became part of the near 20000 Americans kia in that battle , which my grandpa was wounded there while serving as a medic in the American 82ndvA)B Div.s 508 PIR .
Whenever I have visited Bastogne, the locals have been very friendly once they figure out I’m an American. I drive a car with German plates and the scars from the past still taint my welcome until they realize I’m US. I enjoy a crab baguette and smile in remembrance visit the Sherman tank in the parking lot. Thanks for your channel and what you share here.
Amazing job. Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching the video. I am glad you enjoyed it :) Sincerely, Florent Plana
Interesting film Thanx for sharing
Thank you very much for watching this video and for your comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
One thing I find that becomes hard to explain is how thinly and lightly manned the American lines in the Ardennes were. My friend, Mr. James Forsythe, a young soldier in the 106th Division, Co A, told me that days before December 16, 1944, while dug in near Winterspelt, they heard large numbers of German tank and equipment movement getting into position. They reported this numerous times, but were told not to worry. It wasn't their problem! The brass knew what they were doing! Typical army snafu and lack of intelligence. Hitler didn't build for this offensive over night! It should have been seen coming!
Most of his buddies were killed. He was captured and suffered greatly in a German prison camp. These men fought bravely right till the end.
Buen video. Le felicito 👍
Thank you very much Jeromino. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video. Feel to subscribe to our channel, more video will come. Florent
A few years ago I bought a German m35 helmet shell with white camo remaining, it was found at a farm called Bihain farm. The man was on an Ardennes holiday in 1981 to look for relics of the battle. Can you tell me which German unit was at Bihain farm? It’s just southeast of vielsalm. My own thoughts are the 2nd SS, as they also wore white camo on their helmets? My dad was with the British on the northern shoulder of the bulge, and I wanted a helmet relic from this great battle. It came with photographic provenance from a trusted dealer. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thanyou both Joey and Trent for uour outstanding Documentaries, pictures and videos! My Dad Served in WW2.
Absolutely grand video where you so well combine the past and present using footage, pictures, research and experiences.
Thank you so much for watching the video and thank you for this wonderful comment. Sincerely, Florent Plana
@@florentplana9560 Florent, as an Army Soldier, American military, military police, Lieutenant Colonel, I'm grateful for people acknowledging our (American) past sacrifices.
Your videos give me pause and emotions.
It's right to fall evil. It was the right thing to do; no questions asked. Keith
My grandfather Captain Joseph Vasquez was part of the 28th division (bloody bucket). He was wounded by mortar shrapnel and he was awarded 2 bronze stars along with purple heart. He was a true hero and patriot. He was among the most battle hardened soldiers of the entire war. I've always loved listening to his experiences and stories and have always had an interest and admiration for the history of ww2. God bless all the brave men who valiantly fought for our freedom
There is a small shed/bunker in Bastogne just on the edge what is now the Elisabeth parc (Rue des Scieries) which is definitely pre war. I’ve always wondered what it was used for during the siege of Bastogne and if there are any pictures of it of that time.