Back to an EASY COMPANY D-Day Crash Site | American Artifact Episode 10

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One of the keys to the Allied success on D-Day rested on the shoulders of the paratroopers who were tasked with securing the flanks of the area of operations in Normandy. Unfortunately, some of those C-47s carrying those men over the channel were hit with anti-aircraft fire and crashed before any of the men could make the jump. In this episode, we're joining Erik Dorr of the Gettysburg Museum of History to visit the exact spot where a C-47 carrying a stick of paratroopers from Easy Company, 506th PIR (Band of Brothers) crashed in the early morning hours of D-Day.
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@mamab4211]

Wow! Finding that bullet! Was it a sign? Those lost souls letting you know, “yes this is the spot” and perhaps “Thank you for remembering us” 😔 I would be a crying mess emotional mess. Thank you for taking us along

[@stephaneeternelle-vie4664]

Again congratulion superd history video !! Superd quality music love it !!!! Keep up both of you to keep history alive must we never forget what those brave man did by the Grace of God !! Thank you Erick and JD !!

[@BandofBrothersTours]

If you have a chance, reading the letter that Lt Meehan wrote to his wife Ann just before departing for Normandy on 6-5-1944.

[@BandofBrothersTours]

We always read that letter or have a guest read the letter when we visit the Memorial on all of our tours. Very emotional.

[@adammiller6747]

Ive watched this twice already👌. You've definitely earned it👏. These are fantastic videos 🤙

[@aliveandwell829]

Lt. Meehan is my (would have been my) uncle. I wasn't born until 1957 but I am still extremely proud of him and his service.

[@raymulligan2105]

very touching; Lt Meehan only 23 years old. I appreciate the respectful way that you honour these great men. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated. Sobering to think about how young those guys were.

[@dave3156]

It may have occurred 70 years ago, but this is still a very touching and moving video. Thanks for sharing

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Pretty humbling to stand in that place.

[@dave3156]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I can only imagine. It is pretty humbling just watching

[@jayfron6012]

Almost 80 years at this point. Its sad to think all Easy Company members have passed on, but also warming that many lived very long and fruitful lives.

[@demef758]

I had a bad day today and was rather grumpy for it. But when I saw this video, it made me realize that my "bad day" was mighty damned trivial compared to these brave guys whose day was infinitely worse than my own. Thank you, Easy Company, and thank you all of the WWII vets for all you did for me.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Perspective is everything. Thank you.

[@deanworsley5208]

I have such days regularly, reminded by the tattoo on my arm of the six Australian diggers who died on my watch in Afghanistan in June-July 2010. I think of them all the time, the diggers (soldiers, and sailors and airmen) of the past from my own family and those they served with. I think of the allies from the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, India and beyond who laid down their lives, not for flags or glory but in defence of those who could not defend themselves, those who did not ask to fall under the heel of tyranny and for the man to the left and right of them, their buddies, mates........their brothers.

[@1psychofan]

My great grandfather was in the 82nd. Pilot of his C-47 was named Thompson, friend of Cap. Vandivort. Watching this video is special because (according to the story) my great grandfather would have been with Meehan in that plan, however, he was switched the last minute and was in Thompson’s plane. A fateful switch

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh my goodness!

[@koenvangorp22]

Die mannen zijn stuk voor stuk helden. Dankzij hen leven wij nu in vrijheid. Tot op de dag van vandaag herdenken wij de oorlogsslachtoffers op 4 mei en vieren wij de bevrijding op 5 mei. 🇳🇱💪

[@1psychofan]

@@koenvangorp22 Thank you for that. They are heroes! I hope you continue to enjoy that freedom for many generations to come!

[@noneofyourbusiness9489]

As a member of the 82nd fortunately for him, he would not have been in a plane with the 101st.

[@1psychofan]

@@noneofyourbusiness9489 well, he died before I was born, still trying to learn about him, and it. Oils be that I was told wrong, but he was attached to the 101 on D day and again for Operation Market Garden according to the WW2 82nd airborne museum info ~ I look forward to learning more. So feel free to provide Some if you have it.

[@LorileeGA]

“Humbling” is the right word. I’ll simply add one more…grateful. 🙏🏻

[@bryonbartholomew3038]

That’s awesome you found a shell! It’s like a hello from those men!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, pretty amazing.

[@jimcronin2043]

In this and a number of previous installments you have developed the valued ability to recover the humanity of the subjects, which can be forgotten in some war documentary videos. The photo of Lt. Meehan at the close is especially poignant.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Hopefully these videos are serving to make the history a bit more real and accessible to people.

[@lthom5158]

Well said!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

@@TheHistoryUnderground they definitely are sir

[@michaeladamo6279]

I’m leaning so much from this channel! Thank you JD!

[@wesleyfinch1574]

That piece of scarred land gave me chills. Lest we forget. 🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed 🇺🇸

[@georgeescaped6035]

every time i watch your videos i think about all the men (boys) and women who showed such courage and bravery to enter into this fight and how the few now would enter into such, these are the heroes of the greatest generation

[@cyndiebill6631]

Where the plane crashed is surreal. That nothing grows there still is a fitting tribute to the men who died in the crash. Nature has a way of keeping our past alive. Thank you again for the amazing video and many thanks to the property owners for letting us see this with you.

[@anthony1636]

As a 70 year old, it still brings tears to my eyes and a massive lump in my throat whenever I see the sacrifice that these Men made to bring us piece. As a Brit I have visited Normandy many times, and you really have to visit any of the war grave sites to get a true understanding. Its such a powerful and emotional feeling to walk and read the Names and ages of these young Men who gave up their futures so we could live ours. The allies were the real heroes in this war, they left their homes, families, friends, and countries to bring to an end the evil that was the then Germany. " Many gave some, some gave all"

[@copsrobertsokl5127]

It must be humbling to stand where men gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country🙏 thanks again JD for sharing this with us 🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very much so. Pretty surreal.

[@rydplrs71]

It was a sacrifice for many free people, not just America. There is nothing more selfless

[@tonyk1584]

So many years later and it still hurts.

[@kennethnew3075]

The collaboration between yourself and Erik is far beyond outstanding. Showing this on Christmas eve made me think of those family's first holiday season without their loved ones. Thank you for honoring these men. Have a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! Erik definitely knows his stuff. I've learned a lot just from hanging around him.

[@johnholmes6897]

I went to France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Germany not all at once but when i became a paratrooper in the early 80s i used to take military hops backb to the places where it all started. I also went to where the 82nd INFANTRY made their bones in WW1. This was before any movies made any unit"famous" per say. 90% of the monuments weren't up or even thought about. Except in Normandy. They made such an impression in me. Every year they had such a reunion. What movies really don't show you are the friendships the soldiers made with the locals. It was truly captivating. Since you're there in this video let me take the time to thank all the wonderful people in Normandy and in France for welcoming the soldiers into your lives and treating them with such honor, respect and love. In 1987 or 1988 i noticed the Germans started coming in numbers to meet their former adversaries with a handshake and a smile. So many men were able to heal so many scars when they came together now as friends. I'm lucky to have witnessed so much of that.

[@nandowden2445]

Lt Meehan was only 23 years old. I think people today forget how young these heroes were. Thank you to all of our service men and women for your sacrifice and service.

[@leesherman100]

Tears continue to fall after all these years. I suspect that they will continue for many more. Lest we forget.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🇺🇸

[@skimmer8774]

Humbling for sure. Great tribute indeed. Merry Christmas

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@BiggFigg86]

So ironic because of your videos I have gone back and re-watched band of brothers for the millionth time and every time I see the scene where that plane goes down I always wondered what the sites looked like now and if the crops grow. Now I know great video keep it up man.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much! Watching the series and matching it up with the real sites really helps to get a better understanding of what happened.

[@pm8572]

My dad was a medic in the Pacific Theater. Thank you for all your research on WWII. We must never forget.

[@jaspergrey108]

Thank you for sharing. The willing sacrifices of so many to keep this world safe from evil must not fade into the past. The account of their experiences must be passed on to each new generation. I understand that you can only learn so much about a particular point in history during school before you have to move on to another, and that is where we fail miserably. So many in todays fast paced society will never learn of the story you just told. That’s a shame. Again thank you for your sacrifices and time away from your family to bring these forgotten incidents of WW2 back to light. These men did not die in vain.

[@tennesse_courier]

Amazing, if you need it Done call the 101. Watching these historical videos is like bring in history classes. But much more interesting..

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@bigtex8494]

Such a good episode like always. It's a great reminder of the people who sacrificed their lives to save us from tyranny. Thanks, JD. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Well said. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@gregfuduloff7072]

Very Good.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

we cant let it happen again

[@In.Darkness]

Fine display, The History Underground Merry Christmas! 🕯

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@darkoflight4938]

The ultimate sacrifice. One gets so close to it all in these places. Humbling indeed!

[@stonyman82nd57]

I was in 82 abn 2/505th PIR and your videos are very emotional for me. Thank you man , you’re awesome telling and showing these stories. It’s an honor to just be able to hear them, before they get lost in time.

[@d.r.4453]

That area almost looks like it's only been a few years rather then 77 years since the C-47 crashed. Its amazing to see it in the condition that its in. There must be small areas of scared land like that scattered all over Europe where aircraft and other vehicles burned. My son and I have been to The Gettysburg Museum of History many times. What an amazing place with very unique exhibits well worth the visit. The foot stool from Hitler's bunker was eerie. My son purchased some Civil War relics from the museum, mainly bullets and various clips, fasteners, and hooks and a book recommended for collectors to identify the various bullets used in the war. He's hooked on military archeology and loved this video. Well done.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

military archaeology eh?, i can only imagine the rabbit hole to go down on that! seems a very interesting hobby (don't know the appropriate word)

[@RobertEHunt-dv9sq]

Incredible. Thank you for the video. A loss of good American boys, very tragic. God bless them.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🇺🇸

[@michae8jackson378]

Merry Christmas JD to you and yours from FL. And to all everywhere!

[@sandramosley2801]

The same from Michigan.🎄🎄JD, thank you for this video.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@historythings6939]

Merry Christmas! This year you have become my favorite yt channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@justinweaver8787]

Very real how the ground still shows where the crash was. Merry Christmas.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah. Pretty moving. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@concerned1313]

God bless the men's souls who died here and all who ever served. Merry Christmas to all and thank you!

[@GuyPipili]

Merry Christmas everyone. Because of the men who fought in Normandy and other places on this earth, we're able to live in freedom. Don't forget lest evil prevail.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Merry Christmas.

[@flynnzero9282]

Sadly, the new generations are giving away those freedoms in favor of “free stuff”.

[@esdeekay4344]

..."Be still the Earth"... A perfect song to accompany this chapter...

[@VanillaGorilla502]

Merry Christmas and thanks for keeping our Brother’s memories alive. Never Forgotten, First Strike!

[@anshumankalia5542]

I’ve been researching on WW2 for several years and can only say that this channel ranks amongst the best of what’s on the subject on KZbin. The videos distill the stories and present just the right angles with the shots and commentary in unison...there is enough here to make any American proud of the valour and honour of its servicemen. One suggestion - a collaboration with Mark Felton may bring the best of your storytelling technique and historical research together. I’m not an American but I believe that what your country achieved starting 1942 all the way till the end of the space shuttle program in 2011 really brought humanity to a better place. I truly hope this great country unites again and the experiment of democracy doesn’t fail in the face of challenges born in recent decades.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! I really do appreciate that. As far as a collaboration with Mark Felton, I'm guessing that he doesn't even know that this channel exists :)

[@anshumankalia5542]

@@TheHistoryUnderground the way you’re going, it’s only a matter of time before he and many, many others will want to know and work together. Congratulations again and wishing the best for you and yours on Christmas.

[@jacktattis]

1942 ??? You must not forget those that were there in 1939 until when the US came in in Nov1942 That is 3 years that they held the line and Beat Rommel

[@faithandfreedom]

So amazing! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas from 🇨🇦

[@roadlizardcu8664]

Never Forget sacrifices made for our freedom and on this day wishing all those veterans out there serving today and in the past, we appreciate you and your families sacrifice a Merry Christmas, A Merry Christmas to all! Wonderful, respectful video. Amazing that the soil has not recovered in some 76 years.

[@johnkekeris8480]

Great episode..! Merry Christmas JD

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@timol437]

And if you ever wondered about the aviation phrase "...buying the farm." comes from, there it is as the farmers in the US demanded to be paid for ruined farmland from aircraft accidents. Another awesome year of history Treks....well done. Looking fwd to 2022.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Dang. Never heard that one.

[@lawofwar517]

Very cool episode thank you can't believe you found a bullet!! That's awesome!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, that was pretty fortuitous. Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@Goombaone]

I don't normally comment on youtube, but the history underground is one of the best channels you can watch if you're into history. Merry Christmas!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Hey Gary. Thank you for the kind words. That really does mean a lot. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@pascalwolters37]

Thank you for this video. Humbling indeed

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Pretty surreal to stand in that place.

[@pascalwolters37]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Sure thing! I live in The Netherlands and visited "Crossroads" where Dukeman got killed. Had to pay respect en visited his final resting place at Margraten. That makes one humble too. Keep up the good work!

[@BigLisaFan]

Humbling to see the face of a man whose name is known to many who love history and who also made history. Wonder what his last thoughts were? Was it of loved ones and home or the impending death of his men? We will never know, but hope that their deaths were swift and merciful. Thanks JD for taking us to a special and historic place we will probably never get to.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely a humbling place to stand.

[@leethear2174]

It’s incredible to think how one event can possibly change an outcome…. Makes me wonder how it would’ve went if Winters didn’t take over command.. may they all Rest In Peace .. thank you for the incredible episode as always .

[@ReeseMacalma]

It felt like time stood still for that location, especially with how the crops still don't grow up to this day. I wish these episodes were longer! Great work as usual, JD!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! And yes, it’s pretty crazy how that spot pretty much remains bare.

[@dawndickson2156]

Finding a remnant of these men through the dimension of the time that has passed is humbling. Amazing you happened to find that. Thank you to the farmer for allowing you access for all of us. A great kindness. The drone shot of the cornfield was beautiful to this old farmers daughter. If the ground could talk. Thank you JD and Erik.

[@hoozurmama883]

My Dad is buried at Jefferson Barracks as well. When I visit I always lay flowers on the Easy Company mass grave and several others. Never forget.

[@timwirasnik5878]

The Complete RESPECT you and Eric sho to History and ALL the Places you go is just remarkable!

[@risingwolf5368]

Humbling indeed gentlemen. Eric. Man, is it true it's not what you know but who you know? Guess it's true to get the sacred site priviledge. Love you brothers; many thanks for the post 💯

[@NorthernCoins]

Such a respectful upload sir, least we forget, at the going down of the sun, thank you for bringing these uploads

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated. Hopefully these videos are doing some good in some small way.

[@marklightfoot6917]

Excellent video (as always). Keep up the great work and have a Merry Christmas !!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Seeing that sterile soil spot and the bullet recovery is so humbling. Very very good payment of respect to men like Meehan, whom most of us never heard of. As always thanks J.D. and Eric for keeping our history alive.

[@OlSgtLove]

Very good video and Thank-you for Remembering these Men who lost their lives going back into Europe to bring Freedom and save lives ...A long held Salute to them ...ARMY ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!

[@JasperJokerII]

What this world needs now is more people like those brave young AMERICANS

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

100%

[@bobbennett7195]

Never knew about this story. Thank you for bringing us back to the site. Merry Christmas.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@normahird9059]

JD...... Again another superb vlog. As I have stated you are taking your followers on a realistic journey. My son just retired after 30 years of military duty at the JFK Special Forces Center at Fort Bragg. His rank is CSM. I am eagerly awaiting your next vlog. Thank you for taking us on this journey.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! I appreciate those words more than you know.

[@gnarshread]

This is why people need to travel to these spots. It puts a lot in perspective. More than words on a page. It brings home the personal nature of the soldiers involved.

[@michaelfrake9653]

Thank You & Mr. Dorr for the Great Work that You Both Do, to Preserve History.. God Bless You Both & Your Families

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@stevehise6207]

After watching video #1 from Jefferson barracks, Since I live close, I was able to follow in your footsteps there. I visited Lt. Meehans grave it was moving to see a group of men buried together who served and died together. Now I've seen where they perished. Thanks JD. Very moving.

[@murielsmith8922]

You guys are absolutely the freeking best.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gerrysmail8891]

Again you and Mr.Dorr bring life to history,and vice-versa! Godspeed!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Erik is the man. Love his passion for history.

[@petercliff4023]

One of the best videos you have done, really moving. JD and Eric, many thanks for your time and effort. Merry Christmas lads and to your families as well. That piece of bare ground will always be a permanent reminder of the sacrifices of those brave. May they Rest In Piece.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that. Thank you.

[@paulshanahan135]

Excellent video gentleman. Thank you for the honor and respect you always demonstrate for our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸

[@aniesc3257]

Easily one of the better history channels on YT 👍 As an European I've enjoyed a range of topics on your channel, keep up the great work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@novakradakovic4752]

This was a beautiful video. It put tears in my eyes. You guys do such a terrific job with your video specials. I watch every episode all the time and learn so much about what happened to these men and how they gave up their lives for freedom. The greatest generation ever. R.I.P. to all those that never came home. God bless our airborne.

[@erikwolfarng]

Thank you J.D. I love your documentaries and truly appreciate your steadfast commitment to keeping our military history alive. I especially appreciate the effort you make to look into all the little "nooks and crannies" of history to find all those forgotten stories of "lore" that would have otherwise been swept away by time. Merry Christmas to you, the crew and all your families. Keep up the good fight!

[@aslooijer]

Yes after 23 minutes already a reaction 😁. Great stuff 💪💪💪 keep em coming JD. On to the next place

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes sir. thank you.

[@aslooijer]

@@TheHistoryUnderground wish you merry Christmas and already a fantastic new year. For you and your family. Stay safe brother!

[@frankmarullo228]

ANOTHER great video JD. Merry Christmas to you and your family,, now to the point congratulations on being number one on that other guys channel. You deserve it for sure. Thank you FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you, Frank. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@kzamart]

Both of my great-grandfathers served during WWII, one in the Royal Signal Corps and the other a US Marine in the Pacific. My paternal grandfather had an extensive military career and was a third generation Marine, he did a tour of Vietnam with them, and after his discharge he ended up in the Army as apart of the Air Calvary. Most of his time in the military post Vietnam was about 10 years with the 101st at Ft. Campbell. I'm proud to have this connection to the Screaming Eagles, as someone who's been a had a huge interest with WWII and the whole Easy Company story

[@froggystyle8270]

Very sobering that someone’s cricket stayed intact after the crash and was found. Reminds me of a friend of mine that was killed when the Blackhawk he was riding in was hit by an RPG. When the melted hulk was examined, a denta stick was found remarkably intact. He used to always chew on those. Air crashes are weird like that.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Pretty humbling, for sure.

[@jimbriggs8648]

You are so fortunate to do what you do. My grandfather D-Day plus 2. My great uncle K.I.A Battle of the Bulge. To go there and retrace their steps would be an amazing experience.

[@tnarggrant9711]

You're such an extraordinarily perfect man to convey these bits of history. Your videos will be timeless.

[@curtisg.8671]

Very humbling to say the least… that was very awesome for those land owners to allow this footage.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that. Thank you.

[@crewmax4240]

This is the most moving thing I've seen in a long time. Thank you and God bless the real men of Easy Company.

[@karlp9895]

This was so moving… I just wanted to thank you 🙏 for sharing your passion, information& videos. I got goosebumps watching this. Keep up the great work. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

[@thomasboren3580]

Thank You for sharing this video with us ,I wish the entire series would be shown again

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@allynloring6095]

After 75+ yrs later...still gut wrenching....

[@joshuagonzalez4806]

I love when you have Erik on your videos the way he speaks and portrays himself about history is such a beautiful thing. I would love to visit his museum one day. Great man

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Erik is the man. And his museum is phenomenal. He truly has a passion for the history.

[@anthonydm2947]

Another great video, as usual. Must have been humbling to be at the exact spot where lives were lost. Again thank you very much for your videos and keeping our history alive. Merry Christmas to you and Erik and your families. God Bless…

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very humbling, indeed. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@olbear9984]

My brother in law was in the AA, All American 82nd. Airborn. Dropped into St. Mary Eglese. Said he lost a lot of friends there . He passed away in 2020. RIP Howard, family Hero.

[@dennisunglesbee1391]

Wow! As I sat watching this video, I was overwhelmed with emotion that I shed some tears. I can't imagine how that felt to actually be there with the clicker and then to find the bullet, amazing. It pays to know good people, Erik, who knows good people. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty moving to be able to visit that place. Thank you for watching.

[@mossbrg5]

Normandy is such a beautiful region in France. So rich in history and in sadness.

[@aslooijer]

Yes after 23 minutes a reaction. Great stuff. Keep em coming JD. On to the next place. Merry Christmas and already a happy new year to you and your family.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@down19992000]

A great episode like always.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated.

[@BurnettVice]

Beautiful and emotional as always

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

The greatest generation. We don't have men like this anymore. Until I make it here, I have these videos. Thank you.

[@dougcook7507]

This here my friend, this is what makes your channel so special. The content is of familiar origins, but you take a side story of it and along with research and occasionally special access. You make a video like this. That stirs the soul and weigh on the viewers heart. Thank you so much for you time, energy and passion in making your videos.

[@your_royal_highness]

I just checked and something like 2,000 C-47’s were used and only about 20-30 or so were shot down on that morning. 1-2%. Odds were in your favor. Then you had the parachuting in. I don’t how many men were lost in the jump itself (at too high a plane speed for safety) immediately upon landing. Unreal courage of all of these folks

[@jmgrant6881]

You nailed another great wee film.. God rest their souls 🙏🙏.

[@seandavies265]

Hi, I watched your site for over a year, it's one of the best sites, keep up the good work, I love history, ww1 ww11, american civil war, thank you for your hard work

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that. Can’t wait for people to see what else we have in this series.

[@JDDupuy]

Least we not forget! And through your efforts we have been reminded of the sacrifices of these men who lost their lives. Many thanks to the efforts of locals and the land owner for providing access to the very spot. Without this access we truly could not of made the connection of the actual crash site. Once again your coverage is nothing less than outstanding!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure. Thank you for the kind words.

[@familyman3942]

Something interesting, I have Wimers in my family so I googled Ralph Wimer whom is on the memorial plaque and he was from WV...I'll have to check that out. Anyways, thank you and Erik and also the land owners for allowing us to visit that...site. Merry Christmas!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@harrisongray9172]

Amazing as per usual. Nothing but respect for those men. Merry Christmas to you and your family mate. :)

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that. Thank you for watching.

[@philipmason3218]

Another short and to the point video, it must be moving to be in the exact spot where the plane crashed. I'm honestly in awe at the bravery and dedication of all those young men, they were real bad asses, absolutely unbelievable. Season's greetings and a short prayer for those heroes 🙏 ❤

[@larrydemaar409]

Such a tragic loss of Lt. Meehan and the other paratroopers. I wonder what kind of leader he would have been, never know now. Thanks for sharing this location, especially since it is inaccessible to the public.

[@R_J_G]

Doing great work helping us remember what should be never forgotten!

[@charlessnider883]

Gosh, the families of Mehan and crew must be so happy for this video. Amazing that you visited the site. Found a bullet. That site was talking to you. Bravo. Honoring our fallen heroes in such an amazing way. Moving experience