Battle of the Bulge, Animated - Part 2, Panzer Assault

[@TheOperationsRoom]

See you next Friday for Part 3!

[@user-nu7xc4wp1h]

nice

[@Losowy]

See you

[@Sh_rib]

However if you "accidentally" posted it early, I'm sure they'd be no complaints lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@andypozuelos1204]

BUT I WANT IT NOW!

[@Losowy]

@@Sh_rib he even announced that he will post part 2 in 1 hour after part 1 was released

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

Imagine getting a new Operations Room part 1 video in the morning, and then sitting down to lunch at work, wondering what you're gonna watch on KZbin, and seeing that he's ALREADY uploaded PART 2...

[@rewmeister]

what a day

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

@@rewmeister what a LOVELY day

[@oasis1282]

Good day

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

@@oasis1282 GREAT day 😅

[@Ratshot1993]

He's treatin' us today boys

[@tayzonday]

This is the best way to learn the history of battles.

[@BengalW]

Didn't know you were a fan of this type of stuff, good seeing you around.

[@starkiller6864]

Holy shit chocolate rain?

[@Reignor99]

Fancy meetin you here!

[@speggeri90]

Make the chocolate rain, man. Make it rain. Cheers!

[@bluedog843]

Hello Chocolate Rain man

[@alanholck7995]

High school history teacher was in 101st at Bastogne (although he wasn’t in Easy Co., his obituary some years back read like a list of Band of Brothers episodes). He was EMPHATIC that the 101st did NOT need rescue by Patton; all that they needed was more supplies.

[@davidnemoseck9007]

Their airborne, they are used to being surrounded.

[@MrNicoJac]

@David Theiyr're*

[@Stuff-bf9hr]

@@MrNicoJac jretngnb*

[@MrNicoJac]

@@Stuff-bf9hr So smart

[@shadowguy1112]

@@MrNicoJac idiot

[@warpatato]

The zooming in and out on the satellite map and switching into local battlefield maps for smaller scale action really sells the scale of the whole thing.

[@l0lzor123]

if you like the zoomed out map perspective check out the eastern front by eaststory

[@Mirokuofnite]

Then you find out the whole battle was over a 75 mile front.

[@kevinzuniga4910]

Harper should have been awarded the Medal of Honor period. I can only imagine watching your platoon getting destroyed infront of you and decide to push towards the stronger and better armed enemy to give your men a better chance to retreat , knowing the chance of surviving are slim. 17 Sherman tanks seem a lot to hold off an enemy push, but watching them get destroyed one by one must have been really frightening. God bless these men 🇺🇸

[@junioraltamontent.7582]

Yeah a Bronze Star for a sacrificial action like that seems weirdly underdecorated to me. They must have disagreed with his use of the tanks or something.

[@keefmane]

i was expecting to hear that he got a Medal of Honor. such a brave sacrifice

[@jmsgridiron5628]

That's what I said. I feel like he knew exactly what was gonna happen. Even if he didn't know his end was coming, he still selflessly threw his life away for his men. To me, that's beyond deserving of our nation's highest award. It takes balls to stare death in the face and be willing to lay down your life. I'd like to believe that he got to see his men get out before he passed. I hope he knew his men got away and that his sacrifice wasn't for nothing. Getting all teary eyed writing this cause it's men like him, who didn't come home, that are the reason millions of people were freed from Nazi oppression. Rest easy Sir, you truly went above and beyond.

[@Aqueox]

@@jmsgridiron5628 >oppression *Citation required.

[@jmsgridiron5628]

@@Aqueox ?

[@SoullessPhotography]

Huge props to the Operations Room team for making such amazing videos covering some crazy battles throughout our history.

[@oasis1282]

Excellent all i need to do is see the King Tigers then i can forever relax.

[@LintSplinter]

@@oasis1282 Tiger 2 was an even more rare sight on the battlefield than the Tiger 1 and even that was barely seen, especially at this stage of the war when Germany was at peak fuel starvation. Still a cool tank tho

[@timf2279]

I was reading the Panzer IV was the best overall German tank of the war.

[@megapet777]

@@timf2279 It wasn't best, it was most produced. Still decent tank but nothing like panthers, tigers, jagdtigers etc.

[@randombrit4504]

@@timf2279 It was a Sherman/T-34 for a country that couldn't outproduce the Sherman/T-34 production lines.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

The videos really help illustrate the sheer panicked situation the entire thing was for the allies.

[@glenchapman3899]

And how well they adapted to the situation

[@Killerpixel11]

And how, in the end, logistics won the day. If it's any other force of the time that got caught in that situation...one that was not capable of shipping in a gazillion arty rounds...the assault would probably go through. Highly doubtful the desired outcome would've been achieved, the damage would've been horrendous.

[@markrtoffeeman]

High intensity warfare. Writ large.

[@EdwardChan.999]

and help compare the strength of the Ukrainian army!

[@lars611farmer3]

I agree with you, that the allies were surprised by the attack. But it was a really desparate move by the German army, that never had a real chance of success.

[@jammers195]

"We're paratroopers We're supposed to be surrounded" Dick Winters Band of Brothers

[@sikkyson8258]

Each one gets just a little bit better. I haven’t gotten this excited for a channel to upload a new video in years and don’t think it’ll go away anytime soon for the Operations Room

[@matthewoakley5036]

You should cover the battle of Gallipoli from the Anzac/Turkish prospective. You have a range of battles you could cover, including: - the landings at Anzac Cove - the battle of lone pine - battle of the new - battle for chunuk bair - the evacuation

[@dimitriisov1262]

Established Titles doesnt actually plant trees and is rub by a scam artist

[@hugmynutus]

Eisenhower mobilizing 250,00 men in less than 3 days is mind blowing. Military discipline & orders is one thing. Still need a lot of trucks, planes, trains, gas, bullets, and food to make that happen.

[@hawkeyeten2450]

Logistics, logistics, logistics. You'd think after Napoleon's success for years, and factors like this in World War II that more people would FINALLY see LOGISTICS is what can win or lose a more modern war.

[@gunterthekaiser6190]

@@hawkeyeten2450 *Laugh in 2022 Russia*

[@gjfwang]

The true might of the US military has always been logistics. That’s why they emphasize aircraft carriers

[@maryholder3795]

That's why Eisenhower was in charge of D - day logistics is king. He knew without supplies you couldn't win a war. I'm learning so much by listening to this video. I watched the film 🎥 and quickly realised some events are true some are a figment of the the writers imagination.

[@rewmeister]

2 parts on the same day?! Thank you! Plus the Intel Reports, you guys are on fire 🔥

[@JoviaI1]

How many people are on your team now? It's crazy how quick you can get this much high-quality content out this quick!

[@Vazgriz]

16:55 The author Kurt Vonnegut served in the 423rd and was captured on Dec 19. He wrote about this experience (kind of) in Slaughterhouse Five

[@jammers195]

Finish part 1, immediately get part 2. Such timing!

[@Whitsoxrule1]

Amazing work. I was blown away by the Iwo Jima coverage, only to realize that this project is even more ambitious and well-executed. Really excited for the rest of the series. You also deserve to be commended for partnering with other channels who produce this type of content. Not all creators would have willingly partnered with their "competition". Proud to be subscribed to your channels.

[@CeesaX]

I'm incredibly glad for the partnering because it's introducing me to new channels I'll probably like!

[@someguardsman]

Excellent documentation of the events on the ground here, by far one of the best retellings of the battle of the bulge that clearly illustrates the scale and desperation of every attack and counter attack by both the german and the american forces. Bravo as well for the two part release in one day!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@TomBennett1]

​@@TheOperationsRoom Hey brother I was wondering how many people are in the are in the single piece representing either a division, regiment, platoon, Brigade, and Corp? I don't know what my eyes are supposed to be seeing when everyone attacking is the same spot on the map I just don't know know how I can see it better. Keep up the great work I'm learning so much threw watching these animations because it brings the battle to life for us freak.

[@viellegardevielle]

imagine the whole history side of KZbin converging on this channel for this insanely amazing series. Drach, Indy, and now Jesse. who else do we got?

[@TheOperationsRoom]

👀

[@BassicBear]

@@TheOperationsRoom I can't believe you got Indy and Jesse. That's awesome!

[@ian_b]

Tay Zonday.

[@grumblesa10]

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[@iainballas]

Man those Established Titles sponsorships hitting different now XD I can't believe I or anyone else actually thought it was legit.

[@matthewjones39]

How is it not legit?

[@AlechiaTheWitch]

Yeah. Novel ideas

[@ShadowRulah]

​@@matthewjones39The same way buying stars isn't legit- a company putting your name on something is meaningless and you gain no rights or privileges based on it.

[@matthewjones39]

@@ShadowRulah Did you think technically having the title of lord/lady would actually make you royalty?

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

These are the type of videos I dreamed of when I was a kid. I'd listen and read things about these battles and visualize it as best I could but this just brings it to another level. Thank you.

[@AEsir2023]

Can you imagine being a private thinking the war was basically over because your superiors told you it was and then getting slammed by this nightmare?

[@antiquatedideas1107]

Two videos in one day? What a treat! I love this channel because, even though I already know the events and how they happened, I always end up learning new details and getting an even better sense of the scale and positioning of each unit. I'm a huge fan of the art style you use, and I appreciate getting a good look at what the terrain was like. Terrain plays a huge role in every battle and really gets overlooked by other retellings of the events

[@JvmCassandra]

Americans fought really bravely with extraordinary initiatives from junior ranks. That blowing up bridges in the middle of night in some kinda stealth fashion was incredible. Being a keyboard warrior, I had imagined at the time of a conflict, training, good logistics, leadership within the rank and file, spirit de corps were way more important than ideologies. Cruelty does not equate to bravery. Being harsh with prisoners of war or civilians does not mean they can fight an equal peer who could shoot back with ferocity.

[@stratocastit]

This channel has brought out the best teaching tool any military has. The sand table. When you can visually see what is going on, it’s so much easier to understand.

[@nickcarnovale2092]

Amazing video as usual. Can I suggest possibly adding a scale in the bottom of the screen. It would make it easier to visualize how much distance these fights are occurring over and how much movement is really going on. Keep up the great work can't wait for part 3!

[@MsZeeZed]

6:20 - On this terrain map I can see, directly North of Peiper, between Stavelot & Malmedy, the outline of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This is a bonus and provides great context for anyone who has watched the Belgian Grand Prix held here each year in August, as its one of the most filmed valleys in the area, known for its extreme gradients and wild weather. Even on a clear summer’s day you could hide half an army in the woods around the next bend in the road or find yourself at a cliff edge if you go cross-country. The camouflage advantages in snow & fog would be dramatic, but any German soldier who knew the ground must have known it would be impossible to move so quickly through this defended terrain in winter.

[@jaimevalencia6271]

The zooming in n out of a map into the battles is dope asf guys keep it up it’s good

[@Losowy]

I can feel the Peiper rage increasing

[@glenchapman3899]

@@ErichHiller44 And knowing he is probably going to be shot by Hitler for not following his plan precisely

[@cyrosubod2317]

No wonder he vent it to the pow’s thats frustrating turning around with those heavy guns lol

[@brenpp]

Due to the overwhelming firepower of the operations channel, the history channel has no choice but to fall back in order to prevent a rout

[@FirstLast-di5sr]

Super glad you brought in Jesse Alexander in for this! History collabs for the win! Thank you

[@HuckerDuck]

Two episodes on the same day, this cant get any better :D

[@TheSamplebridge]

4 if you follow Intel report

[@alsoSallon]

I don't know how he manages to research every event to the details illustrated, but I appreciate it. Thank you!

[@_EmptyBox_]

Well, you certainly know how to paint a picture of how things were developing, and then leave it at a cliff hanger! Excellent work. I so wish history was presented to me in such an engaging way when I was at school.

[@benjaminbuchanan7151]

Easy Company was honestly quite fortunate to be able dig in and prepare their defenses, as opposed to being just another unit hopelessly thrown into a delaying action against the German offensive.

[@kyleleeson4498]

Wait two videos in a day, Thank you for being respectful, informative with a clean and unique feel to other content.

[@GrahamTurner117]

I greatly appreciate the objectivity this channel consistently shows. Favouring neither side and showing just how tenaciously every man fought.

[@cronistamundano8189]

What gives me chills is that Stavelot, Malmedy, and Spa are part of the famous Spa-Francochamps racing circuit. Most roads that were used for racing in the post-war era are depicted here. Now the circuit is a lot different, but soma parts are still called Stavelot and Malmedy...

[@jordangreen7191]

Man thank you so much for this knowledge. Unbelievable how much time and effort is put into these.

[@YoGonzalez-s2e]

This 4 part series is soooo amazing!

[@paulvarn4712]

Happily awaiting part 3. As always, excellent work on the editing, providing detail and still keeping the spirit of a general overview. Not easy.

[@pjdiver3]

Surprised the Germans didn't hear that group of Engineers rigging the bridge right beneath them...their balls of steel must have been clanking

[@tommy_noble]

That part was insane

[@jeffcarroll1990shock]

23 civilians were killed.

[@epicmansteingaming452]

Another day, another excellent video. Bravo Operations room!

[@stunitech]

I love the Close Combat style of this channel. It works so well for the subject matter and scale of the engagements detailed. Excellent use of og sources and anecdotal stories at the right times. Very high quality stuff 🎖

[@mattw785]

This is great. Having other YTers narrate just adds to the richness!

[@ProjectFairmont]

These graphic illustrations represent a very compelling rendition of the battle. Superbly done!

[@neilwilson5785]

This series is terrific. Great to hear Indie and Jesse on this channel!

[@jonnyendz1398]

The way you break down events in great detail with animation is amazing. Great work. History channel!.. take notes, thats how you teach history

[@Bootneck-RMC]

WOW! I knew part 2 was going to be out quick, but I never expected it to be this quick. 👍

[@MrCuddles1999]

these animated battle videos are coming to be my favorite videos to watch EVER on youtube thank you for this extraordinary content!

[@christianlim772]

Great job - especially the coverage of the holding actions on the road to Bastogne. I hope the actions of Teams Cherry, O’Hara, and Desobry are in the next video.

[@paularinaga1576]

Your animated maps and comprehensive coverage are really great!

[@playsblueswolf]

Such good work. I'm listening to audio books on The Battle of the Bulge. Your video maps and excellent timeline descriptions bring an added dimension of understandings to the audio books. Thank you so much,

[@daaaaanzzz]

Excellent vid once again. These are the kind of videos that should be archived for the future :)

[@WildBillCox13]

A new generation of recognizable narrators and documentarians arises. Walter Winchell and Huntley/Brinkley would salute you. I'm glad I lived long enough to see it happen.

[@BattleHistories]

Hearing your narration off this battle really invokes those memories of watching Band of Brothers. Great stuff as always 👍

[@CommanderBridge]

Just finished part 1, great timing!

[@pfdrtom]

Indy, Jesse, and you. Very cool! Thanks for another great video!

[@MassiveToggaf]

I really hope the effort pays off for this many subsequent uploads, I'm certainly enjoying them. Haven't been this engaged in a video(s) in a while, much appreciated.

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

CANNOT WAIT TILL NEXT FRIDAY!

[@rockyblacksmith]

Small note: The nickname "JaBo" (presumably) didn't refer to the P-47 specifically, since it's shorthand for "Jagdbomber", which just means "Fighter Bomber". I think it's still in use today in the German Air Force, though I can't say for certain.

[@bensippel5666]

I love these videos The best stuff ever. There is no one that does historical battles as well as you.

[@brianfoley4328]

Just a really well done narration of the critical events during the battle...informative and well organized with great narration...well done Sir, well done indeed.

[@petrolekh]

Man Peiper had his work cut out for him... Still did very well all things considered.

[@erickam6733]

I'm loving the collaborations with other channels! Its super awesome to see an Operations Room video and hearing Indy from 2nd World War channel in Part 1 and now Jesse from the Great War? Please give us more collaboration with other great History channels!

[@angrydoggy9170]

When you know you’re screwed but you still fight on. That’s showing character.

[@HI-hr5up]

Excellent... simply excellent. So much brought up in this video I simply had no idea about during this pivotal conflict.

[@thegoldeneagle9890]

Well done for keeping them coming so much I know that they are hard for you to make and also the ones on the intel report which provides a great breakdown off what happened thanks ops room

[@nicknoss5341]

The amount of bravery displayed by these US units against immeasurable odds is amazing.

[@tudyk21]

That bridge assault was probably incorporated into the "Private Ryan'" script.

[@ADVBCAT]

Hearing about the fash having a bad time fills me with life in these dark times. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cjwrench07]

The fact that Gen.Patch was watching the battle unfold to his North, and 100% predicted *Both* Eisenhower & Patton’s plans shouldn’t be overlooked. If Gen.Patch’s commanders weren’t ready to (instantly) cover theirs & now Patton’s positions along the frontlines. There would be no way that Patton could have pushed North so quickly, or even effectively, no matter Patton’s bravado on the radio. (Patch’s men even advanced against the Germans during the Bulge. Even though they were literally last in line for men & supplies) It’s another reason why the Germans saw Patton as a Rommel-type, but truly feared & respected Gen.Patch.

[@stepbruv8780]

LONGVILLY oh yes that's giggle me everytime lol

[@shadowpoet4398]

11:11 "Grenadiers said the planes hung in the air like wasps" Hey... C'mere... If they're appearing to "hang in the air like wasps," it means they're *_COMING RIGHT AT YOU!!!_*

[@deBebbler]

Congrats on landing your guest narrators, but please know, I much prefer your narration. The tone and timbre of your voice is quite pleasant, and your cadence is comforting. Frankly, I could listen to you read from a phone book and find it appealing. Looking forward to part 3 and beyond.

[@Stump.vr.official]

Should be part 3 today!!! I can't wait

[@extrahistory8956]

Holy crap I did not expect to here Jesse Alexander's voice here at all. Lol. He and the team of Real Time History have done a wonderful job covering the Franco-Prussian War and this very battle over at their channel.

[@YTMegiddo]

R Thie is one of the most detailed tellings of the Battle of the Bulge I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@Noelll]

Love your content thanks for both parts!

[@johndoe-ss1fn]

growing up watching documentaries about this stuff, never really gave me a good understanding of all this, but you guys manage to even educate my dumb ass, so thank you very much for that! this is amazing! keep up the great work! man i could watch this stuff for hours

[@vircervoteksisto5038]

Band of Brothers was good at telling the story of the men of easy company but this series really fills in all the missing big picture details.

[@johnburns4017]

Do not get your history from Hollywood.

[@matthewjones39]

Wow, it’s almost like the show is about one specific company and not the grand scale of the war.

[@janlindtner305]

Always exeiting and good komposet lecture.Allready looking forward to part 3👍👍👍

[@CaptainRon1913]

Your videos really help to understand what went on and timeline the Bulge battles happened. I've seen all the movies, watched numerous documentaries, but never understood the whole scope until your videos. A good friend's father was a Captain with the 820th Tank Destroyer Battalion, but he refused to talk about it with anyone including his own family. He only said "I don't want to relive the memories", and that was it. I tried unsuccessfully over the years to interview him and record his story for the National WWII Museum oral history program. He took his story to his grave at age 90.

[@Turgon92]

Love the guests!

[@Abdullah-mn6sw]

Please do put a scale in the video to get an idea of the distances covered by troops.

[@mrbigsmile3902]

Your channel quickly becomes one I'm looking forward to the most.

[@NATO32Nations]

I’ve always found your videos insightful and full of new details I never knew about. I’ve always been under the impression that the US defensive line crumbled very rapidly. However, from watching these videos, it appears the American resistance didn’t collapse as quickly as I have always thought. Will always be a fan of your videos, keep up the good work.

[@robbabcock_]

Fantastic video! I've been a fan of this channel pretty much since the beginning but it's remarkable how much more refined and polished it's become. I will admit that even 80+ years after the battle it's a somber, sobering thing to see all those little green dots become American flags. Each one was a man with hopes and dreams, and probably family back home, and each gave his life in the hope that others would be free. Not for nothing were they called The Greatest Generation.

[@leansigmaoffical]

You should put a little scale meter on the bottom corner of the screen

[@dainfam0uskilla]

Formula 1 fans: Starting at 6:10 if you look closely, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit can be seen. The modern version of the circuit didn't exist back then but you can see the profile of it here. What is more easily seen is part of the old big track that used public roads. The road with the big curve just west of Malmedy that connects down to Stavelot was part of the old big track.

[@jamessnee7171]

Not every American was taken by surprise by the German attack. Various intelligence officers could see the buildup and figured something big was happening. One of those was Patton's G2 officer, a former NYC detective I believe, who brought it to Patton's attention. Patton said he did not think it meant much at the time but made contingency plans to move to deal with it anyway, just in case. That was why he was able to move his army so quickly. His staff had already done the work. BTW Patton's staff had a poor reputation within the Army up to that time.

[@The_cgull]

7:23 I wish one day we get a super realistic VR world war two game that shows battles like these. Not D-Day like we've seen oh so many times before, but little battles like those that may seem small and needless, but still makes you feel accomplished

[@mgab24]

What have we done to get 2 episodes in one day? Keep it up! I learn a lot from your channel!

[@keithfarrell3370]

Brilliant. Brilliant. Why is KZbin so frightened of Nazi symbology? It's real history

[@ishyab011]

Thank you for another really really good presentation and graphic video. Love it! Waiting for more. :)

[@frankiefierro7129]

I really hope those engineers got medals. That raid behind enemy lines to destroy that bridge would make a good movie

[@davidarmstrong7549]

Brilliant video. Can't wait for part 3!

[@lurkingstar]

Part 2 only one hour after part one. Amazing

[@beamer.electronics]

Superb nail bitting tension - can't wait for the next part.