Battle of the Bulge - The Unbelievable Then and Now

Exploring battlefield locations throughout the Ardennes Forest where the Battle of the Bulge happened.
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad to see you hitting some of these WWII sites. Bastogne is a heck of a place.

[@MobileInstinct]

I came across the video you did at the Foxholes and laughed that we basically did the same drone shots! Im jealous you made it into Germany.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@MobileInstinct - Ha! That hilarious. And if you didn’t make it into Germany, that just gives you a good excuse to go back.

[@americrevolutwar1777]

😮 two of my favorite creators replying to each other! 😮😮😮

[@steve82945]

@@MobileInstinct you should download and watch the movie if you havent

[@kennethcurtis1856]

If it wasn't for the defense of St. Vith and areas to the north, a defense of Bastonge would have been much more problematic.

[@JimmyJolly-d8v]

My Uncle fought in the battle of the bulge and survived. I was honored to be a pall bearer when he passed away years later

[@stlredbirds85]

In 1993 I got a maintenance job at a Temple here in Missouri. My supervisor was an older nice gentleman. One Day another co-worker amd I , both WWII buffs were having a conversation. Rich my supervisor comes in, corrects us on details of the Battle of the Bulge. Says I should know, I was in it. He was a tank commander. I was in awe. Needless to say we had many stories from him. Great guy

[@The_Dudester]

My father was severely wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. And the parts of the story I remember was that he was wounded near a farmhouse and then taken to a church, where a doctor worked on both Americans and Germans.

[@cerrgaming1220]

I’ve heard of that story

[@tminusoftexas3224]

I have heard of this also.

[@randykreuter9395]

I have heard of the story to

[@uurkisme]

Perhaps the very church he goes into?

[@tomcat9506]

My father was involved in WW11 he was from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 unfortunately he died just before I was born….id so love to know his military story ! He came to Australia after the war to get as far away from war torn Europe as possible as he know there’d never be peace in Europe

[@timdennis6911]

Thank you for sharing this. My great uncle passed in the church at the 11:38 mark in video. He was in the 501 Geronimo. His body was later brought to the barracks (now a police training gun range). Later he was brought to a temporary graveyard. Now he is buried in Luxembourg National Cemetery. For years we were told from my grandparents he was killed in Normandy. Thanks to the records kept we now know the full story of his military endeavors. RIP Emory Picotte. Pvt 501 Geronimo.

[@thejourney1369]

My Dad, Charles (Eddie) Weaver fought in this battle. I knew that he had fought in it, but didn’t find out until after his death that he received a bronze star for it. He never talked about it. So I don’t know what he did to earn it. Proud of you Dad.

[@Curmudgeon2]

You can get a copy of your Dad's service records and probably his Bronze Star citation from the Government...

[@AMarchant]

The older I get, the closer these events feel in time. When I was a child, the stories of these battles all felt like the remote past. Today, it's hauntingly proximate, a reminder of the preciousness of peace.

[@greyone40]

I'm never going to be able to go and see these places, so I really appreciate your making these videos.

[@illegallyblonde232]

My grandfather, Charles T. Tyson, fought and was shot during this war. Only 2 men from his platoon survived. If you google my paps name including BOTB, a book about their experience will pop up. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@blaisedoerr2852]

PFC Dayton Atwood's marker shown at 19:28 - " Private First Class Dayton D. Atwood (ASN: 17124887), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as radio operator of a weapons platoon of the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, in action on 25 December 1944 in Belgium. Although he had the opportunity to withdraw because of heavy enemy fire, Private First Class Atwood elected to remain by his radio to keep his company commander informed of the enemy situation, maintaining contact with his unit until he was killed. His action showed great devotion to duty and extreme bravery. " He was 22 years old when he died.

[@JohnSmith-ry7my]

King Co, 291st, 75th ID ALOT of brave men in the 75th

[@itneverwasme]

Love how you compare the old photos to the modern-day landscape, facinating!

[@johnhill7585]

I remember the Battle of the Bulge segment in the Band of Brothers movie where they are clinging to their foxholes while the germans are raining shells on them and splitting trees in the woods. Your walking through the woods with the remnants of the fox holes reminds me of that segment. Must have been hell!!

[@THX-vb8yz]

Great story....... thank you! These were seriously brave men and women. My father was in the Navy stationed in the Pacific. He was on P.T. boats.

[@puppude]

yay pest

[@naybur74]

great video Chris, you and "the HISTORY UNDERGROUND"!

[@scottrider641]

Absolutely amazing! Awesome videography and incredible narration thanks so much for taking us on this wonderful tour Chris

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks Scott

[@Dwilso621]

The church was depicted in Band of Brothers, S1 E6. Excellent video and great work!

[@jimc6687]

Absolutely your finest story/content covered to date, Chris! Hands down! Jim C.

[@Carolbearce]

Thank you Chris for sharing all of this with us. I just can’t imagine what all those soldiers went through. My grandfather, my dad and one uncle were oversees in ww2.

[@01FozzyS]

Very captivating ,Chris. Thanks for sharing!

[@Spearhead-lz1oq]

Thanks for posting. Found the spot at 18:24 in 1985! Time marches on.

[@nikkigardiner9426]

Thank you, Chris! ❤

[@taproom113]

Fascinating history ... Thanx for the video! I lost an Uncle on my Mothers side (Miller) at Iwo Jima, storming the beach ... and an Uncle on my Dad's side (Hunley), an Army LT in France on June 25, 1944. Though wounded on D-day, he refused to leave his unit and was killed in the battle for Cherbourg. War is Hell - Never forget 👍 ^v^

[@killerskidzonxbox4255]

15:25 the person riding the bike just like in the photo is poetic

[@JayPoo1321]

Love your videos Chris! Love the history!

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks!

[@gordon8753]

Thank you very much!! My father fought over there. He would never talk much about it and I would catch bits and pieces of him talking about it at our local VFW post. He was in a artillery division and basically followed the infantry through the towns after they would shell them. Thanks again! Some people will never know the sacrifices those that fought gave. ❤

[@jfrancobelge]

I live in the Belgian Ardenne, right where the Battle of the Bulge took place. In addition my wife is from Normandy, not far from the D Day beaches. Though we belong to the post war generations, we do know and acknowledge the sacrifices from the many American young men who fought, and sometimes died, on our soils for our freedom and the peace we've now been enjoying (including with our German neighbors here in Eastern Belgium) for eight decades. There's a house in my street the walls of which still bear the marks of shrapnels shot during the battle. There's hardly a village here, as well as at my wife's birthplace in Normandy, who does not have a monument to the U.S. army and the view of American flags flying next to our national ones is nothing rare.

[@spencerforsberg4594]

I like the then and now shots, I especially like how you pan around and show what surrounds it. It helps put it In perspective

[@mikeburch2998]

That was a great tour. Thank you for posting it up. Greetings from Arizona.

[@Mr.Blonde92]

Wow great video 👍anything with ww2 gets me everytime

[@lorenzodocx4021]

As a blegian myself, i hadn't been to bastogne (of bastenaken voor de vlamingen) untill a few years ago. I visited some musea and sights. However the forest where easy company was stationed presumably was the most impactfull. It was a bit chilling to be at the same place these guys fought over.

[@kerrywoboe]

Thank you for the video. I was there for the ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne with the United States Army field band, and we marched the parade and did some concerts in the area and the people were wonderful. We marched through the city and they were all waving American flags and it looked like we had taken the city that day. They were so excited. It was a moment in time that I will always remember. I have some great photos also. Thank you again.

[@Miohunter444]

My ex wifes grandfather fought there and he told me his story, he said it was so crazy him and his buddy did not know which way to go in the fighting so he didn't know if he was going towards the Germans or our guys it was so chaotic in the end he captured I think he said 4 Germans but his buddy either got injured or didn't make it. He passed a few years ago..Awesome video Chris! Thank you!

[@mgratk]

Amazing video. And in all seriousness, dying in WW1 is really bad luck in this century.

[@clarsach29]

I hope to see some of these places one day.....I only live an hour's flight from Belgium and have been there many times, but never to see the war graves and historical sites. Thanks Chris for your excellent, empathetic and knowledgeable narration, you have spurred me to make plans to visit here

[@amkiss79]

Love these historical videos Chris! Keep up the good work!!

[@SheepDogActual]

Great coverage. Well done young man. Perfect narrative.

[@Bravosierra6]

thank you for posting this!

[@ChocolateMilkMonster]

I could watch these types of videos all day. They're so interesting.

[@frizzy8363]

I had an uncle who was in the battle of the bulge and was captured by the Germans and was in a death march to a pow camp. He survived and was liberated later. He never talked about it. Thankyou to all that served to protect our way of life.

[@theone2be33]

Wow Chris! This video was amazing! Love war history. Great job

[@DGKonkrete]

great video man thank you!

[@blakebowman7105]

My uncle Ed Thompson was KIA there.

[@bapi6643]

My father fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He survived but suffered from frostbite which plagued him for years. He never talked about his time there.

[@Pabloworldwide]

Thank you for sharing your adventures my friend. This one especially. I really appreciate your work. 😊👍🏾

[@ll77rre3]

WOW!! Thanks so much!!! I'm SO PROUD of our soldiers that went through absolute HELL to give us our freedom...I'LL NEVER FORGET!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤

[@michaelmcenery7515]

No nor will I thier sacrefices.are what allowed a man who cant ever appreciate that to run for President!!!

[@rtrobinson88321]

Thank you so much for this history. My uncle fought in the battle of the bulge but never talked about it. I learned a lot about it from you. Thanks again

[@stevem3413]

I saw another video of this place on history underground but your video took me to different places and taught me more that I didn't know thank you sir very much

[@SpenSir]

Just great to view more postings from you!😊

[@dennisbroughel427]

Thanks for the history lesson

[@JayDouglas01]

Wow, that must have been incredible to be at those sites! What an amazing trip that must have been. Thank you for sharing!

[@squints6129]

What a great video the history there is absolutely amazing. Such a crazy long fight the Americans fought.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

Thanks you for this for so many not to forget and always remember!!😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@emausderratsuchende5447]

Thank you for your interesting excursion...my father was involved in the fighting as a Wehrmacht officer..... 44 ' - 8/5/45...

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

🫡

[@michaeljohnston406]

Fantastic Video! Thank You!

[@Tbone1952]

As a 72 yr old veteran and a student of history, I really appreciate young people like yourself keeping history alive. THANK YOU!

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

My late Uncle Lancen survived the Battle of the Bulge. He was a great man.

[@markwestervelt9708]

Great job. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for the video. 👍.

[@charstadtmiller4921]

Love your videos. Very informative

[@robertwagner7867]

Great vid and I enjoy your channel. I'd like to see more WWI&2 related history if possible. Thank you!

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Love that they honour the history

[@Liz-cmc313]

Incredible. Nicely done Chris.

[@dozz87]

12:13 - I'm pretty sure that's where a sniper was posted and shifty (?) took him out. It played out in a scene in Band of Brothers, but I could be wrong

[@davidkimmel5153]

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift to us

[@Awsom47Merc]

So many young lives given up for the ambitions of a megalomaniac. And the world has learned nothing because it's still going on. 😞

[@PanzerPicture]

Great video Chris, the Sherman at 7:06 is just a postwar Belgium vehicle and was destroyed on a target range it has nothing to do with WWII.

[@supertrooper7403]

How you know that?

[@PanzerPicture]

@supertrooper7403 I know the people that restored it, and it has fittings only a Firefly hull has, making this entire vehicle a mock up.

[@EJFXxx]

well done and respectful ... thanks Chris

[@paulschofield2630]

Really tough battle for both sides, thanking USA 🇺🇸 🙏 for what you guy's did 👍 😊

[@oldirtybeuner]

It is great to see you bring attention to the history of my country Belgium! 🇧🇪 Thanks a lot for that. I see you have more videos about my country so I am glad to subscribe. I stealthcamped in one of the foxholes near Foy. Just like I stealthcamped in a ww1 trench near Ypres. These locations give a really special feeling when you are there,aren't they?

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

My grandfather fought here under Patton. He was later wounded and taken prisoner.

[@regjauncey4843]

Excellent well done mate

[@memeruss9896]

My Dad fought in the Battle of the Bulge and survived. I found that out from my uncle not many years ago who was also in the service at the time. My Dad never talked about his time in the Army, other than a small story once in a while, with a happy ending. He did tell us where he was stationed, but no real details on that and for sure not that he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was A Master Sergeant in the 436th AAA (Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion) AW (Automatic Weapons) Battalion. We asked him why he wouldn't talk about his service time and all he said was that it was just too sad to talk about, but he was proud that he had served, just not always what had to happen during that time. But you know, I'm sure it's the same way most service men and women are in any war they have fought in. I have other friends and relatives that don't talk about their time either. I would have loved to have known about this while Daddy was still alive. It's really hard to think that my Daddy could have easily been one of the men in that cemetery with a white cross. You did a really great job on this video like you do all of your others. Keep the great videos coming!

[@johnkay3678]

Good story, so much history. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@wendysmith8246]

My prayers go to all who lost their lives 😢 Thank-you Chris for sharing this history with us 😊❤✌️💯

[@2d_AIRBORNE_Brigade]

Great video, thank you buddy.

[@tminusoftexas3224]

Great video

[@charleskrcilek8184]

Very interesting ! I wish I cound visit there! Great post. Thank You!

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Imagine digging those foxholes in winter when the ground is frozen! 😱

[@brokendown63]

The bullet riddled building in Foy is that way because there was a German Sniper in the uppermost window.

[@Rackhage]

I've been there and I'm still watching the video, great video man! Only a shame you didn't go to see the King Tiger, very close to Stavelot...

[@patmagh]

War. War never changes.

[@korhing1066]

thank You for this Educational Video

[@aimeemoore1094]

Such a beautiful place

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Brutal battle

[@blakebufford6239]

The steel of that tank was peeled away like it was putty.

[@MonicaLitman]

So many lives lost may they all RIP 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@BlueFlyer21]

My buddy Charlie was at the Bulge , he was inquired , in my opinion that saved his life

[@twwap294]

Thanks 👍

[@masterninjahda]

Great video! I hope to one day visit Bastogne and other sites around the battle. I have been to Berlin, and seen some sites there.

[@michaelopheim7549bmw]

Thank you

[@josh.f]

Served in the 101st Abn until 2012 in the 1st brigade 2/320th field artillery, I miss going to the museum on base and seeing the history of the battle of the bulge. Would love to visit the site one day.

[@gerhard6105]

Are you still in the area? I live near St. Vith and could show you some interesting things. And my neighbor is from 1927 and still alive and vivit. I asked him about the war and he told me two stories. He also said that there was 20cm of snow and it was minus 20° C. Imagine being in such a forest. You visit it in daytime but at night it is complete darkness there. And then the enemy crawls towards you.....with his trench knife 🗡️...... I you want to see what i can show you, we make an appointment in St. Vith today or Sunday.

[@ClaudeMCAUWE]

I am interested if the offer is open to all ?

[@gerhard6105]

@@ClaudeMCAUWE no. Could get busy here. Where are you from?

[@ClaudeMCAUWE]

@@gerhard6105 i am î Stoumont

[@michelemiller1700]

Yea, ty

[@CateDaugherty]

My Great Grandfather fought in the battle of the Bluge.

[@markstone5597]

Walking on Sacred Ground, My mom's Dad was in a tank that was there, pretty interesting.

[@panzerjagertigerporsche]

10:38 As a comment I just saw stated it could be a position for tanks, but I believe it could also be a mortar pit, a position for anti tank guns, or an emplacement for anti aircraft guns.

[@jimmyjames6267]

In the before photo of the bridge, there is a German Kubelwagon laying upside down on the bank, vw air cooled vehicle...

[@HyPnOsS1933]

I was this year near stoumont Where big tiger 2 still stands War museums are all over the place If you like ww2 highly recommend this erea

[@petercavanaugh4959]

Well done

[@jayrob280]

My grandfather fought in the battle of the bulge my he rest in peace

[@freefromit2]

great job and important.

[@HyPnOsS1933]

12:47 min That building had a German sniper shooting behind you where allies where coming from That’s the place from band of brothers where shifty powers shot the German sniper