D-Day: The Logistics Of The Largest Amphibious Invasion In History | Normandy '44 | War Stories

Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger, Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield in a fresh and original series that finally does justice to the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign. In this episode our hosts examine the preparations for the invasion across southern England before crossing the Channel to Normandy, challenging many D-Day myths.
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[@asoncsm101]

James Holland is fast becoming a national treasure 👍

[@66kbm]

Having both met and had a drink with James Holland at the Chalke Valley History Festival as a Roman re-enactor, i can honestly say that the guy is exactly what you see. Intelligent, communicative and friendly. One of my favourite Historians, he just tells a story so well. Additionally its great to see Paul from WWII TV channel joining in. Its great when KZbin Channels get together. I could of watched another 2 hours of this.

[@krzysiu4003]

Do you listen to his podcast with Al Murray called, We have ways? Very informative as well as humorous.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

​@@krzysiu4003That sounds pretty good... I wish I had space for another podcast, because I have about 20 in my list of things I want to listen to and don't have anything like the time. If only I didn't have to sleep.

[@buzzyhardwood2949]

Outstanding presentation,gentlemen. I hope that we Americans, British and Canadians will remain steadfast friends and allies for ten thousand generations.

[@chazzbranigaan9354]

It's actually Europe's history of waring states that made it so great, and a century of no competition has left the west soft and ripe for the pickings, oh well at least the Chinese seem willing to carry the torch of greatness

[@Gerhardium]

@@chazzbranigaan9354 The amusing thing is how that trope has been repeated over and over. Remember how the Americans were supposed to be so overwhelmed with the Japanese surprise attack they'd sue for peace? s for the Chinese, when was the last time the PLA saw combat? I mean besides committing genocide against the Uighur of course. How about the Russians and their recent experiences? To whom are they going to impart their recent combat experience when their military age range now exceeds their life expectancy?

[@chazzbranigaan9354]

@Gerhardium bro I don't think you really understood my comment at all

[@thevillaaston7811]

Judging by the mulituude of comments by Americans on here, you would not think that the USA was on the same side as Britain and Canada.

[@chrismac2234]

The secret to winning wars is : An intimate understanding of logistics, the practical art of moving and supplying armies. A British Army soldier

[@johndavison9699]

What can you say? James Holland is a fantastic public historian making history easy for the casual user but also giving more information to the interested historian. Really appreciate all your work, and very jealous of your life and achievements.

[@timburr4453]

James Holland is a terrific historian and his passion for the material is infectious. We essentially moved an entire city across a sea. D Day was a logistical miracle almost

[@alecmoriarty]

I served with the 1st ID from 2013-2017. History and heritage is a huge part of the Division. I was there for the centennial and a few of my friends got to be in some of the Normandy anniversaries they’d send people over to be a part of. It’s truly an honor to carry on that legacy

[@davidlavigne207]

Really appreciated the mixture of viewpoints between a brilliant historian and a veteran Ranger comparing their different points of view. I also was grateful to see Paul "Woody" Woodage doing what he does best as an interpreter of the battlefields too. A tremendous treat to watch. I hope I shall see the next installment of what James has in store for Mike.

[@davebell9786]

Absolutely the best series on D-Day James is incredible his in-depth knowledge is second to none and to have Mike there was an absolute privilege to watch

[@philpeart7995]

I could listen and watch James Holland all day this guy not only knows his stuff but hes got a real passion for the people who were actually there and just wants to know all he can about what theyve got to say really good

[@UKCountryball138]

Thank you for this documentary! My favorite show that has D-day in it is Band of Brothers I'm here before any kid can say first your welcome

[@orwellboy1958]

Band of Brothers is very good just don't dig to deep in to the facts.

[@UKCountryball138]

@@orwellboy1958 I agree

[@mayursawant8891]

James' passion and enthusiasm about the subject is so infectious. Brilliant guy!

[@philchristmas4071]

I love this content. I was so privileged to be raised by my 4 uncles that fought in WWII. They were 20+ years older than my father. Then my father was stationed in Germany in the early 60s where he had 2 of my much older brothers. This makes me think of them and what they must have been doing in Europe as young men.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

My Great Uncle lost an eye and massive head wound to survive the war , at the 1st battle of El Alamein. Their unit was withdrawn from fighting the Germans to go to the Jungles of New Guinea and then beat the japs . He may not have survived that part of the war it was that bad ,if he had gone

[@twinscrollturbo4410]

James Holland is probably my favourite historian, massive we have ways fan aswell.

[@davidk7324]

"You're in my world, James. I know this." Indeed you do Paul.

[@rustykehl1128]

James Holland is by far my most favorite historian. In addition to this, his presenting of the Battle of Britain is spectacular. Currently involved in his book on the Dam Busters. I look to read anything he writes and watch anything he comments on.

[@jonmajarucon51]

Thank you for all this extensive work

[@geraintroberts565]

Was at some of these places in September last year, including RAF Tarrant Rushton! Just finished The Savage Storm, James is a great writer!

[@OTDMilitaryHistory]

Loving the First Special Service Force patch!

[@davek7303]

Was expecting & hoping for a deeper dive into the logistics of DDay and how they put it all together and made it work.

[@DanielsPolitics1]

So was I, but it was still worthwhile. I’m afraid he has to dumb down when he makes TV style stuff. This will have had a significant budget, so he has to do what the people funding it think will deliver as large (and lucrative) an audience as possible.

[@davek7303]

@@DanielsPolitics1 - I would hope that James Holland is above being told what to do and think that his following is a bit more sophisticated than what was presented. As for planning DDay, The National WW2 Museum put out a good YT vid with Rick Atkinson (author). James' vid was very pedestrian (IMO) and I was hoping for more.

[@adamstrange7884]

Monty was a great general to work for, working with was another monster!

[@graemeatkinson2138]

Purely brilliant work. I may be lucky enough to visit Western Europe for the first time later this year. These sites that James,Mike and Paul have gone to are on my bucket list (they have been for 40 years since I was a teen), Such a timely production for me. It seems perhaps a rental car from Caen would give one the best flexibility to get to these such sites? Seeing the impact on Mike as an Ex-Ranger at Point Du Hoc is moving, yet understandable. Looking forward to part 2.

[@jameshunter3867]

..A cousin of mine, who sadly passed away some years ago, was a Nurse in the US Marine Corps at this time--indeed, her unit was in Normandy the day following the Landings! ..I salute all who have served, & thank you for sharing this film!

[@timburr4453]

the nurses too often get forgotten. They are true heroes and miracle workers

[@DeaconBlu]

Fantastic video! Thank you All! Thank you all so very much for what you do. I fear these events will be forgotten. If not for work such as this, they would be. Please… By all means continue this journey…this work. The future needs to know… ❤

[@kylekarker1734]

I hope there is a continuation of this video down the road. Very well done. Love hearing what James has to say about the war in multiple documentaries.

[@belbrighton6479]

Do you listen to his podcast? ‘We have ways of making you talk’ is the best podcast ever.

[@ColinFreeman-kh9us]

James as an avid WW2 tragic this may be your best work yet.

[@user-cq6fk5go3s]

Proud to have been a 1-18th soldier. Many years later of course.

[@tracymesser296]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful and extensive work...thanks

[@kevinhendon]

Amazing Documentory..............All brave armed Forces that will never be forotten ❤❤

[@robertdelacruz2951]

Fantastic documentary!

[@jonathanmarsh5955]

Some very thoughtful observations in the interaction! Thank you, gentlemen!

[@Mtlmshr]

Would like to see a more in-depth look into the actual procurement process of everything that was needed to do the landings.everything from how and who built the harbors to where all the ships got loaded and with what? Yes I know that it would be many long videos however it would be fascinating!

[@2SNesbit]

Many years ago... I belonged to a Methodist fellowship group along with a gentleman who had helped plan the D-Day invasion. He had an MBA from Harvard (when MBAs were much rarer) and one of his prize possessions was a map (hand-drawn on parcel-wrapping paper) of the routes from England to France mounted on a wall in his home. He passed away over thirty years ago and was one of the brightest people I have ever met.

[@janupczak1643]

Mr. Holland, I own all of your books...I have given many as gifts as well. Thank you so much for this fresh and informative documentary! My gosh, it was the best I've seen. And thank you Mr. Holland for taking care of all of us, giving your all in service to your (our) country. What I wouldn't give to have been in that pub with you two...picking your brains! ❤

[@janupczak1643]

I'm so sorry! I meant to say Mr. SIMPSON, when thanking for his service to our country...I'm sorry. I'm old, lol!!😅

[@geebopbaluba1591]

Your place is incredible beautiful itself, wow. I really enjoy your commentary on all the videos I’ve watched.

[@greggriffin1]

Great history vid never miss yours. thank you

[@Nudgeworth]

Wow! This was an awesome Documentary!

[@rodgerrodger1839]

I went with my wife to Normandy in 2008. My father's ashes are scattered off the coast along with my mother's.He died on June 6th, 1975. He was there on the Charles Carroll APA 28. They delivered the 29th to Omaha beach. He attended to the wounded when the ship was turned into a temporary hospital after every landing. He had already been through the Africa and Sicily invasions. In photos of the ship, you can see surgical lighting above the tables in the mess hall. Every inch of usable space was put to use for the wounded soldiers. They even took care of German soldiers. My father had a German fork he lifted from a young soldier who was brought aboard. He had both hands blown off from a grenade. He was just a kid like my father was. 18 or 19. My father was able to stop the bleeding. He was just a terrified kid. Now with no hands. My father enlisted when he was 17. He had already witnessed enough horror for ten life times. The worst was yet to come. He would finish his duty to his country at Okinawa. He only said they just assumed they would all die from a Kamakazi attack being troop ship. He would never say anything else about the Pacific campaign. Nothing. If you can, go to Normandy and the cemetery above it. You're not human if it doesn't rattle you to your core.

[@HillelAlon]

Thank you!

[@ColbyHiggs]

Great video. Thank you.

[@Chiller11]

Nice house, great car. I’d love to hang out with James Holland and Paul Woodage.

[@gerfgerable]

Shame the programme about these brave men and women is destroyed with KZbin ads - there must be a happy medium

[@davidevans3227]

agree.. i watch commercial tv most days, but KZbin is awful

[@doraldeddy1836]

In the middle of Savage Storm (James Holland), and he writes like he talks - so easy to listen too and read. As are his other books I’ve read. Thank you James. Also listen to “We Have Ways of Making You Talk” with Al Murray. Tremendous and easy to listen too and soak up the history. Cheers guys and now going to dive into this video. Regards from Cornwall 👍👍👍

[@murrayscott9546]

Thx,all.

[@ronmailloux8655]

The Canadians fought with an understated fury. Many thankless dirty dangerous objectives from Normandy to Holland .

[@manricobianchini5276]

It was the best of times and the worst of times, bit those who fought for freedom and democracy, are the shining stars. God bless them all.

[@jameshampton8730]

I'd love to make this journey and see first hand these things again. Last saw it back in 68

[@tray77777]

Thank you . The brilliance of the Logistics is equal in importance to the bravery of those who fought. I am always facinated by the huge detail that goes into logistics of Wars going all the way back to the Egyptian/Hittites. Alexander the Great must have been at the top of the scale of planners, but Eisenhower surely was there also.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

The Pegasus Bridge was replaced in 1994 by one similar in appearance, and the original is housed on the grounds of a nearby museum complex.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Fantastic museum.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Visited the beaches and Pegasus Bridge back in 2005, thinking it’s time to go again.

[@curtsmall8596]

On leave from my SeaBee Battalion deployment in Spain in May 1984, my buddy and I went to Normandy. When we pulled into the Pointe du Hoc parking lot, there were signs saying you must stay on the established paths because of unexploded ordinance. We checked out the view from the famous bunker and took our pictures and marveled at the men who climbed the cliffs. A month later at the 40th Anniversary of D-Day, Army veteran and President Reagan came to the same bunker. After seeing the warning sign, I always wondered what reaction the Secret Service had when the President was there...😮

[@matthewbianco9662]

Nice to see Woody in this!

[@edwinwhitaker5679]

The actor Richard Todd was involved in the capture of the Pegasus Bridge as he was part of the 7th Parachute Battalion (light infantry). The bridge was renamed in their honour. This is from a video about Richard Todd by The History Chap.

[@jobESC]

Cool 💛

[@brunosmith6925]

Fantastic production - and I could not help noticing that amazing car! If you'd care to sell it, let me know.

[@f87max30]

We toured all the sites in the summer of 2015. The weather was horrible that day but at Omaha the weather cleared and we were able to go down to the beach. On the hill behind Omaha there is the Colleville-sur-Mer War Cemetary. Surprisingly there are a lot of 8 th and 9 th Airforce men burried there, not just D-Day casualties.

[@chriswilliams9976]

Are you putting the second part of this up?

[@undrwtr84]

I like his First Special Service Force patch. My grandfather’s WWII(US and Canadian combined, unit

[@photoisca7386]

Did anybody mention to Holland that D-Day wasn't just Americans.

[@kyle381000]

This fact will come as a surprise to some, possibly many.

[@thevillaaston7811]

'Did anybody mention to Holland that D-Day wasn't just Americans.' Why would they? The whole thing was America this, America that.

[@kyle381000]

@@thevillaaston7811 Ironic, especially given the close relationship that exists even today between Holland and Canada in recognition of the Canadian effort to liberate The Netherlands. During WW2, a Dutch princess was actually born in a Canadian hospital room that was specially designated temporarily as Dutch territory. Even today, tell a Dutch person that you're from Canada and you are treated like royalty.

[@user-sz6nb1vk6q]

Back in about 1973, I had to choose a book for an English oral exam, I chose Dawn Of D-Day by David Howarth. Miss Jones was to be my examiner & her first question was….” What does the D stand for in D-Day?” I had no idea, the answer certainty wasn’t in the book & I’ve found no reference to it anywhere else!! she stated it was for “Deliverance” as in, Deliverance-Day!! Is there any truth in this at all??

[@jasonrusso151]

wow Paul Woody Woodage of WW2 TV (KZbin) makes an appearance, amazing!

[@user-fj7vm9fz2h]

I’m guessing Okinawa? I’ll see.

[@murrayscott9546]

It's also famous for brie cheese and Calvados.

[@cevagovago2774]

👍👍👍

[@beigethursday1352]

Is this series on history hit? Just subscribed and cant find it

[@dawnsmith2389]

I found this on Amazon it’s called Normandy 44

[@guywerry6614]

I was very curious to see the flash of the First Special Service Force on Dr Simpson's jacket. Do all Rangers get to wear that patch? I ask, because I had a step-uncle who was part of that force. Then one day I discovered that a fellow who sits near me at hockey games in our small town (5500 people) was the son of another member of the Black Devils! Given that it was a fairly small unit, the chances of this is staggeringly small, I would think.

[@moobaz8675]

Good, but that was less about the logistics and more about individual actions at specific places. Oddly the Mulberry Harbour was designed at my daughter's school in Bath.

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

D Day would have been a disaster without the allied troops being supplied with its daily Met Stats from the west coast of Ireland.

[@drno4837]

Such a shame they get this entirely wrong from the get-go, in the title. Although the Normandy campaign was larger the actual amphibious assault of Sicily, Operation Husky, was larger than Overlord, more men, more ships huge distances to cover, some of the troops coming from as far as the USA. The crossing to Normandy was a tiny distance by comparison. I do have to say that Hollands book on Normandy is the best I have come across though, so I can only assume the title was click bait.

[@philipb2134]

I was disappointed that there was no mention of the pipeline rapidly buil under the Channel by the Allies. This was important for fuelling armor and mechanized units.

[@justanotherguy7215]

It probably wasn’t mentioned in this video due to PLUTO not delivering any fuel on or immediately after the D-Day landings. Fuel began flowing thru the pipelines on the 18th - 22nd of September, 1944 which was around 3.5 months later. With that said, I still believe it was an incredible act of engineering and logistics as PLUTO managed to deliver over 172 million gallons of fuel by the end of the war.

[@TheBurr75]

Woody...👍

[@kgs42]

My father served under Montgomery - Rifleman London Irish Rifles, Sicily, Anzio and up Italy until wounded. He had no good opinion of Montgomery.

[@johndawes9337]

so your dad disliked his boss.

[@thevillaaston7811]

My father served under Montgomery. He had no opinion of Montgomery. Probably because he never met the bloke.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@thevillaaston7811 Likewise.

[@richardhernandez488]

The English really praised Montgomery's planning efforts and execution. However, Operation Market Garden was Montgomery's failure to gather sufficient intelligence prior executing the mission, putting allied forces in a position for failure.

[@terrysmith9362]

That is the Hollywood version. Read the deputy US Army historian and learn some real history

[@johndawes9337]

Market Garden was not a defeat. It took 100km of German held ground. The Germans retreated and lost Eindhoven and Nijmegen. The allies later used Nijmegen to attack into Germany. Only Arnhem was a defeat but technically this was an all air operation. Planned by the air forces. Montgomery had no jurisdiction to order First Allied Airborne Army and RAF to accept his suggestions and they didn’t. Montgomery argued for double missions flown on day one, for closer drops to Arnhem and for coup de mains on the bridges. The air commanders refused all of this. Consequently, Arnhem was not Montgomery’s battle to lose technically speaking. Deep down he may have felt the same way. It was planned mainly by the Air Force commanders, Brereton and Williams of the USAAF, though I’m not letting Hollinghurst of the RAF off here. His decision not to fly closer to Arnhem doomed 1st Airborne. It was Bereton and Williams who: ♦ decided that there would be drops spread over three days, defeating the object of para jumps by losing all surprise, which is their major asset. ♦ rejected the glider coup-de-main on the bridges that had been so successful on D-day on the Pegasus Bridge and which had been agreed to on the previously planned Operation Comet. ♦ chose the drop and and landing zones so far from the Bridges. ♦ Who would not allow the ground attack fighters to take on the flak positions and attack the Germans while the escort fighters were protecting the transports, thereby allowing them to bring in reinforcements with impunity. ♦Who rejected drops south of the Wilhelmina Canal that would prevent the capture of the bridges at Son, Best and Eindhoven by the 101st because of “possible flak.“ From Operation Market Garden: The Campaign for the Low Countries, Autumn 1944:ty John Peate

[@steveforster9764]

The English? surely you mean the British they're not the same nor are they interchangeable.

[@jeffbybee5207]

What is FFI on the car please?

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur (French Forces of the Interior) AKA "The French Resistance".

[@chipschannel9494]

The Citroen .

[@user-ud6ui7zt3r]

*I've always wanted to ask...* Exactly what does the 'D-' stand for (in D-Day?)

[@Encryptus1]

Decision Day

[@user-ud6ui7zt3r]

@@Encryptus1 Thank you! I think this has been *the most omitted crucial fact* in all of documentary history.

[@RR-uj2vx]

It stands for "Day." Just like the W in "W-Week" or the H in "H-Hour," etc. It is NOT "Decision."

[@user-ud6ui7zt3r]

@@RR-uj2vx I think I posed a good question. Looks like the pursuit of an answer is turning into a debate.

[@Encryptus1]

@@RR-uj2vx so, D-Day means Day Day? 🤔 VE-Day means what then?

[@johnshields6852]

Hallowed ground, not hollowed ground.

[@user-qk4qy3tu5l]

What percentage of equipment and men were from the US?

[@terrysmith9362]

16% of the navy vessels, 50% of the airforces and 40% of the invasion force

[@karlheinzvonkroemann2217]

Actually Okinawa was the largest invasion.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

D-Day 156,000 Troops put ashore on the first day. Okinawa 50,000 troops put ashore on the first day.

[@simongee8928]

Interesting that despite the massive numbers involved, most of the logistics worked. But in the Falklands war logistics apparently, were a disaster.

[@thevillaaston7811]

How so?

[@simongee8928]

@@thevillaaston7811 According to a book of the event, items were badly mispacked; mortar tubes on one ship, mortar bases on another for example.

[@thevillaaston7811]

@@simongee8928 The whole thing was put together at almost a moment's notice. I well remember the chain of events well. Argentina invaded on the Friday, the crisis was not even at the top of the news until earlier that week. The task force had two light carriers, with 22 short range fighters, with a large part of the landing force in luxury liners, Sealink ferries, and so on. The whole thing took place at over 7,000 miles from Britain. Operation Corporate is widely regarded as a masterpiece of military improvization.

[@simongee8928]

Try convincing the squaddies who were at the sharp​ end and needing ammunition & supplies. y@@thevillaaston7811

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@simongee8928 Any you think D-Day went without hiccups? DD tanks not arriving? Landing craft hitting the wrong beaches? Preparatory bombing not hitting beach defences? Overlord took 3 years of planning and took place 70 miles from the UK mainland.... The Falklands was planned at VERY short notice and took place 7000 miles away.

[@clauderobinson7113]

Every country has brave skilled fighters. Every country has somewhat similar technologies. Only the US has the depth of resources from the battle field to the everyone on the home front.

[@kyle381000]

That's your opinion. You were educated in America, weren't you?

[@terrysmith9362]

If you are talking abput 2024 you are correct if 1944 utter nonsense

[@TheBurr75]

Woody....

[@Rusty_Gold85]

The Mulberry harbours were termed A for American and B for British . The B Harbour was named Port Winston. The American one wasnt fixed properly like the British told them too. It was smashed apart in a Gale force 4 Storm from19th to 24 June and written off . The Americans cocked up many aspects of before during and after of Normandy landings

[@DanielsPolitics1]

It is certainly true that the US one was much more badly damaged. But I don’t think I’ve ever heard any suggestion that that was due to any negligence or incompetence of the US personnel.

[@terrysmith9362]

Then google it. They went for speed rather than getting it right

[@jasonrusso151]

those patches on his leather jacket are reproductions & thank god for that. A real Merrill's Marauders is anywhere from $50-$100 for the standard fully embroidered type. & the Devil's Brigade or 1st Special Service Force 1SSF can go from $100-$300. Not to mention the SF wings on his sleeve & RANGERS lozenge.

[@hennies9509]

The Rhodesian Light Infantry jumped at 400 ft. They had at least 3 combat jumps a day and keep the record for the most combat jumps in the world that will never be broken ever. Look it up, you will be dumbstruck. Oh yes, Rhodesia is called Zimbabwe today.

[@skiker4560]

🩷❤️🧡

[@marianneforester1529]

We fought the wrong army

[@richardgraham7055]

This is nothing but a buddy road movie. They examine and discuss nothing logistical at all.

[@pauledmonds7316]

My thoughts Exactly! I was expecting them to talk about the Red Ball Express and other methods of supplying the allied troops. Although, they did briefly mention the Mulbury Harbour

[@davidevans3227]

ten minutes in, get on with it! too chatty... awful muzak.. oh let's go to the pub and have a pint.. great... sorry, just disappointed.

[@davidsauls9542]

22:00 "Monty was a difficult character . . " Yes but there was nothing Autistic (OCD in someone with retardation, read Dr. Barbara Geller's work) about him. He was a narcissist. as were many of his peers. He didn't bother to read people because he was so self centered. His late in life interviews were so cringe ! me me me mememememe!

[@davidgray3321]

I have to say I don’t like the man, I cannot help it, and I am British.

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

They really need to change the title.this is nonsense

[@user-xk1ff4gp7k]

I doubt US soldiers refer to each other as mates they were friends and soldiers in arms not mates show some respect for the language

[@chrisholland7367]

It is a generic term used widely here in the UK for a casual acquaintance or a good friend. Australians also use the term.

[@user-xk1ff4gp7k]

@@chrisholland7367 like I said I'm quite sure the living American soldiers did not call each other mates as this video said I really have a little concern about that cultural issue with the British

[@chrisholland7367]

@@user-xk1ff4gp7k I'm sure U.S.Saliors refer to each other as "ship mates " just a thought.

[@user-xk1ff4gp7k]

@@chrisholland7367 oh I'm sorry they were talking about the 18th Infantry regiment were there Sailors in that group of men

[@themaskedgrappler]

Mike using the word 'mates' was very respectful of the language. He was endeavouring to fit in with the speakers of the original form of the language.

[@countfrankfritter]

Glorification in War is unfortunately Common place these Days. War is not a salve against Evil! On the contrary War Propagates the based Human condition, Proliferated during our modern times. The exception to the Rule is, When Do we Actually Stand up and Defend Humanity?

[@PacoOtis]

Pitiful video! Hardly any numbers and supplies and too much jabber that is NOT about logistics. Did an adult review this video prior to release? Best of luck, but this is rather awful. LOGISTICS!! LOGISTICS!! LOGISTICS!!

[@christopherczapor2767]

Your host is a bit annoying for this documentary or whatever you have here. But good try, and cheers for the venterane that put up with him. Ha.. Cheers

[@Ibizakneegrow]

Largest mistake in history, is more like it.