Discovering Hidden WW2 Relics in the German Hürtgen Forest!

[@HundeDomenico]

A very well & pleasantly calm narrated video with incredible historic finds.I really like this channel in comparison to other Big metaldetecing channels where it is more about clickbait and Hype and not about history ;-)

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you appreciate our calm approach and focus on history. We strive to bring genuine content and meaningful finds to our viewers. Your support means a lot to us!

[@wtfbuddy1]

Great explore and finds - many more to find and you'll do it, one trip at a time. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thank you so much! We’re definitely taking it one trip at a time haha, and each one brings something new to uncover. Glad you enjoyed the video plenty more adventures to come! Cheers!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Great guy for a great finds!

[@ACAdventures]

Very nice finds man! A buckle in the hurtgenforest is a rare find! Love the editing too. Next time, let me know, when you visit our hood 😂

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks! We appreciate it! The buckle was indeed a rare find in the Hürtgen Forest. Glad you liked the editing! Next time we're in your area, we’ll definitely let you know!

[@MadsOwnedByBonzo]

@@AfterWarDiggersare you living close to Hurtgen? :)

[@yankeereenact8376]

Great video! I especially loved the combat knife it's such a rare find. Keep up the good work!!!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the video. The combat knife was an exciting find-definitely a rare one! We appreciate your support!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Knife is great.. WWII?

[@andrewgarnell2170]

Thanks guys. Just found your channel. Nicely put together. I like the pictures showing how the product would have looked when in use. Keep up the good work. I also detect in Germany but with not such great finds as yours.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the content. Keep detecting in Germany - you never know what amazing finds are out there!

[@kakaakkaakkaakakakak5608]

Amazing video guys, remember never forget!!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

thanks man, sure would keep the past alive!!

[@retAFcop98]

Excellent video!!!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Many trash.. but also interesting and cool finds... Keep it going.. digging and posting... we are here to support you bro! Cheers!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for the support! Yeah, sometimes the trash is part of the journey, but those cool finds make it all worth it!

[@dutchdetecting7708]

Een M3 combat knife in het hurtgenforrest, dat is heel bijzonder! Gaaf mannen mooie video👌

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Bedankt voor je reactie! Ja, een M3 combat knife vinden in het Hürtgenwald is echt bijzonder! Blij dat je de video leuk vond, we waren ook erg enthousiast over deze vondst👌

[@TheTimeTraveler44]

Nice video 🙌🏻🔥

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thank you man, I always appreciate it!

[@Kopvgermanii]

Привет из Германии 👍🏻

[@MjrCarnyx]

Prachtige vondsten!! Proficiat

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Dank je wel! 😊

[@Jean-MarieDuminil]

AT 7:30 mn what is the square pieces on the left please ?

[@yankeereenact8376]

Those are battery 's ?!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

These are batteries used by American forces for field equipment, commonly found in radios, walkie-talkies, and other communication devices

[@Jean-MarieDuminil]

​@@AfterWarDiggers thank you very much for your answer! I found one 2 weeks ago in the pebbles next to my car at Omaha beach.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

No problem, that's awesome a true omaha beach relic 🫡

[@3SYNoX3]

hey would u share the region where u found this ?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

hurtgenwald

[@3SYNoX3]

@@AfterWarDiggers can u tell me where in the hürtgenwald ?

[@troproductions625]

Welke metaaldetectoren gebruiken jullie?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Wij gebruiken XP-detectors, zoals de Deus en de GMAXX 2

[@Mokpo633]

Hallo ik doe zelf ook zoeken en wist niet dat je nog in de Hürtgenwald mocht zoeken hoe zit dat nou precies ?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Hallo! Het zoeken in het Hürtgenwald is niet overal toegestaan, maar het hangt af van de exacte locatie en de regels ter plaatse. Altijd belangrijk om vooraf toestemming te vragen en de lokale wetgeving te volgen. Succes met je zoektochten!

[@brabbertje]

Erg leuke Hurtgen vondsten. Ook daar valt het niet meer mee en moet je net op de minder voor de hand liggende plekken lopen wil je succes hebben. En natuurlijk de onmisbare portie geluk. Wij hadden er begin dit jaar ook nog succes gehad. Leuke video. Grts

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Bedankt voor je leuke reactie! Klopt helemaal wat je zegt - de minder voor de hand liggende plekken kunnen soms verrassend veel opleveren, en een beetje geluk is altijd welkom. Wat mooi dat jullie begin dit jaar ook succes hadden in de Hürtgenwald! Altijd spannend om te zien wat er nog verborgen ligt. Blij dat je van de video genoten hebt. Groeten!

[@willemk2]

@@AfterWarDiggers is het niet zo dat je daar niet mag zoeken? En geen last van explosieven

[@KevinRoelofsma]

Hoi kan ik un keer mee gaan zoeken met jullie met de metaaldetector

[@robertbrown2004]

Any rules on keeping your finds? I'm in the states and it's illegal to hunt National Battlefield Parks. Permission sites are fine and we get to keep the finds. I'm just curious as to how detecting is viewed in Germany. Thanks.

[@emileleenaert6010]

it is in fact illegal what they show in their videos. Hurtgenwald is a no-go area for metal detectorists, even private properties. It's all government controlled. When they say, they report found uxo to the authorities, they are just saying bullshit.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for your response! The search in the USA sounds very interesting. In Germany, you can usually keep your finds, except for dangerous items, which you should never take with you. Searching on battlefields is generally allowed, but it can depend on the specific location and the country you're searching in.

[@robertbrown2004]

@@AfterWarDiggers you're welcome. We find artillery shells and cannon balls along with other Civil War relics and we can keep those but will take the shells and get them de-fused. The archies or law enforcement will have them destroyed if they find them. That's cool you can hunt the battlefield sites. I'd have a blast hunting those sites! My dad and grandad were over there WW1/WW2. Good luck hunting.

[@sixeros4435]

Amazing (illegal) finds :P A wonder that u can still find things at Hürtgen!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks! Hürtgen is definitely full of history, and of course, everything is done responsibly-gotta keep it all above board 😉

[@AndrewBowles-p5r]

Y’all speak better English than most Americans!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thankyou so much! We really appreciate the compliment. We do our best to communicate clearly, so it’s great to hear that our efforts are paying off!

[@lucianopolato8585]

Ma non e proibita la ricerca nella foresta di hurghen?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

È vero, molte aree sono off limits. Rispettiamo sempre le regole e collaboriamo con i residenti locali quando possibile. Grazie per il commento!

[@DL6KA]

You have to be careful , in the Hürtgeforrest will be Glas Mines they still in takt!!! It is striktly forbidden if the Forest guard catch you , have to pay up to 20000€ ! And close your holens after digging!

[@DL6KA]

the laws are fundamentally different to the Netherlands!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Be careful guyz!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for the warning! We're aware of the risks like glass mines and always prioritize safety. We know what we’re doing and are professionals in our field-see the video description for more details. We ensure we leave no traces after digging!

[@matteovankooten7321]

Not 20.000 😂

[@andrewspires3875]

@afterwardiggers what do y’all do with the items yall find?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for the comment! Most of our finds are either kept in our private museum or donated to a local museum when we get the chance. We love preserving history!

[@BoxmaMaikel]

Ik dacht dat zoeken in hurtgenwald verboden was 😅

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Klopt meeste plekken wel maar er zijn ook privé bossen

[@jemoeder1147]

You guys know its forbidden to metal detect in hurtgenwald ?

[@dungeon_tp]

maul halten

[@jemoeder1147]

@@dungeon_tp nein !!!

[@dungeon_tp]

@@jemoeder1147 Wen interessiert es??? Lass die Leute machen worauf sie lust haben, es ist nicht deine Angelegenheit, die werden schon wissen wie sie sich verhalten.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks 🫡

[@jemoeder1147]

@@AfterWarDiggers have some respect for the fallen , be glad i didnt catch you over there

[@martinuhr6760]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂👌

[@phil5545]

Guys, i know its very interesting, but there are very good reasons, that its illegal to dig in Hürtgenwald forest.

[@dungeon_tp]

womp womp

[@DavidWoods-of2ct]

I used to undo uxo in that forest i found some us spirits too and jesus came and took em to heaven

[@Udo-z8s]

Greetings from Brandenburg 🇩🇪 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍☔️🍺🍺 Leider ist Euer Kanal nicht so präsent wie welche die alle 14 tg oder 4 Wochen ein Video bringen Lohnt sich nicht ein Abo zu geben

[@AfterWarDiggers]

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[@emileleenaert6010]

je geeft hiermede dus eigenlijk toe dat je illegaal hebt gezocht, Hürtgenwald is verboden terrein voor metaaldetectoristen, ook stukjes privégrond. Met welk excuus kom je nu op de proppen? of verwijder je dan maar mijn comment?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Geen excuus nodig.