Metal detecting lost Battle of the Bulge War stories

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Any questions or remarks? Let me know! Like, subscribe, and be nice to each other in the comments. In need of metal detecting or outdoor gear? bit.ly/Kellyco-ironmikemetaldet

[@dayton1.029]

Hey mike! Welk signaal gaf die helm? Voor als ik ga zoeken in de Ardennen dat ik zeker niet vergeet zulke signalen op te graven. Ik gebruik de Garrett Ace 400i

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

was een wat rare toon, laag en heel hoog. Beetje alsof het een bomscherf was.

[@ErazoBayamon]

Hey Mike u and your crew never found soldiers remains? Greetings from Florida.

[@axlrose9460]

What can't you bring home? Is there something that is forbidden to take?

[@lawlor2925]

Wait so can't take bullets home but grenades?

[@Foodhat]

Hey Mike, I would love to see a video that would showcase some of the items you have found after you've cleaned them up. That helmet is awesome and I can't wait to see it once you've cleaned it. Would you maybe consider doing an update video on some of your finds? Also, I love the new intro!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Would love to and was planning to show it in this video, but the helmet didnt get much better then shown in the video. So decided not to edit in the cleaning part.

[@keberharkeberhar9067]

Hey I’m from Canada. The battle of the bulge is one of my favourite topics. My goal after covid is to go to the battle of the bulge battlefields

[@sherrytadder3978]

My Grandfather fought in that battle. He nearly died. He was left for dead . I have often wondered what lies there still. He received a purple heart for that battle. One of America's deadliest battles.

[@Cyndariel]

Great content, Mike! The cartridge showed 2:30 into the video is a Remington Arms 7,62x63mm (30-06) M2 armor penetrating cartridge, distinguished by the black tip. Considering the AP capability it was most likely used in a machine gun such as the Browning M1919 or maybe even a BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle)

[@gabormasli6129]

6:01 That part of the cleaning kit has some nice markings

[@Davidautofull]

Mike, about the ammo, it is safe especially if you get a bullet puller and remove the projectile. I couldn't tell you about the legality of selling them from your end, but we find them for sale over here in the States. if the time is taken to clean them and they aren't damaged you might get a few hundred bucks for a thousand of them. they have a steel core. as for the grenades, ohhhh do not handle them please. when they are new you pull the pin, release the lever as you throw and a little firing pin is unsprung to hit a primer. the primer isn't what makes it boom. below the primer is a probably thin metal tube. in it are 2 chemicals and when the tube is broken the chemicals mix and in 3 to 5 seconds it explodes the grenade. SO as old as they are they don't need the primer from the pin. if the tube of chemicals is about to fall apart then dropping it might set it off. or not but its not safe like the bullets and 1000 times more deadly. dig dig dig. David yes I saw the glass mine parts.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

yeah perhaps I could get a bullet puller to 'disarm' the rounds. But thing is when I'm out there I just want to cover some grounds and not be working on taking apart rounds. But thanks for the tip, might consider getting one.

[@WWIIman1942]

5:35 Those were also used on M1 Garand cartridge belts. The one you show at 6:30 is smaller and from a Pistol Belt which had a bunch of eyelets to attach different pieces of gear. If you look them up, you'll see what I mean. Great finds!

[@Workmemes-p9l]

Wow the helmet with the bullet hole in tells it own story ☹ great finds once again 👍👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

yeah it tells a real sad story. Lets hope it was just used as target practice after the GI's took over the spot. thanks for watching Adam.

[@coreypritchard5381]

Thanks for the shout out Mike. Another great video.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

You're welcome Corey! And thanks again for watching and your support.

[@ranchstockstray8684]

My father fought in the Ardennes and four other WWII campaigns. He would never really speak of it. The site where you were seems so serene and then the helmet with the bullet hole "speaks."

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hear that a lot. Veterans hardly speak or spoke about it, can imagine they would rather try to forget than to re-live it. Yeah it is very peaceful there now. Hard to imagine that there was such hardship and suffering there

[@medtechfire22]

Beautiful area. Great finds for sure. I may have to get some of those glass mines too. Great stories behind them. From a certain point of view anyways.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Andrew, they are still some left. If you are interested, here is some more info on them: facebook.com/Ironmikemetaldetecting/posts/794488747640786

[@bingobutler9656]

That helmet was an amazing find bro! Really liked this one. My father fought in the Ardennes and lived to tell about it. Can't wait for the next adventure!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yeah, just a bit of luck.. Wasnt even sure to dig that signal bc it wasnt a very good one. Good to hear your dad survived that hell and came back.

[@kevinvandevelde9789]

My Uncle rode into the Bugle with Patton after it was done he was a tanker. The only thing he told me it wasn't good when they relieved the troops that's all he said an that was it he never spoke of it again. Your vids are great I see that with old live ordinance you take a risk. Thumbs up 👍👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Kevin! I hear a lot that veterans dont or didnt like to tell anything about it. Guess they simply wanted to forget those horrible moments.

[@TasselledWobbegongShark]

30-06 is my go to, nice and heavy but also fairly accurate

[@charlesgreen8604]

Another great video Mike. Like how you pan and show some of area you are in!

[@70wdeluca]

I live in the western part of the United States, so the things I find here are mostly old west related. Its is lots of fun, but it doesn't compare to the WW2 items you find. I would give my life savings to come to Germany and find 1 empty shell casing. Thanks for posting these videos so at least I get to experience a small amount of what you do. Keep it up.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks! happy to hear you enjoy the videos. Guess were are lucky to have the chance to metal detect here

[@TS-bn7zt]

Mike that was just fantastic mate. I really did enjoy it. Top man , many thanks.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks TS! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@crkfisherman1114]

How do you get permission to detect everywhere?

[@jwspeakermre5968]

I believe that quote is from the movie Hamburger Hill. Thanks for sharing another great video Mike.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

yes it was! but someone guessed it faster :-s thanks for watching!

[@glennwhittaker197]

Hamburger Hill 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yes! Congrats Glenn! it is from Hamburger hill! Send me your adress on email or pm on FB/Insta and I'll send you a cap!

[@glennmulliken7182]

Funny I have wittaker fam from upper wa. state cool in-laws.

[@rubendejong2892]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting can i get a cap tho 😁

[@markwilliams5073]

Hey Mike, what a great channel, your is undoubtedly the best dude, please keep up your great works, thanks bro, a cap would be a true treasure keep on keeping on!!!

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Hello from NiagaraFalls New York USA 🇺🇸 My Dad was a Combat Medic Field Surgeon in the 924th Field Artillary 99th Inf. Div. his Buddy Private Joe Carter was captured During the Battle of the Bulge and was forced to work in a Nazi Hospital 🏥 which he Died when said Hospital was bombed by Allied Bombers My Dad had photos of them during training at Camp Maxi Texas 1943-44 and I had a WWII magazine that had on the front cover a picture of US POW’s Marching and Joe was front center in that cover of the magazine But dad missed placed both the picture and my magazine before he past away at age of 91 in 2014 January 4 My Dad also had an Older Brother Killed in Combat at Mount Samat Philippines April 6,1942 he is listed MIA May all Veterans of WWII RIP Amen 🙏

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thank you for sharing that Michael. Love to hear stories of these heroes. Yes, hope they all found their peace.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting from 1955 to 1970 my dad worked at NiagaraFalls Air Force Base he worked Civil Service and when my Older Brother got Drafted into Vietnam War the Base Commander made arrangements for my brother to be stationed in Alaska in a Radar Staton 1966-1968 Because my dad’s brother was listed MIA, But on my 9th Birthday Dad brought me to work with him June 1964 and I met a Pilot in the Base Gym and he asked if I was an AirForce Brat and I told him No my dad is Civil Service and the guy asked me if I wanted to go for a ride with him he had to run a mission and I asked him where he was going to take me ? And he said he is the Pilot of an F-101 VooDoo Fighter Jet and he had his ground crew put a flight suit on me and helped me climb the ladder to the rear Navigators seat and strap me in and put a flight helmet and Oxygen mask on and next thing I know up up and away I got my first Airplane ride in that Fighter Jet. Dad also built the shed the Fighter Jets would scraf with 20mm rounds and then blow up with air to ground missiles. My dad also had to go to Aberdeen Proving Grounds to learn how to Pack and ship out the Nuclear War Heads off the Base In 1970 for it was an Active Nike Missile Base since the early 1950’s it is also near Bell AiroSpace where they built P-39 that were sent to Russia during WWII and P-59 First American Jet. Then Easter 1980 I was working at Niagara University on the 8th Floor Of O’Shea Dormitory when there were two big explosions and the building shook big time and my boss’s drove over to the smoke and flames and when they came back they told us an F-101 Fighter Jet crashed and both pilot and navigator had died and were decapicated , that Base had 2 VooDoo Jets and I don’t know if it was the one I got a ride in and if it was the pilot I met, 😭 Also about 20 Miles away at Youngstown NY they used Old Fort Niagara as a prison of War Camp for German and Italian POW’s they had only one Japanese POW, one of the buildings still has the Paintings the POW’s painted there. Many POW’s worked on the Farms in the area and in the Niagara County Court House has tiled in the corners of the foyer that Nazi POW’s places Swazticka’s in the corners and they are still there and that’s in Lockport NY also 20 Miles away from me and from Old Fort Niagara ( the main castle there was built in the late 1600’s by French Soldiers before the American Revolution and the French and Indian War Against England)

[@GiiMMe]

This is something i would love to go and so someday. I have such a craving to be om the ground where heroes rised and heroes lost, from all sides. Much Love from Sweden!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks! Much love from the Netherlands!

[@robertbarrett7018]

Nice finds I believe the quote was hamburger hill great movie

[@hooper4581]

Outstanding vid as always ! Great channel thanks for taking us along on your adventures

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching. It's because you watch them that I keep making them. No views, no videos.. :)

[@hooper4581]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting Just another thanks for sharing. I’m a bit of ww2 buff and detectorist. My father was a Flying Fortress nose gunner in last months of the war. These small vids are a reminder of the trail of destruction that blazed across the world such a short time ago. Hope you fellas continue to hunt and post for as long as you can. 👏👏👏

[@Osmiculture]

Superb sortie - great finds, especially the mix of German and US items; you clearly picked the perfect place. Outings are are not always this special, but I look forward to your next video.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Paul! Was hoping to find some items from both sides. Didnt expect to find a helmet though..

[@tedkreibich8584]

DAMN what a GREAT video to close out the year ... Mike and Chris... keep up the GREAT work and metal detecting and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - the best to you both in 2020..... Your Canadian Friend and Follower....Ted

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks for watching Ted! Glad to see you're onboard again :) Have a great Christmas and a splendid 2020.

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video iron Mike,some amazing finds.😀👌

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Shaun!

[@davidward4715]

That line was also said in Heartbreak Ridge

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

it was? I only know it from Hamburger Hill

[@welshy8216]

Wow Mike, The helmet a bloody great find. Has it cleaned up ok ? We will never know if the bullet hole killed the man wearing it or not !

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

didnt really get better than shown in the video. Small layer of the rust came off but no paint left. Yeah, could have been used for target practise. I'm afraid we will never know.

[@MetalMaxWW2]

Love that helmet! Still on my bucket list :)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

It will happen one day! :)

[@Roberto231973]

Lekker jongen mooie vondsten. Maarre wel melding gedaan voor de scherpe ananassen?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt! en uiteraard, is door onze 'gids' netjes gemeld!

[@adrianjaschke1199]

Great video again! Love to wachting it! Keep on digging 💪

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Adrian! I will :)

[@olacop]

Gonna buy my first detector, wish I could detect with you. You find the cool stuff

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Happy hunting. I'll bet you can find even better stuff than me :)

[@dutch-diggersww2metaldetecting]

Again great video, Great helmet😉 Nice trip... Thanks. Greetings Team Dutch-Diggers

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt mannen!

[@garydonnelly8337]

Ohhhh yes what beautiful country side ❤

[@petepeterson4540]

best way to preserve old leather and rotten leather is vegetable oil soak for months drain for a couple more

[@sosteve9113]

Thanks for the tip

[@WIGTV]

Congrats on the helmet. Nice find.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks!

[@VinkMD]

Nice finds, the helmet is awesome!

[@bruhyoutube511]

Very nice👍👌😁 Greetings from Switzerland and happy hunting 🇨🇭

[@swissraver9286]

🇨🇭 eyy schwiizer

[@bruhyoutube511]

Hoi😂😂

[@Dowers_chris]

Hey where do u metal detect there in Germany I'm visiting there and I wanna go metal detecting there

[@joeancinec]

Love your videos I'm happy to see another one can't wait for more.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks Joseph, as long as you like them I'll keep making them.

[@danscott3880]

30.06 M1 Garand ammo. Armor piercing black top.

[@SheepDogActual]

Love it. Love the history. Thank you.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Thomas! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@jefferyjohnson1022]

That quote was Clint Eastwood_ heartbreak ridge! Unforgettable movie

[@kecrdetektor]

Beautiful findings!😲👏👏 I have a question. Don't you have problems with the locals? I have been going to Germany with a detector for a long time, but I am afraid I will be fined. 😃

[@johndodson4527]

Hey mike!from the u.s.a.your vids are very good.!

[@Dave50plus]

Well done Mike another great video 👌

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks david!

[@mvdb8110]

R A op hulzen staat voor Remington Arms😁

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

kijk! Weer iets geleerd :)

[@craigdean4206]

Hi Mike great finding that German helmet, but we're is the gold............

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Still looking for it. if you got any leads..

[@dustyvancekatzenberger]

Black tips should be M1 Garand armor piercing. Pretty sure.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Looked it up and should be armor piercing.

[@deepdiggerquentin1413]

Super gaaf Mike 😃😃😃😃😃 die helm zeker Verdient maatje 👍👍👍👍👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Bedankt Quentin! ja dat was een gelukje.

[@MjrCarnyx]

Proficiat met de helm!! :) thanks voor de motivatie

[@bambychoi9366]

I know this is a morbid question, but do you ever uncover any human bones/teeth on your digs?

[@loggerslife5821]

Amazing video. And great finds keep it up mate

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks buddy! I'll will (try to) keep it up.

[@historyrevealsmetaldetecti1013]

Top video Mike, en een topper van een helm👍🏼👍🏼

[@zufuss]

Nice helmet Mike, Congrats 👍🏻 keep us updated if you use the oxalic acid bath for it 😊 would like to see the result 😊

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

I did! just a small layer came off but there was no paint visible :(

[@warzonekeelspoelers511]

Geslaade video weer mike en super gaaf die helm

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt Ryan! Eindelijk had ik een keer een lekker mazzeltje..

[@Scott-r2e]

That's an 105mm fuse!!

[@johndodson4527]

Good one!

[@Martin-rc4iy]

Hi iron mike Nice find Cheers

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Martin!

[@dayton1.029]

Super video Mike!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt Dayton!

[@daleaeschbacher3955]

Great finds guys 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Dale, thanks for watching!

[@Boomstronkneus42]

I have a M1 garand belt no rips or anything found them in a river

[@Rickkert2000]

Bizar! Genieten zoals altijd!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Goed om te horen. :)

[@КопвЗапоріжжітаПолтаві]

Каска отлично сохранилась!

[@Wreckdiver59]

Another great video 👍. Interesting how some things come out of the ground in such good shape after 75 years. Sent you an email. - Jim

[@Haltzo]

Thats because there's alot of clay in the ardennes. Which helps preserving some things

[@dustyvancekatzenberger]

Heartbreak Ridge? Sounds familiar.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

nope!

[@roymarclunter3122]

Hai mike.nice video👌good work👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Roy! Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.

[@yannhayon2796]

how do you guys have so good spots for metal detection in the ardennes!! I live in Saint Vith and i seem not to find any good spots :( it would be so nice if you could help me because right now i am desperate and have no motivation anymore. Its been 2 years without any interesting finds.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

If I may give you a tip: dont go detecten near famous battlefields, search for the lesser known spots.

[@yannhayon2796]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting thanks for the tip i started figuring out that too! the famous spots are all empty

[@ClaudeMCAUWE]

Metal detecting in the German-speaking part of Belgium is TOTALLY forbidden. Even the Walloon license is not valid there. Confiscation of equipment + large fine are the risks 1st time, charges at the Tribunal after.

[@slothsloth4651]

i worry that a grenade will blow your hand off...... or that a helmet you find may have a head in it.. anyways stay safe and thankyou for another great video. im glad i subscribed its been well worth clicking the button :)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Dont worry, I'll be safe. Know that you have been a long time subscriber :)

[@OMARADTR]

Great video!!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks Axel!

[@aofdemons5391]

Amazing. Have you ever found a skeleton?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

No not yet. But friends of mine have. Not much fun. But if it ever happens we will report it of course.

[@lespiecessavodeladetection1072]

Good from french I don't have relics in ouest

[@oldradman1478]

Those look like .308 rounds

[@КопвЗапоріжжітаПолтаві]

Подписался на ваши обновления!

[@jammerk65]

ammo is worth money and those will probably still shoot,,, you should collect them !

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yeah, would love to but strict gun laws here prohibit us carrying around ammo.

[@jammerk65]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting you people need to take back your country !

[@mandograssable]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting Americans need to take heed to these strict gun laws and make sure it does happen here.

[@MrDougalan]

Don't know if you have ever seen the movie heartbreak ridge with Clint Eastwood, but that line is also used in that movie. Come on you deval dogs let's take this fucking hill.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

I have seen the movie, but was referring to another movie :)

[@gplotzke4770]

Very nice helmet! A 30-06 hole...oops. maybe not just target practice.. Thanks for the post

[@sosteve9113]

What area where you?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Sorry Steve, can't say. Enough people are after my spots as it is.

[@sosteve9113]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting I understand,I meant in general , I'm interested in how the war progressed back then Happy New year to you and your loved ones

[@bartBart]

was weer super zo als altijd top gast :)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt Bart! :)

[@gameartz4948]

Alter Schwede Handgranaten ohne Bügel anzufassen ...u guys have big Balls..😅

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yeah big balls and a matching big... .. shovel.

[@frankvanbreemen4789]

another great video!! groetjes uit de bilt!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Frank! groetjes terug!

[@nev123123123]

Just wondering if anyone does this as a tour or could you join someone who does this in the area as I'll be in the Ardennes traveling around for a couple of weeks looking at the war sites thanks

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

have seen battlefield tour being offered, dont know if there are guides that take you metaldetecting

[@nev123123123]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting thank you I'll have a look for those

[@limesmd3573]

Cooooooolll je ben lekker bezigg

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

zeekah!!

[@ww2historyfinderl587]

Congrats with ya Awsome helmet love to see ya videos and youre Nice finds Good luck next hint

[@ww2historyfinderl587]

Hunt

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks for watching!

[@Heath_Fisher]

Yuuuuusssss Xmas came early

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

LOL. Are you calling me Santa?

[@Heath_Fisher]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting I guess so

[@rubendejong2892]

Leuke vids hou vol 😁 lijkt mij ook wel leuk om te doen maar ik heb niet echt genoeg tijd

[@gordonramsay7470]

Ik had een mestin gevonden hij licht nu in mijn kamer

[@larrybair8074]

BAR Browning Automatic Rifle.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

yes sir. heavy bastard..

[@nomenestomen3452]

4:56 "Three grenades came out... and bring one home to show it to the misses" ...DEFINITELY NOT. Wtf is wrong with you people?? I really hope you and your buddy marked the position of the ammunition, left them all there and reported it to the local authorities. Otherwise i have to report you. This is no fucking joke man.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Just chill, it was a joke. If you have seen my previous videos you could have known we always report explosives to the proper authorities.

[@hankhankenhunter3876]

Hi Mike. I was watching yours and others vids about finding many condoms amongst the fallen and in dumps that have been dug. I don't believe that they were used exclusively for sex. Condoms were and are still used today to slip over rifle muzzles to keep rain, snow, and dirt from clogging the barrel.. I did it myself till I started using fingers from rubber gloves and a elastic. I didn't know if you knew this, so I thought I'd post it and maybe clear a mystery up. Keep digging my friend, you vids are among the best on u tube. Hank

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Hank! You are absolutely right. Ex army man myself and know it was used to protect rifle muzzles. Personally didnt use it because we had customized rain-covers. Have never read or seen picture though of soldiers (of either side) during ww2 using condoms on their rifles (the steel ones, not the other ones..). Thanks for your kind words Hank, appreciate it.

[@grammybear2767]

Great video, don't care for foul talk.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Grammy. yeah looking back would have been better to bleep it out. Will do next time

[@iangibson6819]

Can you do me a favour please Can you tell people Just be careful i respect History and what you are doing Have been watching up many other KZbin videos a metal detecting on ww2 And watched a Russian metal detector channel the in have no respect for the history the ridges kickin exploder's mines Ripping open artefacts Just to get inside the in have no respect for History of This is not the way toRespect history and keep up the good work can't wait to see another video 👍👍👍

[@madmax3736]

50 cal cleaning rod

[@johnnyreb6823]

And yes, we do know what you mean..

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

50 cal? cool! Didnt know that! Thanks Max

[@madmax3736]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting geen probleem ooit ook eens mogen vinden 👍🏻

[@rubendejong2892]

The inside jea ofcourse the head is stil in it lol

[@luukcappelle8554]

Lekker Mikeyyyyyyyyy

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Luuukiiieeeee

[@TheVixen125]

nice

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thank you.

[@glennmulliken7182]

Haberger hill

[@tommyhuffman8781]

RA 44 = remington arms 1944

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Cool! Didnt know that. Thanks Tommy!