PARALLEL - A WWII Then & Now Short Film

PARALLEL is a WWII Then & Now Short Film with the goal to play two films parallel to eachother, creating a bridge between the war in 1945 and 2020.
In the typical French village of Wingen-sur-Moder, the US 70th ‘Trailblazer’ Infantry Division engaged in some of the most intense combat of the Alsace Campaign. Troops of the highly experienced German 6th SS Mountain Division broke through the American lines at Wingen on the night of January 3, 1945.
The US 70th Infantry Division had not seen combat before. The SS troops secured the town, but had to defend it against heavy American resistance for the next four days. Troops of the 70th Infantry Division managed to recapture the town on January 7, 1945. The aftermath was photographed and filmed on January 13, 1945.
Military Historian and Film Maker Joey van Meesen took the original WWII film from the US National Archives and located 50% of the spots. In Parallel you will be taken back to Winge sur Moder of 1945.
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[@mollygrubber]

Looking at the modern day footage, it's scary to think what a fine line there is between normality and total horror. Thanks for posting this, it gave me something to think about today.

[@durandjohnson1321]

R.I.P.

[@ATRestoration]

Its mind boggling how such huge madness like 2WW was possible. Its just utterly sad to watch.

[@johnakridge2916]

Get ready for ww3

[@krazytroutcatcher]

@@johnakridge2916 Because of the realisation of the true perpetrators.

[@krazytroutcatcher]

@SuperVHSchannel it depends on what fruits a leader can bear. Show me a modern day leader that in one way or another, hasn’t caused death by their actions, or taken people out of usury free debt, which is achievable without parasitic banking.

[@paulrohrbach5646]

A quick update on my 97 year old father in law, Duane Hyde. We were able to email the link to him at his assisted living facility where he was able to watch the video. Duane recognized many of the buildings including the church, the bridge over the stream as well as the church where they liberated the POWs! Thank you again for sharing this piece.

[@dailytrk]

I searched him, he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star, he received the "Legion of Honor" medal from the French Government for his service in France during WWII. He was inducted into the "Wall of Heroes" at the Seattle Veterans Administration "For extraordinary heroism, bravery, selflessness, dedication, and devotion to duty…" He was truly the finest example of the "Greatest Generation" .He passed away a few months back. May he rest in peace.

[@zolfodor4835]

@@dailytrk R.I.P. indeed ❤️❤️

[@realtk6482]

Is he still alive?

[@Columbianbandit]

​@@realtk6482he died...

[@realtk6482]

@@Columbianbandit F

[@rugosawhite9853]

Soldiers are gone, but the field where they did fight stays.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Exactly!

[@VendPrekmurec]

deforested

[@fikretcelebi8557]

No Soldiers US amerikanischer Terroristen in Deutschland

[@leonbraig]

@@fikretcelebi8557 What is wrong with you? The allie that treated us way better than the Sowjetunion and the UK is the evil?

[@hercg1967]

@@leonbraig it’s funny americans and Brits gave Soviet Union most of Europe how kind they were

[@SonOfZeuz]

I wonder if those people ever imagined that 76 years later people would be watching them on small glass screens all over the world as they lay in bed?

[@business5292]

some of us have more respect than that. I’m sitting on the bed.

[@ingenewell5359]

During a pandemic!

[@Tiktokcausesretuuuurdation]

Or that in a 150 years people would be watching them projected straight on their eyes with a chip in the brain.

[@corporeidad]

@@Tiktokcausesretuuuurdation Or if in 150 years in a matrix world they would be seen by machines feeded with human batteries ... Damn...!

[@Carlitros69]

Lay in bed? I'm watching while I go to the bathroom at 3:31am.

[@Mascotal]

The house is still there, and the windows are still knocked out.

[@Bigman_GamingVR]

Yeah, the sad thing is, that means that whoever owned it never went back home

[@daniilknigin8713]

@@Bigman_GamingVR Different shutters though. Looks like a different frame color too. My guess it was abandoned later, after some kind of repairs.

[@Cupra317hp]

Thats „Amazing“. Wow.

[@passie29]

and the glas is problaly stil laying on the floor

[@timanderson8302]

Powerful stuff, and clearly alot of work to produce. A few years ago I was in Normandy on a Command Course, and as I was leaving Omaha Beach having presented a brief on the events 70 years ago, I saw some children running into the sea and playing. Initially I felt that this was somehow disrespectful given how many men died on that spot. But then I realised - those men gave up their lives at that spot for exactly this reason, so that children could live and play and grow up in a free society away from the shadow of oppression. Thanks for producing and sharing this.

[@marcrigor6423]

One paradox that's interesting to ponder, is that the men faught on that beach not so future kids could play there, but because they were ordered to. At that point most would rather go home than storm the beaches. Not quite as romantic as what you've said above but it's worth pointing out what most forget. These guys were 20 years old, scared to death, and they weren't thinking much about freedom or future children playing on the beach.

[@jeffbaxter8770]

@ timanderson. Well said sir.❤

[@dnorfed]

Sad to know all those in this footage are no longer with us, even though they are still here in film, making us retrace our history. RIP to all those brave men 🙏🙏👌👌

[@pauldietz1325]

This is one of the sources of deep sadness in history: that the people whose stories you are learning are no longer with us. It's becoming especially acute now that recording technologies are reaching past living memory.

[@dnorfed]

@@pauldietz1325 my dad landed in Normandy a week after D Day, he only told of one horror story to me, the rest were the funny ones, he was a tank driver in ww11, the horror story was he got blown up when supposedly off duty, after recovering from his ordeal, his job was to get the dead bodies out of the tanks, it gave him nightmares for the rest of his life, he said he can still see the heads blown off or coming off in his hands trying to get the dead out. Youngsters today don’t know anything other than moan of how hard done by they are

[@sebastianbattaglia6330]

now the invasion comes in form of massive immigration without control...so , all was in vain

[@357jock]

RIP greatest generation, gone but will never be forgotten God bless them all 😢.

[@Pawpaw-lh9nj]

My father was in the 101st. He was in the gliders and in Market Garden. We were able to take him over there for the 65th Anniversary of market garden. What a wonderful experience for us. We went to Bastogne , we walked on Hells Highway. The Dutch people were amazing. We made lifelong friends there. Something I will always remember and cherish

[@jeffbaxter8770]

Great stuff.❤

[@p.farrell3489]

My Dad served in the Eighth Air Force stationed in England. He was a munitions loader & spent 30 years in the USAF retiring as a Chief Master Sgt. He shared a hut in England with other airmen. It was heated by a coal stove. He used to joke with me if they lost the war. He would run around with a pocket comb as a small mustache pretending to be Hitler. Not quite a WW2 hero, but MY HERO! I miss him every day! The BEST Dad ever! I am in awe of these men who fought for our freedoms. God bless them & their families!

[@doraramos2930]

He was a hero❤

[@SNAFUDOCS]

The goal for this short film was to play two films parallel to eachother, creating a bridge between 1945 and 2020. We did not intend to indepthly cover the story of the 70th Division at Wingen-sur-Moder; it is more a form of art than it's a documentary. Nevertheless, we still hope that it was immersing to watch this short film. It would mean the world to us if you could share this on any social media platform. Let us know what you think. ➡️ Take a look at our website www.snafu-docs.com

[@121bre8]

this is a great video glad i have found this

[@concertoweb]

Remarquable travail

[@petehutchins7062]

these films are my kinda shniiize...good job Snafu!!

[@Coeb005]

this is an art.... amazing

[@simongarrettmusic]

Moving and Poignant, great work

[@garyw8481]

As a lifelong WWII history nut, I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this type of documentation. Your film puts the viewer there in real time. This just goes to show why Europe is so fascinating. They do not tear down anything. They redesign, rebuild, modernize, and repurpose their buildings. The USA should learn these lessons. Thank you!

[@fishlips2817]

You are right in you're comment about Europes historic buildings and long lasting designs and rebuilds are the war.👍🏻

[@deusdtsiprianoribeiro46]

O Brasil também deveria aprender a conservar seus prédios históricos.

[@dwk8081]

Nice to see younger people taking an interest in such historical events.

[@btomlin5764]

My grandfather fought in Europe during WWII. He landed in LaHarve France after the DDay invasion. As a combat engineer, he built Bailey bridges throughout France, Belgium, and Germany. He lost 3 fingers on his right hand. He said that the thing that disturbed him most was the trucks full of dead bodies of American troops and the amount of blood that poured from them. It disturbed him until his last day. He fought in the battle of the bulge. He was and still is my hero. I will never forget.

[@btomlin5764]

@misac ugarte Thank you Misac. I know my grandfather would appreciate that and so do I.

[@janetslicer3637]

@btomlin I will always remember your grandfather and those who fought, loss their lives, and those that came home with the horrible memories. His recollections that you described of American dead in trucks with blood dripping from the back of the trucks struck me greatly. In all my years of studying both World Wars, I have never heard such a tragic statement of our war dead. What dreadful, shocking, and nightmarish memories he must have carried with him throughout his life. God bless his soul and may he rest in eternal peace. 🙏🇺🇸

[@fishlips2817]

❤❤🙏

[@jemand7488]

The town looks so quiet and peaceful, one would have never guessed the horrors that happened there

[@pauldietz1325]

Except for those craters still on the walls of the modern buildings. Did anyone go through the film to see if they matched with the past images?

[@chuckguard6128]

I can say one thing....God bless America and our allies who stopped the Nazi expansion. I love WWII, and my papa is a vet he passed at 104 ½. He was an amazing man, and the love for the military led me to become a US marine. As a 0311-0331, I have a deep respect for all in WW2.

[@billaverill7097]

Wow! This may be your best production yet. Well done.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Wow, thanks!

[@philiphutchinson4210]

this is why I have subscribed... excellent video thank you

[@michaelbruce6190]

This is absolutely fabulous 👍🏻

[@dashdastardly]

@@SNAFUDOCS Same here, Subscribed too. Best now & then Ive seen.

[@zenaidahuerta2001]

My grandfather Joseph Gonzales was a staff sargeant in the 274th Infantry Regiment-so he was here. He mentioned how cold it was. From Los Angeles, I believe it was his first time in snow. He was wounded by shrapnel during this time. Thank you for this video. I showed my relatives and it moved us to see where my grandfather was. I hope to visit one day to see this for myself.

[@chadanderson8692]

Your grandfather must have trained here in Oregon at camp Adair. I live close to where camp Adair used to be, and my grandfather trained there too. Different regiment, but same 70th division. What a treasure this video truly is. I wish you and your family good luck in life.

[@juliogonzales6356]

My Grandfather Julio Gonzales ( Martinez), with in this unit. Don't know if he was there but interesting coincidence on names

[@godschild3640]

@@chadanderson8692 Hitler’s houses over in Mexico the top 10 dictators were all minorities who invaded other peoples nations and killed my white family. Just like you are doing right now.

[@TheAceDestroyer]

I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the banner image for the video! Good heavens, stunning camerawork and editing!

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Haha! Thanks dude!

[@TuomasKujansuuPhotos]

These times should never be forgotten

[@andrewidiasmoro6865]

"they" were not there anymore, but still felt their presence until forever

[@AsvaldoAyus9419]

the ghost

[@ВасяСухарь-ш3ь]

"блажен тот, кто посетил сей мир в его минуты роковые..."

[@smartfortwo451]

These videos should be up for awards. The content and efforts to create these programs are amazing! You're appreciated!

[@CapybaraTut]

I barely could hold back tears especially when looking at faces of the civilians. Thank you guys for a video. It's a great job indeed!

[@kennethclaar922]

This should have a million hits .Gives me the most respect for the soldiers.

[@всемпривет-ш1м]

Germans or Soviets?

[@crazya3466]

All the bullet holes left on the walls of motel still there,RIP to all those men of our greatest generation.. cA

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

a generation of war cant be great.

[@cleveland2286]

​@@FMeyer-zg5mg one of the most arrogant replies I have seen to date A war and generation you weren't a part of, you have no right to criticize High school history class wasn't that hard, not like you would know though.

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

@@cleveland2286 oh u have the right, but i dont? well f off

[@crazya3466]

@@FMeyer-zg5mg ,no but those that served and gave there lives for us are great.. cA

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

@@crazya3466 and i say, those are the biggest idiots, there we are, 2 opinions....

[@frankcasey7423]

Unbelievable footage and absolutely amazing how you you meshed the two videos together to give us a “then and now” comparison! Absolutely brilliant work!!! I’ve never seen this done like this before! Excellent work, research, and presentation!!! You deserve an award for such brilliant work!!! Much appreciation guys!!! Both my grandfathers served in WW2 and one of my grandmothers as well. My one grandfather was in the 101st airborne div. and was a prisoner of war from the Battle of the bulge and I love to see pictures and videos from then and there and in France to see some of the places where my grandfather had been and fought at. Thank you for making this possible and I enjoy your videos immensely!!! - Frank Casey from Philadelphia, PA.

[@eliteaesthetics5170]

it always astounds me what we are capable of doing to eachother

[@megaoption]

Son of a gun guys, you brought tears to my eyes watching this. All those people that sacrificed and lived through hell. All the innocent people that were killed. It is so sad. I sincerely appreciate the amount of work it must have taken for you guys to do this video. I mean I'm just sitting on my butt watching this in awe and you guys did an amazing job. THANK YOU!

[@johnrees44..G4EIJ]

Just amazing.. Thank you.. I guess many hours spent editing with tired eyes...but the result is stunning.. Well done.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Thank you so much 😀

[@julespowell4896]

@@SNAFUDOCS Brilliant.

[@wolfgangrohe8426]

Very moving pictures, I am German and live in Germany. Whenever I still see traces of back then and imagine what it was like, I get goosebumps.

[@paulcarmichael596]

I really enjoy your programs. I am a baby boomer 72 years old born in 1951. Dad served in Europe for 5 years from 1941 till 1955. He started in England did all the countries from France to Belgium. He was in linen to go across the Remagen bridge. When it collapsed his group was kept in Belgium for Bulge push. I was thinking how he would enjoy programs which you show.My pop always loved his country. He passed in 1994 from a stroke but he was a patriot to the end. God bless you. I know that Pop would not approve of the lack of respect for our great nation. It is great to see you young people who show respect for our country.🇺🇸✝️👍

[@paulmcmichael7157]

For some reason, I found the juxtapositioning of then and now to be unbearably moving.

[@uptoolate2793]

Yes, I couldn't say it better myself.

[@alangabrieltojo8650]

The parallel between the old and present footage of that woman running with the baby carriage, really shocked me.

[@johnsimms4501]

This is truly an amazing video. The shot at the end showing your team entering the same window (that hasn't been touched since) as in the actual WW2 combat footage is one of the most amazing sequences I've ever seen. Well done!

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Thanks again buddy!

[@ivywilliams9427]

last house broken window remained untouched and left as it is. A BIG WOW

[@terrynixon2758]

The shutters and colour schemes are different, its been used since the war and then reabandoned but amazing footage nonetheless

[@coreyroberts2831]

@SNAFU DOCS the effort you guys put into the research and videos is beyond amazing! I almost feel as if I am there, hopefully someday I can be. I wish my grandfathers were still alive to see what you have done, both of them WW2 vets and 2 of the greatest men I have ever had the pleasure and honor of knowing. The world is missing the men of that generation right now, I know I sure am! Thank you so much for keeping the memories of our parents, grand parents, aunts, uncles and all World War 2 vets alive. Ordinary men called upon to do extraordinary things, we do not know them all, but we owe them all..... May they never be forgotten!

[@barryolaith]

Exceptional. The best and most accurate I have seen and the first I have seen using movie footage. The quality of the original movie footage is also outstanding. A really excellent job (and I've been looking at 'before and after' photos for decades). Well done, you pulled it off.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidwilson2561]

Amazing footage. The contrast between the horrors of wartime and the peaceful tranquility of modern times is testimony as why these brave boys fought for our freedom. Their sacrifice was not in vain.

[@myramillerphd370]

Brilliant and captivating! The parallel style is unique and realistic... I felt like I was there and feeling the emotions of the people. It is total art and history combined!

[@AereForst]

They rebuilt the city beautifully. What a ghastly war that had been.

[@hossdacopeland]

My dad was in the 70th division. Took his basic training at Camp Adair, Oregon. Then when shipped overseas he was transferred and made a casualty replacement for the D-Day invasion and was assigned to a different outfit. He ended up with the V Corp Forward HQ Company. Went from Omaha Beach to Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. Great video.

[@rothadrian1042]

Amazing. Its like you are in 4 th dimension. You see the past and present in the same time. You want to touch them nothing's happen. Amazing idea and project.

[@aminrachid2525]

When you see those walls and streets, you think that they are static without A soul, but they were a witness to sad human stories and pain only known to those who lived them .

[@RadekZielinski.]

You don't realise how much i want a time machine for myself... i legit will spend my whole life just exploring history.

[@GeneH339]

This is amazing. Wonderful to see how much you've grown as a documentarian through the years. Hard to explain the emotions experienced watching this. Thank you.

[@TomTebson]

This is amazing work guys. Keep it up, can't wait for more content. Greetings from Germany.

[@philchigges2955]

how you can't help feeling a connection to what these people suffered and sacrificed.war is a terrible, evil,cruel thing.god save us all!!

[@agita47]

First, I want to congratulate you on using WW2 film and present day video of the same locations rather than stills alone. It more hauntingly makes us feel like we have touched across 75 years to those young Gis and traumatized French people. I am especially heartened that young people like yourselves have the passion and appreciation of what our fathers and grandfathers did. I grew up with those 20 year old kids when they came home after the war. They went from saving the world to just getting regular jobs. My father in law landed at Utah beach with the 1st Army and came home with what we now call PTSD. He is no longer here now, as most of them are not. You are helping make sure what those forever young soldiers going through those farmhouse windows , are not forgotten. James Bradley wrote in his opening line in his book "Flags of our fathers" ..." Six boys called to me from half a century ago on a distant mountain and I went there" Clearly, you hear the same call. Keep doing the good work.

[@thebrightsided136]

Great video, you could easily forget that those hero's where ever even there.

[@jansolo55]

I'm Alsacian, and I know the village of Wingen-sur-Moder very well. Still today, we can find many vestiges of these battles...Ammunitions, weapons, helmets, and so on . And on many houses in Alsace or Lorraine, you can still see old bullets impacts ... This video is a great work, thanks !!

[@msb027]

This is amazing ! Thanks you so much for your devotion . Please keep up this momentous work !

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@kenlandon7803]

Breathtaking to see the past superimposed upon modern times.

[@joei4ever]

I see dead people everywhere... in 2020 it gives me chills seeing same locations 75 years later... great work

[@CovertRadio]

This honestly may be the most bone chilling and amazing thing I've ever seen. ESPECIALLY 2:28 where above the doorway, are 3 slightly larger stones. The stone on the right side has an hole, or indent in it. In the WWII footage,... the mother holding the small boy, directly above his head, is that EXACT SAME STONE!!! THE SAME SHUTTERS!!! Can you imagine the pain, confusion, and suffering those stones and shutters have witnessed? Now, they look as if they're asleep,... just relaxing in a sleepy countryside. But very few, UNTIL NOW, have realized their significance. UNREAL!!

[@johnmichael3740]

Very nicely done indeed, does feel like they are ghosts stuck in place.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Much appreciated!

[@robneil8284]

Outstanding effort - the hairs stood up on the back of my neck - quite an emotional watch.

[@warroach]

2:31 the bullet holes still remain on the wall as if it was yesterday

[@k7373]

I think they didn't fix it on purpose !

[@Top5Paranormal]

Execution spot maybe

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

In Berlin you can see a lot of holes in old statues and buildings

[@fghelmke]

Very well done! Congratulations! But also so sad! Today you just walk from France to Germany and you don't even notice. No need for war.

[@RCFantom]

This was the best then and now that I have ever seen, thank you for the fine work.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Wow, thank you!

[@theredmen1093]

One cannot imagine these things unless you are a soldier or live through the generation of war.

[@TomSmith-ls5rn]

My Father served in this war. They were and are true heroes. Another well done video Gentlemen. Thank you.

[@jean-pierrecharpentier2546]

2:20 There are on this house, 80 years later, still the impacts of bullets!

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Yes! Madness!

[@SCARSOFEUROPE]

Ever been to Europe? There are more holes than people.

[@ekanshgupta2421]

@@SCARSOFEUROPE why haven't ppl fixed it?

[@SCARSOFEUROPE]

@@ekanshgupta2421 because its history + it costs more then the holes

[@Bigman_GamingVR]

@@ekanshgupta2421 Some people do that so we can remember what happened there. To remember the sacrifices that happened to keep them free. One example is The White House in America. You can see bullet, cannon ball, and fire marks from the war of 1812

[@milenasantana4725]

É muito interessante rever lugares que no passado tudo que se passou ficou pra história 👍👍👍quem preparou esse vídeo meus aplausos pra vocês 👏👏👏👏👋👏👏👏👏

[@ronniewidener8701]

Best then and now comparison that I have seen. I really like the parallel video as I can stop each part and look at just how much things have changed.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@robertrairie2384]

That is the coolest footage ever.thanks for all your efforts 👌

[@baystgrp]

I am a military historian. I was a company commander in the Vietnam war. I come from a military family. This is one of the most impressive comparative documentaries of combat in the European zone then and now I have seen. You are to be commended for doing the diligence and preparation for this. It points out how war just tears up civilian environments.

[@Misses-Hippy]

I am impressed.

[@RagedStormz]

Amazing! As a 22 year U.S. Army veteran that served with the 7Oth in Iraq. This answered many questions and instilled more honor to be one of a selected few soldiers given the 70th Combat Patch before the units retirement. Amazing my friend Amazing. Thank you so very much!

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Thank you for your service! Glad you enjoyed this video. I would love to do more videos on the 70th Division

[@RagedStormz]

@@SNAFUDOCS all I can help with is some videos (non-Combat) and photos of places in Iraq where we (70th) we're at.

[@Chavez760]

Crazy to think that I graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp two days before the Tribute was put in place. Time......

[@SNAFUDOCS]

Congratulations buddy!

[@berniecom728]

What a fantastic job in filming in just about the exact spot now and then, RIP to all the American solider and the residents that live there, Again you done a great filming. Thank You. Bernie USA

[@pauljefferies2091]

I grew up with this generation who left their homes to go out and fight. They are almost all gone and I miss them.

[@janverbanck]

4:48 They don't make doors like that anymore...

[@anthonybragg4844]

Impossible not to watch and think of those who have gone before us. How do we compare today?

[@sharonray5418]

Seeing you find the exact house covered over by vegetation, gave me chills. How meaningful. My parents were born in 1925 and my father was in the Navy as a young man in the U.S.

[@tlk0216]

having lost ALL of my family in poland, i can say war is hell, most peoples that die are civilians not soldiers. Why do we let it still happen??????? This brings me to tears.

[@SNAFUDOCS]

War is hell

[@debw4481]

Heartbreaking to watch but very interesting to see the comparison. Very little has changed. Thanks for posting!

[@TheAmerican1963]

My Uncle served in the 502 1001st PIR ......he was such a kind man to me...... I never knew the hell on earth he went through.....and now with tears in my eyes I am profoundly grateful for not only his service but for the kindness he showed me as a child..... Rest in peace, Uncle Otis.....and G#dspeed........

[@premierhoner614]

Remarkable!!! Black and white videos like this, is priceless.. So beautiful and peaceful today. But going back in time, 80 years or so ago, was a whole different story. A very sad story when one mad man, who wasn't supposed to be born and his followers took away the beauty and the peace.. Thank you very much for your posting of this video. Hope many more young people will look at this, and say. Never forget and never again.. 😢😢From Capetown South Africa.......

[@nowopening1648]

I am French and I thank the American troops for having delivered us from the invader during WWII. I am grateful for their sacrifice. This video is unique! What work! Thank you as well.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

@Zayphax - In response to Germany invading Poland. They knew and invasion of France was coming. Hitler even invaded Russia after making a peace agreement with Stalin. Now go back to your children's toys.

[@SomeNordicMan]

You declared the war, you started it. This time Germany was strategically way ahead of France even when France had significantly larger forces.

[@nowopening1648]

@@AnyoneCanSee Right, thank you for your answer that I find out. Now is the time for peace and gratitude

[@nowopening1648]

@Zayphax What tension! Now is the time for peace and gratitude.

[@nowopening1648]

@@SomeNordicMan What tension! Now is the time for peace and gratitude.

[@jimduffy1967]

These time lapse videos are amazing,to see those same buildings there from the 1945 footage, fantastic work and bravo to all those brave allied troops who went through all of this ,I was born in 1958 only 13 years after the war ended which is the blink of an eye, that's probably why I'm fascinated by WW2 history.👏

[@florabraswell-nm1re]

My daddy fought in this war l am 76 l was born in a army hospital after the liberation thank you for working so hard on the videos it was amazing to watch Gods grace and blessings to you guys , 🙏🙏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RSTI191]

It's as close to time travel I will ever get in my lifetime..

[@johnglover4453]

The only complaint I have with this wonderful video, is that it had to end! Absolutely fascinating work!

[@annbol]

Continued great work. May we never forget the sacrifices our Dads & Grandfathers gave the world during the best years of their lives 17-30. God Bless the USA.

[@tapesidegaming7417]

Crazy, expensive idea, but an idea none the less. First off, analyze the footage to find focal length and distance (position of camera), then, get tracking data to mimic hand movements. From there, build a motion control rig (Arduino maybe?) that can mimic hand movements with the camera. Record those clean plates of the new locations. Overlay the footage of the soldiers (Upscale using AI, use DAIN to interpolate frames). Colorize the footage (most likely manually unless if an A.I. is developed by then), and mask out the background so only the people are left. What you are left with is those soldiers and people with the new backgrounds. I think it would be crazy if you could see them and what they would look like today if they were standing here now. Just a thought, though.

[@petshopboyspartnership]

absolutely AMAZING!!! Great work on this and would love to see more

[@pmccoy8924]

Absolute hell. All of us descended from people that either directly in the line of fire or lived in the turmoil that unfolded 39-45. Sons, husbands, brothers, uncles, cousins, sent away to chase machine gun fire. God bless them all.

[@NostalgiaHollywood60s]

I couldn't stop watching

[@TwiceAsVice]

And to think my poor Grandfather had to go through this... only for the next 2 generations to give the freedom they fought for away without a single shot fired. We should all hang our heads in shame for the insult to their sacrifices.

[@greyline1012]

We will never walk a mile in their shoes,but thank you for showing us where their shoes walked! Absolutely fascinating!

[@50StichesSteel]

Truly amazing...I felt like i was walking with ghosts finally getting to tell their story....Is this something you can continue to do please?

[@Galindogil1969]

Thank you for posting this video with out editing. The dead bodies on the ground should remind everyone that war above all should not be romanticized but with every once collective consciousness be very respected. Now I won’t put politics into this but I will applaud you for laying bear what war really is in this short post

[@jamestowell2499]

Thank you so much for that comprehensive video of the war. I really did appreciate it as my dad was in WW 2 in Italy.

[@sashaconrad3939]

This video is breathtaking. It’s so amazing to see all of these places as if it were happening before my eyes. My grandfather served in the Pacific, but this video reminds me of him and the other men of his generation who fought for freedom. Much gratitude to them and to you for telling their stories.,

[@adminmeusite7735]

people , preserv and reconstruction equal before ww2, with minimun diference

[@liamfeatherstone924]

You know how everybody from 16 years old got called up for war or you ended up in prison! Think of how many 16 year old would join now and how many would be in a JAIL Lot more in jail ill guarantee it

[@Prettywow72]

5:41 On the steps entering the church: What is going through your mind when you realize someone actually died on where you are standing?

[@terrynixon2758]

"Let's take a photo" apparently

[@xxsnakexx70]

Poor innocent souls..I cant't keep my eyes dry..Thank you SnafuDocs

[@Keith1962Griffin]

I'm sure there is a lot of research involved here, and a lot of walking. Are the people you question friendly?

[@leedsman54]

So much changed yet so much the same. Videos like this really make you realise the transitory nature of time. Everywhere we go we are walking in other people’s footsteps.

[@Anonymous-fj2uo]

It's amazing how the world moves on, very eerie to think about it to be honest. Makes me think about how in another 100 years or so what is so real and present to us now will only be but a distant past, either hidden or exposed in history books and old pictures. It definitely brings a sense of melancholy.

[@hypegaming1497]

3 hardest things to say: I was wrong I need help And Worchestishire sauce...