The Eagle's Nest: Looted Artifacts & Engine Rooms | American Artifact Episode 68

As WWII was winding down, one of the prizes that U.S. soldiers were targeting was Hitler's Eagle's Nest. The soldiers who got into this place walked away with some interesting souvenirs. We're bringing some of them back to show at the very spot where they originated from. Also, we're taking a RARE look at the engine room of the Eagle's Nest, which is inaccessible to the general public. Much to see here!
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@Liz-cmc313]

Incredible to have those artifacts. You and Erik are terrific researchers. This series needs to be shown in schools.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@simonsmith1974]

Totally. I think every school in the world should show these videos.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

They are working on their 1619 workbooks.

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

@@TheHistoryUndergroundthanks for quality content

[@powercatjeffy]

The picture of the soldier with the key was pretty awesome. You could tell by the look on his face just what a thrill it was. This Eagle's Nest series is amazing! (not that they all aren't)

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Got one more coming after this one.

[@auxmike718]

I wish the old lock was still in place and that those keys still worked!

[@Hairnicks]

You guys are second to none, your enthusiasm and knowledge is inspiring and I love the way you take artifacts back to their source, it brings history alive.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@clubjed6276]

My grandpa made it to grepplin Germany, I think that's about 50 miles from Berlin, but got rifle grenade shrapnel real bad. It was in April of 45 so he almost made it. He survived spent the rest of his time in hospital in France

[@clubjed6276]

Oh and our family has always been in York pa, so not far from Gettysburg. I'll be checking out your museum soon. I been to Gettysburg plenty of times but never to that war museum

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting.

[@DustinWiseM1]

Thank you JD!! Love what you and Erik do with these artifacts. Bringing them back to original location really helps relate back to the time period and understand the history. Keep up the great work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@auxmike718]

It takes guts, too! Thank God nothing was confiscated or reclaimed!

[@1psychofan]

The keys? Seriously Erik? 🤯 WOW! Are you kidding me? Unreal! What an amazing thing!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty wild.

[@outlawnightshift2371]

Guys.....I really dig your stuff. Writing, production, music, knowledge.... Good Job

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks.

[@phyllishershkowitz3806]

Seeing artifacts traveling back to The Eagle's Nest with Eric was fascinating. Thanks JD for bringing me along with you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Our pleasure!

[@mikeb837]

Were the artifacts left there. Or just temporarily brought back?

[@palehorsesmith5474]

Geez.. I can hang out with you all day long probably a few days.. it's just crazy how this stuff is so deep within us our interest

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

[@fucKlantifa73]

you never, ever ever ever Ever disappoint. Fantastic episode.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@e.s.bryant765]

I have a great fascination with this series. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@j1st633]

Wow. Brought chills watching this presentation. If one goes to Munich take a tour. Absolutely a worth while education experience.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely a must see if you're in the area.

[@_Drewski2]

Man, I’m hooked on these videos. Bringing history alive one day at a time! Keep up the great work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@BigLisaFan]

I recognized that engine right away! I saw it in Das Boot! I would have loved to hear it run. Loved how Eric said the door locks were changed because someone took the keys. LOL Amazing souvenirs those guys got. The candlestick holder was great. The things it saw and witnessed. Too bad none of those things could talk, imagine the stories?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@simonsmith1974]

I think I'd flip out if a candlestick start talking.

[@ComeonRefsAcademy]

As combat veteran when i watch these I just know the guys lived for each other and memories couldnt be forgot.. how do you not get emotional at these places

[@terryeustice5399]

JD the pieces brought back to the Eagles Nest were great. The Keys,piece of marble Fireplace and the window crank. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad to share it.

[@stephenrrose]

JD, you and Erik rock! That is so cool about bringing the artifacts back to their original location! Love the picture of Veteran Brad Freeman holding the keys to the door! Keeping History Alive! Oh and what a view! That never gets old!!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@hoagland1943]

Both of you men make a good team. It makes the video much more interesting.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you think so!

[@andreasfiege8388]

Great episode again. Bringing the keys back is quite a thing. When I had a tour there, I saw the engine room too. Seems a story they tell everyone to feel special.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

The keys were probably my favorite.

[@garywanamaker2253]

I served in the US Army in West Germany from 1987 till Oct 1989 when the Wall came down. I love watching these videos. I can tell you that is amazing forests and mountains there

[@peterfadden4418]

Great to see artifacts returned to their place of origin!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that we could share it.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Did you leavem at their place of origin or wingem back to finders stock ¿?

[@timf2279]

The generator room is interesting. Seems like it was locked up and kept in great condition. Great video!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah. Not something that is seen often.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

M A N Diesel, still wagon ticking strong.

[@truracer20]

It's likely that someone from the motor pool or an engineer was stationed in the engine room to keep the power on. That would explain the complete original tool set. Many of those tools are probably sized specifically for the fasteners on that engine. And even if they are standard metric sizes they would be a necessity for American GI's to be able to work on it, since American GI's wouldn't have metric tools on hand.

[@nanmattingly6402]

Your videos of Germany's artifacts/buildings is so fascinating. I watch in awe. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@munchkin8742]

I stood just where you are - great memories of a fantastic history tour we made from 2019!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty stunning place.

[@bobsacamano2435]

Great video!! Those original keys are incredible. Wow, what a gem! btw - if those keys were to be taken over to Rick Harrison at Pawn Stars, I'm confident he would go as high as $20.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! Best I can do.

[@jmchinch]

“ let me call a buddy of mine that knows EVERYTHING about German household security devices”

[@bobsacamano2435]

@@jmchinch And who happens to be 5 minutes down the street, just waiting for such a phone call.

[@sandramosley2801]

What a gift to have the two of you working together. You’re not only teaching history, you’re making it. The drone shots are staggering.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Our pleasure!

[@Warhawknm]

@@TheHistoryUnderground would love to join you two sometime and explore history! Pa resident!

[@brucebarker7865]

These videos of the eagles nest are awsome I never knew of that place .that's why I love your channel to find out things like this. Keep it up you are my favorite you tuber. I always look forward to the next videos.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.

[@petercliff4023]

I went to the Eagles Nest a few years ago and it's well worth a visit. This is a brilliant episode! Thanks JD and Erik for a super series.

[@dougthompson5449]

I saw it from a distance back in the 1980's but wasn't allowed up to it back then.

[@Jerry-fn5nx]

All those relics are really cool! Love the generator room with the original equipment. Seeing that old Diesel engine is fascinating and love how all that still works

[@SmedleyWarIsaRacket]

Yea siemens actually helped the national socialist in Germany just like corporations in america helped the Government with the covid narrative and the attempts to inject everyone with chemicals. Search "Siemens & National Socilaist"

[@calvinnichols3607]

I was on a tour in around '97 or '98 and the tour guide told me he had been on tours when older men would approach the fire place and pull out a red rock from their pocket and try to form it on the mantel of the fireplace. You sharing this video is chilling to me.Thank you! He also said some would take out there .45's to chip off pieces of it.

[@curtvona4891]

Another excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@jdhaase1417]

I miss spoke earlier. THIS might be my favorite video of 2023! I’ve followed some of your other videos from Normandy. I had an opportunity to visit the Beaches of Normandy in 2013 along with some bunkers, the WWII museum and the town (forgot the name) where the paratrooper got hung on the church. What a neat experience for you to visit many of the locations from WWII. I appreciate you sharing!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@suzyqualcast6269]

St Mere Eglise.

[@psychmike1717]

Wunderbar. I like it when Erik returns artifacts to their original locations. So interesting. Can't wait for the next episode of this series.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you're enjoying it!

[@charleybenson4969]

I am so glad you got to visit the Eagle's Nest! I have been waiting for this video since the preview at the beginning of the year! I love your videos!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Be sure to check out the first video that we did there. Link in the description.

[@charleybenson4969]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I watched it as soon and it dropped 😂

[@BleedEaglesGreen023]

It's crazy how each artifact can tell a story of its own.

[@sharonnygaard8862]

So glad I could see this presentation. I’ve been to the Eagles nest many years ago and enjoying your program.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnnywest1735]

These last few videos have been awesome , keep up the amazing work on this incredible place 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Got one more Eagle's Nest video on the way.

[@patrickbush9526]

You never fail to deliver 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I appreciate that!

[@echohunter4199]

I’m a retired US Army Infantryman and fought in two wars as such. In May 2003 we downloaded our vehicles at Cross Sabers in Baghdad, Iraq and stayed there for over a month. Exploring the government buildings around the stadium and zoo was like walking through a post apocalyptic movie scene, there was a lot of carnage all over the place and we were still finding dead Iraqi soldiers as the summer heated up. The Ministry of Defense building was looted and how can I politely describe this, there was fecal matter all over the walls and floors from local Iraqis as they displayed their anger for their government. Like others, I have a few very unique mementos of my time there but nothing major. We had to go downtown to secure a museum but it was destroyed and looted by the locals so it was pretty useless. I also spent 6 years in the 2/502nd and met the Band of Brothers Veterans a few times when they came to Germany for their occasional visits, we shared some good stories about the weird stuff we experienced during war.

[@Chard-O]

" Had to be re-keyed because some American took the original " 🤣🤣 Simply amazing artifact!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha!

[@Disco_opp420]

History of the past, should never be forgotten, an absolutely amazing video thank you x

[@GhostRider247]

Absolutely mind blowing as always , my god i'd love to visit here so much , one day i will hopefully ..thank you

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@GhostRider247]

@@TheHistoryUnderground it's absolutely fantastic, you can see why they choose that spot the view is just out of this world not to mention the history, aww man so envious, you take care and looking forward to your next video !!!

[@joshua.snyder]

Man, I'd be nervous to bring such things back.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

We were extra cautious :)

[@joshua.snyder]

​@@TheHistoryUnderground No doubt! Reuniting the relics of history is really neat. Thanks for the tremendous work.

[@Mist3rData]

I just love video's like this! Original artifacts combined with awesome backstories.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffparker3334]

My family, while stationed at Hahn AFB, took a spring vacation to this area. Seeing a place where you actually stood as a 15 year old brings back great memories. Thanks for a great video.

[@relicrecoveryspecialist16]

Love the videos and the relics. It reminds me of all the things I found and continue to find regarding the Civil War metal detecting and also collecting of Civil War and WW2 items

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@longmowervideo]

That is so cool! What a unique way to visit a historic site!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@keithsanders2792]

JD & Erik, absolutely enjoy your historic videos. Learning much. History is forever the teacher, good or bad.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

I went to Berchtesgaden, but didn't go up to the Eagle's Nest, as it was a very low cloud cover and my wife thought we shouldn't take the time to see it -- So I'm happy to see it in your travels, and how interesting to see the artifacts back in the rooms where they came from. Another great job. I'm surprised at the quality of your audio when you're outside and the wind was blowing - but you had not even a trace of wind noise! Keep up the good work, and I'll look forward to getting back to Gettysburg and going to the Gettysburg Museum of History.

[@darkoflight4938]

Again an amazing episode! I just sit like on needles every time these artifact stuff goes on. Thank you for this guy´s. That dieselroom I´ve seen before, nevertheless just look at the state it all is in, pristine! I´ve seen "after looting pictures" from the Nest and it was surprising how much were taken. Ceiling, different fixtures, handles, doors even those wooden panels from the Eva Braun room. I´m not so sure if those that are there today are original, not much else is. What a building...

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@cyndiebill6631]

Can’t imagine what would have happened to that beautiful fireplace if they hadn’t stopped taking pieces from it. I love it when Eric brings the artifacts back to their original places. It just makes it more real when you see them in their place of origin. Thank you agin for this amazing look at history.👍😁

[@TheYeti308]

I hear you .

[@Patriot-American]

A hearty thanks for sharing this history with us. It is something to see those artifacts back where they were originally located. The stories they could tell if only they could speak!

[@HistorySavior1941]

Talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity! Awesome JD!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty wild.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Absolutely Incredible. You know, I can almost promise you that just about any major network on cable that routinely produces WW2 content would have loved to use these artifacts in one of their productions. Think The History Channel, etc. I will even go as far as to say that these artifacts are so unique with very such very clear provenance that the budget for such a production might have been in the ball park of $200,000 - $300,000 dollars easily if not more. Basically, It would have been a very big deal and made into a very big deal. "Keys to the Eagles Nest." .... that has to be a Top 10 WW2 relic easy. Right up there with Hitler's pistol to Rommel's Africa uniform, to other incredible war trophies. Amazing.

[@Ugnaught82]

In early 1946, my father was leaving Japan after being there on occupation duty for about 4 or 5 months. (He was in the 4th Marines) He was at the docks with hundreds of other Marines, and this officer gave a short lecture about how they were not allowed to take looted items home, and gave a list of what was allowed or not allowed. He said there was an enormous amount of loud and angry behavior as the men began to dig through their bags. After a while there was a pile of stuff as high as he was tall. He too pulled a few things out, but was betting they they would not individually be search, and he kept much of what he had. No one ever searched their belonging and he said there was later bitter complaints as they traveled across the ocean. My father had, during the war, sent much of what he found home, as it was too difficult to carry with him. He had picked up a Japanese rifle, and sent it home, but had to carry it with him for weeks as he had a terrible time finding a box that it would fit in.

[@simonsmith1974]

Do you know what kind of rifle it was? Japanese artifacts of WW2 fascinate me slightly more than the German ones. Dunno why, I think it's the attention with which the Japanese make things.

[@Ugnaught82]

@@simonsmith1974 It's an Arisaka, made in 1938, the strap has some Japanese writing in yellow, I assume it to be the former owners name. My father picked it up while on a patrol deep in the jungle, but I don't remember what island, possibly Saipan. He was involved in those patrols looking for Japanese Holdouts there, and I know several of the men in his platoon were killed. The Imperial Chrysanthemum is intact and not ground off. I still have the paperwork giving him permission to send it home too.

[@simonsmith1974]

@@Ugnaught82 that's an impressive piece of history you have there. I bet it looks amazing.

[@dradden1556]

You are truly blessed to be able to do that for a living. Keep up the interesting topics. Good job!!

[@denflyr]

Love it y'all! Bought the two behind the scenes books on the Eagles Nest and Obersalzburg. Loved seeing the diesel aux generator! Just beyond cool! I'm assuming it still works? Even crazier some 83 years after it was manufactured! Thanks as always for such amazing content!!!!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

There's a KZbin video of a demonstration of that diesel engine being fired up. Do a search and you should be able to find it, it's pretty interesting!

[@ferrari2k]

Your videos are really breathtaking, I like the details and you can sense the amount of preparation going into them. Thanks for your hard work! :)

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you very much!

[@lizzapaolia959]

Outstanding video 👌. Thank you for sharing these outstanding videos. Returning those items removed to the Eagle's Nest shows integrity on your part Hope people learn about history and integrity. God bless you both 👌🙏

[@tishw4576]

Thank you for these videos. My husband and I are in the middle of planning our own WW2 trip and, so far, your videos have played a big role on where to go.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

So glad to hear that!

[@backachershomestead]

Gotta say this was a awesome video. There's kind of a erie feeling watching this knowing who's footsteps you have walked in/ over. The decisions made there.

[@Chris-km8ln]

Your channel is simply the best! Thank you for these wonderful and historic videos, if I were a history teacher I would incorporate these into my classes. These bring a real presence to these historic places.

[@normahird9059]

Your videos bring to life the past. For that I thank you. Did you know that Hitler never toured a concentration camp? He had blinds on the windows of his car. The blinds were drawn when his car approached the concentration camp. How is your son?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Never heard that. My son is well.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Why would he, he was well acquainted with what being banged up was all about.

[@hoagland1943]

Once again, fantastic video. Bringing the original items back (with detail) to the exact spot where they were once used. Great video guys.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@falcon9158]

You do such a good job of making each video separate. I really appreciate your work!

[@PCPAyLOAD]

As I watch this series, and given the tragedies ongoing in Ukraine, stories like these need to be told. Unbiased education of the past on this dark period in human history is more needed now, then ever. Such a beautiful place shrouded with such evil under-currents would make a great bit of educational content for our younger generations curriculum. If our public education system and social medial handlers weren't so preoccupied with putting knee pads on everything, they would see the massive value in teaching this. Great work as usual. We have your back!

[@elchapito4580]

What does this have to do with Ukraine? Nothing at all.

[@PCPAyLOAD]

@@elchapito4580 I suggest a history lesson on the comparisons between the behavior of the Russian army in Ukraine and the German Army as they moved east through Europe as it pertains to the treatment of civilians and war crimes. Its eerily similar. I was making a comparison of the methods and mentality of the Nazi's and how Putin is sitting on his high throne doing the same thing to the Ukrainian people. It was a comment on the entire series of videos not this Eagles Nest video alone. Its simply where I made the comment. If you read and understood where I was coming from in my original comment, maybe you wouldn't feel the need to troll me.

[@simonsmith1974]

@@PCPAyLOAD totally agree with all you say dude. If you ever get a chance I recommend reading "das Führer" or "the Führer". It details how Hitler took power and how he conquered Europe the way he did. Exactly the same kinda tactics a certain VP is trying in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

[@auxmike718]

The schools are more interested in helping children choose a gender they want to be than serious, important things like history.

[@TheYeti308]

@@elchapito4580 Right .

[@suzannewhittaker9751]

This was such a cool video. I love that other people are geeking out on this stuff too. I think I found my peeps lol.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@NV555_82nd]

Well done.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@1psychofan]

Ok~I am blown away……I am watching this again! SO COOL!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

:)

[@SueProv]

This is mi d blowing. Eric has some amazing artifacts.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty wild.

[@alcom3101]

Beau Travail comme d'habitude🔬🍀🌐🎬Alex France🙏🌌

[@nadiabrook7871]

Hi Alex!! XXXX 💗

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

A fun and well-done video! Thanks! Although I take issue with the term "looted," that's a bit extreme. The GI's themselves preferred the term "liberated!" 🤣🤣🤣 Believe it or not that diesel engine still works! There's a KZbin video out there showing a contemporary demonstration start-up. I forgot to mention in the last video that "Golden Elevator" is an atonishing piece of craftsmanship! Thanks again!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

This episode should have a millions views.

[@edwardstd52]

Great place to visit. Been there quite often. First time was in the late '70s when I was staying at the AFRC Hotel Platterhof down below. The road up the mountain was closed so I hiked up and got as far as the tunnel to the elevator. Everything else up there was closed. Couldn't make that climb anymore. LOL

[@jeeps7er]

"This will blow your mind" is an overused saying that is normally a portent for disappointment. But not here, I found this completely fascinating. You always seem to unearth details that are not seen at these sites anywhere else. I'm fascinated with this whole area and have been many times. For it's history, it's countryside, it's sense of atmosphere. Please keep them coming. P.S. Is there any way you could determine what is happening with the Zum Turken? I was one of the last to stay there before it was sold and I'd really like to see it reopen as a hotel one day. There seems to be a dearth of information on it's eventual future on the net.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

The current state of the Zum Turken and what is going to happen to it is a mystery. Even to the locals. Really hoping that some radical doesn't have it destroyed.

[@jeeps7er]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Indeed. It cost them over 3.5 million Euros , it would surely be madness to destroy the history it contains, although I know the German authorities ahve described it as "historically contaminated" . I remember sitting alone at night in the bar of the Turken where the ghost of a German soldier was supposed to roam. So atmospheric, you could imagine the SS and Gestapo officers there back in 1944/5. Thank you for the reply, nobody seems to know the new owners intentions.

[@Liza03V]

I hope many artifacts make their way back home. They belong to German history and a rwminder to all of us that peace and happiness must always prevail in humanity.

[@ryancooper2826]

This is a place I'll probably never get the opportunity to visit in my lifetime. Thank you all for what you do!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure! Thank for watching!

[@larrypark9047]

Awesome work guys!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks a ton!

[@rayoeler3055]

Being I seen this place twice ! Still amazes me still today ! I appreciate this video because of the ones who never been there can appreciate the value of history !

[@donaldhoot7741]

I do not blame soldiers for wanting souvenirs. Thousands of their friends had given their lives to get there. They were feeling triumphant and a bit vengeful. Great video!

[@jimhenry5107]

I watched your video of the Eagles Nest and I remember being there in 1962. My dad was in charge of the Consulate he was given that assignment in '61 appointed by Dean Rusk and JFK. My sister and brother and I commuted daily from Salzburg to the U.S.Army school in Berchtesgaden. I remember the the walk up to the elevator especially, but being 9 years old I didn't remember all the gold in the elevator. A little more history about Salzburg, Kennedy closed the consulate so we were then stationed in Frankfurt Germany. Then when Richard Nixon came thru Salzburg he reopened the Consulate. It's probably too late to mention but the salt mine in Berchtesgaden was a fun day trip.

[@Roller_Ghoster]

Amazing. Im almost speechless! A local museum were I live has the key to Colditz Castle. JD this content is top notch and the drone footage is just mind blowing

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow! What museum is that?

[@Roller_Ghoster]

​@@TheHistoryUndergroundRoyal Ulster Rifles Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lt Richard Morgan RUR, British Army, "liberated them" when he was liberated by the US 69th Division on 16 April 1945. They have some amazing stuff. They have Josef Kramer's (commandant of Bergen-Belsen) bullwhip. The Royal Ulster Rifles were involved in its liberation and from memory arrested Kramer too.

[@richelias2973]

Excellent as usual. Thanks

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@josephclark4999]

My nephew and a friend are going there in June. I have been showing your videos to him. He says he can't wait and your videos are helping him see what he wants to see.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@jetsons101]

JD and Erik, thanks for keeping history alive, you guys are doing more good that you may realize. The Eagles Nest is on my bucket list, this vid is like a teaser for me... Thanks to JD and Erik for all their hard work.....

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Hope that people are sharing the content with others.

[@jetsons101]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I do my best to spread the word..... So much history, so little time.....

[@stevenallen551]

Another great episode, loved it!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinebenezer8494]

Loved the piano background at 9:52 johannes bornlof perfect choice. Very nostalgic

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@beckybanta126]

Still trying to wrap my head around how such beauty could house such evil. However did they get the diesel engine up the mountains (I suppose in pieces, big pieces!)? TU for your study of history & details + taking artifacts to their original sites.👍😊

[@suzyqualcast6269]

With D E T E R M I N A T I O N

[@jackiemack8653]

Steam engines on top of mountain in Montana in Absaroka Beartooth wilderness. Used to pull gold out of mountains. Don't know how they got those up on mountain either.

[@AndrewJackson-rx6ld]

I visited the Eagles nest in 1991. Absolutely stunning view to bad that it was built for such malevolence. Love your channel. Thanks.

[@greggriffin1]

Thank you once again always great vids.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that.

[@joshrawlings2621]

The Curators would be so thrilled by your Intentions & Actions. Great Content….👍

[@missionpassed4584]

To think that all over the world is parts of the Eagles Nest, including cutlery, chandeliers, chairs, parts of the fire place etc, like puzzle pieces, all sitting in museums and peoples houses enough to pretty much restore it to how it originally was bar any permanently damaged items, I love how you have brought some of it back, it brings the actual WW2 soldiers stories to life rather than just hearsay.

[@magarthur3420]

I swear when I was a kid there was a fancy restaurant with a downstairs wine bar inside the Eagle's Nest. I remember the bathrooms being immaculate. Maybe I didn't visit the Eagle's Nest? This was 20 years ago.

[@robertwomack6015]

Such an awesome thing to see….thank you for taking us along 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You bet

[@mr.tall-man1573]

No flies were harmed during the filming of this video. It was already dead. Great video and great series fellas!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha!

[@thumpershd]

Thank you for your indepth look at the Eagles Nest. Very much appreciated!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You bet!

[@jeanlilley3139]

Thanks for this snippet of long ago. I love these bits of history lessons.

[@ltkreg]

05:14 My grandfather was a German Immigrant to the United States who left Germany not long before you couldn't. He worked as a tool and die maker for GM for years. When I saw that bench with all the tools I instantly thought of my grandfather. 😊

[@jackpitw]

Hard to comprehend that so much evil co-existed with this beautiful location.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely.

[@trainnerd3029]

They were evil psychotic people of a man… can’t deny they had good taste!

[@LassieFarm]

It's only evil if their side lost. History is written by the victors 👍

[@Roller_Ghoster]

@@LassieFarm and twisted by the losers. Dont try that re written nonsense on a history channel because you'll just be made to look stupid which you already appear to be.

[@bullhead900]

@@LassieFarm Untrue, What they did was true evil.