Operation Greif & the EXECUTION of Three German Saboteurs | History Traveler Episode 334

When the Battle of the Bulge kicked off on December 16, 1944, there was mass chaos and confusion with the surprise offensive that the Germans had launched through the Ardennes. Adding to this confusion was a group of German commandoes who made up a group called Panzer Brigade 150. As part of something called Operation Greif, these men put on American uniforms and were creating havoc behind the American lines. In this episode, we're talking a bit about Operation Greif and visiting the execution site and graves of a few of the men involved.
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[@Obizzil.]

Hey JD, where is the road with the Dragons teeth on it at? I am planning a trip and would like to visit there, thank you 🙏

[@WendiintoancientHistory]

Already happily subscribed. You do SUCH a good job each and every time. THANK YOU J.D, Eric, and everyone else that adds to your videos ❤

[@glennhelm9525]

It would be helpfull to state what articles of war were violated that led to their execution. It's obvious to many, but there is a good backstory, for historical reasons. Thank you for the video, always interesting.

[@donLatitisavanderworken]

Operation Barbarossa ( the Geman invasion of the USSR) started 22 June 1941 not 1940 as you stated

[@michaelcelani8325]

​@@donLatitisavanderworken...OK ...yes ..people get confused with Nassi take over of France in May 1940.

[@crazygame2724]

My mother was a US Army Nurse in the ETO. She was in the 3rd army after its activation. She told me the wounded men suffered greatly as their cases of frostbite were great and many men lost their feet due to cold conditions. Being in the war greatly impacted my mother. She was a 22 year old farm girl right out of nursing school when she went into the army. Off to Great Britain early 1943.

[@rabbitholesinc]

Thank you for making this time something more personal and tangible. So often it's easy to disassociate from the fact that these were individuals with emotions and who were human like the rest of us, responsive to the destruction going on around them. I can't imagine that, for me at least, that I'd have an easy time watching others' in that environment, regardless of what 'side' they were on. So, thank you for sharing.

[@roygarciaazborn64]

It's freaky to see the video of these men being lead to their execution and then almost eighty years later seeing their final resting places. Great video J.D

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you found it interesting!

[@Luis-bo2uj]

indeed

[@F_Tim1961]

There were two attempts at infiltration. Those captured in the first attempt were held and tried post war and released. Germany was warned not to do it again (probably via SWitzerland) and any repeats would result in executions. Germany tried again and you can see the result. The three were likely put in temp graves by US forces who just wanted to move on and then some farmer objected and the bodies/skeletons were removed to where you see them today. TE. Fidler

[@WarrenHolly]

Somebody needs to show this video to trump. That draft dodging coward.

[@michaelcelani8325]

...It is great what info and the sense of real time. " Being There" for us that you bring. It would be more real for me if you give the date you are filming to place the season, spring " summer, fall. Also we do not know what bridge you were on or what River it goes over. ..or what country you are in. . You also need a German to give us the pronunciations and proper ranks. I hope I am not nitpicking... Thanks again, I did enjoy the video.

[@johnvilliers5579]

Due to Op Greif, the famous British actor David Niven was asked by suspicious American sentries during the Battle of the Bulge, who had won the World Series in 1943, he answered, "Haven't the foggiest idea, but I did co-star with Ginger Rogers in Bachelor Mother!"

[@Calatriste54]

Bravo, John.. just heard that gem recently. Bravvoooo!

[@Baskerville22]

I wouldn't put much store in Niven's war stories. His 2 "memoirs" are replete with very doubtful anecdotes....including the one concerning Prince Ranier and"Grace".

[@Iazzaboyce]

@@Baskerville22 He was an actual Hollywood 'star of the silver screen' at a time when celebrities were far rarer commodities than today. He no doubt had a very unusual life.

[@matthias4450]

From what I read none of these men carried weapons. They were only used as a distraction. Wearing the US uniforms is ultimately what had them executed. Very sad!

[@michaelcelani8325]

​@@Iazzaboyce...Niven had no fear. !!! I have read his two books " The Moon's a Balloon " and " Release the Wild Horses " ( or something like that., which was a quote from Michael Curtees the director. ) His life was non stop adventure and travel. His was best buddies and housemate with Erroll. Flynn, who other actors despised especially John Huston. Both books are recommended, but I like. " Moon" better.

[@Mhops23]

Out of curiosity I googled Wilhelm Galland. He was a Luftwaffe Ace and credited with 55 aerial victories over the course of 186 combat missions. He was shot down and killed while attempting to intercept a flight of B-17's, however, they were intercepted by the escort of P-47's of the 56th Fighter Group. It's believed that Walker Mahurin was the American pilot who shot down Galland. As always, top notch content JD!

[@laurent214]

And he was the brother of the famous luftwaffe ace, general Adolph Galland

[@yesitreallyisme]

@@laurent214 He was also the brother of another ace, Paul. Another brother Fritz was also in the Luuftwaffe as a fighter pilot, he is credited with shooting down one of his own HE 111's was demoted and sent to Italy as a Feldwebel (Sergeant) He was an Hauptmann (Captain)

[@douglund6945]

Wilhelm-Ferdinand "Wutz" Galland (23 October 1914 - 17 August 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and fighter ace during World War II. He is credited with 55 aerial victories achieved in 186 combat missions. All his victories were claimed over the Western Front and in Defense of the Reich. This figure included seven four-engine bombers and 37 Supermarine Spitfire fighters. Born in Bochum, Galland grew up in the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. He joined the military service in the Wehrmacht in 1935, initially serving with the anti-aircraft artillery of the Luftwaffe. Upon his request in late 1940, he transferred to the Jagdwaffe (fighter force). Following flight training, he was posted to Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26-26th Fighter Wing) in June 1941. Flying with this wing, Galland claimed his first aerial victory on 23 July 1941 on the Western Front over a Royal Air Force fighter aircraft. He was made Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 5. Staffel (5th squadron) of JG 26 in May 1942 and in January 1943, Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of II. Gruppe of JG 26. Following his 34th aerial victory, he was nominated and awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943. Galland claimed his last aerial victory on 12 August 1943. On 17 August 1943, during the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission, he was killed in action following combat with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters from the 56th Fighter Group.

[@jaesbow]

Wilhelm and hid brother Paul both shot down and killed in combat. Brother Adolf survived and died in 1996.

[@Luis-bo2uj]

of course, Galland was a known ace

[@edsummers6869]

I remember in the 80's seeing the posts in the ground . The wall, I believe behind a garage, was covered in vines, and the ground was extremely muddy. I was on a reconnaissance looking for points of interest for a battle field tour, and we were told at breakfast in St. Vith that the posts were still in the ground. In the muddy pasture we turned and the wall, vines, and posts were just there. What an amazing site. It was entirely open. No fences or shipping containers. We then headed to Henri- Chapelle. Amazing day!

[@mikeneill6813]

Have you got any pics of your visit there? If so are they viewable anywhere? Regards.

[@andrewdoddington6939]

Can you tell me exactly where this location is? A Google Earth photo perhaps?

[@deanito1968]

I can’t imagine being a young 20 something and walking so stoically and calmly to my own execution. A walk through that cemetery reminds us that the millions of lost soldiers were boys. On both sides. That Komba was 17!

[@markturner6240]

That is heartbreaking

[@michaelcelani8325]

​@markturner6240. ...On the Eastern Front against Russians kids of 12 years age were killed being part of th. "Hiltler Youth "

[@mnj640]

As always old men sending young men to war

[@luckyguy600]

He still is.... sort of. Whereas all the others are in their 90s or dead now too. War sucks. It just does.

[@jaymac7203]

The little moments in history that have happened without most people knowing about them are fascinating.

[@luckyguy600]

Those pictures went viral. I got mine from a library book back in the late 60s.

[@CrossTrain]

"...I think I mispronounced that correctly..." JD 😂🤣 I've only gotten this far, but THIS was too good to not comment on immediately. Great stuff JD. I love it!

[@Dellboy56]

3 p.m. here in the UK. And that is the time when everything stops for a cuppa tea. Excellent timing, JD. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into these brilliant and informative videos.👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@paulw176]

The older I get the sadder the stories.

[@JovianLoop]

As you get older you realise how much life was stolen from these (mainly younger) men.

[@richardpate4732]

That's why older men are supposed to be wise enough to stop war and all it's waste. It seems our current leaders have neglected their duty to the young.

[@michaelcelani8325]

​@@richardpate4732...Yeah. !!! Every Time. ." !

[@michaelcelani8325]

​@@richardpate4732..." Old Men Talk"......Young men Die. "

[@franstrehlow4370]

This has to be one of my favorite History Traveler episodes! From the actual footage of the execution of the German saboteurs to the tidbit about Gen Bradley...so very interesting!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@bayricker]

Great video and great to see you've overcome the robbery last year to produce videos like this.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you.

[@suepalin9202]

JD: Wilhelm Galland was a brother of the German fighter ace, Adolf Galland, and was killed by a Thunderbolt from the 56th Fighter Group. And another excellent video!

[@thechurch5000]

I looked that up the minute I saw it I was like wait there was another Galland it has to be his brother.

[@suepalin9202]

Same response from me!@@thechurch5000

[@Jaycsee66]

Here is a link to his Wikipedia page. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm-Ferdinand_Galland

[@suepalin9202]

Thanks; it's an interesting read.@@Jaycsee66

[@BaikalTii]

this comment needs a heart and reply of thanks from the content creator. Wutz Galland was even known by his enemies at the time, from poor radio security.

[@1psychofan]

Wow! Awesome that you included that actual footage! What a story!

[@patm111]

I was surprised to see that out of the 39K+ graves, you stumbled across the grave of Wilhelm Galland, a Luftwaffe ace with 55 victories, but whose older brother Adolf Galland was one of the most famous Luftwaffe aces with 104 victories and Luftwaffe General of the Fighter Arm for most of WW2 until he was dismissed in early 1945 after a well-known "Fighter Pilots Revolt" against Göring. Wilhelm died in air combat with the USAAF in Defense of the Reich during the infamous Schweinfurt-Regensburg bombing mission on August 17, 1943. Another great video JD!

[@adriannarobeson4758]

It's amazing & tragic to see so many young lives cut short during that tragic time, and visiting the actual grave sites as I was lucky enough to do in Normandy just makes you speechless because when you are there you see thousands of crosses ✝️ headstones & that is just at one Cemetery, a lot different of actually being there because its actually more headstones than what you would actually see & imagine on TV or the internet for soldiers regardless what side they were on, and fascinating seeing the headstones of the Germans who were executed for being spies impersonating American soldiers extremely fascinating when looking at the footage of the German soldiers being led to the firing squad by American troops than seeing their resting place 80 years later , it's really a honor of sharing so many of these videos because most people will never have the opportunity to see them , themselves including me even though I been to Europe three times now & planning to return in 2025 theres still so much to see that you will not get a chance to see everything.

[@stephenpegum9776]

Yet another brilliantly researched & recorded episode JD & Erik (who was clearly somewhere in the background off camera). Thanks so much guys 👏

[@LewisSkeeter]

Haunting expression on that man's face before he was shot. An almost-smile and then the lowered eyes.

[@daleburrell6273]

...IT'S KIND OF SAD THAT THOSE GERMANS DIDN'T LIVE TO SEE THE AMERICANS FIGHT BACK, AND SEE GERMANY UTTERLY DEFEATED, DISMEMBERED AND OCCUPIED!!!

[@Chris-Nico]

Excellent research, JD. The big difference with American cemeteries and German cemeteries is that…… the Americans have Star of David gravestones.

[@user-rv8lg5oc6w]

I'm glad you pointed that out.!

[@25046106]

Fascinating. I visited the the British cemetery at Arnhem once, very sobering experience. Thanks for sharing

[@MrBradleyDavid]

It was a desperate plan launched too late to properly plan, staff, rehearse, and equip. Thanks for the on site view of the actual sites JD. It compliments what may be read in a book.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you’re enjoying it!

[@Luis-bo2uj]

indeed, if the weather would have been better for the allied airforces, the offensive would ve been put down with almost no effort.

[@michaelbruce6190]

That being said, it was an amazing feat of logistics by the Germans, especially that late in the war, to even be able to launch such a large operation.

[@robertbenson9797]

Excellent episode. If anything, it shows how terrible war is, on both sides. So many young lives ended too soon. My dad was in the 99th Infantry Division in the northern shoulder of the Bulge. There was an incident with a 2nd Lieutenant and an MP in that sector. While the MP questioned the Lieutenant, the MP noticed that he had his bars on. Often times officers would remove rank insignia while on the line. The Lieutenant knew all the answers to the MP’s questions, including current passwords. After a period of time, the MP relaxed a bit and offered a cigarette to the Lieutenant. As they were smoking, the MP said, “ Where did you go to OCS?” The Lieutenant answered, Ft. Benning.” The MP asked, “ Ft. Benning, where?” The Lieutenant answered, “Ft. Benning, Texas.” Another German infiltrator was captured.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Fake news ? Germans in a hurry and shooting the breeze with enemy ??

[@Eric-kn4yn]

German spies stop to pass the time of day and have a smoko break with the enemy sure they were begging to be captured and shot keyboatd warrior get a life

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Nazi spies in a hurry stop to shoot the breeze with enemy get a life

[@lowandslow3939]

It’s the little things that get you caught.

[@nickmalone1126]

Love your channel and so does my 14 year old son. Thank you for the amazing content

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@brucewood1827]

Great video JD. The OSS and SOE personnel faced a similar fate if caught by the Nazis. Torture for confessions committed by the GESTAPO was guaranteed for any allied agent or commando. I don't think that we, in turn, tortured those three German commandos. You gotta admit though, those men had guts.

[@julianroberts7116]

As a Brit, I love how you pronounce "Vee-hickle". 😀

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I didn’t know that there was another way to pronounce it. 😅

[@julianroberts7116]

@@TheHistoryUnderground We Brits might say something more like "veercle" never sounding the 'H'. It's all good mate it's just a bit of "potato/potah-to"! . Keep up the great work, I love your videos. x

[@jaymac7203]

​@@julianroberts7116 More like Veeyercle phonetically speaking lol

[@douglasb5046]

Lived in USA for over 30 years and still don’t pronounce “vehicle” the way the Yanks do.

[@senseofthecommonman]

Makes me think of the film meet the parents. Step away from the vee-hickle 😂😂

[@scottgainey602]

Thumbs up for the Battle Guide mention. One of my favorite history channels, besides yours of course. The detailed way they use maps and archives lay out and describe the battle is very informative and revealing.

[@MB-vu3ow]

And Snafu is also excellent.

[@robertdacquisto6871]

Awesome video, very sad to see such a massive graveyard. But I think it's good to see it, it really brings to light the insane scale of WWII.

[@senseofthecommonman]

The thing that’s always affected me in the footage is Manfred on the right, the way he swallows and his mouth hangs open. The enormity of what’s about to happen obviously hits him. He’s about the same age as one of my sons, very sad.

[@Oregoncoast30]

Thank you for sharing! When I was in Europe, I didn't get to visit the Lommel German war cemetery. It looks nicer and more well kept than the cemeteries I was able to visit. Its nice to see that each soldier has their own grave.

[@lilyrose9888]

What a fantastic channel. Thank you for all your hard work which it must take to bring such quality contents

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@dejanrados985]

It's Friday, almost 10pm,in my country and i just can't stop watching your videos,after discovering your channel,two days ago. God bless you!

[@MountainRaven1960]

Just an observation, these guys were buried in the same order they were lined up and shot.

[@derekstocker6661]

As with any conflict, sad days indeed, these soldiers died bravely for what they believed in and this was a great tribute to all the German soldiers in this cemetery who lost their lives in the belief that the world would be a better place, sadly, not for them. RIP to all the victims of war.

[@stephenrrose]

JD, you do such an awesome job! I'm always learning from your video's. Always making me dig even deeper! I love it! Very tastefully done. Thank you for all your time, effort, and thank you to your family while you do this thing called History!

[@novavirginia5370]

Outstanding! As a young (1950s) 2:40 student of WW2 I read about the disguised Germans and the execution of three in your video and knew only the basic information. Today I push a button and get a full detailed description plus locations of where it all happened- unbelievable! Thank you.

[@hmcvalesano]

This channel is the best! I have been binge watching like crazy! The music, cinematography, information is all at Ken Burns level. Also love the drone shots and editing!

[@lisalaine4478]

I've always been struck by how bravely the three men met their end, even marching in step to the execution scene. I've read a last request was granted to them: to hear Christmas carols sung by German nurses on the eve of their death.

[@stevedawson7649]

Very, very well done. Thank you. Most of us who have studied World War II have seen the movie clips of the execution of these men. Like most things in life, the backstory fills in so many gaps. Again, thank you for your hard work creating this episode.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

That was a crazy video, JD. Your stroll through that cemetery had my mind going about the possibility, that some of those early blitz casualties may have come across my Great Grandfather’s unit.

[@patriciaseybold7396]

Absolutely love your excellent videos. Blessings to you and yours. Keep up the outstanding work. 😀

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you so much!

[@frankmarullo228]

As usual another AWESOME video . Great job my friend. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@billballbuster7186]

Great story, my father told me it was operation Greif that kept Bradley holed up in his Chateau in Luxemburg for the duration of the battle.

[@Brendanno100]

Another great video, the editing is really professional love the channel 👍

[@kirkkeller2871]

Most excellent work JD! So grateful that you are sharing moments in history as you are. So valuable. Thank you for the invitation to join you as you continue to share your work. Well done sir. Well done! Any hope we will see videos regarding the economic toll citizens and communities took during the war? Hint hint.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

At some point. Thanks!

[@briantingley7316]

My apologies...I've been away from your fantastic channel too long....parts of this gave me chills...

[@hotbug597]

Another excellent job creating and producing this beautiful video. Again, you put faces on the conflicts, give us context and a sense of the immense loss of human life.

[@hollywheeler2925]

Please Please Keep Up The Amazing Work And Thank You So Much For All Your Time And Energy You Put In To These Videos I Love Them Thank You Again 💓💓💓

[@firstcitytraveler]

Thank you for detailing the lives and executions of the three men. I have seen videos of these being lined up and one or two showing more. This gives clarity to this story. Again thanks for your research into part of the Battle of the Bulge most never touch.

[@619sdbdub]

Was watching another contributor a while back and he mentioned that the "torch" monument represents the center of the cemetery. It has moved a couple of times in years after the war as more remains were found/relocated/consolidated. By far I've watched your channel back to when you were covering more of the civil war points of interest. Great Job!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Circling back to the Civil War and some other American sites once this series wraps up

[@SurferJoe1]

Amazing. Really intelligent and tasteful use of music here...extremely effective; it adds so much appropriate mood.

[@swgeek4310]

I enjoy always learning something from your videos.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad to hear it!

[@dawndickson2156]

Would be interesting to be able to obtain a list of the questions the servicemen were to ask at checkpoints. Informative video JD. And Joey does have a fascinating channel as well. Enjoy content from each of you.

[@jrranch9712]

Great job, as always. Thank yall for your hard work.

[@basschurink]

I went to Lommel and i was shocked. It was my first time visiting a german cemetery.

[@Hawkertempest1]

My first german War Grave visit was on the Somme from 1914-18. It was a mass grave that had been dug. I had been to see the grave of my great uncle, who was a New Zealander, buried at Bertrancourt Military Cemetery. That part of France and the old battlefields are a very moving and emotional experience.

[@russellmania79]

Very enlightening video sir.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you think so! Thanks.

[@Calif5150]

Another fantastic episode J.D. Your channel would be so awesome to put in to schools..Great Job

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much!

[@MB-vu3ow]

The culture of today’s educational system wouldn’t allow it.

[@fredbielawski2600]

Another good one JD keep it up and thank you for all you do very much appreciated

[@reloadncharge9907]

Another amazing upload…Thank you, Andrew

[@TheFoErocks]

Wilhelm Galland was a VERY famous fighter ace. THAT VERY picture is attached to his wiki page etc... I'm surprised he has such a typical headstone given his fame in the Reiche! Birth and death dates 100% align as well. What a find!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that I stumbled upon. Always learning something new.

[@indy6781]

again history that very few know about, thanks for sharing.

[@danferrell674]

This would made a great movie if it hasnt already, JD you could make a cameo!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! I like the idea of the movie. Not so much my cameo. We’d want people to actually watch it.

[@leedesigner1977]

I absolutely love this channel. Thanks JD. Lee UK

[@King-kt8lq]

Excellent job, great investigative reporting!

[@danferrell674]

These WWII videos are great. I thought Gettysburg was good!

[@pauldouglas3084]

Really enjoyed it mate gust been watching masters of the air part 4 can't wait for the next part

[@leoncsorba9085]

Excellent research and done so with compassion. Well done sir.

[@jakedepeuter109]

I'm happy that I could add to your documentation.

[@larkdawgg]

It's crazy, the subject matter of your last two videos was touched on in the latest Masters of the Air episode..

[@uwemobil8847]

That was a very interesting and very respectfully presentation with to me new locations, pictures and information of that occurence.

[@MB-vu3ow]

Another terrific video-thank you, J.D.

[@saifulsidek2724]

No matter if late 30 min,as always nice content.....thanks sir jd

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@bruceday6799]

The content makes the 'Like' button a tough call.

[@deckerbob]

Very well done segment, I always love your presentation, and how you present it to your listeners well done it’s almost like being there with you, thank you

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@ImageProMultimedia]

Important work you're doing. Thanks.

[@JennaCee]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@arjanberendsen2988]

Thank you JD as always

[@jamesschroeder969]

All I can say is Thank You for that

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@habanos2000]

18:40 JD I think you hit the nail on the head about the "diamond" in the iron cross. Clearly with some of the graves of the fallen dated from the early 1940's, it's easy to suggest that the column was constructed during the Nazi regime only to be denazified after the war.

[@rebelscumspeedshop8677]

JD, on your next trip to Belgium have you conciderd doing something on the 291 enginers? They are literally 40 some guys who held up the Peiper long enough for reinforcements to get there.

[@Mike.driessen]

Great episode again! 👍

[@luckyguy600]

Cool. Those square vents on the top of the wall stand out.

[@Columbiastargazer]

in 1969, Skorzeny claimed in an interview (in French) that he had 300 infiltrators it's on YT, in the series Les Grandes Batailles, "La Bataille D'allemagne"

[@ginskimpivot753]

History you can touch and feel - the closest thing we have to a time machine. Nice job. It's a chilling thought, but somewhere in the ground close by are the very bullets that did the deed.

[@huibertlandzaat1889]

Thank you for uploading

[@rickgregory9616]

I had always thought asking who won the World Series was more of a TV sitcom joke than anything else. But, if true as you mentioned, I'd be in a lot of trouble. I don't follow sports!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Quick thinking GI's would say right off "Look Mac, I don't follow baseball! Ask me something else!"

[@APPLEKING1]

I hope we can remember that the guys on both sides of the fence were young men in their 20's, and just soldiers fighting for their countries. God bless America.

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Great video JD very well done sir Thank you

[@mikesmeets4418]

You should have used the former military baracks entrance which allows you to stand right at it. Nice episode.

[@merlijnveijk855]

Nice video again JD. When I was there it was easier to get to the wall. I made then and now photo about the execution side. And you should one day visit the Ysselsteyn German cemetery. Its impressive eswell

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

On my list. Thanks!

[@MarenE1978]

Thank you very much for this interesting video and the pictures of the cemetery in Lommel. I was very happy to see the grave of my great-uncle.

[@Legendary_UA]

The same guy who pulled Mussolini out of Italy too, right?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yep

[@julieridenhour545]

I was really hoping you would have talked about the grave next to Bronny with the number on it. I find that interresting.

[@ranchstockstray8684]

That was a locator marker

[@josephwolosz2522]

I just love Bastogne❤ Its great to see content that has solid research. It's amazing what men would do for their country. Some humorous stories came about the roadblocks and Security checkpoints.

[@enriquemireles8947]

Than you very informative. How eerie that the wall of the execution has black stains resembling human shadows.

[@kevken3293]

A very emotive video thank you, it proves the point that war is stupid and eventually pointless.

[@Modus888-if9yj]

I love history and your Channel is Fantastic Thank you sir 🔥

[@cooliocoolio]

Excellent video... Reminding people how brutal we, as human beings, can be against one another... So many lives vanished in vain during WW II... So many fears, so many cries, so many hopes, wo many tears.... May we never repeat such horrible things again... I personally doubt so, but my heart wishes for all of us a world like that....

[@davidlynch9049]

Thanks, very interesting and well done. As a Canadian now living in Munich, Germany for several years, I am very interested in the stories of WWII on both sides.

[@mrbrawlpowder7736]

Top tier videos! Keep it up

[@baldophil1386]

Wilhem -Ferdinand (wutz) Galland ..