US Army got AMBUSHED in these Ardennes Woods

We return to the Ardennes forest and find evidence of the German attack that happened here 75 years ago. Clear traces of this armoured attack are still present in these woods today. The US troops got ambushed and had to fight back hard.
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[@joebrown1382]

My dad fought there & his brother was killed there. I wish I was there to feel the presence of my father I'm sure I could feel it. I'm a 75 year old son. Have always loved your channel with WW2 history.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hey Joe, big thank you to your family for their service. Great to hear you're a fan of the channel. Take care!

[@Phoenix258]

Good work, brutal fighting in the Ardennes. The German war machine was still just as agressive even facing defeat. Dad and brother would have had a real tough time, salute!

[@joebrown1382]

@@Phoenix258Thanks. I never asked him about the war, wish I had. He did once tell me he hadn't taken off his boots for 10 days.

[@69xxmiiikexx86]

@@joebrown1382 god damn that's rough

[@toddreynolds8875]

Joe. My dad was right there also. First day probably with your dad and uncle. , these men where what you call heroes , my dad didn't tell many stories. But once an awile we would get him to talk. About it. Im his youngest son at 50. He would be 100. Now. Hope they all get to rest in peace now. , my wifes dad is still with us in good shape at. 94 yrs old. He was tail end of ww2 last 6 weks or so. With big red 1 , then stayed as outside door honer guard at Nuremberg trials

[@j1st633]

Always appreciate the actual photo of the item you refer to.

[@x2lls]

I fully agree. Last year I gave one of my grandsons my metal detector as I no longer use it. I also gave him some of my finds from way back in the 70's. They were ww2 stuff like we see here. The only difference is they were found on English soil. possibly dumped as excess after the conflict but may also have been at some point, in the possession of the local home guard . They were scattered in a ploughed field in Bedfordshire, Arlesley, to be precise. Both hand grenades I found were deactivated, charge and detonator removed. I've sent links to grandson where the finds I gave him match what these gents here do. I just hope it kicks off a spark of interest in our joined up history.

[@alsanchez5038]

My dad fought there as part of the 12th SS-Division. He was 17 years old and knocked out two tanks in close combat. On the retreat he was badly wounded and his life was saved by the Americans. Even after 60 years he really got nervous when he heard the noise of a tracked vehicle live a bulldozer.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

My uncle was there with the US 75th Infantry Division. He did not share a lot about the Battle of the Bulge, with his kids. But later on he did share with his brother's and sisters. For both sides it was "HELL." Stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus.

[@BlueLineChop]

I think it’s always interesting when y’all find much older things than world war 2. A lot of people aren’t aware lots of wars were fought in those locations.

[@CurtisAClark]

True. Plus troops from WWI marches or traveles the area as well.

[@BlueLineChop]

Curtis Clark yep. It’s just cool when they find coins and such from even Roman times

[@henryk1031]

BlueLineChop I would love to metal detect in Europe so much human activity over so long have no idea what you could find.

[@BlueLineChop]

Backyard Random yeah me too. I’ve been to Europe so many times but never could go detecting

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

BlueLineChop so very true.....

[@MetalMaxWW2]

Wohoo, another adventure! Great to see more western front! The quality of the video as usual, incredible, keep em coming!

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hey Max, thanks for watching! Cheers.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

This was another amazing video. My uncle fought there he was a US army medic. Your videos inspired me to get into metal detecting and I also get a sense when you are detecting at the battle of the bulge all the lives that fought and died and also survived both American and German, and where my uncle was, it's a beautiful place with tons of history. I am retired us army also.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

@@tracymesser296 thank you, my pleasure

[@mats7492]

My grandfather fought there.. on the german side.. luckily he survived.. he never talked about it.. can’t imagine the horrors he must’ve seen... war is hell... and war knows no winners..

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

I agree. Glad that your grandfather made it out okay!

[@markhewitt4307]

My grandfather also fought there. He was US Army. My grandfather would never talk about it either.

[@frankgambino6186]

I am glad our Grandfather’s made it home. They where just Soldier’s doing there job. The only one’s I have no mercy for & my Grandfather didn’t was the SS. They where killed especially after the Malmedy Massacre.

[@frankgambino6186]

I am glad our Grandfather’s made it home. They where just Soldier’s doing there job. The only one’s I have no mercy for & my Grandfather didn’t was the SS. They where killed especially after the Malmedy Massacre.

[@markhewitt4307]

My grandfather was at the battle of the bulge. He would never talk about the war. He was 28th Infantry division 112th infantry regiment

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@mevoimage]

My dad fought there. He was in General Patton's Ghost troops 3rd armored division. Could only imagine what it was like there. He told me many stories.

[@danielc5205]

Do these artifacts make it to a museum? I'm surprised that more people haven't picked over these old battlefields yet.

[@ronaldgreen5119]

You have to remember this was a huge conflict and an incredible amount of stuff was lost, discarded, destroyed and so many fallen soldiers with all they were carrying.

[@danielc5205]

@old school honour and respect. I'd love start a museum dedicated to battlefield finds. A lot of these metal detector people treat this stuff like it's trash. All I see history and a story behind every find.

[@underwaterman7293]

This is amazing to watch. My grandfather was killed there on December 27th 1944. He was an Officer in the 7th Armored Div. He was killed in Manhay Belgium during heavy fighting to reclaim the town.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hey there, thanks! That's sad to hear. I know the town. I want to thank your grand father for his sacrifice for our freedom here in Europe.

[@thedingothatateyourbaby9811]

I feel like I’m getting a history lesson from Max Verstappen haha.

[@honeybadger1656]

Max Vertappen as tank driver in WW2: Max Max Max Super Max😂

[@Thetalinshow]

I was thinking this guy sounds familier hahaha

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True dat the voice is so similar

[@artemnoelgames]

We would’ve been attacking other tanks on aggressively like he attacks Hamilton😂

[@Thetalinshow]

@@artemnoelgames we never see his face so could be max lmao

[@kennikitty]

This is so interesting. I would love doing that, but here in Germany I would be way too afraid to accidentally find intact ammunition or even bombs that just never exploded. I live close to the Ruhrgebiet that was heavily bombed out. God knows what's in the ground...

[@mr_soggie_on_twitch]

my home country at its glory 🇧🇪 i visit the ardenes every year great spot for the people who want a vacantion

[@theboofin]

That round in the wood! That certainly brings the period to life!

[@kentuckylady2990]

A gentleman from my church was captured during that battle. He is still living and nearing 100 years old.

[@officialtimberwolves6596]

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[@officialtimberwolves6596]

@@ketawacik hehe.. ternyata ada yg nonton MDWW2 jugaa. Salam sesama pencinta sejarah 😁😁

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@@m.faizhusain7348 hehe. Mantap mas faiz

[@SNOJOCKEY11]

Love your content. My great uncle was killed in action on Christmas Day during the Battle of the Bulge.

[@lucasdosanjos2810]

Nice video as always, thanks for share this moments with us! great job, keep doing this awesome work! a huge hug from Brazil!!

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Thanks for appreciating!

[@MjrCarnyx]

Great video again! Congrats on the finds

[@SladamiPrzeszlosciRadom]

Very very nice video! Greets from Poland. Subbed.! 🇵🇱👍

[@fokkoterpstra4762]

Weer een mooie video met altijd een duidelijke uitleg. Top jongens!

[@robertpimpo4698]

Great video good finds today! Has to be exciting to find those items left behind

[@brianmullee8132]

Always enjoy your finds and exceptional knowledge of your history

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Thanks a lot!

[@alessandro64339]

Obrigado pelas legendas em portugues!

[@deweycat01]

Really enjoy your videos. The last find of the little figurine badge was awesome!

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

A really cool find indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@pikasome2585]

This channel right here makes me want to metal detect on WW2 Battlegrounds. However I have to wait till the Pandemic is over and till I graduate

[@onionmilk5855]

Well good luck to you

[@levimorlov7119]

Just out of curiosity what do you do with all your findings? Do you keep or sell them, being from the UK it's hard to find the cool stuff you guys get!! 🙂

[@VintageSpeedwerks]

Great finds

[@MiceOnVenus631]

I Love watching your vids dude inalways enjoy watching your vids

[@edgufler1122]

Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@adamholven2870]

I found a DM 42 marked 50 in the white sands of western New Mexico. It was an aerial training area. I am from Iowa and am always happy to find a DM marked case.

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great video enjoyed watching

[@reedgfx435]

If I ever came across a coin like the ones you always find, it would never leave my pocket and would be with me everywhere.

[@legendaryexplorer8119]

Really awesome! You have inspired me to buy my own metal detector and shovel and start digging for relics!

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Good luck to you sir!

[@gabormasli6129]

10:23 Could be 170mm shell container lid as well😉

[@bmurr00]

Thank you guys for the ww2 history! My great Uncle fought with an artillery outfit with the US Army. Came into Omaha beach all the way to Germany. Manning the 155mm Long Tom artillery guns.

[@andre_kade6514]

That's amazing...

[@emilioalcazar4170]

Very interesting place and items..!

[@rebekahgreen1164]

Your voice sounds like Michael Cera. It is so soothing to me.

[@kyriehill5383]

I'm from Australia and I think this is so cool

[@bdo9114]

It is amazing how peaceful it is compared to what happened in WW2

[@fishingwithjt1666]

This has nothing to do with the video but I’m getting a WWII Brodie helmet delivered next week with a netting for the helmet and I’m super hyped

[@tedkreibich8584]

You've done it again Chris... A great interesting and informative video... Thank you...

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@reydenyoshimoto6499]

Wow awesome finds... I have seen in history channel some foreigners visited Philippines to find the lost gold of ww2...

[@suecordingley538]

Love the little figure find! Always great to watch 😊

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

A very interesting find indeed. Cheers!

[@saucy2627]

Love this channel. Happy to hear English but I'd still watch in subtitles. Thanks to European schools

[@dougthebuilder1]

Just shows how long plastic remains completely fine underground for many years.

[@dankmazzi2376]

You dudes are lucky to live in Europe. Plenty of history there. From the very beginning.. ROMAN stuff as well.

[@RealJefsteticsWorld]

Great adventure guys!!!

[@construccionescf2023]

FELICITACIONES, interesante y emocionante ver cuando encuentran cosas pertenecientes a la segunda guerra mundial, desde Perú, mis felicitaciones para ustedes y muchos éxitos!!!

[@chaseadamski4222]

Me and my dad are huge finds of this channel, he’s a big buff on the Battle Of The Bulge and for Christmas I’m thinking about buying original relics to put into his collection. If I could I would spend hours going through battlefields finding what I could but sadly I can’t since we live in the US. I’m reaching out to you in hopes of any pieces for sale or frankly items you do not want. Much would be appreciated if I strike your attention. Thanks. - Chase Adamski

[@michaelpurvis1492]

Thank you 👌 brilliant to watch

[@gideondejong1610]

2:56 I love my XP MI-4!

[@ronniecardy]

Nice finds

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Спасибо! Thank you!))

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Fruitful indeed 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Great video !!!!!

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Great video!!!

[@sandtable8091]

The strimmer works better when switched on. Be careful. Some of this stuff will still cause significant emotional events.

[@georgebourdage8897]

I was stationer in Prum Germany on the German Belgian borders in the Ardennes. We found lots of neat stuff also

[@yusufyildiz2740]

Hey bro was it safe at all were u experienced

[@RickJZ1973]

Great video! Really enjoyed this one. I like to read books and study the Ardennes offensive. Seeing the terrain really makes one wonder what the German command was thinking about how the area could have been successful for a major armor offensive. I can only imagine how many relics have been unearthed in the Ardennes since the end of the war. Many still waiting to be found! There is also a possibility of encountering a land mine or grenade still in the area. Would be cool to see some guns Unearthed in a future relic hunt.

[@ww2relicshunting37]

Nice video thank!

[@lindanelson8400]

I've been watching some of your videos now for several months. I'm very interested in WW2 history. Today I subscribed to the channel. I'm looking forward to the next video.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hi Linda, thanks good to hear! Thanks for the support. More videos coming soon.

[@lindanelson8400]

@@mdww2battlegrounds I look forward to your next video. I was intrigued by the find of an intact MP 40.

[@toddreynolds8875]

You have an awesome channel. As i said before. My dad. Was right there beginning days , front lines

[@marcuspeters8504]

I always enjoy your videos tremendously. Best regards from South Africa.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Thanks for appreciating my work!

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Very horrific battle it was touched upon in Band of Brothers and is interesting to see the real life location as it is today.

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[@CurtisAClark]

I have great respect for your team of people to do what your doing. I live in the USA. I find it extremely interesting and exciting to watch your videos. I do wonder, do you have to have permits or license to metal detect where you are located? Anyway it's a great thing to help the environment and also help get any live ordinance back to the proper authorities. Stay safe.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hey there, we always dig with permission. Thanks for the support!

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[@armandorodriguez6925]

Gracias por los subtítulos

[@X_explorer]

Cool vid!

[@thierryloop4039]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo et merci pour le sous titrage en français 👍😉

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

De rien!

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OMG! Today I found this youtube channel ( fate lol ) and I'm not going to go out of here without suscribe! It's amazing what you guys do! Cheers from Mexico ♡

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Hi Laura, glad you found the channel. I appreciate the support! Cheers.

[@hvnter3750]

Love these videos

[@shawnhacker8621]

I can't afford to help ,, although I love the knowledge you obtain and your videos, USMC

[@tntmaster8884]

Woo hoo another video!!!

[@mircoveronesi7898]

Sono molto interessanti i vostri video

[@CRSAFP_]

I always want to join your quest brave soldier and we are in a quest tommorow cheers!🍻

[@vlastimilsvatos1215]

Super!

[@VexilityEdits]

My great great grandpa fought in the battle of the bulge and lost a few toes and fingers

[@Dylan33296]

Good jobs guys

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Nice!

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice fonds again guys, be carefull with not exploded ammo rifle granate, nice launching tube from panzer faust 👍👌

[@thedutchrelicdiggers]

great video m8. 😀

[@tnbackroads]

Great content as usual! I don’t see how you guys find so much working the metal detector so fast and high off the ground. We go low and slow here in the US.

[@mdww2battlegrounds]

Thanks a lot! I guess we are doing something right haha

[@tnbackroads]

@@mdww2battlegrounds True! You guys are living the prime time for hunting ww2 stuff too. Here in the states, it was like that back in the 1950s and 1960s for hunting our Civil War battle fields and camps. The old timers only hunted for big signals...cannonballs, artillery shells, guns, belt plates, etc. Some of it was just under the leaves. Now, all those big signals are gone. The battle sites are off limits, etc. People like me are just getting scraps like individual buttons, bullets, etc. In places that have been hunted with metal detectors for 70 years.

[@ahmedfekri1799]

Very good 👍👍 continue

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Aspettiamo altri video belli come questo !!!

[@panzeriv2768]

What’s up I have been watching to ur videos for 2 years now love your videos you should visit my country Czechoslovakia and I go metal detecting where a b 17 crashed found some bullets and last year I found a bayonet there was no rust on it because it was in its case with the leather on it still

[@davidsawmandave8731]

Wow , detectorist here in Virginia USA 🇺🇸 ,equinox. 800, love watching these WW11 hunts , I dig old homesite and mostly American civilwar relics , not much left anymore , wish like heck I could attend one of your digs , just subbed cheers 👍

[@christophelaurent8727]

Belle vidéo Bravo

[@Zipper42069]

Have y'all thought of metal detecting the larger trees in areas for signs of bullets and shrapnel?? This could yield to evidence of a area of battle and yield some cool relics if you could bore them out of the tree with the wood around it. Sculpt that in to something cool after the fact. Love your videos!!

[@TheAlpineWolf]

What is that axe in the patreon section? Looks awesome!

[@acdcrocksmayyoboiyoboi4759]

My butt clinched so much when I saw the grenade at the beginning

[@historyguard-ww2]

Interesting your theory about an ambush... ! In that terrain/landscape... it could be true ! Somehow... like in the famous french 'bocage'... I'm curious... how... those natural landforms can be seen from the high... I also found several 'trenches'... and I still wonder if they are natural or... 'made' in WW2... ?! Sometimes I think they were made by soldiers in WW2 but... 'enlarged' by the rain... they became kind of 'drain channels'... Now... they look too large and deep to be... former WW2 'structures'... trenches, in the very well known form that we know it . But... who knows... ?

[@richardyyannick1922]

Hello, nice video. What's the name of the place where you were looking?

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Mooie vondsten heren!

[@dutch-diggersww2metaldetecting]

Profi video. Very nice! Greetings