We BROKE DOWN On The Largest Historic Road Run In The Country!

[@Darth_Boons]

I know things are kind of shitty all over the world rn but, being from the US it's really a hell of a ride rn this is beautiful, history is so God dang important. I hate when people think that the solution is to just forget.

[@juq13]

the allied invasion is responsible for the things you see today

[@SteveHodges-cn7ns]

So right my friend. Too many people have forgotten what all these guys went to fight against and why.

[@jc1982discovery]

If we forget we repeat…

[@juq13]

@@SteveHodges-cn7ns look at the state of the world now that they lost..

[@Pure-Luck447]

We don't leaders do in fact they dont care​@@jc1982discovery

[@philapps3805]

Thank you all for keeping old memories real.

[@peterfallert4994]

As an American, I was so amazed and proud to see all that US iron lovingly restored, and honored for the role and sacrifice that was made. It made me tear up. Thank you, thank you

[@dynamo1796]

A perfect memorial to the day the Free World took that first step together back in northern Europe to prosecute the long, but inevitable and total defeat of Nazi Germany. British, American, Canadian troops leading the charge, with Australia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Greece, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Poland all contributing troops of their own. The single largest seaborne invasion in human history.

[@450moto9]

As a American it makes me so proud that so much of history has been saved and remembered.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Hallelujah brother 🙏

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

It’s the Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen of tanks!

[@Angrymech]

As an American, thank you and everyone that helps keeping these old machines, their memories and the memories of the people that relied on them alive.

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Incredible line up of vehicles. Never seen so many half tracks😮

[@jimroberts3009]

During WW2 literally tens of thousands of M3 and M5 half tracks were produced. They served with dozens of armies around the world. Some may still be in service even today. Therefore, luckily, there's a large stock of surplus vehicles out there, for sale on the civilian market.

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

Great to see! On Cobra to Lütich 2024 we had 12! All fully filled up with with infantry and gear. 😃

[@Ralph94967]

Joe. You couldn’t have picked a better time to show this. With remembrance. Day coming up. Next month. Thank you. 💂🏼‍♂️💂🏼‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧 I hope that every one watching has a thought. For what our nation fought for and as stated. The men who never came back from ww2. Along side all that did come back and built the nation. Well done to all of you who keep the memory alive of the ones who. Stormed beaches On D day. Respect to all.

[@why3610]

Breaker 1-9, looks like we've got us a convoy. Ain't she a beautiful sight.

[@bobbrown5529]

Amazing , I 'm an Australian and would love to be able to go to the next moving museum in 2026 . This should never be allowed to stop , it is History at it's finest . many thanks to all the People that put their blood sweet and tears into restoring these vehicle , to show us the way it was done ..

[@P-J-W-777]

It is awesome that y’all get to do this paying tribute to those that sacrificed everything for those for another country they didn’t even know. As well as all those who had to suffer under the constant threat of the Nazis losing their homes, businesses, way of life and even family and friends. Last but not least the European soldiers who were there from the beginning. We’ve had our differences and have been on opposite sides a few times however we managed to remember that we are all family and were able to place those differences behind us and come together join forces and fight as one under the flight of multiple flags. I really hope I get the chance to see this as well as experience it someday. Thank you from those of us who cannot be there to participate in this awesome tribute. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@HansJansen-ed2bm]

What a lovely tribute to such an important event. It made me realize how much we (I’m from the Netherlands) owe to those who gave their lives for our freedom. Please keep remembering as it is so important not to repeat history, especially now as our memory of the Great War and WWII is fading. We need events like this!

[@PatBarrett2663]

Hats off to all you Blokes , what a wonderful sight to see ! This new generation needs to understand if it wasn’t for the Brits and Americans-(yes and a few other countries) that most of the world would more than likely be speaking German and goose stepping down Main Street today! Great job from across the pond .

[@ChrisHessert]

That was fantastic. Fording the stream was unexpected, even cooler with a crowd to watch. Bless all of you in Europe and the UK who remember when the United States of America helped squish Nazis. We don't always do the right thing these days, so thanks for recalling when we did... together.

[@chrisbousfield5529]

Weymouth and Portland are proud of our links to the US troops from 1944 and both towns have memorials to those who gave their lives and are part of the annual Remembrance services every year, great to see this living history will continue

[@ChrisBossdog]

What a fantastic sight. My dad lived in Dorset during the war and remembered a US Army camp appearing in a field by his house for a week or so with all their tanks and trucks. He was given a basball glove by one of the GIs, and the next day the camp was gone. He always wondered what happened to that GI. Lest we forget...

[@Mercmad]

My dad was in a children's home during the war ,in New Zealand . On the weekends,,American soldiers would take groups of them to a burger place ( the Frisco burger bar) and feed them all with Burgers and cokes😊most of the Americans weren't much older and many never went home😢

[@charleseppinger2702]

Thank you for the wonderful tribute to the brave young men and women that helped keep our nations free.

[@jamesbull890]

Seeing just a few of the thousands that were setting out from those camps each with their own targets and objectives. Some never getting close and others gaining glory and recognition. It's important to be reminded of what and who were there.

[@uncommonlogic1698]

Never seen so many 1/2tracks Thank you Mr Hewes

[@martinjones4776]

Great coverage of a fantastic event.

[@Judith-c6r]

It’s brilliant, we must never forget the sacrifices which were made so we should have freedom. Unfortunately some leaders are unwilling to learn from the past. I was born in the 40s so remember the struggles after those war years. Each generation blames the past generation but please please learn from the mistakes and improve on the positives. I hope 11 November and Remembrance Sunday are thoughtful times for all of us.

[@clivehorridge]

Well said Judith, my brother and sister were both born just after the war after my father demobbed from the RAF (he was with the RAAF 462 squadron) and married my mum - I came along in ‘53, and I’ve always considered us privileged to have lived these pst 70 odd years - war free. The world is spiraling down to hell again right now, and the (almost) apathetic response to the current aggressors won’t go unpunished. I fear for the welfare of my 16 year old daughter, but what can I do, in my 70s? I’m a Brit living in Romania these past 24 years and the stories I’ve heard from those who remember the Ceausescu years are horrifying. But even here, a whole generation has grown up in a democratic society, and although far from perfect, at least they have evaded war so-far. Not so for the Ukrainians, facing the ex-Soviet boot one more time. If Ukraine doesn’t prevail, then hells gates will open. God bless those who served, these restored and cared for vehicles are a beautiful reminder that we all need to pull together to maintain our freedom. Once gone, it’s close to impossible to win it back.

[@Suzuki1776]

I was shocked how many vehicles there were in this. Absolutely incredible!

[@jonlord9050]

Guernsey celebrates liberation day every year with a parade so that nobody forgets, what you re-enact here is important history and I think it’s a brilliant thing to do. Please keep it up, our younger generation will start to say it never happened if you don't.

[@lep23456]

I truly appreciate the sacrifices that both (most of Europe) and the US made to make D-Day a success...I am even more thankful to you guys for this recreation of the muster and all that is meant by this single day event that surly takes many months to pull off. It was such a beautiful sight coming over the hills seeing all the equipment rolling on the road. Just fantastic. Wish I could have been there!!! Thank you!!!

[@101jumpit]

Thank you very very much to every single one concerned.That scene towards the end where all the vehicles where lined up along the street was very emotional.I'm sure all those Lad's that did,and all those that did'nt come home, thank you from the bottom of their heart,s.The memories will go on .............

[@stormagheddondarklordofall7171]

That is so COOL! and I am IMMENSLY jealous we dont have more events like this in the States.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I travelled down from Gloucester just to watch the convoy and it didn't disappoint. I could never afford my own military vehicle but I for one would love to see this event carry on for many many years to come!!!

[@richieixtar5849]

Seeing all that massed transport was incredible. We had the Canadians around us before D Day and as kids we used to dig up the hand grenades and mortar bombs they'd used for training. Our parents had told us what it was like but seeing your parade really brought it home far more than the grainy footage that still survives... cheers to all involved and a big Thank You!

[@jonfranklin4583]

As always, great job! I am always amazed at how the Allies pulled off D-Day, the logistics of doing what you all did must be a nightmare at times but one cannot help but wonder how many people must have been involved in the logistics of just getting the troops and equipment to the embarkation points, let alone the actual invasion. Those who saved us from tyranny truly were the Greatest Generation, they sacrificed, all too often with their lives, for us and now those of you who put this show on sacrifice your time and money to keep those brave souls who answered the call's history alive and relevant. I will be waiting for the time and place in 2026 to witness this wonderful event. Bravo!!!

[@photosrain4351]

Awesome tribute to the men and women who died trying to do what is right!

[@lodragan]

I was a Cav Scout when I was in the US Army - and the sounds of tracked vehicles on the move is like nothing else. Brought back not only the sights and sounds, but I swear I could smell the diesel exhaust, track grease, and dust in my nostrils!

[@michaelkeen5010]

So glad that you are continuing this event into 2026. My father likely followed a similar route, he was with REME, attached to the KRR’s, spent a couple of weeks waterproofing his unit’s vehicles at Worthing pending the landing at Normandy, only to find later that all of these vehicles were landed from a jetty and not into the sea. My father then spent several days removing the waterproofing.

[@tonic8945]

Now that's what I call a convoy!

[@kevinseeland1336]

Every time I watch your videos I feel you do a FANTASIC job honoring the "BAND OF BROTHERS"! We owe all those people that fought for our freedom a special place! Your group of brothers and sisters are one HELL OF A BAND!!!!!

[@9thSapper]

One thing I loved about being "Army Maintenance" is that you do your war time job during peace as well.

[@mjjr1000]

Give’s me shivers down my spine. Those that went to war were soooo brave

[@ianwatson3315]

Most had no choice

[@mjjr1000]

@@ianwatson3315 my grandad signed up and went. When your country is at risk you go fight for it, same goes for today if it kicks off I’d expect able bodied men to go join as i would scared or not there’s a bigger picture

[@samrodian919]

@@mjjr1000well said !

[@samrodian919]

@@ianwatson3315 my dad volunteered for the RAF in 1940 and eventually went to France Holland Belgium and Germany from D+7 till the end of 1945 to be demobbed in 1946. His choice not a conscript.

[@mikeschillinger4427]

Largest collection of US made kit doing a road run since late May 1944. Fantastic to see and it ought to be an annual event. It's great to be able to provide a free display to anyone who wants to see it. A beautiful sight to behold. I also note that Adam drove a Rolls canardly..... Rolls down one hill can 'ardly get up the other.😂

[@dorsetfendtfarmer720]

Amazing video. We must never forget. You all trundled right past my house that day it was emotional to see. The noise was something else you imagine it on D-Day.

[@Rabidazell]

That was bonkers, I'm glad it went well. A solid tribute.

[@kevinwilliams563]

What a great tribute to the Greatest Generation and their commitment to doing the right thing. I can only imagine what it was like for the British citizens to have to endure the build-up in their communities. My Uncle Jim, he would turn 104 this year, went ashore on June 6th. My father, he would be 109 this year, went to Europe in October of 1944. They both left their family farms in Nebraska to serve in our Army.

[@TheTorkerman]

Thank you for your families sacrifice for the good of man kind ❤️

[@MickHurst65]

To think all that history saved and running, and so many vehicles. Luv it.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Nice to see so many wonderfully kept vehicles!!! Fantastic!

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

If my dad and grandad were still around, those old soldiers would have loved to have seen it, thankyou for the tribute, what those people gave their lives for should never be forgotten or taken lightly.

[@mathewmepham8299]

If my grandad had still been alive he would have loved this. He was a recovery driver in ww2. Seeing these tanks are one thing. Seeing them doing what they do is something else. Yes go to a military museum and see the tanks jeeps and trucks. But the sights the smells of pure power. Man it’s on a hole different level. Living history beats a museum every time.

[@MrSeeuu]

Spectacular!!!! I wish Americans in America had such long memories and appreciation for the D-Day event.

[@TMConstructionOntario]

if these machines could talk.... the stories they would tell and the men that served with them. Thank you all to those who have served.

[@steven.ghodgson765]

Generations to come must never forget ! Great effort by all by all the owners,lads and lasses

[@Jdigger4130]

Sure wish we had the enthusiasm for this rich AMERICAN IRON rolling here in the US! I am in Cali and WHAT A SIGHT! Those rollin hills w sheep n GMs during fuel was just EPIC!!! Cheers from Santa Cruz Ca

[@Apowers43]

To see all those vehicles in convoy on country lanes, just makes me think about the fact that, the people that were there 80yrs ago had a similar view. History captured for todays population. Thanks guys and girls for a fabulous event.

[@d71mau]

Didn't realize this happened, so great to see it all . I will drive up from Cornwall in 2026 . Well done to you all.

[@KeithHeinrich]

How epic and a fantastic tribute to those that served. Lest we forget.

[@cad68m_m]

Keep it up. I got choked up watching the convoy roll, and remembering Dad's generation doing it 80 years ago.

[@Reaper4367]

These kind of events are exactly how you help people to remember what came before, and why you have the freedoms you have, and that they(often) are worth fighting for.

[@Paddington60]

Well done all those who Organised and took part and made for such a wonderful experience for so many in remembrance, thank you!l

[@baz-wc4fi]

Brilliant! Just shows the Logistics Nightmare it must have been preparing for D-Day Wow!! Thank You

[@juniusvindex769]

Not forgetting that Wiltshire ( just over the border) had 101st airborne units that joined in the invasion. They were supported by the Wessex regiment during D-Day......... I was a part of the Wessex regiment at its demise ( turned into 2RGBW) and I've sat in a Wessex regiment jeep that returned from d-day, that was used by Wiltshire volunteers. Great stuff, but the West Country helped out massively. ✊️👍🏻

[@freddystoned2028]

I have never seen so many M3 Half tracks in one place.... amazing!!.. Scones and tea on the back of a WW2 vehicle..... you know where you are instantly.... ... Adam, brilliant explanation of the braking system.🧐🤠

[@steve45]

Some of those vehicles look like they just rolled off the assembly line yesterday. Testament to the love, care and hours these guys have sank into them. Impressive!

[@richardallen7299]

Thank you all for remembrance of the men and women that served. And thank you for the hard work you guys do to put that together.

[@Zer0kbps]

So many half tracks and Shermans I was expecting to hear Mike Curb Congregations burning bridges at some point in the vid, amazing stuff though, the sound of those Shermans is utterly amazing and what a great way to pay homage to fallen soldiers by recreating the route taken, very touching, well done.

[@PeterSoden-eb6js]

What a fabulous sight to see, and a wonderful tribute to all those that served. Bless them all

[@Hide.the.Salami]

He makes a real good point about tangible history at the end.

[@gussyshield2456]

Thank you Joe for releasing this video; I had no idea the event existed and I’m only in Salisbury where the military community is huge! Well done to you all.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

What a great turnout and the weather was kind to you So many wonderful old vehicles Good one mr hewes 👍👍🇦🇺

[@lancecluster]

Thank you for allowing us to come along with you on this adventure. Amazing amount of equipment, out and being displayed in a wonderful way. Always enjoy seeing the great repair jobs too.

[@GB-jk4vt]

I was over at arromanches for a few days during D-Day commemoration week and every single town and village was rammed like this with all the vehicles you could imagine, men and women in dress and living history camps. You couldn't move for it, it was an absolute blast! A must if you're in to war history and this kind of thing 👍🏼

[@EngtecTrials]

My Mum was a Wren at Lepe HMS Masterdon involved in the embarkation in the Solent near Southampton . My Farther in law landed on Gold beach on a Centaur tank.

[@Volfenheim]

Beautiful...simply beautiful. Well done to all. I appreciate you all working so diligently to not only preserve history but to keep it literally alive. 🖤

[@StevenG222]

How cool that is...I had a smile on my face the whole video! Awesome group of people!!

[@tayahwheatcroft]

Did you even watch the end? 😢

[@StevenG222]

​@@tayahwheatcroftdid you take your meds...why are you crying

[@StevenG222]

​@@tayahwheatcroftof course, I did post comment a bit before the end. Sorry!!😔

[@hectorpascal]

Magnificent spectacle guys. Very well done to ALL involved. And especially to the "Magnificent Seven" in the Organising Team.

[@PhilipBloomfield-n6w]

It’s amazing to see all these wonderful vehicles thanks for a great video

[@The-RA-Guy]

You are so right, this is special and you must do it again! Everything about it is right, vehicles, people and recreating past events. Bloody marvellous! Keep history alive so we can remember them. Congratulations

[@TheTorkerman]

Lovely to pay homage to the men and machines that made such a big impact many, many miles from home. We thank them all for there service. Lest we forget ❤️

[@nigelroberson8911]

Awesome. The man hrs of restoration on display must be many thousands. Wonderful to see it .

[@scottnyc6572]

Vera Lynn “Til We Meet Again” My sisters neighbor was in the same company as Private Ryan during WWII.He has since passed but it’s something i always remember.

[@Jin-Ro]

Private Ryan is fiction. It's based very loosely on a story about Private Frederick Niland.

[@anthonykeeble7382]

@@Jin-RoThe film ‘Saving Private Ryan’ was fiction, but more than likely there was a Company of US troops somewhere with a Private Ryan in it, who @scottnyc6672 sisters neighbour may of served with 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Dan-ud8ob]

I'm GOBSMACKED !! What an incredible showing.. Thanks !

[@Cloudman572]

Thank you so much to the organisers. I have only managed to follow the 2022 and 2024 online but am determined to see 2026 live.

[@paulfoster5432]

Absolutely a Fantastic Video, thanks very much to all of the vehicle owners and for putting this video on, I've shared it with lots of groups on Facebook 👍 Cheers Paul 👍

[@richardphelan8414]

A very impressive showing of WWII vehicles viewing the English countryside was a pure pleasure ,It was special very special Thank you

[@sargentslaughter3509]

Very awesome, it's good to see people keeping military history alive, well done!

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

The reason all the movies/TV series featuring Omaha beach don’t show any of the Duplex Drive Sherman tanks is because the ones designated to land there were launched into rough seas too far from shore and sank. This is why the American troops on Omaha beach took such heavily losses as they didn’t have tanks to take out the German defensive positions. The Fat Electrician has a fabulous video on the subject here on YT.

[@karlheard8810]

A relative of mine (Sir Robert Ford) sadly passed now, commanded a British Tank division that was due to land on D Day. They needed the armor on the beaches first before the infantry to stop the first scene of Private Ryan. The landing craft holding the tanks were fitted with canvas "hoods" to stop water coming in but only to a specific gale force which was well below what was possible that time of year. He said the only way his tanks would land safely on the beaches in those conditions was if the "motherships" came closer to the beach in range of enemy guns. They would not agree to that so, the next time they had a gale of that force in Norfolk (I think he said), he asked volunteers to test how they would make it work. The went out in this landing craft with a tank inside and found it filling with water and about to sink. They figured that if all the guys stood on the side and wedged their boots in they could hold the canvas higher and stop the water coming in. Incredibly brave, and too late as the craft sank, Robert was the only one to survive due -he said- to the leather boots that his mother had bought him, not Army issue and he was able to unlace them as the boat sank. There was a gale that strong on the day but his division got all tanks to shore by holding the canvas up as they had learned, and saved the lives of the infrantry that followed. Because the volunteers died outside of battle, they had to be classed as deserters and buried without honour until 50 years later when SRF made sure their families knew the truth. To the day and personally. A great Man.

[@johnnapier8192]

The decision to launch the DDs bound for Omaha, far too far offshore cost very many lives! I've often wondered who made it! Also the identity of the idiot/s who refused to heed advice on the correct securing of the 2nd Mulberry harbour! Something that histories seem to 'tactfully' gloss over!

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

@@johnnapier8192 Hobart’s “Funnies” don’t get anywhere near the credit they deserve as they made a huge contribution to the success of the British and Canadian landings on D-Day and all the way to into Germany.

[@pmiller7886]

Cheers Joe and all the participants, what an amazing event.

[@alexpanteli1699]

Really REALLY nicely put together documentation. Intro and outro music sewing it all together so well.

[@Ralph94967]

Fantastic Gathering. Ladies and gents. Well done.

[@utubejeffo]

Thank you, thank you very much. A tremendous memorial, a mind-blowing tribute. Fantastic to see all those vehicles lovingly restored and put to such a worthwhile parade. Hats off and cheers 3 times 3!

[@mrbyron969]

Well, that was an absolute joy to watch. Thank all of you for the time, effort and passion you put into the work you do, and for sharing it with the world!

[@ragingcurrent3250]

i must be a part of this in 26! I didn't know this was a thing, but it looks amazing! I spent a few days in Weymouth with my fam when we went to Tankfest 2023 and it is such a beautiful town. Thanks for this video Joe!

[@leeparker7194]

I live near where the mulberry harbours were tested for the D day landings, a little place called garlieston in Scotland 💪😎

[@FuriousMess]

Really Grand! Thank-you all

[@anthonywilson4873]

Absolutely correct. Smell it, touch it and feel the History. You do great things. I only found this on line it has such importance it needs mor publicising this should be a National event.

[@copee2960]

Brilliant stuff girls and boys...we never forget our proud history in this household...you've done them and yourselves proud.

[@thebigman170]

What an amazing day out. Lest we forget!

[@busterdee8228]

Love seeing all the support vehicles--the nuts and bolts not sexy enough for the movies. I wonder if some collector was arguing, 'C'mon, lets take the Stuka out; they'll $hit themselves.' Thanks Joe for the awesome content.

[@chrisseanrobson]

Thank you Mr Hewes ❤

[@steveschnetzler5471]

I was waiting for the first breakdown, glad you got it on film. Looks like great fun. Thanks

[@ewanstewart8011]

What a tremendous look at history on the move and to have weather like that was amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@stuartburgess2409]

A really impressive convoy to just give a taste of the millitary movements before D Day , I salute all who took the time to bring their vehicles for this historic run it was stunning ❤🎉

[@lord-al-2024]

Just Brilliant. Thank you Guys

[@leeparker7194]

Gutted I no longer live in Somerset, would have been fantastic to see in person. Great content as always Mr hewes 😎💪⭐

[@aaronbrown6637]

We down with my mates Chev wrecker, incredible event 🫡 fair play to Adam getting that Jimmy sorted!