What's In Europe's LARGEST WWI Museum??? History Traveler Episode 319

[@Plutokta]

Quick note: This museum came to life basically be cause of a single man. He had spent his entire life building up the largest private collection of WWI uniforms and trench art. When he died, he gave his entire collection to the city of Meaux which ended up with an entire warehouse full of his collection. And they decided to build a museum to display this collection, and then added more stuffs and it became the museum you see today. One of the best I've seen on WWI.

[@cleverusername9369]

As a lover of museums, I'm so grateful when JD gives us tours of museums I'll probably never get to see. Even if it's an abbreviated tour, I thoroughly enjoy these walk-throughs and JD's commentary.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@f1matt]

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[@badbotchdown9845]

The first name was meaux pronounce MO​@@TheHistoryUnderground

[@GMT439]

@@TheHistoryUnderground No History is in there for a start. ALL Wars are Fake.

[@chrisbrooks2963]

Norm Christie is doing a tour of Canadian WW1 memorials, battlefields and cemeteries in May 2024 for $3500 Cdn I'm considering joining. So never count yourself out from Seeing some of these places.

[@jameswilson3156]

Don't ever stop making videos! Your "pure heart" of wanting to present history with all its features (whether good, bad, or ugly) is very much appreciated by me. History is never as pretty as we want it to be, but that doesn't mean that we should ignore it or change it. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@allaboutboats]

Hey JD, when you showed that "French 75" I was kind of surprised that you did not expand on it. It was perhaps the most successful artillery piece of the war and set the standard for modern field guns. It was the first to use a hydraulic-pneumatic piston recoil buffer and did not move hardly at all during repeated firing, unlike those big Krupp guns that would "roll recoil" back 10 yards every shot. It also has full "counter-recoil" mechanism to place the gun back into firing position after every shot. It also had the "Nordenfeldt" type breech mechanism, which uses a rotating block with a notch cut into one side. When rotated, the notch exposes the chamber so a round could be inserted, then the block was rotated back and closed. All these features made these amazing guns super quick and accurate to fire and a good crew could get 25-30 rounds per minute from these 3 inch cannons! Pretty amazing for a cannon designed in 1897! During development, the French military kept these guns a highly guarded secret especially how the recoil system worked. The French Army loaned several hundred of them to the USMC when they entered the battle on the Allied side late in the war. The USMC also loved their "French 75's". I think you could possibly do an episode covering these guns all by themselves! Jerry

[@dawnlefevre9172]

What a brilliant display of all the different soldiers "marching to war"!! My favorite part!!

[@cyndiebill6631]

I love the museum trips. They’re a great place to learn history in one spot and this one didn’t disappoint. Hope you’re feeling better. Keep taking it easy and thank you for putting out another great video.👍😊

[@pablopeter3564]

Thanks very much for this excellent video. You paid tribute to the ones who fought during WW I. My grandfather did on the Austro-Hungarian side, then moved to Mexico and here I am. Greetings from Mexico City.

[@frenchfan3368]

Meaux is pronounced "Mo," as in what you do to your lawn. The letter combinations -eau and -eaux simply produce the sound "oh" like the letter o. Great work on this series. Very well done and appreciated!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@GordonFreeman-sl6pi]

As a Frenchman, I'm so glad I didn't actually have to "learn" french, just grew up in it. Our language makes no sense whatsoever, you have to memorise everything because there's no logic. This is also the reason French people will often correct you if you make a mistake while speaking french. It's not because we're arrogant pricks, it's because it's how we learned, our parents and teachers correcting us all the time until it is hammered in our head, because you cannot GUESS French, you have to KNOW it.

[@MrBradleyDavid]

Welcome back JD. Glad you came out of your recent illness for another great post. Sorry it ruined your Thanksgiving...

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Pigeon wrangler was a term I didn't know that I needed in my life until now. Thanks for that! 😆 Thank you for this series. Its been amazing.

[@lighthousebaptistchurchbir4648]

Did you notice on the side of the vehicle the word "Colombophile"? I looked that up, and apparently, that is the French word for a pigeon keeper, or pigeon fancier.

[@orbtastic]

@@lighthousebaptistchurchbir4648 Came here to say Pigeon fancier in the UK. Term has always amused me. My old primary school was right next to some allotments and a lot of the guys kept pigeons.

[@MrTumbleweed22]

I would have thought they would have been part of a signal corps as they were sending messages via pigeon

[@Homievegetable]

This video randomly came up in my auto-play, but man did I enjoy it. You're truly a gifted teacher/storyteller

[@bradbalderson8172]

Love the museum visits JD, this series continues to be very good!

[@froot6086]

so much incredible history in one place, awesome video JD

[@MotDoiAnLac258]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this.

[@MajorDenisBloodnok]

Fun fact: most of the taxis used during the battle of the Marne were taxis owned by a company called G7. The G7 was founded and owned by the count André Walewski, great grandson of Napoléon... André fought during WWI, was wounded and received the Croix de Guerre medal.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@Wreckdiver59]

They really did a nice job showing the deeper history leading up to the war. The Franco-Prussian war was a whole other ballgame. The changes in the weaponry as the war progressed was also interesting. I would have liked to have seen more, but I understand the challenges of filming in a museum when everything is behind glass 😉

[@pauldouglas3084]

Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next video

[@dystopianfuture1165]

This should be a Netflix series. Quality content.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@newbeginnings8566]

Hope it never goes to Netflix.. The woke Netflix, overpriced 💩 doesn't merit the quality of this channel..

[@dystopianfuture1165]

@@newbeginnings8566 I’m sure you’ll sleep fine with the woke.

[@mrDCunningham]

Nice video JD. I hope you are feeling better 👍🏼😎

[@hartweld65]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your journey through France during WW1. I have learned and re-learned much about WW1 from your journeys. Keep up the good work.

[@A410-f1o]

Such a great video you did there ! Thank you

[@TheRagratus]

That museum looks fantastic. Well thought out and put together. As a long-time sub to your channel, I can't tell you how many new entries you've been responsible for in populating my life's "bucket-list".

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@markdul7857]

Always a pleasure to watch. Thank you for all you do

[@JW-sy2yt]

Excellent summation of the WWI museum. Can never get enough of WWI!

[@74charger44]

Thanks J.D. for showing us this museum. I really appreciate this because I know that I will never make it to Europe. If I could, I would visit all these places.

[@jamessmith5266]

I visited this museum a couple of times whilst living in France, I am so happy to see it again here. I highly recommend going to all those who can

[@Damo-np7ul]

Trench clubs were used in trench raids not official/traditional combat. A trench raid was undertaken in secret at night when a small group would slip into an opposing trench and silently kill and butcher the enemy. There was a large psychological element to the practise.

[@patriot3294]

Just discovered you, instant subscriber. Thanks

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jetsons101]

Your museum narration is really enjoyable, it almost like I'm standing there with you....

[@ShirleyMalia]

So glad you're well again!

[@hotbug597]

Nice job, very well presented. Left me wanting more, much more. You really do present history such a way that it is relatable, not at all dry and makes the life of an ordinary soldier come to life. Thank you so much. I always await your next video with lots of anticipation.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@lthom5158]

Hope you’re feeling better! Great video! The museums are always interesting!

[@G.S.T.K]

Hi JD just wanted to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas 🎅 when it comes round,and thank you for all that you do,I’ve watched you for a long time now and have learned so much,thanks again JD stay safe

[@NickRatnieks]

I think those blue flowers we can see at the beginning, are cornflowers and this plant is symbolic for a number of reasons. It was adopted as the French symbol of war as was the poppy by the British Empire. It is known as the bleuet de France and represented the first conscripted soldiers who arrived on the front line and has been used in remembrance since the war.

[@davidolien2828]

Thank you for bringing back memories of my visit to the museum in 2018.

[@joshmarks3954]

That French light machine gun the might of had its faults but it was a huge step forward in mobile firepower. Check out Ian from Forgotten weapons shooting the thing. Love the series by the way!

[@timwirasnik5878]

Yet ANOTHER Top Quality Video JD! You know, your getting pretty good at these things!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Another interesting video JD! I'm glad that I found this video, for whatever reason it was not on my feed...

[@Chris-Nico]

Thank you so much, JD! What an awesome museum. Appreciate everything on WWI videos. I had two great uncles who fought in France in WWI.

[@peterwhitman5575]

Always a Great vlog. Nice work, Thanks for your wonderful effort. 😮😮

[@sevenonthelineproductionsl7524]

I visited this place with my aunt 11 years ago. Glad you got a chance to go in! Meaux has some significance in the 1918 fighting that involved the American Expeditionary force. I liked how they commemorated the war and its legacy. Definitely take the time to check out the Musee d'Armee in Paris if you ever get the chance! It's right up your alley and includes multiple eras of french history (as well as the tomb of Napoleon).

[@sevenonthelineproductionsl7524]

Well... jk you went there!

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Great video JD thanks for showing the museum very cool

[@250sabre]

Thank you very much for the tour sir !!!

[@francesco245]

*DUNCE*

[@MrEaglesfan40]

What a fascinating museum seems to have a little of everything, and very well put together

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Great video 👏 I need to get to that museum at some point in the future!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely worth your time.

[@rodeastell3615]

Excellent and most interesting video. Thanks for posting.

[@michielvanratingen8958]

JD, I thoroughly enjoy your coverage of WW1. If you are ever in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, please visit the Museum of World War I (Bavarian Army Museum). So often we only look at one side of the conflict only, but this museum will show you the other side (without choosing sides). I can really recommend it.

[@garyc39]

You have done an excellent job explaining things.

[@searchingforaway8494]

Outstanding!!!! 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you liked it!

[@sandramosley2801]

What great displays this museum has. Of course, we have your excellent narration as well (really, really good), but, for example, displaying the uniforms in those narrow cases, at roughly your height, so that you are “marching” with them, tells you significantly more than just the uniforms identified in a case along a wall.

[@hnkr]

thanks you for the cool tour. i would love to visit it myself!

[@baldophil1386]

Très intéressant merci pour la belle visite.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

This museum is amazing- I've been to the French Army museum and the Tomb of Napoleon, which is fantastic but It has nowhere near as much WW I artifacts. Thanks very much for that- I'll be seeing this museum on my return to France.

[@museedelagrandeguerre77]

Thank you for you visit and your vidéo ! See you soon

[@Dellboy56]

I was never notified about this latest video from JD. I found it by scrolling. I've been a subscriber for some time, this is poor service from KZbin. Thankfully I'm here now, but no thanks to KZbin! Great stuff as ever from JD.

[@chipcook5346]

So pleased to find there is another WW1 museum besides the one in my neck of America. Maybe someday, should I ever go to Europe, I will visit it. Thank you for the video, man.

[@n0rmal953]

I mean there’s plenty in pretty much every European country.

[@merlijnveijk855]

Lovely episode again JD

[@luskimo1]

looks like a great museum to visit...learning stuff about WWI that i never knew in school except for the basis of why the war happened..thanks for filling in some gaps

[@markb.7642]

JD. The Meaux is pronounced "MOW" you never cease to amaze me at the content of what you bring us, I could spend days in a museum not to mention meandering around all those battle fields. While you are over there I hope you get the chance to brings the battle of Belleau Wood.

[@frontenac5083]

But how is "MOW" pronounced? 🤔

[@christianbriancon108]

It's pronounced Mo

[@indygeo4267]

I don't really want to put down the words "My Favorite War" because you know, wars can and do come at a tremendous cost of human life, but if I really did have to name my favorite war, it would be WW1. It is the conflict that fascinates me the most. Thanks for sharing T.H.U.!!

[@Dillon6191]

I’m so dumb, started watching without really looking at the title and thought it was WW2 and was confused when yo talked about the assassination of the Archduke. Love the content as always man, stay safe!

[@lollclark457]

A brilliant museum! More unusual than most but definitely worth a visit!

[@jaycrawford1284]

Hey JD, I'm a Canadian and been watching all videos from when you first started this channel. You going to be doing more WW1 videos outside of Verdun? Like the Somme, or Pachendale, or Vimy Ridge. You should do more on ww was just excellent to watch Verdun

[@dawnlefevre9172]

Wonder if the enemy had "pigeon snipers" to mess with communications! Thanks for putting this out while being sick! Very much appreciated! Feel better soon!

[@russellmania79]

Absolutely fascinating

[@matthewardison2541]

Like the jazzy intro music, JD!

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

As usual JD ,very,very enteresting every bit of the video,thank you.👍❤️🇺🇸

[@nicklrrueckert]

Great video, clicked instantly

[@davidsawmandave8731]

What a treat to see this one , they have alot , the different uniforms were amazing , imagine what this collection is worth , as an only child , I grew up with a special friend who collected artifacts from all wars , he used to let me play with the different coats and caps , I have a special place in my heart for this kind of stuff

[@stevenveltrie1868]

Nice tour.... thanks.

[@bobbennett7195]

That was very interesting thank you.

[@Pcash246]

Another absolute banger. Keep it up JD. Work rate is unmatched 👊🏽👍🏽

[@davidkimmel4216]

Thanks for sharing your video

[@Hardbody94]

thanks for the upload, boss.

[@justinweaver8107]

Have a good week

[@Chiller11]

Ian McCollum is not gonna be happy with the Chauchat description I’m thinking.

[@bernardlabat9423]

Hello, i'm french and live near Paris. i went to this museum a few weeks ago, ignoring it was purposely the biggest of its kind in Europe. Very nice collection of uniforms and diverse artifacts, some nicely rehabilitated vehicles. The little problem is that's its mainly focused on german / french front with only a few mentions or exemples from other fronts (turquey / Dardanelles, Eastfront, or arabian front). Anyway it's a nice spot if you're going to Paris for a few moment and if you've got time... and are found of WWI history of course. Good alternative to a visit of the landbattles, much farther. Notice that the museum is almost at the maximum point of advance of the german army in 1914. Thanks for this very good video (and yes, you pronounce just "MO" but with an "O" in the french style !).

[@jacquelinebloom4339]

Very good. Thank you.

[@timothyogden9761]

Where, as humans, would we be if that truly was the War to END ALL WARS? Thank you Teach! Great video as always!

[@Headstoneman]

This is a great video! As a civil war lover I’m starting to really enjoy a lot of WW1 content now too… also I had to chuckle when you said “pigeon wrangler” lol!

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you 😎👍🙏

[@steveshipkie1624]

Totally fascinating

[@OldFrontLine]

It's a superb museum, been visiting since it first opened. Another great video!

[@michaeldelahunty2440]

The Australian slouch hat made so the men would not knock the hat off when shouldering arms

[@dbach1025]

Guns, guns, guns. Great original content. I swear you editing is getting even better. Great job. Love and look forward to your videos.

[@jrprimo5372]

Nice job!!!

[@Gitarzan66]

Welcome back my bearded brutha.

[@frankmarullo228]

Very good compressive video. JD. It seems as if you left nothing out. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA........

[@mikemontgomery2654]

I gotta check this one out.

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Howdy JD hope you are well sir

[@julienporisse9902]

Thanks JD for this visit. Those shells are pretty nasty looking. Worse are the trench clubs…can you imagine the thing of actually man to man combat where you either kill or are killed…speechless

[@agreenandscaredtube6078]

a little correction on the rifles you pointed out at 19:51 it is not the K98 as that would come later in 1933 but this one is the G98 which entered service in 1898

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@NDB469]

Very very cool, thank you for sharing. I find WW1 to be just creepy and insane. The gas mask alone just makes each image of any soldier during the time absolutely haunting. Must of been hell on earth. Unimaginable

[@frontenac5083]

must *have been (or *must've been)

[@NDB469]

lol well alrighty then

[@marklazaroff7213]

Visited this museum in 2014 - great place.

[@camdodge9891]

JD wow what a incredible video & what a fantastic museum I would love to go there one day and love your videos JD

[@amesbancal]

Excellent

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@HughSteckel]

Outstanding

[@daviddodson8922]

Apparently museums do that with lighting on purpose to reduce quality of video photography. I could be wrong but I feel like I've heard it mentioned by others. Thanks again for the great content. Hope to run into you again at the Gettysburg museum.

[@newbeginnings8566]

I shall add it to my list... The one at Verdun was excellent so if this is better then I will be very interested..