WW2 Metal Detecting - Reichswald Forest

[@AfterWarDiggers]

For anyone who is going to say or whine that we are not allowed to search in the reichwald. We search at our own risk and know full well what the consequences are!

[@agustinmartinesteban8043]

Coordinate?

[@hooper4581]

Outstanding finds ! What a blast to find relics in foxholes ! Great vid lads thanks for taking us along

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks, Foxholes are also our favorite to dig into. We are glad you enjoyed it!!

[@MjrCarnyx]

Incredible video and finds again guys!!! Great job😁😁😁

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks, really appreciated, means a lot! 😊😁

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice video and finds - not too many dig in the Reichswald area and finding Canadian relics is nice. Cheers

[@AfterWarDiggers]

thank you very much, it is a risk but we know the consequences. we are willing to do that and save the relics.

[@wtfbuddy1]

@@AfterWarDiggers be careful and post what you can, when you can. Cheers

[@welshy8216]

Great video with some lovely finds :)

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks a lot!

Great Video I really enjoyed watching it

[@AfterWarDiggers]

thnx's man!! hope there will also be a video of your cool finds from today.

[@birgitbedesky9759]

My dad fought and was wounded in this battle I'm glad you atre finding things and have respect for what you have found

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thank you so much Brigit this does us good to hear, a lot of respect for you and your father 🙏

[@DiggingCanuck]

Incredible finds

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks appreciate it.

[@oneactoneda4393]

This totally shows that British-Canada was totally an MVP & mastered of the jungle warfare and they were just better at it against the German in Reichwald Forest. Whereas the 12th Infantry of US army failed in Hurtgenwald Forest

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks for your comment! The British-Canadian forces really proved themselves in the Reichwald Forest. The US 12th Infantry had a tough time in the Hürtgenwald, showing how difficult those battles were

[@oneactoneda4393]

@@AfterWarDiggers even in the Eastern Front, on the other hand, the Soviet would avoid a battle in forest and find an alternate route to breakthrough the German line and reached Berlin as long as possible because they knew, fighting in the forest would be pain in the ass. Meanwhile British-Canada, I love how they just don't give a F about the thick forest in German and they just went full blast with their fire power to penetrated the Germany line in a forest. I think British Empire as a whole were a true MVP and unsung hero of WW2 that mastered all kind of war element such as jungle warfare insurgency, Air superiority by the RAF and Sea power by Royal Navy. I knew, the day British won Battle of Britain, the Western Front would got redeemed from the Axis.

[@tab7madeup]

Pretty much. In Hurtgen, the US suffered with 55000 casualties and 28000 casualties for the German. The battle was overshadowed by the Operation Market Garden disaster and then got erased by the Battle of the Bulge counterpart. However, I would say the Battle of Reichwald Forest (Operation Veritable) was even too often overlooked in the late of the war in Western front and it was overshadowed by the Operation Blockbuster and Operation Lumberjack (battle for Remagen Bridge). The reichwald forest battle was totally opposite result to what Hurtgen Forest was. British-Canada lost 12000 men while the German lost 44000 men. Yup, British Canada went ultimate insurgency blast in this one and totally crushed the German defense in Reichwald.

[@SaltwaterSean]

Great channel!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks we appreciate it!!

[@SaltwaterSean]

@@AfterWarDiggers happy to support!!

[@jamesbrowning9307]

Again a nice video made, Love it!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

thank you for support and all the comments!

[@TheHazzer07]

My father was there .., his name Douglas Clarke royal engineer attached to the 52nd Scottish lowland division.. part of the 51st

[@AfterWarDiggers]

thanks for your comment, also very interesting to know if you have any stories about your father that you would like to tell we are always very interested!

[@thepinpointersww2md]

Nice video boys 😎🤘👊

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thanks 👍

[@morotoro8023]

Hola soy el número suscrito 501 de éste canal, éso me recuerda al partido Nacional Socialista cuando Hitler se suscribió con ése número 501 jajaja..saludos AfterWarDiggers..very nice.!!

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Haha that's right, thanks for sub!

[@TheMaryk82]

Meine Heimat, ich wohne direkt am Reichswald, ca 2 km hinter unserem Haus liegen die 1.Feldstellungen und Schützengräben, kenne dort noch eine Menge interessante Stellen. Hab jede Menge Oberflächenfunde in dem letzten Jahren gemacht. Schade, das dort nichts erhalten wird. Das meiste wird einfach zu geschüttet.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Das ist verständlich. Manchmal ist es frustrierend, wenn man beobachtet, wie historische Stätten und Funde nicht angemessen geschützt oder erhalten werden. Es kann sich entmutigend anfühlen, nichts dagegen tun zu können.

[@TheMaryk82]

@@AfterWarDiggers absolut, hab jetzt über die Jahre eine eigene Karte, teilweise mit Foto-Dokumentation angelegt, damit es zumindest nicht komplett in Vergessenheit gerät bzw ganz verschwindet.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Wow, das ist sehr praktisch und cool, machen Sie selbst Metalldetektion?

[@swissgarage7543]

hello, you have very nice movies, please send more movies, congratulations on great gifts and greetings from Poland

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Thank you for your support, there are definitely new videos coming! don't forget to turn on the notification bell to stay informed.

[@sandrawesler2078]

In German Kleve ?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

On the border.

[@sandrawesler2078]

@@AfterWarDiggers ist da noch viel zu finden ? Und kannst du mir die Adresse von die Grenz schicken

[@EinMensch5000]

​@@sandrawesler2078 da ist noch einiges zu finden. Allerdings ist es verboten dort zu suchen und es gibt hohe Geldstrafen

[@EinMensch5000]

How high is the chance to get Catcher while metal detecting in this forest?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

The likelihood of getting caught while metal detecting in a forest depends on various factors, including the specific location, local regulations, and your own actions.

[@jovismeets7126]

im going to the reicswald thursday do you know some good spots (dont know some where to search because the forest is really big)

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Nee sorry ik geef geen zoek locatie, heb wel een tip voor je pas op voor de boswachters want er wordt nu veel gecontroleerd

[@jovismeets7126]

@@AfterWarDiggers okee thanks

[@pipi666666666]

is it allowed to search in hurtgenwald yes or no ?

[@AfterWarDiggers]

In most areas it is not allowed, unfortunately

[@TheHazzer07]

My father was there

[@ginoboskoop9347]

Dacht dat leeg was?haha zeggen ze ook van groesbeek en omgeving.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Haha niks is leeg, je moet gewoon goed onderzoek doen naar de plek en geluk hebben

[@SCARSOFEUROPE]

Ive been here, with a metal detector. Almost got a nice paybill from the polizei with 9000 euros. And ofroad 150 euros. Dont begin to search here. Somebody has made the entire woods under fire because he left a bomb. Thats why the fine is so high.

[@AfterWarDiggers]

that sucks, but we are aware of this, thanks!

[@grimmudo4459]

Keine deutsche Untertitel ! Dann lass ich das sein mit Abo👎

[@AfterWarDiggers]

Was für ein Zufall, ich habe gerade die deutschen Untertitel hochgeladen, jetzt brauche ich französische.