Peace & Propaganda in Bastogne | American Artifact Episode 115

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Just home from church and seen this. Very poignant. Can’t imagine how the soldiers felt that Christmas. They may have said those horrible leaflets didn’t upset them but on a dark night, frozen, hungry and remembering family or dead friends I bet those words on the leaflets would surface in their minds. Thanks JD for going places that others don’t. 🇬🇧

Those poor soldiers,they didn't have the boots,clothes,gloves of today My friend worked in a glove factory during WW2,her husband got frost bite because of no efficient socks or boots.He ended up being a prisoner of war after being caught in a barn trying to tend to his feet.He said the cold was unbearable for so many.men.So very sad.Thamk you JD. God bless you.👍❤️🇺

My father was with the 35th divison 137th regiment . He told us many stories about The Bulge. The 35th div was ordered by Patton to disengage from the Saar region in Germany truck to Metz to get replacements and equipment .From there they were to travel up the Arlon-Bastogne highway and attempt to keep it open for the US armored divisions trying to reach Bastogne.I don't know how the hell they did it. Snow ,freezing tempertures, and a hardened SS Panzer division constantly firing down at you.They were the greatest generation. Enjoy your videos.

Another great episode on The Bulge. My dad was in the 99th Infantry Division and they were positioned north of Bastogne. They were in the north shoulder and the 101st was in the south shoulder. No matter where a unit was in the Ardennes in December of 1944, the cold was constant throughout the area. The 99th had left Camp Maxey in Paris, Texas in August of 1944. The temperature had been around 100 degrees for several days. The troops had very little in the way of winter gear, especially boots. Also, the vehicles had not been properly serviced for cold weather operations. My dad had said that the US Military, particularly the U.S. Army, needs to be reminded every so often, that water freezes at 32 degrees. The overconfidence of Allied planners lead to many casualties resulting from the coldest winter in Northern Europe in many years.

JD and Erik are best!

There's something almost poetic about the statue of Jesus given the artillery strikes the men had to endure. I never knew of "Misery" or the propaganda drops, thank you for teaching me something I'd otherwise never know!

Ice fog is what surprised me during my time in France.

I cannot imagine the pure HELL my Fellow Veterans suffered during WW 2, I myself served in the Navy but never during Wartime ( Lucky I Guess) I served from 1984-88 and served in VAW-124 Attached to the USS Nimitz so I can honestly say I never served during a War, but I ( Like everybody who Served) Raised my right hand and Took " The Oath" and I was proud I did it, i was Ready to go to War, just never had to So I cannot thank enough to the Veterans of WW2 or any War! Without them I would not be FREE!

Outstanding. I'm always impressed with the respect you have for the people, history and the locations you visit. Sad how propaganda intended for America has moved from German leaflets to our own American TV and radio. Thanks to JD and Erik for their time, work and posting.....

For the chapel to survive with everything that was going on is amazing. It stands a a testament to the strength an faith of the people that lived in the village. Beautiful. ♥️👍

My Father was in the 501st I Company in Bastogne. He was wounded in early January. Un fortunately most or all of their records (501) were lost in the fire. Thank you JD for this Episode.

I just left my Church and went back in time to this one, and both were phenomenal experiences!

I was born and live in Bastogne.Your videos are real source of information. I am glad to see that the Americans are more interested in my region than the people of Belgium in general. I recommend the book( Bastogne thirty days under fire and snow ) You certainly know.

The quote on the wall is from Leonard Cohen's "The Partisan", originally written in french by a Partisan leader titled "La Complainte du partisan"

I’ll be in Bastogne in September. So many places to see

My goodness...what amazing heroes! ❤

Impressive video storytelling - your team is constantly delivering a quality watch .Measured , respectful and yet offering fresh insights on the WW2 Bastogne story. I believe some of the German "flugblatt" propaganda leaflets you showed were used in other theatres - not just Bastogne.

Thank you for the wonderful tribute to the soldiers who served in Bizory, JD! You brought tears to my eyes with your excellent storytelling.

If I had a chance to talk to a WWII Vet, I'd apologize for what we've done to their sacrifice.