Heroes of the Ardennes American Cemetery | History Traveler Episode 337

What really gets me emotional is when Veterans of WWII who are still with us visit the cemeteries where many of their friends, their comrades in arms who looked out for each other and a bond so tight that they were more like brothers remember with a sadness in their eyes and I believe that they still see their fallen brother as if it was yesterday. Great video J.D.

This channel is a life lesson to all other generation’s that tells some of the stories that these young men went through for our freedom today. They fought so bravely so that not only we could be free but all the other countries and there people would be free. They truly were the strongest and bravest generation. Thanks, isn’t enough but we will never forget them.🇺🇸

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.” - George S. Patton, Jr.

As an English man with a father who thought in ww2, my father had great respect for these guys. And so do I.

Such beautiful grass grows atop some of our finest men. God bless them all for their sacrifice. My great grandpa served in the US ARMY 47th A.I.B 5th armored division in Central Europe, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace campaigns. He received 3 bronze stars and a medal of good conduct. I thank God that he survived. I would not have been born had he not survived. I am so proud of him. It's been an adventure trying to find out what he did during the war since he did not talk of it much when he returned home.

My first impression was how well kept the cemetary was.

I think probably one of the most moving stories I've read so far in Andrew's book was the first trip he brought two WWII veterans back to Italy and visited the cemetery and grave of one of the veterans fallen comrades. Heck of a book. Most people have no idea what these guys went through. There are so many untold stories of battles that took place but aren't widely known.

I get a lump in my throat every time with your visits and stories of the heroes in these cemeteries but shed some tears to watch a survivor stand among them and quietly remember.

Thank you for the reverence and respect that you show in your videos. It is much appreciated!❤

Choked me up go see that warrior from the 4th "IVY DIVISON" pay his respects to a fallen comrade--what a snappy salute! He still HAD IT IN HIM! God continue to keep and bless him!

Went in 2019. Hollowed ground. Peace to all buried within it. Thank you.

Really glad to see this video. Thanks for posting it. My mother's 1st Cousin was killed in World War II and is buried in this cemetery. I was in France and Belgium in 1974 and I visited his grave.

Their stories are priceless and must be told , taught and recorded.

I'm something of a newbie to your channel but I've had a lot of respect for your work since I've accidentally discovered your channel. I'm an ex-USAF enlisted who was stationed at Soesterberg, NL betw '78 - '80 and I'm embarrassed of my profound ignorance of history then but gradually soaking up valuable info from your channel and a few others. This post really hit me for the sacrifices made by those who proceeded me a mere 35yrs before this 18yo set foot in that area. I have a lot to learn. Thank You for your work and for those who sacrificed for this Country.

JD, great back stories from the Greatest Generation. It seems that the American Cemeteries you visit in Europe are all so well maintained, hats off to the groundskeepers. Thanks again for keeping the history of the Greatest Generation alive........

I once served as an escort officer, bringing a deceased soldier home from overseas to his final resting place near his home and family. Veteran markers in the local cemetery, and National cemeteries are special places for me, as my family has learned. They all have stories to tell.

Just started The Rifle 2 this morning. The story's about these American heroes is beyond incredible. The horrific events that so many experienced. Truly the greatest generation. God bless all of them. My flag flies 24/7/365. 🇺🇸

a lovely remembrance and a place to rest of those again fallen for our freedom again never forgotten in these beautiful cemetery again indirectly reflecting this honorable way that we have not forgotten them and a beautiful stories of all these special people giving the ultimate sacrifice of their precious young lives - and may they rest in peace

Ordered both of Biggio's books. Looking forward to the experience. Thanks, JD, for hooking up with him, and to Andrew for his perseverance and hard work in putting pen to paper.

When i was a kid (early 1980’s) my grandfather used to take me to a small memorial day parade. My other grandfather was a USMC WWII vet so he thought it was important that i learned and paid respects. Back them, there was two, may be three very old men who rode in an old military vehicle at the front. I found out they were some of the last remaining WWI veterans. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but he explained when he was my age (1932) that there was 5-6 old men who were civil war veterans. I have been thinking about this experience a lot lately, how time moves so quickly and how wild it feels to know my grandfather shook hands with veterans of the Massachusetts volunteer regiment and conversed with them. I my self served 13 years, a total of 5 years spent in Iraq and it makes me think that one day I will be that old man, part of history. It wasn’t long ago, but my generation of veterans who fought OIF/OEF are pretty much all separated and today’s military is a different generation than mine. It took over 40 years but i finally love and appreciate these stories and feel so connected to all these warriors who fought for our flag.