I live in the village of Vroenhoven where the WW2 started on 10th of May 1940 but also only 15 miles from Margraten where Col. Cole is resting. Thanks to your documentary I can put a face and a person on the name. I will go to him and pay my respect but also to the other guys that died for our freedom.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Our team were filming in Margraten and commented on how busy the cemetery was with local visitors. We are glad you learnt something from our documentary.

@ibeetellingya5683

10 күн бұрын

Amazing. Please take along the spirit of respect and gratitude from us other viewers with you. We salute him from afar, and thank you for standing before him for us.

@nomidubidabi

10 күн бұрын

WWII started on September 1, 1939

@wyomarine6341

10 күн бұрын

@@nomidubidabi WW2 on the western front started on May 10, 1940, so from his perspective, he's correct. My father was a Fallschirmjager who jumped at Moerdijk on 10 May, 1940, and after a tour in Russia and Norway, was in Carentan as a Sanitater Sgt with 6th FJR. He was captured on Aug 10 near LeMans by US forces. His story is in Greg Way's book "Fallschirmjager" Chapter 1.

@PauloPereira-jj4jv

10 күн бұрын

WWII started in Poland. September 1939, officially.

as an American i say thank you for remembering our fallen soldiers- no matter what the world says about us today there is no doubt about the unselfish courage of our fallen sons- brothers-husbands-sisters😪

@ericyeo26

2 күн бұрын

Thanks to the Americans in the Vietnam war, Korean war, South east Asia had a 10 year margin to develop. Else we would be communist now and very poor. Thanks to the Americans' sacrifice again and again all over the world rule of law prevails. It is all by God's mercy ❤️🎉.

This unbelievable work the cameraman charging the old farmhouse while narrating keep this up ill definitely be checking your videos out more.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much... we are delighted you liked the video!

I Always Hope I'll Get A Glimpse Of My Dad In One Of These Videos. 60 Years Ago, He Told Me About Seeing Colonel Cole Fall, In Holland. Thank You.

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Wow thats something... keep looking you never know where an image might pop up. I once stumbled across an image of my father disembarking from a troop ship with the Royal Ulster Rifles... that was a shock!

@ndunwoodie

7 күн бұрын

What company was he in?

@thewatcher5271

7 күн бұрын

@@ndunwoodie I Think He Said Headquarters Company But I Was Pretty Little Back In The '60's When He Was Telling Me About It. Thank You.

@thewatcher5271

7 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT I Am Glad For You & I Am Still Hoping! Thank You.

A wonderfully accurate and true telling of the Forgotten battle for Carentan. So many brave heroes who survived and died on Purple Heart Lane should be remembered forever. Vaya con Dios y en paz descansen. 😢

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Harry we are glad you enjoyed the video.

Thank you for this post. There were 5 beach landings, yes 5. All those that did so and the defending soldiers should be respected and remembered for their courage. Thank you RIP x

Great informative story. The original aerial footage and views the soldiers faced while explaining the mission was incredible. Thank you for the documentary and look forward to more content.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words... we enjoy digging deep into these actions and sharing it here on YT.

Ever since Brothers in Arms (I think it was Road to Hill 30) I loved this story! Sadly the farm is not whole anymore. But I loved the place when I visited last year. Wish that it was possible to walk the purple heart lane but you are foreced to use your car since there is no sidewalk :(

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

It's amazing how computer games influence our understanding of history.

Absolutely brilliant documentary. The sheer bravery.. just.. humbling. Thankyou.

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment!

Superb unvarnished account of events. Excellent history telling. Thank you is just not enough for the bravery of the soldiers. Lest we forget.🇬🇧

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Colin!

Great video, amazing job with mixing the old and new footage Also i am still a big fan of the podcast, i look forward to every new episode, thanks for that

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much @Johannes7059 for your support here and as a podcast listener!

Thank you for sharing this important part of our Military History of these brave determined and courageous Soldiers during some of the most ferocious battles of WW2. ❤️🇺🇸

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I very much appreciate the way you blend the old and new terrain images. It makes for much easier comprehension of what is being described. 👍

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thank you... glad you found value in the production.

Awesome video thanks! We owe everything to those men who fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy

My dad was in H co, 502 that was involved in this bayonet charge.Fortunately, for him, he had been injured in a nightitme practice jump just prior to D Day and missed the invasion. He said that most of his company did not return to England after being withdrawn from France having been killed or wounded.

I was watching your video until the end, when I realized that I had the honor of sounding Taps from that very tower at Margraten Cemetery in 1977, when I was a member of the U.S. Third Armored Division Band. Major General Maurice Rose, Commander of the U.S. Third Armored Division, and the only U.S. General Officer killed in action in WWII, is also buried there at Margraten Cemetery. Thank you for your video and the inspiring account of the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division!

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Wow...thanks for your kind words!

Fantastic video, thank you for putting this together.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

That was pretty good. A map of Purple Heart Lane, the first hand account is great, the end sobering.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thank you... glad you enjoyed it.

I’ve visited the Purple Heart Lane years ago and this bring me good memories. Just really excellent video!

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thank you.

Very nicely done. It's important to me, when reading history, to be able to orient myself on the battlefield. You fellows did a wonderful job. Thank you.

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks... glad you enjoy our style.

You guys are absolutely keeping the history of these mostly forgotten people, places, and events alive. 80 years and a million lives separate us but y’all are doing the impossible, bringing the past to the present and reminding everyone that it could be worse 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and we are delighted you enjoyed the documentary!

It seems that the farmhouse still stands, and the video of approaching it up close with the action narration took my breath away.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks... it really added to the story in our opinion.

What an incredible video! I love how you put this amazing story into such an intimate perspective! Thanks

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Purple Heart lane is also one of my favorite hell let loose map

@LoneWolf051

11 күн бұрын

yes! was also a great map in Forgotten Hope 2 and Brothers in Arms

@Frank-jg4tq

11 күн бұрын

Yeah mine too, it's crazy how accurate it is compared to real life. Incredible

@keesie75

11 күн бұрын

@@LoneWolf051 Still is a great map in Forgotten Hope

This is so well researched, explained with superb graphics.

Thank you for another superbly presented video. Your ability to blend historical images with those of today really brings the story to life. Thank you for also sharing the story of Col. Cole and his courageous men. They deserve to be remembered.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it!

never knew about Cole, what an amazing man. from another San Antonio native thanks for telling part of his story with such an amazing video🙏

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Andy-co6pn

9 күн бұрын

Is there no memorial to him in San Antonio ?

@danielflamm1930

9 күн бұрын

@@Andy-co6pn unfortunately none that I know of, though my grandfather who also served in WW2 is buried at the cemetery on Fort Sam, I’ll be sure to check for some info about Cole the next time I’m there!

“Look out Jacques, it’s another WWII nerd running across the road” 😂 Very well told, love the map matchups.

Absolutely astonishing. Prayers to the fallen 🙏

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Daniel

Thank you for a well-told presentation of a tiny pivot point that likely changed the world. Nice work!!! PS : thank you for a narration by a person who speaks properly, including(in my high school opinion....) a perfectly correct French job of place names, etc. Just subscribed today. Thanks!

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing and becoming part of the community here!

Love these videos

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Run thrust . Crazy .

Wow.. one of the best videos I've seen regarding WW2 actions. Very informative and excellent referncing to historic and present day so that the viewer can assimulate what happened.... Many thanks for this!

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Gee Whizz - I’ve stayed on Carentan, in the peaceful campsite next to the canal. I was cycling through to tour the peninsula and wotnot… I’ve cycled up and down many of the roads shown in the vid. 😮 It’s so hard to imagine the trauma and the bravery, on both sides and all I can say is its such a blessing that it all stopped back when it did. Even at this distance I can readily tell that War is Hell…

As usual, stupendous research and even better storytelling. Thanks for the great video.

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

A 29 nine year old Lt Col. Wow not normal until 44 years old. Respect.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Yeah he was something else.... just sad that he didn't live to be any older than 29.

@dennisseah9403

11 күн бұрын

If I recall, I think he died in Market Garden.

@earlofdoncaster5018

11 күн бұрын

War greatly enhances promotion opportunities.

@bgroovin1343

11 күн бұрын

Actually, in the modern Army...given a typical commissioning and promotion timetable...a LTC will be approximately 38. Full Colonel is about 44-45.

@mairiconnell6282

11 күн бұрын

@@bgroovin1343 I can only speak about my husband’s timeline. He was on fast promotion and hit Major at 34 years old. UK Forces.

thank you for this tale of fortitude under fire .

@BattleGuideVT

6 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great narration. Have you heard of Michel Hollard and the V1 ? True and great story.

This is why i play Hell let loose because they use satellite imagery on their map purple heart lane and other maps..... I like how authentic the game is because it's true to history.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Have you tried Post Scriptum?

@rainmanmainplan4421

11 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT nope I've watched reviews and gameplay looks awesome ww2 for some reason always has a place in.my heart, when I joined the military in phase 1 training they took to us to normandy i ran across omaha beach saw the bunkers even went to point du hoc amazing experience

@rainmanmainplan4421

11 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT even walked across the original Pegasus bridge it's riddled with bullet holes, went to the German cemetery very depressing and went to the American cemetery

An excellent video on something I knew little about. Found this video by accident, but have now subscribed 👍

Incredible footage mixed with recent videos and tools while greatly narrated. I enjoyed this documentary a lot keep it up!

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Incredible video of an incredible piece of history. Keep up the great work man 💪

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment.

Thank you, great job!

@BattleGuideVT

6 күн бұрын

Thank you too!

another superb video

@BattleGuideVT

9 күн бұрын

Thanks Ben

He was a full Col. when he was killed during Market Garden

Absolutely as always incredible impeccable work from the whole team at Battle Guide, there entire research is "The Best" Nothing else on the entire web comes close. I emplore everyone subscribe 👍 thumb up and smash the 🔔Bell share, share, share, tell family friends👭👬 and everyone else thank you.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

HAHAHA... thanks very much for the very kind endorsement!

@thetimetraveller6550

11 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT don't worry am determined to get all the buggers I know to subscribe it really is amazing the in depth research you guys do as far as am concerned it's definitely number 1 nothing else is as good I researched my relative who was a sniper in ww1 and I know how difficult it is to find information that's still an ongoing project but am just an amateur compared to you guys.

i never heard of this action, thank you

This is why he got a MOH and Winters got a DSC

Excellent video. I'm taking time to learn more about WWII and wish I had learned about Col. Cole in school. The maps and images were helpful. Hearing Col. Cole's recollection is helpful too. Excellent work, Battle Guide. Take care.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks very much Alex. Glad you found it interesting.

@alex4833

10 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT Sure thing! Your videos are all informative and helpful :).

Top notch video. I really like your usage of original ariel pictures used in an overlay fashion. The bayonet charge signaled by a whistle instead of popping smoke is unusual. The most interesting fact for me was the bombing by 2 Stuka's as the only German Air usage I have ever read about were the 2 fighters (FW190's?) that flew over Gold & Sword Beaches on June 6th and a few occasional night raids on shipping off the coast of Normandy. I wonder what became of those 2-daylight daredevils? Of course I subscribed 👍

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for joining the community.

Nicely done. Cheers from Canada.

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks!

Thanks you, and Respect!

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Ken!!

It was great, I enjoyed it. I am really interested in history, especially the history of any country. I will be happy if you support the history of my country, Iran.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Good luck with your channel!

@theuntoldhistoyofiranandthemid

11 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

This channel is a gem. Incredible graphics, and original film of Col. Cole’s narration! I wonder though: where was air support, P-47 heaven? (I am just ignorant armchair observer.) 😶

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Who played the Brothers in Arms: Road to hill 30?

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

I did... and I sucked at it... LOL

It's crazy to think a 29yo could lead such a crucial part of the most important military operation in history... I not long got done watching "Masters of the Air" and it took me a little while to get used to just how relatively young those commanding officers at the time actually were.

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Yes great point... we look up to these individuals sometimes as elders and then realise we are twice their age... LOL

I was just in Carentan. I wish I had seen this video before i got there.

Great quality. I have also seen those aerial photos and many of the historical ones as well as the Lt Cole newsreel. Putting them together like this is exactly how I would do it if I had the skills and time. Awesome job.

@BattleGuideVT

9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love the frame rate corrected footage. It just adds a little bit more realism to an awful nightmare of a era. I still don't understand how ANYONE survived that war.

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Epic content. Too bad it is supressed by YT

The view of those 2 Cemeteries really brought home the loss of the Airborne troops . Operation Market Garden a meat grinder , a disaster !they should never have let Montgomery do this operation !

very cool.

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks

Lt. Col Cole was nominated for the CMH for his actions during this battle , specifically the bayonet charge he led.

Excellent documentary andeven better with the old photo overlays and 1944 video footage!

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

My uncle Frank was in the 101st and made this jump.

Awesome!!

@BattleGuideVT

9 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve

Thank you for this great video, truly incredibly well done! I live close to were Lieutenant Colonel Cole was killed and I always stop at the memorial which is raised in his honor, I just cannot pass it without thinking about what happened there...

@BattleGuideVT

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Doesn't seem like the battles like this get talked about much, or at all. It might get mentioned, First time for me with this much detail and i'm like a war history holic

❤

Cole was a gigachad

Amazing video, as always. 👍 I'm interested in learning more about the "informal truce" that allowed both sides collect their wounded. Stopping a heated conflict without either side outright surrendering is such a fascinating thought. It just blows my mind. 🤯

@BattleGuideVT

10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I still find it utterly preposterous that Monty’s objective of that first day was to capture the 60,000 strong city of Caen!! Military planners must have never been in battle for the ridiculous timetables they set-Guadalcanal was set to be a 4 day battle for the island!! And they never learned through the entire war.

Where was the allied air-support!!??

According to band of brothers, Easy company took Carentan

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

According to Band of Brothers, Easy Company won the war. :)

@colmmagill4097

6 күн бұрын

@@BattleGuideVT LoL

Currahee!

Curraheee !

At 4:21 : How can you be afraid of German paratroopers when one of them is Marty Feldman?

@BattleGuideVT

6 күн бұрын

A similarity for sure... but didn't his hump just change sides?

Was this the scene from bob when winter put out smokes?

Medal of Honor awarded to Lt Col Robert Cole which effectively cancelled out Lt Dick Winters being awarded the MoH for Brecourt Manor as only one per division was awarded.

On D-Day the British and Canadians put 75,215 troops ashore, the Americans 57,500. As an indication of the weight of armoured forces the allies were facing after the D-Day landings here are the German armoured dispositions around the Normandy bridgehead by the middle of July 1944. British 2nd and Canadian 1st Armies facing Caen and the eastern portion of the Normandy bridgehead were opposed by: 1st SS Pz Div (Liebstandarte SS Adolf Hitler) 9th SS Pz Div (Hohenstaufen) 10th SS Pz Div (Frundsberg) 12th SS Pz Div (HitlerJugend) 21st Pz Div 116th Pz Div 101st Heavy SS Pz Abteilung 102nd Heavy SS Pz Abteilung 503rd Heavy Pz Abteilung Which had flooded into Normandy from the Pas de Calais area in response to the realisation that the D-Day landings were NOT a diversionary attack. The American 1st & 3rd Armies on the Contentin peninsular and in the western portion of the Normandy bridgehead were opposed by: 2nd SS Pz Div (Das Reich) 17th SS PzGr Div (Götz von Berlichingen) Pz Lehr Div While telling everyone how great you were, you should remember to say a respectful "Thank you" to the British and Canadians who took the brunt of the German defensive reaction & shielded you from the worst of the fighting while the yanks flailed about in the "Bocage" against mostly "stomach divisions" and were allowed to amass for "Cobra" in relative peace and quiet.

@BattleGuideVT

7 күн бұрын

Who are you talking to? Im British.

Market Garden, which was insisted upon by Montgomery ( and where Lt Cole lost his life) was poorly conceived and the loss of life was appalling. The death of Lt. Cole was a waste.

One ] thank god for subtitles I couldn't understand him speaking .He had a lazy pronunciation style. Two] where was the contact with the Navy who could of fired shells over their heads ? If artillery smoke was delivered where was it earlier ?

Big deal! The British Army has pulled off a bayonet charge and scared the cr** out of numerous enemies (Americans included) every single day for over 300 years. Before breakfast, in fact.

@NUCL3ARTAC0S

11 күн бұрын

Do you have no respect for the dead?

@meirionowen5979

11 күн бұрын

@@NUCL3ARTAC0S Do you have no comprehension of irony?

@RivetGardener

11 күн бұрын

"Big Deal" you say about combat bayonet charges, from a couch potato who has zero videos posted on his channel and a play list of 1940's drama movies. Obviously not knowing anything about military service, combat, nor manhood adrenaline you embarrass yourself.

Great video, thank you

@BattleGuideVT

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Jason!

Superior quality every time.