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@publiusledeuxieme7404

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I have been subscribed. This episode here is one of the best.

@johnh383

2 жыл бұрын

have you watched this interview yet with one of the medics? kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZOCxaayldObZ7w.html

@flatbedhaulingwithscottn6111

2 жыл бұрын

It never fails to amaze me of the quality of each and every video you upload. I’ve been with your channel since your first video. I’ve never been disappointed quite the contrary!. Just wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I and many others genuinely appreciate your hard work. I absolutely love military history and all it encompasses. Your dedication to detail and substance is present in every project you undertake. Thank you!!.

@DonB.-Mulefivefive

7 ай бұрын

..." and feel like I earned it, be sure to...."" Earned it? JD, SIR, you've far surpassed that . You gave of yourself, to them and the rest of the entire world. That bar won't ever be met.

Divine intervention… those 2 medics doing the work of the 2 saints. Undetonated mortar… and the German Soldier seeing humanity… absolutely inspiring…. Thank you

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a compelling story.

@AirborneAnt

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You have the best WW2 channel on KZread, thank you for making these amazing videos!! 5 Stars Hands down!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@evamaiataranenko4897

Жыл бұрын

It's not a divine intervention. god has nothing to do here. It's humanism, not god. It's the work of 2 merveillous heroes, not the work of god.

@anthonydm2947

Жыл бұрын

@@evamaiataranenko4897 I understand where you are coming from. But I believe humanism comes from god.

@evamaiataranenko4897

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonydm2947 oh ok, I respect your point of view so. Beautiful story anyway... Have a nice day !

Rhe Humanity of the machine gunner not mowing them down, the fact that they treated both sides, that both sides treated the church as neutral ground. Such an amazing story from a warzone. Thank you for telling us this story, its one that needed to be told.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully people share this one out so that others can learn as well.

@curtissea5340

2 жыл бұрын

Germans bombed it repeatedly.... ...wha u talking about????

@donaldcarpenter5328

2 жыл бұрын

Trump NAZIS WILL open FIRE and NOT RESPECT SANCTUARIES!

Thank you for this. My husbands uncle was one of those that was saved and worked on by those medics and is in the book, Capt Bill Osborn. Our nephew was also a paratrooper who was able to jump a few years ago as part of a D-Day commemoration.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That is amazing. Thank you for sharing that.

This rates as one of your finest D-day/Normandy pieces in this series. No sweeping vistas, no war relics just the poignant details of a war story and two heroic young soldiers told to us from the place it happened. Simply outstanding my friend.

@aussieoffroader1974

2 жыл бұрын

Would have to agree 100%.

I was there in that place on a day tour of the Normandy beaches and countryside on Memorial Day 2013. This church and what happened there had a big impact on me. It was good to hear this amazing event retold about these very young, fearless medics who treated any wounded brought to them in that church. They are still heroes to the people of northern France!

thanks for remembering these two heroes . what an incredible story. I wish the young people growing up today could see what a 20 year old kid did back then. thats why they were called "the greatest generation"

I have to say, that is a location that deserves its story to be told. So glad the book was written. The two German machine gunners backing out of the church is an amazing story. So many heroes and tales of Normandy haven't been brought to light. I will definitely get the book and learn more about Bob and Ken.

No greater love than that man who lays down his life for another. Battlefield Medics are the bravest of the brave. No doubt they had Devine GOD's protection. Powerful story!

Wow...That story about the German Machine gunner in the doorway, brought tears to my eyes. A modicum of humanity in a sea of carnage. And then knowing my late Dad was probably not too far away from that. Chilling.

The most incredible and moving place i've ever been in normandy.

J.D., as a Christian, I was much moved by this. It's hard to say what your most powerful stories are, but my friend...this is pushing hard for the top. You truly do have the best history channel I have seen on KZread. As always...thank you, amazing work!

@Nyllsor

8 ай бұрын

I agree! This story really gripped me, a 'miracle' you could really say about what happend there. I also think they did a great job on this video, JD's filming (and edit) and hushed talking in the church, Woody's (as always)great storytelling.. really great!

@fredbielawski2600

7 ай бұрын

I totally agree it was divine intervention

PLEASE EVERYONE...share this channel, it's fantastic to learn about history through this young man's eyes. He honestly deserves to be seen. God bless you !!

I was in this church in 2008 with one of Paul Woodadge's tour guides. Of all the sites we visited that day, this is the one that affected me most deeply. @WW2TV has a whole episode detailing the events that happened there, well worth a view. Paul omitted the detail about the young German observers in the belfry, who ended up helping Ken and Bob when they finally came down.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

I've linked that episode of WW2TV in the description. Pretty amazing story.

@dannyboyle5610

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed I was there in 2019 this is the event I tell people about.

@WW2TV

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, there's only so much you can say in a short video

@danwoodliefphotography871

2 жыл бұрын

We went there with a guide too. It was a place with which I was not already familiar. It was an emotional stop and points out the benefits of a guide with so many things to see.

Such a humbling and inspiring story of courage and faith. Thanks to the French for the honor and respect they pay to those who bled.

Incredible! 19 and 20 years old!! Babies! 🥺 What an amazing story, gave be goose bumps. And for the church named for 2 doctors honored by 2 amazing American medics ❤️❤️. All I can think is Incredible! Absolutely incredible!! Thank you JD! Thank you so very much!

These are the stories I like! In the horror of war, these guys making good things. They take care of all soldiers, whatever Army they were. Thank you JD, for showing us this content!😍

I am binge-watching Feb 2023

Was there in April 2023… so unbelievably moving…

@Nyllsor

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear! WW2TV(Paul Woodadge) has done an in-depth video-doc about this too even expanding a bit hon his book. I reccomend looking it up :)

My utmost respect and admiration for Robert and Kenneth. Very interesting.

Great to see Paul involved - the best man for the job! I was fortunate to know Ed Pepping who i spoke with quite regularly due to a family friend from Aldbourne who knew Ed during his time there, Ed was a 506th, 2nd Battalion Company E Medic who brought wounded to the Church which Bob and Ken treated. Ed is mentioned in Paul's book which I highly recommend if you want to find out more about this particular action. An incredible place to visit.

@Nyllsor

8 ай бұрын

intresting! I am reading it right now acually.

Idk why but 10:00 just broke me. The humanity and grace of the German soldier to spare the church in the manner he did, just to find out rather nonchalantly he was killed, likely painfully, days later. War is hell.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty moving story.

I have ordered a copy of the book, JD. A church offers refuge and sanctuary to all people and the German, the way he was raised, respected the sanctity of that. Even though he was an enemy soldier doing his duty at the time, for which I hold nothing against him, I am truly sad that he was killed later on. The unexploded mortar shell was nothing short of a miracle and the bloodstains a reminder of the suffering and healing that took place there. On a similar note, a 500 pound bomb came through the roof of a crowded church in Malta while people were praying and it didn't explode either. The now inert bomb remains in the church and the damage still visible in the ceiling. Thank you, JD, for a story that could have been lost to history, now more people know, including myself, through your videos.

@WW2TV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for buying a copy of my book Clare. I should point out that as remarkable as it was that the mortar did not explode, there are also plenty of stories of explosions that did happen in churches and deaths did did occur. Oradour sur Glane for example

I have stood in that very Church during my Band of Brothers "England To The Eagles Nest Tour" in 2017. Seeing those bloodstained pews first-hand brought me to tears. An incredible place that I recommend any history buff visit and pay proper respects to. Thank you for posting this video. Incredible work as always.

I was there in 2018 and was astounded with this story. So moving and humbling being in the presence of the events that occurred in that little church. Bravery. Respect. Honour. Love your work JD.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most moving stories from the Battle of Normandy.

I knew Bob Wright later when he showed up for D-Day celebrations in Normandy.I was 101 in the 60s.Great guy like the rest of my heros❤️

I visited that church on a 75th D-Day anniversary tour, to see the blood stain pews is overwhelming. The sacrifice of our soldiers should never never be forgotten. Thanks for showing this.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Quite the place.

It’s interesting that that often the wartime stories that move us the most are the stories of the episodes of humanity between enemies. It’s similar to the unofficial Christmas ceasefire in no man’s land in WW1.

J. D that was a pretty emotional story, that the German machine gunner standing in the doorway seeing all the wounded around the medic. Was a moment I found very moving as a Catholic myself, that still Germans who where not allowed to practice their faith did. Truly believed in that moment that soldier would survive the war for that moment of mercy. At least he tried to keep his soul, and sanity before his own demise. Where soldiers just know they are going to live the war and get home. Reminds me of another important war event around Christmas 1943. When German ace pilot Franz Stigler spares the men of a really badly destroyed B-17 shot to pieces by the German Luftwaffe. Franz spared the B-17 and he lives the war and eventually reuniting with that pilot Charlie Brown. And they both had a full year and a half nearly to go yet. It was one of those moments I really thought would happen here. Franz and Charlie became friends for the remaining 18 years they had left. There videos online of their first meeting and it’s incredible. To survive that war in the air was miraculous to say the least! The book. Higher calling is an incredible read.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I haven't read the book yet but I'm familiar with the story. There were some pretty amazing things that emerged from all of the violence.

@harryfaber

2 жыл бұрын

The German may have been a Lutheran or a Catholic.

This is why your videos mean so much to us JD, the personal stories that you have brought to us that most have never heard about is what I and many others yearn for.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that I could share the story and experience. Thanks for watching.

What a tremendous and riveting story! Thank you so much for bringing this to life. And a total thank you to Paul Woodadge. Thank you so much!!

What an incredible story, thank you for sharing. Need to get "Angels of Mercy"!

I met Robert Wright at a 501st. reunion, a lot of hero in a small package.

This was a very emotional story.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Very much so.

Very touching story. Thank you. They were the heroes. of D DAY. That German who came in and left had a real humane heart just another part of goodness that came out of war.

Man I was just thinking about it and voila here is the episode Thanks for uploading man

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Hope that you enjoyed it.

Wow! Really makes us sit back and think about the "enemy" last episode, a G.I. was burned and bayonted to death slowly and this week, lives sparred by the same "enemy" really makes a man think how hard and awful a war is.

I sobbed when your camera panned to those blood stained pews. The blood of so many young men. Freedom is never really free.

I visited this church in July of 2019, I knew the story and read the book Angels of Mercy. Visiting here was a bucket list item for me, we pulled into the square in front of the church where the monument to Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore and parked. We were the only ones there and spent time inside the church along with walking around the grave yard. It was so moving to be in this place. Nobody spoke, we all just reverently and quietly walked around soaking it all in.

@Nyllsor

8 ай бұрын

Reading the book now acually, got it in the mail the other day, p46 currently. :) Also wish to go there one day, maybe next year.

This story gave me goosebumps. God was looking out for these 2 medics and the soldiers from both sides they treated

In all that I have read about D-Day and WWII I had never come across this poignant story. I'm grateful that you've given us the opportunity to see it. My hat is off to you.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you.

WOW! I never heard that story before. All I can say is by the grace of God.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

Chills. What an incredible story. This has to be my favorite episode yet!

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love this story.

I visited this place during the 75th anniversary, indeed a humbling episode of WWII that shows that most people involved were humans first, soldiers second.

I have the book. Signed by Paul. Have been a couple of Paul's tours in Normandy. He is a magnificent guide.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@WW2TV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you for bringing this film and story to us. You bring the history home.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

Just visited this church in October 2021 to recount this story and see it first hand. We even had a personal connection with the church. Our group (American, from Indiana), prayed over a local woman (suffering from a serious illness) who owned the hotel we stayed. It was her home church and community. Powerful on so many levels. Thanks, JD and team. Outstanding videos.

I was there in the church with Paul about seven years ago. My dad and I took a tour with him and about three other couples. He was amazing and took us behind the memorial markers to where the action actually occurred. He took us to a lot of places including walking in the fields of Brecourt Manor. Great guy.

JD, once again, you have exceeded the expectations to impress me with your stories. Very, very moving.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. I've been really excited to share this one.

That is amazing, Once again you have bought us a hidden gem from the Normandy chronicles.

The injured were saved by the Patron Staints Of Healing . Incredible story

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites.

Combat medic's have a special sort crown! Bless them!

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@TheFunkhouser

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground Not sure if youre gonn read this now JD... but anyway, thanks for all youre doing here! PPl like you helping us remember history and showing us all why are Gold! 🌟💛😑

We often think of all the acts of bravery during WW2 and here is a story of two brave very young men who's bravery didn't involve carrying a weapon. One of the most human stories so far in your wonderful series. The two saints of medicine looking down does make you wonder!

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Very much so.

JD.... Once again I am thanking you for making this vlog. Again I have tears in my eyes from the emotion of awe and respect for the brave men who fought to free the world of tyranny.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

They were a different breed, for sure.

Your videos are absolutely amazing. More than not, these excellent portrayals of history bring tears to my eyes. Thank you again.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Appreciate that.

JD, thank you for teaching us more about the Greatest Generation.

I had the honor to meet Mr. Wright in Normandy on June 5th. 2002. He was present during the ceremony that would reveal a monument with his name on it. Just on the opposite side of the Angoville au Plain church. A real hero!

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. That is amazing!

An incredible story of humanity in a horrific battle . Brave, brave men. RIP.

What a deeply moving episode. I chocked up when the story of the German paratrooper was told so vividly. I could see and feel it so clearly. What a place of grace this has been throughout the ages. Thanks for bringing it to us. ❤

Wow. What an amazing story. The content from this channel never fails to deliver awesome history.

Im thankful people appreciate history as much as you do

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

So many of the stories you tell, in the manner you tell them, leave me breathless. That German soldier, a warrior trained for combat. Fighting for either what he believed or, simply because he was in that time and space…clearly, not a machine, but a living, thinking soul with a conscious and mind…a human man…God rest his soul…he too, is not forgotten, in a compassionate sense. Thank you for sharing this.

Ww2 history is one of those things... No matter how much one reads, hears watches, there's more. So many battles, happenings, stories. It just never ends. Overwhelming stories here! Great video, as usual!

There is a lesson in this story that reaches through the years to impact us today. Sincere human kindness, dignity and respect. Amazing. I will be ordering Paul’s book. Thank you gentlemen.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed. Pretty amazing story.

@timothyogden9761

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Dawn. A tremendous example of American exceptionalism.

Wow what an incredible job you did on this story. Left me speechless

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite stories from Normandy.

One of the Reasons why I love your channel so much is the amazing amount of respect you have for the for not only the time and place but the current owners and people who live there. What you're doing is very Noble and I'm honored to learn this history from you

Been there many times, as used to spend many weeks at our family retreat in St. Marie du Mont. Everytime we visited, came back with a great sense of calm due to the stories of humble reality in the face of adversity. Great place to visit, and may I add, what fantastic job history traveler is doing, loving your efforts. Best Regards. Mark. Gloucestershire, England.

Thanks for bringing us true stories of DDay that would probably have gone unknown to most of us ! Bravo Zulu !

This is a great story. NONE of our relatives who were there talked of experiencing anything like this. THANK YOU AGAIN.

through the hell of war humanity at times shows its face here is a great example in my opinion.. Outstanding job telling this powerful story..

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Very much so.

Such an incredibly touching and beautiful story, in the middle of so much violence and death... Just trying to imagine the love that these 2 men had for their fellow man, regardless of the side they fought for, brings tears to my eyes. Thank you JD, Paul, Erik, and everyone working behind the camera/scenes with the 3 of you, for bringing this story to us today as well as all of the other stories and places that you have talked about and brought to our attention during this video series in Normandy... all so that the stories and sacrifices made by those who fought in this awful war will live on in perpetuity. God Bless. 🙏

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Glad that we could share it. Thank you.

Amazing, thank you so very much for sharing this story

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

I'm only sorry that I can't give this video more "likes" than just one. The story of the machine gunner made me cry.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Pretty amazing story. And kind of sad that the machine gunner was killed a few days later even though he was one of the enemy.

@anncarlin8767

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground If you could look at evacuating the concentration camps. My uncle flew a "flying box car" and was shot down over enemy lines twice but what haunted him was the horrors of evacuating our troops from Buchenwald and, yes, he saw first hand the warden's wife trophy human skin collection, lamp shades, whips etc.and I believe SHE escaped all charges.

We hear all the story's of the men who did the fighting but rarely do we hear the stories of the men who did the healing. What the medics of not only WWII but of all wars see is the broken bloodied bodies of what is left behind after the battles. God surely lad his hands on those two young men and the building they chose to render add to so many. Also, the German soldier decided mercy was better than more bloodshed. A very moving story.

Paul's intro was already fascinating, then he mentioned the ages of the medics who set this up were 19 and 20... wow.

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

I know. I would barely trust most 19 and 20 year olds with an iPhone.

Wow wow! That struck a cord, this story went right in to my heart and I got two new people to admire! Three of course with you (but You are already in that list!) Thank you for telling this story! Yours sincerly Karianne from Sweden

OUTSTANDING NARRATION JD LOVE THE MESSAGE IT SENDS ABOUT 2 US MEDICS DURING A WORLD CONFLICT AND THEY HUMBLED THE FIGHTERS ON BOTH SIDES WITH THE MERCY THEY GAVE AND THE SACRIFICE THEY SHARED WITH THE GERMAN AND AMERICAN SOLDIERS BY LEAVING THE WEAPONS OF WAR AT THE DOOR GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!

I went to this church 10 years ago and was moved by the story. Thanks for sharing.

We went there with a local guide. It was quite memorable, but Paul brings so much more to it with his expertise on the action there. The German machine gunner story is particularly effective.

This is a breathtaking episode. I can't thank both of you for making this video.

Beautiful. The best part of your videos is the emotion and feeling you get out of them. Anyone can go tell the story, but you really drive home the experience of a event, a place, a thing. Bravo.

I don't care what you believe, between the mortar and the MG, there was definitely a higher power at work that day. I'll have to check out Paul's book. Thanks JD 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

This is the stuff I love to hear, personal stories during action of combat.

Honor these medics! Do something selfLESS today for someone else. Kindness is so needed now.

Its just unreal what was done. My grandfather landed days after D-Day. He was a machinist/mechanic in the motor pool and kept anything on wheels and/or tracks moving. Not a front-liner but he has always had my utmost respect for volunteering. No heroes wear capes.

This was a amazing video,in the horrors of war humanity shone through in that church,thank you for telling us this story

Look, and I mean really look, at the number of coins laid down .... I was fine up until that scene... 19 and 20. I was 17 when I enlisted and went in to do just this one job which encompassed much more than just being a medical operations specialist. This is humbling...very humbling and with tears which I am not ashamed to say, are in deep profound gratitude to these two medics. These two testaments of compassion. Thank you, as I was not until now , aware of any of this. So so deeply appreicated.

Amazing story. I must admit to breaking out in tears listening to this. My endless thanks to the Allied veterans and may God bless them always ✝️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷

Of all the humanitarian stories that occurred in WWII this has got to be the most moving, wonderful and inspiring I have ever had the honour and joy to hear, war is hell but even in hell there are glimpses of angels 👼, thank you so much for sharing it with me and the world. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. P.S Thanks for the link to WW2TV, I have subscribed purely on your recommendation, but rest assured I will be watching both yours and Paul’s WW2TV channels, I really can’t get enough of your episodes, they make my day worth while because I learn something new every episode. Thanks again. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@TheHistoryUnderground

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most moving stories to come out of the battle.

This is a great series , Im 70 so I know much of WW2 anyway , but the bearded guys presentation is excellent and he dips into things Ive never heard despite having been to Normandy several times

These types of stories are why I watch this channel. Keep up the great work!

This has to be one of the best yet. I have been to Normandy about 5 times and can't believe we haven't heard of this place before. It will definitely be in the GPS for the next trip.

Your work and narration leaves me speechless.

@TheHistoryUnderground

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

This series is so informative it is a real gem of history. Thanks for taking the time to film and travel to get the rest of the story. I fully enjoy it.

My family and I visited this church 4 years ago and this was the most amazing part of our trip. Definitely Angels of Mercy!!

The very uplifting piano solo after the 1 minute mark of this vid is insanely good. Thank you.

Production quality 110%

Thank you for telling these stories, especially this one.

That just sent chills right through me, what an amazing story.

Stories like this one have become motivational factors in my digging deeper into military history. The use of churches and farms as hospitals at Gettysburg, Valley Forge and in Ww2 in Europe and other places in history shows how humanity can exist during war.