WWII Then & Now: The Forgotten Americans In The Liberation Of The Netherlands

The US 104th Infantry Division, known as the Timberwolves, is one of the most unknown US units that took part in the liberation of The Netherlands. In this episode, WWII researchers & battlefield consultants Joey van Meesen and Florent Plana will walk in their footsteps and discover their courageous and heroic stories. In order to support the ongoing battle for the Scheldt, the allies launched Operation Pheasant to clear the German troops from the Province of North Brabant in The Netherlands. The majority of Operation Pheasant was conducted by British, Canadian and Polish troops, but there was one American unit that took part in it as well. That unit was the US 104th Infantry Division nicknamed Timberwolves. By taking Then and Now photographs along the route of the 104th Infantry Division we hope to form a direct link between 1944 and today.
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Regimental History of the 413th Infantry Regiment
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  • @SNAFUDOCS
    @SNAFUDOCS3 жыл бұрын

    Hello everyone, you can check out all Then & Now photographs of this video on our website: snafu-docs.com/the-forgotten-americans-in-the-liberation-of-the-netherlands

  • @rayeggink9932

    @rayeggink9932

    2 жыл бұрын

    Zeker mooi hè dat we samen hebben gewonnen als je Engels bent groet Nederland voor jou

  • @igorcerjan540

    @igorcerjan540

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a great job you do guys. I'm watching you all the time. Thank you for everything what you posted. I'm enjoying every minute. Best regards from Croatia! 👍

  • @samsam16832

    @samsam16832

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your everything!

  • @v48e12

    @v48e12

    3 ай бұрын

    Je hebt de feiten niet helemaal goed gecontroleerd . in die sector zaten meer Amerikanen , o.a the polarbears die hebben Roosendaal bevrijd Maar een monument kan je ook zelf opzetten met de heemkundekring als ze die daar hebben Of met een paar bedrijven als sponsoren

  • @BonnieSanders7
    @BonnieSanders73 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr. Joey van Meesen. I am Larry Bradley’s daughter and Milton W. Bradley’s grand daughter. This video is such a heartfelt blessing. I have always been drawn to Milton’s life story. I named my youngest son in honor of him. Thank you for doing this for him and his unit. This brought me to tears. I hope to visit someday.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It's the least I could do

  • @jacobsnel398

    @jacobsnel398

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will never forget the sacrifices!. In the name of the name of my parents and grandparenents we thank you!

  • @canecorsomolosser3294

    @canecorsomolosser3294

    3 жыл бұрын

    True hero's 🙏

  • @canecorsomolosser3294

    @canecorsomolosser3294

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SNAFUDOCS : top👍

  • @hfuffvnjvnijd8989

    @hfuffvnjvnijd8989

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me as a 37yo Dutchman highly respects and appreciates what the US troops have done for us! Please know that a lot of young generations like me and the doc maker didnt forget all the extreme effprts that are made for us! thank you!

  • @larrybradley4320
    @larrybradley43203 жыл бұрын

    Joey, the way in which you have memorialized the efforts and sacrifices of the 104th Infantry Division in the Netherlands during WWII is an absolutely wonderful work of art. The way in which you used the method of “Then and Now” has made this time in history come alive for me. I deeply appreciate the honor you have brought to my Father, SSGT Milton W. Bradley, of the 413th Infantry Regiment who was killed in action during the crossing of the Mark River. May God continue to bless you in your efforts to keep his memory and the memory of all who served during this great conflict alive. May we never forget what they did to preserve our freedom.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the least I could do Larry. Thank you for leaving this thoughtful comment. May we never forget

  • @BabzV

    @BabzV

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Larry, my grandparents were teenagers in the WW2, and it's because of your father and so so many of his fellow soldiers that my family survived. It is people like your father who are my heroes. Forever grateful. 💜From the Netherlands.

  • @prestonlard7687

    @prestonlard7687

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BabzV this is one of the nicest things I have heard anyone say to honor the Americans who my father was one of them who fought in ww2 thank you for your sincere respect you have given to the soldiers we in the United states love and honor so much

  • @alvashoemaker8536

    @alvashoemaker8536

    3 ай бұрын

    Learning this history leaves me with such strong, complicated emotions; HOW can we honor these brave men…?! HOW? THAT said, THANKS for this vid. All I can say is, RIP, heroes…. 🥰❗️❗️

  • @DavidPattison-sc4re

    @DavidPattison-sc4re

    3 ай бұрын

    I​@@SNAFUDOCS

  • @steveshank1513
    @steveshank15132 жыл бұрын

    My Uncle Ralph Shank was killed on November 4th, 1944 as part of this operation. He was part of the 104th Timber Wolves. He was 20 years old. Thanks for keeping the memory of these brave men alive! He was from Quarryville PA.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a hero. God bless your uncle. Feel free to email me his photograph.

  • @steveshank1513

    @steveshank1513

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SNAFUDOCS Will do. My niece wrote a book about him entitled "Give my love to everyone." letters from a WW2 soldier. It contains photos of the Timberwolves. I will try to get a copy for you.

  • @user-qh1ue8tc6y

    @user-qh1ue8tc6y

    3 ай бұрын

    Salute to your uncle!

  • @retrogurlie
    @retrogurlie2 жыл бұрын

    My Dad was a proud Timberwolf. He was part of the 104th and participated in the liberation of Nordhausen (sp). He had PTSD that haunted him his whole life after that. It wasn't until his last years that he would speak about the atrocities of war. We were told about the down time and of being in villages. 385th FA HQ radio man was his second posting, moved 50 yards back because another unit had casualties and needed a radio man. I have the telephone receiver and some of his uniform. This is a wonderful tribute. If you make more could you label it 104th so others csn find it? The Timberwolves were the first trained in night combat. Timberwolf tracks is a book that follows their path across Europe.

  • @Dutchtreat-pn3cj

    @Dutchtreat-pn3cj

    6 ай бұрын

    Your dad's sacrifices make me able to raise my son in freedom. He gave a lot, to a lot of people.

  • @llmiller5550
    @llmiller5550 Жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for your efforts here in putting this video together. My uncle Lyman Latourette was in the 104th. He was killed on Nov. 1, 1944. Now I know it was likely near the spot where the river crossing was delayed by heavy German resistance. I only wish my mother and grandparents were alive so they could know these details. He was barely 21 years old at the time of his death. Again, thank you.

  • @brianjschumer
    @brianjschumer3 жыл бұрын

    The "Timberwolves" are not forgotten, when the great people of Netherlands remember and honor them. I have been to the American Cemetary in Margraten, and I see how the locals take care of the graves. I have seen US flags flying in front of businesses that are not American owned. Thank you for what you do, I am also the son of a wounded in action, WW2 veteran. My dad passed in 2009, these videos honor these men from our greatest generation, and can learn, freedom is not always free.

  • @PatrickBijvoet
    @PatrickBijvoet3 жыл бұрын

    Dear Joey, beste Joey, As a teacher from Haarlem, born 21 years after the war and who never knew his grandfather who was killed while Belgium (where my mother comes from) I am proud that young people like you still take an interest in the people who liberated us. I never knew the story of the 104. And it deserves to be told. I am proud of you. And I just wanted to say it. I don't do it in Dutch, because you chose to make the language of your channel English and I respect that. I salute the man of the 104!

  • @MaximusDesimusMeridius

    @MaximusDesimusMeridius

    9 ай бұрын

    We need a movie about the 104 th and the units he talked about. The 415 th co K my uncle max L Alcantar was a bar man in that unit. They kicked ass.

  • @sarge6870
    @sarge68702 жыл бұрын

    I never get enough of your channel! I'm a 12 years Veteran of the U.S. Army. My Grandfather fought in WW-I, my dad in WW-II, my brother in Vietnam and I during Desert Storm. Many people today forget where their freedom came from. Thank you for reminding them...

  • @johndouglas6665
    @johndouglas66657 ай бұрын

    Hey Joey, I just found your excellent Then & Now video of the 104th Timberwolves. My Dad, Leonard Broughman, was a Medical Corpman for the 104th-413th Infantry Regiment. I cannot thank you enough for your great respect and video of the 104th. Here in the States our WW2 veterans are referred to as The Greatest Generation. Sadly, their numbers are quickly going away. Thanks again for helping the world to remember them !!

  • @matthewheinze1231
    @matthewheinze1231 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that you took time to go back and honor Mr. Bradley and provide his son the opportunity to see the location that his father left this earth is so very special. You are an amazing person!!!!!

  • @warrenchambers4819
    @warrenchambers48193 жыл бұрын

    I met a veteran of the 104th Timber wolves. He told me that the 104th was one of the first divisions to be trained to fight at night exclusively.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!

  • @firefightn673
    @firefightn6732 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to see the places my grandfather was as a young man. He was a SSgt in the 104th, 413 IR Co F. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to keeping the memories of all these young men alive. May we never forget their sacrifices.

  • @MB-vu3ow

    @MB-vu3ow

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, My dad was a Timberwolf in the 104th, 413 Reg., Co. C. After the war, he was a firefighter until he retired. 💕

  • @JodysJourney
    @JodysJourney2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video. I was fortunate enough, several summers ago, to participate in a faculty exchange with a university in Maastricht (I’m from Missouri, USA). A friend invited me to the Memorial Day event at the American Cemetery in Margraten. There were several Americans on the bus with me who had family buried there. They sat in special seating during the event. I sat with the many Dutch residents who came. Then my friend (who was covering the event for local radio) gave me a tour of the cemetery. A very special day.

  • @gerardhertsenberg2843
    @gerardhertsenberg28433 жыл бұрын

    I live in the village Achtmaal, just near the border with Belgium. There the Timberwolves crossed the border. In my town is a small museum dedicated to the liberation and the Timberwolves. They actually have had some veterans visiting the museum some years ago

  • @jimomaha7809

    @jimomaha7809

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was filmed and on ROStv Zundert op youtube: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKKes9CBktOsddo.html

  • @retrogurlie

    @retrogurlie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is that Bart and Teun's museum? Dad sent them part of his uniform.

  • @MegaDraadloos

    @MegaDraadloos

    2 жыл бұрын

    @gerard, groeten uit Zundert ;-)

  • @islesfan24
    @islesfan242 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great thing you are doing here. As a WW2 history lover and someone who knows both his grandfathers fought in the Eastern Front, this really something I can’t describe. To know what these men went through and for you to bring it back to life really is awesome. The respect you show these men is beyond beautiful. You have a fan and I thank you for all that you do to continue these mens stories

  • @synchrome62
    @synchrome622 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Chicago, you guys did a wonderful job honoring these men. I grew up in the Netherlands and in the USA, later in life I lived near Bergen op Zoom and I am very aware of many WW2 activities. I’m a USAF veteran and I was stationed in the UK and in Germany where I continued to seek out battlegrounds and famous places…. Jullie zijn heel respectvol tegenover familieleden en behandelen de herinneringen aan deze mannen met eer! Doorgaan zo!!!!

  • @roberthollanda5787

    @roberthollanda5787

    Жыл бұрын

    My Sister and her husband living in Bergen op Zoom! Greats from Germany ( but born in the Netherlands 🇳🇱)😊!

  • @CesarGarcia-nd5xz

    @CesarGarcia-nd5xz

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope your having a great experience in the U.S.! 🙏🏻

  • @MonkeyKing000
    @MonkeyKing0009 ай бұрын

    Your efforts to document the history of battles most in the States no nothing about, is much appreciated. We learn of the large operations, but what happened in-between these events, are unknown to most. Thank you for filling in the gaps and honoring those who came to fight oppression and liberate our dear friends in Europe. Your documentaries will ensure this knowledge is not lost. Your work to document these events and honor those involved, is the highest honor that can be given. On behalf of a greatful nation, I thank you.

  • @garysimpson3900
    @garysimpson39003 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful thing you did for that man to be spoken to from the area where his father gave his life. Respect.

  • @jonviol
    @jonviol Жыл бұрын

    These uploads are so precious . War is always terrible but nothing is gloryfied by firstly finding then recording the actual venues. They pay homage forever to all those affected. Thanks for these videos.

  • @stigohara4961
    @stigohara49613 жыл бұрын

    You are doing such a great job! These untold stories and the "then and now"-pictures keep the remembrance alive. We shall never forget. War is hell. There are no winners in war. We all lose.... Greetings from Germany

  • @officialnas807

    @officialnas807

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dron/0VUc14Gjb_0MicrTEtywFg.html

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @DocumentaryFirst
    @DocumentaryFirst3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Joey and Flo for all that you are doing to honor our veterans. We are eternally grateful to you both. This video is excellent as well as how you teach us to honor our liberators. May you continue to have success with your work!

  • @hermandesterke4559
    @hermandesterke45592 жыл бұрын

    Cont'd My wife's name was Anneke Stolk, her father was maintenance manager at de vlasfabriek (Flax processing plant) on the South side of the river where the Germans had a unit. My wife often had nightmares about those days. Thank you for doings an awesome job.

  • @lotharsawalt8620
    @lotharsawalt86203 жыл бұрын

    This all touches me in a way, I can`t describe

  • @HuntStacheHistory
    @HuntStacheHistory3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, you guys never disappoint! It is one thing to hear the stories of these units, but to put a name and a face to the men who fought is a priceless addition. Well done and keep up the great work. 👍

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude! That really means a lot!

  • @Jesse_Leuning
    @Jesse_Leuning3 жыл бұрын

    Hoe mooi moet het wel niet wezen dat je veel tijd in de video heb gestoken en dat je zulke mooie en lieve reacties krijgt. Verdien je man❤️💪🏻

  • @muppetpaster

    @muppetpaster

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wezen zijn kinders zonder ouders....

  • @bramkkats9478

    @bramkkats9478

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@muppetpaster wezen is ook de meerfout van was volgens mij

  • @alex_poly1147

    @alex_poly1147

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@muppetpaster verbeteraars hebben angst om niet de slimste van de klas te zijn. Huilie huilie

  • @ncwoodworker
    @ncwoodworker3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again Joey and Florent. I love the way you research history and present it in such an interesting way. I can see your excitement and feel your passion. You have a real gift for story telling.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @johnsimms4501
    @johnsimms45013 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you did a great job. What a great service you're doing to the memory of these brave men. Well done!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @robkeeley3823
    @robkeeley38233 жыл бұрын

    I love that you contacted the Family, you are doing a great service to these brave men. Thank you

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the least we could do :) Thank you for watching

  • @tamathalamb9193
    @tamathalamb91937 ай бұрын

    I can watch these all day. As an American I am saddened by the lack of education and acknowledgement of this horrific war and the sacrifices of so many, across the world . Thank you all for all that you do. I appreciate each and every one of you. I would love to be able to travel and do this. May those who have passed and their loved ones be eternally blessed and NEVER FORGOTTEN.

  • @clarkhowell8267
    @clarkhowell82672 жыл бұрын

    My dad was Stf Sgnt Ned Howell. He was in the 415th. He was one of the men who got stuck on the wrong side of the Maark River that first night of the first attack on Staandeburtan. This video was wonderful. Thank you so much.

  • @MaximusDesimusMeridius

    @MaximusDesimusMeridius

    9 ай бұрын

    What company K? My uncle max alcantar was in co K bar man.

  • @jakubheliniak1156
    @jakubheliniak11563 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you guys are paying attantion to the smallest details! Location, buildings, even doors and windows. Great channel! Greets from Poland!

  • @bruceboembeke2088
    @bruceboembeke20883 жыл бұрын

    i can not put into words (emotions) what your efforts instill in me. My dad was a medic in the war, and tho he was not a front line combat medic, he was w/ a "collecting company, between the front and Battalion aid. He was a litter bearer and ambulance driver. He saw enough that he never wanted to talk about his experiences. He did touch on WHERE he traveled and some of those travels had him in Belgium and Netherlands! So when i watch your episodes i can only imagine seeing 'parts' of the Netherlands that he too might have seen. Thank you.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bruce. Everything is possible with the right archive material. We love tracking the footsteps of individuals. Your dad was a hero! What collecting company was he in?

  • @bruceboembeke2088

    @bruceboembeke2088

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SNAFUDOCS 463d Medical Collecting Co. of 31st Medical Group.Dad told me he landed on D+3 but didn't even know which beach. Later thru research i am pretty sure it was Utah. pages of where the unit was ordered, but no idea if dad was located w/ the entire group. i know at war end he and one other Aid man were put in charge of a hospital (the only doctor was a German officer who at first refused to take direction from my dad... a Tech Sgt.... when told of the consequence of non cooperation.. he gave in) .. 17 Sept '44 they were in Anhee Belgium. Then Eupen Bel.. it talks about the numbers of litter cases moved, transported, evacuated. 23 Sept they moved to Cadier Holland.. In Oct moved to Wijk Holland and mention is made of Hospital. Relieved of this location in Dec '44 relocated in Wise Belgium. A V1 rocket wounded 2 NCO's , of the 463d but they remained on duty. There is a gap in the unit report i have, as the next date is 1 April '45 about locations in Germany, Suggerath to be exact. But i don't know if dad ever was located in Germany. I'd be happy to share the complete report, but i think most of it is disappointingly sparse. Comments like "no change in location" and "x number of wounded evacuated" fill most of the pages (in all 15 pages)... lastly dad always told me D+3 and that bullets were still kicking up the water as they waded ashore. However a search online says the 463d landed D+19 ! i 'think' my dad would have a better idea on WHEN he landed. ;)

  • @hipbubble7685

    @hipbubble7685

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bruceboembeke2088 whats the background of your surname because it could very well be dutch or belgian

  • @bruceboembeke2088

    @bruceboembeke2088

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hipbubble7685 Belgian! Flemish... SW of Ghent .. my grandfather came to US in 1909

  • @hipbubble7685

    @hipbubble7685

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bruceboembeke2088 I figured, so for your dad it was some sort of homecoming to the home he had never been to then.

  • @jimmillward3505
    @jimmillward3505 Жыл бұрын

    You are doing such a service to those brave men by remembering and sharing with all of us their sacrifices and experiences. you put us there right in the place they were.

  • @gerrysmail8891
    @gerrysmail88913 жыл бұрын

    That was a great memorial. Thank you for all your efforts!

  • @palaver40

    @palaver40

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you as well and, "May we never forget"...

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @georgelynch9602
    @georgelynch96022 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating and incredibly well done. Thank you from Austin, Texas! ❤️👍

  • @trevorrobinson8577
    @trevorrobinson85773 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Good work and thank you.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @Blitz9H
    @Blitz9H3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work. Thank you so much. This is superb.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @A1972LS5MAN
    @A1972LS5MAN2 жыл бұрын

    My grandfather served with A/T co.2nd Battalion 413th all through Holland and Germany. It makes me very happy to know their sacrifices are still remembered, thank you. Nothing In Hell Can stop the Timberwolves

  • @buckr0502
    @buckr05023 жыл бұрын

    Such great work, as always, Joey! I've been anxiously awaiting this video, as my Dad was in the 104th ID, 414 Reg., 2nd Bat., Anti-Tank Co. throughout the war. He liberated a POW's camera and has a full scrapbook of photos from the Aachen battle to the end of the war. Your "then and now" talents and research are terrific! Thank you so much for your fantastic videos!

  • @bomashishalisa6434

    @bomashishalisa6434

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. That is amazing. God bless your dad.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is wonderful!!! I would love to learn more about your dad

  • @MB-vu3ow

    @MB-vu3ow

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, My dad was a Timberwolf in the 104th, 413 Reg., Co. C. Marlene Bernard

  • @buckr0502

    @buckr0502

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SNAFUDOCS Hi Joey- fyi…I’m in the process of digitizing his photos. Some graphic pictures of liberation of Mittlebau Dora camp near Nordhausen (V-2 assembly location). I’ll keep you posted.

  • @jackpinesavage9806
    @jackpinesavage98063 жыл бұрын

    You fellows are doing something wonderful. Thank you.

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida3 жыл бұрын

    The older I get (58) the more I question the motives of my own government, but what you are doing is a good-hearted thing. Thank you.

  • @latin95
    @latin953 жыл бұрын

    Really good video thanks for your time and information. Is good to remember what this soldiers went through only 70 years ago 🙏

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @hugbug4408
    @hugbug44083 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa was a medic with a capt.s. rank in the 82nd airborne. He was in dday, market garden, and battle of bulge , where he was wounded! He had some difficulty talking about a very trying time in his life where death was to be part of the job!

  • @mariecolette9066
    @mariecolette9066 Жыл бұрын

    It’s the day after Veterans Day here in nyc I just love al your videos and how dedicated you are and how you show all the details in the scenes it’s almost like we are right there in the war again. Thank you for honoring all the forces who fought and died you’re amazing!

  • @fredhafner8177
    @fredhafner81772 жыл бұрын

    I want to Thank-You from the bottom of my heart. Your dedication and sincerity brings tears to my eyes. I am American and work for a Dutch company based in Veldhoven. I stay in Eindhoven whenever I visit the Netherlands. Eindhoven itself is rich in WWII history as I am certain you know. It is heartwarming to see young men like honoring the fallen. God Bless you. There are many smiling faces looking down upon you from Heaven.

  • @massimiliano_mogetta_bartolini
    @massimiliano_mogetta_bartolini2 жыл бұрын

    I came across this channel by pure accident and clicked on this video and now I have tears coming down from my eyes. Wonderful story and most of all thanks for sharing your brilliant work about ww2.

  • @normangrochowski6972
    @normangrochowski69722 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work. It took a lot of patience and research on your part to actually trace out the route and give viewers a glimpse at how difficult it would have been for those soldiers to be in a foreign land trying to cope with the gunfire and attacks of the German soldiers. Seeing it now in modern times is surreal, as the past slowly melts away. No aspects of the 2nd WW should ever be forgotten, because the lessons learned were paid for with a terribly heavy price.

  • @rickiovine2170
    @rickiovine2170Ай бұрын

    I do appreciate what you do. Having two Uncles who saw combat in WWII and heard stories from them that were not ever told by historians because they were very, very bad. I remember my Uncle Mino making me cry as a young boy because what he said, and how he said it shocked me. My Mom, his sister, chastised him. But, he never got over the horrible things he saw and committed suicide at the age of 46, I believe. My Uncle Storkey was part of a tank crew in the Ardennes and survived battle after battle. Many of his fellow tank crews did not. He suffered from serious back problems from the time his tank crashed, tipping over in a ditch. He died at 58. They gave so much in lands so far away. I am so thankful for what you do. I wish I could meet you and give you a big Italian-American hug. Please keep doing what you do.

  • @mildbill2806
    @mildbill28063 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for all you do. I know "Then and now" photos are sometimes mighty hard to accomplish. The memorial to the father brought me to tears, and it takes something special to make this old cowboy that emotional.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, sir!

  • @deweycat01
    @deweycat013 жыл бұрын

    Your awesome for doing that for Milton and his family. Thanks for all you do for the history of the young men that faught

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @firstcitytraveler
    @firstcitytraveler3 жыл бұрын

    Great story. I was not aware the the US 104 TH Division fought in this part of the Netherlands.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear your learned something new!

  • @hugbug4408

    @hugbug4408

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! 104th of 9th Army, and the 95th from the 3rd Army and parts of the 44th of 7th Army were also sent to Holland . Y , I don't know but some divisions were rotated to the 9th Army sector and then stayed there ir sent back to original outfits.

  • @carolancarey992
    @carolancarey9922 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for bringing us the wwii history, so refreshing to see young people who appreciate the liberation. God bless you!

  • @djd-leria1679
    @djd-leria16793 жыл бұрын

    And again a great video !!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're the best!

  • @Claudio08111960
    @Claudio081119603 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!!! Congratulations, my friend.

  • @Peter-gv2gn
    @Peter-gv2gn Жыл бұрын

    Really brilliant, deeply touching, you people putting these programmes together are tremendous souls, Milton is proud i am sure, his Son was superb, thank you, there is good in the world.

  • @campx2476
    @campx24762 жыл бұрын

    At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Wonderful tribute to the greatest generation.

  • @markj2156
    @markj21563 жыл бұрын

    Wow, totally enthraling as always. The way that you present the historic information really grips you and makes you live the moment. I've added plenty of positive comments in your previous docs, it gets better and better. I was particularly moved when you linked up with the hero's son in America, I had to wipe away a tear, it was very moving. What made it even better was your sincere comments about trying to get a memorial. Your attitude speaks volumes about you all, you are a credit to all of the soldiers. SNAFU is definitely at the top when It comes to delivering an informative, factual slice of WW2 history. I can't wait for your next doc, well-done guys, absolutely brilliant.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    That means a lot! Thank you so much Mark. Happy Easter!

  • @michoacansavages7802
    @michoacansavages78023 жыл бұрын

    I like what you doing man keep up the good work, especially the then and now should do more like those

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @kennethcurtis1856
    @kennethcurtis185610 ай бұрын

    Dad was with the 7th AD and two other ground based divisions get little attention for their sacrifices during Operation MG. Thank you for this video.

  • @760Piper
    @760Piper3 жыл бұрын

    Joey and Flo....great job. Enjoy your video's so much. Nice tribute at the end.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @royjunior3349
    @royjunior33493 жыл бұрын

    Who would give you a thumbs down! This is absolutely incredible. You bring the war to life. You bring modern history to life. It was a global war affecting everyone’s lives and ending millions and destroying everything. Hopefully, future generations will prevent such horrific terror.

  • @jeremyroberts6690

    @jeremyroberts6690

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those that are ignorant of hostory are doomed to repeat it

  • @mikerequadt9661
    @mikerequadt96613 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work. I even see some trees that are saplings at the time, and now big trees are there.

  • @turningjapanese6032
    @turningjapanese60323 жыл бұрын

    As always you and your team doing a blessing of keeping the memories of a great generation alive 🙏👍🖖🤙

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always! Thank you for watching

  • @DoctorDave5
    @DoctorDave53 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic stuff, well done.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @kevinvandorst
    @kevinvandorst3 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. I'm 100% sure going to pay my respects to Milton, it's a 10 minute drive from where I live, just might do it today actually!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Send us a picture!

  • @kevinvandorst

    @kevinvandorst

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SNAFUDOCS Done! ;)

  • @dr.jenniferlacivita5397
    @dr.jenniferlacivita539712 күн бұрын

    Hello- my great Uncle Frank who recently died at 102 was where you are in your video last year at the age of 101 he was celebrated by the town because he was one of the only living members of the 104th Timberwolves.He traveled there with his daughter and other family members - he was honored during numerous planned ceremonies. I have pictures if you’re interested Old and the recent ones from last year when he was there. I’m very fortunate to have found your video!!!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    10 күн бұрын

    Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for watching. Your great uncle frank was a true hero!

  • @bafl2
    @bafl23 жыл бұрын

    These stories you can told on both sides. My father who died one week ago had told me many stories how he had to go through as 13 years old boy at the end of the war. In 1956 he became soldier in the new German Forces. Later he was Colonel and comander in honor of an American unit in Kaiserslautern. So times have changed. The basic education on what Germans had done between 1939 and 1945 was and is important for my life. This education I continued to tell to my children and my children have seen many cementaries of WW 1 and 2. And soon I will start to teach my grandchildren on this time. So the blood of so many young boys on European ground will not be forgotten and will be in mind to make it better Rest in peace Dad

  • @OlSgtLove
    @OlSgtLove3 жыл бұрын

    Great work Joey !!! I know all the Troops are smiling down upon you ....God Bless you and the rest of the Krew!!!

  • @JDDupuy
    @JDDupuy3 жыл бұрын

    You are without a doubt a credit to professional journalism. I was riveted to the entire video. Being a War History person I found your video to be a compelling reason as to why we must not forget the past and the sacrifices that were made by the American Heroes of this generation! I salute you!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    That means a lot, thank you!

  • @poncho6784
    @poncho67843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing these and preserving the details of history while making it all so real and relevant to today!

  • @emmachamberlain7587
    @emmachamberlain75873 жыл бұрын

    I lived in that area for 7 years & You just answered a lot of my questions.......Thanks.

  • @m5a1stuart37
    @m5a1stuart373 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the excellent work guys. Look forward to your videos.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @viking_skywalker
    @viking_skywalker2 жыл бұрын

    The only thing i can say -- Thank you for what you are doing ! Thank you for holding up the memorys !!!

  • @1973miniclubman
    @1973miniclubman2 жыл бұрын

    Seriously this has got to be one of the most fascinating channels on KZread. The work you must put into this is quite something. Thank you for bringing these to life

  • @markalexander6517
    @markalexander65173 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic history. Very impressive work researching and telling this story.

  • @Resenbrink
    @Resenbrink Жыл бұрын

    My parents lived through the occupation - my mother in Haarlem and my father in Eindhoven. Fantastic work in tracking those sites down, thanks for posting this.

  • @georgegrubbs2966
    @georgegrubbs29663 жыл бұрын

    Amazing film and narration. Thanks for you work and enthusiasm. My father-in-law, Edward G. Shomaker (RIP), was no doubt in the film. He served in the 104th and then had a career as a trooper in the North Carolina Highway Patrol. We hope to visit those areas some day.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks! Your father-in-law was a hero!

  • @beakytzw
    @beakytzw2 жыл бұрын

    11:48, A section of Prisoners under guard of a Brit. Absolutely brilliant video, thank you. We will remember them.

  • @mattbyrne1822
    @mattbyrne18223 жыл бұрын

    When you were describing how people drive by not realizing what was going on at the time those pictures were taken is what I think all the in your videos. Keep up the great work 👍

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, so true! Thank you for watching!

  • @alanconnors8881
    @alanconnors88813 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate all that you Do. I always look forward to your next video. You do incredible work. It's important. I love your passion.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @phantomphlyer4417
    @phantomphlyer44173 жыл бұрын

    Tremendous work! Thanks for bringing this history back alive so we may never forget!

  • @gregw.8044
    @gregw.80443 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know about this. Once again your research and hard work has paid off. Thanks for sharing this so our younger generations will not forget what was done there. Well done guys!

  • @garkmr6200
    @garkmr62002 жыл бұрын

    You’re clearly my favorite channel. You do amazing and enviable work. My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved.

  • @englishmaninengland4591
    @englishmaninengland45913 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing insight with now & then. I absolutely love WW2 history like this. Thank you so much for making these incredible videos. You have an amazing KZread channel.

  • @SWR112
    @SWR1123 жыл бұрын

    I know it’s only 70 plus years but it’s nice to still see building looking as they were mostly that witnessed such history.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's so fascinating!

  • @jamescrook9749
    @jamescrook97492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your passion to keep recent history alive amongst the new generation, we have so much to be thankful for, I too have an interest in visiting war sites and its great to see that you are reaching out to veteran families who may never get the chance to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and giving them a personal insight as to how and where they served and in some cases ended their lives. Regards James

  • @rexmiller9843
    @rexmiller98433 жыл бұрын

    Your research, content, editing and enthusiasm for what you do make your videos captivating to watch. Thank you for all you do.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @olentangy74
    @olentangy743 жыл бұрын

    What great work you gentlemen do! Your detective/researchers/photojournalist/talents is truly appreciated. Thank you so much for your dedication for keeping the memories of theses heroes alive!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Again, thank you kindly!

  • @stevensloat4756
    @stevensloat47563 жыл бұрын

    Your work research and videos are awesome

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @RockNRoll-wb8fn
    @RockNRoll-wb8fn3 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THIS THING THAT YOU ARE DOING !! MORE HISTORY TO THE PEOPLE !!

  • @aslooijer
    @aslooijer3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastisch dit. Echt mooi dat je de zoon hebt gevonden en het met hem deelt. Super. New subscriber. 👍

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bedankt man!

  • @holaadios9958
    @holaadios99583 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and memorable video. Thanks a lot.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mycatspethooman5590
    @mycatspethooman55902 ай бұрын

    Its so heartwarming to see someone from the younger generation taking such an avid interest in what happened, so many young people today have no idea of the sacrifices these brave men and women made for our future's ❤

  • @rgan63
    @rgan633 жыл бұрын

    geweldig, great piece of testimony, thank you so much for having making this and sharing

  • @SandervkHistory
    @SandervkHistory3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video again! You shine a light on the unknown battles! Appreciate that 🙏

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy!

  • @BlackHat302Gaming
    @BlackHat302Gaming3 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video. Thank you, love how you included the story behind the photos.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @ehayes5217
    @ehayes52173 жыл бұрын

    As always, amazing, just simply amazing--thank u for what u do, tying the "then" & "now" neatly together for all of us to appreciate...& to never forget

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @Grandmenil
    @Grandmenil3 жыл бұрын

    Again an excellent video!

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always Bob!

  • @jeannettedeckers4547
    @jeannettedeckers45472 жыл бұрын

    Hi! The farm in Rijsbergen that was taken down a few years ago, was my greatgrandmothers farm. My father (81 years old now) still remembers some of the soldiers spending time at the farm, the house and the grounds. If you are interested I have some old pictures of the farm, taken in 1941.

  • @SNAFUDOCS

    @SNAFUDOCS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heel graag! Kunt u mij een mailtje sturen of toevoegen op Facebook: Joey van Meesen