Exploring Hitler's Eagle's Nest!!! | History Traveler Episode 274

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Жыл бұрын

If you've been watching this series, you knew that it had to be coming sooner or later. We're ascending the mountain to the Eagle's Nest to explore this massive building project that was a gift to Hitler on his 50th birthday and was later taken by men of the 101st Airborne Division as they moved into the area of Berchtesgaden. Enjoy!
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@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@mafia461 Жыл бұрын

Beginning @10:44 you can see the difference in the chimneys anatomy by comparing the actual photo with the historical one. It seems to me that US soldiers chipped away pieces of the marble to keep as relics. Btw imo, the chimney looks better looking now than before with the chipped off pieces.

@lespangen Жыл бұрын

Monster at rest

@mafia461 Жыл бұрын

@@lespangen A monster yes, but at rest? I highly doubt it, Im sure he's being tortured in hell.

@crickkett7510 Жыл бұрын

While I am interested in the history of WWll, at the same time I am horribly sickened by it due to losing great aunts and uncles to the the Holocaust. Appreciate your videos.

@salsonny Жыл бұрын

There was a soldier who broke a piece of the fireplace off and brought it home , hence the broken top right corner of the marble mantle

@bonniemorris23 Жыл бұрын

This really makes me emotional to see this! My dad was in the army during WW II and stationed over there. He was one of the first ones to arrive at the Eagles Nest. My dad and a few soldiers from another unit climbed up the backside of the mountain. Hitler was gone. My dad sat on Hitler's bed. He passed away 3 1/2 years ago the age of 97. He was still living alone on the farm and his mind was still sharp as a tack. He was the best man I have ever known and we miss him terribly.

@windsofchangehome274 Жыл бұрын

You were lucky or honoured to call him your father. Lucky you and may this hero RIP.

@shable1436 Жыл бұрын

Those days were when the best men were Forged, we are lucky to be the stock from which they made a world a better place for us

@here_for_the Жыл бұрын

I get it. All of us who's dad's participated in the war, had excellent morals & values, & knew right from wrong, are missing these loved ones. All of us.. Im just glad my father isn't alive to see the theft in Portland, or the burning of cuty blocks , & churches in DC. He & his friends didn't do their part to allow the freedoms of burning private property diwn & calling it peaceful protesting by the Whitehouse.

@boonedog1457 Жыл бұрын

@Bonnie Morris, Thank you for sharing your story. Your Dad's generation was the greatest generation that will ever live. These men were made of true grit. So sorry for your loss.,

@kimporter1744 Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your dad!!💕💕

@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy Жыл бұрын

I took the Eagles Nest tour in 2004, and there was an older gentleman on the bus who turned out to be a WW2 veteran. He had been there in 1945 when the Eagles Nest was captured by the allies and it was his first time returning since. He told the tour guide that if you went down this certain road, you should find some remains of a house. Sure enough, we went there and there were indeed some bricks in the ground, outlining a house or structure of some kind. At the end of the tour, several people shook the veterans hand, saying that it was an honor to meet him.

@mikekelly571 6 ай бұрын

What stories he could tell.

@243wayne1 5 ай бұрын

@@mikekelly571 He did.

@imyadaddyhoe5225 4 ай бұрын

I know for a fact that not a single person interrupted him as he spoke and had 100 percent of everyone's attention

@TravelatorH8r 3 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience in the mid-90s they used to have all the World War II Destroyer and some of the carriers and American Subs in South Carolina. My grandfather was World War II Marine and my grandparents were on vacation with us, all the girls went to see the plantations and had their own separate experience. Just the boys went to go look at all the ships. First step on that ship and it came right back to Papa Duke, he's showing us where everything is he's training us on how to use the guns, he's swinging through all the portway's, he even did the thing where you slide down the stair ladder, a 78 year old man. That's an experience you can't buy

@steel90912 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not many veterans are left from that x. 2025 will mark the 80 yr anniversary.

@bigstyx 10 ай бұрын

My wife and I will be having dinner there next May 2024. We are following the band of Brothers from Normandy to the Netherlands Bastogne through their journey, making our way to the Eagles nest then to the spot of the companies last portrait. This was a trip that we planned for many years and is my trip of a lifetime. I need to thank my wife for this gift. She’s giving me I’m sure she would love to go somewhere else for three weeks.

@StazKodama 8 ай бұрын

that sounds very cool

@justinedse8435 8 ай бұрын

Living the life

@theOnlydoubleP 8 ай бұрын

You folks enjoy. What history.

@dominicknelson 7 ай бұрын

Me and my dad just finished band of Brothers 30 minutes ago lol

@damianbar7356 6 ай бұрын

Bastogne ist in Belgium not Netherlands 👍🙂

@user-gr7dz8vg1d 11 ай бұрын

Walked up the mountain and into the eagles nest in 1979 as a young soldier. It was at closing time and the area was socked in w/ clouds. Toured the place then went outside to walk around. In the fog all of a sudden 2 yards in front of me was a large German shepherd. In a couple of seconds along came the owner. Will never forget that scene

@mikeflk1585 8 ай бұрын

Was it blondie?

@Verschie 3 ай бұрын

Did hé look like hitler

@chizepi1557 Жыл бұрын

that transition into the old footage of the road and views in the beginning was so unique and really hit different

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@justinweaver8107 Жыл бұрын

Yes i to loved that

@Antonio5559398 Жыл бұрын

the soundtrack game me MAJOR BALDERUNNER 2049 vibes

@virginiasoskin9082 11 ай бұрын

I agree. JD did that with a visit to Dachau which was also VERY eerie but extremely effective. Never forget.

@wendyHew 8 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 If you are that religious surely you would have wanted the Nazis to defeat the Soviets as religion is illegal under Communism 🤔

@joannam.9276 Жыл бұрын

I got the pleasure to hear stories, see photos of WWII and the Eagles Nest from a WWII soldier and friend of mine who told me his life story. I loved every minute of it! Rest in paradise Pops❤

@landon776 Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@travishurst8061 Жыл бұрын

Shure u did

@joannam.9276 Жыл бұрын

@@travishurst8061 I sure did. He passed last year 2 months before his 100th birthday last year . He was a customer/friend of mine.. I have pictures of us going through all his photos and I took pictures of the photos. So thank you ☺️

@jnholland006 Жыл бұрын

@@travishurst8061 you should worry about your spelling more than another’s truth telling…😂

@GwaiZai Жыл бұрын

I don't really agree with the choice of the music to be honest. Some of the worst mass murderers to ever live made this for their pleasure. Let's not forget that. And the music makes it feel like pleasant old home movies from yesteryear.

@asherweck 7 ай бұрын

So grateful for people like you that show these little slices of history and historical places. Places I most likely will never have the chance to see but I got to experience it to a degree through your work! Thank you!

@karlablack4305 9 ай бұрын

My husband and I were there in 2008 and the great hall was not being used as a restaurant at that time. It’s an amazing place with amazing views. I will never forget that visit.

@TheGibbletron Жыл бұрын

We went in 2010 and little did we know, it had just been closed for the season only a few days earlier. As we had travelled all the way from NZ, I wasn't going to let that stop us, so we found the road up and walked the entire way. We didn't get to ride the golden elevator, nor go inside, but we had the whole place to ourselves, and it was worth every step!

@Paulman50 Жыл бұрын

We went up there but it was completely overcast and could not see the view. Bad news you didn't get up to the nest. Was well worth the trip, magnificent. We're from New Plymouth.

@LtRyanPYT 9 ай бұрын

And probably a better story than if you had gone if it was open :)

@evelynbethea8019 8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!glad you didn’t give up!!!;)

@dancing_qu33n 7 ай бұрын

👏🏽 🇳🇿

@dustdevilz4771 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Amazing history. Walking in the footsteps of some of the most menacing but significant characters in world history.

@jillosler9353 Жыл бұрын

I visited the Eagles Nest during a holiday in Austria in 2009. The lining of the lift is bronze and rumour has it that it's because Hitler was claustrophobic and being able to see himself in the polished bronze made it okay. One of my highlights, when walking round the ramparts, was striking up a conversation with an elderly, obviously American, gentleman who told that this was his first trip BACK since 1945. He was one of the first American troops on the scene after the capture of the area! I could have listened to him talk for hours.😊

@Kristoker420 Жыл бұрын

No, this did not happen lol

@granthoover9045 Жыл бұрын

@@Kristoker420 why would someone make that up? You weirdo

@karljanus8308 Жыл бұрын

So he was in his late 80/90 y/o on a trip to Bavaria? What a trooper!

@Logan_Lovestein Жыл бұрын

That is so stupid and untrue lol...

@jillosler9353 11 ай бұрын

@@Kristoker420 Where you there? I was! And it did happen.

@user-mh7zs6hw2u 2 ай бұрын

We visited the Kehlsteinhaus in 2010 and I remember the most harrowing thing about the visit was the bus ride up the mountain to the parking lot at the elevator. I'm and Army brat and had visited the Berchtesgaden area a few times in the early '60s but never got up to the Eagle's Nest. Fascinating place. One of my favorite places in Bavaria can be seen from the sun terrace. Off to the left is the Königssee, a beautiful alpine lake where you can take a boat to a stunning small chapel, St. Bartholomew's.

@josephinewhite6224 6 ай бұрын

I have read books, watched documentaries and movies about Hitler and the war all my adult years. Thank you for your video. I loved the blending of the old films. This was a whole new perspective.

@TheMelamia Жыл бұрын

I was at the Eagle’s Nest several years ago. Such a strange experience. Absolutely beautiful there, but also creepy.

@dreamsofsnow6521 Жыл бұрын

When I was stationed in Germany I and some of my Soldier buddies had the pleasure of going to the Eagles Nest , kinda of a scary bus ride up there , took the golden elevator to the top and what a view. Grabbed some beers and made a toast to one of the most incredible experiences of our lives . Will never forget that memory .

@MjC7192 Жыл бұрын

No shit if you have a window seat when you look out and down the side of the bus you see.......nothing no guardrail just straight down the side of the mountain..., but, when you get out of the bus and walk towards the mountains you feel like Julia Roberts is going to come out and sing the Sound of Music with bluebirds bunnies deer and shit but it was interesting and full of history

@Laz_Arus Жыл бұрын

@@MjC7192 I'm sure you meant Julie Andrews. 😉

@lucianoldon8710 Жыл бұрын

yep, dream of glory, tanx for info. i spent a month on leave 1971 in Bad Riechenhalle with a German nurse girlfriend, Gabriella, born in that town. she toured me to the General Walker hotel in Berchtesgaten. swam in Kimsee lake resort, toured up to the Eagles Nest , danced and dined in Salzburg Austria at a 600 hundred year old tavern to a live rock n roll 🎶 band. she even took us on a trip to go visit the Grossglockner Ice Glacier in the Alps. I still have my Kodak pictures 📸. sadly we didn't get married. 🍺 Prosit ! i was fortunate to have seen what your average tourists don't get to see behind the viel.

@dreamsofsnow6521 Жыл бұрын

@@lucianoldon8710 ..... Yeah stayed at the General Walker hotel a few times , I was stationed there when Germany was still divided . We did most of our heavy training during the Winter months and would often go 2 to 3 months with no days off but during the Summer months they would gave us a break and they would take us down to Berchesgarden for a couple of weeks , set us up at the hotel and cut us loose. Bavaria is such a beautiful place had a lot of good times there and to top it off German Frauliens liked American Boys .😉

@kennash7583 Жыл бұрын

I did the I.T.T. tour of this place back in 88, still remember to this day...

@trishteevee1512 6 ай бұрын

I went cross country skiing a little below eagles nest as a child 12 yr old. It was all full of snow and the bluest and most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life.

@susannebarnhart1322 8 ай бұрын

My husband's father was part of the group of soldiers entering the eagles nest in 1945. We have the map of the building given to the soldiers before entering. Apparently there were rooms that you didn't get permission to enter or may not exist anymore. Let me know if you would like photo of it. I love Berchtesgaden which is the region the Eagles nest is located at.

@christyfoster6862 7 ай бұрын

I would love to see that

@dominicknelson 7 ай бұрын

I would love to see your photo! What is your dad in band of Brothers?

@PolsieDJ 5 ай бұрын

Like to see that map!!

@aqua.scape69 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see a photo of your map.

@tusharsinha8660 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Is there a Instagram page where i can see those, or a website ? I am really interested.

@bartderlatka3812 Жыл бұрын

Hats off JD, outstanding work. Seeing all these US soldiers' old movies embedded here made it truly special.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@chuckb9867 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground I wish you had done to versions of this video I'm too fat to make it up the hill and I would have loved to seen a super detailed view of the whole place like the video I just saw was awesome I've lived vicariously through you j.d.

@jaymac7203 Жыл бұрын

@@chuckb9867 Lol

@VanillaGrollia. 10 ай бұрын

🦅🇺🇸

@michaelconte537 9 ай бұрын

So true: Those embedded videos are priceless. Particularly when they’re immediately followed by the current view from the same vantage point. As always, well done!! 👍

@karenkennedy6293 Жыл бұрын

Most of us will probably never get to experience what you brought to your subscribers, history that we would otherwise not have had the opportunity to see so Thankyou for making it possible. Great Channel!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@nach2821 8 ай бұрын

I was just there July 9, 2023. I took a private tour, and we were allowed into a service tunnel, located just to the right of the main tunnel that goes to the elevator. Inside that service tunnel is a complete, working, U-Boat, diesel motor, which was used as aux. power. I have pics if you ever want to see that. I also went to the Berghof on the same private tour and it was pretty amazing to be standing right in where the great room used to be. Chilling actually. Love your vids and hope to see your museum next time I am in the area. Doc

@ChuckS117 10 ай бұрын

Your channel is such a blessing for those of us who will never be able to visit such places.

@sethstafford2086 Жыл бұрын

This channel has quickly become one of my favorites. Telling these historical stories while being on location is so cool.

@timskura9116 Жыл бұрын

For sure!! Love it!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching.

@stevenm3823 Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan also...I'd love it if he can visit some of the WWII battlefields in Italy...like Anzio, Salerno, Monte Cassino, or even Sicily.

@Patriot-American Жыл бұрын

Will agree with that!!! One of my favorite channels and a joy to watch ...

@tanker335 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenm3823 My beloved 1st Armored Division served in all the theaters you mentioned and North Africa as well. I had the honor of meeting several of the tankers at a get together at Ft. Knox in the 80's. They got to climb all over an M60A3 and enjoyed every minute of it.

@AG4KN Жыл бұрын

Visited there three times, when I was stationed in Bavaria in the 80s and 90s. Back then, the old AFRC hotel was a military ski resort in the winter and during the summer, they ran tours (like the Neuschwanstein castle) and rafting down the mountain passes. Lest we not forget about the salz mine tours in Berchtesgaden. Great place for R&R back then.

@ryanhodgetts Жыл бұрын

I still can’t comprehend the insane duality of the beauty of the visuals of that location and the insane amount of evil and destruction that locations history has.

@bethmann3283 2 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking..how so much beauty can be amongst such evil.

@feloniousfloyd2203 29 күн бұрын

You’ve been lied to.

@ryanhodgetts 28 күн бұрын

@@feloniousfloyd2203 by people like you maybe

@Pontifex_Maximus 22 күн бұрын

@@feloniousfloyd2203 Glad someone said it, its ashame these people have no clue about the truth

@johannaholmgren8088 22 күн бұрын

@@Pontifex_MaximusBullsh*t. What "lies" exactly? You people make these unsubstantiated comments as if you know something no one else knows. If you weren't there during that time, you know absolutely nothing.

@YommiOfficial 4 ай бұрын

The transport of the materials to build the eagle's nest is an insane feat alone

@kieleggy08 2 ай бұрын

Fr,and they build in 1937

@richardm4050 Жыл бұрын

JD. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS. MY DAD was AT THE EAGLES NEST WITH THE 101st airborne division Ihad a huge nazi flag my dad took from there. It is now at a museum in Gettysberg

@Newportioo Жыл бұрын

Damn

@GweGwe-lu9ob Жыл бұрын

Damn

@DemoRanchLover.50Cal 4 ай бұрын

Damn thats so cool

@alexpage7292 Жыл бұрын

JD I’m speechless. Thank you for making these amazing films!

@pugginspice 10 ай бұрын

I discovered your content yesterday after visiting Dachau. You do such a great job with the visuals, combining old and new images, and sharing what you’ve learned. Thank you so much for what you do! It is obviously your passion, please keep it up! ❤️

@samuelpankonien4084 11 ай бұрын

Ive traveled alot from the military but the eagles nest is on the bucket list. I remember my grandpa telling stories

@michaelhayes9773 Жыл бұрын

1981 I went to Berchtesgaden. It was dead of winter around News Years. Couldn't make it to the Eagles Nest for reasons I don't recall, not open maybe. But the sight of it was spectacular. I was stationed in Germany in the 3rd Division at the time. I wish I could go back in time an relive that experience now that I could appreciate it all more.

@TheCreaver Жыл бұрын

Yea, the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) is closed during winter

@michealgillman7418 Жыл бұрын

Go back, as long as you are able?

@Larrypint Жыл бұрын

Bertechesgaden is a beautiful Ort and the eagles nest has his own magic and Aesthetic.

@mikeu5380 11 ай бұрын

Hello from Japan. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your visit with us. Having just read Albert Speer's diaries--in particular, his descriptions of his time with Hitler there--I found your visit to be an enlightening one for me. Cheers!

@nickv.5748 4 ай бұрын

Generosity,,,lol,don't be too polite it's job for him !

@mikeu5380 4 ай бұрын

@@nickv.5748 All right... Then, I shall say "Good job!" ; )

@nickv.5748 4 ай бұрын

@@mikeu5380 , yeah it's more appropriate,,😊👍 !

@davidtucker2948 Жыл бұрын

My best friend and I visited in 2000 while backpacking across Europe..absolutely amazing trip! I still thank him today for the experience of a lifetime..

@ralphleak9363 Жыл бұрын

I was there as a small child in the late 50's, my dad was USAF stationed in Weisbaden. I remember the elevator all shiny. Such memories, the cities in Germany were still pretty destroyed only twelve years after the war. My dad was Army Air Force in North Africa during the war. He passed away in 1985 at age 62, unfortunately before my brother and I were able to ask him about his service.

@wendyHew 8 ай бұрын

My father was there as a child in 1943, I have a photo of him doing a happy salute from the balcony

@Mere-Lachaiselongue 8 ай бұрын

Did he regret fighting the austrian painter once he saw what direction the world was heading? I mean, everything the austrian painter said would happen, is happening.

@wendyHew 8 ай бұрын

@@Mere-Lachaiselongue I think they all regretted it straight after the war, the way the painter described what was happening in Vienna in his book is the same as what is happening in the west now.

@bayralysis 7 ай бұрын

@Mere-Lachaiselongue @wendyHew you two do realize he was the root cause of like 70 million peoples deaths right?

@bayralysis 7 ай бұрын

@wendyHew like surely you're not defending hitler...

@SueProv Жыл бұрын

I watched a video that visited the VonTrapp home near Salzburg. The man had a post card that showed all the panorama and it included the Berghof. It literally took my breath away. It was hearstoppingly beautiful and maybe the Eagles nest.

@ciarancaughey1099 Ай бұрын

Excellent piece! Visited it in 1987 with my beautiful girlfriend. What cannot be conveyed is the quality of the air. Awesome! We walked up and down. Gave a true feeling of walking in the footsteps history. The whole area is a site of pilgrimage . Easily the best holiday of my life and I'm 70 now. Beautiful

@cathydavis4837 11 ай бұрын

I visited in 1991 when I was active duty. The weather conditions changed very quickly and suddenly it was white out conditions. It was so scary coming back from the end with such poor visibility. I never got to see the beautiful view myself. Your video brought back many memories of what I could see. I did take a pic sitting in front of that fireplace. It wasn’t roped off back then. Thank you for what you do. (Army Medic & Nurse).

@Treetopflyer777 Жыл бұрын

And this is case in point for why places like this should have never been destroyed after the war. They should be preserved!! Really sad we lost so many historical buildings and locations

@amauicelticconnectionandot2674 Жыл бұрын

so hard to build, so easy to destroy...most people don't give a damn about history.

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@Sergio54321 Жыл бұрын

Just think of the tourist money they lost by destroying the Berghof. They could have charged whatever they wanted.

@Schush Жыл бұрын

@@Sergio54321 That onus is on the Bavarian government

@stevepritchett6563 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@richs6205 Жыл бұрын

I was there in 1969 while in the Army. Stunning views in every direction. While outside everyone had to hurry back inside as a quick moving storm rolled-in with some lighting. Beautiful place.

@fromthecountryburris1520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸

@cyndipatton3429 9 ай бұрын

I lived in Germany in the late 60’s early 70’s when my husband was stationed there with the Army. My Mother and Grandmother visited with us for a couple of weeks and we visited here in 73, as we lol as many. Many other historic places. Loved every minute of living in Europe.

@ishcaby1231 9 ай бұрын

I recently visited this place and words could not express the views here. Love your channel and I sincerely appreciate your content. Thank you. I also love everything related to WWII history

@baileyinc1 Жыл бұрын

I love the 'then & now' footage in your video's mate. Gives a perspective of what it must have been like and makes relating to the images meaningful. Thanks.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@masterk5372 Жыл бұрын

Right

@jamesbergman4917 Жыл бұрын

I did the Band of Brothers tour in 2009. We had a catered dinner there as part of the final days of the tour. It was tour guide Ron Drez's 14th time there and the story was Hitler had only been there 13 times because of his fear of heights.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@Larrypint Жыл бұрын

It had nothing to do with a fear of height, his main residence in Berchtesgaden was the Berghof Obersalzbach, that's also 1000 meter above the sea level.

@jamesbergman4917 Жыл бұрын

@@Larrypint Fear of height has nothing to do with sea level. It is the proximity of where you are to the immediate drop like climbing a ladder or walking onto your balcony at the ledge of a mountain.

@tehjamerz Жыл бұрын

Yet another lie about the Führer

@Larrypint Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbergman4917 Hitler had his personal pilot Hans Baur and his personal airplane and he flew dozens of times with it... He was a control freak and didn't liked the feeling of flying but it was not because of fear of height. That's a myth.

@ericmckenzie3429 8 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you made this video. I've never heard too much about Hitler's eagles nest im so glad KZfaq randomly selected this video to watch. Thanks for sharing i learned a lot.

@vanroeling2930 6 ай бұрын

I just toured the Eagles Nest last week and your video is spot on in coverage and capturing the essence and beauty of the Eagles Nest. Congrats on a job well done!

@johnhough4445 Жыл бұрын

That's somewhere I'll never get to myself ... thank you for showing it to me, and the narration. Top marks~!

@turdferg100 Жыл бұрын

Once again you are doing great work keeping history alive.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@cw2256 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this fascinating look at Eagle's Nest. My husband and I were in Berchtesgaden some years back but did not get up to the Eagle's Nest. On your visit, even the cloudy weather did not diminish the beauty of those mountains. Glad for you that you finally got to see it.

@FalconX93 8 ай бұрын

Just an amazing filming of a historical site. Couldn't have asked for a better day with a light snow falling. Amazing look at this, i envy you for the places you have visited.

@allstopblue5717 Жыл бұрын

The fact it only took 13 months to build actually seems impressive to me

@pucknhusker9426 11 ай бұрын

the under class can achieve a lot under the threat of death

@mod91Kauai 11 ай бұрын

@@pucknhusker9426 also under the threat of hunger and homelessness like today, in 2023..

@Powerule23 11 ай бұрын

There's nothing like money...

@insanebmxthomas 11 ай бұрын

The Eagles nest was built by highly paid German, Austrian, and other workers. The tunnels wére built by slave labor according to... google.

@WatchmyPlaylist. 9 ай бұрын

@@pucknhusker9426 Germany was thriving

@idotroger88 Жыл бұрын

Every single time. That is how often I enjoy not only the history lesson, but the time that you clearly put into the production as well. The visits that you make bring places that I will probably never see in person to a point that I feel I have been there. Thank you for making history this fun, interesting, and enjoyable, and never stop going to the lengths that you do to bring history alive. My kids appreciate it as much as I do, because this information is now available for the next generations.

@bettyhudson979 Жыл бұрын

But we can’t teach Black History in American schools but we can teach about the monster Adolf Hitler. But I guess we need to for history won’t repeat itself ‼️ However we can’t teach about the monstrous acts committed against Black Americans in American schools ‼️

@zwartdrinker 8 ай бұрын

Thumbs up for this video! I really appreciate the way you handle this subject! I was there in 1981 and still remember lots of former soldiers walking around. I will visit the place again in the near future.

@StrangeHistory-tr2xs 8 ай бұрын

My grandfather was there right after the war ended, he was stationed there for two weeks. It is on my bucket list for sure. Amazing video

@maryanne6407 Жыл бұрын

When we visited we were actually in the clouds and it was definitely surreal. The marble fireplace was not roped off then and we sat on the hearth and had someone take a picture. The only scary part was the bus ride up and down. He made me sit on the outside both times and I felt like I was going to fall off the side of the mountain. Truly a one in a lifetime experience.

@eagle13rodgerthatradar Жыл бұрын

Awesome Ginger❤

@thomasjamest Жыл бұрын

Who did? Sounds like a good session 👞

@gianlucamai 11 ай бұрын

😅

@stffaluffagus Жыл бұрын

This is by far one of your best videos. If anyone would ask what is History Underground, I would say this. The mix of your personality, old footage, and excellent camera work made this video great. Awesome work, looking forward to more!!👍🏻😀

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@markdeshong6323 Жыл бұрын

I had a chance to visit Eagle's nest in 1978 while stationed in Germany. We actually got to host a medical conference in Berchtesgaden We had our Combat Support Hospital set up there. ( 128th CHS) Such a beautiful part of the country.

@jerseyboy84 Жыл бұрын

From one history enthusiasts to another. Thank you. I hope one day to take a Europe trip that will be a WWII tour of sort. The Eagles Nest is on that list.

@bt4839 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for your due diligence in documenting history up close. Your work is very much appreciated!

@CAdam-oo5bd Жыл бұрын

In 2006 my wife and I visited Germany and laid over in Berchtesgaden for 5 days visiting the valley, Salzburg, and the Obersalzberg. The thing that struck me the most was that no matter where you were in the valley below, the Eagles Nest was visible, almost as if it was watching over the valley. I can only imagine what the valley residents thought when they looked up during those war years. Thanks for making this video and adding all the historical footage in as it brings a whole new light to where I walked. You also brought out many points such as the soldiers initials on the door and marble fireplace. Also if I remember correctly, the Eagles Nest was a US Military moral location, kept under US control until just quite recently before returning it to German custody. I was told this was to prevent German Nazi sympathizers from making it a shrine to Hitler. BTW, the food and beer there was as good as the view.

@ravox.19 Жыл бұрын

Salzburg is a city in Austria. The summer residence is in Bavaria

@CAdam-oo5bd Жыл бұрын

@@ravox.19 Never said it was in Salzburg, just that we visited Salzburg during the same trip. The distance between the two is approx 35 miles and we stayed roughly half way between the two.

@SandiSays Жыл бұрын

@@CAdam-oo5bdI lived in Germany for three years during the early 90s. My husband and I also took a vacation in Berchtesgaden and went to the Eagles Nest. Also went to Salzburg as well. It was an amazing trip. We went to the salt mines and I don't even remember where else it was 30 years lol but I still have my pictures

@kellybrown1129 11 ай бұрын

I am actually will be doing a tour later this month and part of it will be going to the Eagle's Nest. My grandfather served in WWII and I have a few of the photos he took when he was there during the war. I hope to take photos of myself sitting in the same spots he did (most were from the sun porch). Thank you for sharing this video and the little details like the carvings in the gate and fireplace. If they let me, I will be there all day looking for the initials LWB.

@dogman615 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video . The older videos combined with your trip are awesome. Thank you

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@Ayo-hf9xd Жыл бұрын

You made the best video tour of the Eagle's Nest that I have found. It is on my bucket list as well. My grandfather, a surgeon and captain in the army, was able to make it up there as the war came to a close. He didn't talk about the war too much, so this was a great way of seeing a historical glimpse from his perspective. I truly appreciate the work that went into this and your choice of music & footage.

@pks815 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this one! I had the same reaction as you with everything feeling absolutely surreal. The ride up the mountain and then walking down the mountain to the parking area was an amazing experience. Thank you for this video so I could see it again and see it through your eyes.

@busht4169 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great presentation. Really appreciate you showing us this history how we would see it if we were there.

@tammybarthel4495 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous! Well done. I love that you included old footage. Thank you!!

@g8citybluedevil986 Жыл бұрын

My Uncle was there in 1945, I have a Berchtesgaden tourist brochure that he made notes in about the Berghof and the sites he saw. He was in the 736th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Army and visited there in early July 1945

@carlenlanser2276 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning view & location. We are amazed that the Eagle’s Nest sits on top of that ridge of mountains & think of the engineering it took to get the materials up there, building the shaft for the elevator, etc. This episode knocks it out of the park, JD! Well done!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

@brnokeefe Жыл бұрын

Ok nazi

@carlenlanser2276 Жыл бұрын

@@brnokeefe I’m definitely not a nazi & see AH🥸& his regime as an evil, hateful man. What I can appreciate is the history content that JD brings to his KZfaq channel. Obviously you don’t!

@AndrewSorge-rn2rq Ай бұрын

Just found you - excellent video man. Very informative. Love the way you put it together as well. Very cool.

@Chris-dv7jq 10 ай бұрын

Find it amazing how they manage to get actual footage. Incredible 🎉

@darylg7484 Жыл бұрын

It always blows me away that all videos of those times, there such a lightness and relaxed nature to these people. And knowing that a few miles away, the utter chaos and misery that is happening at the same time. Wild. Great video! I was stationed in Heidelberg and was busy chasing girls instead of seeing these amazing places. Young men, young priorities.

@terryeustice5399 Жыл бұрын

JD was unaware of the Italian workers building the Eagles nest. And the views are just stunning. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Thank you for sharing! 💯👍

@citizenVader 9 ай бұрын

Wow that is actually on my bucket list too ❤ And you caught a good day to visit, you can actually see the valley.

@paulletchworth2036 9 ай бұрын

Amazing job ,so glad it didn’t get destroyed so everyone can see it , thank you for all of your videos , everything you do gets better with every video 👍👍👍👍

@lewisbolman7862 18 күн бұрын

If I recall ,the story is the allies couldn't hit it. They tried to bomb it and missed.

@jeanniehall1440 Жыл бұрын

I was at the "Nest" in 2012 and went through their museum tour there. It's an emotional experience to walk the halls, see the depictions, recreated map sites, on how the 3rd Reich went from one country to another, gathering people in their wake as they went from town to town. I just lost a dear friend last month, which was a Holocaust survivor, and one of the most fortunate few that made it through the war and lived to tell about .. It's very enlightening, but oh, how very sad, many people left with tears .. Mankind can be so evil ..

@wulfW 9 ай бұрын

What makes them a Holocaust survivor? Were they in a concentration camp?

@patkennedy2620 5 ай бұрын

@@wulfW TROLL

@wulfW 5 ай бұрын

@@patkennedy2620 You can't handle a basic question?

@gumegoz2012 5 ай бұрын

Not so evil! Stalin was worse, but didn't kill j.ws. . Mao tse tung in china more gruesome and worse. But history victimize( not agree) what thwy did, not at all. But is part of history

@hanspettersson504 3 ай бұрын

⁠you just declared yourself a sayianim/hasbara agent for KM zionist pr

@sowen1274 Жыл бұрын

I like yourself, am fascinated by history, especially WWII history. It amazes me that the Eagle's Nest is still intact. I really enjoyed the cinematography and the aerial shots you were able to obtain. Yes, like others have noted in the previous comments that this was truly a horrific time in history, but, I can also appreciate the architecture and engineering that went into constructing the Eagle's Nest.

@eshelly4205 9 ай бұрын

An Austrian told me to look behind the open doors at the opening of the tunnel. I looked and saw all the graffiti scratched into the door by American soldiers. He also showed the guard patrol paths around the mountain . Also it’s a lot smaller than I imagined

@velchuck 6 ай бұрын

My wife and I were there in the late 60s. It was amazing then, and watching your video reminds me how it’s still amazing and beautiful. Thank you.

@Psycogenius Жыл бұрын

I've been to both Peleliu and Iwo Jima. Absolutely incredible experiences and journeys. I was able to go to Iwo with veterans of the battle. Peleliu was an interesting experience just working to get there.

@sscinamon Жыл бұрын

Love your work. My favorite channel. Been binge watching. Thanks for making history come alive.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@ruthshelton-tp9ie Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground If you'd have been my history teacher in high school or college,I would never have wanted to have leave. So lucky to be subbed to you're channel for some time now. Safe journeys ! God bless❤️

@zodiac1958 3 ай бұрын

I love how you show short clips of certain locations you visited from here and there from the past 😌

@Illest-B Жыл бұрын

Love that you add old footage of the area. Great video.

@scso422 Жыл бұрын

I was there in October of 2021. Absolutely breathtaking. A couple of items that our tour guide mentioned: The elevator is powered with a submarine engine. When it was to be installed, it would not fit in the opening to that room. They had to take apart the whole thing, and build it back together. We weren't shown that room, as it was off limits. The day before the bombing raid, it snowed. The Eagle's Nest was covered in snow, and was not seen, so avoided being bombed. Hitler only visited the Eagle's Nest a handful of times. It wasn't destroyed like other WWII locations, because Hitler didn't like it that much. That is one place I'd love to go back to. I'd like to take the path back down to the parking area.

@selinasteve Жыл бұрын

I don’t usually comment on these videos, but young man, you have made an incredible video here. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 LEST WE FORGET

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@granthoover9045 Жыл бұрын

@Culm Mannion don’t bother. They’re implying certain atrocities never occurred 🙄

@chrisanderson4044 2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy this video showed up on my feed. I never really thought much of this place and this was fascinating to watch. Thanks for documenting this!

@Wildcat221 3 ай бұрын

As a world war 2 history buff, this is so cool! I’d love to take my dad here someday. He’s getting older, I’m 32, he’s 72 but he’s in a great shape. We both share a love of the world wars and history in general. I remember seeing the guys loot the eagles nest in band of brothers 😂 I watch that series once a year and it never ever gets old. Enjoy your trip!!

@KevinFryAdventures Жыл бұрын

This might be some of your finest work to date. I can honestly say that I am blown away by this video.

@boonedog1457 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! Thank you for filming this! I shall only ever see the Eagle's Nest through your film. A Magnificent piece!

@LuisDeBastos 4 күн бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing all the information and hidden details! I'll be visiting Berchtesgaden and Obersalzberg in 3 weeks. I hope there's good weather to be able to go up and enjoy this place and go through all the history there, and capture all those hidden gems and details shared in your video.

@sksmokes 6 ай бұрын

cannot express how much i love the inclusion of the old footage with classical music to juxtapose the horrors that were manifested here

@faithyourfear6401 Жыл бұрын

I still can't believe I've actually been here, in my early twenties. Trying to drink in all the beauty is almost painful. Thank you for bringing me back for a minute. I am so grateful that this former fortress of evil was not destroyed. Now it is available for all to enjoy, hopefully for generations to come. The views, I just can't!

@scearley Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history tour! I was stationed in Bavaria while in the Army, what a beautiful area it is there.

@SandiSays Жыл бұрын

I lived in Germany in the early 90s. I husband was stationed in the Army. We spent a week in Berchtesgaden and went to the Eagles Nest. It was an amazing trip. Truly breathtaking views

@xxjj4082 3 ай бұрын

Thank You for the memories! I was stationed in Germany, in the Army. After Desert Storm my Unit took a trip up there for a week, it looks different from what I remember, lol. We stayed in a Hotel in town and spent several days running around that place like we owned it!!! LOL The part I remember most was the fire place and seeing all the names from the Soldiers who were there. Very nice place, I want to visit it 1 more time. Thank You Sir for your time and effort.

@Mochu.Mandiri Жыл бұрын

"This is something else". He choose words carefully. I admire it.

@ericscottstevens Жыл бұрын

The tradesmen who built this were true Alpiners and Allgäu.....a rough hewn lot, independent to the core, not able to be easily bargained with. Trained by their ancestors construct in stone and wood while clinging to the mountainsides. They worked in the extremes and partied even harder with fisticuffs and gambling wages for entertainment. These types were probably not deemed integral to the NSDAP grand strategy in terms of loyalty to Berlin or any flatlanders mind you..... but this unique type of construction was not trusted to just anyone with the usual political connections. These mountain tradesmen were experts working in the extreme with apolitical survivalist sensibilities. The State of Bavaria had inklings to destroy this building, yet it was determined the superior craftsmanship with this structure is a legacy to the excellent tradesmen who created it, not a political ideology that dealt in dire outcomes.

@nancysmith-baker1813 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , I really appreciate that . We've lost so much good craftsmanship . In the US it's gone.

@CimonSowel1 Жыл бұрын

The most Underrated comment I've came across on KZfaq In the last 10 years. I know how and why Hitler wanted this built. People forget Adolf was an artist to begin with and that's all I'll say & if you do not understand what I mean then you will never know. I was born in 1984 in Scotland however I have lived a life of history in wars but my personal favourite is the 1st and 2nd and all that goes.

@philparks2223 Жыл бұрын

The carvings in hearth and fireplace done by soldiers are interesting as well...

@FrankFurther 11 ай бұрын

@@nancysmith-baker1813 there has never been good craftsmanship in the US. You make houses out of wood. Wood!

@ketchum6455 11 ай бұрын

It looks like a concrete slab to me. It’s an eyesore

@AyeAyeRon11 11 ай бұрын

I lived in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for some years. The eagles nest is near there in southern Bavaria. The Alps come through the southern part of Germany and the scenery is absolutely incredible. Climbing the Zügspitze the highest peak in Germany was amazing. A remarkable experience in my life! The Eagles nest was up in those Alps. It’s easy to understand why HE wanted a place up there it’s some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Germany

@kevinh891 2 ай бұрын

Actually they say Hitler didn't like the place. He was afraid of heights. So he rarely even went there...

@AyeAyeRon11 2 ай бұрын

@@kevinh891 that’s really interesting. It was really foggy up there when we took a bus trip to it. Had a different vibe to it. Auschwitz was similar when I went to see it too. Had a strange vibe and it definitely had a weird smell to it as well. Those places, especially Auschwitz, had thick air around it if that makes any sense. Whatever all happened there definitely gave the place a sense of negativity and tragedy… It could’ve just been cause I knew what went down there, but I have my theories

@kevinh891 2 ай бұрын

@@AyeAyeRon11 It's funny. I worked for a German company for several years. Have been to Germany probably a dozen times. Always in the Munich area. And I never had the time to go see it. Not even from a distance...

@AyeAyeRon11 2 ай бұрын

@@kevinh891 Yeah especially if you’re always in the Munich area you’re probably about an hour from there and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Hopefully you got to catch Oktoberfest in Munich. That for sure was an excellent experience. I remember how you could just feel the energy there. I’ve never been to a huge party like that where it seemed like everyone was just trying to have a great time and enjoy themselves. When you get that many drunk people together in America in one place I feel like you’re gonna have more problems than anything haha. When it was time for me to go I tried to stay there I loved it there. I even applied for a job at Raytheon after I retired. I spent some time up in Stuttgart as well which was enjoyable too. Cheers!

@kevinh891 2 ай бұрын

@@AyeAyeRon11 Man I hear you. I can tell you were there by what you say. I loved every minute I spent in the country. I made many great friends working there. I had the chance to stay. I wanted to. I almost did. But I was recently divorced, and I had two young boys I couldn't leave. And, of course there was a girl. God I wonder what my life might have been???

@1979calpro 11 ай бұрын

Cool to see! Have been here about 10 years ago, but did not get such in depth look as you did. Great to catch it here, definitely a recommended place to visit!

@andrewherman6035 Жыл бұрын

This place is incredible. In 2015 I actually hiked from the alternative school down below to the top of the eagles-nest when I was backpacking around the world. If you have never visited the areas of Salzburg and Berchtesgaden I highly suggest it!

@bbalderston125 Жыл бұрын

It's nice views and interesting but has that German-Austrian austerity and chill too it. I much prefer the French Alps around Annecy and Mt. Blanc. And the food is exponentially better! The historical significant of the Eagles Nest certainly demands a visit, coupled with the natural beauty it's def worth a diversion.

@frenchfan3368 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I can certainly see why visiting this place would be considered a bucket list item for many people. Even though it's eerie to know that Adolf, Eva and their evil associates occupied this place, it's also refreshing to know that great men like Dick Winter and the 101st Airborne Division occupied this place. May we never forget these men who helped topple the NSDAP.

@WilliamPickett75 Жыл бұрын

To Maj Winters and the rest of Easy Company, 509PIR. Rest, sleep easy, and Sempre Fi

@frenchfan3368 Жыл бұрын

@Culm Mannion If you don't think that the leaders of the Third Reich were evil, I seriously highly suggest you get a psychiatric evaluation. If the torturing, murder, exploitation and overt aggression against Jews, Gypsies, political prisoners, etc. is not evil, then I don't know what "evil" is. Perhaps you might do well enlisting in Mr. Putin's army.

@frenchfan3368 11 ай бұрын

@@-Minister_Of_Propaganda I would strongly consider that you see a psychiatrist. You are also probably one of those people who deny the holocaust ever happened. Those people are also recommended to seek professional help. If Hitler and his cronies could talk right now, they would agree that their sins were horrible. Hitler, Goebbels, Goering and their other cronies have bowed down to Christ Jesus as Lord as will every human who has ever lived.