German Defences In The Meuse-Argonne Region I THE GREAT WAR Special

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Tour the Meuse-Argonne region with Jean-Paul: bit.ly/MeuseArg...
Indy and Jean-Paul from the Romagne 14-18 museum explore the German defence works in the region. These bunkers were used from 1914 till 1918 and saw heavy action during the American Meuse-Argonne Offensive later in the war.
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Hart, Peter. The Great War. 1914-1918, Profile Books, 2013.
Stone, Norman. World War One. A Short History, Penguin, 2008.
Keegan, John. The First World War, Vintage, 2000.
Hastings, Max. Catastrophe 1914. Europe Goes To War, Knopf, 2013.
Hirschfeld, Gerhard. Enzyklopädie Erster Weltkrieg, Schöningh Paderborn, 2004
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@patrickstuart3497 7 жыл бұрын

Indy and Jean-Paul look like a a pair of mismatched crimefighters who learn a new respect for each other in the third act.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

10/10 would watch them fighting crime.

@Secret_Takodachi 6 жыл бұрын

Time-travelling war-crime fighters! It would be as action packed as it would be educational! I'd buy that ticket a year in advance, and I'd buy it on DVD! And I'm a millennial; our generation is notorious for pirating content online so my eagerness to buy should really say something haha

@5peciesunkn0wn 5 жыл бұрын

@@Secret_Takodachi But they can only travel to WWI. Possibly going forth and stopping the various war crimes caused by germany...

@brokenbridge6316 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can see that.

@manlikederek925 3 жыл бұрын

I'm already waiting for the less entertaining sequel!

@jeffmcarthur5617 7 жыл бұрын

There's a very small detail here that is exemplary to how good this show is. At one point, Indy got a detail wrong and the other guy corrected him. Most hosts would have insisted that be edited out, but Indy and his gang are confident enough in themselves to not be ashamed to be corrected. It's SOOOO refreshing!

@spearspearspear 3 жыл бұрын

Where?

@Holammer 7 жыл бұрын

Jean Paul should have his own YT channel and show the area in more detail.

@Happy-cn9vt 7 жыл бұрын

Holammer would be awesome , I'd subribe

@thetomatoking9714 7 жыл бұрын

Nobody going to comment on how stylish Indy is? Ok.

@nuffwerewolf 7 жыл бұрын

It's just a known fact. :-)

@luca_hc_gruber 7 жыл бұрын

already done many times ago

@Alvinyli 7 жыл бұрын

YaBoiCasillas he's got class

@carlewen-lewis3305 7 жыл бұрын

YaBoiCasillas omg yes, he dresses so well, inspiring me right now.

@poshboy4749 7 жыл бұрын

I've only just noticed he looks sharp, but dangerous - like a bond villain.

@Duke_of_Lorraine 7 жыл бұрын

The weather is still doing its part for the atmosphere of the scene. Like if the mist was the ghosts of the soldiers who died fighting here.

@tinyman1144 7 жыл бұрын

They know we're talking about them!

@scotiabushcraft9570 7 жыл бұрын

Playing running simulator when you can play Ops or Frontlines. lol

@Thepar123 7 жыл бұрын

Creepy to think about but Indy and Co were in part breathing in the dying organic material that decomposes on the forest floor. Willing to bet they're already standing on a mass grave....

@SanitysVoid 6 жыл бұрын

They should clear coat the metal. One coat would save ten years on it's life.

@sonnydog830 6 жыл бұрын

Why do I see you everywhere I watch?

@jccosta5640 7 жыл бұрын

The film crew is doing awesome shots!

@jemc4276 7 жыл бұрын

Joao Claudio Costa - I was thinking the same thing actually. Clearly a professionally trained team.

@ociffertheofficer 7 жыл бұрын

I loved the drone shots!

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+Jamie C we are all trained professionals, our editors did the German apprenticeship in editing and camera, Flo studied online media and movie production and Indy studied history and has years of hosting experience. Otherwise this project would look a lot more improvised, haha

@Thepar123 7 жыл бұрын

The Great War It's a shame that so many different KZfaq channels from all over the spectrum, of all budgets, don't take advantage of modern equipment. Don't belittle Flo, your quality and quantity is amazing, it's fantastic professional photography and videography

@Ethan-jg9sw 7 жыл бұрын

Jean-Paul rules.

@jpkalishek4586 7 жыл бұрын

I do like JP, and not just because we share initials. One could spend days chatting with him,

@clayrogers4532 7 жыл бұрын

Jean - Paul was wonderful. Thank you for having him Indy!

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+Skipper totally agree

@blacktemplar9499 7 жыл бұрын

Skipper i always go to his museum in the holiday its fcking awesome

@MrSalarmax 7 жыл бұрын

The Great War haha we share the same name! De Vries is so dutch :D

@xxxoof_lordxxx2655 7 жыл бұрын

Jean-Paul is Dutch Lindybeige. He just sidetracked his sidetrack.

@williamleth-larsen1698 7 жыл бұрын

Indy i was at Verdun 4 days ago we saw the graves and we saw that little village that was blown away and we saw fort duamont and fort de vaux it was very interesting but it all was because of you because now my dream is to be an historian in WW1 and you and your special episodes wanted me to go down to verdun and see it so thank you very much

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to be an inspiration.

@grudgemindless652 7 жыл бұрын

OK I know this is kind of off topic, but I'm sitting here in middle of the heat wave and watching Indy freezing fills me with odd sense of envy. Love the videos by the way

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+Grudge Mindless I can tell you it's warmer there now.

@RestitutorEuropa Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty crazy to think that at one point, many men were fighting and dying just for this single hill, and now you can go for a leisurely stroll across it without anyone bothering you. Time really puts things in perspective.

@oldleatherhandsfriends4053 Жыл бұрын

Kinda like it was never worth a single life to control it.

@ygma1460 7 жыл бұрын

Just a side-note, At 12:55 the tour speaks about the Germans having few hours to put up new concrete on the bunker at night: My great-grandfather fought in the Finnish-Soviet Winter War in 1939, he had a similar job. After the fighting at day, he had to crawl in front of the Finnish bunkers and apply fresh layers of concrete so the bunker could stand the next day's fighting. What he had going for him was that nights were much longer at Finnish Front, as there was only 4 hours of daylight. Then again it was -40 to -50 celcius instead of the -18 celcius at Western Front.

@johnc4122 7 жыл бұрын

From what I have read though, your great grandfather would have been better off than the Russians he was fighting! Many Soviet conscript soldiers had no training or proper winter clothing and simply froze to death...

@NotSaddamHussein 7 жыл бұрын

"heights are always important" - Obi-Jean Kenobi, 2017

@jrmcc173 7 жыл бұрын

Gorbag Quick-Blades Its over Germany! I have the high ground

@Rednecknerd_rob9634 6 жыл бұрын

@jrmcc17 (As Germany) You underestimate my power!

@Bruh-hq1hx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rednecknerd_rob9634 you underestimate my manpower

@tacocat7822 3 жыл бұрын

IT'S OVER KAISER I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND

@GuerrillaFilms1 7 жыл бұрын

I wanna say thanks for creating this channel and teaching the masses about WW1. I remember barely learning anything about it in high school.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service.

@landonjohnson343 7 жыл бұрын

battlefield 1 well captured the Meuse, Argonne area. bit of trivia I have a ol ww1 Brody helmet my dad found in the back of a old Ford pickup truck when he was younger

@Ksgamer103 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH! I could learn about military defensive engineering all day and never get sick of it.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+Ksgamer103 it was darn interesting for us too

@geographica3920 6 жыл бұрын

#MeeToo .Especially WW1 and WW2, with the Hindenburg line and the Atlantic wall+ the japanese in the Pacific like Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Tarawa.

@Lokster 7 жыл бұрын

Can you guys maybe do an episode about the most pivotal moments in the war? It's interesting to see the defining moments that shaped our world. I remember one of your weekly episodes about 2 pivotal moments and they were very interesting. Thanks for everything you guys do, you guys are some of the best on KZfaq. Keep up the awesome work! :)

@lovablesnowman 7 жыл бұрын

Anakin And the first ironically

@steventhompson399 3 жыл бұрын

You can find a lot online even without books, but some is up for debate.... "pivotal moments" might be tannenberg 1st marne 1st ypres/race to sea cer mt the winter carpathian battles/przemsyl sarakamis gallipoli gorlice/tarnow etc ... you see it depends how detailed you want to get or what you call a turning point, perhaps you could narrow it down to just 1st marne and 2nd marne lol but even less significant or well known battles had consequences such as Austria Hungary losing galicia and counter attacking unsuccessfully in winter even though the Russians later were pushed back in summer 15 the loses in men officers artillery destroyed potential of Austria Hungary's army early on as a serious offensive force and they were increasingly dependent on Germany

@edm240b9 7 жыл бұрын

0:44 "what are we looking at?" The E Capture point

@strider1246 7 жыл бұрын

Just put an officer hat, put medals and along a holster with a service revolver on Indy he'll look like a real ww1 general.

@eldorados_lost_searcher 7 жыл бұрын

Private Parts he'd need a moustache.

@WhiteCamry 7 жыл бұрын

And a monocle.

@828enigma6 4 жыл бұрын

But Indy is far smarter. Some of those Generals didn't seem to have sense to come in out of a shower of s***.

@mattaghang7105 7 жыл бұрын

Kansas City! That's incredible. Being from Kansas City it really brings things into perspective. Come to KC to see the National WWI Museum. It is beautiful and a great tribute. Also, I'd like to buy the team a drink at some of our local breweries. Great work, guys

@kahnu893 6 жыл бұрын

Mattaghan G I also thought about the museum and how southern Missouri was a huge area for German immigration, make me wonder if they had family history in the area

@Calum_S 7 жыл бұрын

Like Admiral Cowan, I think I might cry when the armistice is signed. This has to be one of the best channels on KZfaq.

@Quintkat 7 жыл бұрын

That (trench?) coat you're wearing is absolutely awesome!

@SKEptic-mg2dd 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed Jean Paul de Vries' contributions to your presentations. Fascinating to think he grew up where so much horror took place and decided to understand those events rather than be repelled by them.

@anthonybowyer1874 7 жыл бұрын

I have only just discovered this outstanding channel; which chronicles the Great War in detail, but also manages to convey the terrible loss of life to soldiers and civilians. Both my Grandfathers fought for Britain in France and Gallipoli; one being severely wounded at Gallipoli. I am currently researching my Grandfathers experience’s at Gallipoli; I am astonished at how such young men lived and fought in such appalling conditions. This series has helped me to understand how all this came to start in 1914. For me this channel demonstrates what KZfaq is really capable of; I find this series totally enthralling.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony and welcome to the show.

@SS-mm5md 5 жыл бұрын

Grandfather Cecil Smith and his brother Walter both in the Meuse-Argonne offensive; both made it back. The 4th and 29th Divisions. So proud!

@ThePsiclone 7 жыл бұрын

as a joiner of some 30 years experience, I have on several occasions found , barbed wire, bullets and once even a 20mm shell (which had not, and thankfully didn't go off) in timber being cut up. Gives you pause for thought as to how it came to be there. Of course you have no idea it's in there until the saw blade hits it, as the tree long since grew around the "wound".

@gawaineross8920 4 жыл бұрын

These episodes are so well done and terribly sobering. What an ordeal for these soldiers and for the world.

@nickjablon8826 7 жыл бұрын

JP is very obviously freezing his nads off... and I appreciate the dedication to ACTUAL documentaries on an age of docudramas. Keep up the amazing work Indy!

@das_edelweiss8736 7 жыл бұрын

I love it how bf1 made the Argonne forrest look exactly like what you guys are in.

@Broheim1 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this episode quite alot. Very informative and you learn stuff that isnt really written about at all. Do more episodes like it, please! :)

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

we will, we will

@silvioevan11 7 жыл бұрын

And Jean-Paul, the Frenchiest Dutchman, attacks (no pun intended) again. Hey, amazing camera guy, can you appear here in the comments? Thanks.

@rickvandenberg6426 7 жыл бұрын

silvioevan11 he sounded dutch to me.

@rickvandersterren6176 7 жыл бұрын

silvioevan11 both the name and the accent are Dutch, that guy is so Dutch, he shites out windmills

@rickvandenberg6426 7 жыл бұрын

wood1155 no he is dutch.

@snelletor 7 жыл бұрын

From the Eindhoven region, but also has a French passport and is fluent french speaking

@egoshOOter14 7 жыл бұрын

''It took them 2000 years to understand'' Oh you:D

@DodoDodo-pi1ev 7 жыл бұрын

it's been countless years without understanding that war shouldn't be considered ever again

@egoshOOter14 7 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately some people didn't catch up to this date.. *yay* for humanity!

@Rednecknerd_rob9634 6 жыл бұрын

I agree Dodo. But sadly we see human nature at work.

@CThyran 5 жыл бұрын

@@DodoDodo-pi1ev To say that war should never be considered again completely ignores it's point. Let's say we all give up the very idea if war and therefore the military with it, once we do that someone else will conquer us since we're an easy target. The only way to keep what is yours is to fight for it and if someone starts a war with you you have to stop it.

@Anomaly-uz9pr 5 жыл бұрын

Dodo Dodo unrealistic and foolish to think war will ever go away we humans have had wars since the dawn of time and as long as humans exist war will exist it is a part of human nature and we cannot change human nature

@Daphrenologists 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the on site work the crew is doing, keep it up. And Jean-Paul rocks.

@andross1013 7 жыл бұрын

I love the one site tours. There is so much life given to the battles and lives of the soldiers who fought there. Keep up the great work

@fisherdean5095 7 жыл бұрын

the fog adds so much for some reason.

@Rednecknerd_rob9634 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. Kinda creepy to me. And it kinda feels even creepier without the sounds on animals, like birds chirping.

@kenan87098 7 жыл бұрын

this series is amazing, unthinkable against what people had to fight

@kobeduyver8087 4 жыл бұрын

I have met Jean-Paul, he is an amazing guy

@OldFellaDave 7 жыл бұрын

Another great 'On Location' episode GW Team!! Well done!! Can't wait for the next one ;)

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+David Read this was the last one from France, but soon there will be more.

@OldFellaDave 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! It's a pity you can't get out here to see our Australian War Memorial to film from our greatest collection, some of the best preserved WW1 relics on the planet ;)

@torbjornlindberg 7 жыл бұрын

My local sawmill imported russian fir logs, The blades were ruined very quickly. The logs were full of shrapnel!

@WhiteCamry 7 жыл бұрын

When?

@torbjornlindberg 7 жыл бұрын

WhiteCamry 2005 -2006

@Rickinsf 7 жыл бұрын

9:40 "...War is the mother of invention.." A history prof told me, "If you want to gauge how advanced a society is, examine their weapons...we put our all into killing each other."

@shadowlord1418 2 жыл бұрын

Smart man

@appetjoek123 7 жыл бұрын

amazing episode. I think its very cool a fellow Dutchman has such knowledge about ww1 given not much is taught at school about it here.

@Widemouth1832 7 жыл бұрын

That graffiti is crazy. My great gandfather on my grandmother's side fought in that area during the war and was wounded assaulting one of the many hills in the Muse-Argone.

@nevinsunny1515 7 жыл бұрын

You guys work really hard , it's amazing . This is the best KZfaq channel ever !!

@kiefer5899 7 жыл бұрын

I was gonna make a WW1 puns but sadly my puns Ar-Gonne (get it "are gone", yeh I know)

@glorytotheaprdeathtotheufl7917 7 жыл бұрын

I smiled

@WhiteCamry 7 жыл бұрын

You just earned a transfer to a front line trench.

@kiefer5899 7 жыл бұрын

WhiteCamry Welp, time to stop France-ing (Prancing)

@misterking1556 7 жыл бұрын

TheBestKiefer Now you are one of the first person to go over the top

@beefymcskillet5601 7 жыл бұрын

TheBestKiefer what do you call a person marching in the rain A storm trooper ( get cause of the Germans)

@jasonflay8818 7 жыл бұрын

simply amazing, I can't imagine going against those. Thanks Indy and team for the work you do

@Jelqingmaster____ 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for making these videos and inspiring me to learn more about the war

@freddyhayes239 7 жыл бұрын

say what you like about the dough boys but they definitely were the force we needed to overcome the stalemates on the western front. imagine being faced with the task of scaling that hill under intense fire on slippery icy ground. much respect and thanks.

@hayessingerrunning4370 7 жыл бұрын

We only really broke through because at that point in 1918 we had far more soldiers than the Germans, also we had help and training from the French and British.

@lovablesnowman 7 жыл бұрын

Quompalo Duckworth And the entire German home front was collapsing

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+freddy hayes if the doughboys used properly tactics they could have done it with half the casualties probably or even less.

@oOkenzoOo 7 жыл бұрын

You forget the thousands of tanks and planes the French and British built, which contributed a lot in pushing back the Germans and breaking the Hindenburg line.

@scotiabushcraft9570 7 жыл бұрын

This was one battle, part of a much larger offensive. I know Americans love to think that they won the World Wars but the battles they initiated were a minor factor. The stalemate in the war (at least the tactical and strategic stalemate) was actually overcome by the Canadian advancements in tactics and military structure, largely developed under Arthur Currie. Although shock troops were developing as early as 1915 in both the Russian and German armies it was Arthur Currie who combined these troop advancements with structural changes, technological advancement, and an overarching strategy. Perhaps most significant was the democratisation of the military structure which allowed for rank and file involvement in battle planning - and without a doubt this was a major boost to troop morale. This is not to take away from the American troops involved, as their entry into the war was one of the deciding factors in the German Spring Offensive, and the soldiers showed bravery in taking their objectives. As well, the Argonne battle was a significant part of the counter-offensive, I just mean to say that it was one battle within a larger set plan, that the war didn't suddenly shift because of this one battle. Alongside the strategic and technological developments there was also the failure of the German offensive, the increased Allied numbers and firepower due to American entry, and the economic blockades of Germany. These were the primary factors in winning the war, but the strategic stalemate was really a development over the course of the war as old line tactics gradually lost out against non-linear tactics and shifts of focus in power (as in multiple battles at once or stalling out a battle so as to advance in another region). As is made clear here, the Americans were still caught up in line tactics thinking; what was significant was their inclusion in an overarching advancement.

@DCSSHitmanO 7 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to see more of this region, thanks for the closer examination!

@sicily7220 7 жыл бұрын

Great Job Indy. Love this channel. Found this channel about 3 months ago...and took me 6 weeks to caught up. I was watching videos on my free time.

@rideroundandstuff 7 жыл бұрын

Throughout the video I had to think about how you guys must be pleased with those awesome conditions you were shooting it. The fog suits the scene so incredibly well.

@WouldUKindly47 7 жыл бұрын

I really do want to give a thumbs up to the camera crew here, the shots are so steady and well taken. It looks extremely professional and cinematic.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a good investment to get a steady cam.

@chillyschleemies5026 11 ай бұрын

This channel is truly amazing and priceless.

@thecellulontriptometer4166 7 жыл бұрын

The 32nd Infantry Division was formed from National Guard units in Wisconsin and Michigan. As Guard members, the majority had been together far more than a couple of weeks of training. Also, once GEN Pershing got them to France, they underwent extensive training before going into battle. Aside from numbers, what they had that the Germans did not was energy. They were not worn down from years of fighting. I know these things because I Commanded the 120th FA BN of the Wisconsin Army National Guard(one of the units that served in WWI in the 32nd), and locked up in the Headquarters Armory are the individual histories of the units. Most of the men wrote that the Germans they faced were battle hardened but weak and weary, ready for it to be over in some way. Some of this is in letters, others in journals they brought back. Just wanted to clarify why the Red Arrow Division was successful and earned it's reputation for always breaking through every line they attacked.

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Well, you should have a talk with Jean-Paul, I think he will disagree on a few things but maybe you could also exchange some knowledge.

@thecellulontriptometer4166 7 жыл бұрын

I would certainly be open to communicating with him, and providing some of the documentation. But I think the training program prior to going into action was well documented. They didn't hit the ground and France and head to the front. The energy assessment is of course subjective. It also took an inordinately high number of casualties. With a standing strength of around ~27,000 heading to France, ~14,000 became casualties. Certainly attacking entrenched defenses was a part of this. But I don't believe that numbers alone had proven to this point in the war to be enough to break through a well established defense. Something else was going on, and it is clear from what I have read that the soldiers thought they knew what that was. I will send an email to his museum website. Thanks for all that you guys do.

@yaldabaoth2 7 жыл бұрын

Damn, Jean-Paul looks cold.

@blueband8114 7 жыл бұрын

Great info, wish i had known about these places when i visited the Verdun area.

@legionitalia309 7 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather fought in the 32nd ID in ww1 as a motorcycle dispatch rider, which must have been insane considering the state of the motorcycle at that time. He never spoke of the war to his family. I've been able to acquire some information through the FIA and would suggest anyone looking for information do the same, you never know what might turn up. I believe it to be very common for the veterans to completely hide the details of their service from their family then, as it is today. These small bits of history are often lost as a consequence. Thanks Indy for giving a physical view of what I'd imagine he'd seen.

@mt.fujitive 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video, thanks a bunch!

@colinbeale8331 7 жыл бұрын

Love videos with Jean-Paul. Not only do we learn something new but so does Indy.

@doomking2471 6 жыл бұрын

Wow looks amazing I love historical sites that time has graced with it beauty

@j.c.mgomez2515 7 жыл бұрын

you guys are doing a marvelous job, cheers from Colombia!

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@markusweiner4432 7 жыл бұрын

Great work TGW-Team!

@tommykamentz3427 6 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch episodes like this, I can’t help but think, Indy looks so classy.

@Anderle52134 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean-Paul!

@onesmoothstone5680 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent gentlemen, Excellent!

@ericcarlson3746 7 жыл бұрын

these on site visits are superb

@aarongodwin6302 7 жыл бұрын

awesome episode. more Jean-Paul videos!

@ImpactEtching 7 жыл бұрын

Getting better with every episode

@jiminihendrix 7 жыл бұрын

This is AMAZING!

@ch7pper 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy them conversing. I'd love an extended version with more chit-chat.

@anthonysmith778 2 жыл бұрын

Also see the butte de vacuous. Big tunnel mine craters. Can still go in the mine tunnels. Very cool

@joshuathiel243 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Indy and the team, how is the war in East Africa going of late? I haven't seen much about it and would like to know how Lettow-Vorbeck is doing? Nice episode, Thanks so much!

@Moredread25 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these site visit videos. Its one thing to hear about the history or to read about it but having videos where you can vicariously experience the of the battle's location is really cool.

@IsThisRain 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Another great vid by the GW Crew!

@nicknorris100 7 жыл бұрын

I think this your best video yet!

@CArchivist 7 жыл бұрын

Rommel then Truman and MacArthur helped take that one hill. That is one bloody and pedigreed hill. I bet it also took to lives of others who would have done great things too.

@zeldalinkring1923 6 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a location on where in the Argonne that hill is?

@worri3db3ar 7 жыл бұрын

really wish history lessons had involved going to places like these rather than only going to museums to learn about the great war think it would make learning more impactful.

@Palifiox 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Jean-Paul.

@swedish_vikings 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!

@LuvBorderCollies 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for doing this video. It adds so much understanding the hows and why of what happened. Like walking the ground of the Little Bighorn made me really understand the battle. At 10:09 I perked up when Mr. de Vries mentioned the 37th Division. My great uncle was likely providing covering fire with his MG to the grunts trying to climg that hill. Makes me reflect on what they all had to endure.

@TurtleDude05 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. Bravo to all of you at #thegreatwar team. Your on site speacials are getting better and better. This was verry interesting.

@jjc5475 7 жыл бұрын

spooky forest, with that mist. fits.

@hughjass5156 7 жыл бұрын

Man could you guys have picked a more perfect day to visit this site? The mist sets the scene perfectly.

@bbsmith9409 3 жыл бұрын

In June 2019, I relieved myself upon the bunker seen at the 4:40 mark. Magnificent view from the monument tower!

@adrianstaystrong 7 жыл бұрын

So interesting. Wow.

@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498 7 жыл бұрын

I don't quite think it is bad concrete but lime mortar that is more elastic than concrete. It has the inconveniente that it might not weather too well in a humid environment but for a couple of decades it's quite ok. When you want to fix a safe or anti theft door in a wall you use hemp threads and plaster of Paris that is also very elastic to resist sledgehammer blows.

@indianajones4321 7 жыл бұрын

Please do a who did what in World War One about Admiral Horthy? Because he lead the Austrian-Hungarian Navy to be victorious at the biggest naval battle of the war at the battle of the strait of Otranto from May 14 to May 15 in 1917.

@ProvidenceNL 7 жыл бұрын

sorry for nitpicking, but the biggest surface action in the adriatic, not in the whole war.

@indianajones4321 7 жыл бұрын

Providencenl I meant the largest battle for the Australian-Hungarian Navy

@kona6812 7 жыл бұрын

Indiana Jones Australian-Hungary navy? Never ever heart of them! must be a huge navy 😁

@TheGreatWar 7 жыл бұрын

+kona6812 it was pretty big actually

@ColTravis 7 жыл бұрын

You should do a Great War Special on the Austro-Hungarian Navy, maybe even Georg von Trapp.

@jeffreytam7684 4 жыл бұрын

Indy looks like a classier and less nervous General Hux

@xboi1227 6 жыл бұрын

What a very nice tour guide

@Dave73nl 7 жыл бұрын

Tha guy is so well informed and inviting in real live... A must see museum!

@ongsociedaddefomentodebelg4419 7 жыл бұрын

indy and crew, fenomenal!!!!!!

@sununconquered 7 жыл бұрын

Such history, such bravery in ferocious combat, so many Germans teabagged...

@napoleoneinstein2487 7 жыл бұрын

Granddad was an Army Engineer and fought the Hun at Chateau Thierry ....he never talked about it .. now I have an idea of what he went up against..thanks Indy

@karlkarlos3545 7 жыл бұрын

"Fought the Hun"? When was that? 1800 years ago?

@colewood3297 7 жыл бұрын

Hun was a derogatory term for the Germans at the time. (Sorry if this was meant as a joke)