LIBERATION! VE Day in Europe 1945

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LIBERATION! VE Day in Europe 1945
Pilsen in the Czech Republic was liberated on the 6th May 1945 by elements of General George Patton’s 3rd Army.
Now each year the Czech people remember these events and put on a huge display of armour and parade through the streets accompanied by flypasts from wartime aircraft.
This year for the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen I travelled to the city to experience the parade and the range of living history events going on in the city to commemorate the day they were finally freed from tyranny and oppression!
If you are planning to attend the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Pilsen in 2025 I hope this gives you a good idea of what to expect!
Liberation Festival Pilsen Event Details:
www.slavnostisvobody.cz/en/
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@Ingrid-historylass Ай бұрын

As an American, I really appreciate the people of Pilsen, and their gratitude in remembering and honoring our American soldiers that liberated them all those years ago!!Thank you so much for posting the video!

@suepalin9202 22 күн бұрын

Belated thanks, Jon, for an excellent and poignant video. It's heartwarming to see that the residents of Pilsen still remember with honour the American troops who liberated their city. And also good to see the Spitfire from 312 Sqn and your link with Poddington - I imagine that was quite a shock for you to see something close to you so far from its original base. Best! Sue.

@WW2Wayfinder 22 күн бұрын

Thank you Sue! They really go all out there to remember their liberators and while it’s predominately American they really do cover the range of Allied forces and their passion for it all and how many people turned out to see it was incredible!

@williamsoileau1802 Ай бұрын

That was awesome, very well done indeed, I retired U.S. Army in 2014, traced my roots to William of Normandy, thank you to the Czech peoples for remembering us. Keep up the great work sir.

@33rdusa Ай бұрын

Just got around to watching this one. I was amazed by the outpouring of enthusiasm of the liberation 79 years on. The number of American vehicles was mind blowing! It was almost like the liberation was the day you were there. You sure know where to be and when to be there to see these things. Must take a lot of research and planning. Thank you!

@troykauffman3963 Ай бұрын

Great video Jon, well done sir. Thank you to the Czech people for remembering and honoring the Veterans. 🫡🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇿

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you Troy. They people of Pilsen go above and beyond in their remembrance and rededication each year to their American liberators and it was wonderful to see how much passion they still have for those events 79 years on from when they occurred!

@gartwilliams3347 29 күн бұрын

I was at Sainte Mere Eglise, Utah Beach, and Point De Hoc on VE Day!

@robertmorey4104 Ай бұрын

So cool they put back the memorials! Long live free Czech republic!

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Absolutely! They’re not messing around there and they know what it means to be liberated and it’s wonderful to see how passionate they are still to this day about it!

@robertmorey4104 Ай бұрын

Your videos rock. Enjoy them all. Thanks!

@TI4438 10 күн бұрын

I am very grateful for the tremendous respect shown to the efforts of our GI's. I have no doubt they will always be remembered.

@WW2Wayfinder 10 күн бұрын

The Czech people and their outpouring of gratitude was a very humbling thing to see!

@sabii416 Ай бұрын

The celebration for freedom by the reenactors and Czech people some 79 years later is reassuring that it was all for something. Thanks for bringing us along with you Jon.

@PelicanIslandLabs Ай бұрын

Thanks for the extended tributes to those pilots and for your overall coverage of this memorial event. Love your channel. Congrats again on your military retirement.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you! It was heartwarming to see just how passionately the Czech people came together to remember those events 79 years on!

@stephenwheeler76 Ай бұрын

Well done, thank you!

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidwillis4839 Ай бұрын

Great video Sir. Most Americans are unaware of the ongoing appreciation shown in Europe. Was at D-Day 75th and was amazed at the number of WWII vehicles buzzing around Normandy. Side note….I and some fellow US Army officers bumped into Vaclav Havel (Czech President) in Prague in 1991 at an outdoor cafe.

@quirkygreece Ай бұрын

A slight sidestep from your usual content, but what a nice surprise - thanks for letting us share your day, Jon.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Pilsen, is a great city to visit and I was amazed at how the city turns out to celebrate its liberation!

@jrr0863 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jon, for another fantastic and informative video. Would you think me impertinent if I asked you what your personal connection is to the 92nd BG?

@areaman7725 Ай бұрын

Excellent work. I agree it is great to see the level of interest in this event by the Czechs, and I love the "Thank you America" memorials. Thank you for this informative content.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you! It was incredible to see just how passionate the Czech people are for that part of their history!

@gibraltersteamboatco888 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. The fact that the Czechs turn out en masse to celebrate their liberators must be extremely gratifying to all the reenactors and those who brought all that kit.

@robertvirtue Ай бұрын

Great presentation and wonderful photography work. Well done.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dioneggels8815 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video! I wish every country/mayor town should honour our liberators like this. Super work from you

@TheFergie9 Ай бұрын

Brilliant episode Jon..interesting how 79 years later Czech people still commemorate their liberation.The Patton museum really is a visit.I noticed he had a look about him, when meeting the Ruskies

@417jumps3 Ай бұрын

Outstanding video!!!!

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@417jumps3 Ай бұрын

@@WW2Wayfinder nope…. THANK YOU!!!

@NickyB0718 Ай бұрын

Outstanding video as usual

@mikehall5815 Ай бұрын

Great job again Jon. My high-schooler was a little late for school because he wouldn't leave until he watched the episode. He said now he has a great idea for his last term paper.🤣 Thanks again for a important history lesson. Stay safe out there.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Wonderful Mike! Hope he doesn’t get into any trouble for it! Pilsen was a great place to be this weekend and if you ever have the opportunity to venture there I highly recommend it!!

@randall6060 11 күн бұрын

Another great video, imagine what it will be like next year.

@the-primered-thumb Ай бұрын

As an occasional armour modeller this video is sublime thanks mate 😉👍

@joesanchez979 Ай бұрын

We always need to remember those that gave their lives for freedom to European countries excellent video thank you

@vmestegivem Ай бұрын

According to historical information, the Czech Republic was liberated by the American troops of General Patron and the Soviet troops of General Konev. American troops were on the offensive in western Bohemia, and the Soviets, together with the armies of other countries and the rebellious Czechs, stormed Prague. By May 5, 1945, American troops had moved troops to the Karlovy Vary-Pilsen-Budweis line. Another interesting moment of the war is the meeting of the allied forces of the USA and the USSR in Torgau on the Elbe

@firstcitytraveler Ай бұрын

Another excellent video. It's too bad we in the US have forgotten that the Allies liberated so many countries from oppression. The liberated European peoples have never forgotten.

@DutchDaveModels Ай бұрын

Absolute stunning footage of the festivities. Lots of old WW2 armour. That Spitfire in the park was amazing. Also nice to see a glimpse of the Great Synagogue (the biggest in Czech Republic) on the main street.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

They really went all out for it didn’t they!

@1psychofan Ай бұрын

Incredible episode! I am speechless!!! Wow!

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@RobJones262 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, it was amazing! Great to see the guy dressed as a para riding past on a welbike ;)

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you! I thought the same too about the Para, always nice to see those rarer vehicles still being used!

@poragentertainment2024 Ай бұрын

Very informative video

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-mo8df6eb2z Ай бұрын

Great video 😊

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@micoma49 Ай бұрын

A great presentation of the activities taking place. I assume most of the GI reenactors are locals, given the serious effort made to honor/remember the liberation.

@bugs5644 Ай бұрын

love seeing these commemoration videos.

@paulstan9828 Ай бұрын

Fantastic reenactment. So nice to see that the people of that city still honor those who fought to bring freedom to that area. I think they remember more than America does.

@joemabry9643 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Hopefully something a little different and shows just how devoted the Czech people are to remembering their liberators!

@michaeldean1289 Ай бұрын

Hi Jon Great video presentation mate! It’s a fitting tribute to the American forces that the Czech people still celebrate their liberation from the German tyranny that they endured over 79 years ago! The display of vehicles, and the number of re-enactors all help to keep the memories alive. Thanks for sharing your amazing work once again ❤😊

@tonigrinton_9821 5 күн бұрын

Esiste una pagina dove vedere gli eventi del prossimo anno?! Che mi organizzo visto che ho anche una divisa da fante usa dell'aprile 45'

@WW2Wayfinder 5 күн бұрын

They normally publish the list of events around April, so April 2025 for the next D-Day anniversary

@Pfsif Ай бұрын

Five years after these videos, the CZECH people were hoping for the former days.

@matthewwilkes8054 Ай бұрын

This came up straight away... Hope that helps

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Glad it showed up for you 😃

@tonigrinton_9821 5 күн бұрын

Ti consiglio di visitare la collezione Crcs onlus in Friuli Venezia Giulia italia vicino Udine , hanno un sacco di mezzi militari sopratutto americani 😊

@WW2Wayfinder 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I’ll have a look for their collection!😃

@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 Ай бұрын

That would depend on which side was "liberated", you get rid of the Goth only to deal with the Huns,

@Baskerville22 Ай бұрын

I hope the Yanks have not just rolled out their NATO contribution in order to deter the Russians 😊

@helmuthaberkost4901 Ай бұрын

"Liberation"???!!! It was Occupation!!!

@WW2Wayfinder Ай бұрын

Looking at your name I’m going to guess it was your family who did the occupation from around the 1930’s to the early hours of the 6th May 1945 and then the Czech people were liberated.