ORIGINAL FOOTAGE! UTAH Beach Landings | Exploring Formidable German Defences

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ORIGINAL FOOTAGE! UTAH Beach Landings | Exploring Formidable German Defences | Normandy WW2

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In this video we climb in and on the formidable German Defences at Utah Beach. WN10 is a fantastically well preserved resistance point, allowing us to see exactly how the German Defenders who were based here lived and help to give us an ideal of what they must have experienced on D Day, 6 June 1944.
ORIGINAL FOOTAGE! UTAH Beach Landings | Exploring Formidable German Defences | Normandy WW2
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@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

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@stevet8121 4 ай бұрын

I'm 75 and my Dad told me he waded ashore on Utah Beach. I would love to visit it in person.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully this video allowed you to get close without visiting in person

@user-wo3xq2jp1l 3 ай бұрын

STEVE Contact CWGC they hold information about visits.

@user-wh3kh1tz5f 3 ай бұрын

You really must go to Utah Beach to honor your Dad.

@brianwilcox34 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been an amateur historian for 50+ years heavily focusing on WWII. This is my second video of your production output I have watched. I have enjoyed both immensely. I plan to view many more. Thank you for your work and your non-commentary narrative position. To many keyboard warriors (not) impose their empty headed non-sequitur opinions regarding an event for which they did not participate.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m not a historian at all, just an avid history fan. I really appreciate your kind comment and I hope you enjoy the other videos 👍

@brianwilcox34 2 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer thank you Sir for your response. I guess I don’t really count as a “real” historian by any measure being an amateur, but I love and learn from history as you do, and appreciate your commitment and contribution to all our knowledge.

@Peace2U-ec6es 3 ай бұрын

I remember seeing footage of the beach when the ocean experienced an extremely low tide event many years ago. I was amazed to see the amount of equipment that didn't make it ashore and probably still sits below the waves some 80 years later.

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

Yes exactly! The amount of equipment and materiel that was strewn across the landing beaches in the weeks and months after the invasion is beyond belief.

@Kevin15301 2 ай бұрын

My father landed at Utah in the first wave. I miss him daily, especially on 6 June. He never felt comfortable talking about his experiences, so I appreciate the Utah beach videos.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

You are most welcome my friend. I hope you enjoyed this video

@inocencianieves9909 2 ай бұрын

Dear Kevin, so sorry for you loss🪽 🙏💐💝 Your Father is, not was, but IS a HERO so Greatful for his service 🪖🫡🪖🇺🇸

@RobertEHunt-dv9sq 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I really touched home as my father in law came ashore here for his great European vacation. Go 4th Infantry Division and the 340th Ordinance Battallion. And RIP General T Roosevelt. You and all the soldiers are remembered. Cheers from Texas

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

I’m going to make a video on General Roosevelt in the future!

@OriginalBatman 4 ай бұрын

This feels like a personal guided tour. Thank you for your time explaining in depth.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome 😊

@trinahansen2925 3 ай бұрын

My great grand uncle died in the Battle of the Bulge. His name was Dee Martin. He left a wife and son. My father and my son are named after him.

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. God bless him

@mdh1948 2 ай бұрын

My Dad was there and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, winning 3 Bronze Stars during that battle. He rarely talked about anything that happen during that battle.

@moobaz8675 2 ай бұрын

Excellent. I visited Omaha beach a few years ago at roughly the same tide that the first landings took place. It really was mind blowing looking over the beach from the bluffs and imagining the courage required to run forward under such withering fire.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

It’s a fantastic place I go back all the time. I love standing there on those beaches thinking about those soldiers who went there so I can live my life in peace

@HandyMan657 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting these episodes. It's a lot of hard work and we appreciate it. Cheers, mate. Take care

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏

@gavinmclaren9416 4 ай бұрын

I listened with interest to your comments starting about 27:45. I think that the German soldiers would have understood that it was impossible to resupply all of the weapons systems in place and that they would have been intended to be used until they had exhausted their ammunition. I think that they would also have realized that their own lives were intended to be used up in the same manner, sacrificing themselves to provide notice of the invasion's time and place, and to give as much time as possible for the armoured divisions to make ready for battle. They well knew that they were "The Crust" and I find it difficult to imagine what they might have thought early on the sixth of June, when they awoke to see the naval armada approaching, with only a few minutes to make their peace with themselves.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Well said Gavin. In reality they actually withdrew from the position after the landing took place. When the allies assaulted the position it had already been vacated

@stephen4763 2 ай бұрын

Great observations and comments Sir ….. 80 years later. Truly hallowed ground. So many lives were lost on those beaches and of course further inland, the hedgerows, the small towns and forests. I would love to walk those grounds like you have but I will probably not get that chance so thanks from Texas for providing these videos and commentary. My Dad fought in the Pacific theatre in WWII but pretty sure his Dad fought in Europe during WWI. I visit the WWII museums here in the States when I can. I hope I can pass on what happened during those times to my grandkids as they grow older. We must not forget. It’s too bad that most of the “war mongers” that we see today never went through the really hard times (The Great Depression) and the horrors of combat that our forefathers went through otherwise they would try to avoid war at all costs.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the excellent comment and for sharing your personal stories. Much appreciated

@bgroovin1343 4 ай бұрын

The other issue with the magnetic readings is that the magnetic north pole actually shifts over time. That is why you have to add or subtract a certain number of degrees to convert a compass reading to match a paper map (which is aligned to the geographic north pole). The number of degrees to add or subtract depends on how far east or west you are from the magnetic north pole. Map makers have to periodically update their maps with the new number as the magnetic pole shifts. Most tourists looking at their compass don't realize their compass is pointing to a different North than it would have in WWII.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely correct. I’d love to go into that detail in these videos but I suspect it would only appeal to a smaller audience. I’d love to make some artillery specific videos that go into the technical detail

@bgroovin1343 4 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorerthat's why you have us. That would be really boring for the average listener!

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

@@bgroovin1343but we would love it 😂

@frankb4517 4 ай бұрын

Plenty of us “Ordy” nerds out here.

@jasonlee3218 2 ай бұрын

I'm always amazed by the detail you put into your videos. Terribly moving and respectful of all lives lost in conflict. You bring history to life Rob.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend. Really appreciate it

@Mag_Aoidh 4 ай бұрын

Liked it before I watched it because I know it’s going to be good!

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You’re too kind. Thank you very much indeed 😊

@localbod 4 ай бұрын

I always click like on videos for channels that I'm subscribed to just out of respect for the effort it takes to create content. And of course The History Explorer always produces high quality content.

@russellnixon9981 4 ай бұрын

A very well made production, well presented. It;s only by visiting and seeing these places gives a true idea what an amazing job they did in D day

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoyed the video

@lumarfilms2563 4 ай бұрын

I'm just reading D Day Through German Eyes, the first chapter is based on one of the defenders Gefreiter Stefan Heinevez experiences of Utah Beach on June 6th 1944. He describes falling back to a triple bunker position which was wiped out in an air attack. The damage described is similar to the damage seen at the 18:30 mark in your video. Great vid btw.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it

@michaelfox4073 4 ай бұрын

Great book that one. You don't tend to get many stories from the German side

@napierlines6977 4 ай бұрын

Very well done Rob. Brilliant video, thank you fo sharing. I agree with your points at the end, never forget

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome buddy. So glad you enjoyed it 👍

@waterpongo6975 4 ай бұрын

Well done Rob. Fantastic as always. I' will add to my list of places to see during my trip

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy! If you want any pointers please do get in touch

@captainkirk7702 4 ай бұрын

Heading to the Omaha beaches in 3 weeks! Can’t Waite it’s a big bucket list for me! It’s sacred ground!

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You’ll have an amazing time!

@user-wh3kh1tz5f 3 ай бұрын

I have been to Utah and Omaha beaches, and they are truly sacred ground. We must never forget the cost of freedom.

@leo-tj3jw 3 ай бұрын

The more I watch this video, the more I like it. Amazing

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it 👍

@LadyBlanche.888 4 ай бұрын

Thank you once again for showing this.Sometimes I get a lump in my throat trying to realize what they went through although it would come nowhere near the reality of being there at that time..I feel you bring this to life with your excellent videos and I enjoy each single one of them which I keep so I may look back at them over time.. 👏 ❤

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Lady Anna you are most welcome! You’re always so kind with your feedback. I hope you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a fantastic weekend

@LadyBlanche.888 4 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer Thank you! I also wish the best for you..❤

@lorenzonesti306 3 ай бұрын

I hope to have the opportunity to visit the D-day landing beach and the first liberated cities

@spaced1298 Ай бұрын

These documentaries are very wonderful, I appreciate the work and dedication that goes into them. They are very heart breaking as well. So much suffering and tragedy in this world . I always think of the terror of these very young men as they hunkered down in the landing vehicles, and the carnage they would soon face on the beach. May God bless them eternally.

@timalexander7758 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate what you do! Greetings from Alabama in the US!

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You are most welcome my friend. So glad you enjoyed the videos

@kmcrellin 3 ай бұрын

My dad was here on his 4th invasion. His outfit had lost 700 men in operation Tiger during a practice landing in Britain.

@kmcrellin 3 ай бұрын

On April 27, 1944.

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

A terrible waste of

@bethglasser162 3 ай бұрын

❤🙏🇺🇸

@user-ix6gx3kz5h Ай бұрын

Excellent reporting, excellent footage. Thank you for this important tribute to their incredible bravery.

@thehistoryexplorer Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TheVigilant109 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Many thanks. Very clear explanations and great photography

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sstoess1 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for your dedication and passion in editing and posting these videos. So informative and enjoyable. Excellent work

@thehistoryexplorer 18 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m just glad people are enjoying them as much as I enjoy making them

@reloadncharge9907 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video, have made many trips to the beaches….awe inspiring. Thanks, Andrew

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. The beaches are absolutely awe inspiring

@pkh4340 2 ай бұрын

My late uncle, Staff Sgt. Roman Lukes from Sioux City, Iowa landed with the 8th Infantry Regiment 4th Division at Utah. He never spoke of that day…except in generalities, although I know that a good friend of his from Iowa literally had his head shot off next to him, which had to be an absolutely awful experience. RIP my dear uncle and Godfather.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

That’s terrible. So sorry to hear that

@robertcompton5232 2 ай бұрын

My mother's father Jesse Davis landed there with the 4th ID 8th IR as well. My father's father Benjamin Compton landed with the 4th ID 12th IR.

@minervasmith1459 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating, ❤

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for the comment

@peterhidalgo2563 4 ай бұрын

Amazing work, thank you so very much.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it

@RossScheibel 4 ай бұрын

My father was in on D day spearhead the invasion, amphibian engineer first engineer brigade.

@1978JonBullock 4 ай бұрын

People will hopefully get to see your content and learn more about recent history.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jon I hope so. This is still a relatively new channel (1.5yrs old) so YT only tends to show the videos to a certain amount of potential viewers

@KellyJones-be9kn 2 ай бұрын

Thank sir for this hard work

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

You are most welcome!

@kingsroad2310 4 ай бұрын

I really like your videos mate. understated, not big timing or showing off. I can tell how much this all means to you 👍

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! You’re too kind

@umtourpelaeuropa6328 4 ай бұрын

Peço muito a Deus que isso não se repita é muito triste essas guerras que não levou a nada,ótimos vídeos para nós lembrar aqui fala do Brasil.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Well said

@thenoworriesnomad 4 ай бұрын

As always.👍👍, your thought of the day should be the every day thought... God Bless Them All

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much buddy

@thenoworriesnomad Ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer My pleasure 👍🏻

@joellenjohnson4038 Ай бұрын

I LOVE SEEING THE PAST AND HOW BRAVE U.S. FORCES

@longdustydryroad 2 ай бұрын

My Dad landed on Utah Beach June 6 on D-Day.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding! You must be very proud of his legacy

@longdustydryroad 2 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer I am very proud of my Dad. After D-Day he spent 280 days in combat with the 79th Inf Div, 315th Inf Regiment Company L on the front lines, became a platoon sergeant, spent 6 months German occupation and had so many medals I couldn't list them all here. Thank you for your videos. They are great. I'm 65 and hope and pray one day to go and visit Normandy.

@bikenavbm1229 3 ай бұрын

thank you for that in depth look

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@rich_john 3 ай бұрын

Great video

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@johnfinn8325 4 ай бұрын

Video very well done. Informative and professional.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you for the feedback

@user-yv1qh9bu8z 3 ай бұрын

Amazing video,thank you

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@damoncrowe9500 3 ай бұрын

Excellent work and very informative

@thehistoryexplorer 3 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@IraqCTR Ай бұрын

if the F word is Feuer -which would make sense, it literally means Fire Everytime, meaning -"always ready"... Greetings from US base in Germany

@subaruadventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank god someone did a video that wasnt about Omaha beach.

@Benilife444 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm always looking for my granpa..29th ,175th. 3rd wave. He made it home. ST Lo was hell.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Yeh St Lo and the fighting to breakout was terrible

@timmardon6161 2 ай бұрын

Excellent portrayal of the events, thank you. Are you ex Army?

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

I’m still serving. Thanks for the feedback 👍

@Washoejim 4 ай бұрын

Very nicely presented, thank you.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

@billballbuster7186 4 ай бұрын

Utah was the easiest beach landing in Normandy as there was no opposition, most of the 179 deaths were drownings and accidents. Compare this to Omaha which was the worst beach with 777 soldiers killed.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

All true, but tell that the men who had to board a landing craft and make the run in to this beach. Bravery beyond measure in my book

@billballbuster7186 4 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer I would agree with that it takes bravery to do your duty. Thats why it was the finest generation.

@dannyhoward3437 4 ай бұрын

My grandfather killed 31 soldiers on Utah Beach on D-Day. He was captured, and spent the rest of the war in a prison camp in Mississippi.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow. That’s pretty much the whole garrison on a strong point!

@TheYeti308 2 ай бұрын

I caught that .

@Sugarmountaincondo 4 ай бұрын

@19:30 it would have been 81cm mortar, 2.4km max range. Have you ever thought about visiting the remains of fortifications around Cherbourg? or even the Channel Islands? I once saw a B&W film of American troops using a captured Wespe SPA 105mm gun to bombard Alderney Is.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

I was meant to go into Cherbourg but ran out of time. Channel Islands is definitely on my list!

@WW2_X2 4 ай бұрын

Nice video

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

@Hew.Jarsol 4 ай бұрын

The German 21 Panzer Div counter attacked inbetween sword and juno beach before taking heavy casualties... Wish their was footage of this somewhere.

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

They did indeed. There is some footage of the 12th SS but not much at all of the 21st

@OriginalBatman 4 ай бұрын

A farmer with dynamite? That's terrifying 😆

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Tell me about it! They used to try and destroy some of the buildings and anti mobility features with explosives after the war. Obviously it just cost too much

@MrMrliamo 4 ай бұрын

The next time you are going exploring, can I come, it will split the costs, I don't need to be in any video, I just love ww2 history and can't get an enthusiasts to travel with me to these places, liam form the west of Ireland

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

I usually go with my wife and children 😂 might make it a bit awkward! On this occasion I got up early while they were still in bed

@MrMrliamo 4 ай бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer I totally understand, sorry for the late reply, but I’m just finished up, im a recovery truck driver/mechanic and work late hours, they’d when the accident happen and the piss heads are out,

@jaypercy5974 4 ай бұрын

There's a nice little right hander in tis opening but the day it was a sloppy 9ft swell with choppy seas and most of these young soldiers couldn't swim or they probably never saw a beach . Most horrific for 18 year old soldiers and i say soldiers in the biggest respect

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

I have respect for everyone who played a part in this epic operation

@user-ve3gh5xg9q 2 ай бұрын

0.08 almost de💀ath😢

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Lots of that unfortunately

@kronos8 3 ай бұрын

Lucharon contra el enemigo equivocado. Los rusos eran el enemigo pero los pobres locos no se dieron cuenta hasta que fue tarde

@Amathusukx 4 ай бұрын

It would be great in Colour

@thehistoryexplorer 4 ай бұрын

The last time uploaded a colour version I had complaints it wasn’t the original footage 🤷‍♂️

@SuperZacco 4 ай бұрын

1.08, this image comes from the crossing of the rhine!

@allencollins6031 3 ай бұрын

Algo

@kevindecoteau3186 2 ай бұрын

Many forget that the Russians had done a lot of fighting on the Eastern front and pushed the allies up against the Western front so they could finish em off.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

And they did it with British and American equipment and materiel

@meinereiner8109 2 ай бұрын

Jederzeit Feuerbereit aways ready to fire

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Did you enjoy the video?

@stephen4763 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@PaulineYao-dx1co 2 ай бұрын

I just hate to see young Americans die on the beach.

@thehistoryexplorer 2 ай бұрын

Very sad

@jaypercy5974 4 ай бұрын

At 21:27 don't you think that might be an an A-A with machine gunner i don't think Rommel would make a mistake like this. If it wasn't for enigma i think Rommel would not have lost Africa .and im a Tobruk person you know us rats.. 😮😢😅