My father was captured early in the Battle of the Bulge, when he was liberated in May from the POW camp, he weighed 87lbs, he said the guards didn’t have much food either.
My Grandpa was a part of Patton’s 3rd army. He was injured by mortar shrapnel after fighting hard and was treated at a hospital in England for 3 months.
U.S Corporal: Hey, what you doing? German Spy: *UHH, NOTHING FRANZ- I MEAN HANS- I MEAN JACK. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?* U.S Corporal: Uhh...OK? German Spy: *PHEW. NOW, WHERES MY WINE?*
Gg I'm weird I will give you some facts about it 1st April-22nd June When the US Marines landed ashore there was just an eerie silence the US army and US Marines Landed their Alongside help from the Airforce/Navy and other countries I recommend if your interested in the Pacific Theatre watch the series called The Pacific and if your interested in the Europe side of the war Then there is a really good series called band of brothers or if your more interested in Movies these are some good ones Saving Private Ryan, Fury,inglorious basterds, Downfall.
“The Blitzkrieg tactics couldn’t work in the Ardennes” Did Simple History completely forget the blitzkrieg into France? They went through the hole in The Ardennes.
d u c k That wasn’t a blitzkrieg and wound up taking a couple months for them to defeat the french. Also, they weren’t in the ardennes when the fighting started.
there was no fighting in the ardennes, blitzkrieg didnt take place in ardennes it was in benelux and france wtf were they fighting with in ardennes are you on crack
Andrew Newman sent from the skies jumped into the unknown the march to Berlin has begun Spread head the charge surrounded by foes Eagles are leading the way
I am a military history buff and the battle of the bulge is one of my favorite battles. Not that I enjoy war or people dying. I am just fascinated by the whole thing. From planning to the outcome. This particular battle is one of people’s grit and resolve to not give up. This short video doesn’t put into perspective just how perilous it was for the allies. The bravery and will to keep going when it seemed hopeless was amazing in this battle.
The 101st were a group of proud elite soldiers, of course they wouldn’t admit to it, but most historians say.. they would’ve suffered far more casualties it Patton never arrived, but comes to logic that either way the 101st would receive some backup since they were encircled. Don’t think Ike would’ve let that slide easily or any of the other US Army generals. I still believe they could’ve made good effort to fight off the Germans but with a much higher casualty rate not just by the Germans but the elements itself.
I really don’t understand why they were so ungrateful to be rescued. Yes they were holding their own for the most part, but what did they have to be upset about did they want to continue to be surrounded with little ammo?
Riccardo Balbo The americans just surprised that the germans were able to launch huge counter-offensive while previously during liberation of france the germans took little effort then just fully retreat to the siegfried line
This is late. But my great uncle fought in this battle. I recently got his coat he wore while in service after his wife past away. Surly an amazing story. May he and my great aunt rest in peace
My great uncle, Roy Swango, died in this battle. 1945. I still have the newspaper clipping of his death, his hand written notes and a picture of him in his uniform standing next to my very young grandpa in 1944. I'm so glad all of that was preserved.
After Action Report, 7th Armored Division. First attack on St. Vith, Recon Unit 87th Calvary Troop B had knocked a Tiger out, it is actually a Tiger 2, and it was killed when one M8 charged and flanked the 70ton tank. It proceeded to fire into the engine within 25 yards. This would be Troop B's only exciting moment that day.
"Sent from the skies jumped into the unknown The march to Berlin has begun Spearhead the charge Surrounded by foes Eagles are leading the way France is still under enemy rule Push Axis retreat. . ."
What's amazing is that none of the soldiers from the 101st airborne admitted that they needed help/relieve in Bastogne. They were truly the Best Generation.
(Commenting before watching) There’s a guy who goes to my church who fought in this battle. He was pulling bodies over himself so he wouldn’t get shot.
A friend of mine fought at the bulge and was wounded there. He said he asked the Lord, If I’m to get hit, let it be in the leg. And when he was hit, guess where it was? The leg. After that they shipped him stateside to be an airplane mechanic. He was an Army combat veteran at 19 years old.
My grandfather was a Filipino that was an army soldier. He was called “amulet” because when he had to cross a river his comrades would say that he walked across the water because he was crossing so fast
Awesome video and merry Christmas! Just a question could I do a video on the Russian bomber division of the night witches. They were division 588 and it would be awesome to see a video thx👍
My great grandfather participated in the battle of the bulge. He was captured by Germany. He went into the battle 6’1 over 200 pounds. Came out 5’11 and 180 pounds on double rations. He was never the same since.
What people doesn't know that battle of Elsenborn Ridge was the vital battle that held the Germans in check, Siege of Bastogne was the icing on the cake but gets more attention.
Yes, the northern sector was far more important. And Montgomery had the brains to pull back from St Vith instead of getting surrounded there like at Bastogne.
The Romanians fought with the Germans in the battle of Stalingrad, guarding the German flank, but when the soviets counterattacked, the Romanians forces weren't as well armed. I think the Romanians fought in more battles but that was the only one I remembered
I'm proud to say that my great-grandpa fought in this battle. He hated talking about it, and I only ever heard about it from other family members. He was wounded twice and received two purple hearts. My great grandpa still has his sleeve-torn uniform jacket, one of the bullets he was shot with, and many other belongings of his. He passed away on April 6, 2013. I cry now, but I know I'll be jumping for joy when I see him again in heaven. Love you, grandpa.
My grandfather was an electric engeneer this time... he had 2 thunder symbols on his collar and on the side of his helmet :) He died in argentinia enjoying his pension
And still to this day the 101st airborne division with still say they never needed Patton to come save them.... I find that hilarious and pretty ballsy...lol
Merry Christmas!
And have a happy New Year!
happy holidays to you too
Simple History
Same 2u
Simple History Merry Christmas! I love your channel!
Merry Christmas simple history
NUTS is short for:
Not
Understanding
Terms of
Surrender
It still works either way for pissing them off.
Is that true???
Or a bit of an afterthought??
Nuts in The Bulge
@@1joshjosh1 Nuts is nonsense in german.
That was the original thought by the general atleast.
My father was captured early in the Battle of the Bulge, when he was liberated in May from the POW camp, he weighed 87lbs, he said the guards didn’t have much food either.
So he was a furry ?
Josef Stalin how are the gulags doing?
That is kinda rude commie i love ur sexy moustacio tho lol
Is your father ok now?
Gamers Lab He passed away in 1977 at the age of 62, he did recover from his POW experience. Thank you for asking!
nuts
Pretty funny xD
NUTS!!!
out of nowhere, "nuts"
indeed, "NUTS!"
Nuts
This is basically a "Mini WW2"
A strong German push which later got bogged down and turns into a attritional battle they can't win
In the span of a month
Yeah. I like to call it mini-Operation Barbarossa.
I love "nutritional" battles got to get all those necessary vitamins
Nah, Stalingrad was, and, Leningrad, and Moscow, Kursk? Minks encirclement.
Ay dawg I heard you liked WW2
So we made WW2 in WW2
My Grandpa was a part of Patton’s 3rd army. He was injured by mortar shrapnel after fighting hard and was treated at a hospital in England for 3 months.
My uncle was in Patton's 3rd Army, he was killed near Metz.
wow
My great uncle was in the 101st airborne division. He made it back home because of Pattons 3rd Army and your Grandpa. Thank you!
So was My great grandfather his name was clyde a reynolds he was a private first class
Rest in peace 11/10/1921-2/15/2010
1:19
Imagen if one of these guys had a very strong accent
It would be so awkward.
U.S Corporal: Hey, what you doing?
German Spy: *UHH, NOTHING FRANZ- I MEAN HANS- I MEAN JACK. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?*
U.S Corporal: Uhh...OK?
German Spy: *PHEW. NOW, WHERES MY WINE?*
@@clientsname2933 LOL
jacob vaughn more lik we’re my schapps
HellSpoon they often did and were caught quickly
Oh hello there, didn't expect to see you here spoon
Merry christmas SIMPLE HISTORY 🎉🎉🎉and thanks for.making this video you are a GREAT CHAANEL
Merry Christmas maybe you'll grow up and stop with the emojis
Bleach?
don't say bleaches name in vein
Bleches!!!!
Girls during puberty: paint the town red
Boys: battle of the bulge
Underrated comment
Lmao
The most hated underrated comment I've seen
*Slow clap*
Ew
merry Christmas guys.
watch the Christmas truce video :)
Merry Christmas
I did it made me cry
That was World War 1.
No Nut November: *Battle of the bulge*
NUTS!
lol
they want to surrender NO they want us to surrender *N U TS*
But it was Christmas not thanksgiving
the battle happened in December...
Any Band of Brothers fans here?
QuetztheEagle ____ absolutely!
QuetztheEagle ____ 2:58
Yea men a good serie!
The 101st did not need rescue.
QuetztheEagle ____
Yuppp here
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First reply in five years
"patton relieved the 101st"
No member of the 101st has ever agreed they needed to be "relieved" by patton.
Patton didn't need their permission lol
Yep
I’ve always wondered why it was called battle of the bulge
rebel corp /the gaming rebel OwO
Thats what happens in my pants all the time
OwO
Belgium
Nirovski Volkov What's this?
The battle of Okinawa?? I just watched hacksaw Ridge and I want to know more about this
Gg I'm weird bloodiest battle of the Pacific theater
Gg I'm weird I will give you some facts about it 1st April-22nd June When the US Marines landed ashore there was just an eerie silence the US army and US Marines Landed their Alongside help from the Airforce/Navy and other countries I recommend if your interested in the Pacific Theatre watch the series called The Pacific and if your interested in the Europe side of the war Then there is a really good series called band of brothers or if your more interested in Movies these are some good ones Saving Private Ryan, Fury,inglorious basterds, Downfall.
Watch The Pacific much better than hacksaw ridge.
My grandpa served the battle of Okinawa but I don’t know if he met private doss
@@tonyweaver2353 You mean this mini-series, if so I have watched this, super good.
“The Blitzkrieg tactics couldn’t work in the Ardennes”
Did Simple History completely forget the blitzkrieg into France? They went through the hole in The Ardennes.
d u c k That wasn’t a blitzkrieg and wound up taking a couple months for them to defeat the french. Also, they weren’t in the ardennes when the fighting started.
deathlegionair more like 2 weeks
there was no fighting in the ardennes, blitzkrieg didnt take place in ardennes it was in benelux and france wtf were they fighting with in ardennes are you on crack
Because there was no or very very little fighting. They just traversed through it. This was a full out offensive
@@deathlegionair 6 weeks
There's a song about this battle (as well as others the 101st took place in) for those interested. It's called 'Screaming Eagles' by Sabaton.
Outlast The Dark
I realised that a lot of theses videos refer to facts that Sabaton has already sung ^^
James Bond INTO THE MOTHERLAND THE GERMAN ARMY MARCH
Crack of the lightning splitting the ground
Thunder is sounding, artillery pounding
Wrath of the Nazi's cast on Bastogne
Facing their forces alone
Battle of Berlin
+Provocateur Lol.
Vater Land!!!
My great grandfather was in this battle sadly I never got to see him he died 2 years before I was born
technically if they all have kids at like 20
I've pressed F.F for soup times great grandpa.
2:00 hey I know that guy, it's major Winters 😂
Yes. And Nixon behind him.
Band of brothers?
Ahhh just going to type that well while you are at it dig a fox hole
BAND OF BROTHERS
2ND POOPED IN MY FOXHOLE
You should do the battle of Berlin
savageking 28 I agree !!!!!!! Simple History
bruh thats what I said lol
Simple History is one great channel for ww2...
Sabatons Screaming Eagles anyone?
Retr0Active yup
Crack of the lightning splitting the ground! Thunder is sounding, artillery pounding! Wrath of the Nazis cast on Bastogne! Facing their forces alone!
Andrew Newman
sent from the skies jumped into the unknown
the march to Berlin has begun
Spread head the charge surrounded by foes
Eagles are leading the way
Student of History FRANCE is still under enemy rule! PUSH Axis retreat!!
You mean Easy company
Merry Christmas Americans.
Erwin Rommel and Canadians?
ROMMEL WHAT U DOIN HERE BOY
Merry Christmas desert fox
Why only Americans?
Merry Christmas German
I am a military history buff and the battle of the bulge is one of my favorite battles. Not that I enjoy war or people dying. I am just fascinated by the whole thing. From planning to the outcome. This particular battle is one of people’s grit and resolve to not give up. This short video doesn’t put into perspective just how perilous it was for the allies. The bravery and will to keep going when it seemed hopeless was amazing in this battle.
One of my favorite battles is D-day because the amount of deception and planning was insane
My grandfather participated in this one and was captured alongside his entire company, so in a way I almost died in the Battle of the Bulge.
Me too my daddy was there with a stick
"Nuts!"
-battle of the buldge
This is a quote i can use
I visited Bastogne last year, so impressive, I recommend everyone to go there once in your life, the tanks are still in the city
Crack of the
lightning splitting
the ground
Thunder is sounding
Artillery pounding
Wrath of the
nazis cast on bastogne
Facing their forces alone
ALONE!!!!!!!
ALONE!!!!!
Sent from the skies, jumped into the unknown
The march to Berlin has begun
@@cappedwinner5558 finally , Sabaton!
Spearhead the charge
Surrounded by foes
Eagles are leading the way
Watching this before I go to see my family unwrap presents. Merry Christmas to all.
“No member of the 101st has ever agreed that the division needed to be rescued!” -Band of brothers by Stephen Ambrose
The 101st were a group of proud elite soldiers, of course they wouldn’t admit to it, but most historians say.. they would’ve suffered far more casualties it Patton never arrived, but comes to logic that either way the 101st would receive some backup since they were encircled. Don’t think Ike would’ve let that slide easily or any of the other US Army generals. I still believe they could’ve made good effort to fight off the Germans but with a much higher casualty rate not just by the Germans but the elements itself.
They had supplies and had armour support. The Germans weren't throwing much against Bastogne.
I really don’t understand why they were so ungrateful to be rescued. Yes they were holding their own for the most part, but what did they have to be upset about did they want to continue to be surrounded with little ammo?
pride @@Geojr815
It was hitler's last throw of the dice...as his generals knew
HOW 2DOO crapped out 🎲
how many offensives does it take to learn that germans can attack trough the Ardennes even if it's a forest? 😅
Riccardo Balbo The americans just surprised that the germans were able to launch huge counter-offensive while previously during liberation of france the germans took little effort then just fully retreat to the siegfried line
Apalaharti Sebuahnama indeed, however it was mostly a joke because they always manage to surprise with attacks trough the Ardennes.
Riccardo Balbo Yup, napoleonic, ww1, and battle of france but everything shouldn't become a surprise when you did not underestimate your enemy
Apalaharti Sebuahnama they should put a sign "attention, possibile attacks coming from this forest" 😅
Riccardo Balbo wkwkwkwk 😂
"A bulge that spread for miles"
*OwO*
Hi fellow furry!
Stupid furries.
@@drip9210 stfu
O h g o d f u r r I e s
@@kennethwardingley9209 stfu
My greatest respects are to those who fought in that war. Forever may they be remembered for their honor and courage in battle.
*.....CRACK OF THE LIGHTNING SPLITTING THE GROUND*
WRATH OF THE NAZIS, CAST ON BASTOGNE!
*FACING THEIR FORCES ALONE*
SABATON best band
*ALONE!*
ALONE!
This man can make anything interesting
Happy Merry Christmas Everybody
Ryanrap Silvestre merry Christmas
Can you do a video about the M1911?
Hedika! HELLO FELLOW XBOXAHOY VIEWER!
I have watched all of ahoy's videos, I just wanted simple history to do it
Yeah,Ahoy's videos and simple history videos are still somewhat different so it would be good if simple history did a information video on the m1911.
KOLMEKAKKONE
my favourite pistol and I'm British
Check Iconic Arms.
This is late. But my great uncle fought in this battle. I recently got his coat he wore while in service after his wife past away. Surly an amazing story. May he and my great aunt rest in peace
0:34 Is that Simple History First Animated Hitler? He looks good in that scene.
The Battered Bastards of Bastogne.
Funny is ask any member of the 101st they would of said they didn't need to be rescued by Patton.
MrJJuK pride runs deep
Would've
My great uncle, Roy Swango, died in this battle. 1945. I still have the newspaper clipping of his death, his hand written notes and a picture of him in his uniform standing next to my very young grandpa in 1944. I'm so glad all of that was preserved.
Do one about the Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest
They cant do it... Because the lost battaloin argonne
@stirange Look UP 47 days
Far from their land as they made their Stand
@@ibbi32 they stood strong and their legend still lives on!!!!
TIGER 2=KING TIGER.
+Provocateur lol
Provocateur what
Its actually “Bengal Tiger”. “Königstiger” was mistranslated as “king tiger”.
Mohit Sharma Royal tiger
Provocateur When did the nazis nuke civilians?
My great grandpa fought in it and never ever talked about it
After Action Report, 7th Armored Division.
First attack on St. Vith, Recon Unit 87th Calvary Troop B had knocked a Tiger out, it is actually a Tiger 2, and it was killed when one M8 charged and flanked the 70ton tank. It proceeded to fire into the engine within 25 yards.
This would be Troop B's only exciting moment that day.
It wasn't a Tiger.
Precisely zero Tigers fought in the battles around St Vith.
True and fun fact: i was in this battle...in call of duty
How many times did you die
Stupid joke
Sooooo ... does that make you a war veteran?
@@clifftrainor6774 non-literal DEFINITLY, literal- uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Thank you for your "service"
"Sent from the skies jumped into the unknown
The march to Berlin has begun
Spearhead the charge
Surrounded by foes
Eagles are leading the way
France is still under enemy rule
Push
Axis retreat. . ."
Best. Christmas Gift. Ever.
Why did they always give videos dislikes but they cannot see it is very good. I never gave dislikes in every videos I watched.
You mean comments?
Mate, did you suffer a stroke?
Are you saying that it's useless to dislike videos because every video is good or the fact that you cant see dislikes on comments
What's amazing is that none of the soldiers from the 101st airborne admitted that they needed help/relieve in Bastogne.
They were truly the Best Generation.
Anyone realised that they just get whatever FPS is in fashion they do a video with every missions historical background
Bindis Dave well it's quite smart actually, don't you think?
Please do the battle of leyte gulf!
(Commenting before watching)
There’s a guy who goes to my church who fought in this battle. He was pulling bodies over himself so he wouldn’t get shot.
A friend of mine fought at the bulge and was wounded there. He said he asked the Lord, If I’m to get hit, let it be in the leg. And when he was hit, guess where it was? The leg. After that they shipped him stateside to be an airplane mechanic. He was an Army combat veteran at 19 years old.
This is so awesome 😎 The Battle Of Bulge is so interesting!
My grandfather was a Filipino that was an army soldier. He was called “amulet” because when he had to cross a river his comrades would say that he walked across the water because he was crossing so fast
Danny devito was a month old when this began
0.25
Suffering from succes
I only heard Patton’s name once.
Oh yes. NUTS!
Awesome video and merry Christmas! Just a question could I do a video on the Russian bomber division of the night witches. They were division 588 and it would be awesome to see a video thx👍
i am also a cadian guardsmen 139 armored regiment leman russ commander
Sabaton night witches
Also when the 101st’s comander was offered serrendered the reply’s with one word
NUTS!!!
My great grandfather participated in the battle of the bulge. He was captured by Germany. He went into the battle 6’1 over 200 pounds. Came out 5’11 and 180 pounds on double rations. He was never the same since.
Do ww2 factions the Finland army
Anti Monster Departement "myth"?
Anti Monster Departement As Finnish citizen I can say those things were real
Yes!
I live close to the Ardennes.
Its so weird this beautiful huge majestic Forrest was such a battlezonee
What people doesn't know that battle of Elsenborn Ridge was the vital battle that held the Germans in check, Siege of Bastogne was the icing on the cake but gets more attention.
Yes, the northern sector was far more important. And Montgomery had the brains to pull back from St Vith instead of getting surrounded there like at Bastogne.
Do a video about Romania in ww2
The Romanians fought with the Germans in the battle of Stalingrad, guarding the German flank, but when the soviets counterattacked, the Romanians forces weren't as well armed. I think the Romanians fought in more battles but that was the only one I remembered
*BULGE*
Yeah... childish of me..
T'vaoan Murmillo. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Damonite K 😉
OWO
UwU
OwO
I love simple history and have been watching for 3 years
May those Allies that died there Rest In Peace 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸🇷🇺
And Merry Christmas Everyone.
Rogerio Lopes Thanks, I changed it now.
BroccoliSoup lol
what about the Axis soldiers ?
Why the Russian flag? Did they lost soldiers there by any chance?
Paul Cate III You should also respect the axis soldiers because many of them were forced into the war.
NUTS!!!!
Watch it on RUclips
That's short for:
Not
Understanding
Terms of
Surrender
NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome video. Thank You for sharing. God Bless. Merry Christmas
I'm proud to say that my great-grandpa fought in this battle. He hated talking about it, and I only ever heard about it from other family members. He was wounded twice and received two purple hearts. My great grandpa still has his sleeve-torn uniform jacket, one of the bullets he was shot with, and many other belongings of his. He passed away on April 6, 2013. I cry now, but I know I'll be jumping for joy when I see him again in heaven. Love you, grandpa.
My great grandpa also fought and survived got a Purple Heart too. He end up getting PTSD :(
Merry Christmas 🇺🇸
My Dad was in the 28th Army Division. Wounded in early January.
nice video and merry christmas and by the way i love WWII
0:00-0:01
Me when I give a presentation in front of the class.
i don't get it
Omg it happens to me all the time
My great grandfather fought in this. I have never felt more honor for our family name.
Same
I'm still in the battle of the bulge they always attack in the morning and during a project
Can you do "The Battle of Hong Kong"?
+Abednigo Chow yes
Thank you lad. Helped me with my final exam :)
My great grandpa fought in battle of the bulge. He was caught by germans and was put in a prison camp. He was released at the end of the war.
Is he dead?
He died from old age in the 1990s. I never got to meet him.
Does anyone know that 60s Battle of the Bulge movie that used Patton tanks for the German tigers...
Andrew Song yes
Andrew Song i've heard of it but i watch the one from the 40s more it is called Battlegroud and its awesome
yes
Yes the title is PATTON
Andrew Song and the shermans were chaffee tanks
My late grandfather Sergeant Carlos Perez fought & survived The Battle of the Bulge & made it all the way through the war.
Surname is giving me flashbacks because Perez is character in cod ww2
2:00 Call of duty Easter Egg! Mission Battle of The bulge.😂 That tree.
ehh not really, soldiers did make trees like that in the battle of bulge
Not really
Sladjana Peric Pretty Pretty much all countries made their own Christmas trees, even during ww1.
It was Christmas, of course they would have trees somewhere, not everything has to do with Call Of Duty.
Oh look it's Technical Sergeant Pierson 0:10
Simple history, can you do a vid about the 160th night stalker regiment pls.
My grandfather was an electric engeneer this time... he had 2 thunder symbols on his collar and on the side of his helmet :)
He died in argentinia enjoying his pension
Sent from the skies jumped into the unknown
The march to Berlin has begun
Spearhead the charge surrounded by foes
Eagles are leading the way
NUTS!
My great grandfather was in pattons 3rd armor division he fought this battle he was a private first class
Rest in peace papa
11/10/1921-2/15/2010
Rip
@@Zeldaplayer838 thank you
@@Gigrunt887 np
I’m watching this in Bastogne Belgium for the 75th anniversary of the siege
Me everytime I get up for a presentation
You deserve 1mil subs , and these are very entertaining vids keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
And still to this day the 101st airborne division with still say they never needed Patton to come save them.... I find that hilarious and pretty ballsy...lol
My great uncle was in the 101st airborne very proud to have a relative in the 101st
I recently learned my great grandfather was at the battle of the bulge (94th infantry) I’ve been on a binge learning about it
Do a video on the battle of Iwo Jima.