I was there a little further toward the church. The Parade rules were "period dress" military or civilian. My wife and I Traveled all over Normandy for 8 days and went to many camps and a couple museums. There were so many WWII vehicles, you would thing the invasion was last week. Meaning they were all over the roads all over Normandy. Most of these people were French. There were some English and probably no Americans except for we spectators. As an American, I cant express how much gratitude and warm friendliness of the French people I felt there as their guest. One 84 year old lady just started talking to me in Cherborg. She lived there all her life. Her house was bombed and an American soldier gave her he first banana. Her aunt had 2 American boyfriends and went dancing at the Atlantic Hotel. She still appreciated America invading and giving them their freedom back.
It is safe to say that future generations will keep the D-Day anniversaries going in Normandy. Ps...don't forget the Canadians. Didn't see many of their flags . Thank you for keeping those vehicles serviceable. Its obvious they are doing their PMCS's !
There are lots of Canadian and British flags flying on homes. However St Mere Eglise are US forces as it was inland from Utah Beach. Paratroopers started landing around midnite and beyond too secure bridges and roads, ahead of DDAY landings. Quite amazing was in St Mere Eglise for the 80th Anniversary this June. God Bless all who served !!
Its awesome to see the Pennsylvania batam Jeeps still running and well preserved also in Berwick Pennsylvania USA tanks where made for WW2 proud to be a PA lad and now a vetran myself but thanks to the greatest generation Veterans i became a US Army Hvy Combat Engineer Thank you great uncle's joe and Albert for being in WW2 and all veterans.
Thanks for showing this years parade through st mere eglese, one of my favorite places to be at any time of year, unfortunately I had to miss this year’s anniversary celebrations but I shall return 😊
I'd make an observation. I was there during the 50th celebrations. Then most of the historic vehicles were manned by folks wearing street clothes There we smaller groups that were in costume. Here thirty years later the vast majority are in period clothing. Why? What has changed? I think it is from the growth in re-enacting WWII along with the growth of firms specializing in reproduction clothing. When WWII re-enacting first began at the Weldon Spring, MO US Army Reserve Training Center in May 1975, reproduction WWII items was almost unheard of except for some German insignia, medals and daggers. It warms my heart to see this growth for I am the man that began it all. You can read of it in A BRIDGE TO TIME, A Re-enactor's Journey.
At the Tehran Conference in 1943, Stalin sent Roosevelt and Churchill each a case of Soviet champagne. In 1944, the Allies decided to open a Second Front.
Estados Unidos se echó la guerra del Pacífico solos. Solos. Así como la mayor parte del Dia D en tropas y en economía. Son sus vehículos los que desembarcaron. Eso no quita la gran proeza del Reino Unido de resistencia, valor y tenacidad. Asi como de Canada en el desembarco. Gloria a todos. Pero esto es un desfile americano.
I was there. My first time in Europe, and I cannot express how grateful I am at how friendly the French people were. They made me feel like France could be a second home. The whole "oh the French are rude, and hate Americans" is a stupid stereotype probably started by some stupid Americans that expected people to kiss their ass. As long as you are polite, and just ATTEMPT to speak their language, they are SUPER friendly. I forget the name of the town I was in, but it was in the middle of the French countryside. No one there spoke English. Now that day, my cat was scheduled to have a big surgery. I was scared and nervous that he would not make it. When I am scared like that, I cannot eat...but I had to eat something. So I only ordered an appetizer. The waiter said "Apperitif?" I said "Je suis desole. Est ne toi. Est moi. Je suis American. Ajourdhui, a la maison, dans Estas Unis, mon chat Avons un grande operation. Je tres puer et nervuex il morir. Il Avons un problem de couer. Quand je puer et nervuex, je ne faim pas. Mais, je besoin mange quelque chose." The waiter understood, and said "il vivra." He left, and then came back with a shot of calvados. I was so grateful. It really helped take the edge off. I did pay it forward though, because later that night, I was at Sainte Mere Eglise talking with 2 locals, when I got the word that the operation was a success. I bought them both a nice tall glass of cider. Just absolutely AMAZING people in Normandy. There was only 1 guy that gave me any trouble. I was at the train station in Caen, heading to Paris. He said "you Americans...you bring your war here, and we do not want any part of it." I said Parlez-vous Allemand? Non Je sais. Albeitezein."
unfortunately in this video i heard two many refences to merde anglais and the mocking slur Roast Beef used by French coming out from members of the crowd along with some of the people in vehicle parade. what can i say shame some of them think along those lines toward us brits. makes me feel quite sad. there must be some underlaying negativity within that area of the people of france towards us. i hope it is just general banter. they don't mean what they say in truth!
No they don’t. My grandparents were from this area and I remember my grandfather was always calling English people names. We’ve never understood why and he certainly didn’t know himself. I remember my family wondering why he hated them but we never had an answer.
L'irrespect ne vient que des ignorants. Mon père résistant puis combattant dans l'armée jusqu'à la fin de la guerre, embrassa ma future épouse d'origine allemande lors que je la lui présenta en 1971.
Perhaps its because of the answer to the question how many French soldiers does it take to defend Paris ? Its not known beacause they have not managed it yet ?
Bonjour ! Il y a malheureusement des imbéciles partout, en France comme ailleurs. Regardez la foule partout en Normandie célébrant le débarquement. C'est vous dire qu'une grande majorité des français savent ce qu'ils doivent aux alliés. Il ne faut pas oublier non plus que les normands ont souffert énormément du débarquement. Les bombardements et les villes rasées avec des milliers de morts civils étaient-ils nécessaires ? Les alliés n'ont pas fait dans la dentelle à tel point que le commandement allié était inquiet de la réaction des populations et de la résistance à leur égard. Ils ont été rassurés par la résistance qui a répondu que la guerre ne se faisait pas sans pertes. Il n'empêche que dans beaucoup de familles, il reste la trace de proches disparus lors de ces bombardement ce qui peut laisser encore chez certains un goût amer. N'oublions pas non plus le rôle extrêmement important des réseaux de résistance français qui en sabotant partout les infrastructures de transport et en harcelant les troupes allemandes ont contribué à ralentir l'arrivée des renforts allemands. "Selon le général William Donovan, chef de l’Office of Strategic Services (agence de renseignement américain), 80% des renseignements utiles lors du débarquement de Normandie ont été fournis par la résistance française. Leur rôle, souvent méconnu, mérite que l’on y prête une attention plus précise" (source DDay Overlord). Je précise que le terme de Rosbifs dont les français affublent les anglais, date du XVIIIème siècle en faisant une référence caricaturale à la cuisine anglaise du boeuf par opposition aux traditionnels pots aux feux français. Ce surnom a perduré jusqu'à nos jours et n'est la plupart du temps pas injurieux mais affectueux pour chambrer nos voisins anglais qui nous surnomment d'ailleurs les mangeurs de grenouilles !!! Ces commémorations et leur succès, sans parler du nombre impressionnant de véhicules sauvés et restaurés par des français montrent l'attachement des français à cet événement et à ceux qui l'ont fait. Alors, amis américains, anglais, écossais, irlandais, gallois, canadiens, australiens, français, belges, troupes d'Afrique (débarquement de Provence) et d'autres continents, j'en oublie sans doute, merci à vous et à vos aïeux pour avoir contribué à la libération de la France et de l'Europe.
Lo realmente nefasto es que ningun soldado u alto mando respondió por los crimenes cometidos hacia la poblacion civil durante y despues del termino de esa basura, tuvieron que pasar 60 años para ahora recien abrir la boca!. Que hironía. 🤨
We should commemorate D- Day , but its getting out of hand and more like a party These brave men and woman fought and died for nothing based on the shape of the world today and the stays of our American government
@@toddthorpe3669 oh of course we did not take part totally forgot. Considering our country was bankrupt thanks to the 'blitz' and the 'Battle Of Britain', and our factories were being destroyed.
US Airborne troops jumped for Ste Mere Eglise on D-day, so this parade is for their sacrifice. Note the paratrooper hung up on the church at the end of the video!
I was there a little further toward the church. The Parade rules were "period dress" military or civilian. My wife and I Traveled all over Normandy for 8 days and went to many camps and a couple museums. There were so many WWII vehicles, you would thing the invasion was last week. Meaning they were all over the roads all over Normandy. Most of these people were French. There were some English and probably no Americans except for we spectators. As an American, I cant express how much gratitude and warm friendliness of the French people I felt there as their guest. One 84 year old lady just started talking to me in Cherborg. She lived there all her life. Her house was bombed and an American soldier gave her he first banana. Her aunt had 2 American boyfriends and went dancing at the Atlantic Hotel. She still appreciated America invading and giving them their freedom back.
My great grandfather was in the 82nd Airborne-landed at St Mere Eglise. I hope to visit your lovely town someday! ❤
The U.S. was the driving force behind VE Day. 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧.
Great video. It was a brilliant day - you can see me and my son drive past at 04:22 in our jeep!
It was amazing! Great jeep 👍👍
Oh wow, I was there on June 6th for the 80th Anniversary !!
Sounds like mostly French patriots that painstakingly restore U.S. Armed Forces WW II vehicles.
That's moving, man.
It is safe to say that future generations will keep the D-Day anniversaries going in Normandy. Ps...don't forget the Canadians. Didn't see many of their flags . Thank you for keeping those vehicles serviceable. Its obvious they are doing their PMCS's !
There are lots of Canadian and British flags flying on homes. However St Mere Eglise are US forces as it was inland from Utah Beach. Paratroopers started landing around midnite and beyond too secure bridges and roads, ahead of DDAY landings. Quite amazing was in St Mere Eglise for the 80th Anniversary this June. God Bless all who served !!
Its awesome to see the Pennsylvania batam Jeeps still running and well preserved also in Berwick Pennsylvania USA tanks where made for WW2 proud to be a PA lad and now a vetran myself but thanks to the greatest generation Veterans i became a US Army Hvy Combat Engineer Thank you great uncle's joe and Albert for being in WW2 and all veterans.
Thanks from South London , great Video , I was in Portsmouth Last week ! All the best 🇬🇧
Thanks for showing this years parade through st mere eglese, one of my favorite places to be at any time of year, unfortunately I had to miss this year’s anniversary celebrations but I shall return 😊
My grandma's brother was in the 82nd Airborne, he was a glider infantryman and was killed at Ste-Mere-Eglise on the La Fiere Causeway
Sorry to hear that, God Bless him !!
Sainte-Mère Eglise, I was there on Thursday. So many people.
Thank You!!!!
I was 2 meters on your right. Amazing parade
ik was er ook bij, geweldig!!
Really great show love it 🇺🇲⛺🚬☕🥃🎆
I'd make an observation. I was there during the 50th celebrations. Then most of the historic vehicles were manned by folks wearing street clothes There we smaller groups that were in costume. Here thirty years later the vast majority are in period clothing. Why? What has changed? I think it is from the growth in re-enacting WWII along with the growth of firms specializing in reproduction clothing. When WWII re-enacting first began at the Weldon Spring, MO US Army Reserve Training Center in May 1975, reproduction WWII items was almost unheard of except for some German insignia, medals and daggers. It warms my heart to see this growth for I am the man that began it all. You can read of it in A BRIDGE TO TIME, A Re-enactor's Journey.
thanks for posting !
You’re welcome! 🙏
At the Tehran Conference in 1943, Stalin sent Roosevelt and Churchill each a case of Soviet champagne. In 1944, the Allies decided to open a Second Front.
During the Battle of Britain, the Soviets were still allied with the Nazis and were busy carving up Europe in a joint effort.
The sirens are so annoying. Why are combat vehicles equipped with sirens?
Agree💯%
WOW. So many jeeps.😮
I did not see John Wayne, with the strap hanging from his helmet and the machine gun on his shoulder!?
And all of a sudden the resurgence of the significance of an almost forgotten event We need world peace and progress .
Estados Unidos se echó la guerra del Pacífico solos. Solos. Así como la mayor parte del Dia D en tropas y en economía. Son sus vehículos los que desembarcaron. Eso no quita la gran proeza del Reino Unido de resistencia, valor y tenacidad. Asi como de Canada en el desembarco. Gloria a todos. Pero esto es un desfile americano.
I was there. My first time in Europe, and I cannot express how grateful I am at how friendly the French people were. They made me feel like France could be a second home. The whole "oh the French are rude, and hate Americans" is a stupid stereotype probably started by some stupid Americans that expected people to kiss their ass. As long as you are polite, and just ATTEMPT to speak their language, they are SUPER friendly. I forget the name of the town I was in, but it was in the middle of the French countryside. No one there spoke English. Now that day, my cat was scheduled to have a big surgery. I was scared and nervous that he would not make it. When I am scared like that, I cannot eat...but I had to eat something. So I only ordered an appetizer. The waiter said "Apperitif?" I said "Je suis desole. Est ne toi. Est moi. Je suis American. Ajourdhui, a la maison, dans Estas Unis, mon chat Avons un grande operation. Je tres puer et nervuex il morir. Il Avons un problem de couer. Quand je puer et nervuex, je ne faim pas. Mais, je besoin mange quelque chose." The waiter understood, and said "il vivra." He left, and then came back with a shot of calvados. I was so grateful. It really helped take the edge off. I did pay it forward though, because later that night, I was at Sainte Mere Eglise talking with 2 locals, when I got the word that the operation was a success. I bought them both a nice tall glass of cider. Just absolutely AMAZING people in Normandy. There was only 1 guy that gave me any trouble. I was at the train station in Caen, heading to Paris. He said "you Americans...you bring your war here, and we do not want any part of it." I said Parlez-vous Allemand? Non Je sais. Albeitezein."
133 veichles is a lot!
Sad no British vehicles, as it was their quarter!
M48 Patton tank spotted at utuh Beach
Bien la sauvegarde de tous ces engins en essayant de garder l'histoire avec son devoir de mémoire.
unfortunately in this video i heard two many refences to merde anglais and the mocking slur Roast Beef used by French coming out from members of the crowd along with some of the people in vehicle parade. what can i say shame some of them think along those lines toward us brits. makes me feel quite sad. there must be some underlaying negativity within that area of the people of france towards us. i hope it is just general banter. they don't mean what they say in truth!
No they don’t. My grandparents were from this area and I remember my grandfather was always calling English people names. We’ve never understood why and he certainly didn’t know himself. I remember my family wondering why he hated them but we never had an answer.
Nun der Deutsche wird noch mehr missachtet.
L'irrespect ne vient que des ignorants. Mon père résistant puis combattant dans l'armée jusqu'à la fin de la guerre, embrassa ma future épouse d'origine allemande lors que je la lui présenta en 1971.
Perhaps its because of the answer to the question how many French soldiers does it take to defend Paris ? Its not known beacause they have not managed it yet ?
Bonjour ! Il y a malheureusement des imbéciles partout, en France comme ailleurs. Regardez la foule partout en Normandie célébrant le débarquement. C'est vous dire qu'une grande majorité des français savent ce qu'ils doivent aux alliés. Il ne faut pas oublier non plus que les normands ont souffert énormément du débarquement. Les bombardements et les villes rasées avec des milliers de morts civils étaient-ils nécessaires ? Les alliés n'ont pas fait dans la dentelle à tel point que le commandement allié était inquiet de la réaction des populations et de la résistance à leur égard. Ils ont été rassurés par la résistance qui a répondu que la guerre ne se faisait pas sans pertes. Il n'empêche que dans beaucoup de familles, il reste la trace de proches disparus lors de ces bombardement ce qui peut laisser encore chez certains un goût amer. N'oublions pas non plus le rôle extrêmement important des réseaux de résistance français qui en sabotant partout les infrastructures de transport et en harcelant les troupes allemandes ont contribué à ralentir l'arrivée des renforts allemands. "Selon le général William Donovan, chef de l’Office of Strategic Services (agence de renseignement américain), 80% des renseignements utiles lors du débarquement de Normandie ont été fournis par la résistance française. Leur rôle, souvent méconnu, mérite que l’on y prête une attention plus précise" (source DDay Overlord). Je précise que le terme de Rosbifs dont les français affublent les anglais, date du XVIIIème siècle en faisant une référence caricaturale à la cuisine anglaise du boeuf par opposition aux traditionnels pots aux feux français. Ce surnom a perduré jusqu'à nos jours et n'est la plupart du temps pas injurieux mais affectueux pour chambrer nos voisins anglais qui nous surnomment d'ailleurs les mangeurs de grenouilles !!! Ces commémorations et leur succès, sans parler du nombre impressionnant de véhicules sauvés et restaurés par des français montrent l'attachement des français à cet événement et à ceux qui l'ont fait. Alors, amis américains, anglais, écossais, irlandais, gallois, canadiens, australiens, français, belges, troupes d'Afrique (débarquement de Provence) et d'autres continents, j'en oublie sans doute, merci à vous et à vos aïeux pour avoir contribué à la libération de la France et de l'Europe.
❤😂🎉🎉😢😢😮😮😅😅
Is John Steel in the church ?!
Great parade....why oh why do people use those bloody sirens ????? 😖😖
Lo realmente nefasto es que ningun soldado u alto mando respondió por los crimenes cometidos hacia la poblacion civil durante y despues del termino de esa basura, tuvieron que pasar 60 años para ahora recien abrir la boca!.
Que hironía.
🤨
Gave St Mere Eglise a miss today. More jeeps than 1944, The whole D Day event sadly seems to have lost the plot.
Bloody sirens too annoying to watch
Need their names
🇬🇧🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇨🇦
We should commemorate D- Day , but its getting out of hand and more like a party These brave men and woman fought and died for nothing based on the shape of the world today and the stays of our American government
So celebrating d day is a party huh?
Is this a cosplay event ?
No, it was the 80th anniversary of D-day.
It’s out of focus
I'm sure you can find a cartoon to watch which is in focus
It's all in focus It may be your eye sight
Should have gone to Specsavers.
ça manque de véhicule allemand pourtant de loin les meilleurs, dans ses troufions attardé combien aux fais le service militaire
I woukd have been great to see Union Jacks flying instead of seeing all thoses American flags. D-Day was notvall about the Americans
Yeah but who foot the bill
@@toddthorpe3669 oh of course we did not take part totally forgot. Considering our country was bankrupt thanks to the 'blitz' and the 'Battle Of Britain', and our factories were being destroyed.
US Airborne troops jumped for Ste Mere Eglise on D-day, so this parade is for their sacrifice. Note the paratrooper hung up on the church at the end of the video!
Would have been great for you to keep your comments to yourself, you have no right to speak for the greatest generation so politely stfu.
You look quite bloated in your picture, very whale-esque
il manque quelque marche comme panzer lied ou le chant de la mort ou; nous somme les des troupes d assaut et AUF CRETA LIED
Viva Estados Unidos. Viva la OTAN.