Emotional Then and Now video of WW2

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  • @dreamerm45
    @dreamerm45 Před 9 měsíci +908

    What's sad is, there will be generations that won't know what happened or won't even care.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +90

      Hopefully videos like this can be shared with them.

    • @DannyBoYfutube
      @DannyBoYfutube Před 9 měsíci

      Theyre already here..started with the millenials..one moron girl told me she dont watch anything that isnt color...thank goodness theyre colorizing some old footage

    • @daanvos194
      @daanvos194 Před 9 měsíci +13

      Its so unreal liem it is impossible to happen but i see it so it must, it happened
      But is unbelieveble

    • @johnrahman6936
      @johnrahman6936 Před 9 měsíci +35

      True it's happening now today , I was born in 1967 my mom & Dad told me so much , even the ration books people had for food in the aftermath of ww2 and even schools are forgetting this sad sad event , ww2 will and should never be forgotten ❤🎉🙏 you

    • @lmaoooo8764
      @lmaoooo8764 Před 9 měsíci +21

      Well until history repeats they will.

  • @dvwtx455
    @dvwtx455 Před 9 měsíci +307

    Years later these men will be gone but they will never be forgotten

    • @itguy7336
      @itguy7336 Před 5 měsíci

      Everyone will be forgotten. Them,you,me. In another ten thousand years people will forget even the most unforgettables as well - like Alexder the great, Hitlar , Gandhi all of them

    • @waynewintermute3869
      @waynewintermute3869 Před 5 měsíci

      If the demonrat democrats have their way it will be forgotten! They are are trying to cancel our history through the schools and our culture! They are trying to rewrite history and fill it with their evil lies!

    • @Blessings1111
      @Blessings1111 Před 5 měsíci +2

    • @user-jb2wv9in4g
      @user-jb2wv9in4g Před 4 měsíci +6

      I think we're the last generation to ever talk to them

  • @stephen1991
    @stephen1991 Před 9 měsíci +160

    The music really brings your emotions into play. Without it, I don’t think the impact would be as great. Very touching!

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +6

      Thanks you!

    • @user-tt5pt5zh5k
      @user-tt5pt5zh5k Před 7 měsíci +5

      Yes! The title song is from the series "The Pacific". If you haven't seen it I strongly recommend that you do.

    • @janicecarter2836
      @janicecarter2836 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Yes..the music gives that melancholy feeling to these heroic pictures

    • @DogWhoFilms
      @DogWhoFilms Před 5 měsíci +2

      God imagine if Normandy never happened?

    • @user-yx8wd3ih1d
      @user-yx8wd3ih1d Před 4 měsíci

      Bu görüntüde geçmişin izleri var onlar seni etlilemedide müzikmi etkiledi

  • @jameslouis8282
    @jameslouis8282 Před 9 měsíci +195

    Very emotional. It is easy to understand why they become known as the Greatest Generation. God Bless them all.

    • @ES-nq8uu
      @ES-nq8uu Před 6 měsíci +1

      They fought well, yes, but there isnt a "greatest generation." You see, these men were great soldiers. They followed the orders of their commanders to a T. They then grew up and became commanders themselves...and lead the Korean and Vietnam wars...which were terrible. There isnt a greatest generation.

    • @lisadc4681
      @lisadc4681 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@ES-nq8uu Your opinion only.

    • @Blessings1111
      @Blessings1111 Před 5 měsíci

    • @user-vm8nl1yr9k
      @user-vm8nl1yr9k Před 4 měsíci +3

      These pictures of our Amazing American Military make me Thankful and Grateful to be a Baby Boomer Thank you all for you're ❤️ sacrifice and being an American Hero❤❤❤❤

  • @mattbutler3852
    @mattbutler3852 Před 7 měsíci +17

    These then and now videos are by far the best videos on U TUBE I could watch them all day.

  • @itsagoal182
    @itsagoal182 Před 9 měsíci +166

    The sadness that these beautiful photos emits is insane!

  • @michaelmcguinness4108
    @michaelmcguinness4108 Před 9 měsíci +60

    These brave men never shrugged from battle,,, remember world.

  • @Paulchen7223
    @Paulchen7223 Před 9 měsíci +35

    RIP HEROS 😢😢😢😢THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Cryptkeeper0311
    @Cryptkeeper0311 Před 9 měsíci +35

    Echoes from the past… We should never forget.

  • @matthewsimpson6140
    @matthewsimpson6140 Před 9 měsíci +224

    As a veteran, I salute all veterans who served back then for our freedom, who fell on and off the battlefield, who are serving, and future veterans in the making.
    Thank you for your service
    From a scottish veteran

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +10

      Well said

    • @St-aegyder-ssv4681
      @St-aegyder-ssv4681 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Veteran of what war?

    • @matthewsimpson6140
      @matthewsimpson6140 Před 9 měsíci +14

      @@St-aegyder-ssv4681
      desert storm and served in northern Ireland

    • @nukeacola7423
      @nukeacola7423 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Thank you for your kind words, it's nice to see people respect our veterans, and I thank you for your service.

    • @matthewsimpson6140
      @matthewsimpson6140 Před 9 měsíci +7

      @nukeacola7423
      Thank you for your message and such lovely words.
      All veterans should be respected for their service, even more the ones that fell on the battlefield fighting for our freedom.

  • @rosemarycarswell8964
    @rosemarycarswell8964 Před 9 měsíci +111

    IM. A STUDENT OF HISTORY.... THESE PICTURES ARE TOUCHING MY HEART. MY FATHER AND OLDER BROTHER SERVED...MY DAD...WW2.. MY BROTHER VIETNAM... BOTH ARE GONE NOW LIKE SO MANY OTHERS .. I THANK THE GOOD LORD FOR THEM..... DAYS GONE BY. THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOYR BRAVE SERVICE..... MY HUSBAND SERVED IN AFGHANISTAN. AND GOD BROUGHT HOM BACK HOME ALIVE.... THANK YOU JESUS!!!

    • @richardmcgeehan6496
      @richardmcgeehan6496 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Thank you from a Veteran, Air Force 68/72.

    • @martharamirez6822
      @martharamirez6822 Před 9 měsíci +5

      🙏❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

    • @richardmcgeehan6496
      @richardmcgeehan6496 Před 9 měsíci +6

      I also served during Vietnam, Air Force 68/72, Taiwan, Korea, Thiland, and in California where I was discharged from, 30 June 72.

    • @leeknow953
      @leeknow953 Před 9 měsíci +1

      THIS GRAMMAR IS GROSS
      (No hate ok)

    • @leeknow953
      @leeknow953 Před 9 měsíci +2

      ​@@martharamirez6822
      Your one of those spammers

  • @kikaklaus9515
    @kikaklaus9515 Před 9 měsíci +47

    I was born end of the 60s. These pictures remind me of all the stories my mom told me about the terrible years of war. Thank you for uploading.

  • @DansBackcountry
    @DansBackcountry Před 8 měsíci +53

    My late grandfather was there in the European theater. He landed in Normandy, moved through France, and with Patton's tank battalion, fought in the battle of the bulge. He was one of the reasons why I chose to serve in the military as well. My wife is still serving to this day.

  • @scrappydoo7887
    @scrappydoo7887 Před 9 měsíci +128

    It's incredible when you take a minute to think of all of the things such normal places have seen

  • @robertdiceston3336
    @robertdiceston3336 Před 9 měsíci +37

    When you can see the places of the past today, it makes it alive. It makes it real.

  • @dz.7246
    @dz.7246 Před 8 měsíci +18

    I love these clips! My grandfather landed in Normandy on d day and fought in many battles including the battle of the bulge. These clips bring a tear to me eye.

    • @man4YAWEH454
      @man4YAWEH454 Před 5 měsíci +1

      These are stark reminders of the bravery that encompassed many but fled in a instant. Thank you for your grandfather and so many like him. Did he make it home after the war?

  • @grimstone1895
    @grimstone1895 Před 9 měsíci +55

    Когда вижу такие видео слезы сами на глаза наворачиваются...

    • @user-td2bk9wo1n
      @user-td2bk9wo1n Před 7 měsíci +1

      Я согласен с вами! От нас тоже останутся только воспоминания и несколько фотографий 🤝

    • @Posuleev
      @Posuleev Před 7 měsíci +2

      Заметьте, с каким трепетом и любовью восстановлено всё до последнего камешка.

  • @allencollins6031
    @allencollins6031 Před 9 měsíci +49

    I know you are in the service. But the service you do with these photographs is is phenomenal. Thank you.

  • @debbiemichaels4632
    @debbiemichaels4632 Před 9 měsíci +36

    It brings tears to my eyes

  • @petercofrancesco1620
    @petercofrancesco1620 Před 9 měsíci +31

    Remembering "Joe" And His M1 ... To All You GIs , And Uncle Tony , Thank You ! You Are Not Forgotten !

  • @mattmuch6373
    @mattmuch6373 Před 9 měsíci +34

    My father a purple heart recipient,
    wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. His war time experiences shaped his life. He was happily married for forty years, raised three children i'm one of them.He Passed away at the ripe old age of eighty six. God bless the woman and men of the greatest generation.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Wow, what a story and legacy. You must be very proud

    • @user-lz7uy7cd8i
      @user-lz7uy7cd8i Před 6 měsíci +6

      I had two uncles in the Battle of the Bulge. They truly were of The Greatest Generation.

  • @RonGreeneComedian
    @RonGreeneComedian Před 9 měsíci +72

    The average GI was about 20, from a small town and had never traveled more than 100 miles from home, until he went to war. He went off as a kid and returned an old man. One man I knew personally, after serving in Europe for over three years, stepped of the train in his small GA town, located the only taxi stand, who took him to the family farm at no cost. He knocked on the door, his daddy "made a light," lit a lantern, opened the door to find his son standing there. The wife of my friend had moved in with his family; she heard the commotion and ran downstairs and into his arms. After an hour or so, they all went to bed. He slept in the room with his younger brother. His wife with her sister in law. The next day, after a hearty breakfast, he hitched the mule up and turned the north field, after first feeding the cows. After all, it was time to plant and those cows needed feeding. One must make hay while the sun shines.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +10

      What a fantastic comment Ron. Thanks you

    • @RonGreeneComedian
      @RonGreeneComedian Před 6 měsíci +4

      Regarding the man who I mentioned in the previous comment, I have asked him, as well as other World War II men, how long they had been over there, whether European or Pacific theater. Practically to a man, they all knew the exact number of years, months and down to the days. This particular man, plus another man who fought in the Pacific Theatre were offered a chance to go back to Normandy for the 40th anniversary celebration or to visit Guadalcanal and Japan, for the man who fought in the Pacific Theatre. They could bring their wife or another family member, all expenses paid. They both turned it down. I think I know the reason why. If they could not talk about it 40 years later without crying what would they do if they were back standing on the same beach where they saw other men being blown in half?
      Five of these old men, all D-Day veterans, attended the movie Saving Private Ryan. There's a scene or two in the movie where after the front of the Higgins boat goes down the Germans opened up with machine guns and mowed the men down before they even had a chance to step off the ramp. There's another scene where a German 88 mm shell hits a Higgins boat and blows it up. Quoting my friend Mr. Kaiser, "The Germans had those 88 mm cannons zeroed in on the beach so tight they could drop a round in a helmet. All I could do is dig as deep as I could without striking water and pray, 'oh God get me out of here."' During the most graphic scenes, and others, two of my friends had to leave the theater and go into the men's room to weep. Keep in mind these scenes are reenactments of actual scenes and events that went on that day. When it showed a man being blown to pieces and thrown through the air, that kind of stuff really happened. Some of the bravest of the men were combat photographers, risking their life. In a span of a few hours, the film was back at the ships, being developed and screened by the brass. They had to know what was going wrong and what was going right.
      They had planned to release some of the film to the public as a morale booster. When the brass saw the film, they immediately ordered it to be thrown overboard. "If the mothers and fathers see what is happening to their boys, they will demand we give the Germans anything they want to end this war." Whether or not any of it was kept and is stored away in some vault somewhere, who knows? What we see in old movies and on the news reels of the day is a very sanitized version.
      There is a scene in the movie that shows a soldier walking on the beach, disoriented and in shock, with a blown off arm tucked under his other arm. One of my friends swears he saw that man. If you want a good book about the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, I strongly recommend Flags of Our Fathers. It is an account written by the son of one of the men in the famous photo. He follows lives of every man in the photo and what happened to them. Some wanted to take advantage of the notoriety, whereas his daddy refused to talk about it.

  • @titaniumsteel9114
    @titaniumsteel9114 Před 9 měsíci +32

    memories are timeless treasures of the heart

  • @FoStealth
    @FoStealth Před 9 měsíci +25

    Met a guy who was in Bastogne for the battle. Said it was absolute hell on earth in the winter of '44-'45

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +7

      Winter of 44 is widely considered as an absolute beast. Terrible weather, lots of rain followed by very low temperatures

    • @fayee8986
      @fayee8986 Před 5 měsíci

      Yes I believe it. It was told to me that our boys were probably equipped for that kind of weather and that was the coldest place in the world no one knows unless they were there. God bless all of them may they all rest in peace they well deserve it

  • @cherrieamorvillamil1484
    @cherrieamorvillamil1484 Před 9 měsíci +10

    the pictures speaks a lot of painful emotions,the struggles,and lives were truly sacrifice for the sake of costly " freedom" rip beautiful heroes,u are well remembered forever, im so proud all of u,!!!

  • @banauenative1068
    @banauenative1068 Před 9 měsíci +12

    My grandfather told me during WW2 Japanese came into our province toused babies in the air and trust their bayonet as they descend..... Thank you all for your sacrifice....really..... Freedom is not free!❤❤❤❤

  • @mdgolf8892
    @mdgolf8892 Před 9 měsíci +40

    It now seems a hundred years ago ,so many good people died for what we have today 😔it's heartbreaking 🙏

    • @timbrandt4981
      @timbrandt4981 Před 7 měsíci

      Hätten sich nicht alle eingemischt würde die welt eventuell heute besser aussehen

    • @ES-nq8uu
      @ES-nq8uu Před 6 měsíci +1

      It is almost 100 years ago. WW2 started in the late 1930s.

    • @matthewwilkes6815
      @matthewwilkes6815 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes but remember they fought an evil most couldn't fathom. Sadly that same evil is alive and well in 2023/2024. It's only going to get worse. At least they defeated the evil of their time and got some peace restored for a brief time. I'm thankful everyday for the Greatest Generation and all veterans of wars of the recent past. If they hadn't fought the wars of yesterday I probably wouldn't be here now. Now we have to rise up against a new evil in our time. Sadly before you could recognize that evil and the ones who wanted to do you harm, present day it could very well be your neighbor smiling in your face that will later that night break in your house and kill you for whatever you have that they want. Or for those in school it could be someone you thought was a friend that you've seen day after day grade after grade, they might come in with whatever guns they can get and shoot all they can. The world has gone crazy!

    • @ES-nq8uu
      @ES-nq8uu Před 5 měsíci

      @@matthewwilkes6815 the world has gone crazy and yes, I do understand that we owe those men a great debt, but they still arent the "greatest generation" simply because each generation faces different oppositions. They fought WW2, yes, but they fought through the direction of their fathers. If a generation were to truly be "great" it would be the leaders of WW2 that brought the win, not the boots on the ground following the orders. You see, those same boots grew up and lead other wars...wars such as the Korean War and the Vietnam War, both of which were losses or major upsets. BAD ones. Meaning the leadership was bad.

    • @fayee8986
      @fayee8986 Před 5 měsíci

      Yes indeed it's heartbreaking I can't hardly stand to watch it. Wondering which one of those getting back home and which one of those didn't. And for those that came back home name the war for the rest of their life. This country( this country) owes a debt to the veterans that they can never pay.

  • @thetruth8901
    @thetruth8901 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Napaka swerte ng mga taong naisilang ng 90's hindi nila naranasan ang mga nara-nasan ng mga tao nung world war 1 and 2....pero kahit na ganun ang mga tao ang lugar na sa larawan na iyan ay nag papatunay na gaano kahirap ang kanilang dinanas para lang makamit ang kalayaan na tinatamasa natin ngayun.... naiiyak ako habang tumitingin sa mga larawan na iyan naiisip ko kung gaano kahirap ang kanilang pinag daanan para sa kalayaan

  • @lindeycraft2518
    @lindeycraft2518 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Does anyone else get a pain in their heart when you see these pictures. What those men and women sacrificed for our freedom now. And look at the state of our country. It’s a disgrace to those men and women who gave their lives for us!!!

  • @metalmedan
    @metalmedan Před 9 měsíci +10

    I always love historical places, mainly about the W.W.II

  • @largatelila5099
    @largatelila5099 Před 9 měsíci +30

    Soldats du monde ,je vous aime ! Vous me faîtes pleurer quand je vous vois ! Reposez en paix !

  • @vijay7v7
    @vijay7v7 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Whenever I watch this video and photography.. It always amazes me how the world has changed. War time and morden times. ❤

  • @stigjr2410
    @stigjr2410 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Nothing short of saving the world. GOD bless all.

  • @np5541
    @np5541 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I have watched a dozen of your vids over a few days. You just earned yourself a new sub. The slow fade away of the soldiers or crumbling buildings brings my tears down... Love your work!

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I appreciate it buddy 👍 I hope you enjoy the videos to come

  • @TheoDoricusMalicus
    @TheoDoricusMalicus Před 8 měsíci +6

    Аж плакать хочется ...😢они ради нас старались, а мы не можем толком конфликты и мир удержать ...

  • @bladimirrojas5046
    @bladimirrojas5046 Před 9 měsíci +28

    Gloria Eterna a esta gran generación de los valientes soldados que lucharon incansablemente en la 2 Guerra mundial y la demás Guerra por la democracia y libertad e igualdad de una mejor vida

  • @3kp..859
    @3kp..859 Před 9 měsíci +8

    This life is neither the beginnings we expect nor the end we want✌

    • @DannyPepprs
      @DannyPepprs Před 9 měsíci +1

      That is brilliant and true

    • @marciacampos924
      @marciacampos924 Před 9 měsíci

      Dios es poder . El hombre buscó el poder en el hombre . Lo encontró. Y lo más utilizo . Dios terminó usando su poder y lo arregló. Fue sutil y gentil . Al crear personas . Que con el arte de motivación del Alma. Atraves de estas imágenes. Muestra el empuje de las personas por mostrar la buena voluntad del poder de Dios por cambiar y arreglar nuestras faltas . Dios quiere. Que usemos el poder de buena forma .porque en el
      Prójimo está dios y veremos el verdadero poder el poder de dios .

  • @antoniojosedasilva4208
    @antoniojosedasilva4208 Před 9 měsíci +19

    São os verdadeiros heróis da nossa história.

  • @ChaitanyaGupta-ip5wo
    @ChaitanyaGupta-ip5wo Před 9 měsíci +3

    Is am a student of PG history, I cannot explain how heartwarming these photos are. A mirror of horrific, destructive yet courageous times. Men went to war knowing they won't make it back home but they went and that's heroic. Whenever I reach this part of history while studying my eyes mostly stay wet and something they just pour. Reading about all those tragic events at the eastern front, at the western front, in Africa, in Asia and in the Pacific. I really wish to see all this. I want to see those young men in their late teens and young 20s fighting I want to see those night witches I want to see the beach landings I want to see everyone and everything. I can keep on writing................

  • @martharamirez6822
    @martharamirez6822 Před 9 měsíci +7

    En blanco y negro, y los recuerdos quedaron plasmados, descansen jóvenes soldados. 😢
    Nostalgia, mucha nostalgia.🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @andyeaton6903
    @andyeaton6903 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Haunting and very stirring!!!❤❤❤😮

  • @ugamer6581
    @ugamer6581 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Today is so beautyful but we can't forget our history, our brave heroes.👈☝👌💪✌👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you

    • @ugamer6581
      @ugamer6581 Před 9 měsíci

      @@thehistoryexplorer salute for your work, bro👈☝👌💪✌👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @paulashovell6913
    @paulashovell6913 Před 9 měsíci +6

    GOD BLESS THEM ALL

  • @alexalvear5833
    @alexalvear5833 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Muy emosionante, qué en paz descansen aquellos soldados. Amen

  • @ultimatemaha4550
    @ultimatemaha4550 Před 7 měsíci +3

    பதிவிற்கு நன்றிகள் பல......❤❤❤

  • @nathanduckeorth806
    @nathanduckeorth806 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm just a guy that likes history this always gives me goose bumps!!! love it!!!

  • @debbiestyer453
    @debbiestyer453 Před 6 měsíci +1

    These photos..all of your shorts...makes me very tearful. Beautiful in a tragic way.

  • @shiva.chennai
    @shiva.chennai Před 7 měsíci +2

    Super background music. It reminds me of past and my youth.

  • @ultimatemaha4550
    @ultimatemaha4550 Před 7 měsíci +3

    அழகான நினைவுகள்.....❤❤❤❤

  • @juanrivera3969
    @juanrivera3969 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thank You-Thank You!!! Beautiful photos!!!

  • @mrEC
    @mrEC Před 9 měsíci +2

    The wars tear things up - the love repairs it. Those buildings, war torn, to see them repaired as though nothing happened, thanks to the photograph.

  • @user-vi3lx5mn9f
    @user-vi3lx5mn9f Před 7 měsíci +2

    God Bless those Soldiers who served !!!!!!

  • @user-qu8wk4gf6f
    @user-qu8wk4gf6f Před 9 měsíci +4

    😢

  • @janhesseling1871
    @janhesseling1871 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Deze beelden doen mij pijn,sorry ik ben 62 diep respect voor dat,wat zei voor onze vrijheid hebben gedaan ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @prakashm1468
    @prakashm1468 Před 8 měsíci +1

    That spot in the first picture,stood in total loneliness all through the decades that came & went by.... Touching

  • @billoakes4475
    @billoakes4475 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Beautiful - to see these soldiers still young w/ their lives ahead of them. And now lost memories.

  • @polyximenes2317
    @polyximenes2317 Před 9 měsíci +4

    All that places was historical witness
    REST IN PEACE FOR THE HERO.

  • @PRO-ef3bb
    @PRO-ef3bb Před 9 měsíci +3

    Semangat terus bang buat video sad ww2 then and now nya ya semoga pahlawan yang gugur di eropa bisa dengan tenang

  • @harveybridges5866
    @harveybridges5866 Před 6 měsíci +1

    These videos would not be the same without the great background music. True classic🎉🎉🎉

  • @susansanders3231
    @susansanders3231 Před 5 měsíci +1

    My Dad fought in WW2, my Mom was in the Army Nurse corps, 2nd Lt., served in France. These photos make their stories more real to me. Thank you.

  • @sanwlysardarpind_matta4105
    @sanwlysardarpind_matta4105 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Salute to Martyrs of Motherland
    the time had left its memories...of love discovery and hope'.....💖💖💖💖🌻🌻🌻📹🎬🎉

  • @fortuner123
    @fortuner123 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The futility of war. These photos are extremely emotion provoking. Thank goodness I never had to suffer this and I hope one day we can prevent this insanity.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Let’s hope hey! Sad to see them fade away

    • @concise707
      @concise707 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Ridding the world of Nazism was not futile, but the price was extortionatly high

    • @FABIOLeone-md1fc
      @FABIOLeone-md1fc Před 6 měsíci

      Purtroppo ci ricadiamo sempre, il genere umano non studia, non valuta e non fa profitto della storia.

  • @margaretgrover4181
    @margaretgrover4181 Před 8 měsíci +1

    These beautiful photographic comparisons are very moving. It's up to us to record who we are and our roles in this world. Photos such as these should be shared with the coming generations.

  • @dawnagoad9745
    @dawnagoad9745 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'm amazed at all of your pictures. Its like nothing ever happened, the way everything was restored to its original.
    But believe me, the world will never forget, never!

  • @clovelly1946
    @clovelly1946 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I'm so sad when I look at these photos,but so greatful for those who served and saved us.Being jewish I have much love for each of you veterans. SHALOM

  • @Mithran982
    @Mithran982 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi, am from Tamil Nadu. All then and now clippings and the music can collaps my soul and heart. I salute you. No words to say anything❤❤❤❤🤝🫂🫂🫂💟💟👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @WilliamEvans-bs5sj
    @WilliamEvans-bs5sj Před 16 dny +2

    Many respects 🇧🇪 from 🇬🇧

  • @bettylaselli2048
    @bettylaselli2048 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @Joe-uo9wv
    @Joe-uo9wv Před 9 měsíci +3

    Just imagine what mankind could accomplish if there were no wars.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      💯

    • @matzlindfors8987
      @matzlindfors8987 Před 9 měsíci

      Lol you are pretty naive aren’t you. Its the wars that brings inventions and moves us forward if it had not been for all the wars throughout history we probably still be living in caves. Sad but true

    • @f1david995
      @f1david995 Před 9 měsíci

      Actually, mankind developed their skills on mechanical fields and other electric devices. Eventhough the wars are tragic, we humans have developed massively due to the wars.

  • @AthanTom-nd8no
    @AthanTom-nd8no Před 9 měsíci +2

    Our Heroes. We owe them everything..we shall never ever forget!!!!

  • @johnrider5701
    @johnrider5701 Před 7 měsíci +2

    The greatest most courageous generation of all. They deserve our appreciation and deep respect.

  • @isaelsilva5520
    @isaelsilva5520 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Isso me emociona demais, quanto sofrimento passou por aí!!!!

  • @user-qu8wk4gf6f
    @user-qu8wk4gf6f Před 9 měsíci +5

    Ета История

  • @user-ui2ei2xe7y
    @user-ui2ei2xe7y Před 7 měsíci +1

    World is sad place memories history never get forgotten when you se this kind video brakes your heart pain and suffering

  • @noreenmurphy9200
    @noreenmurphy9200 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great pictures very well done plus the music is just beautiful

  • @christopherjohnjames2440
    @christopherjohnjames2440 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Absolutely soul stirringly beautiful beyond belief. 😢
    Heros. (Original meaning, not todays over used "heros")
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧❤️

  • @SilentWatcher594
    @SilentWatcher594 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Ahhh,,,C-rations. Brings back memories.

  • @andrewhowell4198
    @andrewhowell4198 Před 4 měsíci

    Every one of these "Then & Now" videos are so AWESOME! I LOVE them!

  • @wietnam1974
    @wietnam1974 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You are doing a really good job.... Greetings from Poland…..🍻🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @yeetanddelete
    @yeetanddelete Před 9 měsíci +3

    Sad that all those people died for the world to be in a shit state. I'm sure my great grandfather would of had seconds thoughts on going to war and dying for the world we have now!

    • @legolas182735
      @legolas182735 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I hear you brother but they fought for their brothers to the left and right of them.
      My great Grandfather landed on Normandy and I know that he fought and bled because his brothers did the same

    • @yeetanddelete
      @yeetanddelete Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@legolas182735 I know it was the right thing to do at the time.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Wow what a comment, thank you. 🙏

  • @juancruzcasarino7291
    @juancruzcasarino7291 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excelentes imágenes!!!!

  • @angieholmes7961
    @angieholmes7961 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I make a promise today..to show these videos to my young daughters...I will tell them what these brave men did...so my girls generations could be free..To think these men cared about us...before we were born....Lets all reading these comments make a promise to share with the young people in our lives...Thankyou

  • @teresapribilski1493
    @teresapribilski1493 Před 9 měsíci +2

    My little momma was from Aachen & they fled to Belgium as 90% of her hometown was bombed out. She was one of the most resilient people I knew.

    • @thehistoryexplorer
      @thehistoryexplorer  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes Aachen was badly damaged with some very severe fighting

    • @teresapribilski1493
      @teresapribilski1493 Před 9 měsíci

      @thehistoryexplorer She definitely had classic PTSD but resilience is the most important trait in living with PTSD. She had resilience in spades. It wasn't until I grew up & got over myself that I recognized & appreciated all that she went through, even losing relatives in concentration camps. She lived to be 97 to spite everyone.

  • @hol5593
    @hol5593 Před 7 měsíci +2

    We need to salute these brave men for their service and sacrifice ❤️🙏

  • @cynthiacruzscott3501
    @cynthiacruzscott3501 Před 7 měsíci

    I just love these before and after. It gives me a visual of how it really was in war time. Thank you. Don’t stop showing them.

  • @Terminatortx33
    @Terminatortx33 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hard times create Strong Men - Strong men create good times - you no the rest...
    These clips are absolutely fantastic mate....never forget these heroes.

  • @bryonmason6330
    @bryonmason6330 Před 8 měsíci +2

    God bless all of these Great Men and their families.

  • @EverybodyIsOnSteroids
    @EverybodyIsOnSteroids Před 9 měsíci +1

    I don’t know how and why but every time I watch these pictures Im engulfed by the bravery and fear of everyone living, fighting and dying in these era.

  • @brendaandrezeywski7577
    @brendaandrezeywski7577 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing your precious photos & memories 💔❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thanks for serving, and those that gave their all 💔🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻👏👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @bushiflo_
    @bushiflo_ Před 6 měsíci +1

    I live in Normandy and each of these videos gives me the shivers because every time I see the name of a town I know and can go to.
    Thank you to all these soldiers for their courage and sacrifice ! 🙏

  • @kimodowd9732
    @kimodowd9732 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you to all the vetrans no matter the war or the battle you fought for your country you fought for our rights and i thank you. GOD BE WITH YOU

  • @user-hb1mw8qg4y
    @user-hb1mw8qg4y Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really lovely. Thanks so much.

  • @agentkrasnobay
    @agentkrasnobay Před 9 měsíci +2

    Time will heal everything..

  • @CatatonicOne
    @CatatonicOne Před 7 měsíci

    These videos make me cry, every time.

  • @sarajanesmith3892
    @sarajanesmith3892 Před 4 měsíci +1

    BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!❤❤❤❤

  • @manchesterisred1791
    @manchesterisred1791 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I never involved with that tragic, but im still crying.
    Please bring freedom and peace to this world

  • @Per-MichaelJarnberg
    @Per-MichaelJarnberg Před 8 měsíci +2

    A lot of people don’t know their history on how men like us fought and died for our freedom and changed the world as we now know today but this song fits perfectly and don’t change it

  • @avs7210
    @avs7210 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Обожаю смотреть эти короткие ролике , всей душой ощущаю эту разницу между войной и миром и осознаю какого было тем людям ...

  • @kimholland4822
    @kimholland4822 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sadly the younger generations have forgotten the fallen heros. No matter what country they come from. Lest we forget 😢this message should be told to them 😢😢

  • @Hans-cp2eb
    @Hans-cp2eb Před 9 měsíci +1

    Although this images are really hard to take for me thank you very much for creating this memories. Peace to all people.