Chef du Pont: Normandy's Forgotten Bridge (with Artifacts!) | American Artifact Episode 101
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- When it comes to the 82nd Airborne in Normandy, much is made of the fight at La Fiere Bridge, but there's another bridge to the south that doesn't get as much attention. In this episode, we're going to Chef du Pont to talk a bit about the fighting that took place there and we've brought an artifact from The Gettysburg Museum of History that is connected to one of the men who served in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
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Great to see Chef Du Pont getting coverage - I often find it's seldom mentioned in the current historical narratives of today's generation. My parents live in nearby Appeville so I pass over this very bridge on the way to their house when I visit them. The action from Chef Du Pont towards the village of Baupte is an area of the liberation of Normandy story that is almost never mentioned. An integral part of the 82nd Airborne and 90th Infantry Divisions history.
Thank you for sharing this information.
Great to see another video from Normandy. I'm leaving for Normandy for the third time tomorrow. Every time I go I see new things and hear new stories. Your videos are always a great guide to visiting places. Also your videos about the Battle of the Bulge locations and Berchtesgarden helped me to visit all the interesting places.
Thank you for all your history lessons and letting the memories live on.
Keep it up...
My Grandfather is Roy Creek. I was there with most of my extended family (~20 in all) the day that picture was taken. I got the privilege of hearing first hand the story of the bridge at Chef du Pont. Later, was privileged to hear my grandfather recount the story of Bob Ray, and the heroic actions of the men of the 508th infantry at LaFiere. My grandfather was in reserve at LaFiere and gave an eyewitness account of the battle with Bob Ray and his wife and family present. God Bless these men!
JD I was sitting here wishing you had been my history teacher. Then I realized you are my history teacher. So a heart felt thanks!
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Powerful segment 🇺🇸
R.I.P. SSgt. Robert Brewer 🪖
That poor monument needs some severe and immediate attention!😮
The countryside is so peaceful and beautiful there. It's hard to picture it all war torn and mangled from combat. And to know it holds such a history of suffering, and death. Very sad, and inspirational at the same time.
Always a good day when you learn something new. You're a great teacher J.D.
Thanks for this JD. I had never heard of this. Another great video and history lesson
My father, Cpl. Robert Roussey of Co. B 507 PIR, saw his first action on DDay at Chef du Pont. He fought at the village church against snipers in the church bell tower, then later was ordered to the La Fiere bridge while Capt. Creek and his small group stayed to defend the bridge at Chef du Pont. I and my father visited Chef du Pont in 2002 where he reminisced at the church courtyard. It was an emotional experience for me and him. He was wounded on June 15 at Labonneville where he lost his right eye. I met Roy Creek numerous times. He was a fascinating gentleman and a true hero, like all of the paratroopers in the 82nd and it’s 507th regiment. Thanks so much for this great and informative video.
Amazing strategic planning to get the reenforcement ammo and weapons there. The glider landing must have been spectacular. Thanks JD and Eric for sharing this story.
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Another great episode 👍 I just noticed it's American Artifact episode number 101. Time flies!
Yes it does. Probably should have picked a 101st Airborne topic for this one. 😅
You already know its gonna be a good day when JD uploads. Amazing info and work again man, I've been learning so much about these airborne operations and the war itself from this channel.
Always enjoy learning from your videos. You're doing such a great thing for our youth as well. Thank you.
Very cool that they have a memorial garden where they fought…replaced war with peace! I love that!!
I am glad you have recovered enough from the theft of your equipment a few months ago, to give us more very interesting history videos. Keep them coming because I have a great interest in countries and campaigns my father was in during WW 2 .
JD, Normandy and Gettysburg has got to be some of your finest work, outstanding to say the least. JD and Erik, the respect you show to American history and history in general on one of the best parts of your channel.
mike
Again, great job! So many stories within stories. Thanks JD for peeling the onion of history.
Great Video JD and showing the 508 and the memorial. Honoring them in June 1944. The Sargent bracelet was an amazing artifact. Thanks for sharing.
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Great video JD 👌 thanks 👍
Hey Gents, This is (by far) the best Channel on CZcams. Its no wonder you have over half a million Subs….and growing! Excellent Content. I simply can not get enough of it. Im also a Maryland Resident, live about 50 minutes from Gettysburg and visit the Gettysburg Museum of History as often as possible. What a fascinating place. Each time i go i bring a friend and trust me, it DOES NOT Disappoint! Thank You For what You have provided. Ive long wanted to visit Normandy and trace the steps of those who landed at Normandy, but its nice to be able to do so through both of You!
That intro music is straight up the alarm music from the P&O ferry 😂
Thanks again for another great video
Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one
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great video JD, and its great to see the 82nd getting coverage on you channel now from d-day time period. the 82 was just as envolved and combat intense and the 101st was. Gavin was a great commander. thanks for the continued history lesson. its priceless
Great series as always JD!
Glad you enjoy it!
Lovely memorial for them.
I have seen before and after pictures of this place on the CZcams channel that's always showing pictures of the place during the war in '44 and what it looks like today.
J D always love your videos great stories always fun to watch
It would have been nice if they placed a photo of the captain as he looked at the time as well.
I tried finding one but couldn’t come up with anything.
Well put together, was a good watch. Thanks & best wishes as you move forwards.
Erik looks a little menacing in the aviators, black hoodie and black gloves. I have nothing useful to add but here’s one for the algorithm.
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Thank You for yet another Great Video , I'm am always so thankful to know what my freedom cost.... Thank You......
Amazing love your videos, I know I’ll never be able to visit these places glad to be able to see and learn about these locations
I'll be visiting this location in a week. Greetings from the states 🇺🇲
There is currently, Oct 27, 2023, a US Army Medic in the area. He crossed the bridge today, as he did June 10 1944.
Gene Kleindl of the 358th Reg, 90th inf.
JD Again Another amazing video 👌 thanks JD
Thanks again JD for the light on a little known site. While you were pointing out the German defenses I had to imagine why there were there. They had to be prepared as they were undoubtedly synchronized in their positions and through their command to defend key terrain. Neat bring back, and was the fisherman getting any bites off that bridge?
Enjoying some of these off the beaten path spots. Your recent video showing the Gen Collins museum inspired me to visit while in the area two weeks ago. One friendly dog was there and another to keep an eye on. 😂
His force was reduced from 34 to 20. Sobering losses just to get there.
wow another great story and video THANKS
Very interesting hope all is well sir. Have a good week.
Could you post a map of the troop dispositions during this battle and where the glider troops came in? Very interesting video, nice work, great artifact! Do you know how Brewer died in the POW camp?
Great video! I’ve been following the series on the sites in Normandy, I’m curious if there’s any books that show where all of these memorials are located.
Episode 101! 🦅
Loved the vid!!🥰🥰🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍
JD,
If you ever get the opportunity, would love to see a video on the chateau de Colombiere. The site of the first allied surgical hospital. My great grandfather was division surgeon. Maj. William E. Barfield CO 326 AMC.
Lots of cool history there. Love the videos!
Thanks
Once again, my fellow 82nd Abn paratroopers kicking ass and taking names. Airborne All the Way!
Probably gonna make a few 101st guys mad that I didn’t an 82nd Airborne video on Episode 101. 😅
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Eh......those Screaming Chicken guys will get over it.
any plans for Arnhem ??
Hi, I know this is off topic, but do have a blooper reel?
Another great video though.
JD great segment as always! do you know why the 507th was not include with the 508th on the mermorial?
My guess is that it’s because it was specifically commissioned and paid for by 508th guys.
Would be cool to know if theres more accurate information on the reinforcements they received after losing 14 men to wounds etc.
Dude, you have to give a big shout out to your guy the selects your cover music….
I pull from a wide variety of royalty free music sources but the one who selects the music for the videos is me. :)
Can you go to places where the 2nd infantry went. My grandfather was in the 9th regiment of the 2nd infantry in Normandy.
Is there a video about the Battle for Hill 122?
J.D. , another fine video and as fascinating as always. But I do have a small issue with your inconsistencies with your map graphics. As a Canadian I am pleased that you are using our flag of the era and not the more recognizable current Maple Leaf flag. With that in mind, shouldn't you be using the 48 star US flag circa 1944 and not the current 50 star flag. As they say today, "I'm just stay"
What was the date on the bracelet?
Im just gonna fish through
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I sent you an email about some Roosevelt books I wanted to give you.
Doesn’t “merde” mean poop in French?