Join historian Jenn, as she explores the Picpus Cemetery, the final resting place of Marquis de Lafayette. Discover the rich history of the cemetery, home to over 1,300 guillotine victims from the Reign of Terror in 1794, including notable figures like Josephine Bonaparte’s first husband. Learn about Lafayette’s significant roles in the American Revolutionary WarContinue reading “Discovering Lafayette’s Paris Grave…and the Mass Grave Next to Him”
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The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Join us as we walk through Saint Mère Église, the first town liberated by the Allies after D-Day on June 7th, 1944. Discover the historical significance of this location, including the heroic story of paratrooper John Steele, the role of 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and the impact of General Eisenhower’s orders.We also visit theContinue reading “The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise”
Normandy’s Utah Beach Landing Museum
The Museum at Utah Beach held so many amazing artifacts that were from the actual landing…just amazing. Intro: 0:00Utah Beach Landing Museum: 0:06Inside the museum: 1:35Airborne Support: 3:19
Utah Beach 80 Years Later
Walking Utah Beach 80 years after D-Day was an experience I’ll never forget. Intro: 0:00Modern Day Utah Beach: 0:22A look back: 0:52How Utah Beach got its name: 1:37Those who served before us: 3:14A D-Day Veteran: 3:43The Combat Engineers at D-Day: 3:32Utah Beach bunker: 5:06101st Airborne Memorial: 5:26Dick Winters Memorial: 6:31Utah Beach museum introduction: 7:20
Famous Historical Figures at the Normandy American Cemetery
On my visit to Normandy, I had to visit some graves of well-known heroes at the Normandy American Cemetery. This cemetery receives over 1 million visitors a year…and for good reason. Intro: 0:00Niland Brothers’ graves: 0:18Theodore Roosevelt III grave: 0:52Quentin Roosevelt grave: 1:42PFC Terrance Harris, Band of Brother grave: 2:08Harry Wagner, Penn State Alumni grave:Continue reading “Famous Historical Figures at the Normandy American Cemetery”
Podcast Episode 106: Band of Brothers in Arlington National Cemetery
Band of Brothers at Arlington video More Arlington videos Scott and Jenn paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetery to honor the real-life heroes of Easy Company, featured in the book and miniseries Band of Brothers. They explore the lives and service of five Easy Company veterans buried at Arlington, offering insights into the inaccuraciesContinue reading “Podcast Episode 106: Band of Brothers in Arlington National Cemetery”
The 5 Band of Brothers Soldiers Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
There are 5 Band of Brothers soldiers buried in Arlington National Cemetery…we take you to visit their graves and honor their service. Intro: 00Albert Blithe: 1:15Robert Strayer: 6:32Aurther Mauzerall: 8:48Forrest Guth: 9:33Amos Taylor: 12:23
Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters in Aldbourne, England
In WWII, Major Dick Winters and Easy Company arrived in Aldbourne, England – September of 1943…8 months before the Normandy landing. It was during a moment of reflection that Winters met the Barnes family as they mourned the loss of their son to the War. The chance meeting grew in to a close friendship andContinue reading “Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters in Aldbourne, England”
Early Look: Band of Brothers in Aldbourne England
We have been anxiously awaiting this video…the filming, the editing, and now the releasing! Jenn had to make an extra effort to get out to Aldbourne when she was in London a while back…and we are willing to bet that this is one of the best “Band of Brothers” videos out there from a channelContinue reading “Early Look: Band of Brothers in Aldbourne England”