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AMERICAN TROOPS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE 🇺🇸

Last December, my friend @joedemadio_ww2 brought me to this incredible spot located in Dochamps, Belgium. This is a site where heavy combat took place during the Battle of the Bulge.

In the picture on the top, you can see a column of American soldiers, heavily armed, from the 2nd Armored Division. It was incredible to stand on the exact same location 76 years later.

May we never forget 🥀

Do you know someone who served in an Armored Unit during WW2 ?

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INFANTRY TROOPS ARE PROGRESSING IN NORMANDY 🇺🇸

▪️Definitely one of my favorites pictures taken during the liberation of Cherbourg, Normandy, back in June 1944, and the way it looks today.

On the western part of Fort du Roule, you can see troops of the 79th Infantry Division as they progress towards the Port of Cherbourg.

Capturing the city of Cherbourg was very strategic as it was one of the only deep water ports in Normandy.

May we never forget 🥀

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YOUNG PARATROOPER GAVE HIS LIFE EXACTLY 76 YEARS A

YOUNG PARATROOPER GAVE HIS LIFE EXACTLY 76 YEARS AGO🥀

▪️Pfc George A. GUCKENBERGER joined the United States Army in 1942 and became a paratrooper in the 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division. On the left picture, you can see the young Pfc Guckenberger in his foxhole during the siege of Bastogne. Smoking his cigarette in his foxhole, this picture represents the hard conditions these men were facing fighting in extreme winter weather.

This photograph is probably the last picture known of Pfc George A. GUCKENBERGER as he was killed in action exactly 76 years ago, on January 14th, 1945. 🥀

He now rests in peace for eternity at the Henri-Chapelle Cemetery Belgium. Plot: E Row: 13 Grave: 1

May we never forget.
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📷Photo Pfc George A. GUCKENBERGER : @frankgubbelsbattlefieldguide

📷Photo Grave: @dominique potier
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MORE ABOUT PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT WADE WILSON - TU

MORE ABOUT PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT WADE WILSON - TURNING 100 THIS MONTH 🇺🇸

▪️Many of you wanted to know more about our friend and WWII Combat Veteran Wade Wilson who is turning 100 at the end of the month.

Back in 2018, we had the tremendous honor of interviewing him at the age of 98. During the war, Wade served with the 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division and participated in several campaigns in Italy, France and Germany. He was wounded by a piece of shrapnel in February 1944, near Monte Cassino.

Like many veterans who saw heavy combat, Wade did not want to talk about the war when he came home. When we met him in 2018, it was the first time Tec 5 Wade E. Wilson would talk about his experience and had his story recorded.

🎈If you would like to send him a card for his birthday, feel free to send one to the following address, it would mean a lot to him:

Wade Wilson
C/O Melissa Houston
212 S Fifth Ave
Morton, IL 61550

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FULL VIDEO IN THE BIO 🎥 ▪️December 1944, w

FULL VIDEO IN THE BIO 🎥

▪️December 1944, was a month that would be forever seared into John Schaffner's memory. In the early days of the Battle of the Bulge John would find himself facing insurmountable odds as he, and his fellow Americans, were tasked with holding the crossroads in the town of Barraque de Fraiture against attacks from German troops including the 2nd SS Panzer Division. In this video you can hear John's moving testimony as he recounts the events that took place during that fierce battle. You will also be able to view the areas that John refers to in the video and see how they look today compared to that cold December 76 years ago.

May we never forget the sacrifices that John and his fellow soldiers paid for the freedoms that we enjoy today. 🥀

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🎥 @joedemadio_ww2 from @snafudoc @koningsbob
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YOUNG CAPTAIN KILLED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULG

YOUNG CAPTAIN KILLED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE 🇺🇸

▪️On this day, 76 years ago, a young captain of the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment named Jack R. Klinger was killed in action during the bloody Battle of the Bulge.

Cpt Klinger was a member of the 17th Airborne Division and saw his first combat during the cold and terrible winter of 44-45. Before being sent thousands of miles from his home to take part in the liberation of Europe, Cpt Klinger married a beautiful young woman named Verona. His daughter, Carol, was born shortly before he was sent overseas. Sadly, Cpt Klinger was killed in action on January 7, 1945 at the age of 24. He gave his life to ensure that we would have a better future.

Verona passed away in 1998 having lost the love of her life and having never remarried. Carol was reunited with her father when his remains were sent back to the United States in 1949. The picture on the right is so powerful to me, it's a mix of joy and deep sadness.
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Thank you Cpt Jack R. Kingler for your service. We will never forget your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your family.🥀

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12TH ARMORED DIVISION IN DECEMBER 1944🇺🇸

▪️A half-track of the 495th Field Artillery Battalion, 12th Armored Division ran over a mine in the vicinity of Bining, December 10th, 1944.

Thank you @alex_reddiamond for providing this incredible picture. It was interesting to meet some local people who witnessed the battle that took place there 76 years ago. They were great help to find the exact location.

#ww2 #wwii #worldwar2 #bining #france #armored #battleofthebulge #12tharmoreddivision #lorraine #usarmy #halftrack #army #infantry

PASSING OF HARLEY REYNOLDS - DDAY VETERAN 🥀

▪️It is with deep sadness that we inform you all of the passing of our friend and WWII veteran Harley Reynolds.

Harley Reynolds bravely served with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division and participated in 3 amphibious operation in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy.

When we met him back 2015, Harley Reynolds showed us a painting on the back of his car outlining the route that he took through Europe during WWII.

Goodbye Harold, you will be missed. 😢

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EXCITING NEWS FOR 2021 🇺🇸 If you are lookin

EXCITING NEWS FOR 2021 🇺🇸

If you are looking for an all inclusive tour in Europe when borders reopen; check out the link and video below my friends 🙂

▪️Footsteps Battlefield Tours is a new and unique World War II tour company with an international team of professionals here to help you with your travel needs. With our office based in the United States, it’s easy to get in touch with us and feel confident in your booking.

At the moment, we are offering two battlefield tours for small groups (max. 16 persons). Our first tour option is from Normandy to Germany and the second is from Italy to Germany.

The team consists of highly experienced and local tour guides who have been in this business for over 10 years and know of less known sites to visit and have many personal anecdotes and stories in their areas of expertise. We also have professional tour hosts who speak English and the local languages to help make your trip easier and to help you feel more comfortable. We pride ourselves on our local guides and hosts who are an exceptional team and will provide the best customer service for you. Not only will we visit incredible battlefield sites on this tour, but we also will be visiting some local artisan sites as well. Such as breweries, vineyards, chocolate shops, and more. This is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime trip focused on history and exciting adventures! This is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime trip focused on following in the footsteps of the greatest generation as they worked to liberate Europe.

▪️If you are interested in history and adventures, please contact us, and visit our website for more information on the tours.

The website: www.footsteps-battlefield-tours.com
Our business opens on January 5, 2021!

We wish you a very happy 2021 and hope to see you on one of our magnificent tours!

Team Footsteps Battlefield Tours (FBT)

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TANK KNOCKED OUT DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE 🇺🇸

▪️Today, we would like to share with you a Then & Now picture from the same disabled German tank in Foy, Belgium.

In January 1945, elements of the 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division saw heavy combat in order to recapture the town of Foy. In the HBO series "Band of Brothers", there is an episode where they portray the attack of the town. However, there were a few inaccuracies in their depiction of the actions that took place there, my friend @joedemadio_ww2 from @snafudoc will share a video in the future to explain these mistakes.

We were fortunate to visit these sites with battlefield tour guide @koningsbob 🙂

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THE DAY I LOST MY SQUAD LEADER - DECEMBER 26,1944

THE DAY I LOST MY SQUAD LEADER - DECEMBER 26,1944 🥀

LINK IN THE BIO 🎥

▪️76 years ago, WWII Veteran Nicholas "Nick" Gianopoulos, was serving in Europe with the 393rd Infantry Regiment of the 99th Infantry Division.

During the Battle of the Bulge, Nick was only 20 years old when he lost his friend and squad leader, Orlando J.Ricci. In this moving video, Nick recounts the tragic event that took place on December 26th, 1944, a day he would never forget.

Nick made the trip back to Belgium twice to visit the grave of his brother in arms.

THEN & NOW - BATTLE OF THE BULGE 🥀 ▪️Troop

THEN & NOW - BATTLE OF THE BULGE 🥀

▪️Troops of the 80th Infantry Division enter the town of Wiltz, Luxembourg, in their drive into German held territory. These men have endured extreme winter conditions and heavy combat in their fight for victory. We should never forget them. 🇺🇸

Last month, we have been very fortunate to visit these amazing sites with @snafudoc
& @koningsbob . It was such a moving experience to walk in the footsteps of the brave men who fought there during the terrible winter of 1944/1945.

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Check our last video to discover these incredible places and how they look today:

❌LINK IN THE BIO❌

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Thank you all for your birthday wishes my friends,

Thank you all for your birthday wishes my friends, I really appreciate all the kind words and thoughts.

Then & Now has been a theme of 2020 so it’s the last of the decade as I am turning 30 today 🙂

Photo caption: my sister is holding me, she looks nice but looks can be deceiving 😜

Merry Christmas everyone ❤️

FRIEND AND WWII VETERAN IS TURNING 97 🇺🇸

▪️Raymond Sugg, veteran of the 3rd Infantry Division and recipient of the Silver Star, is turning 97years old today !

Help us to wish him a happy birthday to this incredible man and WWII veteran. 🇺🇸

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MY FATHER IN LAW WAS THERE WITH THE 707th TANK BAT

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS THERE WITH THE 707th TANK BATTALION 🥀

▪️A follower shared this incredible story after she saw our THEN&NOW photo we took in Marnach, Luxembourg.

"My father-in-law, Otto Mohr, joined the Army at age 26 in 1942 and went overseas in February 1944. His unit, Company D of the 707th Tank Battalion, was stationed in the Wells, England area until they left for France in late August 1944. He was called often to interpret when German soldiers were taken prisoners because he was fluent in German and even went by his middle name "Jake" because his first name "Otto" was German in origin.

At daybreak on December 17, 1944, Company D was ordered to attack south along the Skyline Drive from Heinerscheid to Marnach. The steep sided ridges on both sides of Skyline Drive forced the light tank company into single file order. As the tanks approached Fishback, about 1 ½ mile from Marnach, they were struck by high velocity guns from concealed Mark IV’s, Panthers and assault guns of Germany’s 2nd Panzer Division.

The Germans knocked out eight of the M5 light tanks one by one as the stalled tanks were unable to maneuver. Three more tanks were struck by panzerfausts. Only the last two tanks managed to back up and escape. As the tanks erupted in flames, tank crews bailed out under intense fire. Lt. Orville L. Nicholas provided cover with his tank’s 50 caliber machine gun as men ran for cover in nearby houses in Fishback where they were captured.

Otto's tank, which also caught fire, was further back in the column and Otto escaped and ran back in the direction they had come, towards Heinerscheid. He was picked up by an American army ambulance and treated for his injuries.

After the war, Otto married the beautiful Irish woman he met in Wells, England when stationed there. Together they raised six children on their farm in Nebraska."

#ww2 #wwii #worldwar2 #war #battleofthebulge #luxembourg #marnach #tank #infantry #usarmy #tanks

My friend Henry B. Poisson passed away peacefully

My friend Henry B. Poisson passed away peacefully this year on Sept. 9, 2020.

Henry enlisted in the Army at the age of 20 in 1943 and served in the 150th Engineer Combat Battalion during the war.

He was the most decorated member of his battalion receiving several silver Stars and the British Medal. In 2017, we had the privilege to bring him back to the places where served during WW2 including Dornot. It was a very emotional trip.

#ww2 #wwii #friend #ww2veteran #veteran #usarmy #infantry #dornot #engineering

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