Battle of the Bulge Newsreel

Paul Reed · 29-12-2007, 11:05 PM

As it's 'Bulge' time of year, thought this would be appropriate.

YouTube - Newsreel: Battle of the Bulge

von Poop · 30-12-2007, 12:16 AM

Strong stuff.
Some familiar bits but a whole load of footage that was certainly new to me.
Don't think I've ever seen such clear coverage of a Jagdpanzer IV in action either.

(Must look into getting an 'insert youtube' button, I've seen it on other Vbulletin forums.)

GPRegt · 30-12-2007, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the link. Noticed, at 3:55ish, an MP44 being carried. Don't recall seeing one before in photos or film.

Steve W.

Owen · 30-12-2007, 11:26 AM

British Churchills at 1 minute 13 seconds??
Good find, Paul.
Definately aimed at "whinging" civilians back home.

4th wilts · 30-12-2007, 11:52 AM

they were crocodiles were they not.yours,lee.

Paul Reed · 30-12-2007, 03:33 PM

Glad it was of interest.

Certainly looks like Churchills; hard to tell if they were Crocs? They could be from 34th Army Tank Brigade, which served in the Ardennes.

cash_13 · 06-01-2008, 02:30 AM

Check out this reinactment lots 1000's of rounds of ammo are let off wit genuine ww2 weapons including a grease gun and a mg34 that continualy jams

YouTube - Battle of The Bulge Reenactment - 2005

General Mayhem · 05-03-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cash_13

Check out this reinactment lots 1000's of rounds of ammo are let off wit genuine ww2 weapons including a grease gun and a mg34 that continualy jams

YouTube - Battle of The Bulge Reenactment - 2005

Speakng of reenactments. If you haven't seen "Saints and Soldiers" a tiny budget independent movie that looks like a huge budget movie taking place during the Bulge, I reccomend it. Watch the "making of" bonus footage afterwards. It shows that good even exceptional movies can be made on the cheap.

"I wish we had the balls to let them get all the way to Paris before we cut them off." General Patton after the intial opening of the Ardennes offensive.

Martin Bull · 06-03-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPRegt

Thanks for the link. Noticed, at 3:55ish, an MP44 being carried. Don't recall seeing one before in photos or film.

Steve W.

It's probably the best and most famous image of the MP44 in action. For the real 'Bulge nutcase', the two ATB Bulge books dissect the film and stills taken on the Poteau/Recht road almost second-by-second. The little private museum at the Poteau crossroads is well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Ardennen Poteau '44 Museum - The Official Website

29-12-2007, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,601	Battle of the Bulge Newsreel As it's 'Bulge' time of year, thought this would be appropriate. YouTube - Newsreel: Battle of the Bulge __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm Last edited by Paul Reed; 29-12-2007 at 11:15 PM. Reason: can't seem to embed the video :-(

30-12-2007, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,473	Strong stuff. Some familiar bits but a whole load of footage that was certainly new to me. Don't think I've ever seen such clear coverage of a Jagdpanzer IV in action either. (Must look into getting an 'insert youtube' button, I've seen it on other Vbulletin forums.) __________________ It's only the Internet.

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GPRegt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 170	Thanks for the link. Noticed, at 3:55ish, an MP44 being carried. Don't recall seeing one before in photos or film. Steve W. __________________ The Glider Pilot Regiment 1942 - 1945 Assault Glider Trust The Last Drop:Operation Varsity 24-25 March 1945

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,464	British Churchills at 1 minute 13 seconds?? Good find, Paul. Definately aimed at "whinging" civilians back home. Last edited by Owen; 30-12-2007 at 11:34 AM.

30-12-2007, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,601	Glad it was of interest. Certainly looks like Churchills; hard to tell if they were Crocs? They could be from 34th Army Tank Brigade, which served in the Ardennes. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

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4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 1,032	they were crocodiles were they not.yours,lee.

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cash_13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon Surrey UK Posts: 235	Check out this reinactment lots 1000's of rounds of ammo are let off wit genuine ww2 weapons including a grease gun and a mg34 that continualy jams YouTube - Battle of The Bulge Reenactment - 2005

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