The First German General Killed in the Battle of Normandy | History Traveler Episode 199

There are many well known stories from D-Day and some that are lesser known. One of the latter might be the story of the first German general who was killed during the Battle of Normandy after a run in with some lost paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. In this episode, we're joining Paul Woodadge of @WW2TV to explore the headquarters, death site and final resting place of Lt. General Wilhelm Falley.

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[danielsibley]

JD, it is absolutely brilliant that you consistently pull in such connected and knowledgeable people to tell these stories. It is without a doubt just one of the reasons your channel shines...I have watched a lot of history detailed content and there is simply nothing like this anywhere!

[GuyPipili]

That was fascinating. Always learning something new. Thanks JD, Eric, and Paul for a history lesson we wished we learned in school as youngsters.

[kennethnew]

To see you Paul and Erik throughout this series is the most fantastic group of Historian's on YouTube. And yes I consider you a historian. Going over to WW2tv and find the episode you mentioned. Thanks JD .

[carlveilleux]

JD, you not only provide us with fascinating content in a format that I really appreciate (I feel like I'm right there with you visiting those historical - and important - places) but also I must mention the high quality of the footage, video editing, and soundtrack. Awesome work, keep it up!

[JackDaly-vl]

Malcolm Brennan was my Dad’s best friend in the 508th. But you guys left out the best part of the story about the map they found in the General headband.

[markhewitt]

With these videos you do about Normandy, I get to see the same sites as my grandfather did. He was at Utah Beach but never really talked about the war. Thank you for these videos!

[bobleicht]

What an amazing resource you have in Paul Woodadge.

[bradmiller]

It never ceases to amaze me how many incredible stories there are, just on and about D-Day, let alone all the other theaters of the war. All I can do is thank you again for this reportage. Am interested to see what Episode 200 (Congrats!!) will reveal!

[normahird]

JD.... Again another superb vlog. You mentioned in your vlog "if we ever come to Normandy" you have taken us there with you. Thank you for the historical record that you have made.

[SIGPTPOC]

Amazing to walk in the footsteps of Rommel. Great video!

[geraldmiller]

i hope you can continue this series for a long time. you give the history of ww2 from the soldiers viewpoint. these are stories that need to be told. thank you very much from a guy who spent 6 years in the reserve and has a son who is going for 20 years in the air force. you are doing a service for evryone who was involved in ww2. even rosie the riveter.

[bradc]

A guy with a selfie stick and drone creating far better content than the history channel!!

[bradbalderson]

Another excellent video JD, wonderful having Paul along for the ride also!

[curtisg.]

The drone video and the camera movement is pretty awesome. You can really bring that feeling of being there. Thanks for the hard work.

[nathancedeno]

I'm a huge ww2 history nerd, and I just found this channel a couple weeks ago and I've probably watched 30 videos. Great stuff, you know your history. It's the gritty stuff that you tell that other places don't that sets this channel apart. Keep it up and I'll be watching.

[historythings]

Thanks for talking to me yesterday, not many yts would do that. It was super cool of you!!!

[dawndickson]

These individual accounts are fascinating. Events we would not have known. The video footage makes one feel as if we are there with you. I hope you and Paul snd Erik have future collaborations in mind. You all make a fantastic team! Your passion to teach and share history brings it to life. Thoroughly enjoying and learning from you all. History was never this engaging in school back in the seventies! Thank you gentlemen.

[perryj]

Another incredibly interesting story. Thanks for taking us along.

[hooper]

Great stories once again ! Can’t thank you enough for taking us to these incredible spots in history.

[PaulSpencerImages]

Some very interesting stories around the Picauville and Chef du Pont areas of airborne battles and tragic losses. Well Done JD and Paul