Fallschirmjäger vs. 101st Airborne in Normandy | WW2 Wayfinder

Fallschirmjäger vs. 101st Airborne in Normandy.

In Normandy, the Fallschirmjäger would go head to head with their equals - the 101st Airborne.

After the successful capture of the La Barquette Lock on D-Day, Colonel Johnson and his men from the 501st PIR of the 101st Airborne, would be instrumental in weakening the Fallschirmjäger in the Carentan area.

In the afternoon of June 7th, his forward outposts reported a large number of unknown troops heading their way. It soon became apparent they were Fallschirmjäger, so Johnson rallied his men and lay in wait for them.

The carnage wrought upon the Fallschirmjäger would lead to the area becoming known as 'Hell's Corner' by the men who fought there and for the Germans it would see the destruction of the 1st Battalion of the 6th Fallschirmjäger Regiment!

Filmed using a Go Pro Hero 10 and DJI Mini 2 Drone.

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[WWWayfinder]

Let me know in the comments below if you’ve visited Hell’s Corner or if it’s on your list for your next Normandy trip!

[CharlieTechie]

My father-law was part of this battle, paratrooper T-4 Lowell E. Whitesel. He recoded the events in written notes. Thank you for allowing me to see where this action took place. It makes his descriptions so much more real in seeing the area where the battle took place.

[nails]

Your passion and effort, is seldom seen....and much appreciated 🙏✊️

[palmergriffiths]

Great presentation on The 101st Airborne & Fallschrimjager. You never disappoint. Keep up The Great work

[palmergriffiths]

Some of The Toughest Soldiers on Both sides 101st Airborne & The Fallschrimjager

[MichaelSchmidt-ok]

I have long wondered where my great uncle 2nd lt Carl Hoobing lost his life.
Your mention of the Quincey answered that question.
Unfortunately one of their shells landed on him there is a pretty graphic account of his death.
I'm going to be 60 this year and thanks to your video I'll have a point of reference.
Thanks
Mike

[johnsimms]

Another great video. The use of the drone footage really helps us see the battlefield. Is there any way you can freeze the drone shots and show us exactly where the battlelines were?

[seegurke]

Thanks! I have many books open at the moment for my trip in one week, this also helps to shorten the prep time :D

[infiniteluck]

When I searched up Hells Corner I was expecting the place outside Caen where the Canadians got stuck at. This was cool too.

[dmar]

Will be there this next month and your video helps. Printing some maps from Brando’s book. Bloody Gulch is another we want to visit. Any other recommended sites such as this not on private property? Thank you for the content!

[dmar]

Staying in Carentan now. I think we’ll head up there today. Maybe La Barquette lock as well. Trying to stay out of the other main cities as it’s kind of nuts. Lesson learned - don’t come early June, anniversary year or not!

[XavierKing]

WW2 Wayfinder thank you for sharing !🙏✌

[jgonzalez]

Very fascinating documentary on this Battle! Thank you for sharing. Surely Almighty God used our Paratroopers in a great and mighty way that day!❤️🙏🇺🇸

[maryholder]

Again small battle you tell us sbout, but big impact that the surviving Fallschirmjager was taken out and made prisoner by Johnson removed a fighting force that the Germans could no longer use.
You have shown that a Small force, like Bouck and his I&R company held up the Fallschirmjager enough to delay German tank commander Piper starting for vital bridges for him to make his dash to Amsterdam.

[peteyspaletas]

What is this. Pickett's charge? Why did those guys charge over open ground like that?
It sounds like it was a Banzai charge.

[Ruebezahl]

The British and US forces combinded lost the same amount of men as the Germans on the west front from 44 onward. Hell was in the east...