foy, bois jacques foxholes-bastogne

foy bois jacques foxholes 02-11-06

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[Gebleekte]

great that those foxholes are still there

[xxxxsimone]

to be able to determine the originality (and not made for tourists) one needs to look at the pattern of all holes (spacing/orientation), where the dug out sand/dirt was thrown and wether it has a lower and higher portion within the hole. Several seem to be the real deal.

[klootjepiet]

@iGunshine All trees were removed and replanted. They do this every 25 years. This whole area is known for its lodging.

[klootjepiet]

seen these on monday. These holes are for tourists... trees are replanted. Counted the trees ring.. 27 years. If you go to the woods were D com was.. there are no Fox holes left. Doubt that these are real. Kids play here aswell. Due to lodging (if you ever seen one) the trees its not possible to keep these holes as they are.

[iGunshine]

@van1980 the trees there are young because trees are planted there and dont grow naturally. The old shelled out trees where removed and new ones planted in their place.

[van1980]

Probably reenactors, guys. Doubt with those young trees there that they're the real deal.

[DSMeclipsegst]

the foxhole at 3:02 is perfect this shows how well built the foxholes are

[Shipskeel]

You must remember that other units of the 101st occupied these woods, too. You cannot say that any foxhole was specifically dug or used by E/506.

There were four "Easy" companies in the 101st. E/501 was in this exact location beginning 4 January before being relieved by units of 1/501 and moved to regimental reserve. The 502nd and 327th were in these woods in mid-January 1945.

Anyhow, it is pretty obvious that these holes have been explored by treasure hunters.