Isadore Jachman and the Battle of Dead Man’s Ridge

Thank You so much. My Uncle Jimmy (Pvt. James E Johnson) was killed during this battle on January 7th, with the 193rd Gld Inf, Company A. I am a member of the Scions. I have been digging for any information about Dead Man's Ridge for over 35 years when my Dad got the box out of the attic so I could get the information I needed to find his burial plot. As it turned out the cemetery I had the name of was only temporary in France. I have the book covering where he was buried there. Letter stated he was killed by artillery, and he is buried in Luxemburg along with General George S Patton. My Dad got to meet his brother in 2011 when my brother and I went with him to Europe.

Thank you for covering part of the saga of the 17th Airborne. My grandfather was in the 17th, was in the 'Battle of the Bulge' and the crossing of the Rhine. It always seems his division’s exploits are forever doomed to being overshadowed by the 82nd, the 101st, and in the instance of 'the Bulge', eclipsed by the 3rd Army as well. The poor 17th nary elicits a mention. It warmed the cockles of my heart to hear the words and to see the 17th Airborne logo plastered on the screen.

My grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 452nd Anti-Aircraft Battalion. I remember him telling me this how cold it was one of the coldest winters in Europe's history.

Yes THIS DOES deserve to be remembered!! RIP Jackman a true hero

In 1991 I met a man Dusty Ross who grew up in Omaha fought in the Bulge w the 17thAirborne. Dusty came and worked for me for a couple of years. Top notch man in all respects. Thanks for reminding me of Dusty.

The 17th Airborne is one of the forgotten combat divisions of WW2. It' deserves more videos like this.

As a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division I am ashamed to say that I have never heard this story. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I shall do more research on it myself.

How does an individual American comment on such a heroic endeavor that is beyond one's civilians comprehension? Great job Lance and happy new year

My dad was in the 17th. Missed the Battle of the Bulge, his troop ship was rammed by a French Aircraft carrier on the transatlantic voyage, and they were delayed. Used to complain that he had gone up in airplanes 23 times before he ever landed in one... finally... in 1972. Thank you for this story.

From a time when people understood what honor, and sacrifice for something greater than any one man or woman, was. RIP Sgt. Jachman

I have never been in such a situation or called upon to perform such an act of bravery. I am in awe of those who have.

Thanks for recognizing the 17th ABD. My maternal uncle, Wilfred Eugene Varner (Uncle Gene), fought and received a Purple Heart during the Bulge battle. He jumped in Operation Varsity in 1945. He earned a Silver Star on March 4, 1945, near Vulfen, Germany. He was a hero to me, as well as the country he fought for. RIP, Uncle Gene. There are few like you. Salutes and much respect.👍👊🤛

You should do a video on Robert " Rosie" Rosenthal. A B-17 pilot that flew 52 missions, was shot down and escaped from Behind Enemy Lines three times and after the war went on to be a prosecutor at Nuremberg. That's history that deserves to be remembered.

As a Former Army Infantryman and combat veteran. Thank you for doing the videos on our fallen soldier's. So their sacrifices are not forgotten.

“Staff, thank you for your service”, from ex-Cpl 🇦🇺. Lest we forget. Lance, thank you for remembering.

A shout out to you, the history teacher I wish I had had back in schools. But I have you now and I am an attentively interested student who can't get enough. You make history exciting, interesting and important.

Thank you Lance. I was not aware of Sgt. Isadore Jachman or this story of the 17th - and I've read and heard a good bit over many years. Again, thank you for bringing the stories of these brave Americans to our attention - and into the 21st century. Time marches on but certain memories seem to dictate a regular renewal for the inspiration of our subsequent generations.

A Proud US Army Brat is currently at his best Salute to honor this Hero. I never had the honor of Service, but I grew up in the Army. Grampa Harvey Meyer served in the Pacific, Papa Ray Potter served as Atlantic Peace Patrol during Korea—his brothers all served in WW2–many many of my uncles in Vietnam or the Cold War; my mother and father BOTH served in the Cold War. To hear of a MAN giving the truest Last Full Measure Of Devotion makes me stand tall and give a Salute as best I have been taught… second-hand. I hope to meet Isadore when I get to the Pearly Gates, so I can tell him “Thank you.”

It matters not your race,religion,creed or clan.You fight for this nation,America,is all that matters.That makes you not just a hero but an American Hero".Thank you & your family foe your service & sacrifice.God Bless!

Awesome story! As an Army veteran I really appreciate these stories. My Uncle "Bud" Wilson was with the 101st at the Battle of the Bulge. I would like to request you attempt to do an interview and story on another 101st soldier: Vince Speranza. He was the "beer delivery guy" to wounded soldiers in Bastongne. He has been interviewed on several YouTube channels including the University of IL, and has been featured in several YouTube videos for the airborne song: Blood Upon The Risers. He's quite a character and "I" (also a historian by degree) feel that you would do his story "justice" in one of your videos. He's in his mid-90's now, so don't delay! As an aside, I believe he and my Uncle Bud were in the same platoon during the Battle Of The Bulge. Please consider doing a video on Vince and how a brewer in Belgium now brews Airborne Brown Beer in his honor. That sir, is a story that "Deserves To Be Remembered"! Thank you!! SSG Bill Wilson