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Episode 10: Malmedy Massacre Survivor's Story: Dr. Raymond Minge, the 99th Infantry Battalion, and the Battle of the Bulge | Part Two | Our WWII Dad
Description: Brothers Chris and Ken Cangilla continue their deep dive into the extraordinary legacy of Captain Dr. Raymond Minge of the 99th Infantry Battalion (separate), a WWII unit with a remarkable story. Joined by Dr. Minge's son, David (a former U.S. Congressman), and grandson, Olaf, they discuss how their father and grandfather served alongside Chris and Ken’s father, Louis T. Cangilla, in Company C.
This special episode covers pivotal battles in Würselen and Aachen, Germany, and the Battle of the Bulge – 80 years this Christmas. Hear the harrowing tale of how Dr. Minge treated Staff Sergeant Henry “Roy” Zack, a survivor of the infamous Malmedy Massacre on December 17, 1944.
Episode Highlights:
Recap of Episode 9 - Part 1: Heroic Healer: Captain Dr. Raymond Minge of the 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) | Our WWII Dad (00:28), The Battle of the Bulge’s 80th Anniversary (01:16), Part 2: The discussion of Dr. Raymond Minge with Olaf and David Minge – The 99th’s Movements in Würselen & Aachen, Germany (01:39), Touring Würselen & Aachen with Volker (02:09), “Then & Now” Location Photos of the 99th Soldier & German Tank (04:12), “Crucifix Hill” in Aachen, Germany (05:50), Foxholes & “Dragon Teeth” – Siegfried Line (08:37), “Then & Now” Location Photos of U.S. Soldiers on the Streets of Würselen (09:37), The Bombing of St. Sebastian Church, Würselen (11:21), Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery (12:13), The 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) at The Battle of the Bulge, December 1944 (13:27), Christmas in Malmedy, Belgium 1944 (14:33), The “Malmedy Massacre” December 17, 1944 (18:07), The Bombing of Malmedy Mistake, Christmas Eve 1944 (19:03), Dr. Raymond Minge Treats Staff Sergeant Henry “Roy” Zack after he Survives the “Malmedy Massacre” (19:58), Baugnez – the Accurate Location of the “Malmedy Massacre” (24:00), Malmedy, Belgium Today & The New Historical Marker Panels spearheaded by Ludovic Delcourt (24:54), Dr. Minge at Buchenwald Concentration Camp Liberation, Welmar, Germany (29:11), Merkers Mine, Krayenberggemeinde, Germany (31:24), The 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) is the Forrest Gump of WWII (34:49), Dr. Minge & The 99th go to Oslo, Norway (36:26), Dr. Minge’s Return to America & His Post-War Life (39:40), Captain Dr. Raymond Minge’s WWII Uniform & Cap (45:20), The 99th Infantry Battalion Educational Foundation & Facebook Page (46:24), Remembering The Battle of The Bulge’s 80 Years to the Date (54:32), and How to Subscribe, Like, & Contact Our WWII Dad (54:57.)
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By Chris Cangilla; Ken CangillaDescription: Brothers Chris and Ken Cangilla continue their deep dive into the extraordinary legacy of Captain Dr. Raymond Minge of the 99th Infantry Battalion (separate), a WWII unit with a remarkable story. Joined by Dr. Minge's son, David (a former U.S. Congressman), and grandson, Olaf, they discuss how their father and grandfather served alongside Chris and Ken’s father, Louis T. Cangilla, in Company C.
This special episode covers pivotal battles in Würselen and Aachen, Germany, and the Battle of the Bulge – 80 years this Christmas. Hear the harrowing tale of how Dr. Minge treated Staff Sergeant Henry “Roy” Zack, a survivor of the infamous Malmedy Massacre on December 17, 1944.
Episode Highlights:
Recap of Episode 9 - Part 1: Heroic Healer: Captain Dr. Raymond Minge of the 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) | Our WWII Dad (00:28), The Battle of the Bulge’s 80th Anniversary (01:16), Part 2: The discussion of Dr. Raymond Minge with Olaf and David Minge – The 99th’s Movements in Würselen & Aachen, Germany (01:39), Touring Würselen & Aachen with Volker (02:09), “Then & Now” Location Photos of the 99th Soldier & German Tank (04:12), “Crucifix Hill” in Aachen, Germany (05:50), Foxholes & “Dragon Teeth” – Siegfried Line (08:37), “Then & Now” Location Photos of U.S. Soldiers on the Streets of Würselen (09:37), The Bombing of St. Sebastian Church, Würselen (11:21), Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery (12:13), The 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) at The Battle of the Bulge, December 1944 (13:27), Christmas in Malmedy, Belgium 1944 (14:33), The “Malmedy Massacre” December 17, 1944 (18:07), The Bombing of Malmedy Mistake, Christmas Eve 1944 (19:03), Dr. Raymond Minge Treats Staff Sergeant Henry “Roy” Zack after he Survives the “Malmedy Massacre” (19:58), Baugnez – the Accurate Location of the “Malmedy Massacre” (24:00), Malmedy, Belgium Today & The New Historical Marker Panels spearheaded by Ludovic Delcourt (24:54), Dr. Minge at Buchenwald Concentration Camp Liberation, Welmar, Germany (29:11), Merkers Mine, Krayenberggemeinde, Germany (31:24), The 99th Infantry Battalion (separate) is the Forrest Gump of WWII (34:49), Dr. Minge & The 99th go to Oslo, Norway (36:26), Dr. Minge’s Return to America & His Post-War Life (39:40), Captain Dr. Raymond Minge’s WWII Uniform & Cap (45:20), The 99th Infantry Battalion Educational Foundation & Facebook Page (46:24), Remembering The Battle of The Bulge’s 80 Years to the Date (54:32), and How to Subscribe, Like, & Contact Our WWII Dad (54:57.)