Surrounded at Bastogne: Franklin Kneller | 101st Airborne Division

Experience Franklin Kneller's incredible World War II story of survival while surrounded in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Mixed in Dolby Atmos for binaural headphone listening. Use earbuds or headphones for a uniquely powerful experience.*Episodes of POV:WW2 are dramatizations based on actual oral histories. While dialogue and narrative have been adapted for clarity, they reflect the veterans’ own memories and experiences. Any opinions about the war or its figures represent the perspectives found in the oral histories, not necessarily those of the host. Because these accounts are based on memory, certain details may differ from official records.Sign up for updates and info at povww2.comThis isn't just another history podcast—this is your chance to experience WW2 through the eyes of the men who lived it.POV:WW2 puts you in the boots of American combat veterans, facing impossible decisions in humanity's greatest conflict. Using their own words from oral history interviews, each episode places you directly into pivotal moments where split-second choices meant the difference between life and death.Each episode combines detailed and accurate oral history with immersive storytelling that honors these veterans' extraordinary sacrifice. You'll face their choices, feel their fear, and understand their courage in ways no textbook could ever convey.This story is shared thanks to a partnership with the Rutgers Oral History Archives. If you've got a story you'd like to share with the ROHA, please visit https://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/If you'd like to support the podcast, you can leave a tip here: https://povww2.captivate.fm/supportAre you ready to step into history?