@@WW2WayfinderReally interesting story well presented, cheers Jon. I tried to watch the film last night but found it maudlin sentimental tosh, which is a shame because it doesn’t do the real story justice. (Just my opinion folks, so don’t go bananas 😃)
Receiving mail was a reminder of home which kept most of the soldiers going. These women were the behind the scenes patriots no one hears of. Great diversity in your subjects, keep up the good work.
Thank you! It’s a different aspect of the war for myself but an important story and their role was truly vital. Having waited overseas myself on mail I know how frustrating it can be or how it arriving can brighten your day so for the GI’s back then when email wasn’t a thing I can only imagine how it affected their morale!
Having been overseas serving and waited on post back in the early 2000’s even with the advent of email it’s still grinding when it doesn’t show up! I can’t even imagine how bad it was for the GI’s on the front lines who’d been away from home for all those years
Glad you enjoyed it! It wasn’t a glamorous role but getting the mail to where it needed to be in the days before email was important and like everyone else they played their part so hopefully it adds some historical context to the new movie. Thanks for watching.
These women performed with great 😊 to this day little is known about what an important duty they performed for our troops in getting back logged mail to them. This was another outstanding video, my friend.😊
Wow I'm 56yrs young, and I sadly must admit I never heard of it, I'm not sure who to blame for that, but anyway Tyler Perry knocked it out of the ball⚾️park AGAIN! this part of history/ HerStory! Normally they only show Black Men contribution in War, but to see Black Women contribution in 1945 AMAZING MOVIE!
Glad you enjoyed it! Their role was so vital for the troops on the front line and it’s wonderful to see them share the limelight and have their story told!
Thank you! Certainly a different aspect of the war for myself but their role was vital and I take my hat off to them to do what they did as I wouldn’t have the first idea about how to solve a problem like that!
They fucking did it and never got a recognition for it. It makes me angry that the contribution of women is always erased, but god damn I'm glad they're getting some recognition now! This movie was extremely moving and I hope we see more of this!
Agreed. Their role was extremely important but not glamorous in terms of military history but hopefully they will receive wider recognition for their efforts!
No mail, low morale of soldiers and other personnel in theatres of war. The 6888 did it. Plus it helped not only the armed Forces personnel but their families as well. Good morale was key on both the soldiers side and their families. Important for the whole nation as US fought in Europe and the Pacific. Excellent story.
Thank you Mary. Good point about their families! It certainly was a monumental effort on the part of the 6888, and an aspect of the war often overlooked as it's not a daring parachute raid or massed tank battle but their role was equally vital to ensuring the US Army could support its fighting elements!
Based on the description of him in Rick Atkinson's book, "The Guns At Last Light," if the women of the 6888th impressed General C. H. Lee, the commander of COMZ, they must have been really, really sharp! He was probably worse than Patton when it came to rigidly enforcing military protocol.
Agreed! I've read elsewhere that COMZ was a real stickler for the rules so great that their marching impressed him. From the original footage of that parade I've seen they looked really sharp!
@@WW2Wayfinder I was very impressed with the quality of your UA-cam channel even before you did this tribute to the women of the 6888th. Winning World War II required massive efforts and extreme sacrifice from many millions of people from all parts of the world. This is especially true when it came to groups of people who were at best, marginalized by many members of the "greatest generation." It is a shame that only with the passing of 80 plus years that these kinds of stories have been allowed to emerge, far too late for most of those who endured the racial injustices and persevered to recognized and vindicated for doing so. Thank you for being one of the honest historians of WWII who is consistently working to pass on real history which includes both its warts and indignities and triumphs to future generations.
What a great story! I had no ideas about what these women did. The effect on troop morale vs receipt of mail cannot be understated. They need to be recognized!!! Thank you for reaching me this!
It’s a key role in conflict and one that is hugely underestimated as it’s not a daring raid behind enemy lines or similar. It’s a low key job but with a huge effect on the front lines. Ultimately all the GI’s had to look forward to was a letter or parcel from or being told the war was over!
Quite interesting. I've never heard of this battalion as I'm sure many others have not either. It's too bad they don't get more recognition as these ladies performed quite an important mission during the war. Receiving mail will greatly boost morale for those on the frontlines.
Thank you! Along with the Netflix film I hope it has helped to shine a light on what they achieved. Having waiting on post myself while serving overseas even with the internet I can only imagine what it was like for the GI’s back in 1944/45!
The comments on another YT video about these women are oozing with racism, ignorance, and misogyny ....just goes to prove how vile and disrespectful so many people on YT really are...and the truth is that a vast majority of those making the comments never had the guts to serve in the military.
I wont lie I've deleted a couple on here too. Some people just don't get it sadly and while I know everything is politically charged in 2024 these women served in the roles the could just as much as the paratroopers or marines did.
No worries! Something completely different for the channel but hopefully enjoyable. Nothing worse than being deployed overseas and not getting mail through, and that’s from my experiences in Iraq and Afghan when we had email so heaven knows how bad it would have made the GI’s when they could only rely on the physical mail getting through!
Glad you enjoyed it. Something very different for the channel but I believe it’s an important aspect of the war given how vital mail was to the guys on the front lines.
Mom was born in 1926, and I asked her did you thought about joining up. Well, those Black girls were there for more than their military duty; occupation side job if you know what I mean.
@ Jon thank you I didn’t know that it was on Netflix, started watching it, Jon from someone who follows your channel, your bloody good mate…..im ex RAF Sqn Ldr like your self you and your channel are superb 🫡
Great story,nicely done mate
Thank you! Will be interesting to see today how closely the new Netflix film of the 6888 sticks to the actual events!
@@WW2WayfinderReally interesting story well presented, cheers Jon.
I tried to watch the film last night but found it maudlin sentimental tosh, which is a shame because it doesn’t do the real story justice. (Just my opinion folks, so don’t go bananas 😃)
Receiving mail was a reminder of home which kept most of the soldiers going. These women were the behind the scenes patriots no one hears of. Great diversity in your subjects, keep up the good work.
Very much so, getting mail in the field can make or break a day when you're serving overseas! Glad you enjoyed the episode!
What a great story. Ty to all you women for your service .❤❤❤
NO BLACK WOMAN THANK YOU!!!!
GRAND SLAM DUDE!!! I’ve never even heard of this story until now!!! Amazing!!
Thank you!
It’s a different aspect of the war for myself but an important story and their role was truly vital. Having waited overseas myself on mail I know how frustrating it can be or how it arriving can brighten your day so for the GI’s back then when email wasn’t a thing I can only imagine how it affected their morale!
Good movie on Netflix running now…
Imagine the fighting men without receiving those important, morale-boosting letters and parcels from home! So many unsung heroes slip past.
Having been overseas serving and waited on post back in the early 2000’s even with the advent of email it’s still grinding when it doesn’t show up!
I can’t even imagine how bad it was for the GI’s on the front lines who’d been away from home for all those years
Great info! I only found out about this unit because of the movie that is now airing on streaming services. Great to hear these facts, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! It wasn’t a glamorous role but getting the mail to where it needed to be in the days before email was important and like everyone else they played their part so hopefully it adds some historical context to the new movie. Thanks for watching.
These women performed with great 😊 to this day little is known about what an important duty they performed for our troops in getting back logged mail to them.
This was another outstanding video, my friend.😊
Wow I'm 56yrs young, and I sadly must admit I never heard of it, I'm not sure who to blame for that, but anyway Tyler Perry knocked it out of the ball⚾️park AGAIN! this part of history/ HerStory! Normally they only show Black Men contribution in War, but to see Black Women contribution in 1945 AMAZING MOVIE!
Glad you enjoyed it! Their role was so vital for the troops on the front line and it’s wonderful to see them share the limelight and have their story told!
Great video as always.
People think we know everything about WW1 and WW2 etc but this story illustrates there are still stories to be discovered.
👍
Thank you!
Certainly a different aspect of the war for myself but their role was vital and I take my hat off to them to do what they did as I wouldn’t have the first idea about how to solve a problem like that!
We only know what they want us to know
Never heard this story until Netflix aired the Tyler Perry movie The 6 Triple 8💪🏽💯❤️awesome story and movie!!!
Definitely a unit that deserves more coverage for what they achieved! Thank you for watching!
They fucking did it and never got a recognition for it. It makes me angry that the contribution of women is always erased, but god damn I'm glad they're getting some recognition now! This movie was extremely moving and I hope we see more of this!
Agreed. Their role was extremely important but not glamorous in terms of military history but hopefully they will receive wider recognition for their efforts!
That country "🇺🇲" has a lot to answer for🤬
Great subject, Jon, and an interesting video, cheers.
Thanks mate!
Outstanding!
Thank you!
Thx for the spotlight on this remarkable unit. Looking forward to watching it this weekend on Netflix
I’m hoping they’ve stuck to the story as much s any film can! Will be interesting to see it!
Thank you for watching!
@ your videos are a treasure trove for any WWII enthusiast
@ movie, I found to be disappointing. At least it has brought about awareness to many who never knew about the Six Triple Eight.
@@BevSantini agreed. The movie was ok. Lots done for dramatic effect which didn’t happen in reality, something I’ve never understood from film makers
@@WW2Wayfinder agree 100%
What can one say, that hasn't already been stated. Great presentation of a little known aspect that went into the war effort.
Thank you!
No mail, low morale of soldiers and other personnel in theatres of war. The 6888 did it. Plus it helped not only the armed Forces personnel but their families as well. Good morale was key on both the soldiers side and their families. Important for the whole nation as US fought in Europe and the Pacific. Excellent story.
Thank you Mary. Good point about their families! It certainly was a monumental effort on the part of the 6888, and an aspect of the war often overlooked as it's not a daring parachute raid or massed tank battle but their role was equally vital to ensuring the US Army could support its fighting elements!
@@WW2Wayfinderbehind every successful man is a woman. Or behind every fighting man are those like 6888th who support the men.
Based on the description of him in Rick Atkinson's book, "The Guns At Last Light," if the women of the 6888th impressed General C. H. Lee, the commander of COMZ, they must have been really, really sharp! He was probably worse than Patton when it came to rigidly enforcing military protocol.
Agreed! I've read elsewhere that COMZ was a real stickler for the rules so great that their marching impressed him. From the original footage of that parade I've seen they looked really sharp!
@@WW2Wayfinder I was very impressed with the quality of your UA-cam channel even before you did this tribute to the women of the 6888th. Winning World War II required massive efforts and extreme sacrifice from many millions of people from all parts of the world. This is especially true when it came to groups of people who were at best, marginalized by many members of the "greatest generation." It is a shame that only with the passing of 80 plus years that these kinds of stories have been allowed to emerge, far too late for most of those who endured the racial injustices and persevered to recognized and vindicated for doing so. Thank you for being one of the honest historians of WWII who is consistently working to pass on real history which includes both its warts and indignities and triumphs to future generations.
As you say everyone played their role and they were all important as without one piece of the machine it wouldn’t have work.
What a great story!
I had no ideas about what these women did. The effect on troop morale vs receipt of mail cannot be understated. They need to be recognized!!!
Thank you for reaching me this!
It’s a key role in conflict and one that is hugely underestimated as it’s not a daring raid behind enemy lines or similar. It’s a low key job but with a huge effect on the front lines. Ultimately all the GI’s had to look forward to was a letter or parcel from or being told the war was over!
Superb video. Keep up the solid work.
Thank you!
The smile on the fighting man face finding the news that his children are doing well. Or she side yes. That she loves him.
YOUNG LADY'S THANK YOU
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Very cool. Thanks for shining light on this behind the scenes work that helped move everything forward during the war
You’re most welcome! Certainly a vital role that gets overshadowed for the more “glamorous” side of war.
Fabulous fabulous fabulous American Womanhood. Remarkable effort.
Thanks mate. Certainly a vital role that gets so overlooked.
at the 0:18 mark, I see as tight a marching unit as I've seen. Those gals are in step and rockin' it. I am an old vet so I've seen a few...
They definitely impressed General Lee during the parade on the 15th Feb 1945!
Thanks for watching!
There is nothing better than getting mail in the field, at least in my experience. Great video, very informative.
Thank You for this video…..!
🎖️🏆🙏⭐❤️🩹🎅
Thank you for sharing this
You’re welcome! Hopefully helps to give some context to the new 6888 film that’s out on Netflix later this week
Não vivi essa situação mas creio que correspondência é uma necessidade pra tropa Parabéns a tdas elas 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊👊👊👊👊
Quite interesting. I've never heard of this battalion as I'm sure many others have not either. It's too bad they don't get more recognition as these ladies performed quite an important mission during the war. Receiving mail will greatly boost morale for those on the frontlines.
Thank you!
Along with the Netflix film I hope it has helped to shine a light on what they achieved. Having waiting on post myself while serving overseas even with the internet I can only imagine what it was like for the GI’s back in 1944/45!
The comments on another YT video about these women are oozing with racism, ignorance, and misogyny ....just goes to prove how vile and disrespectful so many people on YT really are...and the truth is that a vast majority of those making the comments never had the guts to serve in the military.
I wont lie I've deleted a couple on here too. Some people just don't get it sadly and while I know everything is politically charged in 2024 these women served in the roles the could just as much as the paratroopers or marines did.
As always, give it to the Black Women to fix the mess.
Thanks for the feature Jon! ❤
No worries! Something completely different for the channel but hopefully enjoyable. Nothing worse than being deployed overseas and not getting mail through, and that’s from my experiences in Iraq and Afghan when we had email so heaven knows how bad it would have made the GI’s when they could only rely on the physical mail getting through!
Great story and rightly told
Glad you enjoyed it. Something very different for the channel but I believe it’s an important aspect of the war given how vital mail was to the guys on the front lines.
Where the hell is that kind of Teamwork TODAY!? 😢
Mom was born in 1926, and I asked her did you thought about joining up. Well, those Black girls were there for more than their military duty; occupation side job if you know what I mean.
Not really🤷🏻♂️
cringe
@@prind666 you talking about yourself?
Amazing brave and that beautifull picture in the end .💪🥲♥️📯
What a Fantastic and fascinating story Jon, I’m glad Glasgow played a small part…in the story of these amazing ladies 🫡
Glad you enjoyed it! I think Glasgow features in the Netflix film about the Battalion that came out today!
@ Jon thank you I didn’t know that it was on Netflix, started watching it, Jon from someone who follows your channel, your bloody good mate…..im ex RAF Sqn Ldr like your self you and your channel are superb 🫡