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When u put a piece like this together something that shows the men who fought the kids who have learned their history and the memorials. There isn't much more to say than well done. I got real emotional watching and that is rare unless its about the greatest generation or American history and our heroes in general. So I say again. WELL DONE!! And thank you
By my grandfather's account they rounded people, that were Jewish, and took all their belongings to include the close on their back and money in banks and homes. The only common factor between them was they were Jewish. They robbed and held people agianst their will at minimum. Poor, rich, children were all rounded up and imprisoned for percieved or actual financial crimes that the wealthy participated in. My grandfather saw the prisoners first hand, so I know it wasn't tv propaganda.thats not even talking about the deaths or how they occurred.
It's sad to think that all that they fought for, some people take it as if it always been this way its heartbreaking people should look up to them as heros and thank them every day for what they did we have freedom and we should take it as a gift because this gift is because of them nobody else, we should treat America as if they were watching us act on our free time...
I think you are wrong there mate. Most Yanks (no disrespect meant, its a term of endearment) love and appreciate their service men and women, past and present. The other crowd of losers are just more vocal than the silent majority. They gave their youth for us, and some of their comrades paid the ultimate price.
And may we never forget how the dutch and other occupied nations depicted the best of the human heart in. In defiance of tyranny and hope for a better day.
@@jarkkolouhe11 I would literally pay all my savings from the VA to see your reaction when a troll types some ignorant shit on UA-cam about the person that died saving your son/daughter from a sniper.
When I worked in a hardware store many veterans would come in, a handful from the second world war. I have no idea what made me special but they all seemed to favor me over the others. I've heard so many stories that I'm not entirely sure they've repeated since the war. One veteran had been to Iwo Jima and helped take the island. I asked him if ever wanted to see the sands of Iwo again. He said if wasn't so old he'd like to, my best friend in the navy had been stationed in Japan and actually brought home a small amount of sand from Iwo Jima, so I brought the sand with me to work for the next week hoping I'd catch Mr. Daniels. Sure enough 3 days later he came back in. So I told him I had something I'd like him to take a look at, as soon as I presented the container he looked me in the eyes and said "I could never forget that black sand, how did you find this son? I know you're good but not that good" I told him how i got it and he said "tell your buddy thank you for being a taxi for marines haha" I asked him if he'd like to feel the sand in his hand once more. He hugged me and said "son, you have no idea how long I've wanted to go back just to say goodbye to my friends and this is as good as it's getting" he stared at the sand for a little talking about his time on Iwo. I wonder if I should write down all the stories I've been told or let them stay between me and them. All I know is it's just made me appreciate them that much more. I've always loved history and these men lived it, it almost brings me to tears everytime they really start diving into detail.
Definitely write them down. You don't have to share them, but if only so you can remember them. If you do want to share them, then they are already written down.
@@damianramey5601 Sir, there are no FORMER Marines. Once a Marine. Always a Marine! Semper Fi, Devil Dog! And to I-like-space. You would do them honor and a great service to write their stories down. Thank you for sharing this very special story.
That hit me too. Side story my old man died 4 years ago. His military brother in nam happened to be working in my area so i helped hin by doing a side job for him. He literally got emotional and shared quite a few untold stories about my dad during the war while noticing traits of mine mirror his. Ended our workday together by thanking him for pulling my dad back in that huey when they took fire and evasively moved position, throwing my dad from the chopper. His guy john, grabbed his radio strap and saved his life. Ended the day by shaking his hand and thanking him for grabbing that strap and giving me a chance at life.
Soon we will have none of them left. We never deserved men like them, but they stepped up and pulled us out of the fire all the same. Heroes, every last one of them.
Golvic True. The last great generation of brave men. If the draft started today most young men would run and hide. The majority of these men lied about their age just so the could go fight. Thank god for this generation!
@@Paul-id1kb I don't think that is a fair assumption, I'm certain that if we ever find ourselves in a situation like that again, a lot young people will answer the call of duty.
My Uncle went to Germany 1/2 his company 18 and 19 year olds was killed. Never had a dance or a wedding may never owned a car. He never spoje much about it but i'm sure he had to do things that were in the line of duty. War is a misnommer for outright fighting to the death.
Stop calling them heroes, they genuinely don't like it when people do that. They were simply carrying out a job that they were trained to do. Doesn't mean you shouldn't show respect for them but they're just regular people. All the veterans I talk to hate being put on a pedestal and just want to be treated normally. You may think they're just being modest, but they really do mean it when they say they're not heroes.
@@flight2k5 But those 70%-80% had little to no choice and were around 18 years old. 100% volunteer is a strange statistic, but alas, god bless to everyone whom went to war.
In memory of my grandpa. PFC William O Groover of the U.S. ARMY 28TH Infantry Division 110 Regiment Combat Team. Winner of the Bronze Star with valor distinction. You are my hero.
I just wanted to take the time to say that I appreciate what your grandfather did for us I think him for service to God and Country godspeed Soldier may you rest in peace
My Grandfather served in the Wehrmacht and survived Stalingrad. His first days in war he served in greece as a Schirrmeister. Our Family was poor and most of the young man joined the Wehrmacht. As 1939 the second world war began, we had 17 Family members who carried our Familyname. 1945 was only my Grandfather left. Even after the end of this War he had no idea what was realy going on in Germany during the war. He was a good christian and a brave soldier. But everyone remembers the Wehrmacht soldiers as pure Evil. No one thanked him for the years he spend in this hell, no one cared for the nightmares he had for the rest of his life and no one wanted to hear his story. 1946 he was alone, woundet and ill without money or a Family. He never blamed anyone for what happened and fighted his way back in normal life. I thank God for the best grandpa a boy could have. May all the fallen Soldiers of both Word Wars rest in Peace.
@@BestDefenseFoundation and then there are people calling the SS fanatics, wich mainly consisted of brainwashed Kids that had no choice from the start anyway. Yeah of coursew those kids are going to be "fanatics". Im going forward with this and im about so say what alot of people will be triggered over : You cant really say the SS were the evil root or the true evil force. The SS was also just a Tool of Brainwashed People that really just believed in their cause. Especially later in the War, when the SS was literally just a bunch of Hitler-Youth kids.
@@TheBlackfall234 I met a few SS vets and I can say they have a very "special" view. They don't believe facts and had their own storys. But hearing what happens to them, and how their were treaded and educated.....these men are really badass. And they wants to be respected. One carrys a Medal on my Grandfathers 85. Birthday. The jewish part of the Familie wasn't amused😅.
Still Die Wehrmacht were absolutely not a bunch of good guys, regardless of the individual. As a group terrifying, destructive and horrible acts of war against non-combatants.
Those men may old and feeble now but 75 years ago they beat the crap out of the mightiest war machine ever created. I salute you gentleman. HOOYAH from a navyman.
Don't forget to give credit to all the allies, as nobody could stand up to the mightiest war machine alone. The Russians themselves tried in world war 1 but ended up surrendering.
I am in no way belittling the sacrifice of the American soldiers, but people in the West all too easily forget that it was the Russians who truly stopped the Germans. Yes, without British blockade, and lend lease and other material aid from the US, Russia night not have triumphed. But remember, the Americans invaded in June 1944. The Eastern front had already been grinding for nearly 4 years. The Americans were in Europe for less than 1, and the Germans only put up a token resistance. Three quarters of German total war losses were in the East. They were already being shoved back by the time the Americans arrived. Another thing to keep in mind. All war is a hell that no one should experience, but the nature can be different. The Americans fought to push the Germans out of Western Europe. The Germans and Russians fought literally for the extinction of the other. This changes the nature of the fighting, and causes it to descend far beyond an already unimaginable hell. Again, I am not pointing fingers, or taking away from anyone. I just want to make sure that people, especially us Americans, understand ww2 as clearly as we can.
Mightiest war machine out of school boys and old men, lack of equipment, crippled economy and war tired population. Yeah that must be the mightiest war machine of all times.
@TheGovernor2003So your history lessons learned you, that the Soviets liberated all of Europe and that the Allied forces had nothing to do with this? Brilliant. And why the US got involved in WW 2? Never heard of Pearl Harbor?
Something tells me that many more people have watched this great video/tribute than it shows. We all know that google/youtube will not show the true numbers about a pro-American video in todays communist world favored by political hacks...
Its like Angels coming from heaven to save the world. Thank You for your service. The price you paid for the freedom of the world shall never be forgotten.
Sad thing is a lot of the younger generation has forgot the cost it took for them to have their freedom now. I don’t think they hardly cover it in history class anymore. I salute all the men who have fought and died and lived so I can have freedom.
Oh yes it is allready forgotten, every historical place must be touristic, the local habbit must go, and our polite politics sell everything what is left
True heroes, no doubt. But the war itself was fought for reasons and interests that in the end had very little to do with the interests of common European or western people in general. Look around what's happening in Europe and ask yourself, is everything now ok? Are cities liberated then now safe places for people when the winning ideology of WWII is bringing in terrorism, ethnic conflict, sexual crime etc. in record numbers? Individual European countries have very little say over their own matters and all the real power is in the hands of bureaucrats in Brussels.
When the guy said his mother seen them coming and they were just like angels and then the fella that said if it wasn't for you I would have never been born... It really got me. Could you imagine being in the position those people were in and for abunch of young American men to show up and liberate you.. How that would feel. This makes me very proud to be American.
Same here; my grandfather was about to be transported to germany for labour; before entering the train it (station) was attacked by an aeroplane, thus he could escape.
When I walk past a cemetery I feel sad , when I walk past a military cemetery I feel proud and gratefull. May we never forget who died and lived saving and freeing our country and more important our freedom
@Richard Rykard How about doing whatever you like instead of kissing some Nazi official's ass and living in fear, not knowing if you'll be alive the next day?
Wild West Thank you too. My dad was in the British Royal Corps of Transport (Now the Royal Logistical Corps) during DS and was constantly in the thick of shit. Glad you’re safe!
Sorry im late to reply but the worst thing is that the holocaust denying is already increasing, can you imagine in another two generations when no witnesses are alive anymore? Sad sad future in that regard./
I have been saying that for years. Since I was a teenager if I start to think life is too hard or I want to give up on something I immediately think of what these guys had to go through. That usually stops my bitching right quick
QUAGMIREvsLUKE great way to think about everything and put it in perspective. No matter what happens someone has it harder. Too see your fellow comrades die and too fight and battle like these warriors is something I don’t have the balls too do. Every Former Veteran or Current veteran should have the respect of every single one of us.
It pisses me off as a Brit that people in my country don’t understand the sacrifice that British US Canadian and other allied nations made during the war, people literally asked why should care it happened 75 years ago
Archieaj03 Bahaha, it doesn’t matter because it’s 75 years ago? Ask them if they feel the same about nazism and the holocaust! It was 75 years ago- doesn’t matter!!!
When your daughters call the Kardashians their heroes or your sons call Ninja for their hero please show them this video and remind them these are the real heroes.
@@Zmantheburger they may have as many heroes as they want, but to include a ditsy tv bitch as a hero is a little lame imo. Theses are real heroes. Not a Kardashian
Just found this by accident. My father said Holland was his first Battle. He was with the 84th Infantry Division (Railsplitters/Tank Destroyers) he received his first purple heart and bronze star in Holland. The second ones were during his last battle during the Battle of the Buldge where he was torn up behind German lines by what looked like heavy machine gun rounds judging from his wounds. He was running a message when he was cut down. He laid out there all night unconscious (Jan.4 1945) He was retrieved the next morning after his unit advanced. Even still, he said Holland was the worst battle because his unit, and the Germans where he was, ran out of ammunition and relied on hand-to-hand fighting. He told me about tree burst also from the 88's something you don't hear much about. Another thing I learned from him was how they took pill boxes. Talk about insane. Something else you don't hear much about. He received disability of course so he'd work under-the-table doing house painting to help support us and he'd take me along to help out. I had a real interest and pried any info I could from him traveling around in his 67 Chevy step-side work truck.
@@banjoon My Dad remarried when late in life and his wife, who I haven't had contact with since his funeral in 2002, has his metals and the only photo of him from that time when he was in training. Hold onto the letters. They're part of history thats largely forgotten. I'm assuming, that all Railsplitters in WW2 fought with the 1st Army which wasn't as well remembered in history here in the US as Patton's 3rd Army or Bradley's 2nd Army.
I am a 68 year old disabled American veteran. I simply can not watch this without breaking down in tears. The emotions & pride are intense. All these men are my heroes! I volunteered in 69 because I wanted to be like them. They are the bravest most honorable men around. Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart & soul. I love you all.
Le'ts also not forget the german troops, they had been brainwashed by a war machine. They deserve credit for fighting in one of the deadliest conflicts in HISTORY, you need to realize that not just the americans get credit for liberating europe, so does the germans.
Greatest generation ever. They were mostly young boys, risking everything in order to save us all. Many young people today don’t understand that they have everything to thank these veterans for. Many young people today are spoiled and will throw a temper tantrum if their IPad or phone stops working, or they will get depressed if someone dislikes their tik tok video... But these veterans here went out to save the world when they were young. Thank you and much respect from Denmark 🇩🇰
My Great Grandfather was part of the Filipino Battalion of the US Army serving here in where I reside now, Baguio. He fought bravely as a guerilla during the japanese occupation and paved the way for the Americans to retake the city of Baguio. I believe it was the 33rd Battalion who retook the city freeing my tribe, and the people of Baguio. I would be forever grateful to these men who served and died to preserve our freedom
@@colarguns Which camp was it sir? There are 4 camps here in and around Baguio respectively Camp Allen, Camp John Hay, Camp Del Pilar, Camp Dangwa. Maybe it was an old name.
How can These men walk around at their age with those big ass brass balls they have 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Divided we fall together we stand My fellow American brothers Let’s us not remember this lesson in combat like these brave men
You can say that a soccerplayer or a footballplayer or whatever sportsman is your hero, but these guys, these guys are the most impressive heros ever lived. I have never had any words for those guys about what heroic things they have done. Its nice to see these veterans coming here to visit the place were they fought and risked their life's for us, for the world. It unreal for me because I live so close tho the places and the cemeteries in this video and i can't imagine how awful it was in that time. I can't have more respect for those hero's.
@Oskar Dirlewanger The American dream isn't color specific. I worked construction for almost 30 yrs along side with so many first generation immigrants(all here legally). Some of the hardest working men ive ever met. I think America will be even better the day you take your last breath!
WWII veterans are the biggest bad asses out there, those guys went through a literal hell and over 70 years later they’re still going back there with a smile telling their stories, thank all of you for your service, the world wouldn’t be what it is today without you guys!
Such a powerful film. Truly the greatest generation. I could never imagine basic 18-20 year olds doing anything remotely close to what these hero’s did. Hopefully we never have to because of them, none of us know this kind of courage and selflessness and they will all be gone soon. We must show them true appreciation while we still can!
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The “Greatest Generation” knew what it was to sacrifice. Much more than the Boomer Generation and every single generation after. Today’s generation is soft and selfish; they could not match these men.
Our young men and women have practically never quit stepping up to do what these heroes did since the founding of this country. We're technically still fighting right now. Two servicemen were killed in Afghanistan just a bit ago.
I certainly hope, as a respondent said here that are military in uniform will respond in like to a similar need. I also believe that, but after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 almost every male and any females allowed at that time voluntarily signed up for service. It just wasn't right if you didn't and there wasn't a draft in Ww2 as I recall. Let's now look at 17 to 22 year old men and women now. Do you think they would meet the need? No video games out there when someone is trying to kill you. I tend to find some faults in the teachers in schools. The pretty much have free will to teach our children about responsibilities to freedom and atrocities to the poor and ethnic religions of another country or our own. Most of our soldiers in Ww2 had been through the suffering of the depression, no money, no place to live , and hunger. Everyone was poor. The current generation has not experienced that. How do you really think they will react in the same situation if Pearl was decimated today?
There is a reason they are called the greatest generation. They lived through the Great Depression and had nothing, then they were sent to Europe and Asia fight for everything! Thank you so much for your selfless sacrifice!!!!
Elroy Van der laan, first of all, you are confused. And thats totaly understandable. Your “holland” reverse to anchient Holland in the old days, like 1700 and 1800. During that period Holland was like a country, and everybody knew what “ holland “ meant. Now a day its best to call it The Netherlands. What J.L.H says is true. The 2 provinces are North and South Holland. Nevertheless your comment about being thankfull is awesome. Being proud of your country is a good thing. Im glad people like you still exist. Haveaniceday
@@w.5725 I know what you say but the Netherlands and Holland is still the same because the most off te people say Holland and Netherlands And yeah you right 50% but the other 50% is not true if you what's Love is in the air its a dutch serie then you hear that they say we com from Holland or in you mind The Netherlands I realy thank you for learning me this and you a nice day to men 👍
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God bless everyone single one of them!! We owe them more than we all can imagine! WW II started in Poland September 1st 1939. I was born in Poland, living in my second homeland now, USA. Served in USMC. May God bless all brave who fight for us!
POMMES 007 Ein Soldat von uns hat 1000 Mann in 9 Stunden mit dem MG42 wegrasiert des wär bei denen ein nationalheld. Ich mein der hat 1000 Mann oder mehr einfach absolut zerberstet in der Normandie
I'm a Marine and served from 01-06 in the Sandbox and witnessed some awful crap, But these men were the greatest of all time! Young, classy and all heart and soul. They are the greatest generation and I hope we made them proud before they leave us for ever. OOORah and Semper Fi gentlemen.
Thank you for your service.... I'm sure they both admire your service, and sad as they hoped by fighting, they would spare future generations what they went through...
@@Barnes466 You too. Hey, have you ever seen this miniseries called Band of Brothers? It's about an 101st Airborne Co. It was excellent because it didn't glamorize war and bravery. It showed it as young men surviving the horrors of war as a "band of brothers." One of the episodes was about Operation Market Garden. That was in Arnhem, Holland.
@@lewistasso8866 BoB was good but it was packed full of lies unfortunately. I wish it wasn't but Stephen Ambrose was not a truthful man. It is good that it raised awareness of the Airborne's part in liberating Europe, but it is a good example of how a bad historian can put fake history in the minds of so many people. Loved the series. Hate Ambrose.
Let me say that the brothers and sister I fought with in Iraq and Afghanistan didn't die for nothing. But that WW2 was the only war that made a difference in someone else's country. WW2 was the only war thatthe American politicians didn't shit all over the military and that the veterans got to come home proud and be remembered as heroes. what a god damn shame it's not always that way as it should be! Thank you for your service Liberators!
Brent Cowan a lot of people have freedoms they didn’t have previously because of our military’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thousands of girls across Afghanistan have the ability to attend school, something they didn’t have access to prior. Iraqi’s now vote in their politicians as never before under the oppressive rule of Sadam. Progress has been made.
I'm still proud of you, and your a hero to more people then you realize. You did what most won't, seen shit that you really didn't need to, and fought for the idea of helping others that needed it. You have my respect that is for damn sure. Thank you
Why the hell would people dislike this?!?!? These men saw the horrors of war, even worse then hell! Respect to this man, and every other soldier that sacrificed them selfs for freedom and their country. Every vet will be missed, and respected until the end of time.
Eighty-Second Patch on my shoulder Pick up your rifle and follow me I am airborne infantry. -Uncle Bill Played pool at the VFW with a grizzled, yet sharp as a tack veteran Sgt of the 82nd known to me only as 'Uncle Bill'. If this trip had been done before 2012, he would've been there I'm sure. Proud to have killed a few pints and breathed the same air as these heroes.
im born and raised in holland and i thank you for your service and what you did for my family, my people, my country and for me becouse without men like you whom has fought for everything i love ad the risk of your own life and i know i cant ever repay you for what you did but i can and am making people known what it had cost to make them free thank you for your service
It’s your job to keep their memories alive. Tell stories, let people know who they were and what they did. That is a valuable blessing and job. Your love for them means they will never be forgotten.
As a 18 year old I can’t imagine if I was born 80 years ago , and my brothers and friends going to battle will each other sacrificing lives and limbs. Respect to the veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a Veteran myself I give thanks to these men and all the ones before them and the ones still fighting now. It takes a rare type of person to sign up and fight for our great country. SEMPER FI.
It’s heros like this that made me want to join the 82nd air borne, I aspire to follow in the footsteps of the great men that cane before me. Thanks to all our veterans
Germany is proud of you, that the veterans fight against the dictatorship. I'm so happy to live in a Country with much human rights and freedom. And of course, that we now in a friendship with the allies.
"Thank you for getting us here." Good lord. What is a man who helped save the world from being overrun by Hitler got to say 'thank you' to anyone for? We can't give proper thanks to these gentlemen enough, but its because of the likes of them we have the freedom to try. "Like angels" indeed.
Had a beer with a ww2 vet from the battle of the bulge. He was a mortarman. This was after I had came back from deployment. I knew how special that was and I actually saved the bottles. He has since passed, but I will cherish that moment because he was the one who wanted a drink with me. I had no idea till we sat down who he was. My mom took care of him as a nurse and she told him about me. What a moment
During my 21 year military career THESE were the guys that I looked up to. I have four kids of my own and I always tell them that our WW2 Veterans are the greatest people to ever walk the Earth. There are no greater people than those men and women who stepped up to literally save the World.
Jason, don't forget the generation that came before them, their Fathers, for they were the leaders. The Eisenhower's, the Bradley's, the Patton's, the Nimitz's, the MacArthur's. The ones who fought and won that first great war and led these great men, their sons, to a victory that came at such a terrible cost. That last generation from the 19th century and all those of the 20th century will never be equaled, let alone surpassed.
God bless each one of them! American, Canadian, British, and all the rest of them! So thankfull what all these men did for my country!! 💚 from The Netherlands ✌🇳🇱
Man if there was a way to find the person who thumbs this down..why..no respect...thank you for making this happen for these heroes...i believe this will help them with closure and heal...
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To the sons and daughters of a generation born to be in war, my respect to you, no matter of what creed or flag. May you find piece in you to forget the horrors of war, carry on, you are loved by so many,....
My great grandfather fought In WW1 in France he was stationed at the Somme for most of the war, he didn’t talk much after he came back as my Nan tells us. War is cruel and despicable there are no real winners in the end. Just broken men who fought proudly and fiercely for their countries. I respect my Great Grandfather so much and I wish I could’ve meet him before the war changed him. May you rest in piece. Thank you all for the likes, but that’s not why I commented. I commented for his memory nothing more nothing less. thank you 🇬🇧
I remember my great grandfather telling stories about being on the Pacific front. He'd sometimes cry but never lost that pride in his eyes. Hell of a man and a hell of a generation.
I'm from Germany, so forgive me my bad English, if none of them showed up and fought for a free Europe the world in which I live today would be a completely different one, one in which I would not want to live so thanks to all of them
@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 are you that much of an idiot that you don't know that it's the elected officials that do those things? Are you seriously that narrow-minded?
I know that must be hard to say as a German. My Dad was drafted and fought in France and through Germany to the Austrian border. He was wounded twice and decorated for bravery. At wars end he was anxious to return to his civilian life, and he did. Unfortunately he was called into service again for the Korean War. After that was over he felt himself too old to restart a civilian life and elected to remain in the Army and completed a career in 1969 after having also served in the Vietnam War where he was decorated once again. During those years we were stationed in Karlsruhe from late 1959 through part of 1963. We met many fine German people and loved our stay in your country. We were there as The Wall went up and lived through many alerts where the danger of war with the Soviets loomed and my Dad's unit would have to leave for their defense positions along the Czech border. As military family dependents, we were issued thirty days of dried and canned food as well as water, to store in case of war and our Father being away....strangely enough...TO MAYBE FIGHT FOR GERMAN FREEDOM!!!! I know Germany lost WW2 and there was no doubt some bitterness about that and towards the U.S. and the allies. I do hope though that at least some Germans possibly are grateful and appreciate the sacrifices made by military members and familes of U.S. servicemen who have served...and continue to serve....in Germany and other European countries, seeking to keep the wolves on your Eastern borders at bay.
I have met some incredible people in my life. on my grandfather’s 96th birthday. I met a former German rifleman who surrendered to an American communication Corp. After the war he worked with the FBI and Interpol investigating the Munich massacre in 72’. He is a decade or so younger than my grandpa whom served in the Philippines. My grandpa passed away over ten years ago.
We owe our freedoms - every last one to those men. If the war had been lost, the good things we take for granted would not exist. Many of us would not exist. The fallen and those who survived, every last one., we can never repay except through remembering them and being grateful for our freedoms while we have them.
Our own kids here in the States wernt taught, and they have taken their freedoms for granted. The kids from Belgium and Holland were taught correctly. And it shows in the respect they show for these Veterans.
This generation of men and women are heroes true grit soilders who layed down everthing they had and owned for freedom of this nation and nations of others ....these are true americans ....thank you all for your service
If we are called back I believe there are still many in my generation that will answer the call. That patriotism and bravery has not died with them. Thanks to all these men who paid the ultimate price.
As a Dutch man in his thirties who has never known anything but peace and a united Europe this video truly brought tears to my eyes! These men are heroes ego can never be thanked enough! To realize that many didnt make it home and never got to see their 30th birthday, let alone their 96th just makes you realize more how much these guys have sacrificed for people they never met. I'm in awe of heroes like this guy! God bless them. Sidenote: as a european it baffles me to see how many modernday vets are treated in the states and end up with nothing . They served their country just like these guys...
@@kenhasibar2624 they let him kneel still because it's allowed but extremely disrespectful and immature and if you don't think that then you're what's wrong with America.
@@Geneawac That's all it takes for you to get upset about an American expressing his rights? You probably cry when Frosty loses his hat, too, huh? Go cry somewhere else. I bet your kids got participation trophies, and you celebrated their mediocrity.
Geneawac You do realize protesting is the most patriotic thing and American can do? You are the traitor for trying to suppress a fellow American’s constitutional right.
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When u put a piece like this together something that shows the men who fought the kids who have learned their history and the memorials. There isn't much more to say than well done. I got real emotional watching and that is rare unless its about the greatest generation or American history and our heroes in general. So I say again. WELL DONE!! And thank you
By my grandfather's account they rounded people, that were Jewish, and took all their belongings to include the close on their back and money in banks and homes. The only common factor between them was they were Jewish. They robbed and held people agianst their will at minimum. Poor, rich, children were all rounded up and imprisoned for percieved or actual financial crimes that the wealthy participated in. My grandfather saw the prisoners first hand, so I know it wasn't tv propaganda.thats not even talking about the deaths or how they occurred.
It's sad to think that all that they fought for, some people take it as if it always been this way its heartbreaking people should look up to them as heros and thank them every day for what they did we have freedom and we should take it as a gift because this gift is because of them nobody else, we should treat America as if they were watching us act on our free time...
@Blackrose8674 B Joe and Louise in a little shop on 3rd st in Brooklyn.
Sad that foreigners appreciate our veterans more then we here in America do.
Let's change that!
I agree, but I bet you have a different type gratitude when you loose your country for years and it's liberated. Liberated by many BRAVE souls.
I think you are wrong there mate. Most Yanks (no disrespect meant, its a term of endearment) love and appreciate their service men and women, past and present. The other crowd of losers are just more vocal than the silent majority. They gave their youth for us, and some of their comrades paid the ultimate price.
I feel like most Americans have a ton of respect for our veterans, you just see people who don't on the news more and stuff.
Not everyone in America. Only the ignorant.
We Dutch will never forget the sacrifices the American, Canadian, British and all the others made to liberate our country. Bless you all.
much love from canada
And may we never forget how the dutch and other occupied nations depicted the best of the human heart in. In defiance of tyranny and hope for a better day.
Canadians don't get enough credit for their part in the world wars
@@andersrobertsen7610 battle of the sheldt, Normandy breakout, d.day. dieppe, we remember.
SOMEONE MENTIONED US CANADIANS!! THANK YOU
Sad that this generation is on its way out. They’ll never be forgotten though.
Jarkko Louhe you are very very dumb. We fought protect Europe from evil. You are a terrible person
Martin Josh I agree, Iraq and Vietnam were unnecessary.
@@jarkkolouhe11 I would literally pay all my savings from the VA to see your reaction when a troll types some ignorant shit on UA-cam about the person that died saving your son/daughter from a sniper.
@@WilloPR stfu pussy
And the new generation spit on their grave damn shame
When I worked in a hardware store many veterans would come in, a handful from the second world war. I have no idea what made me special but they all seemed to favor me over the others. I've heard so many stories that I'm not entirely sure they've repeated since the war. One veteran had been to Iwo Jima and helped take the island. I asked him if ever wanted to see the sands of Iwo again. He said if wasn't so old he'd like to, my best friend in the navy had been stationed in Japan and actually brought home a small amount of sand from Iwo Jima, so I brought the sand with me to work for the next week hoping I'd catch Mr. Daniels. Sure enough 3 days later he came back in. So I told him I had something I'd like him to take a look at, as soon as I presented the container he looked me in the eyes and said "I could never forget that black sand, how did you find this son? I know you're good but not that good" I told him how i got it and he said "tell your buddy thank you for being a taxi for marines haha" I asked him if he'd like to feel the sand in his hand once more. He hugged me and said "son, you have no idea how long I've wanted to go back just to say goodbye to my friends and this is as good as it's getting" he stared at the sand for a little talking about his time on Iwo. I wonder if I should write down all the stories I've been told or let them stay between me and them. All I know is it's just made me appreciate them that much more. I've always loved history and these men lived it, it almost brings me to tears everytime they really start diving into detail.
I_Like_Space that is so beautiful
Jesus man. I don't know why that story hit me so hard. Got me over here sobbing. Former US Marine currently in Japan now.
Definitely write them down. You don't have to share them, but if only so you can remember them. If you do want to share them, then they are already written down.
@@damianramey5601 Sir, there are no FORMER Marines.
Once a Marine. Always a Marine!
Semper Fi, Devil Dog!
And to I-like-space. You would do them honor and a great service to write their stories
down.
Thank you for sharing this very special story.
@@whiterabbit-wo7hw sorry. Meant to say former active duty US Marine. Semper Fi brother.
Damn that got me when he said “If it weren’t for you I’d never been born.”
That's where I lost it too.
Where is that at?
Clint Gibson 4:20 if you didn’t find it already.
That hit me too. Side story my old man died 4 years ago. His military brother in nam happened to be working in my area so i helped hin by doing a side job for him. He literally got emotional and shared quite a few untold stories about my dad during the war while noticing traits of mine mirror his.
Ended our workday together by thanking him for pulling my dad back in that huey when they took fire and evasively moved position, throwing my dad from the chopper. His guy john, grabbed his radio strap and saved his life. Ended the day by shaking his hand and thanking him for grabbing that strap and giving me a chance at life.
joshx022 amazing story and glad you’re with us today.
Soon we will have none of them left. We never deserved men like them, but they stepped up and pulled us out of the fire all the same. Heroes, every last one of them.
Golvic
True. The last great generation of brave men. If the draft started today most young men would run and hide. The majority of these men lied about their age just so the could go fight.
Thank god for this generation!
@@Paul-id1kb I don't think that is a fair assumption, I'm certain that if we ever find ourselves in a situation like that again, a lot young people will answer the call of duty.
@@Paul-id1kb Some even committed suicide if they were not medically cleared.
My Uncle went to Germany 1/2 his company 18 and 19 year olds was killed. Never had a dance or a wedding may never owned a car. He never spoje much about it but i'm sure he had to do things that were in the line of duty. War is a misnommer for outright fighting to the death.
Stop calling them heroes, they genuinely don't like it when people do that. They were simply carrying out a job that they were trained to do. Doesn't mean you shouldn't show respect for them but they're just regular people. All the veterans I talk to hate being put on a pedestal and just want to be treated normally. You may think they're just being modest, but they really do mean it when they say they're not heroes.
They truly were the greatest generation. We owe them.
Amen!
We owe them big time
Why are they the greatest generation? 70-80% were drafted. Today 100% volunteer. Anyone who goes to war is the greatest generation.
@@flight2k5 But those 70%-80% had little to no choice and were around 18 years old. 100% volunteer is a strange statistic, but alas, god bless to everyone whom went to war.
Toby Snow yea they were drafted. They didn’t volunteer in droves. Today 100% volunteer. No draft. How hard is that to understand?
I salute this soldiers who still remembering their Fallen Comrades.
Sadly they would rather forgot a loooot of the stuff they still remember every day....
And salute the fallen to
Alles Mörder
when you join the military,your loyalty is more for your squadron then high command
I salute any soldier that fought for us
In memory of my grandpa. PFC William O Groover of the U.S. ARMY 28TH Infantry Division 110 Regiment Combat Team. Winner of the Bronze Star with valor distinction. You are my hero.
I just wanted to take the time to say that I appreciate what your grandfather did for us I think him for service to God and Country godspeed Soldier may you rest in peace
Pennsylvanian Heroes will never be forgotten. Remember the Bloody Bucket!
My grandfather also was 28th division 110th.
Landed d day plus 1
28th Infantry Division did not participate in D-Day.
@@oakpineranch I said plus 1
Means day after
My Grandfather served in the Wehrmacht and survived Stalingrad. His first days in war he served in greece as a Schirrmeister. Our Family was poor and most of the young man joined the Wehrmacht. As 1939 the second world war began, we had 17 Family members who carried our Familyname. 1945 was only my Grandfather left. Even after the end of this War he had no idea what was realy going on in Germany during the war. He was a good christian and a brave soldier. But everyone remembers the Wehrmacht soldiers as pure Evil. No one thanked him for the years he spend in this hell, no one cared for the nightmares he had for the rest of his life and no one wanted to hear his story. 1946 he was alone, woundet and ill without money or a Family. He never blamed anyone for what happened and fighted his way back in normal life. I thank God for the best grandpa a boy could have. May all the fallen Soldiers of both Word Wars rest in Peace.
It truly is a shame what the Wehrmacht went through. Just boys fighting for their country. We've met many of them on our trips and they are great men.
@@BestDefenseFoundation and then there are people calling the SS fanatics, wich mainly consisted of brainwashed Kids that had no choice from the start anyway. Yeah of coursew those kids are going to be "fanatics". Im going forward with this and im about so say what alot of people will be triggered over : You cant really say the SS were the evil root or the true evil force. The SS was also just a Tool of Brainwashed People that really just believed in their cause. Especially later in the War, when the SS was literally just a bunch of Hitler-Youth kids.
@@TheBlackfall234 I met a few SS vets and I can say they have a very "special" view. They don't believe facts and had their own storys. But hearing what happens to them, and how their were treaded and educated.....these men are really badass. And they wants to be respected. One carrys a Medal on my Grandfathers 85. Birthday. The jewish part of the Familie wasn't amused😅.
Finland remembers our waffenbruders.
Still Die Wehrmacht were absolutely not a bunch of good guys, regardless of the individual. As a group terrifying, destructive and horrible acts of war against non-combatants.
Those men may old and feeble now but 75 years ago they beat the crap out of the mightiest war machine ever created. I salute you gentleman. HOOYAH from a navyman.
Don't forget to give credit to all the allies, as nobody could stand up to the mightiest war machine alone. The Russians themselves tried in world war 1 but ended up surrendering.
@Jude Barz FUCK You!!...
I am in no way belittling the sacrifice of the American soldiers, but people in the West all too easily forget that it was the Russians who truly stopped the Germans. Yes, without British blockade, and lend lease and other material aid from the US, Russia night not have triumphed. But remember, the Americans invaded in June 1944. The Eastern front had already been grinding for nearly 4 years. The Americans were in Europe for less than 1, and the Germans only put up a token resistance. Three quarters of German total war losses were in the East. They were already being shoved back by the time the Americans arrived. Another thing to keep in mind. All war is a hell that no one should experience, but the nature can be different. The Americans fought to push the Germans out of Western Europe. The Germans and Russians fought literally for the extinction of the other. This changes the nature of the fighting, and causes it to descend far beyond an already unimaginable hell. Again, I am not pointing fingers, or taking away from anyone. I just want to make sure that people, especially us Americans, understand ww2 as clearly as we can.
@Jude Barz wow, I wish you could say that to my face!
Mightiest war machine out of school boys and old men, lack of equipment, crippled economy and war tired population. Yeah that must be the mightiest war machine of all times.
"I wouldn't not have been born if it wasn't because of you."
That hits deep.
@TheGovernor2003 He said the truth.
@TheGovernor2003 looks like someone learned their history on TikTok
@TheGovernor2003Go back to school governor and pick up some historylessons, by jove. I urgently advise you to see a doctor
@TheGovernor2003So your history lessons learned you, that the Soviets liberated all of Europe and that the Allied forces had nothing to do with this? Brilliant. And why the US got involved in WW 2? Never heard of Pearl Harbor?
This is phenomenal and it’s disgusting more people haven’t watched it
Its disgusting ppl disliked it
Its a shame
Something tells me that many more people have watched this great video/tribute than it shows. We all know that google/youtube will not show the true numbers about a pro-American video in todays communist world favored by political hacks...
@@jacobgilbert2010 Exactly. Amen.
This just showed up in my recommended list. So you were being disgusted with me for not seeing a video I had no idea existed.
My grandfather is a WW2 and Korean veteran, he's still alive at 98. He along with all the other generations are the bravest Americans.
Cherish the memories you have with him. Not all of us are blessed to have such an honor.
would love to hear his stories. their generation is slowly fading..
He's now 99, will turn 100 January 2021 but not doing well. I hope and pray for just a little more time with him.
Scott Couch what a hero
Please give him my best.
Its like Angels coming from heaven to save the world. Thank You for your service. The price you paid for the freedom of the world shall never be forgotten.
Sad thing is a lot of the younger generation has forgot the cost it took for them to have their freedom now. I don’t think they hardly cover it in history class anymore. I salute all the men who have fought and died and lived so I can have freedom.
And we need The Angels from heaven again to save the world again.
Oh yes it is allready forgotten, every historical place must be touristic, the local habbit must go, and our polite politics sell everything what is left
True heroes, no doubt. But the war itself was fought for reasons and interests that in the end had very little to do with the interests of common European or western people in general. Look around what's happening in Europe and ask yourself, is everything now ok? Are cities liberated then now safe places for people when the winning ideology of WWII is bringing in terrorism, ethnic conflict, sexual crime etc. in record numbers? Individual European countries have very little say over their own matters and all the real power is in the hands of bureaucrats in Brussels.
@@karwamake6918 Ah yes they did liberate all of it ! Europe fucked it all up again !
When the guy said his mother seen them coming and they were just like angels and then the fella that said if it wasn't for you I would have never been born... It really got me. Could you imagine being in the position those people were in and for abunch of young American men to show up and liberate you.. How that would feel. This makes me very proud to be American.
Bevzilla88 Don’t forget the British and the Canadians :-)
Same here; my grandfather was about to be transported to germany for labour; before entering the train it (station) was attacked by an aeroplane, thus he could escape.
Jackster shame that your Wehrmacht lost and you are still salty :-)
Jackster ; these things work both ways..
@Jackster lol you wouldn't be typing this if America left us the fuck alone after defeating the Nazi's. Read up on some history pal
When I walk past a cemetery I feel sad , when I walk past a military cemetery I feel proud and gratefull.
May we never forget who died and lived saving and freeing our country and more important our freedom
@Richard Rykard having the right to free speech and a non oppresive democratic government
@Richard Rykard How about doing whatever you like instead of kissing some Nazi official's ass and living in fear, not knowing if you'll be alive the next day?
As a Desert Storm veteran, I salute you. Bought me to tears in 3 seconds. Touching...
Wild West
Thank you too. My dad was in the British Royal Corps of Transport (Now the Royal Logistical Corps) during DS and was constantly in the thick of shit. Glad you’re safe!
Thank you for your service
Thank you for you service
Wild West thank you for your Service my dad was in the Iraq war I just hate how ppl don’t respect are vets much even tho they fought for are freedom
Thank you for your service
That was powerful when this gentleman brushed dirty on his comrades tombstone.
It was probably sand from the beaches where most of the other troops landed. These guys got dropped in.
It is indeed the sand of the beaches.. Been to this graveyard.. And it's breathtaking
Pascal Pasveer is it Colleville Sur-Mer bc i’ve been there a week ago it is unbeliveble...💔
Sand highlights. Amazing Powerful
Very powerful.
I wish WW2 veterans could live forever. The generation that saved the world is almost gone
Soon the Korean War vets are gonna be next 😞
I doubt they would want to see, what has become.
Sorry im late to reply but the worst thing is that the holocaust denying is already increasing, can you imagine in another two generations when no witnesses are alive anymore? Sad sad future in that regard./
Nobody comes within a bulls roar of what these men accomplished at such a young age.
I have been saying that for years. Since I was a teenager if I start to think life is too hard or I want to give up on something I immediately think of what these guys had to go through. That usually stops my bitching right quick
Couldn’t of said it better... exactly what people need to hear
WW1, Vietnam, Korean war, Afghanistan, Soviet-afghan war
QUAGMIREvsLUKE great way to think about everything and put it in perspective. No matter what happens someone has it harder. Too see your fellow comrades die and too fight and battle like these warriors is something I don’t have the balls too do. Every Former Veteran or Current veteran should have the respect of every single one of us.
@@attaboydouche3729 ww2
It pisses me off as a Brit that people in my country don’t understand the sacrifice that British US Canadian and other allied nations made during the war, people literally asked why should care it happened 75 years ago
Ask them if they speak German. if they say no, reply "that's why"
Really? I've never heard anyone say that they don't care.
I can honestly say I have never heard anyone say they don't care
@@21dibs21dibs Here in the US I have heard many people say that they do not care, however there are also many who do.
Archieaj03 Bahaha, it doesn’t matter because it’s 75 years ago? Ask them if they feel the same about nazism and the holocaust! It was 75 years ago- doesn’t matter!!!
When your daughters call the Kardashians their heroes or your sons call Ninja for their hero please show them this video and remind them these are the real heroes.
they can have multiple heroes you know
Good to know that you think you have the right to tell a child who they should or shouldn't look up too
@@Zmantheburger they may have as many heroes as they want, but to include a ditsy tv bitch as a hero is a little lame imo. Theses are real heroes. Not a Kardashian
Hell even their teacher (Well not the liberal loonie ones) or a police officer is more of a hero than kids look up to now.
Father Michael prolly all be dead by then cause nuclear war lol
I live in a free Denmark because of those brave men. Thank you! I salute you.🇺🇸🇩🇰
Just found this by accident. My father said Holland was his first Battle. He was with the 84th Infantry Division (Railsplitters/Tank Destroyers) he received his first purple heart and bronze star in Holland. The second ones were during his last battle during the Battle of the Buldge where he was torn up behind German lines by what looked like heavy machine gun rounds judging from his wounds. He was running a message when he was cut down. He laid out there all night unconscious (Jan.4 1945) He was retrieved the next morning after his unit advanced. Even still, he said Holland was the worst battle because his unit, and the Germans where he was, ran out of ammunition and relied on hand-to-hand fighting. He told me about tree burst also from the 88's something you don't hear much about. Another thing I learned from him was how they took pill boxes. Talk about insane. Something else you don't hear much about. He received disability of course so he'd work under-the-table doing house painting to help support us and he'd take me along to help out. I had a real interest and pried any info I could from him traveling around in his 67 Chevy step-side work truck.
aerostock1 my Wife’s grandfather was a Railsplitter also. He passed before She and I started dating, but I have copies of all his letters home.
@@banjoon My Dad remarried when late in life and his wife, who I haven't had contact with since his funeral in 2002, has his metals and
the only photo of him from that time when he was in training. Hold onto the letters. They're part of history thats largely forgotten. I'm assuming, that all Railsplitters in WW2 fought with the 1st Army which wasn't as well remembered in history here in the US as Patton's 3rd Army or Bradley's 2nd Army.
First off thank them for there service on this country
You should watch Band of Brothers. The Bulge episode gives a good idea of what the soldiers had to deal with, including a tree shelling.
I was a member of the 84th Division in the 1980’s when it was a Reserve Training Division. What a Great history the 84th had in WWII.
I am a 68 year old disabled American veteran. I simply can not watch this without breaking down in tears.
The emotions & pride are intense. All these men are my heroes!
I volunteered in 69 because I wanted to be like them. They are the bravest most honorable men around. Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart & soul. I love you all.
Thank you for your service Mr. Brymer.
Glenn Brymer thank you for your service kind sir
And Vietnam was a mess
Thank you for your service sir
Nice
These men were and will always be the greatest generation our nation has ever had! God bless you all and god bless America.
Thy are the greatest we have ever had. To bad it doesn't rub of on this generation.
That’s very presumptive of you to say that there won’t be any other generations of higher grade. you can’t know what has not happened.
From the Great Depression... They became the Greatest Generation..
Or your generation mary
Le'ts also not forget the german troops, they had been brainwashed by a war machine. They deserve credit for fighting in one of the deadliest conflicts in HISTORY, you need to realize that not just the americans get credit for liberating europe, so does the germans.
Greatest generation ever. They were mostly young boys, risking everything in order to save us all. Many young people today don’t understand that they have everything to thank these veterans for. Many young people today are spoiled and will throw a temper tantrum if their IPad or phone stops working, or they will get depressed if someone dislikes their tik tok video... But these veterans here went out to save the world when they were young. Thank you and much respect from Denmark 🇩🇰
My Great Grandfather was part of the Filipino Battalion of the US Army serving here in where I reside now, Baguio. He fought bravely as a guerilla during the japanese occupation and paved the way for the Americans to retake the city of Baguio. I believe it was the 33rd Battalion who retook the city freeing my tribe, and the people of Baguio. I would be forever grateful to these men who served and died to preserve our freedom
Beautiful words brother never let their memory die out 💙
My mistake, It was the 33rd ID who retook the city
Baguio is beautiful! Miss PI, I was stationed there for a few months at Camp Tamez. Salamat Po!
Actually if memory serves, my Dad who was there in that, told me that the Army Calvary released their last horses there.
@@colarguns Which camp was it sir? There are 4 camps here in and around Baguio respectively Camp Allen, Camp John Hay, Camp Del Pilar, Camp Dangwa. Maybe it was an old name.
In the Netherlands we are stil grateful for the the freedom! Thanks for you're service sir
How can These men walk around at their age with those big ass brass balls they have
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Divided we fall together we stand
My fellow American brothers
Let’s us not remember this lesson in combat like these brave men
“...cast iron balls and that ain’t all,
Airborne, airborne best of all.
Am I right or wrong?
Am I right or wrong?
Those are very humble words of yours
they have been walking with those big brass balls since the first day of combat they faced.
They’ve been carrying those shiny brass balls their entire lives. They’re used to it.
God bless you brother!
Freedom is Not free,But these Veterans paid for you.
I served and am a combat veteran myself and I couldn't give these men of men enough respect. I love those men. Thank you. 🇺🇲
That was hard to hold back the tears. Just shows freedom is never free. It costs blood. "we shall remember them"
Thank you Donnie Edwards for your foundation. As a Chiefs fan, you continue to make us proud!!
Great job Donnie. I'm not a chiefs fan, but brother, I'm your fan.
You can say that a soccerplayer or a footballplayer or whatever sportsman is your hero, but these guys, these guys are the most impressive heros ever lived. I have never had any words for those guys about what heroic things they have done. Its nice to see these veterans coming here to visit the place were they fought and risked their life's for us, for the world. It unreal for me because I live so close tho the places and the cemeteries in this video and i can't imagine how awful it was in that time. I can't have more respect for those hero's.
This is why I stand during the pledge and national anthem!
@Trumptard Jr Aka Your Mama's Boo Your comment makes me think that you dont respect his opinion on standing or a national anthem.
Everyone should!!!
I was born in 64'... i've lived the American dream because of these men and its still going!! I thank God every day for their courage and resolve!!
@Oskar Dirlewanger The American dream isn't color specific. I worked construction for almost 30 yrs along side with so many first generation immigrants(all here legally). Some of the hardest working men ive ever met. I think America will be even better the day you take your last breath!
@@natecampisi7715 you're making a big mistake
mic jam yeah I’ll just delete my comment
mic jam I realized that😅
WWII veterans are the biggest bad asses out there, those guys went through a literal hell and over 70 years later they’re still going back there with a smile telling their stories, thank all of you for your service, the world wouldn’t be what it is today without you guys!
Such a powerful film. Truly the greatest generation. I could never imagine basic 18-20 year olds doing anything remotely close to what these hero’s did. Hopefully we never have to because of them, none of us know this kind of courage and selflessness and they will all be gone soon. We must show them true appreciation while we still can!
The “Greatest Generation” knew what it was to sacrifice. Much more than the Boomer Generation and every single generation after. Today’s generation is soft and selfish; they could not match these men.
Our young men and women have practically never quit stepping up to do what these heroes did since the founding of this country. We're technically still fighting right now. Two servicemen were killed in Afghanistan just a bit ago.
Our military men and women would donthe same today. It can be hard to see at times, but there are still men and women who would answer the call.
I certainly hope, as a respondent said here that are military in uniform will respond in like to a similar need. I also believe that, but after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 almost every male and any females allowed at that time voluntarily signed up for service. It just wasn't right if you didn't and there wasn't a draft in Ww2 as I recall. Let's now look at 17 to 22 year old men and women now. Do you think they would meet the need? No video games out there when someone is trying to kill you. I tend to find some faults in the teachers in schools. The pretty much have free will to teach our children about responsibilities to freedom and atrocities to the poor and ethnic religions of another country or our own. Most of our soldiers in Ww2 had been through the suffering of the depression, no money, no place to live , and hunger. Everyone was poor. The current generation has not experienced that. How do you really think they will react in the same situation if Pearl was decimated today?
just back from Omaha beach and the cemetery overlooking the beach. I was speechless. Nobody spoke. Incredible sacrifice. Thank you
There is a reason they are called the greatest generation. They lived through the Great Depression and had nothing, then they were sent to Europe and Asia fight for everything! Thank you so much for your selfless sacrifice!!!!
see this is Holland my country This is the reason why we so thankfull for everything ❤❤❤
Holland is not our country. the Netherlands is. Holland are just 2 provinces and you should know that as a Dutch person
@@sergiocr2720 How is it the same? And you shouldn't call people asshole just because you don't agree, You should use facts.
Elroy Van der laan, first of all, you are confused. And thats totaly understandable. Your “holland” reverse to anchient Holland in the old days, like 1700 and 1800. During that period Holland was like a country, and everybody knew what “ holland “ meant. Now a day its best to call it The Netherlands. What J.L.H says is true. The 2 provinces are North and South Holland. Nevertheless your comment about being thankfull is awesome. Being proud of your country is a good thing. Im glad people like you still exist. Haveaniceday
@@lucv.r6207 www.diffen.com/difference/Holland_vs_Netherlands
@@w.5725 I know what you say but the Netherlands and Holland is still the same because the most off te people say Holland and Netherlands And yeah you right 50% but the other 50% is not true if you what's Love is in the air its a dutch serie then you hear that they say we com from Holland or in you mind The Netherlands I realy thank you for learning me this and you a nice day to men 👍
Honestly don’t think these men get enough credit on how mentally and physically tough they are. These are our real life heroes
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Impossible not to have tears at some point during this! 🖤👊🏼🇺🇸
God bless everyone single one of them!!
We owe them more than we all can imagine!
WW II started in Poland September 1st 1939. I was born in Poland, living in my second homeland now, USA. Served in USMC.
May God bless all brave who fight for us!
And we never get a festival for our veterans.
Semper!
POMMES 007 Ein Soldat von uns hat 1000 Mann in 9 Stunden mit dem MG42 wegrasiert des wär bei denen ein nationalheld. Ich mein der hat 1000 Mann oder mehr einfach absolut zerberstet in der Normandie
@@DaveDiaz89 isso alter des sag ich auch immer!
POMMES 007 Diese ganzen Helden von den Amis waren doch eh nur in der extremen Überzahl. Die besseren Kämpfer waren wir 🤷🏼♂️
I'm a Marine and served from 01-06 in the Sandbox and witnessed some awful crap, But these men were the greatest of all time! Young, classy and all heart and soul. They are the greatest generation and I hope we made them proud before they leave us for ever. OOORah and Semper Fi gentlemen.
Thank you for your service.... I'm sure they both admire your service, and sad as they hoped by fighting, they would spare future generations what they went through...
just like angels, guardian angels. Thanks.
these guys are the reasons I'm proud to be American
@TheGovernor2003Educate yourself. You seem to be a sour loser that blaims his own failing on the world.
@TheGovernor2003 Move to Germany then and gtfo here.
My grandfather was in that battle in the Netherlands, German Army, captured by those mans.
Great Respect on both sides.
Screaming Eagles and All Americans!! 101st and 82nd. Band of Brothers. History will not forget you.
@@Barnes466 No, of course not. History isn't made up. It's all in the books.
@@Barnes466 You too. Hey, have you ever seen this miniseries called Band of Brothers? It's about an 101st Airborne Co. It was excellent because it didn't glamorize war and bravery. It showed it as young men surviving the horrors of war as a "band of brothers." One of the episodes was about Operation Market Garden. That was in Arnhem, Holland.
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@@lewistasso8866 BoB was good but it was packed full of lies unfortunately. I wish it wasn't but Stephen Ambrose was not a truthful man. It is good that it raised awareness of the Airborne's part in liberating Europe, but it is a good example of how a bad historian can put fake history in the minds of so many people. Loved the series. Hate Ambrose.
Greatest series I have ever seen.
Let me say that the brothers and sister I fought with in Iraq and Afghanistan didn't die for nothing. But that WW2 was the only war that made a difference in someone else's country. WW2 was the only war thatthe American politicians didn't shit all over the military and that the veterans got to come home proud and be remembered as heroes. what a god damn shame it's not always that way as it should be! Thank you for your service Liberators!
Brent Cowan a lot of people have freedoms they didn’t have previously because of our military’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thousands of girls across Afghanistan have the ability to attend school, something they didn’t have access to prior. Iraqi’s now vote in their politicians as never before under the oppressive rule of Sadam. Progress has been made.
I feel.much the same about my service in Ghazni, Afghanistan. I was 29ID. But not like these guys. Greatest generation.
The beauty of ww2 that it was true.
But after ww2 no war was true.
I'm still proud of you, and your a hero to more people then you realize. You did what most won't, seen shit that you really didn't need to, and fought for the idea of helping others that needed it. You have my respect that is for damn sure. Thank you
Brent Cowan my husband fought in desert storm. They liberated Kuwait. That’s something helping people in a different country.
Why the hell would people dislike this?!?!? These men saw the horrors of war, even worse then hell! Respect to this man, and every other soldier that sacrificed them selfs for freedom and their country. Every vet will be missed, and respected until the end of time.
we will NEVER forget the sacrifice , respect from England
I will always remember these veterans and my great grandfather
Same here as long as I’m alive I’ll spread the word of their sacrifice
And this is why I love my country and I’m proud to live in it🇺🇸
I'm an Irish man and I love seeing these videos, these were great men for what they did without them Europe wouldn't be what it is today
Amazing work! Freedom is never free! A lot of blood was spilled for what we have today. We should always remember that.
usnwildcat nope we have forgotten.
Greetings from Texas
Israel Moreno so we make sure to remind ourselves from time to time😉 greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭🤙
Eighty-Second
Patch on my shoulder
Pick up your rifle and follow me
I am airborne infantry.
-Uncle Bill
Played pool at the VFW with a grizzled, yet sharp as a tack veteran Sgt of the 82nd known to me only as 'Uncle Bill'. If this trip had been done before 2012, he would've been there I'm sure. Proud to have killed a few pints and breathed the same air as these heroes.
im born and raised in holland and i thank you for your service and what you did for my family, my people, my country and for me becouse without men like you whom has fought for everything i love ad the risk of your own life
and i know i cant ever repay you for what you did but i can and am making people known what it had cost to make them free
thank you for your service
"I wonder what I'm doing here, and why I'm not with my brothers" That is the same survivors guilt I feel to this day.
My father too. The only survivor to come back to NZ in one piece, from his original company. Whole in body but not in mind.
It’s your job to keep their memories alive. Tell stories, let people know who they were and what they did. That is a valuable blessing and job. Your love for them means they will never be forgotten.
I tell my kids these are what true heroes look like. Remeber them always.
As a 18 year old I can’t imagine if I was born 80 years ago , and my brothers and friends going to battle will each other sacrificing lives and limbs.
Respect to the veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a Veteran myself I give thanks to these men and all the ones before them and the ones still fighting now. It takes a rare type of person to sign up and fight for our great country. SEMPER FI.
Big respect to Donnie and his team,for looking after our veterans. .👍
"Soldier" by "Fleurie"
Just in case anyone else wants to know the music.
Thanks
I love you lol thank you. I’m about to sample it into lofi hip hop 👌🏽
Max S. Thank you sir.
Now I know what to avoid, what annoying music. Takes away from the video.
Thank you!!
It’s heros like this that made me want to join the 82nd air borne, I aspire to follow in the footsteps of the great men that cane before me. Thanks to all our veterans
Go for it!
what kind of people dislike this video? I seriously do not understand it.
ww_scott like seriously bro😢😐
Prob BC of the music
Nazi Trumptard supporters
Maybe the Germans?? Idk.
@@2380Shaw ha trump supporters actually love America. Unlike Hillary supporters like you.
Germany is proud of you, that the veterans fight against the dictatorship. I'm so happy to live in a Country with much human rights and freedom. And of course, that we now in a friendship with the allies.
I got goosebumps at the beginning when they are singing Blood Upon the Risers! Still being sung in the Army today!
That song goes to show ya, that those guys had to be just a tad bit crazy.... Lol!!!
"Thank you for getting us here." Good lord. What is a man who helped save the world from being overrun by Hitler got to say 'thank you' to anyone for? We can't give proper thanks to these gentlemen enough, but its because of the likes of them we have the freedom to try. "Like angels" indeed.
Had a beer with a ww2 vet from the battle of the bulge. He was a mortarman. This was after I had came back from deployment. I knew how special that was and I actually saved the bottles. He has since passed, but I will cherish that moment because he was the one who wanted a drink with me. I had no idea till we sat down who he was. My mom took care of him as a nurse and she told him about me. What a moment
I look at young punks today who think they're tough - they have no idea what the word means.
Amen. I concur, Bruce. What defines courage were these men to a T.
The perfect examples of America’s best
@Oskar Dirlewanger Okay buddy
@Oskar Dirlewanger GOOD fuck trump
@Oskar Dirlewanger Just to make this clear to everyone you are a NAZI
@@robvoncken2565 not everyone you don’t like is a nazi, he is just making stuff up. I just ignore it.
During my 21 year military career THESE were the guys that I looked up to. I have four kids of my own and I always tell them that our WW2 Veterans are the greatest people to ever walk the Earth. There are no greater people than those men and women who stepped up to literally save the World.
Jason, don't forget the generation that came before them, their Fathers, for they were the leaders. The Eisenhower's, the Bradley's, the Patton's, the Nimitz's, the MacArthur's. The ones who fought and won that first great war and led these great men, their sons, to a victory that came at such a terrible cost. That last generation from the 19th century and all those of the 20th century will never be equaled, let alone surpassed.
God bless each one of them! American, Canadian, British, and all the rest of them! So thankfull what all these men did for my country!! 💚 from The Netherlands ✌🇳🇱
Incredibly powerful. Much respect to the greatest generation. 🇺🇸 🇳🇱
Man if there was a way to find the person who thumbs this down..why..no respect...thank you for making this happen for these heroes...i believe this will help them with closure and heal...
What got me was the guy talking about his mother seeing them and the “if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be born”
Hit me hard too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! If you haven't seen our new Battlefield Return video, check it out and share! 75th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands ua-cam.com/video/k8AmXSUIyp8/v-deo.html
No veteran should be forgotten
To the sons and daughters of a generation born to be in war, my respect to you, no matter of what creed or flag. May you find piece in you to forget the horrors of war, carry on, you are loved by so many,....
My great grandfather fought In WW1 in France he was stationed at the Somme for most of the war, he didn’t talk much after he came back as my Nan tells us. War is cruel and despicable there are no real winners in the end. Just broken men who fought proudly and fiercely for their countries. I respect my Great Grandfather so much and I wish I could’ve meet him before the war changed him. May you rest in piece.
Thank you all for the likes, but that’s not why I commented. I commented for his memory nothing more nothing less. thank you 🇬🇧
My opah and his friend saved a American pilot that crashed in Holland and they took him to the hospital
God bless him. Respekt von einem Amerkanisch cousin.
@@Jake_Steiner that's german but it's a nice gesture anyways
Once a soldier, always a soldier. This is beautiful. Sends a chill down my spine. That is the very meaning of touching. Never forget.
Thanks brave souls, always respected the soldiers that put their life down for a country they have never even heard of before.
I remember my great grandfather telling stories about being on the Pacific front. He'd sometimes cry but never lost that pride in his eyes. Hell of a man and a hell of a generation.
honor and respect for these brave warriors
Some people don't but i respect them
Many thanks from the Netherlands to the heroes that liberated our country. You will never be forgotten, I enjoy my freedom every second!
How could anyone, for any reason, dislike this video
I'm from Germany, so forgive me my bad English, if none of them showed up and fought for a free Europe the world in which I live today would be a completely different one, one in which I would not want to live so thanks to all of them
@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 are you that much of an idiot that you don't know that it's the elected officials that do those things? Are you seriously that narrow-minded?
@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776
You didn't do shit and you wouldn't do shit, pussy.
I know that must be hard to say as a German. My Dad was drafted and fought in France and through Germany to the Austrian border. He was wounded twice and decorated for bravery. At wars end he was anxious to return to his civilian life, and he did. Unfortunately he was called into service again for the Korean War. After that was over he felt himself too old to restart a civilian life and elected to remain in the Army and completed a career in 1969 after having also served in the Vietnam War where he was decorated once again. During those years we were stationed in Karlsruhe from late 1959 through part of 1963. We met many fine German people and loved our stay in your country. We were there as The Wall went up and lived through many alerts where the danger of war with the Soviets loomed and my Dad's unit would have to leave for their defense positions along the Czech border. As military family dependents, we were issued thirty days of dried and canned food as well as water, to store in case of war and our Father being away....strangely enough...TO MAYBE FIGHT FOR GERMAN FREEDOM!!!! I know Germany lost WW2 and there was no doubt some bitterness about that and towards the U.S. and the allies. I do hope though that at least some Germans possibly are grateful and appreciate the sacrifices made by military members and familes of U.S. servicemen who have served...and continue to serve....in Germany and other European countries, seeking to keep the wolves on your Eastern borders at bay.
@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 good grief.
I have met some incredible people in my life. on my grandfather’s 96th birthday. I met a former German rifleman who surrendered to an American communication Corp. After the war he worked with the FBI and Interpol investigating the Munich massacre in 72’. He is a decade or so younger than my grandpa whom served in the Philippines. My grandpa passed away over ten years ago.
We owe our freedoms - every last one to those men. If the war had been lost, the good things we take for granted would not exist. Many of us would not exist. The fallen and those who survived, every last one., we can never repay except through remembering them and being grateful for our freedoms while we have them.
Thankyou to any Soldier who helped save my country ( Holland / The Netherlands ) i appreciate it alot!
- Mike
Our own kids here in the States wernt taught, and they have taken their freedoms for granted. The kids from Belgium and Holland were taught correctly. And it shows in the respect they show for these Veterans.
Made me so proud to be a an American Veteran. God Bless these true American Heroes of Freedom.
This generation of men and women are heroes true grit soilders who layed down everthing they had and owned for freedom of this nation and nations of others ....these are true americans ....thank you all for your service
My dad was a glider pilot. He flew into Sicily,Normandy, Southern France, Nijmegen and Eindhoven. Won the DFC...
These guys have huge set’s of balls. I thank every former/current veteran from the bottom of my heart.
If we are called back I believe there are still many in my generation that will answer the call. That patriotism and bravery has not died with them. Thanks to all these men who paid the ultimate price.
As a Dutch man in his thirties who has never known anything but peace and a united Europe this video truly brought tears to my eyes! These men are heroes ego can never be thanked enough! To realize that many didnt make it home and never got to see their 30th birthday, let alone their 96th just makes you realize more how much these guys have sacrificed for people they never met. I'm in awe of heroes like this guy! God bless them.
Sidenote: as a european it baffles me to see how many modernday vets are treated in the states and end up with nothing . They served their country just like these guys...
finally a football player know understands patriotism isnt kneeling during the national anthem or trampeling the flag.
It's exactly that.
Or are you applying the 1st Amendment only to your feel-good stories?
@@kenhasibar2624 they let him kneel still because it's allowed but extremely disrespectful and immature and if you don't think that then you're what's wrong with America.
@@Geneawac That's all it takes for you to get upset about an American expressing his rights? You probably cry when Frosty loses his hat, too, huh? Go cry somewhere else. I bet your kids got participation trophies, and you celebrated their mediocrity.
Geneawac You do realize protesting is the most patriotic thing and American can do? You are the traitor for trying to suppress a fellow American’s constitutional right.
@@kenhasibar2624 you are a disloyal prick & a disrespectful one at that. 🖕