Giant Killer
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- At just 4 feet 9 inches Richard J Flaherty was a giant of a soldier. He was determined to join the army despite being too short. Once in the army he was mercilessly bullied and called names such as Private Mighty Mouse. But despite all the setbacks he was a tough recruit and eventually won the respect of the other men. Exceptionally brave and tough he excelled in the jungles of Vietnam, going behind enemy lines to save men that were trapped and isolated. Serving in many theaters of war, he ended up homeless when he met David Yuzuk, a Miami police officer who put the Giant Killer's life story onto paper.
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It's shameful and embarrassing that so many US veterans end up homeless.
They don't use the GI Bill and VA benefits properly.
@@belluh-1huey102 I’m sure that happens in some cases, but the VA sucks at it’s job and often doesn’t help when it’s really needed (i.e. PTSD treatment)
They do get there benefits ( whatever scraps ) but are conditioned to live in hell , so a U.S city street is paradise
@@belluh-1huey102 It’s hard when the war turns your mind to goop and your countrymen hate you
@@RoseUnseen no street in any country is paradise
As a short man myself, it's stories like these that give me the inspiration to keep myself in martial arts. I may be small, but if this man can serve in Vietnam, then I know I can get myself that black belt.
You got this Brother!
Good luck man!
Go for it dog, it took me a decade but I did fencing and got to the point where getting gold at tourneys was an everyday occurrence, you’ve got this chief :)
I'm 6 foot tall and was always jealous of my short weightlifting bro for how quickly his gains became crazy looking. He had less humerus to stretch that bicep across.
Goodluck man waiting for update when you get black belt
Richard wrote to a congressman asking to join the army. The congressman passed on his request to the army despite his height. Fortunately, an unknown three-star general who learned about this short soldier's determination to join the army approved it as he was impressed
Plus, Richard joining the army was his dream
Yes joining the military was his dream he came from a family of military heroes. His cousin Homer Wise earned the Medal of Honor in WWII.
Jesus loves ya all and He wants you to turn to Him and repent, it’s your choice if you want to or not.
what a legend....such a sad end to an incredible life
true
but 69..nice
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 troll?
@@Timo0469 nah it is the truth America is like Germamy During Ww2 Basiclly the North is rightous
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 hes a legend
A genuine hero/badass thrown in jail for possessing a silencer? There’s gotta be a cover up…
Looking at how the "hit and run" was portrayed, that seems to be the implication.
it was a real thing back then. Blame Reagan for giving the ATF unlimited power after splitting from the IRS. Unchecked by anyone, and fully backed by the House and half-backed by the senate and half-backed by the supreme court, who basically made a statement that congress may issue a 100000% tax on items if they choose to and that the ATF are free to interpret the law to their own benefits to make prosecution of all much quicker.
Silencers should be deregulated in my opinion, it's literally hearing protection but attached to your gun. Damn NFA
MIB's be hunting, but homeboy died a brave man, still...
"they had silencers, so we had to burn their women and children alive"
- the ATF 1993
In WW1 the British had 'Bantam' Battalions comprising of short men, from mining towns. There's a wartime photo somewhere showing one of them handing over his section of the line to a soldier in a Guards Battalion, where you had to be over 6ft to join.
Great story Yarnhub, & a very brave & determined man. Such a shame the governments don't realise what they have.
I had no idea the British empire had an actual dwarf battalion
This was one of history's greatest David vs Goliath clashes. Sometimes, the greatest enemy doesn't have a physical weapon to be threatening.
What about the original David vs Goliath
fighting with god on your side wins all the battle he dont care if your small nor big he helps and loves all who calls to him as savior and repents
@@Onistuwa then he makes you homeless and hits you with a car.
@@MariogamingMario thats fiction
@@caspar508 its not dummy its true for sure just wait till the rapture because if you tell a lie you can feel guilt and the truth will come out so don't say that
There's a man in my neighborhood, Mr. Cole, who was 5'1" when he served in Vietnam. He doesn't talk about his time in the field if he can help it, but he's a really pleasant guy to chat with. (And with me at 6'2" talking to him kinda does feel like David and Goliath sometimes.)
Except he is the goliath
Can't believe that is how people (rather, the government) would actually treat a war hero after their years of service and sacrifices.
Sadly, I can believe it. America has never really treated its veterans the way they deserve.
Lots of private citizens don't care about veterans when they are out too.
Hero? He went to a third world country to murder poor people. Whats "hero" about that? You think it was a computer game?
These veterans deserve to be tortured for fighting for the Americans in Vietnam
Stories like this break my heart man. The Vietnam generation got screwed over big time. Never again!
The heroic giant killer that died at 69. What a legend.
Yes he was RIP Captain...
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This is why you should never make fun of short people. What a brave soldier :)
The true reason is that your balls are in easy reach to be punched. 😂
You should never make fun of your fellow soldier
@@bruhism173 that's true :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!
tiktok girls be like: nooOoOOo short boys are boring
My wife is 4'-9" and her farm raised fighting weight was 92 pounds. The bigger bullies at her high school only messed with her once. She was not someone you wanted to piss off.
Then I have me a new enemy to piss off
If you’re raised on a farm, it seems like size isn’t a factor in how strong you are, only how hard you work! 😂
@Frumentarii don’t know how that’s relevant to what they were talking about, but that’s definitely relevant now.
This doesn't tell the whole story about his ending which some suspect was an assassination: "After Flaherty’s death, Yuzuk kept digging, researching, and confirming. He located witnesses and found documentation in a storage unit that revealed that even while homeless, Flaherty was still conducting clandestine missions around the world-Cambodia, Iraq, Jordan, Venezuela-but who was he working for? The CIA? Private contractors? Or were his missions something much darker? "
The only difference between Jack Reacher (fictional) and Richard Flaherty (real) is height and mass. Fighting spirit, determination, and dedication to the mission and to the men he commanded are the same. I'd follow a guy like Flaherty into the gates of Hell if that was the mission.
Richard James Flaherty (November 28, 1945 - May 9, 2015) was a Captain in the United States Army who served in the Vietnam War. Due to his small stature (he was just 4'9" tall), he was known as "The Giant Killer". He was the shortest US serviceman in history.
Just goes to show that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. People thought this guy's size would be a limitation but he turned it into an asset. What a great story and an incredible life this man lead. Thank you for bringing us this story, Yarnhub.
Thank you Jordan for caring about Captain Flaherty's story!
Great story it’s so sad that a true hero was homeless. R.I.P Giant killer…
He deserved everything that came against him he isnt a hero he is a criminal a NVA vet or Vc vets are heroes and only them
Thank you!
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@@mjatriumxironreign8969 good for you. Do you want a cookie or a medal 🎖????
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As an animator myself, I'm truly astonished at the frequency you are able to put out these ever longer videos.
Not only do they look pleasant with your visual style, but despite some jankyness the animations rarely break immersion, I am sure most people wouldn't even notice. And on top of that you have excellent narration too: truly, what you guys are doing is incredible.
Keep it up :)
My grandfather was once in the war and what is saw was unbelievable he saw a 50 kids all hanged up onto a tree which he says the kids that were hanged up had been skinned alive which is very sad. Thank you for your service grandpa❤️
Man you put into words what I couldn't describe. It's amusing seeing the animations get a bit janky at times, but still, they don't break the flow nor the immersion. It's amazing.
@@Adriansdr07 you're grampa sounds like a fake Navy 🦭 telling bar stories to biker chicks.
white ppl and Backhanded compliments
“Aiming for his groin”
Knuckles: “The groin is the weakest spot!”
Sonic: “Stop saying groin!”
Out of context:IM THE GROIN
groin.
This guy was crazy! Not only was he a crazy war hero who then worked for the CIA to fight crime, but he died at the age of 69…. Nice.
As a short person, with a disability and use a power wheelchair to get around, I completely understand what this man had to cope with, both in the military and in private life. So sad to see that his life ended so ignominiously. 😢
Its still no excuse to go the a third world country and kill people just to prove "manhood". Just because he was a dwarf doesnt make it less of a crime
You'd probably be taller if not for the wheelchair.
Thank you
I love this channel. It makes history seem fun, some other channels just go like, "blah blah blah" but Yarnhub say it in a way that makes it entertaining, keep it up!
You’re absolutely right.
Yeah, everything seems like an action adventure movie
I think you cant concentrate
I've heard of this guy before. He might've been small. But he was a badass no doubt. Shame about what happened to him. I do hope a movie is made about him one day. But I don't know who would play him.
Brad Pitt of course, for 3 million
We hope so too!
"If you can't break him, you gonna have to keep him."
Hey Yarnhub, could you make a video about the USS Iowa, BB-61? My grandfather was on the ship, he was a machinist mate, 1st class.
Yea l would like that too
The whole Iowa class deserves their own videos
On their patreon you can pay to have your own custom video however as it's unique animation so it's quite expensive. Really gives you insight into how much effort goes into these videos and how expensive animation can become. It's astonishing we get this kind of content for free
I walked on Iowas decks and all inside it
It’s a amazing ship
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Ah yes, a most realistic depiction of the Vietnamese Rambo in his natural habitat.
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Vietnamese Chuck Norris with a double Ak 🤣👌
That one kid when they unlock a machine gun
"That guy was strong even holding a m16 and holding it like a small wood"
This is such an inspiring story, I wish he had lived longer.
may his wish become a true .
I wish a NVA soldier had caught him and put him in HANOI to be tortured for fighting on the bad side of the Vietnam war
Much of history was built on the shoulders of giants.
This guy kills them.
Rest in Peace, o ye great lads of the conflicted times.
Richard would have liked that comment!
@@TheGiantKillerOfficial A toast to ye, ye great embodiment of the lad
I love how good the vegetation looks! Great job guys
What in the world happens that leads to heroes like this dying penniless and homeless? It’s completely unacceptable.
No it serves him well, its a murderer, do you like pedos aswell?
Its pathetic how this country treats our veterans
That's true bro
Dynamite comes in small packages.
Our troops fought bravely and always will. God bless America!
Really? very "brave" to go to a third world country to kill people, whats so "brave" about that?
I dunno about America or the rest of the world but in Britain we have an old saying...
"it's not the size of the dog in the fight which matters, but the size of the fight in the dog."
Flaherty proved it once again.
God rest his soul.
yea that saying isnt from the UK 🤣
its a Mark Twain quote
So glad I came by to watch, you guys never disappoint.
This is like David and Goliath but it's in a different timeline😂😂😂
I like your efforts yarnhub :) I'm not sure if you have a team or doing it alone but good job
3:12 good sound effects 😆
I truly feel a big step up in animations with this one! It felt like I was watching an amazing TV show! Emotions and movements are more and more realistic, and so many details, like the slow mo shivering of tree canopy when helis hovered by, make these stories so enjoyable to watch! I’m a huge fan, keep educating us with this amazing content!
This man was a American Hero! He was homeless and murdered.
To the killer, you are going to Hell you bastard! Your a coward!
Why am I finding so many people having my pfp color and first name-
Hero? murdered? you was in the car?
@@milomoli2830 bummer
@@briancooper2112 what?
The movements are getting more complex by each video without dropping in quality. Well done! Keep up the good work!
He should get his movie... Time and time again we see these sad stories about veterans. Why can't the American government pay for a small apartment and food for these hero's??? Its mind-blowing!!!! For shames sake, Americans should speak up. It's crazy to think about... love the channel ❤.
We hope he does get a movie and the truth his PTSD was so bad at his older age he had trouble living indoors
aww we need a movie of him!
Don't forget to have brad pitt play him
This man is ah national treasure. Sad he wasn't treasured. Giant killer 👏👏👏. I salute you sir
My man went to the army, participated in the Vietnam war, joined CIA, hunted down drug cartels, got arrested and died as a 69 year old like a true chad that he was.
Little man with a big life story!
Homelessness, especially homelessness among veterans is a serious issue that needs to be addressed in the US and canada. It needs to stop, these heroes deserve better from their countries who they gave everything to!
Man these vids just keep pouring in. Quantity and quality at its best ain't it?
Watch a recent video from a Marine titled “Being short in the Marines.” In it the Marine talks about small men are much better geared for their job and he would actually prefer when it comes to doing the job. He also talked about how a tiny Filipino NCO was one of the most feared and respected dudes he knew in the Marines.
Man , those little Filipinos mean business. I worked with some of them many years ago. Size don't mean nothing. They're tough as they come.
Dang yarnhub with every video you get better and better
Richard J. Flaherty was born with a rare blood disease that severely stunted his growth. His doctors predicted he would only grow to the height of 4-foot-7 inches and suffer from a lifetime of physical ailments. Richard defied their predictions and instead grew to 4-Foot-9 and 97-Pounds.
Coming from a family of military heroes Richard also wanted to do his part and serve his country. Most people laughed at the idea and all the military branches turned him down due to size requirements. But that didn't deter Richard he spent the next 3 years letter writing letters until he finally received a medical waiver. With the waiver the Army finally allowed him to join... but no one ever believed he would even make it through basic training.
His uniforms didn't fit, the equipment was too big, and he was required to carry a back pack during long marches that was almost the same weight as he was. Because of his leg length marching in step with the rest of his company was incredibly difficult but Richard kept up. All the obstacle courses were built for average size men but Flaherty with a little ingenuity conquered them all. No rules were ever changed for Richard...either he would sink or swim.
Richard Flaherty didn't just make it through basic training he would volunteer to become an elite paratrooper, a Screaming Eagle with the 101st Airborne. When he jumped out of planes the instructors would have to strap machine gun parts to his legs to help his descent so he wouldn't "float away" due to his weight. He was then accepted into Officer Candidate School and graduated in 1968 as a 2nd Lieutenant. Richard then deployed to Vietnam just in time to fight and lead his platoon in some of the bloodiest battles of the war the, "Tet Offensive."
After several months of fighting on the front lines many officers would accept assignments in the rear away from combat but not Richard. He would request to be transferred to Echo Company to be a Platoon leader in a RECON unit which engaged in dangerous search and destroy missions deep into enemy territory. By the time his first tour in Vietnam was finished, Richard Flaherty would receive The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, & 2 Purple Hearts for his bravery.
If you think that's where Richard's story ends think again. Richard would return to the US and try for something even more impossible he would attempt to become an elite Green Beret with the 3rd Special Forces Group. Richard would not only complete his Green Beret training but he would be promoted to the rank of Captain and serve the 46th Company based in Thailand where some of their clandestine missions into Pink Zones "across the fence" and are still not talked about or declassified.
As incredible as all his accomplishments seem that's just the first half of his life story as his next chapters of undercover operations around the world seem closer to something out of a Tom Clancy book.
To learn more about the unbelievable life of America's smallest soldier please check out The Giant Killer book and documentary. Both are available worldwide. The book can be ordered on Amazon & Walmart as a Paperback, Audiobook, eBook and Hardcover.
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Flaherty Military Bio:
Special Forces Capt. Richard J. Flaherty AKA The Giant Killer - In December of 1967, was sent to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. He served as a Platoon Leader with companies B, C, and D and as a Recon Platoon Leader with Echo company.
In January of 1969, he returned to CONUS and attended the Special Forces School at Fort Bragg and was then assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group. Later that year he returned to South East Asia with the 46th Special Forces Company A-110 in Camp Pawai, Lopburi Thailand.
Captain Flaherty earned The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, Gallantry Cross W/Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, 3 Overseas Bars, Sharpshooter Badge W/Rifle Bar, Air Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service badge.
I think I watched this in Simple History. But it’s still good
They laughed at David just before he took Goliath out! The laughing stop and the naysayers ran!
You know, Mighty Mouse, despite being used to bully him, is a pretty accurate name.
Thank you very much for the touching story!
Damn it man, he served honorably and went through hell for his country and this is how his story ends? This is too cruel...
But even with a lifetime of betrayal and disappointments he never lost faith in his country.
@@TheGiantKillerOfficial He didn't deserve this.
Heroes like him deserve so much better than what our country does to them… we are free because of them, and owe them more than we can ever hope to pay. God rest his soul.
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think of a creative comment instead of this sht
Already morning here lol
What an amazing story of determination and guts....This man was fearless....His life after official duty was so sad though......RIP Richard Flaherty
died at age 69 he lived a good life hopefully in heaven.
69, hmmmm
Sry pal heaven doesn’t exist
I am obligated to say NICE.
@ IlllIIlIlllIl Heroes gotta go somewhere
@@zzaronn their believes mat3.
Reminds me of a speech made by a retired navy seal admiral.
"Everyone laughed at their tiny swimming shoes but noone was laughting when trying to keep up with them when swimming or paddling their boat.
It's the short people you need to be afraid of when you're in a fight.
Toughest guy I ever worked with in the military was 4 foot 11, mad as they come but an awesome, tough and reliable lad. Would fight by his side anytime again
Its not the size of the dog in the fight....Its the size of the fight in the dog.
what da dog doing?
@@ohshootaratmcmuffinstiengh4857 sniffin its rear, ofc
Most dangerous weapon a soldier can have is his mind and he had that superb mindset. Sad to see how US treats its soldiers
He seems like the kind of person one would blindly follow into battle. A real professional
His men all said the same thing.
Short on height,but big in courage!!!!!
IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT,IT'S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG!!!!!!
As a wise man once said, “All soldiers don’t die they just faid away.”
Vietnam vets never die the just go deeper into the jungle...
The dont die the just faid away in the jungle
That story broke my heart. Shame on the Veterans Administration. Shame on the President.
When those Vietnam vets came home the government and most citizens turned their backs on these men. We are all to blame for the mistreatment they received.
He maybe short but he has the face of a movie star and braver than all man and woman
Imagine how much grief this guy took growing up. He could have crumbled. Instead he turned to steel.
Very true thank you!
Dude had crazy stories and his final year of life was 69?! Epic
Every Star Wars fan felt something when he said 501st
I had to replay that part to make sure I heard that right.
7:15 😂 🤣
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Im a really big fan of your animation. I started watching you about 6 months ago and i got so addicted of your videos that ive watched them all
Your great fan - ToT
Drill Instructor is USMC, Drill Seargent is Army
I am a 6'4" 250 lbs US Marine. (1982-1986) I have a brother-in-law this size who is a Third Degree Black Belt in Karate. I won't fight him. I would lose. Semper Fidelis Giant Killer.🦅🌎⚓
Trust me Richard wouldn't have wanted to fight you either Semper Fi and TYFYS brother!
A truly astounding story and animation, Bravo Yarnhub
10:16 all i can think of is just fortunate son playing 😂
A hero, a legend, died at age 69, real legend
Hero? How?
It's a govt. failure to have let this hero down. Very sad.
our Giant Killer came just to get hit by a car a hit and run this man did it all.
This is how our country takes care of its veterans, it’s workers….it’s people. If you don’t see the classism, you’re not paying attention.
A true tail of David and Goliath
2:51 Love how men back then knew how to T-pose
This is not quite Brad Pitt, but I'd argue its even better
That was a sad story, shameful how Unfit Sam threw him away
Goofy grape was a flavor of a KOOLAID type drink back in the 60's, definitely have to be a friendly to know that one.
What an amazing bittersweet story!
Thank you!
Thank You for showing us how his life ended. I'd never heard of this guy before. Self Medicating after the Craziness...
Keep it up, Yarnhub! Lovein’ your work. Idk heo you pump out these videos so fast!
When ever you guys see a Vietnam veteran dont forget to tell them, welcome home
Haven’t watched in a while, but I love how you’re starting to act as the actual characters, it makes it more…lighthearted hearing the narrator impersonate a drill sergeant.
Edit: 7:16 THE DOOMSLAYER
I haven't watched the video yet, but by the thumbnail I can already tell its gonna be a good one.
Again, the quality of those animations is awesome. And you had me with the title.
But It's funny, that you mention the recoilless rifle there only to animate it having a huge recoil. :D But that's just a joke, I like the video.
I'd love to see yarnhub cover the bomber mafia and specially Curtis lemay's bombing of Tokyo
That napalm did some damage
Dam the animations keep geting better and better!
I knew a guy who was maybe five-foot-nothing, a weightlifter, wrestler, and competitive sailor. Under no circumstances would I dream of messing with that guy. He was nerdy, balding, with eyeglasses, so people would often underestimate him.
The smallest GI in the history
Every new recruit should see a short video about Flaherty at the beginning of Basic Training. If someone so small can complete Infantry training with an M-14 rifle, then there is no excuse for you to be quitting or failing basic training with you being normal size and carrying a rifle only half the weight of his. Either that or Flaherty's Basic Training picture should be posted in every barracks so people can see his small stature and know that he succeeded. Remove their excuses for failure until they can blame nothing but themselves. What an excellent role model he is !
This was a great story with a sad ending, reminds me or Ira Hays.