Alvin York and Audie Murphy men born and raised in the south. I'm 73 yrs old born and raised in Tennessee and Always have taken pride in these great Southern Soldiers!!
#21. He grew the mustache after the war ended. #22. He used a Colt 1911 pistol during his fight with the Germans not a Luger as shown in the movie. #23. He and his unit were issued 1917 Enfield rifles, but Alvin decided the 1903 Springfield was a better rifle. He somehow acquired one and used it to great effect against the Germans. This fact the movie got right.
As a MOH recipient, the US Army gave this hero the ultimate insult with the M247 DIVAD, Named the SGT YORK. The Army in cahoots with FORD produced this vehicle with known faults that were covered up for production. Production started in 1983 and the entire program was canceled in 1985. The Army tried desperately to cover up the deficencies of the M247, but the word got out that it was an inferior product, and it was canceled.
When I was a police officer, I was sitting with two juveniles that I had arrested waiting on their parents to retrieve them at the station. I asked them if they knew who Audie Murphy was. One replied: "I know who Eddie Murphy is." That told me all that I needed to know about young folks of that era.
When someone is alive, U shd say Alvin York received the "MOH." If the person is KIA, U shd say he has been awarded the "MOH," bcz he is no longer alive 2 receive a medal. Never say earned or won a medal. Tks.😊
Have visited the area many times. Road horses in the Valley Of The 3 Forks. Beautiful Area. Also he was a true Christian and Gentleman. 🙏
Alvin York and Audie Murphy men born and raised in the south. I'm 73 yrs old born and raised in Tennessee and Always have taken pride in these great Southern Soldiers!!
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#21. He grew the mustache after the war ended. #22. He used a Colt 1911 pistol during his fight with the Germans not a Luger as shown in the movie. #23. He and his unit were issued 1917 Enfield rifles, but Alvin decided the 1903 Springfield was a better rifle. He somehow acquired one and used it to great effect against the Germans. This fact the movie got right.
@@johngaither9263 Incredible contribution and knowledge on the subject, thank you very much.😀
As a MOH recipient, the US Army gave this hero the ultimate insult with the M247 DIVAD, Named the SGT YORK. The Army in cahoots with FORD produced this vehicle with known faults that were covered up for production. Production started in 1983 and the entire program was canceled in 1985. The Army tried desperately to cover up the deficencies of the M247, but the word got out that it was an inferior product, and it was canceled.
He used 1917 Enfield not a Springfield
And how many young people today even know who Alvin York is, or Audie Murphy? They are being blotted out of history. (Sigh.)
When I was a police officer, I was sitting with two juveniles that I had arrested waiting on their parents to retrieve them at the station. I asked them if they knew who Audie Murphy was. One replied: "I know who Eddie Murphy is." That told me all that I needed to know about young folks of that era.
Terrible computer voice. Ridiculous illustrations: at 2:18, a rifle with detachable magazine and a spike coming out of the muzzle.
When someone is alive, U shd say Alvin York received the "MOH."
If the person is KIA, U shd say he has been awarded the "MOH," bcz he is no longer alive 2 receive a medal.
Never say earned or won a medal. Tks.😊
Thank you for the observation, you are right.