Ex-Military Chinese Dad React to 'Saving Private Ryan' for the First Time | Movie Reaction
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We watched the movie with Chinese subtitles. i removed to edit this video since having 2 subtitles on top of eachother would be illegible.
i cant believe you actually need to pin a comment to clarify this. just how stupid are people who asked if you watched it with subs and that one guy who actually thought you showed him a movie without subs.
You are awesome
There we go, i was looking for this
George, thank you for bringing your dad along for this reaction. His insights into what it was really like for him add an extra level of depth. /salute
Here is a copy of the letter sent to mrs. bixby by Abraham Lincoln
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.
Dear Madam,--
I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
A. Lincoln
If your dad is a tank operator I think he'd (at the very least) be interested in the movie "Fury" following a single tank crew in WW2.
His dad would love Fury....
That movie is unrealistic
You can tell that you've never been in the military because you romanticize it. Veterans don't always want to watch films about war
Fury is awful
Seconded Fury. Surprisingly good film.
Mad respect to your father, George. Appreciate you sharing his reaction with us.
Your father's presence and comments have been invaluable. I thank you both!
Props to you and your dad George, his emotional reactions made me feel this movie even more .👍👍
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Was coming to the comments to say the exact same thing. Thanks for sharing this with us, George.
As a veteran I really appreciate your Father sharing his experience. Many thanks to you and your Dad for sharing this with us.
"War is brutal" "Peace is the most important thing", is so powerfull to hear that from veterans, mad respect for your father!
Dictatorship and war are both pointless, but often times, the only way to get rid of dictatorship is war. One precludes the other. We need to prevent dictatorship to prevent war. We seem really bad at this.
War is not pointless. Millions of people have died in war so we could enjoy the freedoms we have now. I don’t think you used the correct word.
Single mans's ambitions of power and ability to make a nation to follow him blindly into cruelty of war is always amasing.. not saying any particular nation or west or east is better.. but resources of this planet is running low to support us even in time of peace.. using them to fight eachother is just wastefull and meaningless. Humanity should learn to work together, cos this planet is all we got. but no.. we fight for stupid reasons. everyone should watch "pale blue dot" and just think how stupid it is to fight over resources in this tiny planet
I hope he sees Hacksaw Ridge, Glory and full metal jacket someday I love hearing his perspective.
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It would be pointless if we were enlightened and evolved, but alas, we're not. We are doomed to repeat the same lessons and trials over and over again until something changes and we stop putting malevolent narcissists on the thrones of civilization.
US Combat Veteran here. Your dad spoke some of the truest things during this video. You always remember the friends you fought with, and peace is most important. Much respect to your father.
10:00 sounds like he was describing George H.W bush when he was the only one that eacaped
been 20 years and still remember the ones that were closest to me names
Can I ask you something, just because I'm so curious?
What would you respond to people saying that war is necessary for boys to become men?
@@ThePowerofYeti its not war itself that causes that alot of things you go through in the military make you have to toughen up and learn to control emotions that normally would get you killed in a situation and prevent your ability to respond quickly it re-writes the fight or flight for alot of people that never were really driven to have to stand up for themselves or others as in the military the only people watching your back are the guys to your left and the right
@@ThePowerofYeti I would prefer my boys find hardship and overcome it through other sources. Becoming a man is just being able to take care of your family, and being kind, but not afraid to fight when needed. You can learn all of those lessons outside of war. War teaches you 2 things in my opinion. 1. People are willing to kill you. 2. You are willing to kill people. Those are lessons that will live with you forever, but can also be taught in a very well-run self-defense course, and a survival course.
All that being said... I'm a complete hypocrite because I think the military is what turned me into the person I am today. War being a part of that. So, do I regret it? No. Do I want that to be the ceremony that my country members need to partake in to grow into who they should be? No. I'm sorry I don't have a better answer.
Even through the language barrier I could hear your father's empathy, experience, and wisdom. Reading what he said just confirmed it. Thank you and your father for this reaction!
During the landing scenes, you could see he wasnt enjoying having to watch so much death, again...
yeah just makes you realize we're all the same.
@@DekkarJr Most definitely. It’s always strange to me how similar we are, yet some claim difference.
I’m willing to bet, this man could relate more with a US vet, than many of his own countrymen and vice versa.
The simple fact that we can have completely different languages and cultures, yet we develop words with the very same concepts and meaning.
Most people, just want to give their kids what they did not have, a good/safe place with opportunity and fairness. For hard work to be rewarded.
In fact, plenty of Chinese just like Americans question their own government, get upset and frustrated with it, and the 1%ers for manipulating the population to infight.
But the problem is like this:
You can talk the most shit to your sibling or best friend. But if a stranger even throws a softball criticism their way, you’d go ape shit even if you just finished insulting them.
People act this way with their nations too.
Even though we all understand ours is not the best, that no perfect system exists.
But the most important thing is for governments to continue to go through evolution. The alternative is Revolution aka War & Deaths of innocents.
This movie already makes me cry my eyes out, but reading your dad's stories man, it completely broke me. George, your dad is an incredibly strong man.
I always tear up when the mother collapses on the porch, knowing why the officer and a priest are there.
@@northwestkiwi7742 Me too, every time it just crushes my heart.
@@northwestkiwi7742 And, don't forget, she thinks they're there because ONE son has died.
I'm from Finland and my grandfather was also a veteran so it must have had some effect on me as well. I rarely cry but saving private ryan and the band of brothers all ways make me cry. I even started watering watching this reaction.
The knife scene really disturbs me. The first time I watched it, that scene stuck with me for days.
It was humbling to hear your father speak so openly about his experiences. There’s a lot of talk about rivalry between China and the US today. Your father sharing his stories and his constant reminder that peace is the most important thing to maintain reminds me that even if there’s competition between the countries, both have to pursue a path that avoids war. Neither country, neither people deserve that devastation and harm.
Too bad Hollywood and the MSM have created all these false narratives surrounding China and demonizing Chinese that most Americans have no idea of the history that the people have gone through and endured.
Agreed❤
As in any conflict.......The conflict is started by those who will not be fighting.
That depends. Many resistance movements often consist of those willing to take the shots.@@BugnOutLLC
There are no winners in war. Everyone loses.
Near the beginning of the movie, when you said, "Shooting people who surrendered," the scene is unexpectedly more tragic. Those men are actually shouting something like, "Don't shoot, we're not German, we're Czechs who were forced to be here!" but it's in Czech, so the guys who shot them don't understand. I don't speak Czech, but it's an easter egg that is often mentioned.
Well, they could also have been Czech-Germans (some of which were happy about the annexation of Sudetenland/German part of Czechoslovakia) who just used it as a last minute excuse in hopes of survival. An instance like this, that I do find quite tragic, is how some German Luftwaffe (air force) pilots ended up being guards at concentration camps because towards the end Germany didn't have enough planes for their pilots, and the SS guards at the camps were deemed more motivated for fighting at the frontlines. So in a matter of months, some Germans went from being pilots to guarding camps (unwillingly) and when the camps were liberated they were treated (executed/tortured) as if they were SS volunteers who had been guarding these camps the whole war. They even had their own insignia (a swastika with an extra leg/finger/line), but I doubt the Soviets or the Americans would know it meant they were last-minute replacements for the actual guards...
@@AlphaChinoz The "I was just following orders, I didn't want to be there" argument falls about a light-year short when used by anyone who was guarding concentration camps.
@@teamredshirt Well tbf they couldn't really refuse without some undoubtedly harsh consequences. I don't think most people would if they were I that position.
My own father (US Soldier, fought in Vietnam) watched this reaction with me. I’ve been given specific instructions to comment:
Please pass along to your Dad, from one soldier to another, how much he appreciated this reaction. And yes, let’s keep the peace.
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Your Dad is the bomb. Every word he uttered was from the heart. Only a man who's been in the thick of things can want peace so bad. Your whole reaction was very moving to watch.
“Everyone I see someone bleed, I think about my friend…” that was rough to hear (read)
Same here... what an amazingly powerful thing to convey. I hope he knows how much it meant for me to hear such a thing.
Especially when he said Thats why we need world peace.
Oh man. Im really sitting here nearly in tears listening to the dad say "doesnt matter the culture or people...war is the same for those who experience it: brutal."
So true.
As an U.S. vet myself,I have great respect for you father. We were in the service at the same time just different places..
As a war vet myself when your father makes a face I know EXACTLY what he's thinking. Combat is a universal language.
it's weird isn't it? noticed the same....AATW
@@canton25 AATW!
AATW? Army All The Way?
@@Briselance Airborne All the Way. 82nd Airborne motto
I used to watch war movies with my dad. He served for 20 years and then I served. We were always close, but we got a lot closer when I served. I finally understood him and his service. I was rained on, froze in the snow, walked dozens and dozens of miles, went over seas twice.
I was like “Pop, I get it man….”
RIP Larry 02/19/2023
My father was in the military for 32 years and I miss him for who he was .I'm so sorry for your loss.
He must be so proud of you.
I’m sure he is smiling down at you right now.
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RIP to all fallen soldiers. We are all used by the system to fight THEIR wars. Always the poor and young who fight while the rich and old stay in their mansions deciding what else to do that will only in more death. It's so sad.
The soldiers you thought about were the Sullivan Brothers (5) who died during a sea battle. It was tragic and resulted in changing the assignments of siblings serving in that war. It was sobering to see your fathers reaction. Only those who have seen combat can really understand. I served from 72 to 76. I'm 70 yr's old, but that time still haunts me.
They named a ship after them. USS The Sullivans
Also, the Elementary School on Yokosuka Navy Base in Japan is named after the Sullivan Brothers. Both of my daughters went to that school while I was in the Navy stationed in Yokosuka.
Also a movie based on the event think it's called the fighting Sullivan's older movie like 50s
Thought this was based on the Niland brothers.
Please thank your father for sharing with us. As a Vietnam veteran, still suffering PTSD and a lifetime of separation from family and friends, I found his words familiar and his hope for peace comforting. It’s good to know that other people throughout the world that have been in combat understand what is really important. There may be hope for all of us yet.
Thank you for your service. My father and brothers were vets. My father served in Korea. My brothers during Desert Storm. God bless you and keep you. ❤
Welcome home, brother. Thank you. Semper Fidelis.
Welcome home soldier. I know times wasn't the same because my grandpa was in nam, But I just want you to know I love you, and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Yep China went into Nam not long after we got out. It didn't go too well for them either. In fact that was the last time the Chinese military saw live combat.
Your Pop had me tearing up a few times... Not only did your Father return from war but he defeated the demons preventing himself from raising a fine young man. Everytime your dad said "the world needs peace" hit me so hard. You guys were great and thank you translating.
It's always the actual veteran who want peace and the jingoistic "support our troops" civilians who think war is at all necessary.
The surest way to become a pacifist is to join the infantry. - Bill Maudlin
@@DerHammerSpricht if a man wants peace he must be prepared for war
I loved how stoic his reaction was. At first I didn't think it'd be a good reaction but I watched it all the way through and I really admire how he looked at the soldiers in the film. He was also very informative with facts and stuff about how the tactics were and what was going on.
The son was good at respectfully drawing it out of him as well cus you could tell he's kind of a man of few words lol xD
This may be the best reaction CineBinge has ever put out. So sad that war is a universal language, but glad to hear your dad’s story and his calls for peace
An older Chinese veteran's take on American war movies like this is extremely interesting, one of the cooler Saving Private Ryan reactions out there for sure.
it actually gave me chills seeing how your father at the beginning of the video was in a good mood and stuff but then as soon as the battle scene starts he just gets a cold blank expression on his face probably because this was reminding him of something he lived through
As a combat vet I really got a full sense of your father's anguish while watching some of the scenes. Recovering from the sadness and sorrow of combat is very hard and some never do. Respect to your father for being so grounded and filled with empathy after his experiences in war.
Same here
My grandpa was in the Army and never recovered from the sorrow and sadness, he never would talk about it. I never really understood why because my other Grandpa was in the Navy and loved telling stories, but I realized that my Grandpa in the Navy didn’t see the people that he killed unlike my Grandpa in the Army, so when I figured that out it made complete sense to me.
@@ShyAnn291 I knew a guy whose ship was hit by a kamikaze and he was not happy at all talking about it.
@@SavageHenry777 I bet he wasn’t.
Welcome home soldier. My big brother passed from injuries sustained in Iraq. I'm turning 30 now and i just enlisted myself giving up a 120,000$/ year oil and gas job because i just have that calling to be a part of something my brother was. I love you and all other vets, major respect to you.
Till Valhalla CPL Wine. I miss you
I haven’t even started this past the one minute mark, but I do just want to say, I think it’s very cool to branch out a little bit, and include your father in one of these videos, and going through all the hard work of having to subtitle everything. It’s really appreciated and I think this video will be a great addition to your channel.
Seconding this sentiment. Really cool and really appreciate you both sharing with us.
A lot of the anecdotes your dad told throughout the movie were eerily similar to my experiences as a US Marine in Afghanistan in 2010. Please tell him that I appreciate his willingness to react to this with you. Even though I don’t speak his language, I’d love to have a beer and cigar with him. 😊
Your dad seems like an immensely respectful man.
I don’t care which side he fought for, or when.
Nobody really “chooses” anyway.
Truly one of the greatest reaction videos I’ve ever seen. Your father was awesome. He instantly seemed comfortable, interested, empathetic and insightful. The language barrier was not an issue at all. Would love to see more with you guys someday.
Agree. Very good. ❤
This is probably my favourite reaction to film ever. Speaking Cantonese myself, it was fascinating to hear your Dad's incredible heart-wrenching accounts! Thank You Sir, for sharing with us! ❤
wow this was Cantonese? Cool. (Assumed it was Mandarin).
@@thedisciple516 nah, it sounds very different than mandarin. (but obviously if you don't speak either language and haven't had much contact with them, then you won't hear the difference)
@@PAWfessionalTennis Yeah I know they're very different and not mutually intelligable.. just assumed it was Mandarin I guess b/c that's what a majority of Chinese people speak.
@@thedisciple516 yeah, it makes sense
@@PAWfessionalTennis Yeah, I think mandarin is a bit harder on the ears for nonspeakers, sharper sounding anyways.
My dad was in the Hungarian Army in the early 50s before the Revolution. He always said, "Never serve in a tank, you don't expect it but it's the worst, most vulnerable position to be in on a battlefield ever except for submarines."
It depends on which war. In WW2 they had the best survivability rate.
But after modern weapons came along... Yeah its not a nice place to be in the big slow target. Armor is not as effective as it used to be.
@@Coyote27981
Submarine is waaaay worse imo.
Navy was also preety bad in WWI and WWII, nowdays they are the safest branch.
@@GK-cb3vc Navy has better survivability now, cause they havent fought a peer state in almost 80 years...
Depends on the specific military and conflict. But US tankers didn't suffer very high casualties. Infantry is the worst in pretty much all conflicts. Its the most exhausting, the most vulnerable, and see the worst side of humanity face to face.
As far as combat arms is concerned, artillery is probably the safest. Navy and air force depends if you are fighting against peer adversaries or not.
You’re Dad is definitely a hero,it doesn’t matter if he’s Chinese or American he has experienced the horrors of War 😔and you are Blessed to still have him in your life🙏🏽Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏽
Your fathers stories were powerful and very impactful. The friends he made and lost, the cruelty he saw, absolutely made my heart break. I’m over here crying.
totally agree, its really sad.
My father is ex-military and his PTSD is too bad to watch any movies like this. Props to your father, thank you for recording your reactions for us.
My grandfather was a veteran from the Korean War and was ALSO a tank driver! In over 25 years, I only heard him speak of his service days twice. A big thank you to your father for sharing some of his insight and experiences. This movie is not always the easiest for veterans to watch.
Respect to your father from one soldier to another. I was a combat medic like your grandfather. I believe I can speak for your father and myself that we do not want war, only peace.
Very insightful contributions from your dad as a former military member. He saw the understanding of human character, and the intrinsic humanity, of the director. His sadness at the memories of his dead classmates was palpable.
You could tell when the medic started repeating "I wanna go home, I wanna go home" it struck the father right in the heart, maybe brought back some memories.
they stumble in the mg-42. They are lucky only one are shot. Frontal assaults are hopless against prepared defense. Realistic tatics was call support fire or flanking manouvers with automatic fire for pindown defenders.
You're right. People totally underestimate the terror of just being on patrol, forwarding the line and a MG42 (or a LMG in general) opens @@maofria1452
I am a soldier that became a Peacemaker. I’ve worked with foreign militaries from around the world including some adversaries. What I’ve observed in your dad I’ve seen elsewhere. We are all the same. We share values and love for our children, our dogs our friends. Soldiering ironically is a universal experience and I hear that in your dad. I thank you for your service and very glad we didn’t meet under different circumstances. ✌️🎸
Your father is such a well rounded person, in that you can see that he doesn’t deny emotional response and speaking from a place of honesty that many people, at least in his age bracket in the Western world, aren’t necessarily able to do. It was a genuine treat, and I wish him well.
The part where your father shares his story about his friend, my eyes began to water. Much respect to your father, war is terrible doesn’t matter the flag of your nation.
@@kensworld81 Your arrogance is what’s ridiculous. Not all people sign up to fight for a nation, some nations force that upon It’s people. The innocent always seem to be the ones that suffer at the hands of those that hold the power.
@@Tarantula_Fangs , well said! My grandfather was in the resistance in Norway during WW2, responsible for running the underground Norwegian newspaper, and got caught by the Gestapo and sent to the concentration camp in Saxenhausen for 3 years, where he became friends with one of the young prison guards, who was forced to be there or else the nazi's would kill his family. The guard himself hated the nazi party, he just did it to keep his family alive, and I think we can all sympathize with that.
Your dad being a war veteran truly understands what war is like from his own personal experience even he was in the Chinese army as a tank driver. His reaction to 'Saving Private Ryan' was very real. I would love to see his reaction to the 2014 film 'Fury' with Brad Pitt since he was a tank driver himself. Looking forward to it if you have not done that yet with your dad. And my much respect to your dad as a war veteran. We all want world peace like your dad does.
Just stumbled on your channel, from China myself actually. Big thank you to your father for what he's done.
This is the first time I have ever heard a first hand account of the China / Vietnam war from the chinese perspective from someone who actually participated in it .The understatement and detail from your father is very impressive This was very enlightening and moving
I’m a 20-year veteran and even hearing your dad’s story was amazing and touching. Wishing him the best. Funny that those who served are usually the ones most averse to more war.
That is so true .... The ones who aren't are Crazy People!
20 yr olds are not veterans ....
I was about to say that., guys who were in the army and know what weapons and war can really do , those are the guys saying peace is most important. Heard some guys with the whole Ukraine Russia conflict who sugggested NATO should just attack and I was like ...what ? are you guys nuts ?
All of us who served get it
Most averse to unnecessary war. If it's necessary, they're the first to stand up. War gets a bad wrap. War itself is not bad but rather a great thing, but only if you break it apart with deeper analysis. war only occurs when good guys step up to stop bad guys. If that doesn't happen, it's nor war, it's just oppression/conquering/capitulation/genocide/whatever words you want to use for one-sided brutality and aggression. THAT's the evil part. Unnecessary aggression. War is when the defenders/good guys (not always the same) stand up to the bad guys. That's a great thing. Without war, everyone would be sheep and the world would eb owned by one tyrant.
Your father is one solid dude. I enjoyed listening to his perspective on war given his experience.
As a veteran I am proud to see today’s interest in the military genre of movies. The advances in special effects have presented such an immersive visual effect, those without military experience can get a little idea of the “HARSH REALITY” our military can face. I had the honor to attend a special showing of “Saving Private Ryan” the second week of its theatrical release. The first two rows (floor level and one up) were reserved for WWII veterans & family. Just before the coming attractions showed, approximately 20 people were ushered to their seats. At the end only subdued sniffles and sobs could be herd with NOONE moving to leave. After a brief pause the first of the veterans got up to leave, while the rest of us in attendance gave them ALL a standing ovation as they left. There seems to be a flow-over effect of people watching some older movies; “Full Metal Jacket”, “Platoon”, “M*A*S*H”, “Apocalypse Now” etc. I think these movies are great but need to be viewed with the filter of social commentary for the time they were made.
I would like to see reactions to two older movies, based on two of the most decorated war heroes. These movies, though not posing the fantastic special effects of today’s movies, contain just as much interest by the simple act of storytelling.
The first is the story of one of the most decorated soldiers of WWI. The main character of the story (Alvin C York) chose actor Gary Cooper to portray him. Released in September 1941, just before America entered WWII, “Sergeant York”.
The second story is about the MOST DECORATED soldier of WWII. The movie not only adapted from his autobiography (Audie Murphy) but starred him as well. From October 1955, just over ten years after the end of the war “To Hell and Back”.
Watching your fathers facial expressions and seeing his hurt on his face...I think I cried more for your father than I did for the movie. I can't even imagine experiencing war. Mad respect for your dad.
Your dad rules, first and foremost. Super grateful to receive history from him, a perspective that the average American has no hope of getting from most outlets. The story of Chinese locals trying to rescue US Airmen from Japanese controlled Zhejiang was amazing. Covered in his friend's blood as they went to the hospital from a location in the mountains was difficult, but important, to hear. "50 years later I remember all their names." "War for any people in the world feels the same....one word, brutal." Grateful for the video today.
That story is called the Doolittle Raid. The Chinese civilians that tried to help the American airmen that crash landed in China were punished by the Japanese Army. Japan retaliated by murdering hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians.
Stuff like this is important. Hearing the stories of those who have served in war, hearing straight from their lips how pointless war is.
Your father's stories broke my heart to hear.
Your father is so soft-spoken and gentle-presently for what he's gone through. I wish I could give him a hug tbh. Thank you for sharing him with us, too.
Your dad is holding back a lot, he reminds me of my father who served in the Pacific during WWII and again in Korea as a Ranger. My old man never slept well in all his years, he was haunted by the things he did and saw. Tell your father there is deep respect for him.
Thank your father from the bottom of my heart. Im Korean so it means the world to me.
I noticed this as well, the blinking was a stress response.
My dad told me much of the same about my grandfather, who fought in the Winter War and the Continuation War. Although he went on to live a long and, I'd like to believe, a fulfilling life, he straight up refused to share his experiences with anyone. My father thinks this is because my grandfather didn't think anyone from his family would be able to understand the rough experiences he had in those times.
My Dad fought in the Pacific, too. He would wake up screaming from nightmares. He never spoke about his service over there. He caught a disease in the Philippines and was discharged in late 1944. He died in 1965.
Please tell your Dad “Thank You” from all of us. Taking the time to watch this and share his stories is very much appreciated. ❤
I believe that was the best reaction video I have ever seen. Thank you for having your father in the review. The meaning was much deeper when you have someone there who has actually experienced war. I also thank your father for his life stories and insight.
I stumbled on to this video randomly. Very well executed video. My dad, like many other dads from our generation, were men of war. But unlike your father, mine talked very little about his experience, but absolutely will NOT let me sign up for service. And to see that you could communicate with your dad so easily is admirable. My family used to beat me whenever I spoke English in the house. I used to joke around with the elders saying my parents beat the Chinese into me.. they all laugh cuz all they knew it was true. Keep up the good work, God bless you and the entirety of your family. Thank you.
I was a tank driver in Iraq. Everything your father said is true. I only had a pistol as well, our main weapons were the crew served M249 and M2 mounted on the turret and the M240C on the Co-Ax and of course, the 120mm main gun. Our tank was our universe, we would stay buttoned up (hatches closed) for days, each time we'd open up for fresh air we would be on the lookout for grenades lobbed into our turret. The rule was: try and catch whatever was thrown in and throw it back out. Don't let it land inside the turret. One time our loader was wounded and a mechanic took his place, we stopped and opened hatches and someone tossed a satchel charge into our turret. It landed in his lap, instead of throwing it back out he tried to escape and when it blew it killed him. When friends ask what I did, I tell them I was "too drunk to remember" but I remember moments like this, I remember running over Iraqi vehicles that got into our convoy because we weren't allowed to stop and they did. I remember using the main gun to knock down buildings our infantry couldn't clear. I remember using the Co-Ax to kill enemies on the street, sometimes civilians got caught in the crossfire. I remember driving down allyways too tight that we couldn't traverse the turret. I remember Republican Guard T-72's hiding around corners waiting to shoot us. They were easy, the hard part was telling friend from foe on the streets. I also remember chain-smoking cigarettes to mask the smell of 4 guys living inside a 120 degree hull of a tank for weeks at a time.
You had a Cadillac compared to this man's experience in a pinto lol.
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@@samholdsworth420 It's all semantics, and unlike an Abrams, a Cadillac can and will start every time ;)
I really appreciate you bringing your dad into this, and for him to share his personal stories. I do not usually comment on videos, but thank him for sharing his experiences, and thank you George for putting the extra effort into translations and just everything gone into this.
Thanks for doing that with your dad. II'm a vet; and, hearing your dad helped me heal a bit myself. Thanks and God Bless to you both. Well done.
Your dad seems like the guy that has a lot of lessons to teach not just in oh crap situations but everyday life lessons. Good guy.
Your dad left me speechless throughout the whole video. He’s one strong man.
yes. agree
All Chinese soldiers back then were strong brave and ballsy motherfuckers, my grandfather was forced into the PLA around the same time. He took place in the battle of Laoshan against the Vietnamese. Although he was a foot soldier, a scout
@@Jfiejdjdjb I mean the chinese soldiers had to be strong due to their lack of technology and weaponry.
Compared to the super powers Russia, Germany, British, U.S
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As an american combat medic, this was very refreshing to see. Your fathers takes on certain scenes were spot on. I'm curious to know more about your grandfather, and possibly your fathers takes on the series "the pacific".
Watching your father and his reaction was amazing! He is very wise and very strong. When I watched this in the theatre I hate to admit it but I cried, more than once, and I'm not even military. He is very strong to see this without a tear. Thank you and nothing but love and respect for his service!!
Thank you and especially thank you to your father. The way you almost gently led your father into speaking about his experiences in war was very moving. Combat veterans of all nations are often very reluctant to talk about their experiences. It takes the right approach to make them feel comfortable enough to do so. Thanks again.
Thanks Ian! ☺️
@@CineBingeReactcheck out Fury!
As a navy vet, I’m familiar with the story of the 5 lost brothers. It was the Sullivan brothers and they all served on the same ship. That ship was sank, and all of them died, essentially ending the family line. Ultimately this lead to a change in the way the U.S. draws its recruits. In theory, a complete loss of a family’s future like that is now avoided. We also have named several ships “The Sullivans” in their honor as well.
I also love the fact your father referenced the Dolittle raid, as it’s a beautiful (if somewhat rare in modern times) example of Chinese and American forces helping one another for the greater good of the world.
Very much appreciate the reference to the Doolittle raid!
The Sullivans were the most famous case but sadly there were a number of other incidents where several brothers in the same family were killed. This movie is based on a real situation although in the actual incident some of the brothers thought to be killed turned out to be prisoners.
They had a sister and the eldest brother did have a son, who served on the first ship named for his father & uncles, so the family line wasn't wiped out but it certainly was a huge wake up call.
@@chardtomp The plot of Saving Private Ryan is fictional, and although the story isn't based on any particular situation there were many true stories and incidents in which entire lines of brothers were lost. In response to these situations the "sole survivor policy" was put in place in WW2 to exempt the last remaining son from military service, and in some cases locate an already enlisted last remaining son and send him home from battle.
@@paulybeefs8588 I was reading that the son could actually turn the option to be discharged down and continue to serve.
Not surprising this is one of your most watched and liked videos. The movie is hall of fame excellent, but more importantly your dad's weariness and wisdom about his time, and war in general, is just as moving as the movie. Thank you so much to both of you.
No idea about accuracy of your translation but it definitely felt very smooth to connect the film, his thoughts and reactions, and his subtitled words - great job.
Your dad is a real gentleman. I am proud of our service men and women around the world. May they be a voice of mercy while others TALK about starting wars
As soon as your father said he was a tank driver I thought you guys definitely need to watch "Fury" together! I think he'd have some great input and commentary for that film! Edit. Now I get to the end of the reaction and you mention Fury too! I think that's a great idea and your father is amazing!
seconded!
Ready!!
I came here to suggest that as well.
Same here, as soon as he said he was a tank driver, I thought of Fury.
Fury is not a good movie. The effects may not be bad, the acting may not be bad either, but the writing is bad, like seriously bad, Saving Private Ryan or Hacksaw Ridge in terms of American movies that I watched, are movies that made me thoughtful. Fury is a glorification of a Sherman tank crew and making look the German Wehrmacht look like a toddler group.
Loved this reaction with your dad. His facial reactions, his insights and his stories. It just proves we all don't need to speak the same language to understand each other.
Your dad is so cool. Intelligent, wise, humble, and understands better than most the horrors of war. You couldn't ask for a better father.
The Connection with your Father and watching a movie is Priceless, HOLD onto those memories man...
So much respect to your father coming on camera to share his story. His memories of his times in the military are living history. This was a special vid for sure. Thanks for letting us share in this.
As a British Vet of your Dads generation, it is fascinating to hear and see his opinions and emotions as somebody potentially then 'on the other side' so to speak ie exactly the same as ours. What a nice man he is too, very wise and kindly, attributes that come across in your good self his son. I wish you long and happy lives 👍
It's striking how much he sounds like just an ordinary man and not the boogie man that we currently paint China to be. He puts a human face to a place that is vilified, and I agree, this man and his son come across as good people.
@@ricpr The thing is most ordinary citizens of every country are inherently good people who are just trying to get by day to day. It's the politicians of every country who start all the conflicts and wars because it's not their own children, but ours, that end up fighting and dying in the wars that they start!
@@BestoftheBest-oz4ei Couldn't agree more. That's just a fact.
@@ricprI think when people talk about that they are mostly talking about the Chinese government.
People need to start questioning why our western governments are ramping up tensions with china. Im all for self determination and national defence, fully support NATO and Ukraine atm, but with that said does anybody have a clue why those in power want to push towards conflict with China? Western citizens need to start determined protests about this because its yet another mess our children will have to deal with. We got on fine with china in the 80/90s, look how smoothly the Hong Kong handover went. Enough pointless conflict.
I really liked hearing your dad's impressions, his experiences, his stories. That can't have been easy for him, all those memories coming back so vividly.
Best part of this Video was hearing your father's opinion and stories. I also admire how he kept reiterating that we need to keep the peace. I totally agree with him. It was so refreshing to me hearing him say this over and over again. I respect that. Great video.
This was profound. Thank you for sharing your father with us, George.
The conversation with your dad was a real treat, very rare for "Combloc" veterans who made it to the west to discuss their experiences.
Your father is a very calm and nice Person. I like his personality.
Your father is an amazing human being. To watch him react to this film and be so open and vulnerable as to share his real, heartbreaking experiences, it was an honor. Thank you and him for sharing this with us 🙏🏻
My dad served in the Marines in the Middle East, and my Grandpa was drafted in Vietnam. This movie is the only war movie my dad has ever watched with me, and he sat through it like a statue. Neither my dad nor Grandpa will talk about their experiences. I give your dad mad respect for being willing to go on camera on the internet and share his knowledge and experiences. I would absolutely be all in for another reaction with your dad as guest reactor, even if I did miss Simone.
This was a wonderful idea, George! I hope we get to see more familial reactions in the future. Please thank your father for all of us for sharing his experiences.
My dad was canadian airborne. My grandfather was a paratrooper who died in WWII by sniper fire while out hunting for food with one of my great uncles. My uncle survived but messed up for a good while, mentally. My mother remembers that if she had to wake him up, she would poke him with a stick. He would explode out of bed with violence in his heart. I never heard a war story from either of them. My uncle was a sweet kind old man who had a good woman to help him.
I really appreciate your father talking about his experiences.
I've watched several of these movies with your dad. You can tell when he gets emotional because he blinks a lot, and blinks real hard so he doesn't cry. Much stronger man than I.
"War for any people in the world feels the same, one word, brutal" So much respect for your dad you can tell he really feels deep sadness when he remembers his fellow brothers.
Great reaction and incredibly noble of your father to put himself in a vulnerable position in front of thousands. Loved his personal insight and would honestly love to see him in more reactions with you.
I do not usually comment on UA-cam videos. Hearing those words of "War is Pointless" from your Dad really hit home. Bless you both and thank you.
wow, the dads reactions were so deep and visceral. It really added a lot to the movie. thanks so much for producing this content.
My grandpa had 5 brothers and all were sent to Vietnam, some state official had to send a letter to my great-grandma not to send her last son which was my grandfather. By some miracle from god all 5 brothers made it home to their families. This movie always reminds me of them.
This reaction was so incredibly moving and impactful. When your Dad spoke about his memories of his time at war, those he fought beside and those lost, I could see how the imagery of the movie seemed to transport him back to that time.
Thank you for doing this reaction, and much respect and appreciation to your Father for sharing his experience.
Hah, his old man is just like me, I'm ex-Army 1993 to 2004, Aussie. I love China, I love the Chinese people, even though relations with our 2 countries governments are pretty shithouse at the moment lol. I remember seeing Saving Private Ryan in a movie theater in '98' with some colleagues. What a memorable movie that was. I appreciate your fathers opinion on war. War is simultaneously our greatest failures and our most noblest resolutions as human beings.
Your Father is a humble human being, who deserves respect . His insight and perspective were inspriring , I hope he lives a long life full of love and peace.
This was such a treat George, thank you. Your dad seems like such a thoroughly decent man, and seeing his knowledge and especially his wisdom alongside his visceral reaction to what’s happening in the movie was just wonderful. Thank you for sharing your dad with us, and please let him know we’d love him back any time.
As a vet, I really appreciate hearing his real world experience. Incredible stories.. I'm happy you had the thought to involve your dad in this. Much respect to him!
Enjoy every moment with your father.. and tell him I wish him peace and happiness and a long life.
My grandfather fought in the Korean War. He always talked about the Chinese soldiers that would throw grenades in the back of retreating American ambulances. He was very upset and traumatized by that.
But hearing your father talk brought me peace. He was just a kid himself on the other side of it.
Your father is a good man. He’s seen much. I would love to hear more of his stories.
He has much to tell. Much love, and best wishes ✌🏻👍🏼
The story your dad mentioned about the US Airmen who attacked Tokyo and had to divert to China is known as the Doolittle Raid. This is another amazing, yet heartbreaking story.
Americans have no idea the amount of Chinese civilians killed by the Japanese in retaliation for the Raid.
That story alone would be great for a movie or documentary.
it is featured in the movie Pearl Harbor@@yargnad
It was also in Midway, the movie. I totally recommend checking it out. Its probably one of the most accurate history film. @@yargnad
This was really good. Your dad seems like a good, wise man, and his thoughts and experiences was a great addition. Anyone who goes through the horror of war and comes out with a peaceful soul and outlook should be admired.
I'd definitely like to see more with him if he's up for it. Also, this edit must have been much more work than usual, so thanks for the translations
I know it has been a while, but I thank your father for this. Loved hearing him speak about this. Thank you.
Ngl I randomly came across your channel just yesterday on my recommendation page and have been watching your videos non stop. I usually don't like watching other people watch movies but the fact you have your father next to you who's also a vet is what drew me in, hearing him speak about his past experiences especially in war is SO intriguing and insightful. He also seems like he's really cool and fun to talk to. I hope you make more videos with your dad, he's awesome! Anyways, you got yourself a new subscriber 👍
My dad served in Korea. My daughter and I saw this movie with him. I had grown up watching war films at drive-ins with my family but this movie stands out. Afterwards, we passed a man in his 80s leaning against a wall, crying silently. My father said this movie was the only one to portray war realistically.
My father served in Korea as well. ❤
@@teresagoodman-walters7720Mine, too. 25th Infantry Div WW2, Korea, Vietnam. Just passed this past May.
The Niland brothers were four American brothers of Irish descent from Tonawanda, New York, who served in the military during World War II. They were sons of Mr and Mrs Michael C. Niland. Two survived the war, but for a time, only one, Frederick "Fritz" Niland, was believed to have survived. After the reported deaths of his three brothers, Fritz was sent back to the United States to complete his service, and only later learned that his brother Edward, missing and presumed dead, was actually captive in a Japanese POW camp in Burma.
George's dad sharing his experiences was really amazing and powerful. I wonder if this movie was a bit too brutal and realistic and hope he was okay after having been reminded of all the horrors that he went through in war himself. I liked that George asked his dad questions, but also wish he could have been a bit more sensitive to his dad's emotions and let him express them a bit more. I felt like he was trivialising the emotions his father was experiencing by talking about the actors and cinematography and even laughing at some parts and bringing up some trivial intellectual detail, instead of just gently acknowledging how his dad was feeling. Apart from that it was a great reaction video - thank you:)
Your father is amazing
His gentleness , the dark sadness of his memories and stories, with this contrasting gentle nature and gentle soul.
It always amazes me how those who have been through the most painful and most devastating heroic journeys are those with the most soft spoken, kind, passive and gentle of spirits. Goes to show the reality of courage and bravery and honor. Something Hollywood can only try to capture. As much as I love this movie, your fathers presence and the words he shared felt more real and more mind opening and thought provoking than any character Hollywood can create.
I don’t know this channel
This video popped up randomly
But if you do anything in life, you should write a novel on your fathers life and stories and journey.
I promise you, his story is one we all want to hear.
Well Said!
Good idea.
You're right and it also show us the stupidity we can say and do during Peace periods. People fighting over so tiny details when... in fact, only lives matter.
I made a pilgrimage to Hiroshima. Since the day I sounded the tocsin of the monument dedicated to the childrens of Hiroshima, I'm crying at every nuclear bomb imagery.
I absolutly loved his father sharing his story with us. You can sense a very profound pain which will never go away.
you don't know enough about the human experience to even comment on it. It does matter which flaf is fought for only a coward thinks otherwise.
@@kensworld81 You’re not as cool as you think you are
My dad enlisted as a cook but trained as a medic as well in Vietnam. They used him as a medic a lot. His experiences as a medic really messed with him his whole life (he enlisted at 17 and returned home at 19 and passed away a couple years ago at 75). I can't imagine what your dad went through. Christ, those stories. I'm so sorry. He seems like a hardass with a heart of gold like my dad was. Much love to you guys. EDIT: to add, when my dad got back from Vietnam, he had a lot of trouble sleeping because he couldn't hear helicopters buzzing around constantly. He both fell asleep to the sound of them, and felt safer when they were overhead. My mom said it took him the better part of a year before he could sleep properly without that sound.
Thank you for your Father's service!
You're dad's a fawkin liar. Always the cooks makin some shit up when they get back. 😂
I work at an animal hospital and an owner was a Vietnam veteran. He came in with his dog for the rabies vaccine and he told me he does not like needles. I said " Oh there are some people who don't like needles it's normal." Then he tells me " I don't like needles because when I was in Vietnam some of the men would OD because they did not want to go back in fight. They did not want to go back to that hell. He said he did three tours in Vietnam. From time to time we see Vietnam veterans come in with their pets and I will thank them for their service. Any veteran for that matter, as it takes a lot for a man to have to go through war.
I was with my friend. He's 76(I think) and a few years ago we were near the Grand Prix and fighter jets flew over. He dived into a shopfront like he was a teenager. I have never talked with him about his experiences but I'm guessing they were ugly.
17:10 was a great scene. He says "maybe I should go up the middle, Sir?" judging him on his shaky hands he may be incapable of leading up the middle. Obviously not in the mood for it, he snaps back with "maybe you should shut up?"