During an interview in 1951 Lt. Murphy said that one of his old platoon buddies ask him why he didn't tell people about some of the truly over the top stuff that he did on the battlefield and Murphy replied "Who would have believed it." I was an Infantryman for seven years and I can't think of two greater Soldiers then Sgt. Alvin York and Lt. Audie Murphy. They were both brave men who lived in an ironic world where Peace can only be achieved through War!
Audie Murphy being turned down by the Navy and the Marines but was accepted into the army and became one of the finest soldiers in World War II thank you Audie Murphy for your service.
Scott Bromberg My goodness, what a resume! There were thousands of these guys, and I, a 62 year old guy knew a few of them. May they reap their reward in Heaven.
@Scott Bromberg Being a part of this generation I have to agree wholeheartedly, look at the sheer state of the world and how weak and spineless the younger generations and my generation are.
Oui merci au vétérans et a ceux qui n'ont pas la chance de rentrer vivant a la maison ...la vie ne tient que a un fil au combat ....je viens de lire témoignage des habitants de ''la Poche de Colmar'' en décembre janvier février 1945 !
DO BETTER THAN THANKING PEOPLE FOR WAR. STOP WAR!! STOP corrupt LEADERSHIP from using WAR to TAKE and KILL END the stupidity of using WAR to solve problems
I honestly LOVE this man. God bless him, he was a kind and decent man, who did all he could for his country. He is the epitome of a 1st class American and a human being. A real southern gentleman
The greatest character trait of Audience Murphy was that he did not like to kill or hurt others. He just wanted to defend his men, stop the war as fast as possible, and get on with life. Salute to a great soldier and human being!
I just watched this movie for a second time and was amazed by the heroics of Audie Murphy. I know he suffered from PTSD throughout his life because of all the war trauma. Making this movie must have been very difficult for him. He was a very brave, honorable man and was certainly worthy of the Medal of Honor. I was so saddened by his tragic and untimely death.
Truly remarkable human being. Fought in a war with extreme valor all before the age of 19. Then played himself in his autobiographical movie. God definitely blessed him. Thank you Audie Murphy.
@@MsElke11 The part where his friend Brandon, played by Charles Drake, dies is so hard to watch. Just when he realizes that Brandon has died is emotional. In his book, he admits that at this point, he lost touch with reality, thinking that if he could only get some fresh air to Brandon, that he would be alive. Truly a remarkable book and man.
He was a soldier in a time when that meant something. He was a man, never thought of himself as a hero. He said the heros were the ones he left behind. He was a good actor. Audie didn't think much of his acting. He left 44 years ago today. God Bless Him!
Audie was a damned fine actor. his westerners in particular hold up very well. He doesn't get enough credit for that, but it is perhaps understandable why in light of the enormity of his military accomplishments and record. "Little Texas" had the heart of a lion.
TOTALLY THRILLED SCREENING HIS WESTERN FILMS AND WAS RATHER FORTUNATE TO SEE HIS HEADSTONE DURING A TOUR THERE IN ARLINGTON...A FINE, HUMBLE SOLDIER/GENT INDEED!!!
@Scott Wiggins I meant no disrespect to you and all soldiers when I said that Mr. Murphy was a soldier in a time when that meant something. Since Vietnam, the military has been given a black eye. Only since 911 have I seen people thank soldiers for their service. During WWII and after all soldiers stood tall in this country. I am glad that they stand tall again. I hope this is always true.
@@voicegirl555 I am a vet and your comment at first glance is disrespectful. It is fashionable these days to show respect for servicemen. I am from the Vietnam Era and we generally were treated with disrespect.
@@jamesdunn9714 I do not usually reply to anyone who makes a comment to anything I have written, but I take exception to what you have said about my above comments about Audie Murphy. I don't see how my comments are disrespectful to you or anyone else. It is true that it is fashionable to show respect for servicemen, but I have been doing that before it was fashionable. I was a teenager in the 70s. I remember the Vietnam War. I did not think and still do not think we should have been there. But I NEVER blamed the soldiers. They did't start it nor asked to go and fight it. I am passionate about history and the WWII generation. But I also respect WWI, Civil War, Korea and Vietnam and the men and woman who fought these battles. I am in D.C. twice a year and I always go and visit the memorials. The Vietnam Wall is the first one I visit.
And to think that the Marine Corps turned him down, and that Airborne turned him down. He is a legend with the likes of John Basilone and and Chesty Puller.
The Germans couldn't figure out where he was shooting from because they thought no one would be crazy enough to be shooting from a tank that was on fire
In his book he described an incident in the colmar pocket where he had captured some Germans, but as they were searching the pows another group of Germans happened by with armor. This battle was actually fought in the cold and snow and their uniforms were so dirty that they were indistinguishable from the Germans so they put on the German helmets and waived the next group through
TEXAS PROUD, and stainless steel balls,dad fought with him,said he was one damn good fighter,rip DAD,AUDIE and the men of our gallant fighting forces,some men are born to follow, they lead with guts
I thought I knew the man,i was wrong,men like dad and murphy keep to themselves the moments of enduring strength and sacrifice,my dad said he saw murphy twice,once just unloading 3 trucks,murphy helped unload 3 trucks of grenades and bullets and other ordinance,second time there was lots of shooting and running,dad was in the wind with the trucks,as his duty was deliver,period.he said murphy was daunting,intelligent fear is what he called it,rip to peace to both and all who fought for a way of life,we will not lose,no matter what
AUDIE LEON MURPHY....... Today I remember the birthday of this great little giant of a man, who made huge difference in the lives of many across the globe..... This real humble gentleman, real life hero, true patriot to his country.... This WWll soldier who stood alone upon the burning US Tank Destroyer firing at the Germans with over head fire coming in on his own position but even when he was wounded he still held his position until he ran out of ammunition then slid down and limped back to his men to their safe position.... After being told about this exceptional young man and his heroic deeds of bravery at the tender age of 16 to just past his 19th birthday being honourable discharged from the Army I have continued to honour this awesome man who is the greatest of them all.... Audie hated having to hurt or kill anyone, he always did his duty as a soldier ( came through he ranks and was only eighteen years old ) only just wanted to keep his men safe.... Sadly Audie passed 48 years ago and I still feel his loss today..... REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AUDIE MURPHY.... YOU ARE REMEMBERED, MISSED AND LOVED STILL.
To men like Scott - exercizing his constitutional right, Freedom of Speech, however any other warm blooded American is not obligated to believe his views ! Question is Scott . . . what would you have done, if you were in his shoes . . . just once ?
My dad, an army captain outprocessed him in France and sent him home. Dad said that he truly stood proudly in the flames of hell . . . a hero among men.
Ever since i was a kid i have allways admired Audie Murphy When i saw his life story to hell and back it just blew me away now as a senior citizen i say to all Man and woman in the arm forces thank you from deep in my heart Rip Mr Murphy and all those Soldiers how didn't come home Thank you.GOD Bless you
The Native Americans say a man's greatest was measured by the strength of his enemies. My Pop recieved 3 bronze stars for his service in Belgium and France, he was also a Texan
Three years late, but have you seen No Bullets Fly, the Yarnhub video on UA-cam? The theme is the same, of honoring an enemy. There's also Christmas Truce by the same band as in the Yarnhub video. Thanks for your fine post.
I never meet Murphy in Hollywood. But I meet Desmond Doss of Hacksaw Ridge. I was a volunteer during the early 80's at Hollywood Presbyterian. He came up to me and asked how my day was, not knowing him back then. I wished I spent more time on that conversation with him. God Bless All our service men in uniform today and those that give their lives for America on this Memorial Day 2019.
A heart condition, underaged at 16 and being "too small" for the military... Nothing was stopping this man from defending his country, and protecting his friends... Traits of a Genuine Hero... Thank You Audie Murphy for your service, and courage...
God bless him and all who paid the price for the freedoms we enjoy, and those who survived who wake up covered with sweat having relived horrors that will never stop......thank you
If there was one person I could have dinner with in my life living or dead, it would be Audie Murphy, he is what America is about and is an example of the highest honor and incredible courage a human being could endeavor! RIP Sir and may you roam in the heavens with God and Jesus.
Chronic Military Collector, where in the hell do you live, brother? Here in America where I live we speak what and when and how much, by God we want to.
wrong....Japan and Germany had zero ability to invade and occupy the U.S....and you can thank the Red Army for inflicting 90% of all the casualties suffered by the German Army in all of WWII.
"What are you going to do".... I'm going to stick around try to get some artillery going! Fast forward a minute later, Audie becomes the most legendary soldier of all time
As a young boy l wasn't aware of what he had done . I always went to see his movies . I was big into cowboy movies . Little did l know that those movies were nothing compared to his real life action . He truly was a fine man and hero .
Just watched it for first time, what a movie, Audie Murphy, what a man, yes sir 2nd Louie, I can’t get over how great a soldier and man, actor he really was, I saluted when the movie was over, 11 bravo, 1969-71 wow❤️⚔️⚔️
This story had a tremendous influence on me as a kid. It was an American story and a running theme that came from film and television that showed young people how to behave and how to serve their country. I won’t go so far as to suggest that Audi Murphy was responsible for me serving in Vietnam; but maybe🙏
I know there's no way in hell I would have the balls to even think about something like that if I was there, there are probably 1000,s of others there who were just as brave, think god for folk like them, gb
Well… he didn’t actually stand on a blazing “tank”, he stood on a blazing tank destroyer, but when the movie was made they likely didn’t have any M10s available.
@@brentvfreiberger Also he was up there for about an hour, not just the few minutes shown in the film. He was wounded stopping the enemy advance, but refused evacuation until after he had the counterattack organized. This battle was what earned him the medal of honor, and the complete citation is available online. It's worth reading.
Thank you Georgiaboy1961 and hesusa Policarpio-DelaCurz. I love his westerns too. You are right he doesn't get enough credit for the talented actor he was. I too have seen his headstone at Arlington. Every time I am in DC , I go there to pay my respects. I am glad that he has never been forgotten.
@@marksprague1280 Great point! And the event happened in January, which was cold and snowy in Holtzwihr. The movie was filmed in the area around Yakima, WA, in sunny, warmer weather.
My irish dad was in w.w.2 for exactly 7 years, also had a uncle who was born 4 months premature but still made it into the army. Probaly killed more off his own side than the enermy knowing the irish.'' ???? ''Heil' too all Bigg- game hunter's out there.'''
Universal's most watched movie for 20 years since it was released until Jaws in 1975. A realistic film depiction of how WWII was experienced from the perspective of one who lived through multiple campaigns of the Third Army Division, to the degree it was experienced by one man and film can show...
Murphy was a distant cousin of mine thru his many times GGF Nimrod Lunsford, who was a GGU on my father's side. Proud to have even that distant of a relationship with such a man as him.
How can someone talk trash about a man who looked for death on the battel field and never found it God almighty was with him and he is with him now in heaven amen
I retired from the US Army and I did see some american soldiers as heroes. These heroes save other soldiers thanks to their valor and courage and strength and their inner desire to save other americans. I never saw anything not even close to what Audie Murphy was.. Audie Murphy was great actor but he was also the greatest military hero. During the 2nd WWA he demonstrated courage and valor against the enemy. To this day he still is the most decorated soldier of all times. He earned the Medal of Honor and so many other awards he got every award the military had. He saved many american soldiers, he is just the greatest american hero. Audie Murphy has my total respect and admiration. God bless Audie Murphy and GOD BLESS AMERICA the land of the free thanks to people like Audie Murphy. In todays society we have to many young people that trully believe that they deserve all the benefits in life such money, posesions and every luxury without earning them first. In my generation you had to earn your way to the good things before thinking of deserving
And he was a Marne puppy like many of us! For those that don't know a marne puppy is a 3rd Infantry Division soldier. The division symbol is a bulldog. The division nick name is the Marne Division for holding fast on the Marne River in France during a strong German attack during WW 1
He joined at 17 as a buck private and made to sergeant and then staff sergeant, followed by a field commission to 2nd lieutenant and eventually ended the war as a 1st lieutenant, all within two years, at 19!
The men that fought and many died were the greatest generation they say! I would have to agree and many people nowadays don’t know the importance of what they were fighting for! The freedom we have today is what they fought and died for! Audie Murphy was a great man, soldier, and American! He was the most decorated combat soldier during WWII and a true American hero! I salute sir!
This guys story is INCREDIBLE! the most decorated U.S. soldier of WW2. What he did was during the war was incredible, bravery, valor, courage! After the war he had the opportunity to go to west point, and hollywood sought him. He made his mark in the motion picture industry. Many people don't know what he did in the war and to see the movie to hell and back some may think this is just some made up hollywood movie but it is not, it happened.
Audie Murphy described himself as "a refugee from the law of averages". The thing that made him different from some other men - was that they got killed - and he didn't. Now - he was a country boy who hunted for his family's food - and that gave him some skills with a gun - and - moving into position, that really helped but the thing that does most of the killing in war - is artillery - like what he was calling in on those Germans. Artillery doesn't care how much you know, what a good soldier you are or how brave you are. If it falls on you - that's it. There are a few things you can do in trying to seek cover but ... nothing that is going to guarantee anything. Then ... there's just bad luck. Basically, it comes down to - being stupid will get you killed - but being smart - won't keep you alive. In the end ... the law of averages finally caught up with him - and he died in a plane crash. .
I got to agree with your analysis. I'm Irish, In 1980, i served with the United Nations, in South Lebanon. An Israely hit squad came into a village at 1:55 am, 3 nights before Christmas day. Killed 4 young Hisbulla boys, home from Syria to be with their parents. I was on the roof top, on duty, when the Israelis were inside killing them. I could here the screams and then the single shots. They made their get-away up a lane I fired 80 rounds from my GPMG, machine gun untilthey went out of sight of fire. During that 12 minutes of terror, my stomach turned, I felt sick. I servied that night, but other Irish soldiers weren't so lucky at differenttimes. Audie Murphy, was on a different level. I bow my head to him.
Audie Murphy is a remarkable human being. A real genuine individual, a war hero and a fine actor. I work in the film industry, and believe me, Hollywood could take a lesson.
I can't imagine. My father in law did a tour in vietnam. He doesn't talk about if hardly at all. If you ask him a question you can see him shift in his seat and the torment in his eyes as he recalls those memories. Thankfully he has never suffered from ptsd that we can tell...he has always been laid back and chill but when he gets mad he is a whole other person...I think he was like that before the war though...but I will say this man is NOT scared of anything and I mean anything but spiders...lol
Brought here by the Sabaton song "To Hell and Back". Through the music video, found the Sabaton History video, the poem "Crosses Grow on Anzio", and this film.
if you listen very closely starting @ 5:01, AUG-1945, this part of the movie indicates he was 19 and a couple of weeks when was presented the MOH, THEN BACK UP THREE years and a few weeks, get to 21 JUN 1942 (enlistment date), then back up to 20 JUN 1926 (ACTUAL birth date, his sister assisted in paperwork indicating he was 17 at the time of enlistment, but that doesn't fit with the 19th birthdate when the MOH was presented). Would it not appear appropriate that Audie and General Walter Bedell "Beetle" Smith would put their stamp of approval of the correct audio/text information of the movie? There were many who joined at 16 with who knows what assistance. Audie, after trying twice to enlist and told to come back with more pounds on his body, he successfully joined. He was maybe not so affectionately called "baby" during basic training in Mineral wells, Texas. Even though I met him in 1966, the first time I saw his WWII decorated uniform, it seemed too small. I was told later that it was the smallest uniform available for men at the time, haven't verified that though.
Nope wasn't 19 when got the moh he was 18, he was very patriotic and wasn't old enough to join the army so his sister faked his birth certificate making him a year older.
So damned young to have gone to war. He suffered from PTSD until he died. At the age of 19, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His life would never be the same. R I P Major Murphy
If he weren’t actually playing himself, I’d say he was horribly miscast. He’s the least badass looking person I can imagine. It’s like pre-super serum Steve Rogers
If he looked that young and skinny years after the war, imagine how he actually looked while the fighting was going on. Krauts probably thought we were sending our junior high kids into battle the same way they wound up doing.
As his Great Nephew I can say that we are more than proud of him and always will be.
U ever meet him
@@thor4644 he said great nephew if he did meet him he wouldve had to been over 60-70
He's an American hero!!!
Im related to Alexander The Great so Ha! 😆
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During an interview in 1951 Lt. Murphy said that one of his old platoon buddies ask him why he didn't tell people about some of the truly over the top stuff that he did on the battlefield and Murphy replied "Who would have believed it."
I was an Infantryman for seven years and I can't think of two greater Soldiers then Sgt. Alvin York and Lt. Audie Murphy. They were both brave men who lived in an ironic world where Peace can only be achieved through War!
They are both my modern day role models!
Murphy was actually promoted to major at some point by the Texas national guard.
I could be wrong but I believe that the title of the award is simply THE MEDAL OF HONOR.
In deed true .OUTSTANDING. AUDEY MURPHY AND MY MOTHER OUR MY HEROS.MARINE CORPS 1970 1974.
carlos Hathcock "Marine Corps Sniper" was just as brave.
Audie Murphy being turned down by the Navy and the Marines but was accepted into the army and became one of the finest soldiers in World War II thank you Audie Murphy for your service.
He got turned down by the Airborne, not the Navy.
@@xavien9854 His sister had to sign a sworn statement about his age and she lied about it lol.
@@penknight8532 Wait how old was he?
One of the toughest guys to walk the earth. RIP Audie.
Scott Bromberg My goodness, what a resume! There were thousands of these guys, and I, a 62 year old guy knew a few of them. May they reap their reward in Heaven.
@Scott Bromberg Being a part of this generation I have to agree wholeheartedly, look at the sheer state of the world and how weak and spineless the younger generations and my generation are.
Audi was the best ever.
As an old sergeant, and a fan of his since I was a boy, it gives me chills to hear them list his decorations at the end....my hero
💣👉👈🎵🎶🎶🎵 thank you. Everyday I thank all by playing this country's great music. 3/2021
To all veterans, past - present - future, Thank You For Your Service!
Oui merci au vétérans et a ceux qui n'ont pas la chance de rentrer vivant a la maison ...la vie ne tient que a un fil au combat ....je viens de lire témoignage des habitants de ''la Poche de Colmar'' en décembre janvier février 1945 !
Alvin Wren
Alvin Wren thank you for your service kids... in the future...
DO BETTER THAN THANKING PEOPLE FOR WAR. STOP WAR!!
STOP corrupt LEADERSHIP from using WAR to TAKE and KILL
END the stupidity of using WAR to solve problems
@@sabrecatsmiladon7380 He was not thanking war, rather thanking the men that died in wars.
I honestly LOVE this man. God bless him, he was a kind and decent man, who did all he could for his country. He is the epitome of a 1st class American and a human being. A real southern gentleman
love him too 5769jj my real life hero & movie hero, RIP AUDIE
I agree 1000%!!
He died on 1971, sadly
I didn't realize he did all this stuff before he was 19! I read he suffered from terrible PTSD the rest of his life. I hope he's resting in peace now.
5769JJ Very well stated my friend, He was a real American hero.
The greatest character trait of Audience Murphy was that he did not like to kill or hurt others. He just wanted to defend his men, stop the war as fast as possible, and get on with life. Salute to a great soldier and human being!
Audie Murphy....Is never to be forgotten....
3id 466 armor/ 3id 3/4cav rip.
He is still getting my watch time on the set, he is still alive in a lot of oaters.
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I just watched this movie for a second time and was amazed by the heroics of Audie Murphy. I know he suffered from PTSD throughout his life because of all the war trauma. Making this movie must have been very difficult for him. He was a very brave, honorable man and was certainly worthy of the Medal of Honor. I was so saddened by his tragic and untimely death.
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Amen, could not have said it better. Kudos
Pretty late but maybe being around all the noise when he was doing filming this kind of helped his PTSD.
I just wonder how he could make this movie that shouts "join the army". Everyone in it seems to be quite careless about dying.
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@@kkarx Read his book and you'll know. He fully understood what they were dying and fighting for.
Truly remarkable human being. Fought in a war with extreme valor all before the age of 19. Then played himself in his autobiographical movie. God definitely blessed him. Thank you Audie Murphy.
It’s pretty incredible that Audie Murphy was able to play himself in this movie and reenact, however sterilized, the horror that he went-through.
it must have been cathartic for him to do it, but the honesty of him reliving those moments make for an even chillier portrayal.
@@MsElke11 The part where his friend Brandon, played by Charles Drake, dies is so hard to watch. Just when he realizes that Brandon has died is emotional. In his book, he admits that at this point, he lost touch with reality, thinking that if he could only get some fresh air to Brandon, that he would be alive. Truly a remarkable book and man.
He was a soldier in a time when that meant something. He was a man, never thought of himself as a hero. He said the heros were the ones he left behind. He was a good actor. Audie didn't think much of his acting. He left 44 years ago today. God Bless Him!
Audie was a damned fine actor. his westerners in particular hold up very well. He doesn't get enough credit for that, but it is perhaps understandable why in light of the enormity of his military accomplishments and record. "Little Texas" had the heart of a lion.
TOTALLY THRILLED SCREENING HIS WESTERN FILMS AND WAS RATHER FORTUNATE TO SEE HIS HEADSTONE DURING A TOUR THERE IN ARLINGTON...A FINE, HUMBLE SOLDIER/GENT INDEED!!!
@Scott Wiggins I meant no disrespect to you and all soldiers when I said that Mr. Murphy was a soldier in a time when that meant something. Since Vietnam, the military has been given a black eye. Only since 911 have I seen people thank soldiers for their service. During WWII and after all soldiers stood tall in this country. I am glad that they stand tall again. I hope this is always true.
@@voicegirl555 I am a vet and your comment at first glance is disrespectful. It is fashionable these days to show respect for servicemen. I am from the Vietnam Era and we generally were treated with disrespect.
@@jamesdunn9714 I do not usually reply to anyone who makes a comment to anything I have written, but I take exception to what you have said about my above comments about Audie Murphy. I don't see how my comments are disrespectful to you or anyone else. It is true that it is fashionable to show respect for servicemen, but I have been doing that before it was fashionable. I was a teenager in the 70s. I remember the Vietnam War. I did not think and still do not think we should have been there. But I NEVER blamed the soldiers. They did't start it nor asked to go and fight it. I am passionate about history and the WWII generation. But I also respect WWI, Civil War, Korea and Vietnam and the men and woman who fought these battles. I am in D.C. twice a year and I always go and visit the memorials. The Vietnam Wall is the first one I visit.
And to think that the Marine Corps turned him down, and that Airborne turned him down. He is a legend with the likes of John Basilone and and Chesty Puller.
why did they turn him down?
James They thought he wasnt tall enough or didnt weigh enough
+Detroit vs Everybody that's stupid. What's easier to shoot, a target that is 5'5" or 6'5"? Whatever, their loss.
Im pretty sure Simo Hayha had a similar build to Murphy, seems like the shorter the better
In modern war, definitely. As long as you don't have to carry anybody.
The Germans couldn't figure out where he was shooting from because they thought no one would be crazy enough to be shooting from a tank that was on fire
He was a crazy badass
Mike Herlihy crazy like a fox! Am so inspired by this guy! God help me to be more like this guy just in civilian life!🙏🙏🙏🤔🤔🤔
In his book he described an incident in the colmar pocket where he had captured some Germans, but as they were searching the pows another group of Germans happened by with armor. This battle was actually fought in the cold and snow and their uniforms were so dirty that they were indistinguishable from the Germans so they put on the German helmets and waived the next group through
His size gave him an advantage as well, he was rejected by the Marines and navy, how dumb do you think those recruiters felt
That burning tank episode lasted 45 minutes
Audie turned heart felt loss in to rage...no fear.
TEXAS PROUD, and stainless steel balls,dad fought with him,said he was one damn good fighter,rip DAD,AUDIE and the men of our gallant fighting forces,some men are born to follow, they lead with guts
strattuner, Amen!
Bet your dad was equally as brave mate.
Your dad must be one hell of a soldier, considering Audie Murphy is known for surviving when others didn't.
I thought I knew the man,i was wrong,men like dad and murphy keep to themselves the moments of enduring strength and sacrifice,my dad said he saw murphy twice,once just unloading 3 trucks,murphy helped unload 3 trucks of grenades and bullets and other ordinance,second time there was lots of shooting and running,dad was in the wind with the trucks,as his duty was deliver,period.he said murphy was daunting,intelligent fear is what he called it,rip to peace to both and all who fought for a way of life,we will not lose,no matter what
Lmao your dad told you that? And you believed him??? Lmao
You act a movie about yourself. This guy is the real rambo. What a warrior
AUDIE LEON MURPHY....... Today I remember the birthday of this great little giant of a man, who made huge difference in the lives of many across the globe..... This real humble gentleman, real life hero, true patriot to his country.... This WWll soldier who stood alone upon the burning US Tank Destroyer firing at the Germans with over head fire coming in on his own position but even when he was wounded he still held his position until he ran out of ammunition then slid down and limped back to his men to their safe position.... After being told about this exceptional young man and his heroic deeds of bravery at the tender age of 16 to just past his 19th birthday being honourable discharged from the Army I have continued to honour this awesome man who is the greatest of them all.... Audie hated having to hurt or kill anyone, he always did his duty as a soldier ( came through he ranks and was only eighteen years old ) only just wanted to keep his men safe.... Sadly Audie passed 48 years ago and I still feel his loss today..... REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AUDIE MURPHY.... YOU ARE REMEMBERED, MISSED AND LOVED STILL.
You people who denigrate his sacrifice and the sacrifices of all the others who preserve liberty.......aren't worth warm spit.
RollandB what he means is some idiots seem to think him and everyone there made it up and that it never happened.
The same idiots who spat, hurled objects, and called returning American GIs/ Vietnam War Vets "fascists and baby killers!"
Landon pYoung
Shut up trolley.
To men like Scott - exercizing his constitutional right, Freedom of Speech, however any other warm blooded American is not obligated to believe his views ! Question is Scott . . . what would you have done, if you were in his shoes . . . just once ?
I was a young child when I first saw this movie, and he was my hero ever since.
My dad, an army captain outprocessed him in France and sent him home. Dad said that he truly stood proudly in the flames of hell . . . a hero among men.
He said it was the first time in three days his feet were warm.
Audie was just a man, but when needed he did everything in his power. Love this poor soul. The warrior soul never rests easy.
A man whose courage was bigger than his short stature. As a Canadian who toured Arlington cemetery in 1986, I paid respect to his grave.
Ever since i was a kid i have allways admired Audie Murphy When i saw his life story to hell and back it just blew me away now as a senior citizen i say to all Man and woman in the arm forces thank you from deep in my heart Rip Mr Murphy and all those Soldiers how didn't come home Thank you.GOD Bless you
1:51 The best line in a war movie. "They can kill us, but they cant eat us. Thats against the law."
The crosses grow on Anzio
Where Hell is six feet deep
A true hero, i salute to him from germany. Its an honor that he was our enemy.
The Native Americans say a man's greatest was measured by the strength of his enemies. My Pop recieved 3 bronze stars for his service in Belgium and France, he was also a Texan
@@gumecindogarcia1070 The Native Americans are right. Glad to hear about your Pop.
Three years late, but have you seen No Bullets Fly, the Yarnhub video on UA-cam? The theme is the same, of honoring an enemy. There's also Christmas Truce by the same band as in the Yarnhub video. Thanks for your fine post.
I never meet Murphy in Hollywood. But I meet Desmond Doss of Hacksaw Ridge. I was a volunteer during the early 80's at Hollywood Presbyterian. He came up to me and asked how my day was, not knowing him back then. I wished I spent more time on that conversation with him. God Bless All our service men in uniform today and those that give their lives for America on this Memorial Day 2019.
Thank you for remembering a great American
A heart condition, underaged at 16 and being "too small" for the military... Nothing was stopping this man from defending his country, and protecting his friends... Traits of a Genuine Hero... Thank You Audie Murphy for your service, and courage...
Audie has always been a hero to me and always will be.
God bless him and all who paid the price for the freedoms we enjoy, and those who survived who wake up covered with sweat having relived horrors that will never stop......thank you
I wish I could have met this man a man like no other rest in peace
Knew of this guy all my life, he died when I was 16 yrs old. He's home now.
I salute this American hero.
Peace and love from India
The world needs more people like Audie Murphy
Great Movie! Had it on vhs.....now dvd. My father was the first to have me sit and watch! I Joined the US Airforce at 18.
Audie Murphy was Blessed and cursed at same time. The nightmares never went away.
This man was a very quiet individual. Thank God our country has thousands of people like him.
If there was one person I could have dinner with in my life living or dead, it would be Audie Murphy, he is what America is about and is an example of the highest honor and incredible courage a human being could endeavor! RIP Sir and may you roam in the heavens with God and Jesus.
When Chuck Norris was misbehaving as a child, Audie Murphy would spank him.
correction: Norris is a god, and Murphy an opper-god..
Murphy was a genuine hero in all ways. His courage and bravery were remarkable. He made several good westerns along the way.
A Shining example of a Great Generation that we would all do well to learn from before it's too late
If it wasnt for Audie Murphey and his kind.. you would be speaking German or Japanese...Give him and them the respect they deserve.
Who told you so? .....they did ... :/
instead, we now have to speak Arabic, Spanish and/or Ebonics....
Chronic Military Collector, where in the hell do you live, brother? Here in America where I live we speak what and when and how much, by God we want to.
Gerpanese.
wrong....Japan and Germany had zero ability to invade and occupy the U.S....and you can thank the Red Army for inflicting 90% of all the casualties suffered by the German Army in all of WWII.
I served in this unit in 1979 through 80, this is a true story. I was in a signal bat. as a mechanic. The 3rd Id is still a tough crew.
I also was in a Sig Bat......1st Signal Battalion Kaisurslautern Germany...TDY U.S.Embassy Saigon 72-73
@Paul Belt Well done!...A Marne Man!
Just a Dogface Soldier eh?
Some people are just natural leaders, Audie was one of those.
"What are you going to do".... I'm going to stick around try to get some artillery going! Fast forward a minute later, Audie becomes the most legendary soldier of all time
his actions here earned him the Medal of Honor at age 19.
As a young boy l wasn't aware of what he had done . I always went to see his movies . I was big into cowboy movies . Little did l know that those movies were nothing compared to his real life action . He truly was a fine man and hero .
Just watched it for first time, what a movie, Audie Murphy, what a man, yes sir 2nd Louie, I can’t get over how great a soldier and man, actor he really was, I saluted when the movie was over, 11 bravo, 1969-71 wow❤️⚔️⚔️
This story had a tremendous influence on me as a kid. It was an American story and a running theme that came from film and television that showed young people how to behave and how to serve their country. I won’t go so far as to suggest that Audi Murphy was responsible for me serving in Vietnam; but maybe🙏
We trained hard to win the cold war. The memory of this true hero needs to be made aware of
The scene in the film "To hell and back" where he stands on a blazing tank firing at the Germans is amazing because it was true.
I know there's no way in hell I would have the balls to even think about something like that if I was there, there are probably 1000,s of others there who were just as brave, think god for folk like them, gb
Well… he didn’t actually stand on a blazing “tank”, he stood on a blazing tank destroyer, but when the movie was made they likely didn’t have any M10s available.
@@brentvfreiberger Also he was up there for about an hour, not just the few minutes shown in the film. He was wounded stopping the enemy advance, but refused evacuation until after he had the counterattack organized. This battle was what earned him the medal of honor, and the complete citation is available online. It's worth reading.
add the fact that the "tank destroyer" could of cooked off at any time, & Audie was up on the tank for over an hour firing the .50
Thank you Georgiaboy1961 and hesusa Policarpio-DelaCurz. I love his westerns too. You are right he doesn't get enough credit for the talented actor he was. I too have seen his headstone at Arlington. Every time I am in DC , I go there to pay my respects. I am glad that he has never been forgotten.
One of the greatest war pictures ever made IMHO. Love A.M 🇺🇸🙏
You know you’re hard core when the film tones down what you did for fear the audience wouldn’t believe it.
It was toned down at Audie's own request as well.
@@kevinmoore2474 IIRC, Murphy wasn't on that burning tank for just the few minutes shown in the film but was actually up there for an hour.
@@marksprague1280 Great point! And the event happened in January, which was cold and snowy in Holtzwihr. The movie was filmed in the area around Yakima, WA, in sunny, warmer weather.
He was a great man and he has my hero since i watched that movie in 1959. we need him here now please.
Always been proud of him!!! Great movies and re in actments... Watched them often when, growing up...
Thank you to all the men and women now and who died for our country thanks isn't the word for how much you guys did for us! For our freedom
What a fierce little Irish fighter. Medal Of Honor. See his grave at Arlington. 3rd I.D.
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My irish dad was in w.w.2 for exactly 7 years, also had a uncle who was born 4 months premature but still made it into the army. Probaly killed more off his own side than the enermy knowing the irish.'' ???? ''Heil' too all Bigg- game hunter's out there.'''
Universal's most watched movie for 20 years since it was released until Jaws in 1975. A realistic film depiction of how WWII was experienced from the perspective of one who lived through multiple campaigns of the Third Army Division, to the degree it was experienced by one man and film can show...
Murphy was a distant cousin of mine thru his many times GGF Nimrod Lunsford, who was a GGU on my father's side. Proud to have even that distant of a relationship with such a man as him.
Visited Major Murphy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery several times
I had no idea... What an absolute legend.
How can someone talk trash about a man who looked for death on the battel field and never found it God almighty was with him and he is with him now in heaven amen
Gregory Kendrick Amen, I agree
One of the best war movies ever made!
I retired from the US Army and I did see some american soldiers as heroes. These heroes save other soldiers thanks to their valor and courage and strength and their inner desire to save other americans. I never saw anything not even close to what Audie Murphy was.. Audie Murphy was great actor but he was also the greatest military hero. During the 2nd WWA he demonstrated courage and valor against the enemy. To this day he still is the most decorated soldier of all times. He earned the Medal of Honor and so many other awards he got every award the military had. He saved many american soldiers, he is just the greatest american hero. Audie Murphy has my total respect and admiration. God bless Audie Murphy and GOD BLESS AMERICA the land of the free thanks to people like Audie Murphy. In todays society we have to many young people that trully believe that they deserve all the benefits in life such money, posesions and every luxury without earning them first. In my generation you had to earn your way to the good things before thinking of deserving
And he was a Marne puppy like many of us! For those that don't know a marne puppy is a 3rd Infantry Division soldier. The division symbol is a bulldog. The division nick name is the Marne Division for holding fast on the Marne River in France during a strong German attack during WW 1
they need to make a new movie of this guys story....
working on it
Not a bad idea. Who would be a good casting for Murphy?
Guitcad1 Sean Astin, Tom Cruise (if he were younger), Matt Damon (same) Audi was all of what 20? when he won the MoH?
He joined at 17 as a buck private and made to sergeant and then staff sergeant, followed by a field commission to 2nd lieutenant and eventually ended the war as a 1st lieutenant, all within two years, at 19!
Guitcad1 so the movie would be some young unknown...some of those guys in the "Pacific" might work.
2:18 No you fools! Don't you know when you kill Audie Murphy's friends, that just gives him superpowers!!!
The men that fought and many died were the greatest generation they say! I would have to agree and many people nowadays don’t know the importance of what they were fighting for! The freedom we have today is what they fought and died for! Audie Murphy was a great man, soldier, and American! He was the most decorated combat soldier during WWII and a true American hero! I salute sir!
Rest in peaceLt Murphy and I hope the people of our generation watch this and know what you did for freedom.
GOOD Move Was driving through Sun City in Ca on my way to helmet and trip out when I seen Audie Murphy has a commutey after him now that's really Cool
A great man and soldier, not a bad actor either, thanks to him and all the others that sacrificed it all to keep us free
Thank you for this classic movie.
You know you are a legend when you are even getting honors from other countries
He was just a man but an exceptional soldier! A real killer.
That's my dad next to Audie Murphy feeding the 50 caliber behind the sand bags trying to take the farm house.
Chris Montreuil - for real, thank you for his service & God bless you and your family.
@@ronroberti8082 just a movie actor. He may, or may not, have served in the military.
Stringfellow Hawk -don’t know but take my comment as a general thank you for all who served and sacrificed so much for our freedom.
@@ronroberti8082 your heart is in the right place. 👍
Stringfellow Hawk - thank you.
This is a great movie, I grew up watching this with my dad on TV, haha.
This guys story is INCREDIBLE! the most decorated U.S. soldier of WW2. What he did was during the war was incredible, bravery, valor, courage! After the war he had the opportunity to go to west point, and hollywood sought him. He made his mark in the motion picture industry. Many people don't know what he did in the war and to see the movie to hell and back some may think this is just some made up hollywood movie but it is not, it happened.
Audie Murphy described himself as "a refugee from the law of averages". The thing that made him different from some other men - was that they got killed - and he didn't. Now - he was a country boy who hunted for his family's food - and that gave him some skills with a gun - and - moving into position, that really helped but the thing that does most of the killing in war - is artillery - like what he was calling in on those Germans. Artillery doesn't care how much you know, what a good soldier you are or how brave you are. If it falls on you - that's it. There are a few things you can do in trying to seek cover but ... nothing that is going to guarantee anything. Then ... there's just bad luck. Basically, it comes down to - being stupid will get you killed - but being smart - won't keep you alive. In the end ... the law of averages finally caught up with him - and he died in a plane crash.
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I got to agree with your analysis. I'm Irish, In 1980, i served with the United Nations, in South Lebanon. An Israely hit squad came into a village at 1:55 am, 3 nights before Christmas day. Killed 4 young Hisbulla boys, home from Syria to be with their parents. I was on the roof top, on duty, when the Israelis were inside killing them. I could here the screams and then the single shots. They made their get-away up a lane
I fired 80 rounds from my GPMG, machine gun untilthey went out of sight of fire. During that 12 minutes of terror, my stomach turned, I felt sick. I servied that night, but other Irish soldiers weren't so lucky at differenttimes. Audie Murphy, was on a different level. I bow my head to him.
Survived all of that only to die in a plane crash. Rest in Peace hero.
Truly an American hero and he makes me proud to be an American and also I have my freedom because of men like Audi Murphy
This was Hollywood, HIS reality was much more intense than the movie could possibly capture,,God bless Audie!!RIP
Audie Murphy is a remarkable human being. A real genuine individual, a war hero and a fine actor. I work in the film industry, and believe me, Hollywood could take a lesson.
A million best wishes..
Most decorated=biggest bad-ass ever.
Every time I start feeling sorry for my self , I think of Audie Murphy.
@Jack, Very well said. All best wishes.
Must have been hard to reenact the hell of combat and the loss of a good friend
yes I'm sure it was but, he got to tell their story , his and theirs I believe he made sure of that theirs was told too !
The best America have rest in peace a big thanks from Europe
I can't imagine. My father in law did a tour in vietnam. He doesn't talk about if hardly at all. If you ask him a question you can see him shift in his seat and the torment in his eyes as he recalls those memories. Thankfully he has never suffered from ptsd that we can tell...he has always been laid back and chill but when he gets mad he is a whole other person...I think he was like that before the war though...but I will say this man is NOT scared of anything and I mean anything but spiders...lol
Brought here by the Sabaton song "To Hell and Back". Through the music video, found the Sabaton History video, the poem "Crosses Grow on Anzio", and this film.
That generation was the best in the history of mankind, now millennials can't figure out which bathroom to use!
Ha!
Don't worry, you'll get your chance to prove yourself in WWIII!
One of the last true American hero's , God rest his soul, and thank you for your service
Great job
There’s a big difference between an actor playing someone saying ‘why didn’t u stay down’ and the guy reliving something and being himself
who the fk can thumb down audie !!
Cag mito -only assholes & snowflakes, oh wait I’m repeating myself.
When I was a young girl I’m from uk I was madly in love with him I watch all his movies thank you for being a brave soldier and for your service
if you listen very closely starting @ 5:01, AUG-1945, this part of the movie indicates he was 19 and a couple of weeks when was presented the MOH, THEN BACK UP THREE years and a few weeks, get to 21 JUN 1942 (enlistment date), then back up to 20 JUN 1926 (ACTUAL birth date, his sister assisted in paperwork indicating he was 17 at the time of enlistment, but that doesn't fit with the 19th birthdate when the MOH was presented). Would it not appear appropriate that Audie and General Walter Bedell "Beetle" Smith would put their stamp of approval of the correct audio/text information of the movie? There were many who joined at 16 with who knows what assistance. Audie, after trying twice to enlist and told to come back with more pounds on his body, he successfully joined. He was maybe not so affectionately called "baby" during basic training in Mineral wells, Texas. Even though I met him in 1966, the first time I saw his WWII decorated uniform, it seemed too small. I was told later that it was the smallest uniform available for men at the time, haven't verified that though.
Nope wasn't 19 when got the moh he was 18, he was very patriotic and wasn't old enough to join the army so his sister faked his birth certificate making him a year older.
So damned young to have gone to war. He suffered from PTSD until he died. At the age of 19, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His life would never be the same.
R I P Major Murphy
his final rank in the US Army was 1st Lt.
If he weren’t actually playing himself, I’d say he was horribly miscast. He’s the least badass looking person I can imagine. It’s like pre-super serum Steve Rogers
If he looked that young and skinny years after the war, imagine how he actually looked while the fighting was going on. Krauts probably thought we were sending our junior high kids into battle the same way they wound up doing.
At the beginning of this trailer, Murphy is next to the sand bags, that's my dad next to him.
Outstanding soldier! Great movie!
Pure 100% stud. Love the old westerns he did. Great American hero!