48 Of My Comrades Are Buried There // D-Day 75 WWII Normandy Battlefield Return

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[@CrazyGiann]

Yesh

[@Gvelter]

Don't forget about the British and the Canadians

[@avid_scopes0472]

Yw

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Nice work

[@skylerisbesty5712]

Honestly I don't like Donald trump but this is one of the best thing he did

[@Person-vh6uq]

“They never lived to love and marry a woman or feel the joy of a newborn baby in their arms” that hit me hard

[@mrchurro3279]

Dude my heart broke

[@wxyzmarkus6834]

This broke my heart too. So sad.

[@gardener7194]

Yes sadly to of my great great uncles died not being able to do so. We will never forget them!🇺🇸

[@ryanfletcher9982]

“But millions of people did”. That hit me harder. It proves to us that by not living the best life we can we’re not only disrespecting ourselves, but disrespecting the sacrifice they made. We have no excuse not to live great and burn bright.

[@L3D4231]

Person 3412 i started crying

[@zachburkey447]

The shot with the veteran looking up at the paratroopers jumping from the planes was beautiful

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

Zach Burkey indeed

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

One of my favorites. Thank you

[@krystian0128]

Really a beautiful shot, as if he was looking at the new generation. Beautiful clip.

[@florianmarx4139]

Thank you so much for risking your life to free Germany

[@openthinker6562]

1:30 indeed it is.

[@MegaGoku22]

My grandfather died when I was 9 or 10 years old. Little did I know at that time what he did for this country. He was Omaha Beach 6 days after the main assault. He wrote in his journal that they were still bringing the dead off the beach. He was a lieutenant and he had an aid that was under his command. A German mortar shell landed and he watched his aid get blown apart by the mortar. Shrapnel teared into his leg and he was no longer able to fight. Don’t remember the exact date that this happened but he received the Purple Heart. I now thank every veteran both old and new each chance I get. Because treading my grandfathers journal taught me of the courage and bravery these men and women of back then and in current times have to lay their lives on the line for the freedoms we have in this country. God Bless our veterans and thank you for everything you have sacrificed in the name of Freedom.

[@ricardohernandezhernandez7118]

Gracias Mega por tus palabras,muchas gracias desde Cuba, Richard.Prohibido Olvidar.❤️

[@semper-fi8289]

My great-grandfather, who died in 1945 during the liberation of Poland, my great-grandmother received only a medal for bravery and a letter in which she told how he died, and my grandfather only remembers how he ran after the truck in which my great-grandfather was being transported and taken away to war, his older brother and uncle were in the same truck, and he ran and shouted after him: Dad, take me with you to war! Only my grandfather's brother returned from the war, who after the capitulation of Germany was transferred to the war with Japan! and participated in the defeat of the Kwantung Army, he returned home only 7 years later!

[@FTC207]

We are the last Generation to have the chance to talk to those Veteran's.

[@joeswansonthesimphunter2612]

Well of the 16 million Americans that were deployed in WW2, less than 325,000 are alive today as of November 11, 2020

[@CaptainKerpa]

yeah. its a little dream of me, to speak one day with a vet. but idk how to make that possible :D I wanted to come on the 75th anniversary but my boss didnt gave me vacation ;(

[@insanis1805]

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, Abraham. Lincoln

[@FTC207]

@Bartul_B yeah

[@jonasmuller3815]

Yeah thats sadly true! I luckily had the chance to talk to many many german veterans and even one canadian.

[@kirioes]

These men aren’t in their 90s, they are 18 years old with 77 years of experience

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

I like that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Th3DavidPugh]

Beautiful absolutely amazing quote

[@hazardgaminghg122]

Amazing quote🙏🏻❤

[@adamrasmussen1839]

A fantastic, accurate, and quite beautiful quote considering the meaning behind it.

[@ScottishPsycho98]

Damn straight.

[@Zoomtopia-yg5iy]

It’s been 75 years but they still remember their comrades name... I’m crying

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[@battlereed4708]

You never forget their names. War stays with you forever.

[@thomasstejskal4244]

I'm saluting to all of the fallen comrades who died in WW2 or served there for freedom I won't never forget them if we will remember them they will be with us but it's really touching to me my granduncle did assassination on Heydrich in 1943 but he paid the biggest price his live and his friends I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM they will be always for us in the hearts and I would like to thank all of the fallen comrades or served during WW2 I would like to thank them for get freedom to all countries W WILL NEVER FORGET their sacrifice for others they are in heaven for what they did when it was necessary thank you comrades who fought during WW2 you will be part of us no matter what happens

[@temsama9626]

@Josef Mengele true

[@jeffleaf3901]

Yeah I was crying too

[@cpac22]

"If the bad man ever comes again, we are coming back to take care of you" literally gives me goosebumps every time I watch this clip.

[@weksheddweller]

Their bodies may be frail, but their fighting spirit is still youthful.

[@grahammyra3490]

There are no finer.you w will always be remembered

[@KhabibsJacuzzi]

"We fought the wrong enemy" - General Patton, shortly before he had an """accident""". Read the letters he sent to his wife .

[@TomSmith-kc8mz]

He is back.....let's hope we don't have to go back.

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

[@dillonmcculloch917]

“When they say we are in a time where there are no heroes; they just don’t know where to look” -Ronald Reagan

[@georgewashington6225]

Great quote🦅

[@georgewashington6225]

@Stinky Monkey no, we will. Grew up working with Vietnam vets and they taught me everything I know about working on diesel engines when I was 17 years old. I don't forget. They are all slowly retiring but I still go over and split wood and drink beer with them👌nobody is forgetting shit where I come from how's🦅🍻

[@georgewashington6225]

@Stinky Monkey what the fuck are you talking about Willis? Grew up working with Vietnam vets and still work with them. Of course we all appreciate what they did. My grandfather was a .30 cal machine gunner on pork chop hill in Korea and his older brothers fought in pattons 3rd army at the battle of the bulge. My buddy at work that's tought me everything I know about working on diesel engines when I was a kid was on a PBR in the Mekong delta 1969....i dont understand what you mean?

[@seanowens6888]

He means that people in the next generations won’t have the blessing to meet these World War II veterans since they are all beginning to pass away. Not that there are none left

[@georgewashington6225]

@@seanowens6888 yeah my bad, I misinterpreted his comment because I was drunk last night, my bad.

[@dewaldgroenewald5431]

It’s a real shame that I will never get to meet one of those brave men...

[@johnford2872]

@dewald, lothbrook. i've had the honor to shake hands with a few of these Vets over the years. it is truly humbling .

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

js32dv yep. 380 of them die a day on average. Sad time man sad time. But on the bright side it’s time for them to go(in the good way of course). They are old and fragile. They have been here so long and now they need to go visit their fallen brothers.

[@dewaldgroenewald5431]

Truly a gen we will never forget...and the reason I won’t be able to meet one of these brave men is because I’m all the way from South Africa.

[@georgetunstill2341]

@Dewald Lothbrok, you can. Just visit your local American Legion chapter. I am a member of the American Legion and there are two WWII veterans left, one of them is my mother-in-law, She was a Navy WAVE in WWII. There should be some WWII vets there but you need to hurry because according to the VA, over 1,000 WWII veterans die each day. I was fortunate to live with a WWII veteran for 19 years of my life, he was my dad.

[@XLexieXBabyX]

@js32dv It's not just an experience, it's a dream.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

“My only regret is that I wasn’t able to save more of my comrades after being wounded”....Gives me chills.

[@luzidad2.068]

I bawled cause I said it wasn’t his fault😞

[@joshstephanieknowles3277]

I bawled cause he remembers every single member buried there literally every detail about all of them

[@williammyers4636]

I feel the same. I don't know what to do with my life because of it. I love them all and it will hurt all the way to the end

[@Krigs0]

If i was there i would sacrifice myself just to save my comrades

[@sophiaashley7973]

I feel like we need to help the veterans as a society we should all contribute and support them wdyt?

[@Zoomer_Boi]

I’m 16 (Almost 17) and I love to learn about history. Especially WW2. Nobody will forget the sacrifices these veterans had to go through. God bless them all! 🫡✝️🎖️🇺🇸

[@HomeyLomey]

Same

[@MrHerrera1512]

Watch Band of Brothers

[@GerMFnU1848Sax]

Look at the West today!

[@Deltaxk38]

I wish more 17 year old's thought like you. Don't ever let this world change you.

[@veramae4098]

They won, they won the peace. We've had little wars since, but no big wars. We are in the longest period of peace in human history! They won the peace, for us.

[@aaron123112]

“And if the bad man comes back again, we’re coming back to take care of you” Let that sink in...

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Those words hit me hard too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! If you haven't seen our new Battlefield Return video, check it out and share! 75th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmknouJiq6sppo

I was a U.S. Air Force Security Police Officer 1983-1989, 31 years ago. It's true it seems like yesterday. Like these men and all soldiers on the day we're discharged the only thing that changes is we no longer get paid by Uncle Sam. Our oath as United States Soldiers does NOT expire. It's in effect to our last breath.

[@deving.o.a.thester1741]

talon55130 You were an airman not a soldier. Soldier is given to those who serve in the US Army not Air Force.

[@paulslocum5627]

#Devin{G.O.A.T}Hester# he never said he was... he said “i was a U.S. Air Force Security Police Officer” read properly buddy

@@deving.o.a.thester1741 NewsFlash. If you are or were a member of the United States Armed Forces no matter what Branch yes that includes Coast Guard. You ARE a Soldier. Save the ARMY RULES discrimination for the next Army vs Navy football game. No matter what branch you served in we are or were brothers in arms. We serve(d) the same country and people. PS: In the U.S.Air Force ONLY enlisted grades E-1 thru E-4 are addressed as Airman.

[@EnzZioOExPhóp]

"We don't fight because we hate what's in front of us, it's because we want to protect what's behind us." Respect from Hungary. 🇭🇺✌️

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Great quote! Respect form USA! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you and your family are safe and at home. If you haven't seen our new Battlefield Return video, check it out and share! 75th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmknouJiq6sppo

[@senorkaktusz5940]

Gyönyörű idézet...akarhányszor látok egy ilyen veteránt, egyszerűen elakad a szavam. Számomra elképzelhetetlen az, amin ők keresztül mentek. Elmondhatatlanul csodálom és tisztelem egytől-egyig mindüket. És nem csak a Szövetségesek katonáit, mindenkit, aki ebben a háborúban harcolt. Legtöbbjüknek nem volt választása, parancsra tette amit tett. Isten áldja meg mindannyiójuk!

[@gabrielsibajamendez2089]

Exactly that is what left don't understand. Since we are human beings we need armies.

[@brassplayer1988]

Thank you for taking time to say that, im an American but I'm not in our military but I have the deepest respect towards not just our military men and women but to all military men and women who fight for freedom and for what is good and right! Thank you for showing support of another country's military members!

[@asine4161]

Señor Kaktusz.... *wHaT rU sAyInG*

[@aesirgaming1014]

I am a veteran of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. This video moved me to tears. Respect to these men. Truly, our greatest generation.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Thank you for your service!

[@aesirgaming1014]

@@BestDefenseFoundation no, thank you for highlighting the sacrifices, dignity and heroism of these men. These are true heroes. I think I speak for most GWOT veterans when I say that these were the men whose stories motivated us, both to join the military and to be the best soldiers/sailors/airmen/marines that we could be.

[@richard3536]

I’m a Veteran of Vietnam. My father was a WWII veteran . He seldom spoke of the war to me , other than it was something that had to be me done . It was a matter of duty .

[@guilost4943]

@@BestDefenseFoundation amazing videos cam you do playlist put most emotional history veterans 2 world war?? Each ear you do veternans day encounter? Where can see 1 2 hour full event music cerimonial all is here on ytb?? Do more lost love forst time seing lost love 2 world war romance after 80 years almost or seing graund daiguter 1 time 1 time going to d day normamdia beaches after 80 years almost history like that that makee yours hearts pumps! Soo much les less alive veterans each year 2030 will be ground zero when almost 0 WILL BE ALIVE AND JUST BE IN HISTORY BOOKS 2025 great 80 years Mark too each year pass 90% veterans are 100 years centenary or more today so sad!! Hopee when get 80 years do full cerimonial big media cocering put 2 3 hours full event to get worlwide recogniztion and MILLIONS if views they deserve!!

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Respect to you to brother. Thank you for your service. Thank god you made it back.

[@johnetanneso5095]

I'm french police man. I was to the D Day 75 th anniversary for security with my unit .. and I was a lucky man because I went to the omaha cimetery.. I saw the soldier we see at 5:37 .. I was crying because I thanked him... I took him in my arms .. what a memory ... Sorry for my english. Best regards from France

[@johnetanneso5095]

HE was crying. Sorry

[@denny9066]

@@johnetanneso5095 thank you my friend

[@unknownuser1154]

English isn't to bad sir regards from the US

[@americanpatriotism1776]

Your good my friend, thank you for those kind words.

[@nicholasheuser3606]

We were just returning the favor, if it wasn’t for Frances help in our revolution we might not be here.

[@treyb387]

"I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day, when he asked "Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?". Grandpa said "No...but I served in a company of Heroes". -Major Dick Winters

[@maerynelnahine652]

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[@TGP.Productions]

Richard Davis Winters was an officer of the United States Army and a decorated war veteran. He is best known for commanding Easy Company of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division, during World War II

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

Im a Baker too. My uncle was a WW-2 vet of Battle of the Bulge. My dad a Ranger in the Korean War. I had to be different joined the Marine 73-77 Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt......OUT.

[@embervad]

@@USMC-Veteran73-77 Thank you for your service. I am just a random guy from Romania but i appreciate what you did when duty called for everybody.

[@mrtiesthatbind]

6:44 "If the bad man ever comes again, we are coming back to take care of you". He said that without hesitation. To the greatest generation, thank you for your service, gentlemen

[@jonlanier_]

I'd like to think that is true. But if they fuck themselves up... the only way we are going back is because it threatens us here. The majority of Europe today hates us.

[@sunnzo2467]

@@jonlanier_ because all their younger generations know is peace, they're ignorant in their complacence.

[@SkyNinja759]

They have the spirit of God's angels in them. I have no doubt they will rise again to the occasion if the need be. If not in their corporeal form, in the spirit of the young men/women that will take their fight to hell for us. They will live on in the history books as heroes, and heroes inspire generations to come.

[@mrtiesthatbind]

@@jonlanier_ well, they never like us from the very first place, mate. Even Canadians hate us

[@mrtiesthatbind]

@@SkyNinja759 no doubt about that, mate. They're forever soldiers. They just don't need to do any more deployments

[@artharian1800]

Hi guys. I'm lucky enough to live in Normandy, not far from there, so i can come to this place every year to pay my respect. I've never been able to visit USA, so i imagine a lot of you has never been in my country. Well first of all i want you to know that your boys are in Peace here... the place is beautiful, peaceful and quiet... you can hear the waves and the wind in trees that comes from their homeland... It is really a good place to rest, altough of course it's not Home... I wish that you can come in the future to see this. And please ! leave a comment if you want some infos, tips or help for accomodations. It would be a pleasure to help you to come here .I wish you all the best :)

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[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

I think they are where they would want to be.

[@turbofoxbird]

I'm planning a trip there next year around D day to expirence all this. Its been a dream of mine for many years. I have the utmost respect for everyone that served. And I year you don't really get the full impact of the cemetery there until you are there in person

[@jenniferk6697]

I had the honor to be in Normandy a month after the 75 th anniversary. It’s so beautiful, it actually reminded me of my hometown in the USA. I’m definately going to go back someday and visit all the landing sites and other sites. I’m thankful that so many locals and others continue to honor all our servicemen that are buried there.

[@Born2RiffRock]

Please send us pictures.

[@gsxrinfrance5827]

I live in France. The French have never forgotton the price the allies made...in the next village up from where I live there is a memorial cross with the names of 13 America soldiers killed that were ambushed by the Germans, the memorial is kept immaculate, twice every year the tricolour and flowers are laid and services are held. The names of the dead are known to everyone in the village, and there are even a few people that , as children, remember the incident. The memories fade, but in this little village in France, they will never be forgotton.

[@gsxrinfrance5827]

@Pava Scotty Hello. The name of the village is Chateauneuf-du-faou, in Brittany. I was by coincidence there yesterday, always stop and "have a word with them" if that makes sense.....plenty on the internet about the ambush, and the civilians also shot...Thank you for asking.

[@robertculbreth694]

Before I get too old, I'd love to visit the Norman and Brittany coast to visit the museums and memorials of the sacrifices of the summer of 44.

[@robertculbreth694]

@Pava Scotty South Carolina USA

[@Mikii713]

Russians deserve the credits for that war! Not Usa, Uk, France.. Wtf???

[@twix8039]

Miroslav Stevic they all do. Even the German soldiers who where not nazis, but just defending their country. Sadly for the wrong regime

[@Antimanele104]

I'm not even American and I still shed a tear. They were not called the Greatest Generation for nothing.

[@NotYoBusiness927]

You don’t have to be American to understand it. The war was something that effected everyone & it brought out the brave of every country.

[@minalwahid4563]

if you're british, French, Canadian or even german going into any war where you're risking your life for someone else's agenda is pure bravery. Worst thing is that many people joined not knowing what they were going in to

[@NotYoBusiness927]

Minal Wahid no matter what country you’re from, knowing what war is and experiencing it first hand is something completely different.

[@synergous571]

canadians and british were there too just sayin

[@Antimanele104]

@Jam Lee Oh yeah, because definetely the US was the one who started WW2. And it's like US was the only country in WW2 to commit war crimes. Compared to what the Axis did during the war, the Allies were pretty tame.

[@douglab222]

I am tearing up watching this. Thank you for the greatest generation who sacrificed for our freedoms today that so many take for granted or even want to take away. My dad is a vet of the Air Force. My dad is an amazing person. I love and respect him so much. He made me the man I am today. I am so thankful for the lessons he taught me and the hard love he showed me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for everyone who serves for our country. God Bless you all.

[@Butcher369]

I can’t believe the generation that literally saved the world are all almost gone.. I’m so sad Thank you all men for what u did and had to go through.

[@a-drewg1716]

They aren't gone, they are just moving to heaven where they can kick some more of the Nazi devils trying to crawl out of hell.

[@Butcher369]

A-DrewG hell yeah!

[@gewalfofwoofia8263]

@@a-drewg1716 Give 'em hell rangers.

[@patek9789]

Arthur Morgan HAVE SOME GOD DAMN FAITH ARTHUR!

[@Butcher369]

patek lmfao

[@DM-qj7eh]

These 18 year old young men died and deserved my respect.

[@BratatoChip]

Absolute legends they were ❤️

[@cloudnine.]

The deceased never knew their stories we're told by millions of people. They truly deserve our appreciation, how they served our country will be something that will never be neglected. Their reputation precedes them.

[@victoriabardsley8097]

Some of them were even younger - I've heard there were men who were as young as fifteen and sixteen storming on D Day.

[@rlzs.9073]

they will Never be forgotten. respect from 🇵🇭

[@davidmuise5073]

Gave their tommorow's.. For our Today's..

[@Razgriz218]

How can 1K 'people' give this a thumb down.... Unbelievable... These hero's have my respect for ever! Thank you... So much.

[@omitimusprime4446]

Much respect from Germany! These guys are the reason I can live the way I live. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service not only to your country, but for more than half of the world.

[@KhabibsJacuzzi]

I'm sure your mixed-race transgender grandchild twerking for adults at gay prides will thank you, before having a 48% chance of committing suicide.

[@juerv1]

@Geba Here really any brainless idiot can post any brainless dirt.

[@purple0-12]

Only to get invaded by muslims after that.

[@yequalsemexplusbee4322]

@Nate Higgers hey man sup with hatred?

[@karantikoo9302]

@@yequalsemexplusbee4322 Get practical. Think realistically, these muslim immigration is a threat. Learn from what happened all over in India

[@SSJ3rocks]

It's sad that this generation of men won't be with us much longer.

[@macandcheese495]

Luke Anderson that’s true. A lot of my relatives survived WW2, but none of them are with me and never got to meet them. Respect to all of these veterans 🇺🇸

[@lunkanemmegajmerzzz9496]

Ikr!

[@thomasbarden8180]

They will always be with us

[@mr.meowgi9876]

In our hearts and minds forever

[@16rumpole]

there were no pussy cuck sjws in that generation.

[@yxnglxgacy]

My grandpa died there in Normandy Beach D-Day, his name was Henry Douglass Garcia. my grandma was pretty hard broken but happy too she said "he's in a better place but I know he's looking after us"

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Rest in Peace, Henry Douglass Garcia. We remember you and thank you for your service.

[@juriansan019]

Sorry for your losing, your grandpa was a hero

[@SpartanSpirit300]

You grandpa is great man!

[@Skarletking747]

@@juriansan019 he wasn't just a hero he was a legend he was the one that brought our world the freedom we enjoy too day

[@jd.garcia7555]

I love ur grandpa. He fought for true freedom. I'm a US MARINE VETERAN. Thank you

[@1945gmc353]

how anyone can put dislike to this are wrong all 49 of them these men gave it all bless them all

[@attila-5491]

The dislike are from nazi people. No wonder...

[@austinc8539]

Rumor has it it’s an angry man named Heinrich who made some alt accounts

[@patriotusa3410]

Liberals are disgusting they can’t put their differences aside for six minutes and just like the video instead of seeing trump and instantly dislike

[@thepoppyman844]

You mean all those 70-85 million brave men men and we-men’s he he

[@vteckikdinyoo]

@@attila-5491 not even nazis can hate this , both sides can come together after 74 years and respect each other , us army or wehrmacht , airborne or fallschirmjager , navy or kriegsmarine , airforce or luftwaffe .

[@Turgon92]

1:22 Just contemplate this picture. He survived to have a family,and now he is walking with his granddaughter in the very same beach his comrades died. In peace. Strong picture..

[@Turgon92]

well probably not his comrades because he is a paratrooper,but the feeling's the same

[@zachboyd4749]

“My father died in Normandy’s sand Trying to give the Frenchmen back their land My brother died in Korea’s deep and drifting snow But if my country needs me, I’ll go”

[@HAVINMOTIONNN]

Zach Boyd I’m sorry for both your losses my condolences go to you and your family

[@valderezgirardi8261]

Heróis da liberdade!

[@akxyl1497]

Ooo fucking Rahh

[@michaeldavis2420]

Please don’t 😞

[@silverrayleigh2692]

Im proud of your father and your brother. They will never be forgotten.

[@tonyjangala4462]

My grandfather fought for the Allies in WW2 and he is only 17 years when he got enlisted for the war in India🇮🇳 during WW2.. during the D-day he was in Italy, fighting italians and then he got transferred to burma to fight the Japanese.. after the end of WW2, my grandfather moved to USA..my grandfather died in 2008..he never shared anything about WW2 to my family...he was a happy person outside but I don't t how much he suffered inside in his heart ❤️ losing his friends during the war.. people should realize allies means not just Americans🇺🇲, British, Soviet Union and Commonwealth..but many Indians, africans, and others who are in the British colonies fought during WW2. I have no words to describe their sacrifice to save our freedom..they could be billionaires, scientists, teachers, and farmers if they wanted but they sacrificed their lives for our freedom 🇺🇲🦅

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

Your grandpa was a hero. 🙏✊

[@rushikeshkhairnar845]

Forgotten Soldiers of India.... Respect for your Grandfather and all the allied soldiers who fought in the war.

[@andrefatia8145]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@geoffboldison856]

So much respect my friend tears running down my face reading that

[@geoffboldison856]

God bless him my friend

[@disastahyt3628]

those who clicked the dislike button are heartless and ungrateful people. 😢

[@johngriffin7635]

Those who clicked the dislike button are the same as the folks that come on here and instead of simply respecting the individuals who gave up so much for us to enjoy our world today have to "whip out" their national genitals and boast that theirs is bigger than every other nations. WHO CARES? Every nation on earth lost vast swathes of their population in this terrible war.. show some respect for a generation that gave so much.. and are so quickly disappearing..

[@xzkillah5356]

@@johngriffin7635 I don’t like this new generation

[@Hanprince]

@@xzkillah5356 Same bro

[@SexLuthor]

@@Hanprince yes i like the generation were men were still brave selfless and courageous

[@Hanprince]

@@SexLuthor haha same

[@emiliayonekokumata7167]

I'm a Brazilian in my 50s and watching these images of WWII veterans, and getting emotional for the ones who put all their efforts. These veterans have kept their dignity with personal history and the memories of their comrades who remained there, never to come back. Words are not enough to address them the gratitude the whole world has with their courageous determination to keep our freedom. Thank you so much! May God keep you well.❤

[@Frankie431]

The greatest generation to ever walk on this earth.

[@loriscolangeli6142]

When men were actual men, not sitting in their room depressed and whining about whatever there is to whine

[@fidanrexhepi2121]

can't argue with that but man been fighting each other since beginning of time when they fought swords with swords that's must've been scary as well.

[@tkb301]

Ok boomer

[@nealbkrr]

and now days people dont want people to say he or she

[@vivians9392]

God chose and made this generation to be tough, God fearing soldiers; boys just out of high school and made men with their first battle! They came from the farms and cities all of one mind: to destroy the evils of Japan and Germany. The Almighty was with them to see them through, or to bring them home, as their days were assigned to them! Never another generation will be like them.

[@Mr7Melon]

"Only the dead have seen the end of war" -Plato

[@get.a.crib.2653]

its platon my friend

[@Mr7Melon]

@@get.a.crib.2653 Plato said it as well

[@hamborgercheems1316]

I remember seeing that quote in CoD MW3

[@sonofizzy]

Spelled either way, the shoulders are broad. :)

[@МихаилВишняковский]

George Santayana

[@paofrags6283]

"Better to fight for something than live for nothing." -George S. Patton So much respect.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Please share our videos and help us put these real heroes back in the forefront!

[@Bettina4257]

I live here in Germany and I just want to say "Thank you" for all soldiers for your service. Thank you for everything you did for us. And thank you for this video, too.

[@dylonpress7034]

They fought valiantly and we Germans will always remember their sacrifice

[@walkerconley]

​@@dylonpress7034you know I've read that a German Soldier actually reunited with a British soldier

[@walkerconley]

I've always wanted to go to Germany I've heard it's pretty

[@dylonpress7034]

@@walkerconley that's awesome. You should definitely visit Germany someday. It's so beautiful. Lot's of good food and beer which is warm not cold so I hope you don't like warm beer. The chocolate I amazing

[@walkerconley]

@@dylonpress7034 warm beer doesn't sound too bad

[@DL-gv2es]

theres gonna be a day when theres gonna be no one to invite back and when that day comes it will truly be the end of the greatest generation to have ever lived

[@thatmemer96]

BigBootyAsians You are very correct, and when that day comes, that will be very sad.😭😭😭

[@TheGameMage_]

Correction most badass as well

[@draco3012]

Nice nickname brah

[@Pc_Enabled]

Indeed

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Please share our videos and help us put these real heroes back in the forefront!

[@s.a928]

That moment when the French appreciate our ww2 veterans more than some Americans do.

[@Abhishek-sr2pu]

I mean many do.... But I mean if we look at sacrifice the Soviets did sacrifice the most. Appreciating both sides doesn't make not appreciating another.

[@justinh6509]

@Daniel Di Giorgio No it wouldn't.

[@AZRAELIV]

@Daniel Di Giorgio it would not.

[@kelvin5005]

@@Abhishek-sr2pu the soviet army that raped thousands of german women?

[@sidpinn7979]

I mean the Americans did more for the french than Americans by liberating France, so it makes sense

[@theemperorofdrifts5854]

Im german. And I must say that I’m more than thankful for every veteran who did anything he could to stop the nazis. The world would be cruel if they didn’t. We owe these veterans a lot

[@sergeantsalty1236]

Woher willst du wissen wie es gewesen WÄRE ? Schreib ni so ein Müll .

[@melomausable]

@@sergeantsalty1236 schreib du lieber nicht so eine Scheisse. Deutschland musste damals aufgehalten werden.

[@firstlast7719]

@@melomausable Agreed, the Germany of that time had to be stopped. Bearing grudges is not healthy. Peace came at a heavy price. I can loosely translate that you politely asked Waldemar to stop writing shit, or something to that effect ;-)

[@Apache-t9o]

It would have been a better world if the germans ruled

[@telba4473]

I am having question to you. In countries of Allies veterans are heroes what about SSmans at your country. Maybe it's stupid question but i am very curious. Greetings from Poland 🇩🇪❤🇵🇱

[@horrorgames420]

"Grandpa, were you a hero in the war? Grandpa said no, but i served in the company of heros." Major Dick winters, one of the greatest ww2 heroes.

[@nicolae-alexandruluca7853]

Basically he said,I'm no hero,just a man,but the people I had a privilege of fighting alongside were true heroes

[@matthewr209]

“He wanted to live too.” Dang it my eyes are sweating.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Mine too! Thank you for watching and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, please do! We have a new battlefield return video dropping soon and you don't want to miss it!

[@100texan2]

If only our own citizens appreciated our military like these people.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

They do, it's just a completely different experience and perspective for the people in Europe. The people of Europe celebrate because they were liberated. We celebrate because we never had to be liberated.

[@Potashjoe]

@@BestDefenseFoundation That is such a good point.

[@FuSiionCraft]

@@BestDefenseFoundation From the point of view of a French soldier, that's totally true We have this deep sense of friendship, of camaraderie, towards Americans, especially veterans and soldiers Always suuuuuper friendly when I some them in Africa, we had some good laugh ! We helped you create your Country, you helped our rises from the ashes, and as your oldes ally, I hope this strong friendship will last forever !

[@GarySmith-up1un]

Someday soon America may need to be liberated by another country. No not China nor Russia but we do need to be rescued from our dictatorial government, Biden/Harris, Communist.

[@m1a2abram32]

@@GarySmith-up1un thats why there are over 100 million gun owners in America. The 2nd Amendment was set up for that very reason. It is up to us to do the dirty work

[@under_the_night_sky5380]

"...each one of them was a human being. He wanted to live too." This line broke my heart.

[@camerononeel7054]

i teared up after this video.

[@PapaYummy7]

its extremely sad to watch this generation forget about these soldiers

[@MPUofficial2]

I'm this generation. I will remember.

[@PapaYummy7]

@@MPUofficial2 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Rickkert2000]

For real, its sad.. i recomment this video to everyone! Beautiful! I will always remember and tell the tales! Legends they were!

[@theshield2207]

@@MPUofficial2 me too the greatest generation to ever live

[@fm-9129]

I am from this generation too (1991)! Will not forget.

[@nerophoenix2786]

“I don’t feel myself a hero, I feel they are all the heroes...” "‘Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said 'No...but I served in a company of heroes'." They are the most glorious people of this world

[@juicylemons6843]

Easy company.. Major. Dick winters..

[@SirGopnik]

"Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away" -Douglas MacArthur

[@SexLuthor]

@@giddots but thats dying

[@giannagiovanahavehugelongd8330]

MacArthur saved my country Philippines love that man much respect.

[@kylegomez8053]

You live in the Philippines to!!

[@SexLuthor]

@@kylegomez8053 lol i live in the Philippines too

[@JR7noir]

"The real heroes are buried over there" Good soldiers follow orders. Long live the Freedom and America and their allies.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

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[@thestraydog]

My great grandfather stormed Normandy on D-Day. Don Meeks. He bailed out of his boat and lost his gear trying to swim. When he finally made the beach, he had to use a fallen comrades weapon he told me. He had been shot in the ass and upper thigh but was so frightened and motivated to live that he didn't know until someone else dragged him to a med tent. He used to joke and say "Ladies love battle scars but I got one I can't exactly show off eh?" Love and miss him very much

[@davidmorales8644]

735 people with dislikes need a good history lesson before pressing that button.

[@rcplayer1]

snowflakes and the sorts im sure...

[@katieolson7345]

Now its 747 dislikes.what idiotic human would dislike that

[@26mw74]

Maybe German who lost their grandfather...

[@footlover14]

M Wd Im german myself, and there’s no way I would dislike this video.

[@26mw74]

@@footlover14 I didnt dislike it to but im just saying why people disliked this video...

[@Sixth_donkey]

Not gonna lie I cried a little, very emotional and inspiring

[@kentoipatino4864]

Me too

[@kevinhine9605]

Same here

[@mikehurley5052]

@Charlie Ennis I was in Normandy in May, visited the US Cemetery, every person there had wet eyes and a lump in the throat, a place every person should go at least once.

[@paridalamohitbabu1017]

Me too

[@mikehurley5052]

@Charlie Ennis You will love it, Point Du Hoc is a must see as well.

[@hungarian1]

Who tf dislike this ? This shit made me cry the entire time

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Comando Vermelho It’s called freedom. Celebrate it as a sign that their sacrifice was indeed not for naught.

[@drk_hrs_of23]

Yes indeed, even the heartless bastards are still free in this country.

[@m01stglitch5]

The Southern Gamer Fortnite is not tolerated here

[@endergps1546]

Guys it’s ok they are just Australians they just thought it was the like button

[@oreodealer6yearsago718]

Shit? You call this shit? I know you don’t mean it, but think before you write.

[@samnigam3451]

World needs guys like Donnie. Some survived some died but they did save the World from Peril n Darkness. What an honour. Huge respects 🙏 to the men of 101st (screaming Eagles) n 82nd Rangers Navy Beach Battalion Vets of Operation Overlord D-Day June the 6th. Infact 48 legends n warriors are buried there. Thank you for your Service Normandy WWII Vets. Respects from India 🇮🇳. My favorite Movies n TV Movies Saving Private Ryan, Midway, Band of Brothers, First To Fight, Letters from Iwo Jima, Flags of Our Father's, D-Day the 6th of June n The Pacific. We Indians lost 90,000 to 1Lakh heroes fighting the Axis powers during WWII. World must not forget our contributions too.

[@drk_hrs_of23]

“And if the bad man ever comes again, we’re coming back to take care of you.” That man would pick up a rifle tomorrow if the wolves were at the door. Nothing but Respect.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

They are a different breed for sure! Thank you for watching and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, please do! We have a new battlefield return video dropping soon and you don't want to miss it!

[@brainwater01]

Rest easy shipmate. We have the watch.

[@16rumpole]

now the fucking pc millenials want to stop teaching history i.e about world war 2

[@CustomDesignzShop]

Hoorah! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vimukthidananjaya7493]

” If the bad man ever comes again we’re coming back to take care of you “ 😢 Their generation still the bravest & most honourable...Salute for your service will never be forgotten.🙏🙏🙏

[@veiribahini4748]

Who else cry when watching this because I did💕 Can't imagine what did they have been though... And watch other man killing their bestfriend

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

🙋‍♂️

[@Pizza_Sweden]

Almost me

[@justspaceex1589]

Jia Wen I didn’t cry but man it was emotional, originally I’m from Cuba, back in my native country they didn’t tough me much of WW2 but today as an US citizen and educated about the war I have deep respect for does guys. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I love this country

[@Gregornmy]

I hurt on the inside so bad

[@Thegranddemon]

The veterans of war are stronger than all of us because of this and there fighting spirit is the reason we're free we must remember them all from the second world war to now we must never forget LEST WE FORGET 2019

[@Blockade20]

Kingjurassic I’m Australian.. I RESPECT you! 👍

[@Thegranddemon]

I have ALOT OF RESPECT for these men and women that were involved in the war

[@Thegranddemon]

@@Blockade20 thank you but you should respect the men and women that protect us

[@TheRavioler]

well said

[@stevendawood7605]

Remember the world war 1 people too !!!

[@bigussmokesus8866]

The man at 6:09 is Bradford Freeman, the last survivor of the famous Easy company from Band of Brothers. May he and every other one of the hero’s from that company rest in peace.

[@thatmemer96]

“My only regret is that I wasn’t able to save more of my comrades after being wounded.” That made me cry, I couldn’t hold it back, he just wanted to save more of his men.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✊✊✊

[@kingflight6393]

This brought me to tears and I'm so thankful for their sacrifices

[@thatmemer96]

It really did.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

I was there when he said it. Almost collapsed from the emotions.

[@thatmemer96]

Best Defense Foundation This is very off topic, but did you get to see Trump and meet him?

[@fahrenheitflare2646]

I cried at that very part, my family fought in both world wars so I can understand his pain

[@virgilsollozzo5227]

Very emotional Honor and respect for these heroes. Salutes from Germany 🇩🇪

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Respect

[@Froot99]

joe CUH Than why comment it in the first place.

[@takethel711]

@@Froot99 Ikr

[@mattoberst5669]

Oh mean gott! Wunderbar.

[@malachimiller2731]

@@joecuh6777 it might not be them

[@basasjulius662]

In his last breath, he will be like I'm coming my friends, sorry for waiting God bless to all WW2 Heroes...

[@chrisd2051]

And when he gets to the other side they'll all ask, "Did we win? Did we die in vain?" And he can answer "Yes, we won. You all died for something."

[@705king]

I love this im born and raised in Canada I have 3 people in my life that served my grandpa served Canadian army forces in ww2 and my 2 far cousins that both served 1 died in Afghanistan other survived till day and let me tell you, im working very hard to go into a program of boot camp this summer 2023 so I can achieve my goal to get into Canadian army force and if I can’t make it I’ll do police work and serve my country just like the 3 others did and I promise you even tho I’m on Canadian soil I do love everyone in Canada and America and will cherish everything that comes my way to serve and make history for my family and honour my 3 greatest heroes growing up listening story’s about them. I wish I could shaken some of these old fellas hands I truly would love to meet any soldiers that served or current PLEASE! Reach out to me I want my dreams to come true and have a blessed day to every single person that sees this or is in this service! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤❤ 🫡

[@ricardohernandezhernandez7118]

Gracias,sking por tus palabras,creo que sería un justo homenaje en memoria de todos soldados que lucharon contra la opresión de dictaduras que asesinaron a millones de personas en el mundo.mis respeto y mi ❤️ por estos valientes.

[@williamb.2167]

“48 of my comrades are buried there” Now that’s a heavy burden to carry for 75 years!!!

[@csmit424]

0:27 After 75 years the muscle memory and crispness of him racking the operating rod on that M1....hell he LOOKS like he's 20 years old again!

[@jmprep909]

csmit424 hell ya they were the real BMFs ( bad Muther Fuckers )

[@jakeharris1357]

"And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: One more soldier reporting sir. I've served my time in Hell." God bless em all.

[@skunklover5725]

AMEN TO THAT. Greeting's From Concord, New Hampshire.

[@dannyswettenham1251]

So true

[@marcozombie6713]

Goosebumps

[@Luke-hk5vx]

@@marcozombie6713 same

[@markwatson1537]

I remember when I was 14 (20 now) I met an Iwo Jima Marine who charged up Mount siribachi, he told me his story. It was heart wrenching and something I will never forget. He was full of peace and joy and when I went to shake his hand, he gave me a hug. Today I’m Serving in the Marines and I’m proud to carry this torch on.

[@Broteese]

A memory you will never forget, no doubt. Thank you for sharing, Sir.

[@admiralanonymous9981]

I hope you keep that memory with you forever.

[@5minutehistory123]

this brought me to tears, it saddens me to think we are the last generation to ever rub shoulders with WW2 vets and we are the generation that should learn most from the lessons they have to teach us and instead we take advantage of what they fought and died to give us

[@TheVirginian2005]

Same here. My great grandfather John was a WWII Navy vet from Humbolt County, Iowa. I never met him, he died in 2001. I was born in January of 2005. He saw the beaches of Normandy on a naval destroyer as an electrician's mate. He had a long career with Lockheed Martin and NASA after the war and was a well-known farmer back home with his wife Donna. He even met Walt Disney in the early 1960s on a private flight to Florida when Walt was making plans to buy the land Walt DisneyWorld sits on today. He told John about it and they became friends. He knew Buzz Aldren and Neil Armstrong as friends. My great grandfather knew many notable figures of the 20th century. My grandpa tells me most that I know about him. I'm named after him myself. I'm trying to live up to his name. He was from Gilmore City. Me, I'm from Virginia. I'm his eldest great grandson. All four of my great grandfathers were WWII vets. John Allen Day WWII Veteran Iowan 1925-2001

[@sealoftheliving4998]

So Touching! May God embrace in His Lovely Arms all those who died on that day of Normandy. God bless us all!

[@prestigemaster2510]

😁

[@yodamaster202]

Do you realy know many men who fight in Normandy?... Ofcourse not. Try get education about somewhere.

[@demoiselle_chris9466]

Dude, not only for d day, but for everyone who fought in the war

[@ohiodevil4057]

@@yodamaster202 are you sure he is the one who needs an education

[@DemKind]

God bless each of them, no matter which side they fought on. Greetings from Germany, we are brothers now.

[@johnrodriguez5277]

I lost it when the vet in the wheelchair kissed the little girls hand. These men have paid a price for our country that we will never be able to repay!

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Me too! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@MrFrosty5026]

Dude if you didn’t cry I am extremely worried for you. These men and woman sacrificed their lives just to free their country’s. These people should be respected through history. Long live these Soldiers.

[@Novorious]

For some reason it’s not making me cry… In my opinion… Don’t know why.

[@franco6103]

Its not making me cry, but made me very thankful for their sacrifices

[@MrFrosty5026]

@Eggroll Eater They didn’t serve, but they worked in factories and transports and medical services still risking there lives.

[@MrFrosty5026]

Agreed that they weren’t soldiers, but they still risked their lives in the war effort.

[@sophiaashley7973]

exactly we should also support them for what they've done for us. there are so many projects helping the veterans like HAVE NFTs

[@stormiestomb3809]

It's so sad that aren't too many veterans left these days, hearing there war stories from them in person would be a great honour. god bless

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

It is incredible! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@clashofclansbasedefender164]

The last veteran that was from Pearl Habor is now gone. Salute to those brave soldiers

[@clashofclansbasedefender164]

@Liam Klein what a blessing

[@Fortnitekid1427-o5k]

STORMIESTOMB 3 *WW2 veterans

[@pikepuncher6683]

I was stationed in Hawaii and took a trip over to pearl harbor to go onto the USS Arizona memorial once I had gotten my ticket, went on the memorial, and was about to leave I saw this table with two WW2 veterans sitting at it and it turns out they were both USS Arizona survivors so I walked up to them thanked them for their service and asked them to sign my memorial ticket its absolutely incredible to have had that experience and its been a pleasure to have met some of these heroes today.

[@BD-yz6gm]

When that veteran started listing the names of his comrades who had died, he still remembers their names after 75 years. Who cuttin' onions in here?

[@Retr0mez]

I cried every second of it

[@Cloudiroth123]

I thank you for serving and helping maintain the freedoms many of us take advantage of here in the United States. I hope and pray we never see another Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mussolini, or Hirohito. I wish our youth could appreciate the sacrifice these soldiers made. I’m in my 30’s but I learned about their grit when I was in school. God bless these soldiers and the USA 🇺🇸

[@michaelahass2695]

Today we have Putler 😮 ....

[@fostercare3102]

Hell yeah I cried, You’re a monster if you didn’t.

[@เจ๊ะอัมนะห์เจะยิ]

Well I almost cryed but no

[@sorasarielcl]

Well, I'm a monster then

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

I cried the whole time editing it!

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

😂

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

I'll get you next time!

[@snoopy4392]

Respect to all those who died in Normandy and all the veterans. You are amazing people Love at all ❤

[@SenkaBandit]

Silver Moon yep respect them

[@Guderian888]

Silver Moon Thats right this 14-18 years old boys risk there live to defent this Beach.

[@snoopy4392]

Saving private Ryan is one of the true stories that we know among those we don’t know

[@cheeseguy1327]

@@SenkaBandit A good nazi?

[@cheeseguy1327]

@@SenkaBandit I don't think there is a thing called a good nazi lol they are all scumbaga

[@alan5193]

I’m a Mexican but raised in Texas but the amount of respect I have for US veterans is amazing this touches you’re heart just to think that they died for us to have freedom respect ✊

[@alfonsoflores9427]

Alan Gutierrez io tambien :v

[@oski9747]

billybob858 you clearly are a kid. imbecile

[@elboot5065]

I’m ugly crying right now “my only regret was that I couldn’t save more of my comrades when I was wounded” thank you for your service ❤️❤️❤️✊✊

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

When he told me that, I lost it and it was hard to compose myself.

[@ericbeast8325]

These guys are 100% Heroes PERIOD.

[@gospodipomiluj2]

❤️

[@AdaiiRable]

77 years ago today. 37,000 lives lost on both sides. A day that made our today what it is. A day NEVER to be forgotten.

[@chrisdelagarza8048]

To the 819 dislikes, you have no place here in halls of VALHALLA, and at the table of the young men of the greatest generation. May God have mercy on your souls, because we will not...

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

DANG!!!! Get em! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! If you haven't seen our new Battlefield Return video, check it out and share! 75th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmknouJiq6sppo

[@kehariracing9884]

People dislike so their recommended page is not filled with these videos

[@ryansanderson23]

At this time there are 955. Very sad.

[@davecrupel2817]

0:28 look at him handle that rifle. That training never left.

[@mohamedashian604]

It’s like they always say “you can take the marine out of the corps but you could never take the corps out of the marine”

[@davecrupel2817]

@@mohamedashian604 damn right.

[@kooskoos1814]

My grand dad fought in France and Germany and I still can remember when we gave him a US M1 carbine about 65 years later. It was absolutely the same, he could remember everything, even the serial number of his…

[@matthewbertrang7906]

“my only regret is that i wasn’t able to save more of my comrades after being wounded” that hits hard :/

[@60tpbrrrrtgaming]

Yes :'(

[@obi-wankenobi1750]

Knowing that he rushed a machine gun bunker is chilling. Those things spit out 8mm Mausers (an insanely powerful bullet that would blow your organs out easily) at 24 rounds a second. The horror of getting hit by even one of those bullets is unimaginable. God bless that hero.

[@anadventurousattackkitten779]

"I wish I could wake up and it wouldn't be true. I wish it could be gone." Amen. This sentiment is repeated by many soldiers.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

It completely broke my heart when he said that. Thank you for watching and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, please do! We have a new battlefield return video dropping soon and you don't want to miss it!

[@anadventurousattackkitten779]

@@BestDefenseFoundation I broke down and started having my own flood of memories and emotions. Thank you for your beautiful work and yes I have subscribed. 💜

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

@@anadventurousattackkitten779 Are you a veteran yourself?

[@anadventurousattackkitten779]

@@BestDefenseFoundation Yes I was a 96B in the Army. I served during the first few years of OIF.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

@@anadventurousattackkitten779 Thank you so much for your service! I had friends in that war and can't believe some of the things you all went through. Much Respect!

[@pietrosal9629]

We will always remember the Heroes who saved Europe 🇺🇲🇬🇧❤ , best regards from Italy!

[@KhabibsJacuzzi]

I'm sure your mixed-race transgender grandchild twerking for adults at gay prides will thank you, before having a 48% chance of committing suicide. But hey, atleast he won't speak German, right ?

[@seizuresalad91]

If they saved Europe, then why is it that Europe is experiencing everything Hitler warned us about, which was also outlined in the 1925 book Practical Idealism? If you think Europe was saved then you must not have the ability to identify anything that's going on. Keep eating up the Comintern propaganda.

[@SuperCompany007]

I fucking cried when he started saying his fallen friend’s names :(

[@mattsprayberry0]

Who else has a lump in their throats they can't swallow.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Right here! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! If you haven't seen our new Battlefield Return video, check it out and share! 75th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmknouJiq6sppo

[@ThatGingerGuy51]

No matter how many times I watch this, I always tear up and get that lump in my throat

[@haru_1217]

"And if the bad man ever comes again, we're coming back to take care of you." I'm sad. I hope you never have to.

[@tyehunnidz3998]

I’m tearing up for the ones who fought and fight to live and the ones who are still here, thank you for your service 😓😤💪🏼 If WW3 happens trust me we’re going out with a bang boys 😈

[@donalda95]

The fact that the ww11 memorial got destroyed during the riots gives me no hope for our youth

[@thetype97chiha2]

It is in no way associated to to the horrible thing that happened and shouldn’t have been dragged into the situation and I hope whoever did that faces every last one of the veterans buried there when they die.

[@spets234]

@@thetype97chiha2 I'm a millennial and disagree with this "modern thinking." I am honestly disgusted by the actions of my peers, the people in my generation and generations to come.

[@thetype97chiha2]

MisterScripter I am in the same boat as you are due to the fact that I am in one of those generations to come and am also disgusted by the actions of those that are much older than me.

[@brianmcintyre6132]

Can you please explain which memorial was destroyed, I guess it doesn't matter I just want to know.Some people are very stupid and wouldn't know WW2 from the civil war. Dum in America.

[@spets234]

@@thetype97chiha2 Yep mate :/

[@ToxicGaming-rd2ez]

This is the most wholesome thing I’ve ever laid eyes upon! God bless!

[@BenMcneil-hk8xv]

How unpatriotic to give a thumbs down to these heroes. Without them there would be no "YOU"

[@romelnegut2005]

So true.

[@buhbwoylimpo7287]

those thumbs down are from grandchildren of Nazi Soldiers

[@BenMcneil-hk8xv]

@@buhbwoylimpo7287 you would hope so but I doubt it probably from spoiled American grandchildren that were never taught in our schools how these men and women of WW2 sacrificed all to save the world from the evil that was happening around our globe

[@Acle1034]

How about me a fucking indonesian that loves america fuck you

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Please share our videos and help us put these real heroes back in the forefront!

[@anuestrosveteranos429]

What a masterpiece! Respect.

[@GitSumGaming]

Sad that great people like this are dying off...world full of so many ungrateful people.

[@rekofrmtheblvd9152]

DanPH77 trust 😔

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

It’s now our job as humans parents and Americans to take up that mantle of respect morality and pride to teach as many people as we can reach with our words how brilliantly strong our fathers and grandfathers have been for us as their children and comrades. Let not one mind go untouched with the knowledge of what was done in those times so that when we are asked by our children we can say that we are the descendants of warriors for freedom and honor. My mother’s dad was in the vacant German guard towers watching Jews barely hanging on to life being evacuated by the US Army out of concentration camps all around Germany. My fathers dad worked to invent a turret camera that allowed our bombers to see their bombs hitting targets eliminating the need for a second flight to confirm hits then when the Korean War started he kept our fly boys in the air as a mechanic on the many aircraft we flew there. I have some great color photos my dad scanned from slides of my papa in front of his hanger with planes he was working on during the war. When I asked why there weren’t any of him in WWII he said he didn’t think to take a camera. Then during Vietnam my dad worked on F-4 Phantoms and later worked on the blackbird. I come from an amazing line of great and intelligent men. I am proud every day to be a part of their bloodline. I have all 3 of their service photos on my mantle at home. While my father is the only one of them left now I still feel their presence in my life every day. And I thank them in my own way for being who they were and doing what they did for me and the rest of our great country.

[@timecrashv5wu709]

you think the world is nice?

[@GitSumGaming]

Dilun Wu who said it was?

[@iainjohnston5843]

Indeed these men had to indure hell and when i see the ungratefulness it feels me with disgust these guys gave theor lives having hope that one day the world would learn if these dead men could see today they would turn over in their graves im so blessed these guys gave their lives and bless the ones who made it its worse for them because they live with the memories of that hell they had to indure

[@gtagamerman1234]

The greatest generation of soldiers that will ever exist on this planet. The bravery, strength, and courage these men had is unimaginable. God Bless America🇺🇸

[@anttikoskinen3801]

Why is there over 500 dislikes. Tf is wrong with people

[@Martin-xh1hd]

They have freedome to dislike

[@alanagaines5797]

Their eyes were so watery that they couldn’t see the like button.

[@realworldforum]

Nazis

[@superman-007]

Must be fking isis

[@jackmcc4571]

Antti koskinen damn, you can’t decide what they do?

[@weneedtotalk6153]

"Not like it felt the first time..." These men are something else. God bless their kind souls.

[@manuels4911]

I wish kids here in the states were more aware of the hell these hero’s ran through to secure the future of the world. God bless our veterans🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@blantonbyers8682]

Manny stringos you can always be aware of it, but no one, NO ONE, will EVER understand it. It’s sad but that knowledge of what that hell was really like will soon be lost forever and more people need to know that they have been through the absolutely unthinkable.

[@manuels4911]

Blanton Byers your right but the United States still won the war in the pacific theater

[@Drialeth]

I wish people would respect veterans more, they don't understand what they went through for our freedom.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Let's help them understand! ! Please share our videos and help us put these real heroes back in the forefront!

[@patriot7930]

Sad thing is politics of today are trying to strip us of our freedoms that these brave men and ones before them fought and died to give us. The time may come again soon where we will have to water the tree of liberty with the blood of tyrants and Patriots

[@Drialeth]

@Jack Stucki First of all, thank you for your service. Second, many American soldiers were not involved in such actions, and although what you say is true, most German citizens we're not killed when they encountered American troops. The reason we fought WWII was to defend ourselves from the Japanese and help defend France, Great Britian, and other European countries from Hitler's reign. If we lost the war, then the freedom of the American people is in danger. Most soldiers who were sent to fight were fighting with the mentality that we must defend our freedom, and the freedom in Europe. To call soldiers who fought in WWII "Savage" is a misrepresentation. These men were sent to a battlefield after being drafted. They fought against a military that broke many rules of war, such as chemical warefare, killing citizens, etc. WWII was not mainly firebombing citizens, and when it did happen, it was the USSR doing such actions. Also, what branch if the military were you in and how long have you been in it?

[@Drialeth]

@Jack Stucki England and France declare war on Germany because Germany kept invading smaller countries, and would obviously invade France and then GB. Even if Germany did not use chemical warefare, they still broke rules against humanity and many Nazis who had higher ranks and committed mass murder are still being tried for their crimes. When people hear about the war in Afghanistan, some say stuff like "oh the military killed some civilians in bombings" and other stuff. And with all of these factors and stuff in mind, we have to really think about it. Also, we had to go to war with Germany because of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, who, after declaring war on Japan, we were declared war on Germany. Once already, we interpreted a message that Germany tried to send to Mexico asking for Mexico to attack the US, ofcourse, Mexico did not, but it goes to show that Germany was already trying to attack America, but knowing the power of our military, did not want to fully get involved. Are you trying to say we should not respect WWII veterans, most of which did not commit war crimes? What are you trying to say?

[@Drialeth]

@Jack Stucki I can see what you are saying, and although I don't agree with half of what your saying, the outcome of the war is not who won, but what is left.

[@bhight100]

My great grandfather was declared 4F for being 100% color blind, drafted shortly later, he fought in the Pacific as a B-29 ground crew mechanic in the 504th bomb group on the B-29 the Sitting Pretty, I have pictures from him of the Marine cemitary on Okinawa, I have pictures of ground teams across Tinian, pictures of the Enola Gay, the sights to be seen across there in black and white as he saw them, his unit was having a get together back at Tinian, he said, "I have seen all I want of that Island". After the war, he was about to be sent to Korea, instead got shuffled to the corps of Engeneers to be in the rebuilding effort, he became an officer and was in charge of the rebuilding, my grandmother was raised there in a chateau., he never spoke about the military, it was clear that his service haunted him till his death.in the hospital. He had the misfortune of being paired with a very ditsy Japanese Nurse who asked him what he was doing on Tinian Island. He stayed in to retire Brigaier General, Dan Brownly Sargent.i was fortunate to get to know him a little as a kid, I miss him so much, my grandmother said he cried tears of joy when he found out i wanted to serve in the military. Shortly after he died i nearly died from appendicitis, started getting in shape, bad car wreck, the chiropractor said I shouldn't have been able to walk, re-alignment therapy,another car wreck, re-alignment therapy, then 4 years ago I was crushed between 2 cars and died 9 times on the operating table, now I'm training again to enlist. I want to see the places that he saw, I wish I could speak to the people he served with, I pray for all those who died and thank them every day for their sacrifice.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Wow, that’s quite a story! Thank you for choosing to serve. Have you seen our video where we took guys back to the Pacific and went to Tinian?

[@bhight100]

@@BestDefenseFoundation, as many times as I've searched I only coincidentally found part 5, it wouldn't pull up any of the others

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

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