BAR Combat: Fighting With The Iconic Weapon of WWII | Ernest Mogor

[@americanveteranscenter]

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[@ColbyScott-hr7gc]

Already have I started watching these videos on your channel like a week ago I live it, one I watched maybe your channel don't think so kinda put me in the mind frame of how it's like living as a vet it's so hard to describe what happened to me, I was watching this story and all of a sudden an hour into it it was like something hit me and my mindframe and how I seen things and my surroundings changed like I was having an out of body experience but not almost like I was someone else , wasn't the usual thing I go through day to day 😂 hard to explain

[@ElliotNightingale]

😮😅😅😅

[@emjaybyers8814]

I would love to see you guys interview a man from the 442nd RCT, my great grandfather, Hiroshi Yoneyama enlisted when his family was interned and fought valiantly across Europe until he was wounded in 44*(not 100%) certain on date.

[@GrannyRachel]

My dad carried the BAR in WWII. He was 6th marines and is pictured in Wikipedia walking through Okinawa. At one of his reunions, every man in his unit told different stories of how my dad saved their life. I didn't know till I was married with children what a hero he was. Thanks to men like this for the freedom we have.

[@jimmyhangjas6569]

Would you mind sharing your fathers name? If not thats totally fine ofcourse, but I would love to try and find some stories about him. Cause it sounds cool af!

[@GrannyRachel]

@jimmyhangjas6569 yes. His name was Onward Elmo Mccullough. He was from WV.

[@jimmyhangjas6569]

@@GrannyRachel ah thanks!

[@GrannyRachel]

Dad met a guy who was doing training at Paris Island and he said that part of their training on "what to do" was based on what dad did. If you want the guys name I can get it for you. Also my dad was 6th marines and was in the first wave going into Guam and Iwa Jima

[@jimmyhangjas6569]

@@GrannyRachel ah yeah that would be great thanks! Sorry for late reply

[@SavageAirguns]

"We did what we had to do and I did what I had to do." Thank you for that.

[@jenniferhayes458]

"Everybody loved that."

[@sumbody126]

This channel is gold man these men don’t last forever and their stories are our future legends they were the best generation they stepped up and did what men now wouldn’t dare

[@piledaddytv]

Yea I love this channel and the stories of these brave men 🫡

[@bigdarby2830]

I mean these men wouldn’t have either hadn’t they been drafted. That doesn’t make them any less of the heroes they are. Many times it’s being forced into a situation that forges a hero.

[@maxsparks5183]

Best generation? No! I watched my brothers and sisters do the same things in Viet Nam, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan…… ALL SUCH WARRIORS DESERVE IUR RESPECT AND ADMIRATION. To elevate one group above the others based simply on the fact that they served in a particular war is just wrong. Our veterans deserve better than that. 🇺🇸

[@carlosdew1351]

Very well said.​@@maxsparks5183

[@patrickrose1221]

We won't see their like again 😢, what have we done with their legacy eh 🙄. When I was a young coal miner, many of the older boys had been through it. Wisdom like you've never heard it before, fair play ❤️

[@gregorydahlen2103]

"To either take them as prisoner.... or whatever." - 98 years old, almost 80 years after the combat and still hard to discuss.

[@jonathanallard2128]

Hell can't be appropriately described with mere words. Sometimes no matter what you say, you'll fail to convey the message you try to comm.

[@Jengoboys603]

Incidents like the malmedy massacre happened and they knew about it. Gloves are off in war.

[@FastEddy396]

Dear Elder Brother, you are beloved by all of us who followed in your footsteps. We Honor You. We Love You.

[@markshaw3219]

WOW!! RESPECT!!! 98 years old,,,?? His mind is still sharp!! Thank you Sir!!

[@krwada]

If I could give this a 10+ thumbs up, I would. I am grateful for all US veterans in all branches of service. I am grateful for the people who have stood up and served our country to keep our freedoms and way of life.

[@jevans.writer]

What a great interview. God bless him. My grandfather passed away in 1995. He had also carried a BAR in Europe. He was in Company G, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division. He once claimed that he could "mow the grass" with a BAR. He also mentioned that during the Battle of the Bulge when the 28th Division was attacked, that he melted the barrel of his BAR from all of the shooting. He said that his Sergeant told him, "you really did it this time" and had to go find him a replacement BAR.

[@exstacc1886]

I'm amazed that this interview was recorded less than a month ago. I'm genuinely so happy that there's still so many veterans willing to share their experience with us, even with them all passing away in the next few years.

[@Spocklee]

Their isn't that many. Their generation is almost gone. My grandpa who fought in ww2 died at 75, that was 22 years ago.

[@exstacc1886]

@Spocklee it's been at least 10 since my brother's great grandpa died maybe 12, my Great grandpa who served in Korea died in 2014 I believe from pancreas cancer.

[@benitoloco899]

Most combat vets I know refuse to talk about their experiences as they don't want to remember them. Very brave of Ernest to recall his time fighting in the war. I salute him.

[@TheIndianaGeoff]

I had a Great Uncle who served in the Pacific as a plane mechanic. You would think that would be easy, but part of the job was cleaning out what happens when a crewmember is shot up in a plane. He didn't want to remember any of that and like so many, just didn't want to talk about it.

[@_Patton_Was_Right]

Many also realize they were tricked

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

“I loved it, and it loved me”

[@SunnyIlha]

"that thing saved my life"

[@whatdothlife4660]

"It loved me and I loved it." is what he said.

[@JuanAppleseed-ge6tb]

How I felt about my M249 SAW on deployment. I was assigned as the gunner of the team as a joke, because I was the smallest dude on my team. Then they saw how accurate I was with it, and they decided I was going to be the gunner incarnate. Automatics are a chef's kiss

[@t._.tLethal_Lunacy]

​@@JuanAppleseed-ge6tbI was with 1st ceb I think they give all the small guys the saws and 240s lol literally all the saw gunners in my plt were less than 150 lbs and not particularly muscular. Good times.

[@JuanAppleseed-ge6tb]

@@t._.tLethal_Lunacy I actually didn't even realize that all of the gunners in my unit were small dudes 😂😂😂 My best friend McNeil was even smaller than me and he was Delta's gunner 🤣 I was ripped by the end of deployment from carrying all of that gear and ammo. Between the 240, the 249, all the ammo, my assault pack, my sidearm, my body armor, etc. I was carrying more weight than I weighed. I was roughly 130 when I deployed, my gear weighed right around 155-ish 💪🏻 That's the reason I sound like a 63 year old man when I sit down or stand up 💯

[@glennbrymer4065]

Salute to you Sir! From another veteran. I joined the US Army in 1969 because of what you World War 2 men did to win that war. God bless you all.

[@johncurtis6815]

Mr. Mogor, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you did to liberate Europe from the Nazis. I am forever grateful to you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you sir!

[@davidgarbersr.8065]

It's nice to read post like yours.

[@johncurtis6815]

@@davidgarbersr.8065 thank you David. I absolutely mean every word. I’d rather shake this man’s hand, look him in the eye and tell him how grateful I am for his service over any celebrity, politician, etc.

[@CommanderLongJohn]

Who will liberate Europe now 👀?

[@rwhanks]

Amen, thank you for your service sir. I’m glad this channel gives these heroes a chance to tell their story.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

Is that the same god that the Nazis worshipped too? Christians man, they just can't help themselves.

[@rickskellig4652]

That's so sad that his friend died on his very first day of combat at just 19 years old 😢😢 It took so much sacrifice to beat such a terrible evil

[@Dwatts24111]

Hats off to every soldier that has sacrificed their lives for others. Thank you and God Bless. ❤❤❤❤

[@kennethrogers1129]

So many died as soon as the ramp of the amphibious landing craft dropped, total dedication…

[@Akac3sh]

America just as evil what are you even yapping about

[@analogueoverdigital929]

​@Akac3sh cry somewhere else. This channel isn't the place for anti American sentiments. Especially if you live here. Just leave

[@ThorAxeleon]

​@@Akac3sh You have one subscriber from your side channel, what are you yapping about, blud?

[@NemanorTheAlmighty]

It doesn't feel real that we're about to lose all of the ww2 veterans, hopefully America can figure out that Ameirca is worth the trouble

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

God bless all veterans. Keep getting their stories so they won't be forgotten. RIP

[@boldvisionmedia431]

They wont

[@G1951-w1y]

Lost a WWII veteran in 2017, my Dad, Navy aircraft carrier Altamaha CVE-18.

[@Madinfidelprepper]

You're protected now princess

[@samholdsworth420]

Harris 24! Dei is the ONLY way

[@Onlyusemesuede]

I saw BAR and I was immediately interested!

[@APB3992]

My grandfather used a BAR during WW2 in the Pacific. He didn't talk much about it but what he did say it saved his life quite alot

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Mr. Mogor, You are 30 years my senior...having listened to your story, I now have more courage to face the unknown future...I am glad we both speak to God...He delivers... May God richly bless you sir...until Valhalla... Warmest regards, A Navy Vet

[@XHollisWood]

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice to serve our country ❤🇺🇸

[@victorocallaghan6791]

I met Ernest in Bastogne last December. It was a privilege to meet him.

[@HomeMadeBoards]

Looks great for 98, speaks better than most people around. Sharp, articulate, to the point and still remembers the individual growth the war caused him. Men like these need to speak in schools to harden up the next generation.

[@ToreDL87]

Not gonna happen, they want fruitloops w/gender dystopia now

[@wayne8276]

A real man ! A Hero ! A Gentlemen ! An American ! God bless you Sir .

[@ghw7192]

My career army father (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) lied about his age to enlist at 17. He island hopped through the Pacific and was wounded on Midway, but went on to finish the war. He loved the BAR. He never talked sbout his war experiences, but he would talk about the weapons. Thank you for your service!

[@zororosario]

That Browning Automatic Rifle is a force to be reckoned with, a masterpiece for it's time. Thanks Cheers

[@idget600]

My personal mantra since my Army days - " you do what you have to do when you need to do it", has served me well through my life. Thank you Mr. Mogor for your service, as my father-in-law did at the Bulge.

[@The5thBranch]

You can tell this man had no problems using the big BAR. Look at the shirt he’s wearing, and think about the size of the young man who lived in it - monster!

[@shawntailor5485]

Ya we tend to loose a little mass with age my friend . Sharp eye !

[@YouTube_still_sucks]

Yeah he was a big boy - his hands are huge. I can almost see him standing in Europe in '44, patting his BAR like it's his best girl and talking crap about the Germans. Going thru buildings, taking Germans prisoners 'or whatever' has gotta be a miserable job. Sounds like he ran into a Bouncing Betty or two, as well. The Germans were very desperate in '44 and '45. He probably saw a lot of dark stuff in just the 3 months he was there.

[@TbHiNgK]

👀

[@marshalchisholm5151]

It’s a new shirt- average ya goof😂

[@The5thBranch]

@@marshalchisholm5151 lol just trying to puff up this hero. 😂

[@bentimmerman2916]

It’s always amazing hearing stories from veterans like this. We should never forget the bravery they had and the sacrifices they made.

[@ethaneddy4485]

It was an absolute honor to meet Ernie in East Boston back in 2023. To sit down and listen to his story and share a beer with him was like talking with a superhero.

[@JeniStiuca]

Grazie ❤❤❤

[@thesnuggler9606]

A big "Thank You" to all Veterans. Brave, selfless people, all of you.

[@roelofvanijken829]

Thank you for your service and testimony. God bless you! Warmest regards from Germany.

[@stevemuldoon9451]

I see your rifle company pin on your hat. That's what my dad was in. He was an "old man" of 25. He lasted a week, then got hit by artillery. I have great respect for you and your generation. Thank you for your service.

[@richboyd8635]

Thank you keeping their memories alive.

[@jeffanon1772]

My Dad was a big strong strapping farm boy, so the Army decided he needed to carry a BAR into combat & he and it did well together until he was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and escaped from a German POW labor camp a few months later along with several other G.I.'s... They sure made em tough back then...👍👍

[@ericgautreaux1752]

I had an uncle captured at the Battle of the Bulge but didn't leave the POW camp until it was liberated.

[@nickdalessandro1191]

This is a real man, speaking. God Bless you, Sir.

[@OutlawNix]

My grandpa was in the Army in World War II and also was in the Korean War as well. Before his passing he let me hold his M1 rifle and must say I was shocked how heavy it felt in the hand.

[@ellieprice363]

The M1 rifle weighed about 9 1/2 lbs and fired an 8 round clip of 30mm ammunition. The M1 Carbine was lighter and shorter and fired the same ammunition.

[@paulbarlow8286]

@@ellieprice363 M1 Garand is chambered in 30-06 or .30 cal. Some tanker models fired .308 cal. The carbine is also .30 cal. but fires a different round.. Honest typo. Take care...

[@kdtrimble]

@@paulbarlow8286 I have an M1 Garand and a few Japanese Arisakas. The M1 is a beast. In the Korean war they gave the South Koreans the M1. When you see someone beating a guy over the head with the M1 it's effective. The Japanese Arisakas sound like pop guns but the M1 is for real like you said, 30-06. Watch Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima as well as the Korean film Taegukgi which has English subtitles.

[@TheVIdeosOnly]

@@ellieprice363.30-06 and .30 carbine are extremely different both in terms of ballistics and power. For reference, .30-06 carries about 3x (or more) as much muzzle energy and 2x as much velocity. The .30 caliber measurement only refers to the diameter of the bullet.

[@shawntailor5485]

​@@TheVIdeosOnlymy uncle had both , and a welrod ,and gyro rocket . He was in the jungle when first special ops were slaughtered on the beach due to bad upper echelon management .

[@johndyson4109]

THANK YOU ERNEST! You are a brave man.. My brother was in the NAVY and passed all his tests to be a CHIEF and they refused him because he was COLOR BLIND!

[@jefferyshute6641]

As frightening as it was, these brave lads answered the nation's call, and helped save the world from tyranny. My utmost respect and gratitude to every one of them.

[@geoffthornton9004]

What a WONDERFUL man!! And thank you for recording these interviews.

[@bayoumanbryan]

Wow what a MAN! THANK YOU for your service sir!

[@Cheesesteak70-d1v]

Thank God, people like you have the insight to capture these great men and what they have done when they were nothing more than boys themselves. Our generation has a respect and a sense to capture the words and the lessons and experiences from the greatest.

[@joelpierce3940]

Think You sir and all your brothers! Those of the Greatest Generation are Golden!

[@darrenwelsman2851]

A humble giant....you have my respect and gratitude sir. Thankyoh for your reflections and memories some close to the surface some needed a little digging but you never missed a beat. Such a real privilege to hear these stories of now old men, softened with time, but in thier day, tip of the sword... ❤

[@richardthornhill4630]

Interesting story of a surviving Veteran. Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

[@davehiggins5903]

All I can say is wow. American hero greatest generation. Thank you sir for our frredom

[@IntoxicatedRebal]

I love this old bloke. Iv never heard of the rifle butt trick when hitting the deck...great move.

[@DePrettoAuto-farm]

Anytime I feel as though I’m having what I consider to be a bad day, I watch these kind of interviews and find myself awe struck of what these men went through. The simple, yet real insight, and words of wisdom our elders like him offer to us is priceless, lest we forget those that went before us, we truly stand on the shoulders of giants. Incredible amounts of respect for you sir.

[@aztecadog]

Thank you sir for your service & sacrifice and thank you for relating your experience, this video in my eyes is a historic treasure

[@Hotsoup_]

This is a very important channel historically and objectively. Thank you for the great stories from the hall of heroes

[@aboynamedthump]

Thank you for your sacrifices, services, and valor!

[@haroldnunez5973]

Thank you for your service...you are a Brave Hero in my eyes...I'm glad you made it home to tell us your story...I will never forget it

[@ReaperRestorations]

Watching this while deployed. Thank you sir for reminding me why i'm doing this. thank you for your service brother

[@simonerridge4110]

This channel is fascinating, sobering, and humbling. My grandad was a tanker in various theatres including north africa (desert rats). I was always fascinated as a kid by his war stories. I wish i could have recorded them.

[@ticket2space]

Holy cow. I love this guys attitude when talking about the BAR. I didnt know back in the day every man was his own ordinance team or whatever its called. Im pretty sure these days theres designated teams to deal with mines and what not. Here this guy is on his hands and knees probing with a dang bayonet! What a guy

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

My Pap would tell me stories about the war I remember him telling me "hit the ground " specifically .... respect to this soldier ...we live free because of their sacrifices and those who never made it home thank you sir

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Damn I love these guys ! They just dont make em like that anymore pure grit and determination and a two ton set of brass balls

[@nailedt0thecr0ss]

Thank you so much for your service sir!

[@oliviaa_howell]

He is part of the best generation this country has ever seen. God bless this man ❤

[@TheGainfather]

What an amazing story. God bless those that lived and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. They all paid a price. 🙏

[@RobertReynolds-b9p]

We are honored to hear your voice and story. God blessed you and sustained you and may He continue to do so.

[@wildcat8598]

I’ve always wanted a Browning Automatic. My favorite classic firearm. Even more than the Thompson. I like the Thompson’s ammo capacity but that B.A.R. round is a true knockdown powerful round. Thank you Sir for sharing your story with us. God bless you and I hope the rest of your days are great ones spent in peace. I often think about 18-19 year old kids from the greatest generation as well as my generation who were graduating or seniors in high school when 9/11 happened and a lot of that generation who answered the call and 18-19 year olds of today. How different our country is. I can only imagine this gentleman has got to be heartbroken knowing he fought for his country just to see it being actively ruined these days. If we don’t change the country for the better for ourselves, we should do it for guys like this Man. For our children and future generations. Gotta step up Men the time is now.

[@shawntailor5485]

Its basically the model 8 Belgium Browning . Later the model 81 . The BAR was 30 06 . Its chambered in a multitude of different rounds including .300 savage .

[@edm240b9]

Belmont Firing Range in Belmont, NH. They have an M1918A2 BAR to rent.

[@EchoLeague2]

The Germans knew and feared the BAR. Heard a story from a German veteran who said near Bastogne they avoided a group of Americans solely off the fact that they had seen that the Americans had 3 autorifles (BARs) and a browning.

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

Your statements are right on the money. It is disgusting that our country is facing so much turmoil because of the sick politicians that are doing their best to drag us back into the dark ages. It must really hurt these veterans who fought to save the world and now we are facing another crisis.

[@edhallberg7472]

The Indiana State Musium has a B.A.R. on display.

[@JohnsSoutheastMissouri]

I was a drunk at a very young age, not much good about me. I can say the military was a turning point for me, I did things I never thought I could. Making it through basic was definitely a good feeling, jump school let me know I could do anything. I came in with little worth, I left the service a man. These men have all my respect, it truly makes you brothers.

[@mark-ib7sz]

What a amazing human being !! Thank you for the service sir.

[@Artstraction]

I listened to this mister when i was at school in Belgium, we went to Bastogne with the all group and we were told about the war by Americans heros just like this man . Now I'm 34 and I still love and respect that generation of men who offered us freedom at the cost of their life and I can tell you that in Belgium, we the Belgian will never forget who came from far to save our lifes ❤

[@cody33rd3rd7]

I can listen to the guys all day long I can't get enough of this channel these guys where a different breed greatest generation bar none 💯

[@crookedfingersgirl7356]

I live in asstd living and so grateful to all the veterans of WW2. I'm grateful however wish I had more time to hear them... The two are now gone, the other has dementia. RIP Mr. Pat Boone and Mr. Bill Hill.

[@308driver]

Thank you for your service Sir! Peace be with you!

[@IamME-h5w]

*_John Browning_*_ (BAR inventor) and _*_John Thompson_*_ (.45 ACP sub-machine gun inventor) where two American heroes that saves countless lives!_

[@russ254]

USA, that’s where.

[@shawntailor5485]

Neat little story of how they kept John in prison until he released the patent on the BAR . Bad ass rifle .

[@shawntailor5485]

My brother has a hand made .22 by JB . Before he even had stamps . The initials are hand chiseled .

[@captainsensiblejr.]

They were NOT HEROES THEY DESIGNED GUNS. The men using the guns were the heroes. If it wasn't Browning or Thompson it would have been someone else.

[@IamME-h5w]

Non-thinker aren't you? By your logic Thomas Edison wasn't a hero because he invented the electric light bulb. After all? People were able to see just fine before that.. I never said the soldiers were not Heroes. But if you think they were the only ones? Non-thinker you are! (Likely Biden voter)

[@Shiroyasha2397]

He is such a joy to listen to!

[@bigglesOz]

What a ripping yarn! Life is indeed stranger than fiction and this bloke is still lucid with moments of humour. As someone else has said ‘it would be better if those who declare/want war, get out and fight it themselves’. That would make them think again about how much do they want a war. Thanks old fella for your grace and humanity. Cheers B

[@andreamerlehoward]

God bless you Ernest, thank you for sharing your part of our greatest generation’s story of sacrifice. You are amazing and have a place waiting for you with one hell of a welcome home party in Valhalla! Thank you.

[@DragerPilot]

Thank you sir for preserving the greatest gift of freedom. That generation was truly the greatest. Can you imagine todays younger generations tasked with preserving or winning back our freedom? They know nothing, and have no work ethic whatsoever. We would be lost.

[@davidgarbersr.8065]

God bless those Vets. All Vetrans. They were just kids. Saying thank you is such an understatement. My Dad served on the South Dakota during the war. Years later, us kids figured out why he, at times would wake us with him yelling and screaming. We just didn't know. May him and all those fellow Vets rest in peace til the end of time.

[@shawntailor5485]

My pa spent 5 years in body casts , we'd gen he woke up screaming the whole house went into action getting heat on his back and legs with an old iron and towels because it was all we had that helped .

[@augustusbus5344]

Thank you so much for making these videos never stop

[@patrickrose1221]

Thank you Ernest, God bless thee and thine ❤️🕊️

[@droogsurgeon1440]

Can’t imagine the type of war these guys experienced. Must have been something else! To think these guys are still around and so coherent, able to remember so much… these guys are something else!

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

What an amazing group of brave men and women. I am sooooo thankful for their sacrifices. We were represented by the BEST!!!

[@I_Am_Become_Light]

My dad was a radio operator in WW2 and carried a BAR. It's hard for me to imagine my dear old dad being a badass marine blasting away with a BAR. But it helped get him and his buds out of a couple scrapes. So good on him.

[@GroovesAndLands]

Thank you for stepping up and doing what needed done, Ernie. Blessings of peace and love.

[@Rmrod3928]

I love these stories. Thank you for your service.

[@jaype331]

Thank you so so much for these videos man

[@charleschandler9855]

An American icon, and a hero. God bless you, sir.

[@Ishment]

Everytime I watch one of these videos I’m just so amazed. The sacrifice these boys took to keep us safe is unfathomable. These are the exact kind of guys that I want defending my country. They’re smart, calculated, calm, and in some cases astonishingly fearless. Thank you for your service.

[@slaughterhouse5585]

The Greatest Generation, indeed. God bless this man and all the others like him.

[@tbt311]

Thank You for you're service sir!

[@noah5941]

6:20-6:40, this man was hitting drop shots in real life, may his name never be forgotten, along with all the other brave soldiers

[@ShutUpBubi]

God bless you Mr. Mogor! I was lucky enough to shoot a fully automatic BAR for my 25th birthday (So lucky to live to such an age when so many didn't) and I'll never forget the sound, the feel and the smile it put on my face! Thank you so much for your service to our great country

[@Wafflez-Man-YT]

Watching this was great. Sir thank you. I was happy to hear when he said he lived his life.

[@badboybootz8]

98 wow. He's in great shape

[@anthonydepalma273]

Good bless you 🙏. Thank you so much

[@dpmedhurst]

God bless you and all the other brave men like you. Thank you for everything you and your comrades did. Heroes one and all

[@jessewrites17792]

I love this man. 🇬🇧

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

Thank you for sharing your story sir. It means a lot.

[@SH-Mosier]

Thank You Sir, for your service and your courage

[@StephenMarks-wo4uk]

God bless you sir and thank you for your service

[@terryhinkley7101]

Thank you to all my brothers of the last, your service was distinct and well done. Thank you soldier for your service.

[@jippel1]

You are a true hero ❤thanks you for fighting for our freedom that’s at stake right now god bless you sir cheers from down under 🇦🇺

[@derekcombs6497]

My great grandfather carried a BAR he had a very similar outlook of the weapon

[@chrisalbrecht2894]

Quite the psychological difference it can make carrying a weapon like that. Funny how many share the same sentiment, yet in reality they were no safer than their fellow rifleman.

[@14goldmedals]

@@chrisalbrecht2894in fact the Japanese snipers were told to get the BAR man as quick as possible, second was the Human Zippo, flame thrower guys then concentrate on the rest.

[@seanshay998]

My grandfather and grandmother both served in WW2. I remember seeing the photos of them in uniform overseas. Our greatest generation. The weak generation now has no clue about what sacrifice and service is. We lose more of our veterans from this generation daily and soon, they will all be gone. Their stories of sacrifice need to be told, and respected

[@johnsamuels6021]

I salute you sir! I only wish you had talked more about the BAR. What an awesome gun! A fully auto 30-06!! Devastating.