World War II Vets React: WWII Movies with Iwo Jima Veterans Don Graves and Frank Strait Wright

[@OfficialMalone1]

A WWII Marine Raider and a Iwo flamethrower operator. Can't get much better than this, and we won't have it for long.

[@JayjayElon]

This generation will fade away, gone but throughout their 60 years living after the war is bonus for them to teach and pass their memory and memoirs about their sacrifices for freedom we enjoy today, grim reminder the past shouldn't happen again.

[@davidherene6365]

Indeed, Im a Gen Z but I truly look up and and respect the Greatest Generation.. that is the men and women that fought and labored in WWII. The men that also went through hell just to give us a paradise. Semper Fi 🙏🏻

[@OfficialMalone1]

@@walkster94 That's a different Don Graves.

[@walkster94]

@OfficialMalone1 oh really? I thought I saw shawn ryan post about his passing in the summer. My mistake thanks for the clarification! I hope he continues a healthy life!

[@OfficialMalone1]

@ yeah there was another marine vet by the same name who sadly passed, but this Don will be turning 100 next year. It was really easy to get them mixed up.

[@staggerinstanton56]

Pipe down kid , the men are talking. In all seriousness, that had to be an honor to share that time with those Men

[@Highspeed_216]

This ☝🏼

[@abstraktmind6665]

i would of been over the moon to just be a fly on the wall in the same room as these men

[@Highspeed_216]

@ saaame

[@mattkenay]

Roger.couldnt have said a word. But a thousand questions in my head

[@Autobotmatt428]

There some questions he asked that make me cringe like this one 9:20 I am upset an jealous at the same time. Also never asked about the guy playing dead.

[@GianWarGasm]

17:37 "Get it on Amazon" him saying that made me smile so much. So sharp to the modern world telling the young kid what to do hahaha and i love seen that

[@neutchain7838]

Cracked me up, still grinning like an idiot. Could spend weeks talking to these absolute legends.

[@PoeticallyTwizted]

Thought the same thing! Grandpa still sharp as ever!

[@Yamato-tp2kf]

I also cracked myself laughing that that😂😂

[@micahtaylor5647]

Dude is sharp as a tack

[@gew43]

lol same

[@Eric-cj7ph]

"Used my rifle butt a lot". Ooh Rah. Old school, hard charging Devil Dogs. Semper Fi.

[@porterwilliams2630]

Yeah that was pretty metal haha. What a stud. My great grandpa was a bomber pilot, mainly in the European theater and North Africa, and hearing him talk, they don't make them like they used to. Or at least it's quite a high bar to reach.

[@Autobotmatt428]

That man is an original Raider

[@Indylimburg]

Yeah, that was cold. It's interesting hearing accounts from veterans of the Pacific how many of them experienced hand to hand combat.

[@Cali_dinho]

Came here to comment that. Such a subtle comment on how intensely close the fighting was. What a badass he is

[@XboxProIsGay]

​@@Indylimburgthats why they nuked japan, because they cant fight 😅😅😅😅

[@DavidGriffith-r3s]

My dad was on Iwo. He was a huge John Wayne fan, but he hated "Sands of Iwo Jima." Watching these guys reminded me of him. He died and was buried with honors in 2013.

[@flllopakk]

Frank must be that savage who can drown you in a spoon of water. Seeing them referring to the sands of iwo jima movie never heard such desdain in one "uh uh" 😅😅

[@blakebufford6239]

To your Dad. 👍💪🇺🇸❤

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Not many WWII Vets left. Its a privilege to listen to them.

[@witcheshour9718]

Yes agreed

[@scotcoon1186]

Getting fewer and fewer of the kids of the time left, too.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

This is fantastic. Look how sharp Frank still is in that uniform!

[@OfficerCharon]

Theres a clip circulating of him at a recent Ball, and he was rocking the Blues and dancing with a fsmale SgtMaj. Dude was having the time of his life.

[@erics2091]

Much respect to Don. Being a flamethrower is a pretty badass job.

[@floundergearjam]

...and a prime Grade-A target. The Japanese made extra efforts to kill these men.

[@harvestblades]

Being an OG Marine Raider was pretty bad ass as well, but getting shot at with a fuel tank on your back takes an idiot or balls of steel. Much respect to them both!

[@scottbivins4758]

I hope you like barbecue😂

[@jonoleech7832]

Pretty horrible job, heavy backpack and you literally burn people to death.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

And on Iwo too.

[@tomatowarfare849]

Darn when Frank goes "I used my rifle butt a lot." And you realize what he probably means, that hits really damn hard.

[@sonnyjs15]

Chills

[@soldierofmisfortune6284]

I thought that at first but he could mean hip fire

[@bobh9260]

I'm sure the rifle butt hit hard as well.

[@gabriellegonzalez3397]

That totally hit me too. Can’t imagine, but can only have some chills here and there.

[@josh05683]

@@soldierofmisfortune6284That’s a bit of a stretch

[@kagan.dunlap]

I’m so glad you guys did this, those two fellas are absolutely Gems, and I hope we can get as much insight from them as we can while we still have them

[@megancrager4397]

They've been on Unsubscribe, too. One of the best episodes.

[@aj897]

Their type of warfare doesn’t exist anymore, drones and other tech have changed everything.

[@TimmyBuddoo]

7:51

[@naturesbest7977]

My grandfather was at Iwo Jima during World War II. He unfortunately, passed away when I was about 7 years old. He’d be 106 by now. I’d give anything to talk with my grandpa about ww2. He is a family legend.

[@darthrevan-]

My grandfather was in the 1st infantry division US army from 1941 to 1968 hes 103 now he was apart of the 1st wave to storm Omaha Beach

[@gabriellegonzalez3397]

I feel you totally. I’d give anything to talk with my grandpa about ww2 too, as well. He was a Filipino Guerrilla who saw a lot of action with the Japanese before the US came and liberated them. So many stories, it’s truly fascinating. I guess the best thing we can do, is to really find ways to keep it alive.

[@bobh9260]

I couldn't help but notice that Don Graves (Flamethrower) said he was at the top of Mt. Suribachi when the flag went up and in the Flags of Our Fathers clip, you can clearly see a flamethrower operator at the top. Probably a good chance it was his representation.

[@hydragamerz3539]

Uhh it actually changed in btw... Its the Letters from Iwo which you are reffering to.

[@doctexas1666]

My Great Uncle served as a Marine at Tarawa and Saipan. I cherished his company and conversation. He never spoke of the war to anyone, until I enlisted. He was a wealth of information and is sorely missed.

[@arthurdsoto5751]

@doctexas1666/ I met a person who was in the Army air corps. He told me he was on an Atoll In the South Pacific, I believe and he was waiting for a plane to arrive to give the nurses donuts. He told me something wasn't right. It was the wrong type of plane and it didn't in right place on the run way. So he went down to give the nurses there donuts & when the door opened up, It was the type that had steps on it . I don't remember the rank that started getting of but they were of upper rank .The last one to get off was Dwight D. Eisenhower He told me he salute him & I said, you dropped the donuts? He said look at how big these hands are. He told me that Eisenhower said " I wouldn't mind one of those donuts young man" I love talking to our Soldiers & the stories they Tell. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart & GOD Bless to you & your families.

[@sirbughunter9972]

One of the absolute greatest things I've yet seen on KZbin. What an honor to watch WW2 shows and movies with two actual veterans of the conflict. Great thing here!

[@RustenCurrie]

I love that these two warriors liked "Letters from Iwo Jima" After all these years they still have respect for their old enemies. Semper Fi!

[@Knox1087]

Man.... I could honestly sit and hear guys like these tell their stories for hours.

[@pilotmanpaul]

12:11 The fact that both of them agreed that scene was near or even how it EXACTLY was as they remembered sends shivers to my spine and also an applause to the Directors and Producers for making it so real and 1:1.

[@edvardferand9934]

Kinda surprised the interviewer hasn't seen Letters from Iwo Jima. Considering he's doing an Iwo Jima interview. Excellent movie. One of Clint Eastwood's best. That scene where the soldiers are killing themselves in the cave one by one is one of the most intense scenes I've ever seen in any movie hands down.

[@Chris_0803]

I know, couldn't be bothered to do a little homework before interviewing these men

[@adamluong8483]

Just to remind you all this is the last generation of WWII veterans we might not see these guys for a while. Mad respect and thank you for serving our country. 🫡

[@smrt1111111111111]

I like how he said Hollywood. No fancy talk just straight to the point😍

[@fugu4163]

I actually meet an american ww2 veteran once and thanked him for his service and that helped saving europe. I am also thanking Don and Frank for their service and making it possible for later generations to have a good life.

[@K_Pyle]

one of my favorite things about serving in the army is that its easier for older vets to relate to you and feel more comfortable about talking about their own service. definitely something i take for granted

[@paulkienetz6964]

What an episode! Good to see the old timers!

[@PrestonDonahew]

Don is such an incredible man. My father is a good friend of his and I’m had the pleasure of having a beer with him. He is such a kind hearted man and has an amazing singing voice. Do yourself a favor and listen to him sing the national anthem. He has incredible stories and great taste in music. Such a great video, I’ll always watch Don and what he has to say

[@AlohaTowing-bx1dm]

There is not many of these guys left, it was great to get to watch this. Thank you BRCC!

[@lanebonnar9101]

I hope everyone takes notice of how much they liked letters from iwo and goes out and sees it themselves. a massively under appreciated film.

[@Autobotmatt428]

I think its easier for them to watch cause they can watch it as a film cause its not from the perspective of the Marines. So they can enjoy it for what it is.

[@DrRailing]

Best one of these episodes you have made so far! God bless the greatest generation

[@KLang509]

Need more of these older vets react to their fights. This was really interesting to see their insight on these movies based on their experiences.

[@suspectgrey2951]

In my opinion EVERYONE should watch this outta respect for our privliges!!! thank you all whom fought during that time, i as a infantry solder full 8 years can't compete with you!!! i'm blessed thanks to you all!

[@seanmccarthy6992]

To have those two great great great Americans on the channel and to actually hear their stories about being there is something you will never forget

[@human_bot_]

Thank you so very much for doing this episode! My grandparents and my great uncles and aunts all served during World War II

[@mazelsouza]

7:15 them talking about D-Day makes me so sad, I wonder how they don’t have PTSD watching that. Thank you guys for your service 🙏

[@flannelops32]

Mad respect to both of these heros from up here in canada 🇨🇦!!! But mad , mad respect to the gentleman who went in with a zippo on his back!!!.

[@michaelhoffman8309]

Thank you for everything you did and still do to show what great veterans we have in this country and to put yourself in those kinds of situations for Americans we appreciate you . God bless you

[@Tk725-ep1pn]

Thank you for your service, Gentleman, I salute you Sirs!

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Thank you for showing Letters. That film is ridiculously underrated.

[@OldNavyAirdale]

It has been an honor to watch two true American Hero’s. Hand Salute to each of them!

[@harvestblades]

I love seeing two from the greatest generation do this series as there are so few left. I just binged Band of Brothers Sun & Mon & those brief interviews with those men reminded me how grateful I am for what they did.

[@rxmclaren7]

Absolute legends! So awesome to have their reactions preserved for all time!

[@dreamerjazz352]

I really admire WWII vets. I remember one day at my church, a WWII vet saluted at me and I smiled and nodded. It's sort of a mystery to me, but it really meant a lot. Really cool seeing what these two gentlemen think about these films!

[@MicahxTv]

this is so cool having actual veterans who were there and served during the battle being able to tell you what’s real and what’s fake is so cool God bless them both

[@evanfarmer3151]

i always say this about all vets, but we owe them everything, especially guys like these two fine gentlemen, men like this fought some if not the hardest battles in human history.

[@joshmajor8662]

The world will be a sadder place without these two gems!! Lol thank you sirs......👍

[@johnrandolph1989]

God bless those two Devil Dogs who are actually talking about the war, when most keep quiet. ✝️🇺🇲❤

[@Silver77cyn]

What are you talking about? WW2 is still being discussed today, and a whole lot too.

[@redneckwarrior1530]

He’s talking about veterans, most won’t talk about their experiences in the war for good reasons, only a few actually talk about their stories

[@seanmtak7573]

A world without ww2 veterans is a scary world. Liked the Ken Watanabe plug he is a great actor, just watched letters from Iwo Jima & flags of our fathers.

[@caleb_güero]

It's so amazing to hear two American WWII vets talk about their experiences. I'm so proud to see their opinions and stories. They lived through argueably one of the best post war periods in American History and it's because of their sacrifice. Thank you so much for making this video, and I hope you thanked them for their service.

[@Drlrable]

Damn seeing veterans now sure they holding back and keeping there flashback memory's and holding there PTSD, respect vets

[@Installbystu]

Don looks like the type of marine that would always have you smiling even when the bullets are flying… respect gentleman

[@JohnH.Winstead]

I'm thoroughly in awe of how alert and with it those two old leather necks are. I have buddies from Desert Storm that can hardly remember last week.

[@noneyabusiness3308]

They didn’t live their whole lives with endocrine disruptors in everything they consume either.

[@garymckee63]

Two outstanding individuals 👍 SEMPER FIDELIS.

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

Frank Wright and Don Graves were heroes to us in 1976 when I went through Boot Camp.

[@Hutchman05]

What an honor it is to be alive to hear these brave men and the stories they share. The greatest generation!

[@RyanMercer]

These guys were great.

[@burnbrae6948]

Liked it? I loved it! Many thanks to Don & Frank for sharing their memories.

[@theglassguy_1544]

It just makes me happy seeing these videos with world war 2 vets. There’s not many of them left and these guys are some of the bravest men and went through so much

[@Autobotmatt428]

I love you guys for this.

[@jeremymendoza1465]

Love how they both acknowledge Letters from Iwo Jima is the best representation. Even as a kid although I thought it boring at times with them in caves a lot and all the subtitles I thought it was almost like a documentary on how realistic it was.

[@jonoleech7832]

Glad to see Letters from Iwo get some love. That movie is rough.

[@ChaseIsOnTheCase1080]

This was fantastic! It is so rare that we have the ability to gain firsthand knowledge of what truly transpired during WWII. No amount of thanks can surmount what men like Don and Frank have done for this country!

[@BARUCHIAN99]

Looking sharp in his dress blue🙌🏻

[@scottthomas4779]

What an unbelievable honor it would be to set down with a couple of veterans like this and watch war films and discuss their experiences. Also, these 2 leathernecks look amazing for their age! Much respect and love to these gentlemen

[@darelbrewster]

Respect from newzealand ❤love these veterans

[@brianbaxley5921]

Semper Fi Marines, and thank you.

[@gaston6077]

God bless those veterans, they did a lot for humankind. Greetings from Argentina to the US, great country!

[@sallyskellington3024]

What a great video. God Bless our Veterans!

[@arachnophilegrrl]

What a privilege. Thank you for your service, gentlemen!

[@andyvikgaming5422]

Those vets. They still know their stuff.. respect ❤

[@ShmokeyBandit]

I have always raved about Letters To Iwo Jima and most have never heard of it. To hear these guys feel like its the best representation makes me feel good.

[@PABeaulieu]

Those two guys are great. Your video is the best I have ever seen about WW2 so far in my life. Thanks!

[@pedrinbkr2797]

frank strait was remembering terrible things while watching the movies, great man, we are grateful for his work

[@conservativepineapples6203]

Thank you for your service gentleman, it was an honor to hear your stories.

[@vigalure]

As a WWII enthusiast, this video was pure gold!

[@VoidingWarrantiesAgain]

Don is hilarious. He reminds me of my grandfather, I'm glad these guys are still around telling the tale, less we forget the horrors.

[@darthrevan-]

My grandfather served in ww2,Korea and Vietnam he served in the 1st infantry division US army from 1941 to 1968 hes 103 now he was apart of the 1st wave to storm Omaha he lost his leg to a grenade during the tet offensive

[@RealismAndHonor]

That's incredible, if possible you should get a recorded interview with him. Get as much info out of him as possible on camera

[@darthrevan-]

@RealismAndHonor me and him talk about his time in the army all the time he gave me his journal that he had with him throughout his entire 27 year long service in the army he says that people need to know what war is really like

[@darthrevan-]

@RealismAndHonor he was telling me during d day when clearing bunkers a German officer shot him in the shoulder he tackled the officer and used the officers own luger pistol to kill the officer

[@Exploration847]

Those two old men are a couple of badasses, Good bless them. I can’t even imagine the things they have seen.

[@VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

Thank you for making this, it was amazing listening to what these heroes had to say.

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

This is amazing!! What a treat!

[@Jay-ro2vn]

Don is such a funny old man. What legend he is.

[@sithlord7530]

Thank you for your service!

[@UNBORNSUFFER]

..that comment about using mostly the rifle butt...send chills down my spine. great job and great content!

[@fedupamerican6534]

It’s absolutely great episode with 2 of the greatest generation ever. They defeated evil. Solute to the greatest ever much respect to those hero’s.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BenjaminW-qo6bi]

Thank you sirs for your service.

[@josephingram5842]

The fact these two heroes are still with us is amazing!!

[@ChapMan-hg3jz]

Mann this is gold

[@Bax365]

God bless the greatest generation. May is young lads never forget their lessons and struggles.

[@battlefieldmemoirs]

love these guys, will never forget our greatest generation.

[@Cstang505]

Absolute warriors! God bless these hero’s.

[@Fyrfytr87]

This is awesome. So cool that you did this.

[@rayhunter-o3w]

Michael Savage accused Clint Eastwood of having gone lefty for making Letters From Iwo, and I've never watched it. Now 2 genuine Marines say it's not only good, but excellent. Time to watch it.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

It is the best film about modern war I have ever seen.

[@halecesar1461]

16:52 it’s amazing that Don Graves recognized and gave praise to Ken Watanabe for being a great actor from The Last Samurai 😮😊

[@MistyMountainVideo]

Best Veteran's Reaction to date!

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

As always thank you very much to all of our veterans and especially to Mat Best for him making a funny KZbin video spoof about Champagne and Caviar dreams dealing with his PTSD from combat that started Article 15 clothing with JT, Rocko Vargas, Heather Lynn and everyone else who made the videos and the channel so great that by the grace of God that Evan Haffer was able to come along and help Art 15 put out the very first veteran coffee brand Freedom Rosters that has become Black Rile Coffee Company and with each and everyone’s wisdom, knowledge and hard work has become so successful as to be able to make these excellent videos, to be able to share these amazing stories of real men and women who have made serious sacrifices for our country and the world. Thanks again to Mat and everyone who has made all of this possible. USA 🇺🇸

[@CRR8980]

Thank you two for all you’ve had to do and witness for the great freedom you gave us thank you, truly the greatest generation!🇺🇸

[@porterwilliams2630]

16:42 "We blew that thing right off the map". Gotta be proud of a job well done, I guess haha.

[@zaqueshdacampos5492]

I love and appreciate this! To hear their perspectives & opinions. Thank you sirs 🇺🇲

[@werewolfx51]

I notice WW2 vets show respect to the enemies despite all things, and doesn't like these patriotic war movies who glamourize war, they really know the price of freedom.

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing your thoughts with us. My Grandfather he said Letters from Iwo Jima was the most realistic movie he ever saw

[@lucaswasieleski6454]

More of these please

[@Jesusisking7774]

Thanks for sharing, I’m glad they saw the pacific and enjoy all there commentary. Great stuff, 🫡

[@davidmcgahan5328]

Thanks to both of those men for their service. Thanks to all service men and women who served to protect our freedom God bless you all.