Dunkirk veteran moved to tears over realism of new film Dunkirk

Dunkirk veteran Ken Sturdy was incredibly moved by the realism of the new film Dunkirk.
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[@egobrainiac1394]

When soldiers tell you that war is stupid, You should listen

[@vladimireng4938]

EgoBrainiac 1 Hitler and his buddies wanted to dominate the world, spreading Imperialism and Fascism. Victory in WW2 saved the world from the Axis of evil.

[@seanek9]

+Vladimir Eng Either you're giving us a unnecessary history lesson or you don't understand the statement.

[@shortstuff780]

EgoBrainiac 1 yet we have idiots who all want war to this day, politicians like Trump and Obama and McCain and Cheney. Sees the horror of war time after time yet does nothing to stop this, they just continue living like it never happened, so sad

[@fibonacci4919]

cnqzu.com/library/Philosophy/neoreaction/Guido%20Preparata/Conjuring%20Hitler%20-%20How%20Britain%20and%20America%20made%20the%20Third%20Reich.pdf Brits and Americans finance Hitlerr they just wanted in Germany anty-marxist goverment they just wanted Germany and the Soviets to destroy eachother like Truman said in 1941 "If we see that Germany is winning we ought to help Russia, and if Russia is winning we ought to help Germany, and that way let them kill as many as possible."

[@paulthompkins4150]

Goebz E WRONG!!!

[@djj6452]

The most important interview this film will ever receive ! What an honor for the film makers .

[@masterle4248]

Seadog. U mean Christopher Nolan

[@bobbill3594]

Master Le no, meant the filmmakers.

[@Studio2770]

Master Le Nolan is not alone, it takes a lot of people to pull this off.

[@TonyAKA30]

I hope that he gets at least a phone call from Nolan

[@djj6452]

Master Le : exactly !

[@owenjones7517]

Five star reviews from the newspapers is great of course, but this is the best praise Christopher Nolan could've hoped for

[@rulebritannia5880]

Owen Jones Agree 100%

[@Studio2770]

Nolan said the early screenings were for veterans who were there and he was pretty scared to show them. Totally understandable.

[@torreonful]

Wise words from a veteran. We don't have many left. We should heed their words.

[@vladimireng4938]

Kristine Walker Thank you from Russia. IF England fall then Soviet Union. IF Soviet Union fall then America fall easily

[@sarcastamusraconteur6881]

huh? there are tons of veterans.maybe you mean ww2 veterans?

[@barbarahardison3921]

They were NOT responsible for the war. The took action to protect the U.S. and our allies. "Now, up until just before the U.S. declared war on April 6th, 1917, the U.S. had desperately tried to stay neutral, but ties to Britain, propaganda, the sinking of ships by German U-boats, and a German attempt in the Zimmermann Note to get Mexico to declare war on the U.S. pushed the U.S. to getting involved."

[@chemicalcabbage]

Wrong war idiot.

[@Crimsonedge1]

Heeding his words will do nothing if you actually listen to his words. He's not telling us we shouldn't go to war. He's warning us that it's an inevitability and part of the human condition. As in, "Buckle up kiddies, another war is always just around the corner". And it's true...

[@fairypoo]

Makes me want to cry hearing him say I've lost my mates now

[@JBMetalProductions]

Wow this is insane that he was able to see this movie.

[@Rael14]

Me too

[@TonyAncom]

My heart shattered for him. This man deserves all the respect in the world.

[@dtrix10kc]

This gentleman is a gem of great price. He lived Dunkirk. He witnessed it. It was an honor to be able to listen to his words. Thank you for your service sir. My 90 year old WWII veteran dad sends his thanks as well.

[@cinjonsmythe6318]

o7

[@ArtificialMandarin]

S!

[@mrduck3474]

This is sad when my grandpa was in vietnam he came home with none of his friends alive

[@kadegoehring5808]

War is War

[@free6ix9ineandshmurda75]

Ok so you seem like you are lying. Your dad must have fought at the age of 15-16 to be 90 in 2017/18 and what are the odds that you are a 60 year old+ person and you’re name is dtrix. Very disrespectful if you are an imposter because I have had people in my family die in ww1 and ww2 service

[@huhuplay8657]

the sentence "Ken, why do we do this?" and "we can fly to the moon, but we still do stupid things", that's a stab in the heart

[@yxlau4845]

Exactly...it was poignant

[@chunyinanimation]

So those people saying that this film is historically inaccurate think they know history better than a veteran who have been through it all.

[@flemnspudskinpictures4550]

A movie can be historically inaccurate but emotionally accurate. What he talks about is the realism in the sense of how it felt. When people talk about the historical inaccuracies, they're talking specific factual details that the movie got wrong. It's about how you look at it- emotionally or analytically.

[@greernelson7419]

I think looking at a movie like Dunkirk analytically is very stupid. There are always going to be inaccuracies. I feel that the emotional accuracy is more important.

[@AimanZ535]

Tsukiyo damnnnn right

[@DBT1007]

Tsukiyo well.. this veteran only see the reality with his perspective. but the historians out there see this event in all perspectives. soo it is true. this film innaccurate imagine if there is a dog and there is an owner. a dog perspective is different from the owner perspective. and a man who see this owner and his dog also have different perspective.. this man know better about the event because he see the event from third person perspective. but not the emotions. he can't feel the emotions 100%.

[@something3385]

Its kinda unfair because Dunkirk isn't a documentary film.

[@lawrencebittke8478]

Very heartfelt comments from a survivor of the costliest war in human history. His family must treasure him.

[@annanmclachlan3584]

We do! That's my grandpa 💗

[@asianaxeprincess]

He's a very wise man, you're lucky to be related to him

[@rodrigo8959]

Annan McLachlan You have a hero's blood darling. Take advantage of it.

[@TonyAncom]

Annan, I hope he's alive and doing well. He deserves so much respect, never forget him.

[@annanmclachlan3584]

@@TonyAncom he died peacefully in Aug surrounded by family. Thanks for your kind words. He will live on. We will always remember. X

[@soudehtavana3473]

We're running out of people that can tell us what's right. Take their advice while we still can

[@stubbk3]

Soudeh Tavana saving private Ryan and this should be shown in schools .

[@zacrigby4426]

stubbk3 Saving Private Ryan was shown to us for 3-4 lessons in History class

[@kaye2780]

stubbk3 Every Remembrance Day when I was in elementary my school would have a screening of Saving Private Ryan and that ww1 Christmas war film

[@barbarahardison3921]

THthefirst - And just whose butt were they protecting? Your ancestors. Be grateful.

[@Dumb-Comment]

Soudeh Tavana after WWIII we will be the wise ones

[@imablowfish]

All my mates have gone now. This made me sad.😢

[@akj3344]

You know nothing

[@andymason5715]

True hero. I haven't seen the film yet but when I hear or see the word Dunkirk, I always think of my grandfather who survived this and the rest of the war. It's especially poignant because I have the telegram he sent my grandmother after being rescued, it simply says " hello Edith, arrived home safely, Bill"

[@harshitha.n2941]

Andy Mason damn your grandma must have felt so happy after seeing that telegram

[@surfraptor]

Bless your grandfather.

[@bbdd2145]

It was a superb movie, visually amazing and a story well told. The arial footage of the spitfires will take your breath away! Only watch it at an IMAX

[@leepoole9463]

it is a great movie I'm a big fan of the WW1 n ww2

[@GSatiFan]

Lee Poole DAFUQ? Fan of world wars?? Think before you write. I think you ment the movies.

[@futurestein9905]

Disrespect to give a dislike to this legend.

[@izzad777]

Future Stein the man literally fought for the freedom for people to express opinions, like or dislikes. You saying this as an ultimatum is against everything he had fought for. Idiot.

[@OneofInfinity.]

@@izzad777 They are free to dislike another video without being a disrespectful a-hole.

[@jackcox2830]

I was moved to tears by this guy. Thank you and god bless!

[@TonyAKA30]

This should be the only movie review for Dunkirk that you should take into consideration

[@3ADWOLF]

The only review you need to listen to for this film.

[@jbscotchman]

God bless this man, I'm tearing up right now.

[@Davidnerfz]

The younger generation should learn from people like him..

[@maxwellhahn]

David FA everyone should.

[@onion_wind]

David FA young people should learn however it's not young people that send troops to war...

[@Studio2770]

His generation played a role in Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, Middle East, etc. I'm not blaming him personally at all. This guy moved me. But our world today was shaped by his generation and generations after.

[@flyingc4pyb4r4]

zunkwind no they don't. But they do grow up and might be in the position to be able to send troops to war. Regardless, all young people can learn from the experiences of war veterans like Ken Sturdy so as to not have the mindset that war solves all problems. Even if you're not affected, someone else will - physically, mentally, or emotionally (or all three).

[@thesisko5645]

zunkwind But those young people will grow up and send young people to war, those who send young troops today were also children.

[@lemonish57]

This interview should be everywhere

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Both of my grandfathers (one Navy, the other Army) served in WWII and I was lucky both came back alive. They very rarely talked about the war, but the one thing they both said that still echoes in my head to this very day is "I lost a lot of good friends". It was the way they said it, just like the great veteran in this clip. The hurt was still fresh to them even half a decade after the fact. It made me think that there really are no winners in war.

[@dtothee8730]

Damn...that's powerful...

[@seanoakley4173]

A War veteran from South Devon, England, What a guy I salute you sir and all the war Veterans they are all heroes , makes me proud to be British,

[@jordg8223]

sean oakley I'm from south Devon, do you know where abouts he was born mate?

[@seanoakley4173]

Hi Buddy, yes he is from Torquay, a resident, Ken Sturdy, from the Normandy Veterans' have a read here's the link where he is from news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7660915.stm as your from that area you will know more I'm sure its south devon ?? correct me if I'm wrong ??

[@neilanadams5173]

Very moving.

[@vladimireng4938]

*Thank you UK for saving the world and not giving up no matter how hopeless the situation looked. Greetings from Russia*

[@ralphraffles1394]

Howell Stevens agree may Russia and the U.K. Increase our trade and friendship.

[@barberasredhair9720]

Your countrymen/women were heroes at Stalingrad

[@rare6499]

Russia bled the German war machine dry and paid the highest cost of any nation in the fight against national socialism-greetings from the UK!

[@GG-hi5if]

Many more Russians paid the ultimate price than we ever did, both of us stood alone on seperate fronts for years.

[@Dom-fx4kt]

I'm pleased to accept your thanks on behalf the UK. And we thank you for saving the world also, because without you we would of lost eventually. You took up the brunt of the Germany army in the Eastern front

[@rameshdhavre794]

"THANK YOU SIR NOLAN FOR RECREATING THIS INCREDIBLE HISTORIC EVENT".....IM HUGE FAN OF YOUR FILMS LOVE FROM INDIA 🙏

[@masterle4248]

U know it's good if the actual survivors praised it

[@deb-1558]

What a hero! Thank you sir! Respect your elders folks

[@faulky4038]

The elderly are so under appreciated, they have been through everything we have yet to come and even more so, sometimes 10 fold or more. Especially the few veterans we have left, they have so much wisdom and words of advice for us we should listen to.

[@Randomguy2012vids]

My Opa was my age during this battle. He was a german fighter pilot shot down and captured by the british. but he was badass and he befriended his captors and went to visit them after the war. He took the negative effects of the war and made something positive from them.

[@sebode87]

Yeah sure m8, and i'm the Queen of England! nice story bro!

[@goose2238]

No

[@Benanimate]

there were alot of german pilots that were downed in britain and stayed there. im related to one myself.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@sebode87 Why the F*CK do you struggle so much to accept someone's word on this channel?

[@randomguy2929]

There are some people who doesn't respect Veterans without this brave men our world will be put in to a never ending disaster we all salute you Veterans of War thank you for your service and to the civilians who fight on those days or help the soldiers we salute you.

[@markusmarkus7851]

He is the tenderest man ever. Our hearts respect him so much.

[@chunkycheesesrevived8651]

At 2:50 kid walks behind interview and dabs. guess he doesn't know what respect is, or what cringe is.

[@mauro0101]

wow

[@dice1331]

actually didnt even notice him lol I was focused on this great man.

[@Andre-km4un]

This makes me hate kids even more

[@protagonistony]

Chunky Cheeses Revived lmao savage

[@mangaka350]

Ignore the boy, he has no idea what this old man been through.

[@mircea1910]

I really hope this movie is the closest experience of war I come by; I absolutely do not want to experience the real thing

[@Guitarista1992]

Zorcvin Couldn't stop thinking about Saving Private Ryan

[@jaki730]

mircea1910 See it in IMAX, I did yesterday and am still stunned by how real and scary it felt. It's so loud, you're on the edge of your seat the whole movie but not necessarily in a good way. This movie is war from front to back, no pauses. Incredible but exhausting film.

[@errolflynn610]

Jay Kay I completely agree with what you said. From the start you almost feel as though you are in it.. I was very impressed with Dunkirk.

[@ClashBerry]

Yup, IMAX is by far the best way to watch this, if you've got such a cinema near you that is.

[@RDR12344]

If a veteran says that the movie is portraying it the right way than a lot of people don't know history sad

[@27newyorker]

s s are you saying this veteran is right or wrong?

[@triple7marc]

He's saying that it's sad that people say the film is portraying the war the wrong way since a veteran who lived through it said that the film portrayed the film the right way.

[@RalphLindsen]

It's amazing to see how clear headed he still is. Yes he's frail and it's hard to talk fluently because of his age, but still in the way he speaks and his eyes you can tell he's right there, still very clear headed. And although he has to carry the pain of his memories, he also caries wisdom. It must be so disheartening to see young people being sent in to war time and time again, even when there were other choices. And it must be insanely disheartening to see fkn Hitler apologists still walking around.

[@UnseenSpartan]

I was only expecting him to talk about the film and the real battle...... But I was blown away by the additional wisdom and observations he was making about violence and war in general. Even at 98, he’s still coherent and adamant with his message to us young people.

[@annerfrancis]

For a 98 year old, this gentleman is articulate, succinct, and compelling. What a privilege to hear and to witness living history!

[@alexmann152]

This is why you commit to realism in historical movies. Because real people went through it. We need to honor their sacrifice and bravery, not trivialize it by making it a stupid spectacle.

[@mr91skuttis]

this interview should be in the end of the movie for the bluray release

[@squamish4244]

"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - George Santayana

[@thecaptain5026]

What a man, all the respect for him. wording this so well at that age. Such wisdom and experience. can't wait to see this movie.

[@rulebritannia5880]

A real hero my granda was at Dunkirk and I never asked him about it as he didn't talk about the war so it's so important to hear a world war two veteran talking about it most of these poor guys were trained for six weeks then flung right into battle all gave some some gave all lest we forget

[@mad4tarmac]

Respect to that man..war is stupid..heed his words.

[@georgebuller1914]

Sadly, the income from wars (for some at least!) will NEVER allow us to stop the f*ckin' things...

[@rrm41]

Thank u for your service is an understatement! Thank u!!!!!! A hero veteran!!! Amazing!

[@nikensitompul2578]

"If you keep living all your friends have gone." :( This is so moving i'm in tears.

[@jforshaw1971]

my granddads three brothers were at Dunkirk . god bless them all. what an incredible interview .

[@onion_wind]

They don't make them like this any more.

[@volo7]

oh my god... this is bring me to tears. I cannot imagine what it must feel like for him to experience this

[@Themagnificent7th]

As a vet, I can say my experiences have changed me and how I live my life. I have survived my time "over there" only to have to face cancer. I have been in remission for 3 years now and try to greet every morning with a smile, even the bad ones. Each day is a gift and family and friends should be treasured, live each day with the thought "what can I do to make at least one person smile today".

[@ontarioguyincalgary4845]

Respect to you Sir

[@ameliaaxavier9786]

bless his brave soul omg i cannot stop crying while watching this

[@morg1ify]

My grandfather served at dunkirk, he was on a boat that was strafed by an enemy fighter and was left with several recesses in his left leg for the rest of his life. He passed 10 years ago and never spoke about war. This video kills me because i know these men will soon be lost forever, and the world will move on. My son will know how great these men were.

[@kartoffelschloss6425]

I'm in tears. I love to look at history especially warfare and I often don't think about the lives of the men who served, it's just numbers to me, but this man restored a little bit of warmth to my cold heart.

[@sandeepghosh4265]

Saw the movie today and was mesmerized. It's not entertainment. It is pure education in history and in humility. What a moving review by the veteran - respect to him and his fallen comrades.

[@75smurfette]

Dunkirk was quite an inspirational and well-done film. It's quite amazing this gentleman who was directly involved in the events depicted was able to live long enough to see this.

[@Cdntrvler54]

Thank you sir, for your service to this country.. I salute you.. Lest We Forget

[@davidbaylorcarter]

what a wonderful soul. makes me miss my grandfather.

[@J26000]

I LOVE THIS GUY. HE BROUGHT ME TO TEARS BECAUSE OF HIS PAST AND HE SHOWS A LOT OF EMOTION SO I WISHED HIM WITH LOTS OF LOVE FROM ME.

[@MADpappy31]

This gentlemen is a true hero! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 very moving. All veterans should be praised🙏🏻

[@annabellyth6625]

the only reviews the movie should get. Haven't a bad word to say about it and can honestly say I am proud of my grandfather for what he did.

[@aravind9851]

we can fly to the moon but still doing stupid things so inspiring words

[@BlueHooloovoo]

You can't get any better praise for your film than this.

[@TaurusVibes]

He's so precious 😥 I respect him and the many others that have fought and put their lives out on the line. I wish him well.

[@davidanderson1639]

Such a powerful interview. My grandfather was at Dunkirk & I will never forget him telling me about swimming out to one of the vessels with his pal who had been wounded on his back. Little did he know, that by the time he reached the vessel, his pal had been shot & killed; which had no doubt, saved my grandfathers.

[@abdulrahimkhan3566]

Sir it is with utmost respect to you and thank you for defending Justice and freedom from oppression I cried with tears of sadness and of admiration salute!!!

[@jonreeves7377]

War veterans tend to be humble as they are here by the grace of God. One step in the wrong direction and puff. Gone.

[@BratFyre]

They're actually here by the grace of their hard training, and their mates, and in some cases, sheer dumb luck. Not your magical sky daddy

[@wolfieinu]

+BratFyre Oh be quiet, it's a figure of speech, you pointless pedant

[@jonreeves7377]

Call it what you will.

[@thatonechick1318]

Wow....this brought me to tears...

[@bloodsling]

what a sweet old soul,hearbreaking to hear him say everyone he knew is gone,but 98 yrs of age..the life he's lived..I can't fathom it

[@brian453]

Wow just listening to his words and thinking what he’s lived through...just wow

[@ozzmanzz]

What a man. Thank you, Sir!

[@niketkumar6716]

"If you keep on living for too long all your friends are gone"- THE HERO

[@Ftsma13]

This man's eyes tell it all. 👌👌👌

[@lukestubbs.]

Makes you want to cry. Proud of Christopher Nolan for making that film. To know Ken went through that horrible experience is really depressing. That speech he gave will be remembered for a long time

[@teddyroosevelt2838]

My grandfather was one of the 300k soldiers evacuated in Dunkirk

[@jimh5949]

What a legend! Absolute hero

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

Thanks for this video--a treasure of human history.

[@MarchoZarin]

Thank you sir.

[@Junokaii]

These are words that could bring Hulk to tears.

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Watched the movie the other day. It was harrowing. And then I saw this. We need to listen to our elders. To every word. They have a lifetime of wisdom. Of knowledge. Of truth. Seems to me, all the veterans have the same message. It's too late when they're gone. We need to listen. And then , hopefully, learn.

[@ellenobrien4989]

Love love love out to this elderly man who clearly is still in pain to this day. I hope one day his wounds will feel less pain and that he knows people respect and admire his comments and what he's done for his country

[@platinumgold2348]

Thank you for sevring this country and the uk

[@Warman88888888]

God bless you sir.

[@scottoliver566]

As an ex vet of the ADF . What a beautiful man. He’s right war is futile but sometimes necessary.

[@GillGarcia2008]

Sir. i bow nd salute to u. i cried as i saw this video. i also cried happy to say thank u to you Sir. bcos i am adult now...i got a family. bcos of you i got a family. u fought so we all can have freedom today.

[@rhysabela7003]

Last year my grandfather’s regiment marched for the last time and there was one left and he was pretty gutted all of his mates who he fought with aren’t here anymore it’s bloody sad though I’ve never forgotten it

[@johnrobertlamb]

God Bless you Sir thank you for your service.. Hopefully some people will stop and listen to you wonderful message.

[@Theabsolutemaster]

It made me cry really bad

[@sevmarczynski2160]

He reminds me of my grandpa, he likes to tell me things about how life felt like during the WWII. although he wasn't a soldier that time, those stories often make me cry bc i just cant picture myself in that hard & cruel situation. All respect for you, Sir. God Bless.

[@joseignacionieto2787]

old soul....wise words....god Bless you sr

[@maxheadroom3839]

Salute to that man and I want to give him a hug.

[@nicholas4727]

This man is a real man, respect for you sir.

[@blackhorse385]

At 98, this man is a legend yet so humble and very wise. Men like him at that time sacrificed themselves so that we can live free today and yet many youngsters nowadays do not even know what Dunkirk was. All they know nowadays is Nicky Minaj or Bieber, sad!!! . At 98, this man is still warning us of how war is STUPID and yet we do not listen in this present generation. I take this opportunity to thank many of the men and women who sacrificed for us. What a masterpiece from Christopher Nolan.

[@countrywideboy]

Not many people measure up to this old boy, he's a real hero, these are the men who should be in charge of the country.

[@mmmddd7198]

Please thank this gentleman for his service. It must have ben terrifying to endure. And blessings on him for peace in these his latter years.

[@PlagueDemon6]

I read that Ken is dead now :'( Very wise words from the man. RIP Ken Sturdy and thank you for your service.

[@mickparly]

Aaah My God! What a lovely person.He is so right.

[@CamryLong]

What an awesome man. Like, usually, a lot of people like subtlety when viewing these kinds of movies, but here he is in full uniform. It really helps the movies message about survival, and all the things that are associated with the films ending. When he talks about how this movie reminded him of his friends... That is just some real power right there. This man is one of the most amazing people I can think of.

[@bollox21]

This is the only interview that matters x

[@tilaNmanx]

Bless you sir. Bless you.

[@NeilFiertel]

Extraordinary truth from a man who knows.

[@angelafalsetta4309]

The most important thing to learn about war here was just spoken by this amazing Veteran of War....Will we learn anything?? Will we listen?? The movie was a masterpiece....Moving, emotional, powerful, suspenseful. And REAL!! And so SAD!!