He Led Tanks Up Omaha Beach!

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The incredible bravery shown by 1st Lt Jimmie W Monteith is the stuff of legend. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, near Colleville-sur-Mer, France. 1st Lt. Monteith landed with the initial assault waves. According to his Medal of Honor citation he "moved up and down the beach reorganizing men for further assault. He then led the assault over a narrow protective ledge and across the flat, exposed terrain to the comparative safety of a cliff. Retracing his steps across the field to the beach, he moved over to where 2 tanks were buttoned up and blind under violent enemy artillery and machinegun fire. Completely exposed to the intense fire, 1st Lt. Monteith led the tanks on foot through a minefield and into firing positions"
The beat of the brave heart of Virginia was brought to a tragic end in the green fields of France.
Jimmie W. Monteith now rests in the American Cemetery in Normandy, a fallen hero among many. His cross is emblazoned with a golden star and the inscription “Medal of Honor.”
The medal would be delivered to his mother during a simple ceremony in her home. She placed it next to a picture of Jimmie she kept on her mantel.
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[@kakkssjefkstay4467]

No thanks

[@tinker2269]

Hey yarnhub, have u guys thought about a video on the swedish c47 that got shot down by a russian mig and the rescue operations that soon followed??

[@EmojiDE]

Where?

[@Rick-C__137]

I miss when you guys uploaded every Friday. It made me excited to get home so i could get a cold drink and sit and watch your videos.

[@glamrockbonnie5983]

Yes sir

[@sam8404]

I see Yarnhub made the same mistake as Spielberg. Those wooden logs in the water are facing the wrong direction. They were used to flip landing craft over and sometimes had spikes/blades to tear holes in the craft, or mines to blow them up. Funnily enough the game he is plugging (Enlisted, which is a great game) models the fortifications on D-Day correctly.

[@johndavies1090]

Weren't they known as 'Rommel's asparagus?'

[@sam8404]

@@johndavies1090 yes, and those asterisk shaped things are called Czech hedgehogs

[@HunterZTheLunatic]

Its not about those damn things its about a guy who was a war hero so i think you should shut it.

[@vacmaster-uf5vk]

Do we care?

[@nasgor22]

@@vacmaster-uf5vk Not a really but a mistake is a mistake

[@USA0312]

This one made me almost cry, the silence after he was struck was really powerful. It's a huge reminder that not all heroes get to go back home. Amazing video as always.

[@masol3726]

The only winners of war are greedy emotionally manipulative men who are secretly friends.

[@3lli0]

I think the real heroes are the ones that don't come back

[@TheFunkhouser]

Almost!?? I did :((( Such a loss 😮‍💨

[@usaball69]

Wait it’s me

[@kpak76]

Most heroes lie buried in the grounds they fought on.

[@dylancool8638]

my great grandfather, Bill Cool, actually was active on d-day, on utah beach. the day after, he was resting in a farm house when a german tank shot the house. my great grandfather woke up with several layers of wall and a german tank shell laying on his chest, that had failed to explode. the news article was titled “Luck Didn’t Run Out For Cool” little known story that i love telling when the subject comes up

[@imperialg.s6453]

Damn the alaram clocks back in the day were built diffrent

[@ethangreenwood7763]

Yarnhub should do a video of that it would make a really good video

[@dylancool8638]

@@ethangreenwood7763 I have a news article with an account from him, granted the article was written in the 90s and not from the 40s when it actually happened. Also have a picture of him in said article the day of the incident

[@collinthegamer510]

@@imperialg.s6453 fr

[@Napicsonic]

Your great grandfather must have god watching over him

[@Chimla]

i went to the Normany American cemetery, it was very impressive seeing all those crosses. Sadly I Havent seen 1st Lt Jimmie W Monteith's cross, that same day i also went to omaha beach. To be honest, the beach wasn't anything special. But the thought of just walking there on a peaceful beach, knowing that so many young men fought and died there, its just so surreal.

[@monza1002000]

Only 2,000 of the 10,000 lost died on Omaha. French civilian casualties numbered 21,000

[@santiagomolano9598]

My grandmother is french, she used to tell me that omaha beach used to be more impressive because it still had some fortifications and the crosses to stop the tanks... now its just a normal beach

[@Symphinitystug_III]

@@santiagomolano9598 they removed it cuz yeah....beach they could have kept it on for a historical site

[@macandcheese2262]

@@santiagomolano9598 Noice

[@benpurcell4935]

@@Symphinitystug_III Some of the defenses would eventually start rotting and there were live mines probably still present.

[@jackmunday7602]

He was just 26 years old. It's hard to believe, but that would of been ancient compared to some of the lads. Many of whom would of been no older than 18. Sometimes even younger. When I was 18, I was at college, going out partying with friends and chasing girls. These lads fighting a world war. It's hard to think of anything more humbling.

[@danieljani7981]

Yeah man

[@Spartan265]

True but if you asked them about it they would probably say they are glad you get to do that instead of fighting in a war. War is hell even when your on the winning side.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

That's the beauty of a military draft. You get to do these things... Whether you like it or not...

[@tallisdt4254]

???

[@ultrajd]

“The Old Breed.” Not even out of their 20s and reffed to as “Old”

[@captainmitts8329]

I love these stories because it keeps the men alive for what they did so heroically.

[@idkstudios2726]

You're right

[@jaymichaelruss6872]

Agreed, well said.

[@Tea2BeALT]

A bloody hero on a bloody battle of Normandy! Bloody hell this video was amazing, Yarnhub! Keep it up! Still, rest in peace for the hero. He won't be forgotten.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

This beach is called, Plage d'Or, literally Gold Beach because of it's fine and soft sand that appear to have a golden layer, it's at least recomforting to know that these soldiers died on such a beautiful place and saw this sand that might have appeared heavenly for them.

[@stomper5432]

Bloody bloody bloody bloody

[@Rengozaimasu]

they stories never going to be forgotten

[@stomper5432]

@@Rengozaimasu And I'll make sure the German story is never forgotten

[@shereenhussian6651]

"No solider is a hero. It's just that some people are better than others."

[@humanoidwaif858]

The moment one of the guys scream "watchout sir" my heart stop for a second. Is so sad how he just suddenly dies out of nowhere, just like thousands of more people.

[@cassandraralph5906]

My late Uncle Mick 1923 - 2018, took part in the Invasion of Normandy, in the third wave of military personnel on the 10th of June 1944. He saw things that no human should ever see, and fought all the way to Berlin, in May 1945. He always refused to talk about his experiences, I am certain he was very traumatized by what he had witnessed and lived through. Ironically he married a German woman Helene, they were together for 49 years. Amazing man.

[@janiceduke1205]

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, near Coleville-sur-Mer, France. 1st Lt. Monteith landed with the initial assault waves on the coast of France under heavy enemy fire. Without regard to his own personal safety, he continually moved up and down the beach reorganizing men for further assault. He then led the assault over a narrow protective ledge and across the flat, exposed terrain to the comparative safety of a cliff. Retracing his steps across the field to the beach, he moved over to where 2 tanks were buttoned up and blind under violent enemy artillery and machinegun fire. Completely exposed to the intense fire, 1st Lt. Monteith led the tanks on foot through a minefield and into firing positions. Under his direction, several enemy positions were destroyed. He then rejoined his company and under his leadership, his men captured an advantageous position on the hill. Supervising the defense of his newly won position against repeated vicious counterattacks, he continued to ignore his own personal safety, repeatedly crossing the 200 or 300 yards of open terrain under heavy fire to strengthen links in his defensive chain. When the enemy succeeded in completely surrounding 1st Lt. Monteith and his unit and while leading the fight out of the situation, 1st Lt. Monteith was killed by enemy fire. The courage, gallantry, and intrepid leadership displayed by 1st Lt. Monteith is worthy of emulation. Born: July 1, 1917, Low Moor, VA. Died: June 6, 1944, Normandy, France. Place of burial: Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France.

[@Ridif00lous]

WW2 was certainly the conflict that created the bravest men of all time. Respects.

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

Superb job as always. Bangalore torpedo is sometimes called a 'mine' by laymen, it was designated as the 'Bangalore Torpedo', usually referred to as just 'Bangalore' in combat. Mines are designated as 'stationary explosive devices', land mines buried, and or anchored magnetic mines in water, placed and left until something triggers it. 6:19 love the detail of the Duplex Drive tanks, "Donald Ducks".

[@caelum2185]

Bangalore is a city in India.

[@professorperry4790]

Some of the finest of Hobart's Funnies!

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

@@caelum2185 Yes it is where the Bangalore torpedo was engineered by Captain R. L. McClintock, of the Royal Engineers while attached to the Indian Army in 1912, to destroy mines, booby traps left over from previous wars. It was in production and use until 2017, when it was replaced by the Advanced Performance Bangalore Torpedo. 😊👍

[@pabe907]

crazy and hella brave man, one of hundreds who saved us from total disaster and man this video was so much more interesting because of top notch animation and way of telling this story, hope seeing this have millions views in next few days : )

[@xdeepxfreezex2621]

That slow motion trench scene was amazing and that ending scene where it panned upwards. Holy shit. Keep it up Yarnhub. This one was award worthy

[@BeingFireRetardant]

That almost pause as he's running back through the hedgehogs, where rounds are snapping at his feet...

[@xdeepxfreezex2621]

@@BeingFireRetardant I know right? Yarnhubs work is only getting better and better. It really gets the gritty details right

[@codystout5353]

Teddy Roosevelt jr also helped D day tremendously. He rallied his troops changed the beach head. They actually landed in the wrong spot. He said it was the better beach. He was awarded the medal of Honor

[@BeingFireRetardant]

"We'll start the war from here..."

[@carycoller3140]

That man truly led from the front. All officers should hear this story. In my 23 years in the Army I had many officers who absolutely led from the rear.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

True kings stand shoulder to shoulder with their men... Regardless of rank.

[@quinnloughton6508]

The little water droplets on the camera when they're on the landing crafts are a great little touch! Very impressed!

[@ozone-xv7hk]

I think my favorite part of yarnhub’s animations is the way he humanizes the characters. The subtle gestures and expressions make them far more believable than other animated history channels, and they feel much more lifelike too

[@Alliesisthemostmedicalstudent]

Finally, someone really made a video about those two tanks that reached the beaches, no one really talks of that, at leats that i know of, i really like to see what happened to them and their contributions

[@brokenbridge6316]

This guy was supremely brave to do any of what he did on this day. Shame he didn't get to live a long life afterwards. Tragic. Great video.

[@clonecommando6575]

Awesome. I just visited Normandy so its really great to see this story be told here. I want to compliment the accuracy of the land depicted as well, I couldn't tell you if every detail is exactly right but it matches what I saw.

[@andywhite40]

Brilliant animation about a true hero. I've visited Omaha beach and it's a lovely sandy place which makes it hard to imagine the carnage that took place there. The cemetery is also a must and overlooks the beach - not all the casualties were buried there but you begin to understand just how many lost their lives.

[@thewarroom1944]

There are quite a few good stories about the men who landed at the D-Day beaches. One of which is that of Forrest Everhart. He also received a Medal of Honor, but it wasn’t for his actions during D-Day. It was awarded for actions later, during the Normandy campaign.

[@theplanesguy6162]

I love the slow mo shots, it really helps you understand just how bloody and hard it was for both sides

[@msredfox]

A truly spectacular video, I've seen countless stories of the D-day landings, but never this, thank you for sharing this story, and as always, bravo Yarnhub

[@brianbailey462]

I cant fathom being in battle knowing there is an excellent chance you will get killed or badly injured.. The sacrifice people make is incredible

[@garrythegamegarry]

I just want to extend my compliments on how good the animation has gotten. There's a lot of detail you get into everything and it is noticed and appreciated!

[@Caldera01]

Man, these animations and panoramic shots are getting crazier and crazier. Also the writing was nothing short of poetry at the end.

[@cjclark2002]

Now this is one of you’re best videos and depictions to date. The visuals and story telling are enlightening.

[@ultrajd]

If you haven’t already done these. I suggest videos for Michael Wittmann, Hershel Woodrow Williams, Sgt Reckless, Tony Stein, John Basilone. Just to name a few. Love the work you do. Your animators and production staff have my respect.

[@warbirds6134]

A moment of silence for heroes of Omaha (and yarnhub's awesome animations too)

[@balclava4937]

Me:surely Yarnhub’s animations can’t get any better Yarnhub: and I took that personally

[@donnyr93]

When I went to Virginia Tech, I was a member of K Battery, the same battery as Lt Monteith and lived in the building that bore his name. I am always thrilled when people tell his story. His Medal of Honor is also hosted in the Corps of Cadet's Museum. Standing on the shoulders of giants. Never Forget.

[@ianlarue8937]

That slo-mo trench shot, wow. Hollywood couldn't do it any better.

[@thepharaoh32]

The heroic (true) story, your instantly recognizable voice narrating, and what I say without question; is your best video to date. This channel has gotten better and better over time. Keep it up man! Such great content!

[@jayjohnson9996]

That was a nice documentary of one of many heroic events that taken place in Normandy France during D-Day June 6, 1944.

[@zesterfrost8218]

I can't stress enough in how much your animation quality has improved with every video you made, Yarnhub. Like those slow mo shots are just something else. Great work🔥

[@curtislui2675]

Goddamn this nearly made me cry, plus the animation as well, the slow mo's and everything, beautiful

[@matrox]

Jimmy Monteith from Low Moor, Va. Appears lots of Monteiths still in the surrounding areas of Low Moor. Low Moor is all rural area. My mother grew up in county next to it and I spent lots of time there in the summers visiting relatives. Beautiful country and mountains there.

[@movingwater7312]

Saving Private Ryan is such a masterpiece that every video game and everything d-day related for the last 25 years has a reference to it. whether it is an hommage or just stealing.

[@BullittGT40]

So glad Yarnhub and others like it keep the memory of these brave outstanding men and women alive. Thank you.

[@chuckfreakingnorris3333]

I love the cinematic look in this video. Great job as usual.

[@MRWIL246]

Wow........This fella was a true to form Captain America Character. His action was heroic beyond words. Rest in peace Super Soldier, you done well for your Country and your brothers in arms too.

[@motionsic]

Lest we forget! Freedom isn’t free but hard won with courage and selfless sacrifice. Thanks Yarn Hub for helping us remember our heroes.

[@The_ZeroLine]

And ironically, for how much America eulogize the greatest generation’s sacrifices, so many Americans are not even willing to endure expensive gas prices to support Ukraine winning their freedom.

[@TheGovernor1899]

I gotta say, this is one of those stories that you dont hear about very often. Bravo! Also thanks for the Enlisted premiums!

[@fg1735]

Outstanding video as always and great animation!!! May I suggest the Action off Bastia for future videos? It's the very first act of resistance by the Italian army against the Germans after the armistice

[@georgefeser6483]

Could you do a story on my great granddad Feser? He was a sailor aboard the USS California at Pearl Harbor. He was the ship's fire control chief, and despite having both legs wounded, continued to go through the burning wreckage of the ship to save his crew mates. He fought through each battle of the Pacific theater except Guadalcanal

[@Gravirovi2]

Have a good day

[@tkthegk_1394]

This was an amazing story, i loved everything about it. The animation was so smooth, the voices were good, and everything about it just makes me look back and see how far Yarnhub has come. From 2d vids to 3d realistic vids. Great Job Yarnhub!

[@ryanlu6103]

this is your best animation yet! every week is well worth and a day maker and you guys find the best stories ever, almost out of a movie! keep great the work going!

[@AnilArya51]

3:37 Bangalore mines name originates from City of Bangalore ( Bengaluru ) India. ❤From India Yarnhub, Great work as always with accurate details : )

[@CrossOfBayonne]

The 29th Infantry Division also landed on Omaha beach too and took heavy casualties, One company that got out of their boat were wiped out by fierce fire with few survivors

[@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347]

Awesome video Yarnhub! It’s really close to Saving Private Ryan AND I LOVE IT! Also, I’ve been playing Enlisted for a month now, and it’s really great! The attention to detail and gameplay mechanics are truly awesome! The squad system is superb and the damage models are really good! I’m a colonel as of yesterday and main in the Battle of Berlin with my artillery and Volksturm squads! Normandy is also beautiful, tho I main in allies there

[@adamrang8912]

The quality of these is getting so good

[@mattkelly2004]

These videos of previous unheard of or rarely heard of guys that gave all in WW2 are amazing!!! God bless you for making this and God bless all of our troops past and present.

[@ironknightgaming5706]

the production value on youtube as of late has been insane. But this is the best channel I have seen so far holy crap.

[@uneverjack158]

I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this story, it’s very impressive what he did. Thanks for sharing the story!

[@dennisud]

Thank you for such good stories and the Brillaint Animation accompanying them!👍

[@user-zo9ip2ng6k]

Fighting for the motherland is the best honor...Salute to all valiant soldiers! They fought for their nation and died.

[@seafire14]

What a fantastic hero i am happy having by Yarnhub discovered the story 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. May he rest in peace

[@cleverusername9369]

I swear, each episode is better than the last, well done lads

[@RookVR_]

The animation has gotten better and better! Keep up the amazing work!

[@cattlesky]

0:35 great attention to detail! There’s even water on the “camera”

[@queefman6285]

Was like watching Saving Private Ryan. You guys even gave it a little nod as he hit the beach, Tom Hanks would be proud! 10/10

[@blackhatfreak]

You guys fell into the same Hollywood error, those wooden posts were faced in the other direction and would have had a mine attached up top. They were meant to drive up invading boats up the log.

[@randommobilegaming4624]

This video really grabbed my attention from start to finish. Has to be one of my favorites!

[@slysleuthsailor7714]

When I went to Omaha I was very surprised to see what it really looked like. It is much different from those displayed in movies and video games.

[@tedhubertcrusio372]

The "deliberate mistake" of those wooden logs put backwards was a nod to the movie Saving Private Ryan. Rather than an actual mistake, it is actually an Easter Egg in a video, but somehow, people have salt-producing mechanisms in their bodies, getting cranky whenever something doesn't go their way.

[@hippo6423]

not going to lie, sometimes when I do play Enlisted I have your voice in my head imagining my soldier/squad as the feature of one of your videos. xD

[@luigidisanpietro3720]

3:21 Must have taken a lot of time to create such detailed art.... Nice 👌

[@dogegamingyt.]

Enlisted is probably the best war game I’ve ever played. And the slo no was just perfect

[@kestrels-in-the-sky]

I love the little details like the camera having slight drops of water on in the landing craft

[@rockstarJDP]

Any chance you guys are looking for more writers/researchers? Fantastic job as always YH, you never disappoint!

[@matthewskudzienski888]

“We will except nothing less than full victory” General D Eisenhower

[@anthony_yt9454]

The fact the garphics on yarnhubs videos are better then most games scares me

[@rayhatton7683]

Yarnhub what a great video. Very bloody and surreal. You yarnhub went above your usual videos standard. You surpassed it. Well done yarnhub. Stand up and take your victory lap. You have earned it. Bringing the battlefield to life and glory.

[@avivmique7081]

Amazing! You guys should do Dick Winters next or the 101st airborne in Bastogne.

[@yulutube]

I just know the animation is going to be great 😁

[@matrox]

They called him...Jimmy...Jimmy Monteith....and he was one bad dude!✊😎

[@2503nissa]

I got to visit the Normandy American cemetary in the summer of 2023, i noticed the grave of Monteith with the golden star and writing, and had no knowledge of what he had done before watching this video. Thank you for the amazing video and clarification!

[@EinfachnurLoki]

Greetings from the Premiere

[@pettsonochfindusdvd4787]

Yar same here captain

[@downhill-dirtjump-owl1484]

Yüar

[@Kamfys]

Same

[@thegrandcommissar2622]

Wow 2k people came together just to watch this marvel of a video

[@iLIKESNIPERS47]

in a year yarnhub videos are gonna look like real life

[@Rustyemu93]

What an amazing man, im glad his story exists for us to experience, there must be so many incredible storys forgotten forever

[@angrymobsneedattention9712]

1:51 i also love the historical authenticity. like soviet engineers building german AA

[@johndavies1090]

Outstanding animation, and a great story which I'd not heard before. Such a shame that such good men had to die that we might live in freedom and relative peace..

[@Risviltsov]

Yarnhub's videos continue getting better and better and the narration keeps improving. I love it.

[@jeremiahderosas9355]

Whenever Yarnhub uploads I just forget everything in my life besides my love for history

[@colonel-autismo1952]

Yarnhub team you have elevated your game even higher with this episode all the slow Mo shots (Chefs Kiss)

[@buff9267]

the quality of yarnhub's videos just keep rising, I aspecially liked those slomo shots.

[@ericchen9689]

I just love how Yarnhub always makes videos about more unknown or obscure people and events. Keep up the good work! Love the quality.

[@activ-1758]

This was one of the best animation out of all the videos, the shots of Monteith running in the sand with bullets landing around him was beautiful

[@howardamey7228]

A hero of heros. OUTSTANDING video and splendid story Yarnhub! You never cease to amaze. Keep up the tremendous work to bring REAL history to life.

[@diegovega4519]

Cool

[@kakkssjefkstay4467]

You're 1st

[@creamygoodness42]

Wow what a production. Well done Yarnhub. KZbin recommended your channel to me when you only had around 5k subscribers and I was hooked right away. Just gets better and better with each video. Seriously well done guys! It's a good day when you release a new video. Also your other channel is fantastic, you should advertise it more on this channel!

[@segon.]

I've never heard of this man each week u make me learn something new.

[@theodorebarton4256]

The water droplets on the camera lens is incredible detail

[@Sierra-208]

Huh, never knew that some of the Sherman DDs made it onto the beach. I thought they were all taken out whilst trying to land on the beach.

[@monza1002000]

Only on one section did the DDs sink due to being launched to far out to sea

[@kingmuddy5898]

@@monza1002000 even then only about half of them were let out too far

[@monza1002000]

@@kingmuddy5898 27 of the 29 DDs lauched sank. They were launched 6 to 3 miles from shore. To far for the skirt in open water

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

What I read in the old books is 2 making it to the beach with a LOT of luck, and one vessel could not lower the ramp so they sailed to the coast and landed like regular tanks. Also read a book about a second tank unit that were sent in on board the ship, but that was halfway fiction, written by a guy who crewed a tank and based the book on his own experiences, and most other events exactly match real history, so... Plausible...

[@monza1002000]

@@sjonnieplayfull5859 There were second wave tanks that all got to all the sectors of the beach. The only problem was the early release of the DDs destined for the middle sector. The B17s missing the beach by 5 miles didn't help either.

[@ughettapbacon]

That one's a gut punch. Well done as usual.

[@anaustralianbloke3994]

Hey yarnhub love the detail of your videos. Truly amazing

[@waboem]

Such an amazing video❤ The storytelling was honestly amazing, qnd quite breathtaking at times. I feel like this is just something straight from history channel to be honest. Such an amazing video, beautifully made. Especially the part where everything went silent after he got hit