How Rescue Flotilla One saved more than 400 men on D-Day

[@dukecraig2402]

I'm an Army veteran and since I became a veteran in 1986 I have noticed over the years that when you say American military people immediately think Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, on average our country is in a war about every 20 years, but every single day someone in the Coast Guard is getting shot at, whether it's pirates, cocaine smugglers, or some terrorists and hardly anyone ever thinks of them, they are greatly underappreciated in our society and I bring that to light every chance I get, thank you veterans of the Coast Guard👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@lordgarion514]

Slight correction. We don't average a war every 20 years. Since we became a country we've been at war for all but less than 20 years.

[@simplyamazing880]

In the 70's I was stationed at Submarine Base New London CT on an old Diesel Boat. On night while in port I had duty and at about midnight we were called out to assist a ship coming into the fuel pier. We were line handlers helping them get tied up. It was a coast guard cutter. No a very bog ship. The weather was bad. Well below freezing, blowing snow and the wind must have been about 30 knots. As we took lines over from the cutter I asked one of their crew what they were doing because we never saw these guys at the Sub Base. He replied they were to load fuel and get back underway asap. I asked where the heck are you going in such an all fired hurry. He said back to ocean station Zebra. At that point I knew these guys didn't have an easy life because I knew it was rough as heck out there with the bad weather, low visibility and miserable cold. I instantly gained some respect for the hard job they were doing.

[@christians6633]

@@lordgarion514 So USA became a country in 1950 ? That's new to me.

[@lordgarion514]

@@christians6633 What exactly are you babbling about?

[@BrassLock]

@@simplyamazing880 I don't know about that place. Wikipedia will not search for it, instead wants to tell me about *_"Ice_* Station Zebra". What is *Ocean* Station Zebra?

[@oceanmariner]

I live aboard what was #28 of the rescue flotilla. After Normandy my boat and one other were shipped to the Pacific for anti-submarine patrol. The rest of the flotilla boats were probably sold in Europe after the war. Many of the stateside boats served in the Coast Guard until 1962. Others were sold to Central and South American Coast Guards. Mine, 83416, was sold after the war to a commercial fisherman and again in 1950 as a yacht. Later she got diesel engines and a professional yacht conversion. At one time there was 20-30 of these boats on the West Coast and Alaska as yachts, no two were modified the same. Now only a few are left. Sometimes when one is scrapped I can get spare parts.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Very cool!

[@tommypetraglia4688]

My sentiment exactly even before I clicked 'View Reply'. You are one lucky sailor man living among the spirits of those brave young men. At night gently bobbing in an anchored calm... tell me do you get a visit, or at very least just a sign? I'd like to know cuz I want to believe

[@timearly5226]

I'm glad that #28 has found a good home with someone who takes care of her and knows her history. You get to share and pass along to many others making D-day that much more real and relevant. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@crazytrain7114]

can you share a pic? From a hero to a home sounds lovely!

[@porschetech72901]

we are but caretakers of history for the next generation what an honor sir congratulations and good luck

[@vincepatton]

Excellent story! One of the most important roles the Coast Guard had done during WWII. I'm proud of my 30 year service in the USCG, and its history of prominent service to America since 1790!

[@davidhollowood6580]

Thank you for your service Master Chief! Proud to have served with you!

[@notagovslave5614]

Thank you for your service.

[@georgeb8701]

As a proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute you gentlemen, Master Chief. & you Mr. Holloway. and the Match Box Fleet and crews. I've never heard the story of the Coast Guard's part in WW2. I sometimes feel that I should have gone into the service after my 4 yrs in the regular Navy and attaining PO3. While the USCG's motto is Siempre Parades, I remember something that a "Coastie" told me that I think explains the U.S.C.G. and the men and women who choose to serve in that branch of Service, and says something about them and why they do. He said, " it's a service greater than yourself". Yeah, it sure as hell is. Brothers in Arms always....✌🏻🇺🇸

[@josevicentejrmeneses4653]

George B it's "SEMPER PARATUS".

[@georgeb8701]

@@josevicentejrmeneses4653 👍 ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@transientcylon]

My grandfather served in the Coast Guard protecting Boston harbor during WW2. Thank you for telling their story.

[@morskojvolk]

Thank you very much for telling this story. I am ashamed to admit that, as a young Sailor, I often spoke disparagingly about Coast Guardsmen. It wasn't until I had been in for a number of years that I understood the scope of their mission and the often arduous conditions they endured. I have tremendous respect for my sister sea service. Bravo Zulu Coasties.

[@densealloy]

morskojvolk As a young Jarhead I did the same (especially Saliors). But after my first float and seeing the extreme dedication and hard work being done my mind changed. As a recruiter, when asked about other services I would say, " each service has a job to do and each service is the absolute best at what they do. If they didn't they wouldn't exist and each service needs the others to get the mission done. Each service will just sound right to the people that join." I married into a Navy family, with my father, mother, brother,and sister in laws all being Sailors. My son in law just finished Navy Basic, my Father is retired BMC Coastie and my son is an Airman. This retired Marine couldn't be prouder. Thanks for serving. S/F and cheers to the Navy/Marine Corps team.

[@CaesarInVa]

Ditto. I was in the US Navy 12 years (active and reserve) and in my ignorance I too often referred to the Coasties in terms both unflattering and disparaging. Then I started noticing things and got to thinking. These men (and now women too) handle their craft better, and in most cases have more sea-going steaming time, than their USN counterparts. Their seamanship skills are of the highest level and I doubt they can be surpassed by the maritime service of any nation. And on top of all that, they put out from sheltered waters in the worst sea-states to save others when everyone else is desperately seeking safe harbor. I tip my hat to the men and women of the US Coast Guard, they are true mariners to be respected and admired.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

Their unofficial motto is we have to go out, no one says we get to come back. As a sailor in the mid 80's my ship shared a home pier with a Coasty Cutter in Charleston, SC we made fun of them, they made fun of us, but we all knew if we were in trouble The Puddle Pirates would come through hell itself to get us.

[@celebrim1]

I work in IT. I've noticed over the years that the best project managers I've worked with had military experience. One thing that the military in all services uniformly teaches its personnel is how to plan and conduct a meeting so as to waste the minimal amount of time and words. But the very best PM I worked with was from the Coast Guard.

[@gregsiska8599]

Yep. Gotta admire them for going out in the worst weather , in tiny 40' boats. (DS1, USN 1975 thru 1982)

[@backdraft916]

Love stories of the “Coasties”! An extremely under-appreciated service.

[@thebonesaw..4634]

I love that you find stories -- often within much larger well known stories -- that we know little if anything about. This is another such gem.

[@squint04]

How can anyone, NOT like this clip?

[@1046fireman]

Cause they are German defenders.

[@michaelwiebers9656]

Jim Healy I ask myself that on every episode. They can’t all be German sympathizer. There must be a group of haters who 👎 everything 😾.

[@thomasb1889]

Some people just have to use the neg rep option because they can.

[@larrytischler570]

Those are the ones that want to overthrow our country.

[@thomasb1889]

@@larrytischler570 Not even that, some people just have to hate. KZbin leads you to a Deep Purple clip but you are a country fan, down vote instead of finding another video that you will like.

[@004Black]

Semper Paratus! As a former US Coast Guardman, I’m proud of the men that served during WWII. Unfortunately, never did the military history courses cover the heroic actions of the landings. Thank you for bringing this bit of history to mind. I served aboard the CGC Planetree (WLB307) which saw extensive action in the Vietnam war. While I served during precious peacetime, we constantly trained for war and did vital search and rescue missions in addition to our routine aids to navigation duties. I’ll never forget those years at sea.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you for your service!

[@peterjohnson617]

thank you !

[@robertwelling691]

Having served in the USCG in the 1970's & 80's, I want to Thank You for these stories. The Coast Guard is made fun of often and many Americans don't even know it is part of the military. Love your channel and the interesting stories you bring to life. Semper Paratus!

[@txcoastie57]

As a retired Coast Guard Command Master Chief, I want to thank you for this story. Can you please do a segment on Douglas Munro, the only Coast Guardsman the receive the Medal of Honor.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

That is definitely on my list- a very exciting story.

[@brendonjohnson6595]

Semper Paratus, Master Chief!

[@togrecruiting9198]

History Guy, thank you for this wonderful video on Coast Guard Rescue Flotilla one. As an active duty Coast Guard Officer, I greatly appreciate you for sharing this tale of my service's activity during D-Day. Thank you for your attention to detail and a wonderful channel.

[@charlesmoore456]

Thank you for bringing light to these heroic deed of the USCG during WWII. My father was a Machinists Mate on board the Coast Guard Landing Craft LCI(L)-324 and they participated in the landings of North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Normandy, among others. Semper Paratus.

[@rebekahklinkebiel1021]

The Coast Guard does not get the recognition it deserves. Thanks, HG, for letting us know about this group of heroes.

[@williammallon4190]

Their motto--"Always ready!"--is a valiant choice. And yours, well chosen, will echo through the ages: They deserve to be remembered.

[@alantuttle492]

Thank you for covering the coast guard in ww11 My father saw three theaters of war Alaska ,South Pacific and repatriation of the Philippines as a coxswain earning him three bronze stars Thankfully he shared many storey's of his adventure in the coast guard.my father passed last December after a long full life.

[@williamfroh8830]

I am Thankful for his service and sorry for your loss.

[@garymoore8711]

When I lost my student deferment in 1965, I tried to enlist in the Coast Guard. There was a waiting list 300 people long. The Air Force was more obliging. Your story about the "matchbox fleet" brought a lump to my throat and awe at the bravery of these little ships that saved so many lives that otherwise would have been lost. Thank you for your love of History.

[@deanstuart8012]

I've lived in Poole for the last 12 years and this story rang a bell. There is a blue plaque on Poole Quay commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rescue Flotilla I which was given to the town by the USCG in 1994. It is perhaps appropriate that the Coasties sailed from here as Poole is also the headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, our very own coastguard.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Someone else mentioned the RNLI. I may well do an episode on them.

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Dean Stuart _____ The RNLI is not the coastguard. HM coastguard is the coastguard. Different organisations.

[@twotone3070]

@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 Indeed, the RNLI is entirely funded by donations and is supported by volunteers. Just when you are not daring to go outside your front door, these men and women of the RNLI and Coast Guards are going the other way - into danger, to rescue someone.

[@dcpack]

Love these USCG stories. In boot camp we heard many of these. Since retiring from the USCG life has been SOOOO boring :).

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you for your service!

[@nuccten2227]

No lie! I did 20, should have stayed for 30. The civilian world is so screwed up :)

[@michaeldougfir9807]

The Coast Guard had a few ships identical to the US Navy "fleet tug" I was on. (Designated ATF in the Navy.) Having done the same duty as a number of Coasties opened my eyes. So I started to read more, pay attention to videos about the great many ways the USCG has served the United States, and realizing they served overseas a great deal. Including COMBAT roles. The Coast Guard deserverves every recognition. I have found that a few of my veteran friends were Coasties. Humble guys. Wish more Americans were the same.

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

Thank you Sir, this episode is very special to me, my Grandfather served in the Coast Guard out of Charleston,SC and I am so proud of him and what they did. Thank you for telling the story of their bravery.

[@Bra-a-ains]

One of my most inspirational sayings comes from a plaque at a Coast Guard station: "You've got to go out." "You don't have to come back." "But, you've got to go out."

[@JoshuaTootell]

MSO: You have to go to lunch, you don't have to come back 😂

[@fdmackey3666]

Of all the stories I have read or watched concerning D-Day this was THE one I had never even heard of. Thanks for yet another great video!

[@blees188501]

Both my mother ,father and 4 Uncles served in the USCG during WW2 . My sister , brother in-law and my self serve during Vietnam. Thank you for the little know stories.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you all for your service!

[@notagovslave5614]

Thank you as a patriotic American.

[@densealloy]

Proud son of a retired BMC Coastie. The Guard is the underrated service. Semper Paratus, to all Smokies of the Sea. Oooo Ra, Semper Fi

[@waynemcvicker3290]

I spent a lot of my childhood at the U.S. coast guard academy in New London Connecticut my uncle was on academy securty. And my father was stationed at sub base Groton. I saw the movie JAWS for the first time at Leamy hall. Great people those coast guardsmen.

[@banditsix2870]

It's a delight to see someone telling the stories of the US Coast Guard. Thank you so much!

[@johnfrieman2541]

My parents remembered D-Day well. They were on the hospital ship Arcadia off Omaha beach. Before the second wave went in, they were leaving, they were full with 800 patients. Thanks for adding another piece of the story.

[@bigblue6917]

It's interesting how often some of the most important roles are carried out by people who are not there to fight, such as in this example or the medic/corpsman. I remember watching an American documentary about the US Coast Guard in Viet Nam. Many dismissed the coast guards involvement because they did not understand what they were doing and thought they were just covering things like making sure dangerous stores, such as artillery shells, were handled properly when being unloaded from the ships. What the people back home did not know was that when they watched film footage of airmen being rescued by helicopters in North Viet Nam was that many of the helicopter crews were coast guards. And when you watched the films of landing craft in the Delta region working with the special forces they were also coast guard. The special forces preferred working with them. They were also tasked with stopping North Viet Nam's supplies being shipped into the Delta. More supplies were sent to the Delta then down the Ho Chi Min Trail. I did knew something about the US Coast Guards involvement in Viet Nam, such as the helicopters and the landing craft with the special forces, but much of it I did not know. Nor the extent of their involvement in the things I did know about. Ironically I did not know about their involvement in health and safety in the posts, the one thing most Americans know about the coast guards involvement in Viet Nam. Have you ever come across the British Commando unit the Combined Operations Pilotage parties. One of their roles was to survey the beaches in Normandy to make sure they could take all the vehicles coming ashore, as well as surveying the beach defences. It was because of them the landings took place when the tide was out as the landing craft would have had to deal with all the booby trapped beach obstacles. They also served on D-Day itself as they were tasked with guiding in the landing crafts. More then one of them lost their lives doing that.

[@colingibson8018]

Thank you sir , I just love the unsung heroes of ww2 that you manage to find the skinny on. my personal thought on the coast guard was as many. but vlogs like this really makes you reevaluate your thinking.. Thank you sir for kick in the butt. and thank you coast guard. Maybe there motto should be modified slightly. to What ever you need. always ready.

[@highflight41]

HMS Rodney to Coast Guard cutter..."Got your back mate!".

[@brianw612]

My brother in law was in the US Coast Guard. His life perished while on duty in the Chesapeake Bay, recorded 21 Feb,1984 at 30 years old. Anyone with a boat was searching for him. He rests in the Rhode island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. RIP Mark, you will never be forgotten.

[@tomschmidt381]

Wonderful story, I had no idea the Coast Guard was involved in D-Day.

[@lobo7792]

They have participated in every war since their inception. EVERY ONE.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Combat casualties in every way America has been in. Fro. Being shot down in Vietnam to suicide bombings in the middle East.

[@JohnDoe-ek2ql]

Talk about Unsung Heros! In all of my Military History studies I had never heard this kind of detailed account. Usually it's briefly mentioned that the 'Coast Guard was active' on D day. Another fine piece of work!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great story. Sad we don't hear more of the Coast Guards exploits in WWII. Thanks.

[@davidmarquardt2445]

The Coast Guard is the least funded of all the services. Because of this they had to become very adaptable and learned very early to improvise to carry out their mission. I heard they have a saying, " If we need something we will buy it, if we can't buy it we will make our own, if we can't make it, we will do without." They also have another grim motto, "You have to go out, but you don't always come back". How can you not admire them!

[@Frisconangus]

Another great upload! My father was a Danish merchant sailor, he had friends that served in the Coast Guard, he offen referred to them as the “Hooligan Navy” in jest. He in fact had great respect for the their bravery and service. Might I suggest you consider the “Rescue of the Danish Jews” as a subject for your channel. My father was born and raised in Copenhagen, he told me stories of the German occupation of Denmark. He was proud to tell of how Danish fisherman, Danish Resistance and ordinary Danes worked together to make this happen. He spoke of German soldiers that ignored orders by turning a blind eye to these activities.

[@johndivita4842]

HG, You provide an outstanding service for the past, present and future! Bravo!

[@vilstef6988]

The Coasties of Rescue Flotilla One showed unsurpassed courage! What a great story!

[@B4umkuchen]

A piece of history worth mentioning and preserving. Thank you for your dedication to this forgotten heroes.

[@jeffbangkok]

Seeing this about little known units reminds me of the pictures of the Eighth air force in England my dad served in..I know little about his time there other then a few pictures..One has him kneeling in front of a hut in the snow with a sign showing Headquarters section 32..Recently I located that section landed after D day to take over Luftwaffe bases after they were captured..This explained why I also have a picture of him with a small plane and an M1 carbine..Can't find that page on a search again this morning..Of the millions that served there are so many stories that need to be remembered..Thank you for keeping the candle burning

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Bravo. This is an aspect of D-day I had never heard of. But speaking of the Normandy Invasion, I don't think most people realize just how amazing the Invasion of the Marianas -- at almost the same time -- was. The distances involved made it so much more difficult.

[@larrytischler570]

I knew four people involved in that invasion. One ran a dozer for the Seabees before before the battle ended. One was USMC cook that had to fight off an enemy charge at the HQ after the front lines were breached. One was on an LST. And one was the rear gunner on a torpedo plane. At the same time as Normandy is just difficult fathom.

[@crazygame2724]

Hey History Guy, Love your show. My Father was supposed to be at Wake Island as civilian contractor but miss the transport due to a surgical procedure that was botched here in the States. His two buddies went and never returned. Dad ended up working at some place in Washington State at a place called Hanford working for duPoint.... I have a plaque from the War Department thanking him for his war service regarding the Manhattan District. Chuck Beeler

[@dougjenks8637]

Dam you are a country's treasure for what you teach us . a true national treasure!!!

[@studdedsail7126]

That was great. My grandfather who served in the merchant marine was torpedoed twice and survived. Truly the greatest generation....

[@markdavis2475]

I've read a lot about D-Day but I've never heard about this aspect of it! A fantastic story, one of the hundreds no doubt, that make up that incredible time in our history. Thanks for bringing this to us and of course, thanks to the servicemen and women for your service and sacrifice.

[@douglasmaccullagh1267]

Thank you for this story. I knew that USCG crews manned many landing craft, but I did not know about the rescue flotilla. My first choice of career was Coast Guard (search and rescue or aids to navigation Quartermaster) but I could not pass the physical. This story is a wonderful piece of history that Should never be forgotten. Thanks again.

[@cscam56]

Great story. Probably only known by folks who served in the Coast Guard. Too few know that today Coast Guard men and women serve in every Combat Command as well as performing their marine safety, law enforcement, and search and rescue mission throughout the US and our territories. They do all this and more with a compliment of 40,000, give or take. It still provides great educational and professional opportunities. I enlisted in 1969 and 8 years later was selected to attend OCS. After 36 years I retired as a Captain. I’ve served several joint tours with the other Services and met wonderful people in all the branches. But, for fun and adventure, you can’t beat America’s oldest, continuous sea-going Service.

[@urthetshirtguy]

While at the VA Hospital for an appointment, my wife and I were eating lunch. Next to us was another couple, Ken had served in the Navy. As often happens with vets, we started discussing our military service. This channel came to mind. I shared The History Guy with him. On my phone, this video came up. It looks like you have another fan! He was excited to see more. Great job as always sir! Great storytelling! Keep it up.

[@shawnmartin8485]

I was in the Coast Guard in Islamorada,FL for a week when I was a teen...cause that's where the judge sentenced me to do community hours.. apparently he didn't approve of my motorcycle riding skills,neither did MCSO but whatever..everyone at that base was Really friendly and they fed me everyday and I've never stopped supporting my local CG Base in the Keys,some of the Finest young Men and Women this Country has:)

[@richardross3815]

This was a real nugget....I have read so many books on Normandy...and yet....these men never came up in any of them....well done

[@dj33036]

You do a great job with these videos, I'd love to see one one about the Berlin Airlift.

[@taterkaze9428]

Oh yeah, good one.

[@JohnUllrey]

Don't forget to mention the pilot who would throw candy out of the window of his cargo plane over the neighborhoods on approach to the Berlin airport.

[@tz8785]

A bit too well-known to qualify for this series.

[@MrNx74205d]

A great choice, but it is shocking how many havn't heard of it. Under that category, I recommend adding "The Candy Bomber," another story during the Berlin Air LIft that is overlooked.

[@jmcyclist2859]

Thank you for accurately presenting a great bit of history of an oft discounted Armed Service. The USCG was also critical during the “island hopping” campaign in the Pacific, and that might also make a good subject for an installment. Many thanks, Semper Paratus!

[@briancoleman5110]

I’ve always had great respect for the Coast Guard, this only adds to it. Thanks for another great story.

[@cameronalexander359]

This story gave me goosebumps from head to toe! So brave.

[@buddymoore6504]

imagine the bravery and determination it took, most of us complain if we are just a bit hot or cold. Saving lives while risking you own is a most noble of mission in my opinion, The sea is unforgiving. I can't think of anyone that would come save me in the middle of a hurricane, but the coast guard would!

[@jetpuffed47]

These are such terrific stories of history that should be told and are left our of may history books and historical biographies. Thank you for bringing these to our attention daily!The people that lived this history and their families must be proud of your posts.

[@THE-HammerMan]

One of your best, HG! A fine job here highlighting a little known facet of D-Day. Hats off & salute to the USCG, a service that has earned much more recognition than it ever receives.

[@johnlane5874]

Wow ! That was just excellent (as are your other videos) . I only live 18 miles from Poole and I'm very interested in WW2 history but had never heard about this before, will now make it my business to find out if there anything in the local museums concerning it. I try to teach my 13yo son about WW2 because our schools don't seem to want to talk about it andI think its important. Thanks again.

[@BAZZAROU812]

Coast guard had a unnoticed role in Vietnam as well..

[@hjcorbin]

I was stationed on the CGC Point Verde out of Venice, La. from Sept. 65 to May 67. Great service, loved it.

[@bobnicholas5994]

One of my good friends is a reserve officer in the coast guard and loved this. Thanks

[@oldschoolgreentube]

Thank you for bringing this story of heroism back to life.

[@jameshildreth768]

Excellent video. Retired Coastie here. Semper Paratus.

[@ThePzrLdr]

The Match Box Fleet got a passing mention in a book about D-Day. There were no details. Uncommon valor from common people. A lovely story.

[@stoneyll]

Unbelievable heroism... We our theses men our gratitude for the freedom we enjoy today... Thanks for the great video~!

[@Mark-im6pm]

Always Ready. Wow. Those folks sure were. This is the 1st I've heard of their galliant effort. Thank you for shinning a well deserved light on them.

[@AMStationEngineer]

I've begun starting my work day with 'these ten minutes', I can no longer complain about the whole day being "crappy", as I now have these several minutes of respite.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Just so you know, I click like before I start the video thats how confident I am I'm going to be amazed at what I didn't know and am glad you taught me.

[@dougterhune9364]

I am blessed to be able to spend time in Cape May NJ. With some of the best examples of Victorian Architecture on the east coast it also has the Base for the Coast Guard Training Center! Those cadets I have met are committed to thier duty! Semper Paratus to all cadets and Semper Fi from an old US Marine!!

[@danfarrell8958]

So many unsung heroes in WW2, thanks for highlighting some of them.

[@alexhatfield2987]

You have such a lovely and mesmerising way when you tell a story. It means history is remembered by those that listen....

[@marinetech262]

Well done. Another excellent video. I'm not sure how you select your topics, but as a former active duty Marine, I have a few suggestions from history. The Banana Wars in general were an interesting time and served as the springboard for some of the Marine Corps' most well known heroes. Having been assigned to 2nd Bn/7th Marines back in the early 90's, I was particularly taken by the actions of former battalion commander Herman Hanneken during his time in Haiti. His Medal of Honor citation and the actual after action report were still displayed prominently in our battalion headquarters 75 years after his deed as inspiration to us all.

[@notagovslave5614]

Semper Fi brother.

[@copperhamster]

There is a nice Coast guard Biopic movie called 'The Finest Hours' that largely sticks to the facts of the event, a 36 foot lifeboat and 4 man crew who were the only crew available to go rescue 33 men during a bitter nor'easter in 1952. I won't say more except that the event is the only time all 4 here but you can look up SS Pendleton for more information about the event. Also lookup the "Pea Island Life-Saving Station" which was part of the US Life Saving Service for another unappreciated event with one of the two services which were merged into the USCG in 1915.

[@dannyhanny1191]

Gosh this was a good one. A regret, having been raised in landlocked PA, was having never considered the Coast Guard. Everyone I've ever met who was in that service loved their time there.

[@grantstevenson638]

I am so glad I found this channel - I'm a history nut like so many of your fans, and even my wife (who swears I conduct telepathic sessions with Hitler's ghost) is impressed with your variety of subjects. Please keep it up - when my kids are a bit older I would love to share your episodes with them.

[@porschetech72901]

gotta be at least the tenth time ive listened to this history lesson and still as entertaining as first time.... sooooooooo much info in one episode.... thank you History Guy (and crew.... yall are equally as awesome).

[@GeoffreyGodshall]

USN sub vet here. Never knew this. I always gave coasties shit, this changed my perspective. Thanks "History Guy", I'm a changed man.

[@kbreynolds4188]

Well done h g what a wonderful tribute to the men and women who served in ww 2,as an ex coastie I am so honoured by the wonderful way you bring our past to life,thank you and bravo Zulu.fair wind and following seas.

[@flashers.5212]

Another fascinating story of selfless heroism & courage. God bless the US coastguard.

[@onlyrick]

Another great video. When I was in the Navy the joke was you had to be six feet tall to be in the Coast Guard - so if the boat sank you could walk to shore. Be Cool.

[@kennethjames4724]

Your enthusiasm in telling these stories is palpable. Thank you.

[@ThortackNezzerack]

So many stories that need to be taught and never forgot

[@JAMMYDODGER651]

I live in Poole and there is a plaque on the Quay about the rescue flotilla. Their heroism is most definitely not forgotten.

[@notagovslave5614]

Thank you for your wonderful snippets of history and your amazing talent as a storyteller. I too have a degree in history and love history.

[@davidhollowood6580]

Thank you! USCG MSTC Retired.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you for your service

[@notagovslave5614]

Thank you.

[@garyjanssen5388]

Thank you for your insights not just on the world wars but on other history that also deserves to be remembered.

[@CampingCoastie]

I am proud that I was able to serve my country in the Untied States Coast Guard! Many thanks to all the men and women who served, thank you for your service.

[@edbooth946]

Great article! Thanks from a 33-year Coast Guard Master Chief. My Step Father was in the Coast Guard at Omaha Beach, but he didn't talk about it.

[@jeffreystroman2811]

In a time when we are inundated with information portrayed as significant, perhaps even historical, mostly just adds up to noise and worse. These trips into the past with my sidekick the history guy allow me to simply feel good about the current world because we are standing on the shoulders of greatness. Even more inspiring that greatness is tales of men and women no different than exist today, greatness in the making if you will.

[@dogstar7]

Semper Paratus! Thanks for the Coastie story

[@thurin84]

wow, amazing. its a rare thing for me to learn of something from ww2 that i havent at least heard reference to somewhere or other. thank you for this video!

[@TheEDFLegacy]

4,400 died during the Normandy Landings. Over 400 were saved by the Coast Guard. They basically eliminated 10% of battlefield casualties during that battle alone. Remarkable.

[@terryhopkins2750]

Another reason for loving the History Guy...never knew this, now I do.

[@paulaustin1234]

History that should never have been forgotten!

[@bender7565]

I love your Naval history and this I did not know about my puddle pirate brothers, well done!!

[@robdave1974]

Angels don’t have wings, they have guts grit and hearts of gold. Well done CG personnel.

[@roberthamilton8838]

Wow. God bless them. There should be a movie. Great story

[@da-ghoul2332]

Man I love your format I don't have time for 1/2 to hour shows to give me historical stories that are true most r inspirational thought-provoking and above all else interesting Thank you and as always nothing but love from Detroit🏭🇺🇸

[@lovelessissimo]

Awesome story. The logistics involved in DDay boggles the mind.

[@mkinkade7103]

These stories are amazing.

[@chiefjwilson]

As an ex Coastie I love your channel!! Please keep up the good work! Also our unofficial motto was “ You have to go out but you don’t have to come back”