"I was alone on D-Day. Can you imagine?!" WWII Veteran Ed Manley's amazing story

Palm Beach Post reporter and resident historian Eliot Kleinberg talks with 97-year-old Ed Manley on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (thc)

[@seniorflapjacks4280]

Note about interviewing vets: Ask a question ... be quiet . If you get a chance to ask a second and third different question...don’t feed possible answers.

[@TPBXDRicky420]

Check out this interview. Does a great job just letting the man talk. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2XbpWh6pNGWibc

[@davidrasch3082]

Answers might be different if the interviewer was a veteran, combat veteran.

[@KOSYOUNG]

I personally would never ask a vet if he thinks about his lost buddies like wtf do you think, I just thought this note would go well with yours

[@retrom]

I think the video may have been edited to make it shorter and closer that it was.

[@robtrindade9087]

He was not out of line. Interviewing people who are hard of hearing (older vets) makes it more difficult to keep a back and forth pace in conversation. They were both great in the interview.

[@nachoooooo800]

I’m 23... and to think most people my age are complaining about their job, while at 22 he was storming the gates of hell

[@estelleschneider9033]

He was just a kid..at 22 amazing..young man and senior God Blessed Him He may have been an orphan but God will never leave us or forsake us..he had faith

[@danieldufur7474]

If people our age even have a job...

[@dragonblade7273]

drafted to war and scared shitless no different than you or me sad that he had to live through that though

[@justinwood1078]

Then alone on the deadliest day in history...unbelievable.

[@occamsrazor1285]

PRIMO VICTORIA! (Do a YT search for it. You won't be disappointed)

[@Waldijohnson]

My dad was in ww2 and had me at 69 years old. My biggest regret was being a teenager who was trying to go out and have fun when he was trying to tell me his stories. I just didn’t care until it was too late.

[@brendansh6942]

its never too late to love and pay respects for your fathers deeds.

[@maxim13able]

How old are you now ?

[@Waldijohnson]

@@maxim13able will be 26 this year

[@noxregall3599]

Thats why if i ever have children, i'll write the history of my life, for them to read, with all the ups and downs and advices to them and i'll hand it to them as one of my dying wills, just because i know what youth is about and we often ignore valuable lessons because we want some fun

[@brianburnssailorslife5383]

Dude, thats a sad story! Your dads a hero! I bet you really regreat it.

[@anglermatt]

"I loved combat as a kid, when I got older, I appalled it"....... wise words for the youth to remember

[@ericwakefield4977]

He said he “abhored” it. Meaning he rejected it. The war changed his opinion on combat and he seen enough

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

Testosterone is not always a good thing ay

[@MrNuts70]

LOL yeah try telling that to know it all youths that are too busy protesting and updating social media crap.

[@anglermatt]

@@ericwakefield4977 thanks for commenting on my comment explaining the meaning of my comment....I guess?

[@sophiaashley7973]

I feel the same ans my heart breaks when I see the young veterans retire early and dont get anything to spend the rest of their lives. pls help them through supporting the HAVE NFTs as they're currently working for their empowerment. below is their discord

[@lonestar1775]

He just wanted to kill Hitler, and didn't care about getting home. Damn. I like this man a lot.

[@lobopiro4732]

Exactly my thoughts, the man is/was a genuine badass

[@anthonygaertner2396]

Too bad kids these days in america are too busy fighting over how many genders there are....they would never be able to do what this guy did

[@CrizzyEyes]

@@anthonygaertner2396 That's "the professors" he was talking about. He was right to reserve ire for them.

[@kalwallingford7039]

@BliC KekSniper#9227 disc

[@davidwhittaker9128]

as he said. "it would take care of itself." killing hitler = going home.

[@stevecochran2677]

This is a American hero, not any football players or movie stars. Every American owes this man and all vets a debt we cannot possibly re pay.

[@blindlemming7446]

Amen brother! If "we" had to do today what they did then we would be in big trouble.

[@sammylacks4937]

I agree.

[@America-First2024]

@بشار الأسد Who’s doing that?

[@aht9140]

@بشار الأسد this is about WW2, US was defending not invading bud.

[@norbertomilan1906]

Amen sir

[@bngbraz2]

Wearing the right hat on his head, has the right heart for this country, and still sharp enough to set you right! What an American!

[@0r0r0]

I really wish this interviewer just let him speak instead of interrupting his emotions and stories. It's okay to lead him back to the questions, but to butt in like he was made me sad. I'd like to hear his stories and not just what the interviewer considers the "highlights"

[@illiteratebrian1707]

“Could you hear the bullets?” “Hear them? They were cutting the grass around my head!” This man is a legend. Thank you for your service sir.

[@OffGridInvestor]

What a stupid question that was. Interviewer asking if you could hear bullets. Even if it's a silenced weapon with subsonic ammo you still get a hiss. I would have responded "do you think you'd hear the firing if I was shooting at you?"

[@AC-up1lq]

Best saying ever!!!! I love it! Perfectly describes the danger in a humorous way. He’s sharp

[@AdamSpade]

@@OffGridInvestor people want to know these things. A journalist is building the experience by asking certain questions. Where for one purpose the question may seem stupid, for another purpose, it may have a level of brilliance to it. A journalist has to get people talking and the audience wants to hear how this WWII vet responds to that question. So think of it this way... Did you like his answer? Yes? Then it was a good question.

[@mistadopeman]

Amen

[@dmaster225]

I think the interviewer asked that to illustrate to the viewer how close he was from danger.

[@Flavaop1169]

Man this dude is still sharp as a tack... really amazing to hear these stories before it’s too late

[@jeanmichelhalt8003]

The ones that were not that sharp have been murdered, it's called natural selection... Jokes aside huge respect for these mens from a random french dude.

[@Pellemain]

For real I don't think I have ever seen a man of that age, being in that good of a shape, both mentally and physically..

[@antony2527]

@@Pellemain except his teeth

[@IIZPII]

Yep

[@Pellemain]

@@antony2527 His teeth? They look perfect to me, I assumed they were fake?

[@WillemDodd]

It really makes me mad that kids these days are so damn ungrateful for what the men went through back then it’s unfathomable and very disappointing

[@theonlysplxsh4041]

That's why I like watching videos like this bc I tend to be ungrateful so I like to bring myself back

[@masonmax1000]

your telling me i'm only 22 and yet disjointed and ashamed I'm apart of this generation it sickens me to the core the lack of appreciation we have not to mention they all think fascism is good like wtf people have lost all critical thinking skills.

[@frost365]

@@masonmax1000 fr no respect these legends left home to help liberate the oppressed

[@MrNuts70]

Dude its always like that. The young are dumb. We were all DUMB when we were young. Life experience is what builds us and shapes us. So umm yeah the world is in BIG trouble now...

[@ryantiller5624]

So many groups forming, all based on their hatred of what they've been taught America is. It's fuckin sad.

[@gloppy101]

My God, men like this are to be honored, ALWAYS.

[@mikemiller4979]

. This interviewer should ask his question then shut up for the answer. .

[@robtrindade9087]

I don't think you understand how speaking to the elderly goes. Because of aging senses, they can stop speaking and then begin again even though the other person has begun to ask a question or make a comment to continue the conversation. The interviewer was good; chill people.

[@cameronpoole174]

Great interview despite an apparently poor interviewer. Hopefully it was just the editing. Anyway to watch more of this guy (the vet)?

[@1381greg]

Thats an American.....and not what we are seeing today. A real American he is.

[@sama6737]

Amen, brother! To sacrifice freedom for freedom is what makes Americans patriots.

[@andrewd1861]

The greatest generation

[@halolime117]

Yeah i agree, when i think of a real American i think of people like this, not those idiots today, grettings from Europe

[@FuraFaolox]

If you live in the US, you are a real American. If you care about freedom, you are a real American.

[@1381greg]

@@FuraFaolox you think if someone lives in the US ...they are real Americans. You need to wake up and smell the coffee. You are delusional...sorry to say.

[@AndreWestlundPhoto]

Get this man to the guy directing the channel “Memoirs of WWII” and he will be able to tell the whole, true story without questions in his face that just seem rude

[@sophiaashley7973]

yeah dont u think we should support them? for what they've done for us

[@alexwestgate8860]

Just constructive criticism for the Chanel, just very odd how the interviewer is better lit and probably has more screen time then the actual hero and interviewee that the story is about, and yeah, best to cut out your questions, to combat some problems, img the veterans to retell the question back to you, so instead of “when were you born” “1988” where did you live”…. Kinda thing, it’s more “I was born in 1988 and lived in…..” just a little help to make it more enjoyable:)

[@utcbiopharm]

exactly, hopefully the interviewer improves his approach! Many great WWII stories remain to be told.

[@alexwestgate8860]

@@utcbiopharm yeah, im currently in the works on making a docc about a bomb aimer, very intresting story definitely

[@robertmorris2695]

I'm 14 and everything I've learned about WWii is from my own time. Spent all the money I get as soon as I get it on WWii books. I wish I was born a little earlier because I wanna interview one of these people from the Greatest Generation. When I get old enough to interview people, they'll all be gone. Both my great grandpas were in the war serving in the Army. My great great uncle was in the war serving in the Air Force as a B-24 pilot, and was the first and only solider to get 4 Distinguish Flying Crosses. The B-24s for famous for crashing with two engines on one side, and couldn't crab walk like the B-17s could. He had his B-24, Stardust, and crash landed it with only one engine and everyone walked away with no one harmed. He also flew Stardust Mk. II after he crashed the first one. My great great uncle has inspired me to join the Air Force as well. May all World War Two veterans rest in peace.

[@robertmorris2695]

@Tippy1017Is GeyForHydrx thanks

[@jacobsherman3500]

respect

[@masonmax1000]

thanks for sharing this man my great grandpa build the B-24s that your great uncle flew in the war. I'm a pilot myself 3rd generation in my family also mason in my family name and is directly connected to Gorge Mason the anti federalist aka A founding father of the USA, good luck in the air force man. RIP to those vets we shall not let them rest in vain for socialism shall not prevail.

[@robertmorris2695]

@@masonmax1000 thanks for sharing this information. I don't know why, but I feel a sort of connection with you because of your great grandpa and my great great uncle helping each other

[@nasreireinas3392]

We dont do enough in this country to remember these heros, it should be taught in ALL schools , lest we forget

[@michaeldougfir9807]

I am only 70. Because of interviews like this I coined a new proverb: YOU CAN'T LEARN ANYTHING WHILE YOU ARE TALKING!

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Amen to that sir!!

[@glenturney4750]

That's why the Bible teaches, "Be slow to speak and quick to listen." It's about wisdom.

[@patrickobrien8851]

@@glenturney4750 The bible is made up of 3 parts: mumbo jumbo (technical term), tales of weak human behavior, and tales of good human behavior - keep the last one, dump the first two, and the book has some redeeming use in it. In many respects it has all the hallmarks of a weak work: it is vague, it contradicts itself in so many places, it was not edited well (i.e. too many writers contributing arbitrary content over spans of time - it is not a coherent work), and it has not aged well since the scientific revolution turned so many of its claims upside down.

[@onlythewise1]

@@patrickobrien8851 if there was only a devil, things would-be just like they are now , but time travel is still possible

[@vooveepaints]

@@patrickobrien8851 no one asked for your opinion

[@2bigbufords]

Bad interviewer. Needs to let the hero tell his story. Stop interrupting

[@jayjohn9680]

Imagine that veteran going crazy on the interviewer... pretty soon the interviewer is doing push ups with a boot on his back.

[@humanfry3439]

Ikr let him talk

[@janmetdekorteachternaam3673]

Agreed. Bad editor too, who felt the need to put a really annoying track under a very low volume video. WHY???? Everyone wants to hear what the oldtimer has to say, not some aggravating, extremely annoying beat.

[@tylerkriesel8590]

He’s not bad, he’s gotta keep him going.

[@ThisDirtyWhiteBoy]

I reckon he, and his buddies, made the ultimate sacrifice; so random strangers could use their hard earned freedoms to criticize the smallest, most arbitrary bull shit, without even a simple grasp of elementary grammar. If you want to thank a veteran of any war, or show your appreciation, start with a minute amount of civility and common decency for every single person you come into contact with at the store, on the road, and even the internet comment section.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

“Hear em? They were cutting the damn grass around my head” 😂 what a badass

[@_matthenheizer_4558]

5:50 The way he looks down and says “Too often, too often” really says it all

[@shortsfordip7347]

"Do you sometimes think about your buddies, who died" "Too often. Too often." This is a real hero.

[@SoapinTrucker]

Yeah that made my eyes water a little bit when he said that! 😢

[@tonysoprano5580]

It's amazing how at 97 he still thinks about the first man he killed. He actually seemed upset when the interviewer asked if he thinks about him

[@sophiaashley7973]

exactly they're the heroes we need to support and empower wdyt about helping them?

[@thecatguy4301]

Man, the interviewer wouldn't let the guy talk

[@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132]

@The Orange Man Always Wins ya that was a little messed up.... did you kill people? How was it seeing a dead American? Or what was it like killing someone.... thats shit you dont just ask.

[@gregwalker1913]

I agree. I wanted to hear the man's story, but after the road and seeing the beach, we never get to it. Instead, he plays on his emotions. Individual stories about what happened are important to give us a larger understanding of the day, and the many days after. When he met up with other Americans what did he do? Did he become part of that unit or did he go back to England? I can guess but I wanted to hear from the veteran.

[@thecatguy4301]

@@gregwalker1913 Exactly. Every freakin time the guy started talking that prick interrupted him.

[@thecatguy4301]

@The Orange Man Always Wins ?

[@robtrindade9087]

Nope. You guys are judging the person and not the interview itself. Older people like vets who have limited hearing and speaking ability can halt speaking and then continue without noticing that the other person has begun to ask a question or make a comment to continue the conversation.

[@iaintgotanameyet5331]

This interviewer needs to let him speak he is the reason we are still here

[@NeonAstralOfficial]

Seriously dude, the interviewer just needed to chill

[@sophiaashley7973]

dont u think we should support them? for what they've done for us

[@popefish8522]

People when they're alone on Valentines day: Man, this sucks. I'm going to go drink. This man alone on D-Day: *Doom music growing louder*

[@stephenbrown598]

That old dog, still has a lot of fight in him 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@orbs1062]

@Hydin Biden PREACH!!!! ME TOO!!! 🇺🇸

[@chancenigel0186]

He’s a lion

[@TheBekLoverPodcast]

Here is an awesome interview from the other side kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJzUnH6qq7qLd9E

[@Michael-mh2tw]

I'd say he'd last a second war if given the chance.

[@SpewtGG]

@@Michael-mh2tw mmm no I don’t think so but he is extremely sharp for his age

[@genegarren833]

I met Ed in June of 1995 my first trip to Normandie for the D-Day ceremonies. I have been 23 times and also have been to the exact site that Ed is talking about. I recently talked to Ed on the telephone. An incredible man and good friend.

[@TheCutFather]

God bless mr Ed

[@scentlessapprentice88]

Bless him and all of our vets that laid it all on the line man. True heroes. Real men. The whole lot of em. Good story. Glad to hear he's still kickin.

[@NancyLynn]

Bless him and ALL of our vets...'lest we never forget'.

[@jasonmarshall4522]

*Normandy

[@whatitdo4203]

@@jasonmarshall4522 both are correct, "Normandie" is the french spelling of "Normandy"

[@tinknal6449]

Forward this video to every professor you know!

[@wgiver4231]

When a wise man speaks you keep your mouth shut 🧿❤️

[@roberthartsock6858]

God Bless this gentleman. He is a true American.

[@Vazzzz]

@Thats reality folks Im the Camaraman just... just stop

[@albundy9597]

what's that? you mean he has an American birth certificate? That's the sort of patriotic crap that keeps wars going.

[@lukkiluftdruck8939]

He was a true american, he was a true frenchmen, he was a true german, he was true russian..... no just people. Fuck that nationalism. We are one.

[@Ryan-vi8wi]

@@Vazzzz Jesus loves you everyone and he is waiting for you to turn to him. Jesus has taken me, a broken and depressed sinner and has transformed my life for the better. Although I am a believer I still fail under temptations sometimes but I do not want you all to make the same mistake if you take this path. Jesus gives the opportunity for all of us to be saved through faith by grace. If you confess out loud that Jesus is your Lord and your Savior you can be saved. It is very important to repent of your sins and say your sorry to God and Jesus for all of the sins that you have committed. It is also very important that you ask for forgiveness and obey God and Jesus. Also it is extremely important to be baptized. I highly suggest you read John 3:5-7 and I also highly recommend reading Mark 16:16. I am just trying to spread God's word. All love. 👋

[@Vazzzz]

@@Ryan-vi8wi thx I guess I don’t believe but thank you for your blessings

[@bolivershagnasty3851]

The interviewer needs to shut up .. the guy he’s interviewing his eyes are telling a story words can’t explain..dam shame

[@rangerup1804]

Did anyone else notice this soldier at one point when he was quiet, his eyes were focused on something a thousand yards away and 75 years ago? Heartbreaking. Too bad the interviewer kept interrupting him. He's right, the people today don't understand what sacrifice that men and women have made to keep this country safe from invasion and tyranny.

[@itisonlyme1]

Totally agree! Nov 2020

[@robtrindade9087]

What are you guys talking about? No- not at all; interviewing people like older vets who are hard of hearing and have more difficulty speaking leads the interviewer to keep the pace of back and forth conversation on track.

[@NickBuenoo]

For Real, hopefully another interviewer meets with this man before time is up...

[@jasonmacfarlane7885]

@Ordinary Pete he even described what he was looking at “it was over there where the trees were growing “ he could see the scene but couldn’t articulate it then buddy cut him off.

[@dookeland8]

I would rather meet this guy than any actor, singer, politician, athlete.. basically any celebrity. This man has so much wisdom and so many stories I could sit and listen to for hours. Before the end of this year I want to meet and talk with at least 20 WWII vets and learn some wisdom and. listen to stories from them.

[@icemanhall9256]

It sucks to see people thumbs down this video ...get your life together this man risked his life so we can be free

[@gar9429]

Where have all our patriots gone?

[@justifiedtruth9722]

He’s right about the professors not teaching what these guy’s went through for our freedom

[@moisesperez4605]

It’s a shame that nowadays, they’re not taught, history and what America stands for, this is why we’re having all these problems in politics, especially with the Trumper‘s.

[@MrRedberd]

The people I know who complain about professors never went to college.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

It’s sad that we’ve allowed these Marxist professors into our education system. This old soldier hasn’t been asleep as many others have, he’s well aware of the problem. Those of us who did not live through these historical events will never truly know what it was like but it is important that we learn the facts about it so we can at least have an idea of how hard they had it. Then we can all have a good appreciation of their sacrifices.

[@moisesperez4605]

@@appalachiangunman9589 and all the young people could appreciate, the freedoms, and how special America is. Many people do not appreciate what we have here, and we glorify other countries, directive but no bite, America is great in America is free.

[@MrRedberd]

@fenrar36 Conservatives who don't like being told to wear a $.50 mask will be real happy to be forced to spend another $1000 and 3 months on a class of war stories. It's just another stupid talking point. I'm here because I like history, and it is a treat to hear the stories from the people who were there, not to force the next generation farther into debt. You should be concerned with Nazi corporations buying up schools and colleges to hand pick the professors and curriculum that it fits their image of America. I stand for freedom. Look up Kochtopus - education. My grandfather fought against fascism. Now, we are a country of collaborators.

[@baileynelson4745]

The one rule when talking about war with a veteran is never ask if they killed someone

[@janfranklin5269]

Why?

[@SpewtGG]

@@janfranklin5269 because it’s just disrespectful, these soldiers had massive amount of ptsd and all that and asking them how many they killed would just bring back bad bad memories

[@NickBuenoo]

The worst part was he asked if he thought about it after...

[@daniellaw2528]

@@janfranklin5269 If you haven't been there you would never understand.

[@daniellaw2528]

@@NickBuenoo Everyday. Is the answer. Don't even have to ask.

[@randyfiglehorn9192]

We need to preserve every WWII vets stories for future generations.

[@johnguslen9315]

6:35 His facial expression when he says "professors". Priceless!

[@sophiaashley7973]

they're the heroes we need to support and empower wdyt about helping them?

[@johnguslen9315]

@@sophiaashley7973 What I think about helping veterans like him?

[@lfix687]

" I was to scared to pee my pants so i didn't" Wise Words.

[@richardwaldron222]

And get home ok? "I didn't worry about, it will take care of it's self" That mentality is rare these days.

[@momcilogavric4930]

In my country thats your only option 😟

[@iansabigsilly7]

Listening to WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors tell stories that are almost unimaginable gives me perspective of how fortunate I am. That’s the beauty of learning history. Grateful that my generation was one of the last to be able to meet some of these heroes.

[@stellarcubicbeam7760]

"Do you think about your buddies who died?" What kind of question is that and what type of person would ask that?

[@aaroncousins4750]

The interviewer is shit. He kept speaking over him. Overloading him with questions and not letting him finish

[@finkaboutit9567]

an interviewer could probably ask a question yeah

[@0r0r0]

@@aaroncousins4750 agreed!!! He was the worst man for the job. I'd like his name so I can write a letter 😅

[@jdragon34]

Exactly!

[@HumpD624]

The interviewer is horrible, and why do they keep cutting to him awkwardly feeling his face, I just want to hear this soldier tell his story

[@howiebeats9588]

Lmao right like I need to keep seeing his weird half confused look on his face while the hero is telling his story

[@Ronnie-Jones]

most forbidden documentary. Europa The Last Battle at archive . org

[@ifeelit4448]

i think its partially him and partially the editing

[@underdogg87]

Also the music (drums) in the background.... Why?

[@waynehearst317]

The editing is strange because it's tightly cropped to crop-out his "Make America Great Again" hat...I noticed it immediately...what a SHAME this network is...unsubscribed.

[@bucketheadothers2384]

Interviewer: learn some empathy, listen to the man and be quiet.

[@smackabroad123]

Im 26, don't worry we got taught. I joined the Marines at 18 as a mortarman. Did my 2 deployments and got out. I got to see Okinawa and the tunnels the Japanese dug. Made the hair on my arms stand up. Rails were still there where they had put the guns so they could hide them when we were bombarding them. Marks were still there from when they dug them. The "suicide room" with the pockmarks from their own hand grenades covered the walls in this one section. It was eerie. Marks still on the bunkers where Japanese gun emplacements were. I could go on and on. Surreal and put me in awe what these men had to go through. On camp pendleton I found 308 shells and the clip from M1 grands back in the day. A few of my buddies and I would collect these and I still have it in my office. One day I want to get out to France and walk Normandy beach. Throughout my years of existence Ive had to priviledge to talk to ww2, korean, vietnam, grenada, Iraq and Afghanistan vets. Hearing all their stories inspires me to live my fullest. Cause without them I wouldn't be.

[@guntherholbrook5627]

I am a combat veteran, OEF 12-13 Khost, Afghanistan. I respect the WWII veteran in this video. I do not respect the person pretending to "interview" and asking questions that are "clickbait" rather than true investigative, journalistic inquiries. The person conducting this interview is CLEARLY focused on trying to appear concerned, introspective, or even eager to hear more. Key words being "trying to appear." Respect the WAR veteran and let him talk. Edit out any footage of anyone else.

[@quintonphelan7542]

His eyes 👀 tell the story He literally sees his memory’s

[@chaddemorest5223]

So true!!

[@orbs1062]

"Parachuter?" Isn't that supposed to be "paratrooper?" An orphan. 97 years. Wow! "All I wanted to do was kill Hitler." What an incredible man this is. I'm grateful for his service. God bless Mr. Manley.

[@theboxoftexas]

He could have said paratrooper you just didn't hear him right

[@GatorNick]

I wonder if he was a Pathfinder.

[@shanelarock1290]

you can hear the pain in his voice when he was asked about the first time he saw a dead american soldier. just breaks my heart...

[@aluminumhorserider6197]

The sharpness of this man,'s mind is more amazing then the story ... Wow...

[@1220b]

First of rule of taking a oral history let them talk. Dont cut them off with Random questions. The narrative is lost...

[@L1V2P9]

Yes. And why couldn't the interview last 30 minutes or more? This is history and eye witnesses aren't around forever. Well prepared questions and patient response would have made this much more informative. Most vets don't wish to talk about their war experiences. This man has bared his soul, so let him talk.

[@robtrindade9087]

You guys are way out of line, not the interviewer. Because of loss of hearing and difficulty speaking that older vets can have, the interviewer is responsible for making sure the pace of the back and forth conversation is maintained. And because of aging senses, people like vets can stop and then continue speaking even though the other person begins to ask a question to continue the conversation. 30 minute interviews huh? Age can limit the time that this kind of interview can go on before it gets too difficult to continue speaking.

[@earthworm-filledstomachbyc4254]

Thanks for the reminder. I'm always finding myself talking when I should be listening

[@ThisDirtyWhiteBoy]

@@robtrindade9087 Agreed Sir. Not to mention that this is only a clip, taken from a longer version. If people were more interested in reading or paying attention than criticizing something someone else has done, we’d get a lot farther and have to spend less time explaining how to not be a KZbin video critic.

[@shanelindsey8977]

@@robtrindade9087 tf you mean, if your gonna interview a veteran be prepared for a long talk, this isn't some kid your talking to, stop with your soft ass, the interviewer is wrong and you know it

[@ricksgaming7298]

Wow, the expression in his face when he started talking about Hitler. That fire is still burning.

[@joefetzko7334]

I’m amazed at how some are so strong with their PTSD. That’s horrifying. Glad you’re here buddy. Thank you for your service

[@jdragon34]

A lot of them didn’t have it because of training standards and societal standards. Everyone is taught to be weak nowadays...

[@MrNuts70]

@@jdragon34 Too true, too true....

[@shanescallan771]

They learned early on that disappointment is apart of life. Great expectations are the real killer.

[@sophiaashley7973]

exactly I feel the same we should help our nation grow and especially the veterans as they've done so much for us alr wdyt?

[@chasewhite774]

I miss talking to great men like this. I feel sorry for this new generation of cry babies. Good to know men like this exist. Thank you for your heart,sweat, and tears.💪🇺🇸

[@suecharnock9369]

true words - teach the kids their history! All of it. No politics, no lies, just facts.

[@Sevisstillalive]

Do you think Fallujah was a fuck up on the U.S military ?

[@itisonlyme1]

RESPECT!!!!! My family was liberated in May 45, living in the Netherlands. THANK YOU!

[@peeeep766]

Liberated from Third Reich only to be occupied later by Fourth Reich called EU.

[@Bobred1965]

My Neighbor passed away over 20 years ago but told me a story of when he was on Guadal Canal. One of his buddies got hit with a shell that did not explode but was stuck in his abdomen and he cried all night for his mother til he died the next day. That must have haunted him.

[@woofytwoshoes7711]

I think we can honor men like this by learning our history and being grateful for what we have.

[@LegoEngineer003]

The veteran: trying to tell interesting stories The interviewer: “How long until you saw your first dead American?”

[@carolecarr5210]

I felt the interviewer was too much in it, he might have gotten an even more incredible response by letting our hero freeroll.

[@333PatA333]

The interviewer is asking these questions because these were the questions never asked and we are on the verge of losing all these veterans to history. Either we get the history from the source while we can or we let it be forgotten with time.

[@m0r73n]

@@333PatA333 Yeah but he barely lets him answer

[@333PatA333]

@@m0r73n I agree, I think he does a bad interview, I just don't think the questions are that out of line

[@charliewillis261]

Right like why tf does that matter no one wants to know that. some stuff you just don’t say and ask even if it’s an interview

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

Anyone else notice how they tried to cut out his Make America Great hat?

[@cytuber]

Yes, but it actually said ""Make America Great". It may have been an old pre-MAGA hat? Either way, they tried to cut it out of the shot.

[@raider4914]

@@cytuber It definitely isn't a Trump MAGA. Most likely from Reagan

[@travisschmidt4196]

@@raider4914 Reagan, bush, and Clinton all used "let's make America great again" before trump. But it seems like a trump hat because I can't find it being sold before trumps campaign

[@coolguy338]

That's a Reagan hat more than likely. I believe he used that term first

[@travisschmidt4196]

@@coolguy338 can you find an image of that hat? All I can find are hats that say "Reagan&Bush '84"

[@VisualBasic6]

"Do you sometimes think about your buddies, who died" "Too often. Too often." I'm not crying you're crying..

[@squydwardyourlordansavior9723]

"You start seeing individual situations" damn. Gives you a scale of how massive it was.

[@ateosedm5690]

Is it just me or do these make everyone soft? I always tear up when i hear these horoes stories. Much respect to his generation.

[@patricklawton8135]

I don't tear up but It makes me incredibly disappointed in not only my generation but everyone after as we to this point. Almost none of us know the true sacrifices these men and their families made

[@MaximumPasta]

It really messes me up too man. You should check out a video called “for the 25”. It’s crazy to hear modern war fighters speak on recently events.

[@mz.9959]

I tear up too. These soldiers are true heroes.

[@johni4213]

I consider myself pretty tough but they choke me up!

[@SobaOfPulaski]

As someone who has chosen to serve, I have great respect for this generation of veterans. I could never live up to the memory of those WW2 veterans, veterans like my great grandma and great grandfather who sacrificed so much for this country. But at the same time, as someone who has experienced the military, more specifically the culture, gotta say this man would probably be fun to chat with and share a rack on barracks with. Get to hear about how it was in the past. Former HMA Cadet Captain Current Serving First Responder (Rescue Squad - SAR)

[@jaysalisbury193]

What an amazing gentleman. This interviewer is rather obnoxious. Listen to this brave, heroic man, do not insert yourself.

[@Scythe_Voltage]

This guy is a good story teller, really good at describing the picture so u can imagine it

[@2509498788]

My father was a World war II veteran. He told me many stories. This generation grew up in a different world than today. My discipline comes from my generation

[@generalkenobi8374]

I love how he called out all these professors and how they aren’t teaching the real history and sacrifice of America.

[@Anton-ys2xs]

@@ThomasJFoolery You're living proof of US's problem

[@justinmaze6219]

@@ThomasJFoolery you’re a clown

[@jasonmacfarlane7885]

You can learn the real story by watching The untold history of the United States. It’s on Netflix. It might be a little different version than what you’ve been led to believe though.

[@garethgazz9332]

Jesus, how insensitive was that interviewer!? How about a bit of respect fella?

[@lanecdote1241]

As a French guy I am deeply grateful for what these veterans did, free my country, it’s a debt we can’t pay back. As a kid I am happy that I was smarter enough to to ask the elders their stories while I shut my mouth.

[@MathiasGreenwalde]

If this guy was my neighbor I would go over there every fucking day just to listen. His story and experience is worth more than anything. I cant even imagine what that would have been like.

[@Starburst7641]

We need the full, unedited interview, anything less is a disgrace.

[@SobaOfPulaski]

This Vet was tracking that interviewer so well enough that he could interrupt his interruptions 😂

[@Deferto14]

I'm living in France, actually on the Canadian Juno beach, and I can tell, I have been celebrating the 6th of June every year since my early age for this freedom Americans, English and Canadian soldiers gave us that day, for the sacrifice they made, the sacrifice of a youth for a country, for a people they didn't even know. Because so much of them showed bravery, I thank them literaly every year and always moves me, not to say to the tears. I have seen a lot of those old soldiers in wheelchairs, I can tell, it does you something to see them. I am so grateful. May all of them be in peace, and, as we also say in French : "We shall remember them".

[@fairbairn145]

I love listening to these vets talk. I've always loved Band of Brothers as a show, but the interviews with the men before and after each show was just so powerful. I could listen to this man tell stories all day.

[@SteamSoftworks]

Love this dude. Love his hat. Love his stories. Shut the interviewer up and let this guy speak!

[@iAMgamingKnight]

I would sit, and listen to this man's stories for as long as he talked. Live long and strong my friend.

[@brendanfogel4573]

Same here

[@matthewhilling1548]

so glad after seeing this video a couple months ago i realized how close me and ed live to one another and decided to get in contact with him and have been lucky enough to spend so many hours with him and hear his stories firsthand...theres so many i cant even begin to start he is truly an amazing man!

[@alexwestgate8860]

Record it, please, even if its a simple audio recording, but trust me, you will regret it when you can never have lose convosations with him again…

[@matthewhilling1548]

@@alexwestgate8860 he passed away sadly on february 28th and i only have one short video of him talking too me but theres a couple good stories in there I could text you it if you like , RIP Ed !

[@alexwestgate8860]

@@matthewhilling1548 ah im so sorry, you will cherish those memories forever mate, i was just making sure u had some footage for yourself to keep but yeah, id love to hear some of his stories thatl be great, im filming my own documentary on a ww2 bomber this Sunday, so we can do a trade :)

[@matthewhilling1548]

@@alexwestgate8860 for sure will forever be cherished for the rest of my time, and sounds like a deal too me!

[@marius3552]

You should make whatever you have available somewhere, even if just locally :D

[@FernandoCastro-rg7wi]

Thank you for sharing this video with us 🙏🏽

[@bobb.5422]

I hope I am as sharp at 85 as he is at 97. Interesting story, thank you for your service.

[@engrs4wrd2]

Too bad the interviewer ruined an otherwise great opportunity to hear from this gentleman.

[@tucoblondy1643]

I salute our veterans, and teaching there history to my boys is priority #1 in our house so they don’t repeat it ! Thank you Mr . Manley

[@henrydoake6659]

Thank You for Your Service! You will not be forgotten! God Bless

[@kazianisuzzaman9456]

He is disappointed with new generation, best certificate ever 😢😢

[@j.a.3138]

He isn't lying about that, Today's generation suck

[@SpewtGG]

@@j.a.3138 we are all snowflakes and pussies who sit behind screens and talk shit instead of face to face

[@johnmorris7209]

My Dad landed on Omaha, first wave Company “C” 16th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Division, and was wounded immediately after the ramp went down on the landing craft. Told me he was evacuated late afternoon, sent back to England for 6 weeks rehab, and was sent right back to the front line.

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

Please tell your Dad, Thank you for his service to our country! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 He in my opinion is part of the Greatest Generation to have ever walked the Earth!! 🇺🇸💗🇺🇸💗 God Bless your Dad and all of his buddies who fought and served during WW2.

[@johnmorris7209]

@@OrbitFallenAngel Died 4-3-2004 age 80.

[@mitch2114]

I hate when reporters interrupt soldiers when they’re telling a story. They don’t realize they’re reliving the moment, you can see it in their eyes. Please be respectful and let them finish before you start talking and asking questions

[@kevinburke2839]

Thank you sir. God bless you and all those who served.

[@LameWolff]

So true about are kids not being taught the history of this country. So I have taken it upon myself to teach my granddaughter.

[@johnwunder3521]

have all the children watch "victory at sea."

[@bobsurgranny]

Good on you

[@LameWolff]

@@bobsurgranny These heroes of WW 2 are almost all gone. Dad didn't make it there by D-Day but did shortly afterwards and now he's gone. It took him almost 40 years to talk to me about it. When he did it made me thankful I didn't have to go through it. I hold great respect for any of our veterans from any war.

[@MrRedberd]

Good for you! It would cost a lot of money to take an elective college course that was dedicated to everyone's war story.

[@bbryant2485]

Excellent Bryan

[@quincyjones6469]

I wanna have a genuine talk with an old person they all know so much

[@dudesqr]

Volunteer at your local VFW or Old folks home, though with the virus that may be a little tough.

[@DigitalENCOM]

I wish I could talk to this man. When he is gone all his memories and things he saw will all go with him. Kids of today need to really learn and respect our military as much as they can. Sit and listen to them.

[@bumgarner4987]

All my respect and love to this man. You weren’t just a soldier you were a human & it’s human to cry. It takes a tougher person to cry and allow themselves to feel then it does to block it all out and feel nothing.

[@barbarahaneyshepard6381]

I love him!! Ed Manley, you are a smart, brave, wonderful man. Thank you for your service.

[@iananthony2578]

Greatest generation this world has ever seen. Thank you for your service

[@ruffneck376]

Old man probably beat all our asses! Thank you for your service, sir.

[@_justified]

It's upsetting knowing that these vets aren't even given the justice of their history being taught in American schools. When I was in school here in the UK, we learnt about the war all throughout our school education amongst other subjects. These guys were barely adults going into the war but came back as men. Heroes. I wish I could have had the chance to meet a veteran, just to sit and listen to them all day about their stories.

[@matthiascheah3519]

i can't believe that the interviewer ask him if he had killed people

[@AugustAdvice]

"They havent been taught." So true, and thats exactly why history repeats itself.

[@sophiaashley7973]

yeah dont u think we should support them? for what they've done for us

[@tonye.morgan1162]

Thank you sir for your service we owe y’all so much God bless

[@justinwood1078]

Absolutely incredible. I am left speechless. The “can you imagine being alone on D-Day?” question sent me. Too bad the interviewer took a lot away from this interview. Thank you for your incredible service sir

[@hdexotic1914]

this vet is braver than any of us here.

[@liberationpocket6435]

And older

[@batwan1632]

@@liberationpocket6435 and more likely to make a man g a y

[@xpeditededdie3788]

You are so right about the cancer that is being spread in these college classrooms today!

[@andrewsunderman259]

im so happy to see that interviews like this are being documented before its too late. this guy is so sharp, he tells the story like it happened last week. guys and gals were made of different stuff back then

[@sophiaashley7973]

yeah dont u think we should support them? for what they've done for us

[@cwagner122]

Bless you sir and thank you for your service