Iwo Jima - Once Enemies, Now Friends

[@TeddylsALiar]

Its sad to think that in 5-10 years time that generation will be gone.

[@vccancerkill5047]

Irish Rebel no it's not. There time has come, they have done their duty. All that is left is for us to take up the mantle. Semper fi, Devils.

[@feet1215]

all ww1 vets are gone

[@morecopemorerope4372]

feet found that out last week. Gave me a tear in my life.

[@zackcavelli5809]

+feet The Last WWI vet died in 2012 at age 110.

[@darkpassenger01]

They won't be gone if you remember and honor them on both sides

[@xirocastgaming4809]

Hats off to every soldier here. I almost cried when the guys said "...maybe my last time I will be here in Iwo Jima..."

[@labadee]

he was so articulate and his message of peace was moving

[@methos101]

XiroCastGaming I just about stared to cry when he said that. God bless him and all of the soldiers who fought on both sides.

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

these weren't soldiers they were marines

[@Nicholas-bt2sj]

MR.MUZIQ doesn't matter marine or soldier,they still fought for their country.Respect to them.

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

Mines Kings it matters that you know and respect each branch as what it is.marines dont like being called soldiers they are marines so RESPECT them as such is the point i made...

[@cpbamibie]

When he said "I don't know how much time I have left" my heart broke into a million pieces.

[@DeathBringer769]

None of us really "know" how much time we actually have left, sadly... But I have infinite respect for these men that served.

[@zachbartlett2829]

He looked in pretty good health, would have been much sadder if someone else said it but respect for all of these veterans, we will never see anyone as brave as them.

[@coldwar45]

He passed away last December sadly at the age of 93. www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jerry-yellin-fighter-pilot-in-last-combat-mission-of-world-war-ii-dies-at-93/2017/12/21/cab156be-e6a3-11e7-ab50-621fe0588340_story.html

[@professionalhidenseekchamp7043]

coldwar45 that’s so sad just knowing u don’t have a a lot of time to live I remember growing up looking up to my grandpa he would tell me all his great stories of serving in ww2 as a b-17bomber crew he was such a great man

[@nardoumizaki3086]

They were never enemies they just wanted to survive🙁☹

[@somanytakennames]

Funny how there are people who weren't even born when this war happened (on both sides) who for some reason, hate people from the opposing side because of what happened. Yet these guys who did literally fight each other, potentially killed each others friends, can meet where they fought and shake hands with each other. Incredible.

[@MrZeusyMoosey]

My grandpa who is still living was a US Army sniper and was friends with an SS guy he fought 3 times.

[@khash8556]

that made me smile :)

[@MrZeusyMoosey]

Nope. He became lae enforcement in Berlin after the war. He got in contact with my grandpa and my grandpa flew to Berlin with my grandmother to meet him.

[@kbholla]

Generational gap.

[@kbholla]

The tragedy of devolution.

[@raptornomad1221]

Whoa, that Lieutenant's son married a Kamikaze pilot's daughter? Talk about faith in humanity restored!

[@wartortle577]

They will breed the perfect soldier.

[@vaahtobileet]

Or he had a daughter before he flied his last flight... He could've been a very successful kamikaze pilot.

[@vaahtobileet]

+Jw5x5andShazoo daughter, not son

[@RedNeckMilkman1000]

Captain*

[@PedroMartinez-nl1gr]

Lieutenant in the Navy.

[@BigBoss_670]

he looks good for 91

[@12345balla12345]

John Dylon I thought the same thing, he's very cognitively aware for being that old.

[@haskamoosic9371]

And sounds incredible for his age, his mind is still sharp

[@xTRUExiNsANiTYx]

These men are part of one of the greatest generations of all time. How can you disrespect someone like this. Just think of everything they've seen in their lives. Their fathers probably fought in WWI, they probably have sons who served in Vietnam/Korea, and grandsons serving in Iraq/Afghanistan. Besides that, they've seen the invention of color TV, home A/C units, computers, cell phones, smartphones, and so on. Everything our generation cannot live without, their generation invented and continued to live without. No words can describe how thankful I am for these men. God bless them and God bless America.

[@IdesofMarch223]

TRUE_iNsANiTY Now 18 year old kids cry and whine when they aren't given something for free. How far the great have fallen...

[@PIERCESTORM]

TRUE_iNsANiTY im a shintoist and while I don't agree with blessing America, I somewhat agree with what you are saying. Even though America is a warmongering nation, they allow all sorts of chemicals, and their standards are low compared to my own, I realize that war is usually the solution for a nation's problems. War is also unpreventable, and while I may be contradicting myself, there is an amount of war necessary that America has reached for them to prosper, without being in debt.

[@snowblind9551]

I like how you just couldn't help but bash America as pettily as you possibly could. His comment was about respecting WW2 veterans. No one asked for your long-winded spiel whining about a country you probably envy.

[@projektred2540]

Anyone who disrespects veterans or vandalizes memorials for those lost I honestly want to punch them so hard

[@8zzzzzd79]

@@projektred2540 i want to beat everyone who vandalize war memorial to death

[@Cansseco]

I take my hat off..... no words.

[@idope_v2129]

i have so much respect for ww2 vetrens

[@whitespanish11]

I think they are a gallant people a generation that grew during the depression and the rising tension between the world powers

[@AdrianaGonzalez-vm6mv]

Same here even tho I barely see one now a days

[@mathiass1999]

especially germans

[@AlexSDU]

Respect to all veterans. Past, present, future & from all sides.

[@StopFear]

iDope_v2 Why them in particular? Other wars veterans aren’t as worthy in your opinion? Maybe it’s because we are surrounded by movies and games that take place in WW2?

[@SouthwesternEagle]

I don't want that generation to die... :'C

[@SouthwesternEagle]

AniMan Melayu, I know they won't, but they are an amazing generation of people. The last WWI (1914-1918) veteran died in 2012, so I can rest assured that there will be WWII (1939-1945) veterans until 2040 at the latest. A veteran who was 18 and entered the war in early 1945 could live to be 113, which would bring him/her to 2040. Men have lived to 117. We may still have 22 years of WWII veterans. Better make use of their final years! I always drop what I'm doing and talk to them when I'm at the store or the doctor or elsewhere.

[@wommytiseau3974]

SouthwesternEagle They won’t. Their legacy is immortal. They will never die.

[@greggross8856]

Don't want them to die? Then learn from them, and apply the lessons of their lives to yours.

[@SouthwesternEagle]

Greg Gross Zaza I very much have. :3

[@meruneru20]

SouthwesternEagle someday our generation will be gone forever

[@MikMoen]

Pretty amazing what several decades can do. Japan was perhaps the fiercest force the U.S. ever faced, and now they're one of our closest allies.

[@coffeelink943]

Dalton K don’t forget, without USA japan would have been separated into North and South Japan. Just like with Korea and Germany

[@1997LT1Camaro]

God bless them all. So much wisdom has come to all of them in their age and experiences.

[@derpster2.094]

amen

[@Caparco71]

1997LT1Camaro my grandfather is a WW2 veteran, he has told me many things and has opened my eyes around me for the world, and his wisdom has helped me in words I can't describe. god bless every soldier who served

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Jacrispy Island Amen man. My grandfather was a ww2 vet as well, unfortunately he died when I was 8 so I was not able to pick his brain. Cherish your moments.

[@Caparco71]

1997LT1Camaro sorry about your loss, may your grandfather Rest In Peace, I genuinely thank him for his service. Hope things have been going well for you and your family

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Jacrispy Island Thank you and yes they have. My late grand mother was a German civilian in schwienfurt ,that witnessed the holocaust. Her and my grandfather met there during the war and my mom and grandmother came over on a boat years later. Look up the town mentioned above. It was bombed by the U.S. I remember my grandmother telling me how the sky was full of B-52 bombers and the shockwaves ripped her dress clear open. She said her neighbors were hauled off on the trains, and that if you questioned things you were killed. Just though I would share my small history.

[@michaelphillips7556]

God bless the veterans. It takes guts to fight, but it also takes a real man to forgive others. Respect to both sides.

[@utubedano]

Michael Phillips, sooo true! Well said man.

[@veyolaski4324]

True

[@pansar8441]

We are all human beings, we bleed, we cry, we laugh, we hate , we love and we can forgive and move on towards a better future togheter. As Kuribayashi's wife said Former enemies now friends. To forgive one is something that is always to be respected from both sides. We can create a future for all of us both friends and enemies only if we take the first steps togheter in hand . Hold your enemy's hand with a strong, gentle and respectable grip and march togheter towards a better future for both of you.

[@Cherrybums-i5g]

The things these men went through.... And yet we have every teenager today complaining about how "hard" their life is. I will always respect the men and woman who put their lives on the line while we sit here and complain.

[@austing5951]

+Hossamon also horrendous mental warfare? Do you think that didn't happen then as well, ever heard of the white feathers that were sent to people who refused to serve. People kicked out of their communities for it, and back then most of the groups who deal with "mental warfare" now were beaten electrocuted and systematically killed. So personally I think the world's pretty good right now. I'm grateful to the older generations for allowing me to live in the most peaceful era in human history.

[@darkpassenger01]

the video game crowd denies what our grandfathers and grandmothers did,They lived through scary times,they lived through possible apocalypse

[@FreshAsianSwagg]

Teenagers then also complained. All generations have those people. You have to still see that men today are going on the battlefield near certain death also, same as the ww2 vets. No war is the same, but the experience is always repeated in horror, honor, guilt, etc.

[@kpg4121]

18 and serving in the U.S. army

[@Cherrybums-i5g]

Dylan Thank you for your service, I'll be joining up as soon as I finish University

[@Pandaninja70]

The Greatest Generation ever in the History of Mankind. May you find peace and guidance for the remainder of your days!

[@Atamv]

1:28 old enemies bowing too each other. There is something deeply moving about those seconds, had to watch it a few times for it to really sink in.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Everyone of these men are the "OLD BREED". The toughest battle in Marine Corps history. Thank you WW-2 Marine veterans. Just think some of these Marines knew Chesty Puller. Semper Fidelis Marines.

[@cosmicacorn]

I'm surprised anyone on social media knows who Chesty Puller is. Don't forget about Army, they do a lot, too. (shhh, Marines are better, but the both sacrifice a lot.) Either way, Hooah, Ooh Rah, Hooyah, still the same in the end.

[@cosmicacorn]

Semper Fidelis is always the best.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Lt DankSquirrel the Army means a lot to me, my dad was Ranger in the Korean War. He told people he was a Ranger from Ranger, West Virginia. Dads brother fight in the Battle of the Bulge. I have cousins who were in the Army and saw combat in Vietnam. On my mothers side 3 of her brothers were the Army. As you can tell my family is "ARMY STRONG" So to this day Im the only Marine on both sides of the family. Just to let you know, I alway cheer for Army when the play Navy.

[@cosmicacorn]

My Gentle Pitt Bull Marines are only better because they have "Semper Fidelis", apart from that, I believe it's a tie. Do you plan on going in the Army? Side Note: Not to be a grammar Nazi, it's nice to see someone that likes to use proper grammar around here.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Lt DankSquirrel Sir, I served 4 years in the Marine Corps. 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77, Sergeant. Not sure in all this dialog but someone has not made it to basic training.....yet

[@tuiman5212]

*"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace"* - Jimmi hendrix

[@hangitfire2136]

It's very sad....these individuals who lived through are almost all gone.....lets just hope that we don't forget like we do today with WW1

[@40kanon]

Hang It, Fire! We will never forget World war 2.

[@oro5103]

Hang It, Fire! WW1 is not forgotten. A lot of thing fascinate me from then, from Zeppelins, and more.

[@legocon2004]

WWI isnt exactly forgotten, but is greatly outnumbered by WWII fans, and because of Battlefield 1. . . people think all WWI was, was jumping off planes, fully automatic weapons, and epic battles

[@trainknut]

Lest we forget, it's a saying here in the Commonwealth, coined by veteran groups after WW1, you hear it every November the 11th, whether in the speeches of public officials, or in one of the many poems read by locals. Indeed, lest we forget everything in either world war, I would hate for us to become as ignorant on world history as some are on wars that came before. We honor their service and sacrifice by remembering them, and making sure the world never repeats the mistakes of it's past.

[@henerymag]

Sept.19 2017 was the 100th anniversary of the day my Great Uncle was KIA in France.

[@nickcruz1605]

I am a man from Guam planning to serve in the marines I want to personally thank you for liberating my home

[@954made3]

American

[@onichan9710]

Guam is a US territory and they are American citizens.

[@prigual2901]

Hi, Guam is part of the Caroline islands? I know it because of Spain, regards to Guam

[@mightyrockstar22]

I salute both Japanese and American veteran

[@dingdingdingding5544]

shittyG1 And Americans often shot Japanese POWs on sight. Both sides did horrible things, that's war. So it's just not smart to dismiss one side as evil.

[@dirigibility]

shittyG1, you seem to have missed the point of this video. Regardless of which side you think was right, they were just young men fighting for their country. Call the Japanese Empire evil, don't call the soldiers evil. The actions of some are unforgivable, but those unforgivable acts include those done by US soldiers. No one side is ever free of guilt.

[@unrealsimon93]

Japan fought a war of AGGRESSION. America's war was JUST. That's the difference. Japanese soldiers fought because they wanted to exterminate the non-Japanese, because they saw them as rodents and vermins, just how the Nazis perceived the Jews and non-Aryans. It was a pure evil cause. There's absolutely no need to respect that at all.

[@unrealsimon93]

YouCan'tHateMeMoreThaniHateMyself By referring to recent american military activities, you're clearly trying to dodge the issue since this is talking exclusively about WW2. Yes our soldiers were patriotic, as soldiers SHOULD be. But there is a difference between patriotism and extreme nationalism which makes you think you're superior and the lives of others are worthless. We did not launch a world war of aggression on the grounds that our country is better than others. But Japan did. That's what makes their nationalism problematic. It's astonishing that you can't see the difference. Please go watch some documentaries on WW2.

[@dingdingdingding5544]

unrealsimon93 Oh Japan never wanted a world war they just wanted what the British and Americans had. Colonies in the Pacific.

[@Bargadiel]

RIP Jerry Yellin. He passed away yesterday December 21, 2017. Your story is incredible and I will always cherish your book. Condolences to the Yellin family.

[@Chebva]

We must remember them, and what they did. Most of all, don't let their ideals fade away in time. They fought so hard for what they believed in.

[@ZhangK71]

Yeah, let's certainly not let the ideals of an imperialist-fascist Japan fade away! I have respect for veterans' experiences, but that's different for having respect for veterans themselves. If you were a foot soldier of a psychotic regime, I won't hate you personally, but I for sure will hate your cause. Your cause is despicable. Of course, I'm no dummy; I realize that America, and all parties in the war and any other conflict, are also not without guilt. It still doesn't change the fact that there are greater evils.

[@spartanpanda6083]

ZhangK71 I'm a very patriotic individual and can't possibly express my high regard for the men that served in ww2 but I also respect "our" enemies in a lot of other countries people don't have the choice to fight and Japan fought with honor and you should always respect your foe in victory and defeat

[@2aFloridian]

God bless these men, or whichever religion they may believe in.

[@shadowguidr7042]

Micheal .Loomer That didn't have to be religious though!

[@2aFloridian]

true they may be atheist, and I respect that, but I'm very religious. Respect them regardless!

[@archaeologistify]

Let me pay a friendly non-religious respect. May future generations never forget these men and many others who paid with their lives to guarantee the world more peaceful and prosperous future.

[@sdmyhussein4680]

Micheal .Loomer this wasn't a holy war

[@nani5230]

Liam Brownlie you get the point...smh

[@CaeserRomeYT]

The people who disliked don’t understand sadness, and they don’t respect elders 😱. R.I.P. all veterans who served and died..

[@dokushinkizokubochi]

I respect us marine and japanese soldier from japan. We will be great friends forever.

[@MsFrostitute]

So beautiful how hate turns into absolute love

[@KenshinHimura-eb9bv]

紫 式部 you dishonor your famiree

[@MsFrostitute]

+Kenshin1998 Himura its "fa-mu-ri"

[@alexfriedman2047]

I thought that was really beautiful that his son ended up married to a daughter of a kamakazi pilot and he ended up having half Japanese grandchildren. That is really heart warming. Like poetic justice or something. Hate and love is a fine line.

[@historian2394]

I'm an Afghanistan veteran and honestly hope one day we can have moments like this with our former enemies one day. Those dudes were just doing what we'd have done if someone invaded our home.

[@loetzcollector466]

Except Iwo Jima, Korea, Vietnam, China and all the other Islands Japan attacked was not their "home".

[@balbagsaginz]

Yeah buddy, not exactly the same thing

[@takashidoyama9333]

God bless the US Army. It was very regrettable that my country and the US had to fight against each other; both of our nations had different tactical and strategic reasons for the combat during the War. But what we had in common, was that both Japan and the US had true patriots, men who would sacrifice their lives for their fellow countrymen, women and children, and wished the best for their nation. I'm glad to be alive in the era where the veterans on both sides could shake each others' hands and commemorate together the loss of their fallen heroes. May the fallen rest in peace, and I pray that the friendship between the US and Japan would last for a long time.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Your English is really good!

[@JoelBelisario-po7fs]

Bravíssimo.

[@mram521]

So sad I wish people could live longer if I could I would shake every last one of their hands

[@cyanimide2]

1:28 that is a very powerful scene.

[@wb6162]

My old man was a Marine, but was not at Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Peleliu and spent months in the hospital recovering. His next action was Okinawa and after that he was on a troop carrier bound for one of the first invasion waves of the Japanese main islands when they dropped the bombs and ended the war. So he became one of the very first occupation troops to step on Japanese soil.

[@feastinglord2779]

I'm sad that these men have barley any time left, truly amazing people no matter what side

[@Vladpryde]

I cannot think of a better legacy for these warriors than to be friends and allies today. Their sacrifice has not been in vain.

[@kevinsosa2906]

Much respect to both sides

[@thunberbolttwo3953]

Agreed.

[@Caparco71]

The true meaning of warfare, as said from the veteran in the video, is to stop evil from spreading, I've never fought, but I've foolishly taken the pain from all the thousands dead soldiers I've seen from my heavy research... not realizing that every man who fought, ally or axis, is the same, they where all fighting for their country, and seeing this, seeing soldiers become friends with their enemies, is so poetic and beautiful. Hats off to every brave man who served in WW1 and 2, and also for the brave men and women who fight today to keep us safe. All their bravery and sorrow will never be forgotten. They all have my deepest respects

[@lloyddutchsmiley1147]

91 years old! you wouldn't believe it, he looks great for age and immaculate.

[@smokealotapotamus_104]

*"We are not what we believe. We are all human beings. Exactley the same"* Wow, that's powerful.

[@theonitoad7474]

I highly respect the warriors who fought on both sides on Iwo Jima you’ll forever be remembered n loved never forgotten

[@apbiggins8mm]

thank you to all our vets who have served and bled for our freedom God bless you all

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Enjoy these gems of our history while you still can folks. The people being born today will never have the same privilege to really meet them.

[@americafirst3965]

We're all humans and War is a Atrocity, what a profound, moving statements . We must never forget what these brave selfless men endured for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today .Thank You to each and everyone whos ever served .

[@AviationNut]

I love video's like this, seeing former enemies becoming friends.

[@benjaminabanono349]

As a 19 years,old teenager I salute all veterans that served in WW2 from the Pacific and Europian theatre.

[@tomnim823]

This should be the video with 10,000,000 views, not the dumb stuff that actually have them

[@xZombiexNation]

I read an article the other day about German and Russian soldiers meeting by chance in Volgograd. Was a great read, really brought a tear.

[@xZombiexNation]

exorientelux Thank you, I will have to look out for that!

[@fubarbundy3307]

Brennan Sepulveda also try reading A Jewish Soldier in Hitlers Army

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@xZombiexNation is that a Pibby pfp?

[@avoidingtrees6692]

Thanks for your sacrifices and your ability to meet your old enemies , and understanding that at the end of the road, there is peace. Respect from a young Frenchman. God bless you.

[@TheStuport]

A truly tremendous honor to hear and see these Warriors......my Dad was in The USAF 33 years....retired Colonel.....was in Korea and Vietnam. I grew up a military Brat and ANYTIME I see another Service Man or Woman I make sure to say Thank You and to remind them that I include their families as well for their sacrifices too. Salute

[@USAIRFORCE621]

Please keep all political opinions out of these comments! We watch this video to honor our brave men and women who served in WW II. To our Japanese friends and allies I say thank you for your kindness and your friendship, to our brave men and women in uniform who fought and who died in tremendous service to our country we could not be more proud of you, because of all of you our freedom continues to be assured now and well into the future, as Americans we love all of you so very much!

[@the_military_quoter7384]

Men*

[@balbagsaginz]

You musta been the hall monitor in junior high huh

[@balbagsaginz]

yeah MEN* lets get that straight bud

[@KT-pu6xi]

My whole family is a military family and I'm so proud to be apart of it. That's why I'm joining the Marines after highschool. Thank you so much to whoever served or is currently serving.

[@GeorgeJansen]

The Greatest....

[@__Gus_]

These guys are the heart of America this country wouldn't be without them God bless you guys thank you all for your service

[@mikep8338]

This is a beautiful video and I can really appreciate that both sides respect each other as honorable warriors but also just plain guys that love their country.

[@vince4140]

Lord, can you give these veterans more time in this world? I know we can learn from them. Salute to everyone that fought that war. I hope there would be peace on earth. May God bless us all! Amen!

[@Mills117]

The fact that they'll shake the same hands of someone that maybe tortured to death their comrades is astonishing

[@kirinyardberry1324]

By definition of atrocities, and what both sides committed, yes, there were atrocities. You're taking that saying wrong, it means to say that either side do what they please to win. Not that what their doing is right.

[@unrealsimon93]

white walker Nobody is saying we should hold grudges against these Japanese soldiers. I said we should not pay them respect. Not pay respect =/= hold grudge/hate them....

[@Jupiter.141]

+unrealsimon93 "we" should not pay respect to them? just say "i" bruh as you can see on the videos above and other amazing stories after the war "they" the allied veterans had respected the enemies during and after the war.. we all know who won, and the defeated one faced their consequences . that's already enough

[@Thextoastxisxbob]

Do you think the american marines were taking many Japanese prisoners? both sides were ruthless in this theater of war

[@Mills117]

Krauty McLederhosen they had nothing to do with treatment of POWs neither?

[@outrageousgamer315]

I would shake the hands of these men any day of the year.

[@nuraly78]

thank you veterans. you did the right thing. my grandfather also fought in ww2 in manchuria and has "medal of courage" award. greetings from Kazakhstan. very glad that cold war never turned out to be hot.

[@ryanbruce8830]

My grandfather served the Wehrmacht he knew he would be drafted to war so he joined fought on the western front and hated it so much but he was lucky to survive and live till 2006 I wish I could of met him :( he was a good man

[@ethan9869]

I’m glad there is still a community that cares about these people. It feels like today people can be asked about ww2 and they haven’t even heard of it. So thank you guys. We are the generation that will carry the memories. (I’m 16 btw)

[@gavinplunkett977]

We should learn from history and never let this happen again.

[@Alex_Gorell]

The greatest generation.

[@mitchjohnson4714]

No offense, but I'd say "the last great generation". Their behavior was the norm before the sixties.

[@soulstealer_actual]

As a Nisei born in the US from a Japanese traditional family from Kansai. I feel shame for what my ancestors did, I feel pain for the ones we lost. My grandfather fought with the Marines in Guadal Canal and he told me since I was little. Once enemies and now friends. My mom married my dad who's Japanese and my grandfather couldn't be more honored, my ooji-chan wrote a letter begging for the emperor to not fight. Minna-sama, gomenasai!

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Is that Gun Jesus?

[@seanhokanson4115]

Your ancestors fought bravely & ferociously for what they believed in. You should be proud of them!

[@loetzcollector466]

​@@seanhokanson4115especially for how they drug Americans down into their holes and tortured them for hours and for their heroic behavior in Nanking province.

[@avI4439]

wow that's very rare. Having a Japanese father and an America mother.

[@deepaktripathi4417]

"One of 16 millions who served country then"..... Soldier is a soldier no matter where he comes from.

[@Penguinz4LOLZ]

So nice to see people finally coming together.

[@jamesd2128]

I can only imagine the emotions of those Marines when they saw Iwo Jima again after so many decades. I'm sure that place had lived in their memories and nightmares nearly every day since they survived such a fearsome battle. My hat's off to each and every one of them.

[@Jam_66]

Restores my faith in humanity

[@eharper7]

My grandfather, while he did not fight in WWII, he was a military policeman in the Korean War. And I'm not sure if he ever faced combat, I'm sure he was as proud of his service as I am of him now. Rest in peace, Pop. You're my hero.

[@decodeddiesel]

Honor. Courage. Sacrifice.

[@Nicd671]

Mr James. I am a Chamorro from the island of Guam, I thank you for service and for all of you for liberating my home. Me and my family and a lot of us here on this small island would not be here today if not for you fine men. Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart and with our 73rd liberation celebration coming up this July 21st we as an island will be sure to thank veterans

[@mlkehart4766]

Japanese were very honorable they were good fighter glad they could all meet and be friends

[@CaptainCookie18]

Mlke Hart so true

[@mitchjohnson4714]

Uh, not all Japanese. But hooray for those that were.

[@hey4816]

Hahahahaa I wish I wish , Just look at the invasion of Nanking and Unit 731

[@thatoneradicalizedprussian225]

take a look at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

[@doc010203040]

A move to end the war after the Japanese empire refused to surrender. it was either a land invasion or those bombs, and guess what, the bombs killed less people than an invasion would. Also, do you know about the Bataan death march? the beatings and executions, starving US soldiers by forcing them to keep walking until they literally died, stabbing those who had collapsed with bayonets, sticking swords out of the sides of trucks at head level, beheading any who were unlucky enough to be in their path. Ooh or how about the Massacre of the chinese people? literally killing children and piling their bodies in the streets. the Japanese Empire was far from honorable. and those Bombs ended one of the most horrendous conflicts in human history

[@eric__ralte]

My grandfather fought the Germans in Africa and the Japanese in Burma and Singapore

[@notorzazel1697]

Vito Scaletta Really? Send my thanks to him- I live in Singapore. :)

[@eric__ralte]

Dana Qie Sure

[@eminemishh]

Vito Scaletta And you fought in Sicily then joined the Mafia with Joe?

[@eric__ralte]

eminemishh Yep

[@SilverlonewolfX]

Send him my thanks too for serving.

[@lisa_kikukawa]

Being half japanese and half american, I'm truly thankful our countries came to peace with each other :)

[@pete9688]

I agree. I recommend this documentary. It’s really amazing regarding war and friends. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGa1XpSMnJuckJY

[@NathanaelTheAussie]

Considering what the Japanese were like, these guys (including the Japanese veterans) are really upstanding men for being willing to do this. Heaps of respect to them.

[@rob831]

The best men who ever lived.....

[@MrAquinas1]

I am a baby boomer, born in 49. My father was part of a B17 crew, and my Uncle invaded Normandy and was later part of Patton's Third Army. I wish I spoke to them more about their war experiences when they were alive, and I wish I spent more time trying to attend events that honored WWII heroes instead of going to autograph events of overpaid prima donna athletes. Well I tried to make up for it over the last twenty years attending Memorial Day and Dec 7 events at Republic Airport on Long Island every year. I am eternally grateful for what that whole generation did.

[@Jack_The_Ladd]

Never before have so few given so much for so many.

[@canuckleful]

This is a very beautiful tribute; thank you for making it, and God bless the Greatest Generation!

[@chrisjanicki4031]

Once enemies now friends, together fighting for peace. Beautiful. Maybe war is harsh amd destructive but it sure did teach world a few lessons, shame that today war occurs over ridiculous things such as religious beliefs or former land ownership...

[@pcbacklash_3261]

One of the strange things about war is that it can bring out both the absolute best and the absolute worst in human beings. I have no doubt that a great many young men and women found out who they truly were in that horrible conflict.

[@chrisjanicki4031]

PCBacklash _ It is sad to see that humanity has not yet learned it's lesson of how destructive war can be.

[@khanman9146]

War has always been about those things.

[@tamnickyle]

We should still be enemies. Forgiveness and mercy is weakness. Japan should've had a US flag flying over it, as a new state. Conquest is victory.

[@chrisjanicki4031]

Frögemann Pepe Von Schuürburgenzen the Third H Thats pretty much Roman and Nazi ideology and also thats what Soviets desired, these Empires didn't get far did they?

[@KalteneckerProductions]

The world is not the place it once was. Hard work and passion no longer fill the veins of every single person. These men and everyone from this generation show us what it truly means to spread good in the world.

[@teletubbie5478]

this made me cry

[@pissant5564]

They served for us,so we can live for today. We owe them so much. Amazing human beings,they will be remembered for eternity.

[@Cherrybums-i5g]

1:29 That unanimous bow that they do is just so powerful :)

[@256amir]

The World War II soldiers became the golden generation of this world. American, British, Germans, and Japanese veterans changed the world economically and technologically after the War. Without a doubt, the greatest generation this world has ever seen!

[@sebastianl8001]

The last great generation.

[@marstuber2836]

The allies and axis were indeed the last great generation generation for now, we should all remember them someway.

[@jimburnsjr.]

Beautiful, thank you for honoring us all with that example to remember. my sincerest Respect

[@ashleyradwell709]

only thing separating them was politics amazing..

[@archaeologistify]

Many of these men were also separated by what they call good and evil. Remember, nacism wasn't just in Germany, and many soldiers believed in it.

[@jameshanlon2998]

These gentlemen are awesome... there is no other word to a Veteran, I bow to all of you... and you know what that means, from a US Veteran.... God's speed....and bless all of you.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

I really want there to be a day were the world will unite like these men did, and while it may never come to pass, it certainly brings to life the "hope" that it might.

[@matt4239]

I personally feel blessed to have even had this generation to look up to.

[@Stermling]

think that soon all the veterans will be gone nobody to tell the actual story

[@zennok]

why all the history videos are so important, so the story's immortalized.

[@Stermling]

zennok still veterans could tell the battle so it felt you where there the videos with animations seem real and violent, but think the real actions might have been even more violent. And just that veterans that was in the war/wars will soon not exist and to think about that is kinda weird

[@RaVisions]

DJ Cat well, the war was filmed so

[@Stermling]

TheJRMproductions Still

[@ray-0249]

TheJRMproductions to hear it from the mouths of the people who actually fought is just so inspiring

[@shaunweaver2107]

The best voices of remembrance are those who were there. Thank you for documenting them before they are lost to us.

[@Johnwillbegone]

God Bless the vets !

[@fusionnstuff3465]

Did you put vet because you don't know how to spell veteran?

[@fusionnstuff3465]

No I said that just to say.

[@mitchjohnson4714]

I've noticed the people who are quick to attack others intelligence are usually the dumb ones. Not talking about you.

[@lightyagami351]

Seeing these men gather over 70 years after such a horrible battle is profound. My grandfather served in WW2 in Papua New Guinea in the Navy and I think he was at Pearl Harbor too. Perry Howe USN 1922 to 1998. Thank you for your service.

[@SilentMover95]

Gotta respect the OGs.

[@rightcoast7049]

Absolute heroes. Most of these guys were just kids fresh out of high school and God bless them for serving our country.

[@vlad-pm2zr]

Sirs, from the bottom of my heart I do salute you o7.

[@DeadpoolBIH]

i would love to sit down with one of these men and thank them and talk about life with them. thank you to the men and women who fight and have fought for our country, and have secured us the joys and happiness of this world.

[@olelund1841]

the most powerful scene of the video 1:29 made me shiver.

[@timothywilliams1359]

My father arrived in Japan in the Army of Occupation right after the war, hating the Japanese in his heart. He left the country a few years later with great love for the Japanese, having adopted a war orphan, my sister, Mary Grace, from an orphanage in Sapporo, on Hokkaido.

[@smolsnek3835]

what cool guys. I wonder what it feels like for them to live in a totally different world from what they knew back in the day

[@Excitable101]

I will say this for I hope is everyone, Thank you for what you had to do and what you saw to keep us all safe.