Japanese-American Soldier Recalls World War 2 | Memoirs Of WWII #19

Noboru Seki of the 442nd Infantry Regiment recalls the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese-American internment camps, and proudly serving his country in combat in spite of segregation and racial inequality.
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[@terryharrow3127]

I didnt realise he only had one arm until he mentioned it

[@Aerospace_Gaming]

Same

[@Autobotmatt428]

Me too that was great camera work.

[@duglife2230]

I didn't either. This was a great story from a great man.

[@Lazy_Brixs2.0]

Same

[@joeylynch3131]

Same

[@kasteraiph]

Unfortunately Noboru Seki passed away in his sleep on July 28, 2020 at the age of 96. He was an amazing human and a true American.

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

Damn 😢

[@larrywarner4305]

Admiration for that man and aal his fellow soldiers.

[@jakecrouch4329]

RIP

[@oldmansportsog2514]

May he rest in peace, that generation called the greatest for a reason

[@efrainmarquez7566]

Rest in Peace

[@noahmoody1640]

“We didn’t care, human beings you know?” Everyone needs this mentality

[@nickybobby9317]

Seriously.

[@paul5475]

I think Asians didn't mind about races it is a only big issue in the U.S about Skin Color.

[@aimer982]

@@paul5475 not true. All based on experiences ive had with Asian Americans.

[@coles2688]

christian paulo pelandas Race is not a big deal in the US at all.

[@TheFreshEC]

@@paul5475 Good joke. The Japanese invaded European colonies in Asia because they wanted Western culture gone from the area and replaced by their own. They invaded other parts of Asia because they saw themselfs as superior and actually got offended when being called Asian. Not to mention all the racial slurs that the Chinese, Koreans, Japanes, etc, have for non Asian people. Or how the Chinese treat people that aren't Chinese in current times, and what about all the ''Japanese or Korean only'' shops, bars and restaurants? You are fucking delusional if you think it's only a Western/white people thing.

[@deez420nuts69]

"If they attack, we will fight. No matter who they are."

[@mr_h831]

MegadethDude2001 and that sir, is a quote of a man convinced of his loyalties. If only the American leadership met men like this guy, they'd be convinced of the American Japanese's loyalty. But hey, it's hard to differ friend from foe when they look quite similar. I don't agree with what the U.S did back then, but i get why they did it.

[@theunthinkable1021]

That statement, you pick out true American citizens who will defend their country.

[@licktin1091]

Exactly!!! Someone punches you in the face, you fuck em up. Doesn’t matter who it is.

[@koil3s]

Nah I hate the usa. If anyone invades this nightmare land I'll help them take over

[@josephstalin5751]

Your guys healthcare system is a fucking nightmare compared to Canada’s.

[@MegaNovaSix]

I love how casually he talked about losing his arm. NO FACTOR. What a true bad ass.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

hittingdabclappingcheeks in the interview he said that the first thing he thought when he lost his arm is “I hope I can still fish” he is truly the sweetest man!

[@jamychong2876]

Truly a humble bad ass

[@thewatchman2515]

How bout German Americans who fougt fascism. Maybe one respect the 8ndigenious people of the US.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I knew many disabled 442nd veterans including my own father and most never spoke about their injuries. I remember going to many reunions and you would never know that they served in the military and most said they did not do anything and had to remind them that the army did not give medals for nothing.

[@kilcar]

Selflessness. Family Honor. All worth it IF there's are people willing to accept thise ethics as part of their personna. He will be rembered. Will we be remembered? What will future generations say about us?

[@Historybuffm8]

I wish this KZbin channel had more supporters. This truly is a race against the clock to save as many of these stories from being lost. Thank you Josh and everyone else who have saved these stories.

[@sfb7884]

couldn't agree more with you

[@soldjor9420]

I am totaly with you

[@flare9757]

We have lost so many...it is a shame they are gone. But that doesn’t mean that *we* can’t save the rest.

[@glockspecific7757]

I feel the same, most people walking around not understanding that these stories are dying with the ones who lived it! These men are important to me

[@soldjor9420]

Glockspecific you live as long as your being remembered We have to tell those stories to our children so they learn what a horrible war it was and that we have to respect and honor those that fought for there country and that fought for what they thought what was right even tough they didn’t knew who the libered but they came some gave there lives so we gotta learn our children by telling those stories about those man and women that did this

[@dbo808]

The 442nd wasnt one of the most decorated, they are THE MOST DECORATED UNIT IN US HISTORY.

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

"Go for broke!"

[@roselitawescogame3307]

Tes!

[@roselitawescogame3307]

Yes!

[@mikeserrano734]

But they were Asians so they dont have a Band of Brothers series

[@Will-tm5bj]

@@mikeserrano734 not to take away from the men featured in that series.

[@priscillavargas9764]

I work for TSA at the Nashville international airport, and the other day I met a Tuskegee airman. He was in a wheelchair wearing his bomber jacket decorated with all sorts of patches. I asked him "Sir, were you a Tuskegee airman?" and he replied "yes Ma'am I was." I was in awe, I felt like I was speaking to a celebrity. I thanked him for his service and told him the things they did in the war were amazing. I will never forget it.

[@willsmithhitme7728]

You are so lucky. I would have liked to have met him also . that is such a huge deal for obvious reasons! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@jessiedunaway3254]

Someone needs to make a movie on Japanese-American veterans

[@phyisck5235]

watch go for broke its about that

[@zidanedart]

@@phyisck5235 i think theyre talking a modern day aesthetic

[@phyisck5235]

@@zidanedart ohhh

[@ewinrizal]

Only the Brave 2006 442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity 2010 Valor With Honor Go for Broke! 1951

[@boba5257]

Ikr

[@RD-kb9xx]

God we are gonna miss that generation once they are all gone.

[@Epck]

They let everyone else never have to grow up for real

[@vannlo355]

Yeah...men of steel, they were forged in the fire of war.

[@BomChickyBowWow]

These men still exist all over Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq, right now.

[@UnordinaryCarl]

@@BomChickyBowWow fighting for oil n money omegaL

[@zyajpubgm3591]

Creepy Dingus Why you getting mad over with? He’s right tho. American wars right now is just for oil and money. Wage war over Weapons of mass destruction which that country never had, then later on just to secure their oil. Unlike before on it was patriotism.

[@jacobkeeney7231]

Is nobody going to talk about how he looks to be in his early 70s and not his mid-late 90s?

[@saber26ful]

Epic Gamer 2019 Asian don’t raisin

[@magicman3163]

Samuel Sir they do raisin like a lot after 35 they age

[@saber26ful]

Ivanperez 128 a 35 azn looks like a 25 year old one. Once they turn 60 they all look like Mr Miyagi.

[@johnschlaff5732]

Yep asian

[@OpusBuddly]

He was probably recorded at least 20 years ago.

[@SirMatthew]

I love his accent. It's a cool mix of Japanese and American.

[@Kballs]

If I didnt know he was Japanese he sounds like native American

[@FlexBeanbag]

@@Kballs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ7GaoF8m82rbZY

[@LaniJeb96960]

Its Hawaiian Pidgin... thats how the locals in Hawaii speak.

[@nickrazo6283]

That’s how many bilingual Asians speak XD

[@Commiefornia]

Grew up with my paternal grandparents in a 3 generation household. I was always amazed when my grandparents spoke to each other. They would speak using words and phrases from both languages. A lot of times they would switch mid sentence and intermingle English and Japanese words.

[@rae-michellel6878]

“You are born in this country, no matter what happens, you have to defend your country.” Another amazing video...once again I have tears in my eyes. Love this man! Thank you! ❤️🙏❤️

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Rae-Michelle L thanks for watching!

[@rae-michellel6878]

Will Y I think a better description of what they did was attack, not defend. They invaded and attacked.

[@rae-michellel6878]

My intention was only to recognize the heroism of this great man and all of our WWII vets. Peace be with you all.

[@rikyrik7184]

U know that's the high-five emoji right?

[@retracted3383]

Will Y correction, the SS marched people into death camps. The regular German military consisted of drafted/forced to sign up boys/young men defending their country . If you disobeyed draft orders you’d be sentenced to death .

[@Joshua44t]

"But we went, in spite. We didn't care. Human beings you know?" If only the rest of the world thought like this man.

[@MrReav13]

God designed and made every single human being on Earth.

[@ensignd.crexote5350]

man, Hawaii did it best.

[@truereaper4572]

@@MrReav13 Fuck off boomer.

[@JF-xm6tu]

True Reaper45 dude what’s your problem

[@retracted3383]

Average John he’s a lowlife loser who thinks being edgy is “funny” , ignore him .

[@waltflansburg5608]

My father was a WWII vet, fifth army. His campaigns were North Africa, Sicily & Italy. Same as this Japanese American vet. Dad talked about these brave and ferocious fighting men. He said the Germans were scared to death of them. They had the drive to never quit no matter what. Dad used the term “go for broke” as long as I can remember. Now I know where he got it. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@al1009]

My great uncle served in the 442nd. He would come out to family reunions dressed in all his medals two of which were Purple Hearts. He only talked about his experience once, but I was lucky enough to be the one he told them to. One such story always haunts me. He explained that his unit were climbing a cliff to attack German positions at night (the location being the fortifications of the Dolomites in Northern Italy). Inevitably men did slip and fall to their deaths, but as they fell, they did not scream for it would give their positions away. Falling to your death without screaming...that’s discipline. Of course, this is just one example of bravery, but it’s hard to fathom sacrifice on that level. Truly the ultimate examples of Americans and the phrase “go for broke.”

[@iristhundercloud9684]

My grandpa fought in ww2 in the pacific he was Oglala Lakota Sioux he was one of the greatest person I’ve ever known in my life I miss him a lot Rip grandpa Nate 1925 - 2007 Bronze star medal

[@jesh2447]

Rip to ur gpa he is a brave man for serving his country.

[@rocdaneweracap]

✊🏿✊🏿🇺🇲🇺🇸 your grandpa is a warrior

[@freedomatlast8756]

Well said.

[@tyhoffman1720]

My grandfather is Apache that fought at the European theater. His younger brother fought in the Pacific theater. It's very sad that they're gone now. Grandma use tell stories about their service, we drink coffee and eat frybread. R.I.P.

[@pianoman-fm5om]

I thank your grandpa for his service, may God bless him.

[@ChristopherRoma9]

“I love my country - I’ll defend my country, whatever.” Only true heroes say this 💪🏼

[@KirkLee1983]

Too bad it's not worth defending anymore. IT'S FULL OF COCK ROACH ASYLUM SEEKERS!!.

[@whathell6t]

GoonerKIRK Huh! Typical lazy internet-user, whining about reality. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@projectsoul7300]

@@KirkLee1983 yea I agree tbh.. nothing but people who get offended at everything and make memes about everything..is this what I'm going to die for? So this fucks can just laugh. Not fuck them.

[@shu3684]

Germans would say that too

[@jonathanhernadez3326]

He true heroes

[@jessshane1339]

"No More Pick and Shovel.. HeHeHe" i love this guy!

[@jamesroad316]

Give me guns any day

[@eggersdorm1871]

I am 73. My father served in the WW2 Pacific theatre. He spoke with respect to the Japanese-American soldiers who fought with him.

[@conqueefador5136]

I'm not understanding why this channel isn't #1. KZbin recommends pointless stuff from 10years ago. This channel needs to be recommended to everyone on here lol

[@Historybuffm8]

Harambe The Great Your right. This channel needs to be recommended to more people.

[@TheMinipily]

Everyone just needs to do their part to share this channel, spread the world.

[@rileydyck261]

it really does

[@jonesy19691]

KZbin hates history!

[@octad4fdVRC]

@putsome basilonit Dont bring "transgender" into this subject.

[@grant4254]

I like that motto, "go for broke, never fear".

[@wayfarerchase7102]

Right

[@mdavis4293]

"We fought good." Major understatement. I look at my 4 beautiful grandchildren and thank God they "fought good."

[@ruuuuudooooolph]

Almost teared up when I realized he had only one arm. He seemed so jolly at the start, I thought he was lucky to come back in one piece.

[@kordulus]

They most likely left the arm overseas. Technically, he did come back in one peice and either way he was lucky.

[@opticthong]

Spoiled it for me douche

[@NoOne-hd2iu]

For the love of God, HBO needs to make a miniseries about the 442nd

[@johnemerson1363]

There is already a movie out. Made in the 50's. It is called "Go For Broke" and tells the story of the 442 Regimental Combat Team which were mostly mainland Nisei (first generation Japanese American) and the 100th Battalion or 1 Puka Puka from Hawaii. There is also a book called "Yankee Samurai" which is the story of US Army Nisei soldiers who served with US Army and US Marine units in the Pacific because they could read, write and speak Japanese. You almost NEVER hear of their exploits but the war would have been much harder had they not done the job they did.

[@johnyi8464]

Not just HBO, Spielberg and the boys need to make a highly produced Hollywood film. Senator Daniel Inouye was a real life Rambo in WW2.

[@jasontercino9520]

i agree !

[@warpatato]

I think making those kind of shows would become much harder and harder as time goes on. What made Band of Brothers great was how intimate it was on consulting with the veterans themselves. That show was made on a time where a handful of Easy Company men are still alive. Nowadays there might be just 1 or 2 veterans from E-company still living presently.

[@AimForMyHead81]

@@johnemerson1363 We need a new piece of media about these guys, something that will rekindle interest in their exploits.

[@garkmr6200]

Never met that man, but I love him.Wish we had a lot more like him.

[@Maplelust]

well of course you didn't meet him.

[@richardgreene9077]

My grandfather was First Lieutenant David Moseley, the evening after the rescue of the lost Texans he was assigned Company Commander of both I and K company because they had taken so many casualties. The next day he was KIA. He loved his men and wrote home about their bravery and was angry at the way they were treated by upper command. God bless the 442nd.

[@elsanto8688]

"We were small, but mighty"

[@vivians9392]

AND quick on their feet...

[@laserdiscisawesome1263]

This is one of my favorite ones. I love this dudes laugh

[@Adam-fo1bs]

Trust me, I am from Maui these are some of the most down to Earth people you will meet.

[@michaeltheundeadmariachi4494]

@@Adam-fo1bs I believe it.

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

"we went in spite, we didn't care. Human beings, Y'know!" goddamn, these aren't tears in my eyes, I'm just... my allergies act up when I hear people being people, loving and accepting one another for what they are; *people!* what a beautiful, kind soul. thank you, Noboru, for sharing your story with us. much love, respect and gratitude from Canada.

[@kobet7341]

My grandpa was a Nisei veteran. He loved the US till the day he died.

[@strawberryanimation9294]

So what made him stop loving America?

[@MORE_BEANS_PLZ]

@@strawberryanimation9294 he meant he loved the US until his death so he never stopped loving it

[@HybridBlueDream]

@@strawberryanimation9294 death I guess?

[@BullsMahunny]

"In Hawaii we had 6 or 7 different races. We got together fine."

[@rubenlopez3364]

Yes mister white man i heard him

[@gabe1ist]

@@rubenlopez3364 problem dude?

[@SamuelRodriguez-vo1tv]

@@rubenlopez3364 ?

[@LaniJeb96960]

Okay Haole

[@HybridBlueDream]

@@rubenlopez3364 good brownie. Listen up when told

[@ShangDi_became_Jesus]

Sadly its not very well known but Asian-Americans have a deep loyalty to american patriotism, were just quiet about it because of our cultures but the patriotism does run tremendously deep. My father served desert storm. Sister served in iraq. Cousins in DC. And lots of friends over seas. Were all tied in. 🇰🇷🇺🇸#320000ROKARMYVIETNAMWAR

[@jillvalentinefan77]

I gotta hella respect for Asians and the values that you all hold dear. Very loyal people.

[@RHasan-yy1fb]

What happens when south korea and america goes to war?

[@jacobnicholas1529]

My mother was born in East Asia and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 18. I love this country with all of my heart, and I'm glad to find another Asian-American who feels the same way. Sadly, too many of our Asian-American brothers and sisters who have no idea what the rest of the world is like feel the need to criticize this great country.

[@ShangDi_became_Jesus]

R. Hasan this is a question we used talk about all the time amongst our friends. Ive asked every asian american friends i know (Even Russkiy’s🇷🇺 & 🇺🇦)and they all with no hesitation pick this country were born in. Just like how some had german descendants here during WW2 but they wouldnt go fight for the axis. No one would be thrilled to go fight against the country of their origin but this is where we call home and its all we know so this is the side we protect. Just about every asian ethnicity serve currently in the US. I live in a heavily based state so we have the pleasure to make friends with everyone from all around the 50.

[@RHasan-yy1fb]

@@ShangDi_became_Jesus hope it never comes to that situation😅😅

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

Well, I hadn't wanted to cry this morning but here we are.

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

ifkr..... im not crying, I'm allergic to beautiful things & stories.

[@tropicalrelaxation9874]

Alex Hendel That’s probably the best way to explain it

[@tedhall6070]

Me too man--everytime I watch any video about the Greatest Generation and what they did for our country--and now see the present generations and their lack of perspective it makes me weep with sadness

[@evanmccracken2709]

Ted Hall lol ok boomer

[@tedhall6070]

@@evanmccracken2709 is there a problem effin-my father fought in WW2

[@ebbonemint]

4:27 As a 25 year old of Japanese descent, I can say that this quote sums up Japanese stubbornness, that I’m familiar with, My 97yo grandmother who stands 4’8” and weighs no more than 88lbs would sooner dig her way through a mountain using a garden shovel than be told she cannot do something. She was a microbiologist and teacher before the war, During she was a nurse and ultimately she met my grandfather [A ssgt In the Airforce during the Korean War] and moved to the US.

[@sweatyhole]

Did she see her 100th?

[@ebbonemint]

@@sweatyhole Sadly, my grandmother passed away September 25th 2021

[@sweatyhole]

@@ebbonemint awe :(

[@garykreil5990]

God bless them, all of you, war is a terrible thing.

[@drycleanernick7603]

@@ebbonemintI will pray for you and your grandmother and family.

[@IAmBeanz1]

He died this July (28th), God bless this great man.

[@razzrul5838]

Rest in peace

[@bettydifatta2180]

You will always be in my prayers.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Its a lesser world without him.

[@robertbishop5357]

The 442 regiment and the Red Tails were the two most decorated units during WW2.

[@Nerodontgivefuck]

Imagine how many more never had there stories told

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Robert bishop we are currently interviewing a Red Tail Pilot!

[@Paladin1873]

The 1951 movie "Go For Broke" is far superior to the later Hollywood nonsense that passed for the tale of the Red Devils.

[@brianburns7211]

It’s amazing how those who were treated the worst fought the hardest. It proves how everyone has something to contribute.

[@Paladin1873]

@@brianburns7211 There's a bit of a misconception about the treatment of Japanese-Americans during WWII. In Hawaiia there was great resistance to rounding them up or incarcerating them. This was because they were so integral to the local economy that it risked collapse without them. As a result most were not sent to the mainland. The west coast of the USA was another story. A mixture of fear, hatred of Japan, and a desire to remove a local economic threat resulted in their forced relocation. Elsewhere in the country no such restrictions applied. I can understand the general fear because in the Pacific rim there was widespread espionage and sabotage being carried out by Japanese 5th columnists. This was not true in the USA, though some Japanese were pro-Japan. Far more people of Japanese descent, including those born in America, were incarcerated than were those of German and Italian heritage. I believe the numbers were about 110,00 vs 20,000. It was wrong then, and yet it was done with the consent of all three branches of our government. To me that is the most frightening aspect of it all. Such things have happened twice before in our history - during WWI and the War Between the States. In all three cases or nation was under the leadership of men considered to be among the most enlightened and progressive of their day. I guess you can rationalize any reason for your actions if you try hard enough.

[@letsgobrandon987]

Chuck Norris has photo of this man in his wallet.

[@joeman1437]

Photo of one of his many deserving, patriotic buddies, am I right?

[@bootybob6456]

Why

[@thetruthispotenza3602]

Chuck norris wishes he was close to the man these men were

[@thetruthispotenza3602]

Come back to reality. These men deserve your attention

[@booster5329]

Well you have Rock Hudson in your wallet,but then again, you're used to him being in your backside.Ah.

[@gracielou1783]

God bless this man and all the brave veterans of WWII. I love that he made his Go For Broke Academy to teach younger generations that they must defend our country.

[@MrHewilson2]

I admire and respect Noboru. I sort of understand. My parents were immigrants to the US in the 1950s. I never had to face war or combat. But my parents raised me with the same ethic. "You were born here. This is your country. Defend your country," was how I was also raised.

[@turnertrevor17]

A lot of people could use his words “you are born in this country no matter what happens you are to defend your country”

[@henkpis7139]

The syrian refugees

[@whathell6t]

Henk Pis Oh yeah! Those refugee will definitely die for the sanctity of the social contract of the US Constitution.

[@lastword8783]

People born in the US are being thrown back to the country of their parent's origin.

[@whathell6t]

Koba Because it’s sublime nihilism. The universe will show the meaningless while human constantly give meanings for the passion they find. 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@adonisguy3243]

@Koba , Probably because people were raised to believe it. If a belief is fed to you multiple times, you'll believe it as truth.

[@MattDoesGamingHD]

"Go for Broke, Never Fear", I like Noboru's way of thinking.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I have been a friend of Noburo "Don" Seki for many years and he told me that he used an artificial arm when he worked but, not after he retired. I have photos of Don and my father at the Torrance Armed Forces Parade when they rode in a WWII US Army truck. Don was in "L" Company and my father was in "F" Company during WWII. Don and my father were sent home after fighting in France and never returned to Italy to break through the German Gothic Line.

[@jololol7158]

The way this war hero laughs as he describes the conflict just shows he did his duty and it’s like a fond memory to him.

[@DeimosPC]

Every time the outro rolls in. I start to feel sad. I hate that we're losing some of the greatest men that ever lived.

[@justshifty]

I always scroll down and look at the comments, it makes me physically ill to think of all the possible untold. Every vet should have a platform like this I think

[@spirit9871]

We need to become them. Or at least, as close as we can possibly be in helping to make a better world.

[@Maplelust]

@@justshifty yes.

[@Raiinjin]

Let these brothers rest. Theyve earned their slumber.

[@soldjor9420]

Wow this man is an legend I am seeing him as a hero because this is called loyalty

[@pillager6190]

My father was one of these men. He passed 20 yrs ago. I heard many of his stories and have shared all I can remember with my children. 13th Armor Division, gunner in a half track. Purple Heart, 2 bronze stars [1 with V], 1 silver star.

[@keirandunwoodie8138]

I have really bad adhd and I find it easy to focus watching this channels videos. Probably because it’s veterans who lived through humanities worst war.

[@duan_meixuan]

Nobody ever seems to acknowledge the struggles that Japanese Americans had to endure-being forced into incarceration camps, depriving them of their rights as citizens. One-third of the 120,000 Japanese Americans who were incarcerated were legal U.S. citizens. We have to remember people like Noboru. He went overseas to fight for the country that incarcerated others like him. He fought because he felt that he needed to prove his loyalty to the U.S. He put his life on the line just so he could be accepted by the country he called home. While there was combat happening overseas, we must never forget that there were thousands of others who were fighting their own battles back in their home country-fighting for the right to live in the country known as the “land of the free”: the United States of America.

[@gabrielmathews4147]

And the victim of year award goes to you. Congratulations

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

@@gabrielmathews4147 youre an idiot. You go around the comments saying that it was fine rounding up the American Japanese in those internment camps. Do you have a life? I bet if someone were to round up all of your family members and your race, you would be feeling it too. Piss off.

[@Memento--Mori]

He went off to war, because in his own words: "you were born in this country, you have to defend your country". He didn't do it to "prove he's American", he did it *because* he's an American.

[@duan_meixuan]

FirstName LastName I guess I should have worded it differently: He wanted to prove his loyalty to the U.S. Thank you for the reply

[@faruqolatoyosi713]

@@duan_meixuan You can't compare the suffering of the Japanese to the blacks or natives

[@jacksonrhodes1500]

By far the best KZbin channel ever. Love to think about what it would have been like to be alive then

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

Agreed, when I see a new one I watch them immediately, usually when I'm in a secluded spot cause these videos routinely put little bits of dirt in my eyes, wouldn't want someone to think I was crying or anything😂. I wish more people knew about this channel, it would help find more veterans with stories to tell. For me, I do feel it's important that everybody does know what it was like to be alive back then, because having an understanding of how ridiculously easy our lives are right now compared to just 75 years ago might help a select not-so-few people come to the realization that they really should pipe the fuck down about their extremely petty problems and just deal with the little things like everybody else. A little friction is guaranteed between humans, learning to grow thicker skin is the way to go, instead of telling the other person to stop moving heh.

[@soldjor9420]

Jack Rhodes your totally right

[@Autobotmatt428]

Real question is would you have fought like these men!

[@casper34xv19]

Life has never been okay on earth what makes you think being in ww2 era would be any better . Especially when people treated others horribly just because of their descent shit isn’t love Just hate

[@jacksonrhodes1500]

casper34xv sorry you feel that way, but not sure if you knew that they were the best generation this world has ever seen and those men were more brave then you and I could ever be. Also today’s society is terrible. 19 year old boys need safe spaces for being offended while back then 19 year olds were storming the beaches of Normandy and the Iwo Jima trying to make this world a better place

[@mastertochi101]

Shed some tears listening to this man talk...

[@Donkeypunch182]

Many of this channels stories have made me tear up

[@calvinsmith2375]

I had three great uncles that served in this regiment, all of which survived to see the end of the war. I never was able to meet any of them, but I will always remember them.

[@philippinecircularflag2023]

*Go for Broke!*

[@UsapUsapUniversity]

Amen, my PHL brothers.

[@jimmysucipto1251]

tanga mo

[@khrissuiko6545]

Mabuhay kapabayan

[@iPizerr]

Schlomo rabbi Goldberg Multiculturalstein LOL

[@mikoyyuy13]

J G Yeah, China is that common enemy.

[@Xhalonick]

What a legend. Thank you for your service sir. Go for broke.

[@jerryhuff9105]

Thank you for service and Going for Broke!

[@Clementinewoofwoof]

His chuckle, I love it...Someone make a movie!

[@christcipher9933]

This video made me cry From Philippines

[@brandonchen8313]

I'm 4th generation Chinese on my Mom's side. My grandfather and his two brothers (my granduncles) served in the U.S armed forces. My grandfather who was the youngest was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and his two brothers served in WW2. Sadly, they are no longer here with us and I don't know much about their service as they never liked to talk about it. All I know was my that my grandfather particpated in the battle of heartbreak ridge and second siege of seoul where he would get injured and receive a purple heart. His your lasted about a year but due to his injury from shrapnel from a mortar shell he was sent home. The only reason I know this is after reading his journal which was written in Chinese. He described Joe awful his experience was during his tour of duty. Whether it was the bitter frostbite or the constant fear of death he pushed on. But he said the worst part of it was the discrimination he faced from the other soldiers. I feel like Asian Americans are often forgotten for their contributions especially in the military. Never forget their sacrifices.

[@larryjames958]

As a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan no kind of American is ever forgotten. These statements are revived continuously by people who cling to their own color as a belief. These ideas by civilians tend to refer to the American by a color. For us military veterans American isn't a color, it's a state of mind.

[@brandonchen8313]

@@larryjames958 thank you for your service.

[@vegassincity702]

Corona incoming!!!!!!!!

[@L34D308]

@@vegassincity702 GTFO

[@cappuccinosnephew1382]

Ever since day 1, white Americans have been trying to erase Asian American history and contributions in America. Before you get offended over me pointing out this fact, just think about it. When was the last time you learned about Asian American history in class? How long did you spend on it? Do you know about the Chinese exclusion act? The Rock Springs Massacre? The Japanese internment camps in America during WW2? Many people don't know any of these things happened. I wonder why. The US school system, especially history, has to be updated.

[@moparedtn]

There exists in this country - people who are just better than the rest of us. They volunteer. They step up. They see beyond the petty differences, the political nonsense, the bigotry and prejudices - and they do so because it's simply the right thing to do. Mr. Seki is one of these people. These people are why the rest of us are so blessed to live in the greatest country on earth. I honor and thank them every chance I get. Thank you, Mr. Seki. God bless you. -Ed on the Ridge

[@Odibio.Skins.]

these people do not only exist in america and the brave american in this video is raised by japanese parents. No hate on America but brave and good man are without a doubt not something that America differs in from the rest.

[@zachabsher5528]

When he said small but mighty a tear flashed across my eye and I smiled

[@vraven-tc6cg]

There should be a movie about the 442nd. It's such a good story on it's own and its unique.

[@sirarnie9837]

I know movies have been made in the past about the 442nd, and there are lower budget modern movies about them. But I think a big budget movie or show on par with Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers, is warranted for them.

[@Bialy_1]

Nope, they are not kosher... only "warranted" movies now are "Inglourious Basterds" pseudohistory movies to misrepresent who was fighting in that war with who and who was sitting on back seat.

[@SunnyIlha]

Yes. This would be a great tribute. And to bring this amazing history to the greater public.

[@officialtjtrev8910]

My dad was born in Mexico and moved here right about when world war 2 started and told me even tho he was from Mexico he believed USA was his country and would die to defend it.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

I wish all immigrants were loyal to America. Many come over here, make lots of wealth, but fly their previous countries flag.

[@officialtjtrev8910]

@@GuyFromTheSouth My dad got his citizenship in 2012 and my mom is getting hers next month i believe 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@noahlangrehr597]

@@GuyFromTheSouth yeah i hate that shit

[@willm678]

Jeff Horn King Of Pinoyz _ Your dad reminds me of my grandfather. He was born in the US, though. His parents moved here from Mexico probably in the early 20s or late 1910s I’d say, and he had to grow up in the depression. Once he graduated high school he joined the Army and became a paratrooper. He served in Japan and Europe, then served in the Korean War, and the Vietnam war as well as many other conflicts like Grenada. He served in combat in Korea and was awarded a Purple Heart and battlefield commission, and he served a total of 26 1/2 years in the US army. He would’ve happily died for his country any day, and at his house he flew an American flag outside. He was a true patriot and the man I look up to more than anyone. I miss him

[@DannyGarcia-im5cc]

Noah Langrehr just because you may have forgot about your heritage does not mean we will. What type of stupid ass are you

[@fortheholyland8615]

Wow salute to the 442nd one of the best I love wwii stories and original planes ships and combat gear may the greatest generation never be forgotten 🤟🏻

[@chrisbynum191]

Thank you for your service.I had an uncle that was at pearl.

[@DarkerThanBlack88]

I would love to meet this man and listen to his stories. He is a true American patriot. Thank you for your service sir.

[@kenmichener8439]

That dude the badass but for you to say something you're a badass bro long life and happiness much love from California

[@djernie8085]

I’m so proud that I served under the 442nd Infantry Regiment. GO FOR BROKE!!

[@djernie8085]

@David M wow thats a long comment! Appreciate the good read!

[@djernie8085]

@David M no problem! And if you think i served with them during world war 2. Im sorry, im only 30 years old lol. But i served with them in 2013 to 2019. They are still going strong to this day. Its also an honor to actually meet some of them that served in ww2. I still live in Hawaii. And yes, im part japanese!

[@djernie8085]

@David M thank you for your kind words! Very much appreciated!

[@ianmci]

My great grandpa was American, but moved up to Canada to join the Canadian Royal Air Force when WW2 started just to get into the war asap. He delivered goods to the UK during the German blitzkrieg of London in 1940.

[@joshuaheathcock7571]

What an OUTSTANDING Patriot, American and man! Thank you Sir

[@Photojouralist123]

My father was with MIS “Military Intelligence Service” and Medal of Honour . A Japanese American who fought in WW2 and was with the American Occupation of Japan. Under Gen MacArthur . Fought in the Korean War and CIA station chief Vietnam. It’s about time our Japanese Americans are given the recognition they deserve.

[@TronRider]

7:01 Go for broke. Never fear. Go all out

[@germfreepizzawi1839]

I’m not a very emotional man... but when ever I hear stories about the men and women who served their country in world war 2 over seas and at home, I just begin to tear up. Because I know that if they hadn’t been there, we wouldn’t be here. The bravery of those who served, especially the 442nd, makes me proud to be an American. Thank you to all of our service men and women.

[@db44gs]

Love how this guy laughs while talking about getting shot at by 88s and machine guns.

[@javierfranceschi5715]

These stories are very important. You get more immersed by a veteran telling their stories than by reading it on paper. Thank you for this vid

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Vezez_KZbin thanks for watch!

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

These guys are true heroes. May their story never be forgotten.

[@pudgeboyardee32]

Yes Noburu, you fought good. Damn good. And i wont forget.

[@etherdetroit1977]

I had tears in my eyes from the very start. When you find something so beautiful about war. This man is a patriot in the truest sense of the word. I wish I could shake his hand and thank him.

[@exudeku]

Loyalty is an important aspect in Asian culture, from the shores here in the Philippines to the fields of Japan, we will honour our loyalty to the country and people we serve. Go for Broke

[@paulbarrett1372]

I said it before, I'll say it again "Josh, this is an honorable thing your doing", I would hope that the younger generation learns from our history, and my hat is off for these heroes. Thank you Josh !!!

[@paintballjunkie65]

This dude is the definition of a badass. I am thankful for his service, and feel more than honored to be able to listen to his story.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I had a father who also served in the 442nd RCT as a of 1st Sargeant Fox Company. He was wounded it Italy and in France at the same time as Noburo "Don" Seki but he was drafted before WWII and interned his own family in Manzanar Relocation Camp. I was told by my father that you serve the country that you were born in just like Don. I have known Don for many years and he served in Love Company.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

The photo of the 442nd RCT soldiers marching in the forest to liberate Bruyeres, France is Fox Company Second Platoon. The photo was taken by US Army Signal Corp and the tallest soldier in the photo is "Ocean" Miyake who was a good family friend.

[@jonthomas5595]

This channel is a gem and these stories NEED to be remembered and heard.People don’t understand how truly insane world war 2 was.Its a shame most people don’t know what these old timers went through.

[@Tayd0g]

That arm loss reveal though. Legendary

[@aurthurmorgen5633]

My great grandfather was a Japanese-American who was relocated to an American internment camp

[@Horrorgang]

The amount of patriotism and care for others this great man has is amazing! God bless all and America.

[@cybronikai1957]

German soldier: Hans aren't those our allies? 442nd: *BANZAI!!!!* U.S soldier: He's a little confused be hes got the spirit

[@badfoody]

German soldier: Klaus he's Japanese. He's an ally. 442 soldier: I'm using a BAR and I was born in Iowa. IOWA

[@mudamoody996]

imagine if they went to the pacific theater japanese imperial soldier: SHINEE!!!! U.S nissei unit: DAMARE KONOYAROU!!!! japanese imperial soldier: NANI?????

[@thenorthstarsamurai]

Bima Teguh hahahahaha

[@CondolentPizza8]

@@mudamoody996 What a great joke! Lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@nerobeyo2]

OHIO gozaimasu!

[@rankoss3437]

I had a grandfather that was in WW2 if he was still alive i would’ve loved to get him a interview about his experiences, great video!

[@garypaxton8194]

WOW THEY VERY BRAVE MADE ME CRY

[@David_Carlile]

I have watched almost every video on this channel and this guy is by far my favorite. Go for broke... I love it. What a personality and one hell of a message

[@matthewjay660]

For one of my French professors, the first time she saw Americans was when a Japanese-American battalion was entering her town to liberate it. She was from Chartres.

[@devontobias6734]

Channels like this are the ones deserving millions of subs. The people involved truly were the best generation.

[@OGSinisterPotato]

This man is beautiful. And so is this channel for giving these veterans new wings.

[@cadengibson9554]

I have watched this hundreds of times every time i see it in my reccomended feed I click on it it's to good of a story and the way it was presented was amazing

[@American_2]

Thank you for capturing many memories of the WWII veteran. You’re doing it for the good future youths to be inspired by the history

[@founderoftheempire8589]

This man was cheerful through the entire story, enjoying telling his story for younger generations, it's truly and honestly sad to know there aren't many of these people left

[@ronaldmatlho8442]

I didn't notice he didn't have his arm until he said so.. What a man😭😭😭❤ . 442nd. I love you guys 😭❤

[@Maaarrina]

You you sir that runs this channel is keeping a crucial part of mankind’s history alive. ❤️

[@asphalt-cowboy9479]

I could watch these videos all day man. What you guys do is very important. I just wish there were more videos. I understand it must be incredibly hard to put these together, I cant imagine there is that many surviving service members from this time that are medically up to snuff or willing to sit down and tell their story. It cant be an easy task to dredge up some of the worst and the best times of your life.

[@kn2549]

I remember reading somewhere that when Japanese american soldiers charged the germans and went hand to hand combat, alot of them were doing judo throws to take the enemy down

[@ericscaillet2232]

@Boris Bornakiss why should you be racist pointing out realities, ?- only to snowflakes libtards that would turncoat at a drop of a hat perhaps.

[@istvansipos9940]

@Boris Bornakiss well said by Eric in the other comment here. racism is about race (duh!), but it is something overly generalized and negative, often hatefull. Race related facts are just that: race related facts. And yeah, that snowflakism is so bad, seeing racism where there is none. My best example is the bar fight scene in Star Trek 2009, when Uhura makes the animal f*ing joke on Kirk. What would have happened in Hollywood if Kirk had answered this? "yeah, farm animals ain't bad. But now I am huntig a choclate gazelle..." snowflakism sh!t would have hit the fan hard. Although Uhura made a disgusting joke, gazelles are beautiful, and every1 loves choclate)

[@kaleoarnold3709]

I know it’s a year later but the American military did have some judo in it’s combative courses, along with boxing and all that good stuff, so that definitely could have happened.

[@mfresh422]

Go for broke never fear... Another amazing story... Thank you

[@MemoirsofWWII]

manny ottenwalder thanks for watching!

[@yuppy1967]

Sad how they were treated and put in interment camps and treated poorly even after the war. But very inspirational nevertheless.

[@laurencewoodcock4524]

It is sad war sucks

[@fullmetalfunk]

@HEAV¥HAND the same wasn't done to German Americans or Italian Americans during the war though.they faced some backlash but they weren't round up and put in camps. the move to intern theJapanese Americans was very much based in racism. even in your analogy you mention Iranians and not another "white" nationality.

[@zombies4evadude24]

Racist whites running the country. Smh 😔

[@AmericanDude-jj5un]

@@zombies4evadude24 read the comment above you dumb ass

[@RKLIFE17]

HEAV¥HAND thanks for saying this, people don’t get this

[@sheenatozier8343]

Thank you Sir for Serving. I owe you Much More than I can Ever Repay.