Joseph Beyrle - 506th PIR. "There Should Be A Movie Made About Him"

[@War_And_Truth]

Apologies if the viewing ratio is a little different on this video. Let me know if you think Beyrle's adventures during the war are the most incredible you have heard from a US serviceman (or woman).

[@jacquesstrapp3219]

This was very interesting. Keep em coming.

[@starioskal]

All Michigan 101st Airborne div soldiers, hahaha. Met him and his son in Hell MI for division association reunion. Really cool guy, his son also served if I remember correctly in Vietnam. Great story.

[@fredgohlke4128]

Interesting, the after the war photo at 8:20 shows Sgt. Beyrle wearing the pre D Day parachute only(without the Glider) insignia on his garrison cap. I guess No one messed with him! Also his grave stone shows 3 purple hearts. 2 credited for wounds suffered during and after escape attempts? What a story!

[@peterbrown3608]

That story is worthy of a movie all on it's own.

[@tonylittle8634]

I got to live with the Russian army while deployed to Bosnia in 97. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them and I can totally see this happening. Unfortunately our leaders have made many people our enemy when in actuality we oftentimes have much in common. Thanks Mate! Another gem 💎 of a story.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate I cant remember you telling me you were in the services? But yes you are totally right. If you take away the politics the common person will get along just fine (if they aren't radicalized)

[@IncogNito-gg6uh]

I’m afraid as long as we have politicians with so little imagination they can only read from old Cold War scripts………

[@scroggins100]

We must have crossed paths. I was an UN Observer in Bosnia and my partner was Russian.. Boy could he drink!

[@tonylittle8634]

@@scroggins100 I was in a joint compound in a town named “paraphrasing “ (uglyvick).

[@scroggins100]

@@tonylittle8634 Nije Dobro Tony sounds like no fun in croat! My beat was the entire length of the border really. Trying to stop fuel and weapons from getting in.. Horrible war, but some very funny things also happened. What did I learn? We never learn! Keep safe Tovarich.

[@markunger1098]

Wow! This is a story that deserves greater exposure! Quite a soldier!

[@alanhigham3255]

All I can say is, What a MAN. He must be an inspiration to all American current Youth.

[@AnthonyBerardis-r1p]

This is a great post brother! I wish you knew how bad things were with "the youth" in America. Most wouldn't even watch this video. It's sad, and getting bad.

[@markpaul-ym5wg]

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[@Hobbitma]

I am constantly amazed on how you find these stories. Thank you for another great one.

[@ISupportUkraine]

I agree, great video! No idea where find these. Thank you.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks for watching them.

[@jroch41]

Incredible story. Thank you for sharing.

[@War_And_Truth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewardison2541]

This amazing story absolutely should be made into a movie!!!

[@pszczepanski1]

What an amazing man. I am awestruck. Great bio on Mr. Beyrle.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate, I agree.

[@pfdrtom]

I've read about this guy before. What a story!

[@larryl212]

!!!OUTSTANDING!!!

[@War_And_Truth]

Cheers

[@ChaseSecurity]

Check out Donald Burgett. He was in A company 506th of the 101. He wrote several books about his war journey, from Taccoa to the Eagles nest. I read them back in high school and loved them.

[@War_And_Truth]

I have a bio coming out on Burgett in the near future.

[@chrispacer4231]

@@ChaseSecurity I READ A BOOK called Where EAGLES SCREAM… Published by BALLENTINE BOOKS 1970s I read the Paper Back, now I have to find it in my book stash…. PARATROOPER TRAINING….. CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@Billy_the_Greek]

Awesome story!! Keep them coming!

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate - Plenty to come

[@thomashenley2980]

I had the honor of knowing Joe his Wife and Joe Jr. his Son who was a Viet Nam 101st Trooper. It was Joe Jr. who invited me to Joe Sr.’s funeral at Arlington.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@hooligansway]

You learn something new every day, awesome video man 👏👏

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate

[@MarkBluck]

I've heard Joseph's story before. Yes it is worthy of it's own movie.

[@tundranomad]

Terrific story sir.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thank you sir.

[@centerfiresuppressionllc682]

Later Beyerle was awarded the covated "Life gives you lemons, make lemon aid" 1943 world champion

[@paulkweiner6577]

What a beautiful story ! Well done !!!

[@War_And_Truth]

I appreciate that.

[@Karnage007]

Awesome

[@War_And_Truth]

Thank you

[@OlJarhead]

Great story!

[@War_And_Truth]

Thank you!

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

As a Cold War tanker,who was an OPFOR member at the Planet,aka, Ft. Irwin,Cali, I thought it was really cool to learn of the female Soviet T.C. Would like to know more about her . Keep the awesome stories coming.👍

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate. I will see if I can get enough information on her to make a video.

[@shan6021]

I remember his book about his time in WW II.

[@josephbingham1255]

It would be interesting to know the wording of the Soviet citations for his Soviet awards.

[@holguin1111]

I have his book the simple sounds of freedom. It is autographed by him in 2003 , great man , great story . There was another soldier in WW2 in company E , an all Mexican company from El Paso,TX that was decorated with a Russian medal for bravery as well.

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks for the info.

[@AndyfromNE]

Wow! Real good!

[@jayzumwalt9412]

Wow ! I'm constantly amazed by the repeated perseverance of those who served in war!!! If this isn't courage I don't know what is!!! Amazing story. Someone needs to get this in front of Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg!!!! Ambrose as well!!!1

[@War_And_Truth]

Ambrose died in 20 years ago but yes worthy of a film so long as they didn't screw it up.

[@jayzumwalt9412]

@@War_And_Truth Lol true. Wow didn't know about Ambrose. Sure have enjoyed your videos on the World War II stories and helping the general public try to get an understanding on the sacrifices this nation had to endure to get through this global conflict. I am absolutely taken back how one man, one nation was able to hamstring the world for years, and how it took a global effort to fully pound Germany (and then Japan) off the map to get a surrender!!!! Great information, great learning stuff as well. Keep up the good work!!!

[@thompsonM1928a4]

Any update on lt.col. Robert Lee Wolverton?

[@War_And_Truth]

I will have a video on Wolverton this week.

[@michaelthompson342]

What a great presentation! I take it that’s Beyrle in Russian uniform with the GI. Can anyone tell me what medal he is wearing? Regards from Australia.

[@War_And_Truth]

Yes that's him. Not sure what the medal is though I'm sure his medal count is on the net. Thanks from Australia :P

[@chrispacer4231]

I WILL WATCH THIS CHANNEL UNTIL YOU STOP POSTING EPISODES…. Study HISTORY Subscribers This is a GREAT CHANNEL…. WW2 stories are ENDLESS… It makes a difference when you do your research…. ( I build models,tanks, aircraft, miniatures , this is great research material for future projects….. YOU HAVE MY LIKE 👍 CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@War_And_Truth]

Thanks mate I am just getting started.

[@J.Walker88]

Thank you for another great video. Sadly, due to our commy, wanna be dictatorship, highest levels of government. I doubt any of this heroes family still have the rifle Kalashnikov gave him.

[@War_And_Truth]

It would be worth a few dollars.

[@AnthonyBerardis-r1p]

Do you have any idea how he was lucky enough to not loose this leg bag?

[@War_And_Truth]

No it was never mentioned.

[@JasonBaker-r3b]

Bad ass mug shot.

[@War_And_Truth]

I thought the same thing.