Marvin Blakeman | WW2 Veteran Documentary

Marvin Blakeman, a WW2 veteran, tells us some of his experiences while he was in the army. As a part of the 83rd Infantry Division (otherwise known as the Thunderbolt Division), he tells us of what he experienced, saw, and heard while serving our country throughout Europe. He also tells of some of his thoughts and wisdom about his experiences, history, and current events. Marvin Blakeman has experienced unbelievable things and has even more to tell us outside of this video. The purpose of this video is to inform you, as the audience, of what war is like, why education and knowing history matters, and making Marvin's story known. Marvin wants to tell you his story and let you know the stories of the men he served with, and how they gave the ultimate sacrifice. Marvin saved many peoples' lives, and experienced some amazing, suspenseful, near-death, and awful things, which makes him an American hero.
Below are timestamps to help guide you through the video:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 Our American Heritage
04:25 Pearl Harbor Attack
08:16 A Soldier Was Born
19:25 D-Day
26:12 Arrival on Omaha Beach
30:39 Hedgerows
33:44 Carnage of War
36:33 First Enemy Contact
40:24 Close Call
45:50 Lost In An Instant
54:59 One Man's Response
56:30 Best Friend
1:02:24 Battle Of The Bulge
1:06:54 End of War
1:07:57 Going Home
1:11:21 Beautiful Red-head, Evelyn
1:11:55 Slide Show

[@coughfee1416]

D-Day was the breaking point into Europe. And it was guarded with MG42's and hedgehogs all over the place. Marvin Blakeman stormed the beach with everyone else under MG fire, an amazing feat.

[@guitarhero1346]

I share a last name with this gentleman. Probably not related but maybe, ha. Very interesting documentary thank you for producing this. It makes me glad these men survived to the digital age so hopefully their image and voice can be preserved forever

[@arsen5479]

The Living Legend. Thank you for this wonderful documentary.

[@Maghanspring]

What a gift to have spent the time listening and watching this documentary. I deeply appreciate all that was shared. We have so much to learn from the Greatest Generation. Thank you for producing this documentary!