D-Day and Beyond with the 101st Airborne | Memoirs Of WWII #10

[@moyai7996]

"I hadn't been to france before but I didn't look right to me" I laughed a bit

[@datboii1012]

That's when u know it was bad

[@richardjameson3354]

Definitely an “oh shit” moment

[@shaynethomas4257]

All the way

[@shiobhanbodhifreeman6391]

I laughed so hard i cried! This channel fucks me up!!! Half the time I'm crying from the tragedy the other half they are so damn funny and humble

[@kadensullivan5994]

This has to be one of the funniest quotes of all time.

[@yeahmydudes]

"I didn't contribute much..." You have no clue, my man. You contributed more than you know.

[@AdamSwiggitySwooty]

Thier humility is astounding.

[@joshuawiseman5629]

@@AdamSwiggitySwooty all soldiers of combat are like that for the most part they dont consider themselves hero's they consider the guys who didnt make it back the hero's,they were fighting for the man right next to them

[@sonnyspliff]

That's what i was saying.

[@mountainguyed67]

Kwansu he was referring to the first day only.

[@Lex-ix4oy]

he just had bad teammate (pilot) , he did a great job.

[@NarzeXray3051]

”I didn't contribute much to the invasion of D-Day...” He took out an MG-42 position w/ a grenade and took out a staff car w/ possible officers in charge...He saved a whole lot of US soldiers in my eyes!

[@mostafae2427]

And probably a hell a lot more

[@apumasterp]

I was thinking the same thing. Now a days, I didn’t do much has a whole different meaning.

[@t.sunzyjamir7675]

Yeah... I came here to comment the same thing but saw yours first... Truth is that, Him being present and volunteering to jump behind enemy lines is more than enough to be called as a HERO Thank You for your service Sir

[@dennyd953]

I know huh . I was thinking the exact same thing

[@MrTravlinman1973]

My grandfather said the same they were very humble men that diddnt see themselves as heros the considered the boys that diddnt come home the real heros.

[@imbok]

"We didn't shoot prisoners, we just didn't let 'em become prisoners." That sums it up pretty well.

[@MatRocket369]

@@docpossum2460 for them it was kill or be killed, the germans didnt care about Americans, sad but real...

[@HighTreason007]

@@docpossum2460 please dont join. You speak cowardice.

[@InfidelProductionz]

@Doc Possum In war, killing is normality. If you refuse to kill you'll be one of the first to die.

[@HighTreason007]

@@InfidelProductionz say it again for the cowards in the back.

[@suspicioususer]

Well there was no place to hold them. They were behind enemy lines and the amphibious troops hadn't landed yet

[@yomegayo]

"Well after looking at my map and studying the country around here, I think, now I'm not sure; but I think we are in some place in Europe" I couldn't help but laugh.. that sense of humour is very characteristic.

[@deskelterrijdersfan9711]

I know right😂 great story

[@cheezychanel160]

Well said...😁

[@cavaleer]

Classic Greatest Generation humor.

[@spypizzatasty8330]

Ye

[@eldiabloricardo4795]

Yeah I cracked up big time too lolz

[@bamahi7142]

Dick Winters, rest his soul, is a legend from the 101st.

[@GGG3895-d3s]

Amen

[@erickmanzano2476]

The entire easy company is

[@akimbo5u]

a project like this should have started 15 years ago, we would have almost endless stories. Now we are runing out of time in the next 5-10 years these amazing brave men will be resting in peace

[@franklinhall9640]

Great story.

[@anton6277]

Band of Brothers

[@nicklang8299]

At 7:22 he claims he didn't contribute much. But you did, you put your life on the line for the freedom of others you have never met. That's good enough mate, we're all proud of you seventy-plus years on.

[@MakoCSH]

He took out a machine gunner which probably saved some lives.

[@stevecirino500]

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[@dpeasehead]

That was one of the luckiest grenade throws of the war. One can't help wondering why the German gunner was operating all by himself unless the rest of his supporting team scattered after the blast. Because of their high rate of fire German machine guns of that era required at least two men and preferably more just to carry the ammo.@@MakoCSH

[@sosaboi3585]

@@dpeasehead Most likely had ammo or had his buddies go back for more since they seen how many planes were coming or simply he did kill the others and they got blown back a little and he couldnt see them in the dark which would make sense since the blast wouldve knocked them back a little and the gunner wouldnt have gone far since he was closest to the gun

[@onyxdragon1179]

Not to mention he might have killed some officer

[@047Kenny]

“We almost kissed each other” hahaha the most manly thing I’ve ever heard in that context hahaha

[@sosaboi3585]

Pure Honesty from a good man

[@ericjohn8466]

We didnt shoot prisoners, we just didnt let em become prisoners, know what i mean???

[@spicyseaweed5728]

Click click - Click click click

[@riteshyeddu]

Exactly

[@bertobazmastr]

Why isn’t this channel more popular? These documentaries are gold!

[@00poopmonster]

I have a feeling this channel is going to blow up in the future. These are really high quality amazing videos

[@texas3284]

Because the western world has been subverted into a culture where,feelings, mean words,self hate, and which bathrooms to use have become the most important issues facing them today, Upside down world!

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

That's our day an age. You got people that don't care or is against stuff like this

[@keepitwitmine]

@GarrettSame here. I just subscribed. I try to watch Band of Brothers beginning to end about once a year

[@kenbrunet6120]

@@texas3284 It's no ones fault either. After something happens like WW2. What does the next generation try to teach their kids? Be nice and don't hurt anyone. Well that has the unintentional side affect of churning out people that hold trivial things as offensive. The impact of a real war is just something that happens in the movies from their perspective. I think there's going to be another world war coming. When? who knows. But it will be worse then WW2 and it will be over disappearing resources. The atrocities of war will re-emerge and the pendulum will keep swinging. Humans learn at a cripplingly low pace. And technology accelerates the gap between learning and potential problems. I'm genuinely scared for my kids future..

[@darrencollins9759]

Some of the best ww2 stories on youtube hands down

[@tysoncott7402]

Agree’d!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you for watching!

[@darrencollins9759]

@@MemoirsofWWII Thank you for sharing!

[@MaxwellPSmart]

I was thinking the same and i saw your comment. I think this brave man is at peace with what happened what he saw and what he did. I commend his service and sharing a personal account. Glad to see that he has closure.

[@thattv5890]

true

[@davidmiller767]

"I didn't speak German, and he didn't speak English, but we just got along. He was my buddy." Kind of sums it up... Love is the universal language.

[@bobsherrod9936]

This touched me. Two old warriors with mutual respect. My father is a WWII veteran and was career Army. We got stationed in Frankfurt in 1956. It was still a bombed out mess and there was not sufficient housing on the base for our family. We actually lived in an apartment with a German family who really loved us and it was mutual. The father had been in the German Army on the Eastern front. He was a rare survivor. He and his entire family treated us like family.

[@migueldelacruz5054]

@@bobsherrod9936 that's cool story. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@valeriegriner5644]

@@bobsherrod9936 This is a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobsherrod9936]

Valerie Griner - thank you Valerie!!

[@vanillasky4221]

This should be called memoirs of the greatest generation.

[@chemBTW]

This guy is so great. Laughed out loud several times during his story. What an absolute legend and hero.

[@quantumshock6620]

I am truly going to miss the WW2 generation, because once the last veteran is gone, there will be no one left who can personally tell us about its horrors. I hope 2019 will see more people discover this channel, so that they can hear the voices of those who were actually there. Josh, if you're reading this, keep up the great work! Also, if possible, I would love to see some future videos with veterans from other countries, as I think their stories are just as important ;)

[@rhysstanley7387]

we still got the Korea and Vietnam vets left.

[@RivetGardener]

My dad was a machine gunner in the South Pacific with the US Army during Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, New Guinea etcetera during WW2. He died last October at 94. Our Greatest Generation is going away quickly. I tried to get videos of his recollections but he just wanted to put all that behind him. He was the first of 3 generations of Army combat soldiers, and my son is the first Officer in the family. Combat is the worst hell and you don't realize it until it is over.

[@kyloremgaming1338]

That is why this channel is so great. We get to hear their stories and get to know who these heroes truly are/were.

[@throwaq7870]

Yes its a great idea to get people from other countries/continents

[@kasscalemodels6621]

They're truly the greatest generation

[@jebronlames4559]

1944 teens: Lemme just roam German occupied France alone Me: Lemme just avoid that cashier because I'm too awkward to talk to them

[@MsMoons123]

😂😂😂Same Here. Im so thankfull for self service checkout now.

[@jameswright5516]

I’m Australian. We are so grateful for the US for saving us during WWII, I live along the coal sea, so the battle of the Coral sea means a lot to me. My Nanny was born in 1939 and tells me stories of how she would ask the yankee soldiers for bubble gum when they get time off and come to the mainland. Tears come to her eyes whenever she talks about it, she is so grateful for the Yankees. She tells me of a plane full of yanked soldiers going out to deploy, it crashed near my now day home, it’s so terrible that this crash is almost forgotten, with only one memorial, yet it was the most deadly plane crash in Australian history and one of the deadliest during WWII. I’m 16 and I can only imagine what that time was like, thank you for making this wonderful show. God bless.

[@renravvarn8858]

Thanks for the appreciation. I had some Aussie run they mouth and told them if not for us Japan would of destroyed you.

[@jameswright5516]

Renrav varn Australia did defiantly play our part in the war, more in Europe then the pacific, but played a major role other wise, we heavily relied on you for USA had the greatest navy at that time, never the less, I might be speaking Japanese right now and have a very different culture to what I have now, I love my county and so proud of what we have done with the power of mateship and patriotism from colonisation by the brits to right now, with us still fighting the war on terrorism in the Middle East, along side the USA and so many other nations defending their people against extremists and forced opinions.🏳️🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇸🇬🇧🏳️

[@knutdergroe9757]

My Father was 1st Marine Division in WWII. His time in Australia were his best memories of WWII. Australian people earned our help. And deserved it, God Bless Australia. Thank you for the respect. I am a third generation MARINE, we are now on the fourth. SEMPER FIDELIS

[@roberts8771]

The USA loves auzis, thanks to u guys for help in 'nam, a misguided war but the fact u were ready and willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with us in battle there speaks volumes of your character. Afterall, despite being a hemisphere away, on all the things that matter in life, we very much have similar values.

[@jameswright5516]

Robert S thanks, you know so many Americans served in Korea, yet I think about 8000 or so aussies went, only a volenteer force, my grandfather once showed me his bayonet that he used in Korea, he said he would never show it to me again, till this day I still am not sure why, he’s a scared man, with to many stories in his life for me to type, he was a sign writer for Coca Cola, he had the best reputation for sign writing in the state of Queensland, the state I live in. He raced go karts, was a tournament fisherman, one of the best marksman in Australia with a .22 rifle, since any other gun has to much recoil for his fragile shoulders now. Anyway, the only thing he said to me was that his bayonet has killed people, he never said how many. Now that I think about it, I love letting others know the stories I’ve been told, I’m a strong believer in remembering the past, nothing is more moving for me then stories, told to me by mouth, have a great day and I wish you well rob! 🇬🇧🇳🇿🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@Volaths]

That tank grenade story is some of the most badass real life shit I've ever heard, god damn. And that story at the very end is wonderful, it just goes to show that the German Soldiers weren't bad people, they had hopes and dreams, and love and loss and family like anyone else, they were just doing their jobs, same as any other soldier, they just unfortunately happened to be on the wrong side with a madman in charge.

[@Jay_Hall]

Plain,,Soldiers must be responsible for their actions and for the leaders that send them into horror. No one involved has clean hands, sorry. Until we accept that,, these debacles of evil will continue.

[@workanight3761]

except for the SS, if you saw one of those bastards you put em down. The ideas stuck in their heads were the same as Hitler's, and people like that weren't just doing their jobs.

[@Volaths]

Aye, the SS were a whole other kettle of fish. I'm just talking your standard soldier, most of them were sane men, who didn't share their leader's mindset, who were fighting because they had to @@workanight3761

[@A7XCodYfoREVer]

@@Volaths most were basically kids. 17 18 19 20 years old. They fought for their country. Right or wrong. They just did what they thought needed to be done. Most just wanted to go home and not fight. Those german soldiers were no different than ours. Just kids fighting a war.

[@opticendymion9627]

Some were. The dude from the most recent video (I think) talked about a dick who killed one of his friends with a machine gun and then immediately surrendered

[@willm678]

My grandfather served in ww2 as a paratrooper with the 11th airborne division, and after the war that division kind of merged into an infantry unit in which he served on the front lines with in Korea, where he gained a battlefield commission for his service, after the Korean War he served in Vietnam in the Signal Corps for like 10 or so years I think. He died February 17, 2017 at the age of 91, Rest In Peace Papa.🇺🇸

[@Jay_Hall]

Will, thanks for taking time to share!!! ;)

[@willm678]

Jay Hall Thanks, I’m glad you liked it. I really miss my papa and men like this man in the video really remind me of him, and I like to share his story because he lived an amazing life

[@DotaHelm]

@@willm678 3 wars huh, that's really impressive. Did he tell you about any of his experiences?

[@willm678]

DotaHelm Nope. He never talked about it, I think he saw some things in Korea and ww2 that were pretty bad and that he never forgot, but he was in an interview with some historical thing in the town he lived in (Augusta, Georgia) and in that interview he talked about when and why he joined the service and his experiences in the army.

[@DotaHelm]

@@willm678 I suppose its not on KZbin? Thanks for your reply btw.

[@williamkeith8944]

I wish my dad was alive to view these videos. He was a medic, landed D Day +1 on Omaha Beach. He was also at the Battle of the Bulge. He earned 3 Bronze Stars and lived a good life. He raised 4 kids and 4 stepkids. His name was Jack Keith.

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

“Would you care to hear about D-Day ? “ ..... chills literal chills

[@GraysonMiller69420]

Unfortunately, he passed away recently. I’m glad I got to meet him in 2021.

[@andy12328]

I wish my grandpa was still around, he experienced the slaughter first hand and one quote I will always remember him telling me is "for me to survive I had to play dead, I had to lie motionless for what seemed like hours" in reality he was only lying down for less than a minute.

[@thattv5890]

Andrew Kellerman salute to your grandpa. rip.

[@AwesomeFantasyXI]

"I didn't contribute much on D-Day". Sir, you did more than enough.

[@davidcannon7143]

My Dad was there with the 101st. We owe these men more than we could ever pay.

[@philipjfry1383]

My recently deceased uncle was in the 101st thank you for this.

[@rudylopez5060]

it is heart warming to learn that the German veteran who got injured in Operation Market Garden invited Veteran Daniel Mcbride back to Germany for a family dinner.. War is cruel.. once bitter enemies, now friends..

[@bkean5987]

Thank you for this channel. My father was a WWII vet who was in the South Pacific. He never talked about it even when I asked him how he became disabled during the war. I have always been curious about what actually happened and these stories have helped me to understand what actually happened to my father during that time and why he would never talk about it. God bless you and your mission to keep the truth alive.

[@terenceblanchette9059]

I chuckled at many of his comments, little did he realize what and how much he did. All that expected from a bunch of kids. Those pictures of him and his German friend almost broke my heart.

[@ray_ray0035]

My grandpa was in D-day too. He was apparently one of the gunners or drivers from the boat. I think during the war he lost most of his fingers on his left hand. I really need to talk to him someday, he’s 93.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

MasterPieceMakR Gaming absolutely!

[@wizardsonacid]

you ought to, im sure it'd make him happy

[@powerrbookss5402]

call him tomorrow bro

[@Not.22Man]

TIme is running out my friend. Learn from him what you can. Unfortunately, my great grandfather passed away before I was old enough to talk and understand. I only know of him what others have shared with me. Talk to your grandfather soon, I am sure he would appreciate it.

[@RoninNYC]

Talk to him right away. Record it. Save it.

[@mythicrein1703]

2 guys on opposite sides fighting a war they didnt want become friends 70 years later after having potentially combated each other. This awesome. I love these stories. I hope they're never forgotten

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

“It just shows you, the wars over.” Forgiving and befriending your past enemy. That really tells you the quality of a man. And this man is as good as they come. God bless him and everyone else who serve, past, present, and future. You are the soldiers of love and peace. Through becoming dirty and bloody you allow those who you’ve left at home and those who’ve yet to come, to live cleanly and safe. There is no greater calling than to risk oneself to save another. Not one.

[@PilgrimBangs]

I had the honor to have met Dan back about 8 years ago maybe. I worked at an RV store in NM and he was in looking to have us sell his RV. While we went through the consignment process he told me a bunch of his war experiences. He would stop in to see my from time to time when ever he came into Las Cruces. Once he brought a book about WWII, and in it is another of his stories about how he got a German Sturmgewehr off an SS he killed. There's a picture of him receiving a medal from Ike for that action. Really was an honor to have had the opportunity to hear his exploits. The man is a hero in the flesh.

[@Rex1987]

that ending bit was so touching. It's good when old enemies can meet in friendship even if we don't speak the same language. Gives hope for humankind that despite we are soo good at inventing ways to kill off each other then we a least can make pease and reconcile years after :)

[@GGG3895-d3s]

Truly amazing how they can let bygones be bygones. Went from trying to kill eachother in the war to be friends later on... war back then used to be honorable and respected.

[@TheHarberHangar]

What an amazing testimony at the end; the reconciliation of former foes, embracing and thankful just for life itself.

[@AkBirdman17]

Seriously. I remember watching the band of brothers documentary on the actual easy company soldiers. There was one commentary I will always remember, he basically said "if we weren't at war I'm sure we would be good fishing buddies" wish I find absolutely fascinating. There is such a small line between friend and enemy that will have you at each other's throats with knives and worse, all for nationalism. Friendship is such a beautiful thing but it can be so fragile.

[@johnstevens9673]

This show is absolutely EXCELLENT. I use to sit around and listen to my grandfather's WWII stories from his time in Europe and no matter how many times I heard them for years he never got tired of telling them to me and I never got tired of hearing them. In a way hearing those stories as a young man have shaped my life. He was one of the most special people in my life and I will never forget those times.

[@ViolentGamerOfficial]

I rarely leave a comment saying how good a channel is, but my friend, your channel is GOLD. I have so much respect for what you're doing here. Thank you

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Violent Gamer thank you for watching!

[@ViolentGamerOfficial]

@@MemoirsofWWII 😁

[@jetpilot3714]

@@MemoirsofWWIIFantastic channel! Excellent work! I also have been wanting to add after watching many of your videos that whoever is responsible for the editing and placing appropriate video clips in the background behind the dialogue does a superb job. God bless you!

[@justinm1319]

I am very proud to be serving in the same unit as this amazing hero. Your legacy and that of your brothers is not forgotten.

[@SasheFacts]

You videos are fantastic. The storytelling, direction, background music everything is awesome 👌

[@KikiRevenge]

I completely agree. Some of the best stuff I've ever seen. I always cry at the end of these!

[@GastonIronMaiden]

Indeed!

[@Coldfront15]

Never met my grand uncle, he was 1st ID, Omaha Beach 2nd Wave at 6:54 AM. Thank you for bringing me a piece of him.

[@jjuxe3338]

Wow... Just breathtaking! We don't know them but we owe them.... everything!

[@matthewsweet9267]

Thank you for your service! My grandpa Robert Clair Sweet, 101st, 502nd B company PIR. I wish he would have talked about the WWII but never did. He passed way about 10 years ago. RIP

[@fnln544]

I'm an army major (former non-commissioned officer who graduated officer candidate school), military police. What a true hero; you fought evil. The only school I wanted to, but was never able to attend: airborne. What a story. A true patriot; and blessings to you, Trooper!

[@bluebolt5709]

Hi mr military

[@Mark-yb1sp]

I cry every time I watch these.

[@snickletits5797]

Everyone please like these videos we need these to go viral

[@Iamibee_21]

Guys if you watched all the videos you will notice this is one of the happiest man to talk about his experience in ww2 I am from Nigeria 🇳🇬 but I want to say THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@Hongobogologomo]

They're the greatest generation, not for their ideologies or their economies, not for their religions or their genders, but because they were boys who didn't even think to question the call to action. Take Mr. McBride Jr., he see's paratroopers and he has a fear of heights, he thinks this is a stupid idea, yet he goes and does it anyway simply because he was curious of it. That bravery, that fearlessness of the future, that is why they were the Golden Era.

[@suckstofall]

brother our generation is no differen't,

[@InfidelProductionz]

@james crowe Either your crazy or trolling.

[@anthanth316]

Very true. Those men and women were the bravest I've ever heard of. War today is fought by ppl who fight for notoriety. I'm a vet an I won't tell my stories. They are for me to live with what we do as soldiers is for all of man an women. My buddies didn't die for movie rights they died for you Americans.. maby ppl should look at the things they don't understand an try to think what would I have done. But to these men thank you an good bless.

[@kevinduddy2286]

My dad was in ww11 ,, he's 91 and still goen, only talks about a few things of it,,,. I wish I could see threw his eyes and know his memories,,,,,. Love u dad !!!!!!!

[@Jay_Hall]

My uncle was with the 82nd,,and his story coincides with all this brave man has said.

[@pawerRanjerah]

I have nothing but respect for these guys. I don't think I can do what they did in a 1000 years. Thank you sir

[@getrektm87yearsago29]

I’d love to get my great uncle on this. He landed on the beaches of Normandy as reinforcements, and saw his campaign bring him all the way to the Battle of the Bulge. I don’t know his full story but I know he was a tank Sargent in the thick of the fighting and received one of the highest military honors in France. It would be incredible to hear his full story since I don’t get to see him much.

[@Rich-rp9xy]

can you ask him if he could do an interview with these guys?

[@kristnovoselic9314]

Getrektm8 yes please ask him I would love to hear more!

[@lyanevangelista8449]

I would love to hear his story. Go on! 👐

[@isaigarcia394]

Please do man

[@anthonygiarrusso4312]

One of the best god damn stories I've ever heard in my life. God bless this man

[@pedro55845]

Wow as someone who knows ww2 by heart and loves history and curious about the 1920-1970 generation of war conflict this the best channel I ever come by

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Simply Era thank you for your support and for watching!

[@gmanm1907]

It’s sure is rare to talk to some of these old guys and it’s also a true blessing to see them and thank them for their service. They may be old but when ever I see a vet I look up to them in awe and find my self going up to them shaking their hand saying thank you

[@paytontailfeathers6044]

“Just shows you the war’s over.”

[@jakecozzz5371]

Daniel McBride Jr = America !! Great sense of humor even during his darkest moments!!! Respect

[@BM205]

Truly the greatest generation.I can listen to these brave men's stories for hours.

[@davidolson9434]

Remarkable, living history from these vet's who we can learn from. They are getting older & less of them with each passing year.

[@GinoBtheman]

I met a man named Ed Pepping, he was a medic in the 101st airborne “Easy Company”. Next to my grandfather who fought in Japan, he was the greatest man whom I ever met. May he Rest In Peace

[@anthonymiglieri6181]

You met a guy from easy wow there must’ve been the amazing stories that he could tell firsthand because yeah we saw band of brothers and that easy company but not the real ones telling the stories first hand for hours upon end. Man that is really cool

[@ohnoitisnt666]

These interviews are so important and these men and what they did should never be forgotten.

[@juang8932]

"You'd cared hear about D-Day?" Badass that gave me the chills 👍

[@patrichewismeijer9466]

God bless. Thank you for your service. My grandfather served in Indonesia. We live in Holland. Miss him every day.

[@JackYoung28]

This guy has my kind of humor....dark. “I became Sargent through process of elimination”. Sad, but it is funny at the same time.

[@minorcek]

Subscriber #70,595 I'm grateful as all hell to have the privilege to listen to the stories of these honorable men. Thanks to them, I get to listen to them while relaxing on a peaceful sunny day. I think we all take that for granted way too often Damn. Those last words of his are powerful

[@oldcremona]

Holy smokes, just found this channel, you are excellent at what you do, really fine stuff. Keep up the good work. My Dad is a 97 year old veteran, he was a RM1C on the CL-8 USS Detroit. His stories aren't quite that dramatic since he spent all his time taking code and sending code but I'm very grateful for his service.

[@jaredgreenier7996]

I have met Mr. McBride in person. What an honor.

[@ryanmichaud1065]

I will be on the beaches of D-Day exactly 75 years from when it happened... can’t wait to see first hand was these brave men went through. God bless 🇺🇸

[@kristiangameplay6534]

Why so low views, this stories deserve million views. People must appreciate real war stories like this, thanks for the testimonies and service. My two grandfathers also fought in WW2. One for Yugoslav-Partisans and the other fought for Italian Armi and he was captured by Russians in Greece. He didn't want to fight for Italians, but our region was occupied by the Italian Empire from 1920 to 1943 and my second grandfather was older than the other, so he had to serve a military term for Italians in 39-42 in 42 was captured by the Russians, But the younger grandfather he was just 17 and communist partisans came at night in november of 43' and wants to take the older son, but his older brother one week earlier escape in Italy like a political refugee through the super protected border by Nazies, when Italy capitulated, our region in Slovenia fell under the German command, but Italy in that days was under Allies controle. And then they took the second older son and this was my grandfather (my mom's father) he fought for communists for 2 years and almost on the finish of the war februar 1945, he was wounded in a lower left leg, when he came at home the mother didn't recognized him. But the story is not finished, all two grandfathers survive the war. One survive the wound, but the other survive the Russian Gulag for 3 and a half years in and ain't was easy, he want send home after TITO, sign friendship with Russia, he came home in 1946 and in 1948 my father born :) Communist did a very disgusting thing to my partisan grandfather, when communists take the power, they took all private properties of every person in country. My grandfather wasn't in a member of a communist party and he was taken with force to fight on a communist side and he even take a bullet for them, but they for gratefulness, they take everything from him, lands, forests and one house and they give his things to someone high ranking communist officer and this greatly affected him, he never again respected communists. He wants to kill a high ranking communist who take him away everything, but his wife convinced him to not to do this nonsense, he will be later killed 100% or he must leave the country with a pregnant wife, they was waiting for a birth of my mother :) Sorry, i typed too much, but this is a very short story, my grandfathers told me a loot how it was

[@Eric_P2823]

The last part where he talked about meeting up with the German soldier is amazing

[@kitchens1970]

I weep for future generations, war is not a desired in any situation. But these are true heroes that will be missed.

[@fredburchett1854]

Hats off and heavy hearts for the greatest generation mankind will ever know. Thank you sincerely for your service. Your generation will live forever in the stories, we will be certain to teach our children of your sacrifice.

[@robstark6899]

I sure miss Dan. He was the best story teller and the funniest guy to talk to. RIP my friend.

[@isaakdlg1737]

Beautiful story, it began with war and ended in friendship.

[@benisaten]

My god I can only imagine the horror. May they all be remembered forever. Respects forever from 🇨🇦

[@dmitchell_21]

I want to enlist in the airborne as well, thank you for your service and for all of the sacrifices you had to make.

[@suckstofall]

do it, you'll never regret it

[@knutdergroe9757]

There is, Those that dare, There is, Those that regret. Chase the dream, Or always miss it....... Always finish what you start, And remember you volunteered.

[@dmitchell_21]

Knut Der Große 🙏🏻

[@vailble8103]

I was Airborne Infantry, dont reach for the ground lol

[@scottndawn]

my destiny would have been better off as a marine. My dad was 101st Vietnam 67-69. Told me to never join

[@tomobrien3557]

Memoirs is amazingly effective in their short video's presented . Good for you . In each one you get a view of what it was like for our soldiers. Thank you for keeping their memory alive and vivid . I am going to recommend Memoirs to my young grandsons . One is into film making . He may enjoy watching Memoirs very much. I am a big fan now. GOD BLESS YOU FOLKS FOR YOUR GREAT WORK HERE WITH MEMOIRS . Tom O'Brien

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you Tom!

[@drummer8713]

This is one of my favorite channels because you are keeping history alive. It's nice to hear first-hand stories of what happened and what they experienced.

[@kakan147]

Truly an amazing story. All the episodes I've seen so far have been amazing, they bring tears in my eyes since the contributions these soldiers have done for the sake of defending the freedom and humanity are indescribable. War is hell, and i hope that no one ever have to experience it.

[@jamiev2159]

Amen! Love these videos, I’m 20 and live in Belgium, and everything I go in the Ardennes I get reminded of the war by al the memorials that stand beside the road, I was always fascinated by the two wars fought in my homecountry, I respect all the man who fought and die in the terible wars and I love how you sorta bring in back to life so it won’t be forgetten, BIG THUMBS UP for these videos

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Jamie V thanks thank you for commenting and for watching!!

[@LaminarSound]

Just wow.... the ending there had me weeping at my desk. It boggles the mind that humans can do such awful things to humans. But it also boggles the mind how two men who went through such absolute hell 80 years ago, fighting against eachother, can hug eachother and respect eachother so much. Quite amazing and quite beautiful. Thanks so much for making this video series. Im so thankful for these men and what they did. Its been so long, but we still benefit TODAY from their sacrifice.

[@CSCOTT]

Thank you Mr. Mcbride for sharing. Very interesting story especially meeting that German soldier 👌

[@johnlong9655]

I was in the v.a. yesterday and noticed an old lady with a Walker, had to be in her 90's and another older women helping her and she had to be in her 70's. I started talking to the old lady I said "hey darlin ! , where did you serve?" and she said she was a nurse in Normandy. I wanted to ask her more questions but her name was called and she had to go see her care giver and I said to her "thank you for your service", and shook her precious little hand and i thought how many wounded men she had touched with it and how many she helped.. god bless her, she was so charming..

[@cdorsey15yt81]

This is amazing stuff. I’ve watched 3 episodes and it reminds me of the incredible sacrifice our veterans gave us. I’m 29 and haven’t even sniffed combat so can’t imagine what our soldiers went through. Grateful forever though.

[@crasaiden1650]

What he said at the end when he met the German and how they meet annually, just wow. That's a beautiful thing. We are all humans.

[@nujacordep1686]

What a way to make a new friend. “Buddies from way back”😂 I guess you could say that 😂.

[@webbit1518]

These guys are tougher then i will ever be...I been watching these videos all day on this channel...and im literally tired of crying.

[@ak8861]

This channel needs so much more attention.

[@bluecomet1109]

What baffles me is that these legendary men don't even realize how incredible they are, just another day in the office for them but amazing history of courage and valor to us..mind blowing

[@jeffperry8745]

You sir...are a warrior!! A true AMERICAN!! Thank you for living the life you have lived \ survived \ endured!! Your amazing sir!! Never forget what you all sacrificed!!!

[@RDMash]

Thanks Josh. Keep these great men in ALL our memories by keeping the memoirs of WWII ON KZbin for everyone to enjoy and learn from.

[@bondcast3630]

We’re almost out of time to hear from these hero’s, keep doing this amazing work.

[@johnroberts9845]

Its spelt Heroes.🤯

[@wyndorphstormcrow8372]

These guys really and truly were the greatest generation, I have nothing but respect for what they did.

[@RealGyoukai]

A lot of vets from Ohio proud to be in the state 💪🏾

[@brayden4170]

Matthew Mason yep there’s one near me who was in the 82nd on D-Day

[@xokam]

Jake paul

[@killakilla9203]

Amazing story what a legend

[@outsidein4459]

Greetings from the UK. You're all heros. Thank you for your service.

[@thejtd21]

I'm so thankful for channels, directors, and volunteers that record the memories and history of our amazing veterans. The next generations beyond us will truly be thankful for this archive of history.

[@jrblanke]

Thanks for your hard work! I'm 32 and my grandpa was in WWII (3rd infantry, communications). If you every need anything in Raleigh, NC. Let me know. Amazing videos!

[@Robidub]

Honestly him and the german solder becoming friends brought tears to my eyes. Shows how sick and wrong war is. Human life is beautiful. When our nations leaders try and tell us people aren't that's when they need to stop being out leaders. Really enjoy these thank you.

[@thomaskennedy3992]

This one was great all these guys have such huge hearts

[@ManyLegs]

101st will never be forgotten