The Black Swallow Of Death - Eugene Bullard

[@the_fat_electrician]

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Tibor Rubin, Hungarian Holocaust survivor and US Medal of Honor recipient in the Korean War who trolled the commies when he was a POW

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Bro, you're a legend-while the rest of the internet churns out ragebait, you're over here running a full-blown serotonin production line. Listening to you is like watching Independence Day when was 10 years old.

[@donaldliverance2597]

An oddly perfect description

[@orppranator5230]

I knew battleship/pacific rim when I was young, but that works too.

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​@@keithb6717What is L about enjoying content? You weirdos really just hate life huh lmao. Hope it gets better for you lil guy.

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Will always love the Hornet because of that movie.

[@houseofgoodandevil]

I actually wrote the screenplay “Bullard.” We’ve been trying to get the film made for 15 years. We are currently putting The Black Swallow comic together as well as a Bullard postage stamp. His life is amazing and this video left plenty out

[@jbsulls]

What do you need.

[@houseofgoodandevil]

@@jbsullswell, it’s a big budget film. His story goes through several decades as a period piece. Period pieces are expensive. The film has been listed as in development for years. The script is currently with Obama’s production company. It’s a great script that has won several screenplay awards, but for some reason it’s not hitting. This is why we are doing the comic book and stamp, to generate interest and hopefully that lights the fire. Thanks for your interest. Blu de Golyer

[@Vanayr]

@@houseofgoodandevilthe joys of financing. At the screening for my father’s 1st film, an exec at Republic told him he was brave (the film was autobiographical) and when my father asked why, the exec replied “self financing the film without distribution nailed down” 😂

[@michaelwoodby5261]

Honestly he sounds more like a miniseries kind of guy.

[@derekelliott6098]

I got a hookup at Crown (Random House) publishing in NY.

[@Jarl4ad]

You have single handedly brought forgotten American hero's stories to our attention and I can't thank you enough for it. Much blessings to you and yours

[@Hawkido]

Except, he is also a French hero. France is the only country that has sent their soldiers and sailors to American soil to die for us.

[@burnburn645]

@@Hawkido i just started the video and this intrigues tf outta me. i cant recall any of this.

[@djr2078]

French hero!! What is wrong with you people!??

[@fritz1990]

Amen.

[@diabolicalfox]

He wasn't American though? He left America to go fight for France. He's a French hero, America has no right to claim him. They actively drove him out

[@figtreeprophecy]

I'm 70. Never learned any of this. What a fascinating legend. My God, how great are some of our unsung heros. Thank You for the introduction!

[@cmarch1974]

As a black man and a veteran I truly appreciate this I've watched every one of your videos and I will continue to do so

[@jameslopez5652]

Man, I couldn't agree with you more. How I have never heard of this man is crazy. Love learning about these great people in our history. Makes me feel so inadequate in my service.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

​@jameslopez5652 , never think you're inadequate in your service. From someone that was never able to serve due to medical reasons. You've done one of the hardest things to do. Sign on the dotted line to protect your country at all costs. The advances in fighting from WWI to today are beyond most of our comprehension. The things that service personnel such as Mr. Bullard did. Paved the way to your service. Keep up the great work. Thank you both for your service.

[@jameslopez5652]

@@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747 Knowing others had rougher times at it than myself helps somewhat. You know how we men are. Always, well there is always someone who had it worse. I served my career on submarines. Being 6'6" in the submarine service didn't jive well. Funny enough I tried the Marines, and the Army, but was turned down because of tattoos below my sleeveline (pre 9/11 rule) I had a very distinguished career in my own right to be honest, but the men of the past proved themselves in some terribly brutal combat. Retired now. I have 9 service related disabilities, Nine and the VA only awarded me a total of 90% haha. I was paralyzed for a few months from 3 failed fusion @ l5/s1, which forced me to retire. Wanted to go warrant. Sucks man. Chief Electronics Technician Submarines (SS/IDW) Hooyah!

[@jameslopez5652]

@@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747 Oh, and add to that, that apparently no one wants to touch me for work with a 10' pole. That or the HR people down here in Jax, FL just hate military, disabled vets or don't read any emails/resume.

[@Michigander79]

It’s like that everywhere, it might have something to do with the indoctrination camps, I mean colleges. Who knows really.

[@seangambone8534]

"Don't fret, honey, it's easy." That's beautiful. Absolutely.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Unabashed tears at that point.. So many GOOD men forgotten... Thank God TFE is bringing his story to light!!

[@dvlaserworks]

The one time that you want a "heart" button....

[@Chef-vg4pu]

❤️…. I was crying 57-year-old plumber……

[@RaheemFriedRice]

To an author who absolutely intended on being the one to receive his last words correctly as a lifelong asthmatic5000 what a way to leave this breath away completes me being at peace with not being able to breathe

[@rdf4315]

If there was one thing Eugene Bullard could say before he took his final breath, is that it was a life well lived.

[@jareddegraw8719]

Eugene Ballard, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Dan Daly, Jake McNeice, Joe Medicine Crow and many others are brought back to life by your funny, imaginative and well researched stories about how these amazing men lived their lives to the fullest. THESE are the new American Folk Tales!

[@EricBrown-s4r]

Hero’s.

[@mikenichols9475]

Awesome people for sure

[@lisvalerio2453]

right you are, sir

[@privatecookie29]

Eugene should not be counted amongs them as he is french. Americans have no right to claim him.

[@blazingangel5463]

@@privatecookie29 Doesn't matters. He was born American

[@seatedliberty]

1) I always thought the black swallow of death referred to licorice flavored Jagermeister, and 2) you are my favorite history teacher ever- watching your channel is like getting a degree with a history major and a profanity minor.

[@donaldwert7137]

Thank you for rescuing people like Eugene Bullard from obscurity.

[@steveh4521]

As the French President bear hugs Eugene Bullard: "All of France owes you a great debt" and "Don't Fret Honey it's easy" made me cry. That hit me. I wasn't expecting that. Eugene Bullard, You'll never hear it. However, Thank you for your service.

[@doxx2265]

With the amount of views this video will get and new people now knowing of him, if there’s any form of afterlife, Eugene heard it.

[@CCISolitude]

Right? So glad it wasn't just me!

[@CCISolitude]

@@doxx2265 That's a mighty fine thought!

[@josephhyland8904]

Yep. It got a bit dusty here at that.

[@jbsulls]

He hears it. I promise you that.

[@KiloIndia]

In this polarized environment it's nice to just to sit down and listen to a great story about an awesome dude, no politics, no bs, just a good story.

[@John-mf6ky]

Isn't it? 😊

[@kidd7583]

Amen, You're absolutely right about that

[@MrTahoeBob]

IMNSHO - a story is a story, this is history come to life, greater than any story could be. Because in the end, there's a hero, and in this case, one I knew nothing about but now wish were my friend.

[@cdzrocks]

​@@MrTahoeBobperfectly stated my friend, simply perfect.

[@phydeux]

I'm just appalled that none of my history teachers ever mentioned Bullard. He's practically the main character of all main characters and I'd never heard of him until tonight.

[@44hashbrowns]

What an absolute legend for putting the Bobby Boucher “now that’s what I call high quality H2O” in this 😂

[@yoface2537]

You may not have achieved as much as these men but something tells me that their spirits are eternally grateful to you for telling their stories

[@teamcybr8375]

Back in the day, there were those who made their living traveling around and telling stories everywhere they went. Now, we have folks like Nick who spread the stories in other ways! My only regret is that it means I won't run into him telling these stories at a bar

[@yoface2537]

@@teamcybr8375 You could just track him down (this is a joke)

[@jbsulls]

@@teamcybr8375 Maybe not a bar. But maybe also at one of the shows he and the Unsubscribe boys do.

[@ChibiTails]

@@teamcybr8375 So you're saying he's....a bard?

[@GSmith-cd6ct]

“All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard” is a great book!

[@stevemcclendon9297]

Thanks for the suggestion, definitely will check it out

[@brettbaker8357]

Incredible title

[@MarioHernandez-dp3lz]

I'm gonna go buy it. Thanks for that.

[@sincityrenegade7761]

Thank you. Absolutely cant wait to read this book.

[@smotherytable39]

45:25 IM NOT CRYING, ITS JUST THE RAIN I SWEAR

[@smotherytable39]

THEN HIS END, GOD

[@kencoon2472]

Me too

[@13lbaseball]

Damn onion cutting ninjas got me I swear

[@psykotisyinc]

Fuck I was just going to say the same thing haha

[@jeffreyjames100]

me too

[@benyoung6655]

Yeah…. I straight up cried watching this…. Especially at the end. As far as “Doing something with YOUR life”, you are you apparently just don’t realize it…. You’re immortalizing these men and women’s memory in a way that virtually everyone can understand and what’s more, you’re giving people of new generations and old heroes to model themselves after. Essentially, providing hope in a world that is often portrayed as hopeless. The power to guide via heroic tales combined with giving people hope for sometimes impossible outcomes has changed the course of history, many times over. You are doing more with your life than I think you realize…. While having fun doing it!?!

[@leoncepierre3963]

Thank you covering Eugene Bullard. He has been my hero since I first read about him when I was a teenager. I am 60 now and have yet to see anyone top this man. Not his accomplishments, but the reason why he performed them. He took, " Do not go gentle into that good night...Rage, rage against the dying of the light" to heart, and he started when he was eight years old.

[@Donald-ky2fg]

I know right! What a badass. Absolute monster gentleman.

[@Donald-ky2fg]

Makes me want to be a better man.

[@Daren-Law]

Now, I am curious as to what happened to his family and other people in the story. Wow. What a bad ass man!

[@brigidtheirish]

Wish we learned about guys like *him* when I was a kid instead of plastering Martin Luther King Jr.'s face all over the walls every year. You'd think him and Harriet Tubman were the only black people to do anything in all of history.

[@vavinecetti]

Thank you for connecting such an incredible story to one of my favorite lines in poetry.

[@blau2034]

As a young German whose great-grandfather and his brother both served on the western front in WWI, I want to pay respect to this brave man. Thank you for sharing his incredible story and I am glad he survived the war. We Germans had Elo Wilhelm Sambo, a black Cameroonian who served in the German Army during WWI and was highly decorated but is nearly forgotten today. He was brought to Germany as a 5 yo orphan, managed to join the Prussian Army, made it into the Kaisers personal regiment, was godfathered by the Kaiser himself (thus the middle name), fought on the Eastern and Western Front, received two Iron Crosses, was wounded and finally fought alongside the Ottomans where he was captured and released in 1919. After the war he became a famous musician at German Carnivals, worked at luxury hotels and rejoined the German cavalry. He was one of only 5-10 black men who served in the imperial German army in Europe and the former Kaiser in exile sent a memorial wreath to Sambo’s funeral when he died peacefully in 1933.

[@trevorkendall4720]

Thank you, for the history 🇩🇪

[@caranconarroe-pearson2954]

Fascinating - Thank you

[@coppertopv365]

I'd certainly like watching a video on him. 🫡

[@williammills5597]

We celebrate our war hero’s in America. It’s our way of honoring, and never forgetting them. That’s the promise we make to our fallen. It’s good to see other people from other countries celebrating their war hero’s accomplishments, their victories, their medals, their life and sad endings. We were at war with each other at this time in history. We are now friends, it’s all water under the bridge, and we can all celebrate amazing soldiers, with incredible talent. 👏👏👏

[@williamminamoto.7535]

Thank you.. this Visio was extra ordinary.. repeated it.. all of Nicks history lessons are excellent.. in 2 months going on 80.. there are fine history videos.. Nick’s especially fills the gap that I wanted as a small child.. Now.. your further information.. wow.. we.had the all black Red Tails.. P51’s.. who never lost a B17..😊👍🎤🌎🏠

[@ianbailey6777]

Dude it takes a lot to move me. The end of this actually brought tears to my eyes. This was an amazing story.

[@DutchTraveler]

Same here. These stories always make me think: “my only goal is to be able to hold a candle to the people in these stories”.

[@Skip-h3s]

I know, right

[@Flash_Flood44]

Same here

[@jro341]

There are a lot in the same boat as you @ianbailey.

[@woofwoof5658]

I was teary eyed for a good 3 minutes

[@greghavens7679]

As pointed out over and over again in comments on many of your videos... YOU have spread knowledge and wisdom to countless viewers. With the absurd state of our educational systems, the intentional avoidance and often negative portrayal of our historic figures, you stand out as a beacon in a sea of darkness. Keep the lights on brother, you're doing great!

[@greglemrow3917]

"... but he is the main character ..." seems to basically sum up Bullard's entire life.

[@Danheron2]

Lol footnote things he did would be the highlight of other people’s lives, even as a bar and gym owner he became wildly famous

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

He was absolutely the main character in the story of his life but he kept putting other people first. Truly an amazing man.

[@Sion359]

Under no circumstances ever think you have done nothing. You have kept these mens stories alive. It would be a shame if they were forgotten to the sands of time. You may not believe it, but every video you do not only brings to light heroes of a bygone era but also brightens the day of every person on your channel. Please keep doing what you do, brother.

[@josephhyland8904]

Bravo! Very well said and absolutely spot on.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Well said, without people who teach history, the legacies of great men fade into obscurity.

[@ASupremeTabbo]

This is genuinely one of the best stories you have ever told, and Eugene Bullard is someone that should absolutely be taught about. Tbank you for the video, Chubby Electon Guy

[@colemanjr]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@danielchaves2228]

@@ASupremeTabbo i cried it is a damn good one

[@simpli_histori]

Why doesn’t Hollywood make stories about people like this?

[@danielchaves2228]

@ because every time they try to fuck it up. No one believes it. Just tell the story as it is. Who cares what they believe

[@FeyTheBin]

​​@@simpli_histori Because much like other great heroes, Hollywood would ruin it for the sake of "realism."

[@herbieschwartz9246]

I wish that I had a history teacher like you. They just "taught" names, dates, places, yatta, yatta,. You tell that story with associations, relevance, details that make me think and feel the history. You also tell the history that they would never tell.

[@philwhite3760]

I first heard of Eugene bullard at San Diego air and space museum when I was in the Air Force mid 1980s. When i asked my colleagues about him no-one knew especially my Black coworkers... Even when it was black history month. I recently made a request to the committee that decides whom to honor during the black history presentations that Eugene bullard is honored. Thank you Nick, now i have facts to back up my request. Well-done

[@Woody_Florida]

Very cool that you're going to share this great story when you saw the opportunity.

[@geezescopildo895]

So you think it's ok to claim this person as an American hero, the country he ran away from as a young teen. He was in the French army and flew planes for the French for a few months got in trouble and was back in the French Army. He fought the nazi during ww2, was injured shipped to the US and never have the resources to return to France.

[@caseyb65]

@@geezescopildo895I get where you’re coming from but you are certainly overthinking this. It’s simple. The allies hated communism and were fighting against it.

[@lordpumpkinhead265]

@@geezescopildo895 He was born in America and lived out the rest of his days in America. He might not have done all the cool things that he did while living here, but he deserves to be honored by America just as much as he's honored in France. Also, put some damn respect on his name. You're only listing a very small amount of the things he did while in France.

[@ealtar]

hope it goes well, not to rain on a well deserved parade the fact that you have to request and it's not already done at the FOUNDING is ... concerning ... and telling

[@Menuki]

This really pisses me off at Hollywood. We get revised history movies like “Woman King” and Netflix “Cleopatra” that lie to make ppl more glorious than what they really were and ignore the magnificent epic of this man’s life. For as much as they want to make shit up in history, Hollywood has no right to deem his story too unbelievable

[@Emily-gy2ef]

Write this into a screenplay and you have a loooooong movie or series!

[@DefinitelyNotReal627]

@@Emily-gy2ef The movie would have to be like 10 hours long to do it all justice. Better as a series.

[@stephenrodgers5672]

They did the same thing with Desmond Dawes.

[@poorwotan]

You'd need at minimum 5 actors to play him (kid, teen, mid 20's, mid 40's, and late 50's); and that's with aging. Yikes...

[@dizzyrick7653]

The problem is that this man was, well, a man. In order for the woke to want to do something for someone, the need to be higher on the progressive stack, which means it's gotta be a woman. And it's *such* a big deal for them that if no women fit the bill, they'll make them up entirely. Also, cultural appropriation is fine so long as it's them doing it.

[@nzed99]

"Don't fret honey, It's easy." This has to be one of the hardest phrases ever uttered at the end of an incredible life. Truly an amazing story.

[@masonborden5594]

What started as youtube shorts about funny planes and wierd weapon systems turned into a docuseries that preserves the stories of our worlds heroes. People that by name are forgotten but have touched more lives than can be counted. And you bring their names out of the dust to remind us, fantasy is great with its heroes and myths. But nothing compares to the courage, heart, honor, love and integrity of the real heroes we have. This mans life reads like a myth told to remind future generations that when the world is flooded with darkness, heroes will rise. And somehow its true. Somehow when america beat and bled for hate, it gifted a hero to the people that helped us ever become free to begin with. And they in turn gave him back to us, just a man and so much more. Never stop nick, the world cannot be allowed to forget the lengends. Thank you for keeping their lights burning. For reminding us that these people existed. Lived, loved, died. Thank you.

[@bethtysor5027]

You put into words what we all feel but don't know how to express so eloquently...thank you.

[@jrmfsu]

Brilliantly said!!!

[@Mojo-Beans]

How in the heck is there not a movie, a mini-series, a comic book line, etc about Eugene Bullard!? I heard the story about him a long time ago, and I had almost forgot. This man doesn't get attention he deserves. Absolute legend.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

screw a mini-series this man deserves a show with a minimum of three seasons

[@matthewcox7985]

Much like Audie Murphy, they'd have to leave out or tone down the most unbelievable stuff!

[@DFVaun]

Seems like the media doesn't like heroes

[@JimmyJamesJ]

There is. It's French.

[@gryphenicedancer8796]

​​@@matthewcox7985 . Could you imagine Eugene and Audie teaming up in their 20s? A team of 2 men that would put comic book heroes to shame!

[@uncatchable1148]

As funny as it is to say, that you haven't reached a level of epicness as Eugene Bullard, I'd argue that you have also done something incredible. With your reach in KZbin, you have single handedly passed on the tales of forgotten heroes to the next generation, and reminded everyone of the sacrifices these men and others took to achieve what we have today. Which in of itself, is pretty badass to me! :)

[@pmc2999]

It is the storytellers who are tasked with telling the stories of our heroes and keeping our history alive. Without the storytellers we lose the most important part of ourselves.

[@TheeTwanSolo]

This video is something I needed today, and it instills a great deal of pride in me not only as a black man from the south but a human being. I'm about to sit my 10 year old son and 11 year old nephew down to watch this. I'm both extremely proud to have learned of this man but I'm also saddened because this is the first time I've heard his name in my life. Thank you so much, Fat Electrician, for sharing this.

[@LegendSpencer]

Just sent it to my 11 yr old son and 13 yr old nephew lol, and my brothers and dad lol. This is the best story in history

[@reneewagler1967]

I’ve always loved history but, I never liked the way it was taught. You bring these true, mostly obscure, people and events to life in such an awesome, funny way. Can’t imagine how much time and effort it takes to put these videos together, but they’re outstanding and I thank you bringing them together for people to learn some history and enjoy it! Absolutely love ALL of your videos! Keep up the great work!🇺🇸

[@joshmccoy1522]

Wow. I teared up when you mentioned the President of France embracing him. Finally, some proper recognition. Thanks, Nic.

[@JGM1800]

Sir you missed the point of his entire life, wasn’t about recognition it was doing what you believe in to the fullest.

[@vincedibona4687]

@JGM1800 The man said he teared up when he heard about that and you have to try and put him down and tell him he missed the point. YOU missed his point, sir. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JGM1800]

@@vincedibona4687 snowflake 1st I referred to him as sir, 2nd he did totally miss the entire point which obviously did also

[@colewest7096]

The president thing started getting me, but the last words part had me pause the video for a bit to recover.

[@andrewhamop6665]

I believe someone is truly dead when their name is spoken for the last time. Your videos are a national treasure, and I thank you for shedding light on these criminally unheard of heros.

[@tearstoneactual9773]

I wonder if we can get this vid put into the Library of Congress archives.

[@Keeli129]

He won an animal...are e sure he was not secretly a Marine 😂

[@Hawkido]

Marines could only wish he were also a Marine. He was what every Marine aspires to be. Badass in every way. Some of our marines pull it off, this guy had to borrow a country first.

[@WillVogt]

SFMF

[@ateufel5759]

S.MutherFuckenFi.

[@brettbaker8357]

Hahaha I see you also watch every single one of Fat Electrician videos too 😂😂

[@kevintemple245]

He was a Legionnaire, the French equivalent.

[@chadscatharsis3287]

I can't count how many FE videos but at 52 this one hit EVERY fuckin emotion!! And I have never said "WHAT" at my TV screen more times maybe ever! What an absolute LEGEND!!! And as always top notch story telling!!!

[@ediemarie13]

My father in law was a munitions expert in the China-Burma theatre in WWII. I would love to hear more about that part of that war since I wasn't blessed to have met the man who we named our oldest son after.

[@ianmcmillan5887]

RIP too a real one 🫡🫡

[@kryhavoc]

What was his name, if I may ask?

[@ediemarie13]

@@kryhavoc James Orvin Young. I do know that he had earned a Purple Heart, but I don't know what for.

[@kryhavoc]

@@ediemarie13 Thank you! He sounds like he was a great man.

[@atomicbaboon1329]

Might I recommend a channel called HardThrasher? He's a historical documentary channel and has done loads on that theatre. He has a specific style of humour but can't recommend enough.

[@yoboyblitz]

@ The Fat Electrician, Thank you for shining the spotlight on a black American/French hero. Who just like Marquis de Lafayette showed up for America during our Revolutionary War, Eugene Bullard showed up for France during both World Wars. We must never forget the struggle and sacrifice of the people who shed blood for our freedoms 🫡

[@ravenhurst00]

I cheered for this man as you told this story, then failed to hold back tears. Thank you.

[@razvanpetrut9771]

I was holding back tears at the end too😢😢😢

[@brianmaynard7320]

You're not the only one, good sir.. That kind of dedication DESERVES the shedding of tears..

[@richardmardis2492]

Yep, me too. This Air Force brat had watery eyes 🫡❤️

[@hazardousroo]

Nah, you might have the same problem I have. A sudden infestation of onion cutting ninjas.

[@richardmardis2492]

@ 🤣🤣🫡

[@VorlonAngel]

Bro, thank you for this!!! Having grown up in Southeast Texas during the 60's and 70's (I am now 62) this is one thing that was definitely not taught in our history classes when WW1 was covered. Your stories are valuable and important to bring to light those persons and events that were, for whatever reason, not told. Please keep up your great work!!!👍

[@sublis939]

Almost dies like a couple of dozen of times and just keeps on going. Dude is basically; what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.

[@chiefkeef74]

The moment you mentioned "jazz musician" i knew it was gonna be one America's underrated black heroes.

[@oz_jones]

The thumbnail didn't clue you in?

[@gumbygomes3278]

Or the title?

[@Avtomat4774]

I wish "they" hadn't brought this to a point where anytime I see a legit American hero who happens to be black, I assume it's astroturfed; yet here we are. They deserve better than that.

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

​@@Avtomat4774astroturfed?

[@metroidhunter965]

@@gumbygomes3278 OP could have just had auto play on and this was somewhere on their queue. Like while they were driving, working, studying, shopping…

[@cjcallahan96]

I’m in tears over the president of France giving him a hug 😭 what a special moment. If time machines are invented in my timeline I’m requesting to go back to that moment

[@ealtar]

ofcourse it was Charles de Gaulle

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Really? That's what you would choose? 😂

[@andrewtarnowicz]

One of the biggest reasons I love this channel is that you have taken up the cause of telling the untold stories of true badass people and you tell those stories so well. As someone who found the untold story of a WW2 veteran family member, what you are doing is more important than you may ever know.

[@blackhorsecavalry]

I'm not sure why, but the "I'm not crying, your crying" meme comes to mind. Thank you for introducing many thousands of people to this man. I'll be back when the swelling is down.

[@ShadowcZ-pu9gl]

Don't ever stop doing what you do, these stories NEED to be remembered.

[@michaelyounke6924]

I had the privilege of speaking via the comment section on KZbin and he was talking about a Vietnam chopper pilot called “Dustoff” who performed miracles and saved our guys while putting enemies in their place, that is in a red smear on the battlefield. He ultimately gave his life while saving our guys. Respect. I told his son who was going by Son of Dustoff your channel and told him you’d be the perfect person to do something on his dad. In case he’s too modest I am not. PLEASE give it a look? I’d love to see it on here as would your many fans or bros who like true heroes. I’m a HUGE FAN KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO!! Respect and thanks for your service.

[@1911Drew]

This will be one of your most memorable podcasts. I was pleasing ignorant of this truly incredible man until now. Thank you so much for bringing this man’s life to light. Your heart is in the right place. Thanks for putting the video up.

[@marvelfanalliance7725]

The way you explain some of these men's stories, it's hard to hold back tears. What an incredible human being.

[@fyreantz2555]

Dude...I got all choked up at the end... it was off the chain...

[@SA12String]

That $2000 bet Eugene won is equivalent to over $61,000 today. Hell of a win. Great video. I'm crying here.

[@connorschmidt4175]

PERFECT TIMING

[@William43275]

I was thinking about watching a video and look what popped up!

[@dacetyler6642]

We are quite timely here

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Ya - bored AF at the in-laws! They are great people, but all women.

[@Usainblob]

couldn’t say it better myself

[@ronaldamesjr.7125]

Absolutely Agree Smiling like a raccoon eaten shit!

[@jackr2287]

A credit to the French president also, for knowing his country's heroes so well that he at a glance picked out Eugene Bullard in a room.

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

My Father passed away this year on the day We were hit by hurricane Helene, (Sept, 27, 2024). We were holding hands when he died, and this story brought more tears to my eyes. As a combat veteran and former police officer, I get it. His plot armor is truly amazing. Thank you for another awesome story about yet another amazing person.

[@toddlosure4793]

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there brother.

[@D-earlybird]

I'm a disabled veteran and this is one of the best life stories.❤ Love you guys!

[@rellis881]

thank you... thank you one million times. I will watch this many more times. I said that I wouldn't shed tears, I lost that battle. I can't thank you enough, so I'm going to thank you again. as of 57-year-old black man, I just got the role model that I didn't even know I needed, you just gave me the childhood hero that I was never given, and I still can't thank you enough for this.

[@xnamyeknomx]

WOW! Literally holding back tears watching this!! Thank you for bringing this amazing man’s story to life! Humble through it all. Definitely someone to look up to, and model after.

[@BgyPntSkyFury]

As a GWOT vet of both Afghanistan and Iraq I love watching your videos. Of all the ones I've seen to date, this one is the most inspiring, and humbling of them all. I could only pray to be blessed as much as this True American Hero.

[@BgyPntSkyFury]

And to add to my GWOT service, I would love to have videos about any of our CMH warriors from both theaters of the conflict to add more recent history to your channel.

[@K9lifestyle]

The fact I just logged onto KZbin just to see if TFE uploaded a video and he did 5 minutes ago. Fantastic timing

[@martymcpeak4748]

what an absolutely beautiful piece of history about a great man and Patriot, it doesn't matter that he fought for France. it's the fact that he followed his heart and fought for his Country that he loved, and her people loved him. I believe that Mr. Bullard, Roy Benavidez, Audie Murphy and Jake McNiece are hanging around together in Heaven and the devil is checking under his bed to make sure that Mr. Bullard or anyone else from that bunch aren't there. Nick, you Sir are top shelf and had me emotionally invested from the jump. I honestly had tears welling up in my eyes by the end. I am so happy I found your channel... Cheers

[@totsuzenshi3882]

This was amazing. Between the content and how you tell the story, hands down one of the best channels on YT. Even my wife watched this with me enjoying it with all the TVs and iPads off. May you continue to be blessed man for real. Keep it all coming. Shared this with my dad who’s a vet. Can’t wait to see his response.🎉🎉🎉

[@LuoJun2]

F*cking Kite with an engine attached” That description is as classic as it is accurate. I’m a combat vet (field artillery), pilot, and aircraft mechanic. Those WWI aircraft are probably some of the scariest machines ever employed. They were exceptionally fragile, extremely flammable, and their service ceilings were often above the altitude where modern flight rules require supplemental oxygen.

[@carloshenriquezimmer7543]

A leaky steel fuel tank sitting just above the pilot's legs, behind a hot engine and under the machineguns, with an extremelly flammable cloth-and-dope "fuselage", no parachutes, no helmets... I mean, hard to believe that they could take-off, carring the weigth of those guys' brass balls...

[@vincentmueller3717]

​@@carloshenriquezimmer7543 And don't forget, due to loose cylinders, those engines also burned a large amount of castor oil and vented the exhaust in the pilot's face. Result- cronic runs. Rickenbacer wrote about it in his autobiography. The runs spared no branch of any service in WW1.

[@cruisinguy6024]

The early war aircraft were absolutely sketchy and operating on pure hope and dreams.

[@LuoJun2]

To @carloshenriquezimmer 7543, @vincentmueller3717, @cuisinguy6024: You are all entirely correct. Castro oil was used as a lubricant for the engines, and tolerances were not to modern standards. The reason the pilots wore scarves was to wipe the oil from their goggles so they could see. I’m wondering now how many in the community can describe the difference between a rotary engine and a radial engine?

[@NefariousKoel]

Yeah.. those old flying crates were as likely to kill the pilot as the enemy. Every day operations could be deadly even without getting shot at. The most informative memoir on the every day pilot's experience I've read was Eddie Ricenbacker's "Fighting The Flying Circus". It's a quick and engrossing read which relays all the little details and horrors of the late WW1 pilot. Examples such as the "archie" (i.e. flak) bursts being discernable as friendly or enemy by the color of the smoke in the explosion, the very dangerous experience of being a rookie pilot & the reasons so many of those died within the first couple weeks, and wondering why his vision would start turning a hazy black & white at high altitude which he later found out was due to oxygen deprivation. Getting shot down over no-man's land, etc. Interesting stuff by a great storyteller and doesn't waste time. Highly recommended as a starting point for those curious about the subject.

[@jonathansteiner8053]

Bullard went for a 100% playthrough. He definitely got that platinum trophy.

[@doxx2265]

The amount of respect and honor the Fat Electrician gives to history’s little talked about heroes is honestly impressive. Thank you Nick.

[@glennburt2531]

Sir, as a Black vet, I have never heard of Mr. Eugene Bullard prior to this....I thank you between tears, as my heart swells. You don't know how much your work means to me and many others! Thank you, and God Bless!!

[@cloneyboi8557]

41:52 "Black forest gump" is truly a few words of all time

[@Hummer1000]

I swear this movie would slap so hard 🍿

[@isabellashieh8556]

As someone who has spent over 45 years studying history, especially WW2 history, I must say you are my favourite online historian/storyteller by far. I wish every school had someone like TFE as their history teacher because then kids would learn & love to study history. This was an epic episode & one of my new favourites, right up there with you vids on Daly, Ching Lee & Sgt Reckless (#1 Fav). Always look forward to new videos & TFE does NOT disappoint!!! Huge FAN!!!

[@Guardian2]

Always amazing to hear about a guy who got injured in a way that would kill literally anyone, and that person just casual tells death "No. Can't right now" and lives

[@tearstoneactual9773]

Mfkr just walked it off. Multiple times.

[@josmo2256]

If history teachers were 1/4 as interesting as you, I'd might have actually enjoyed history. You're on of the best story tellers ever and have paid honor to a number of legend by bringing they stories to life.

[@calebstroup6917]

What an absolute badass... he didn't just get blessed with main character energy, he took every opportunity given to him and capitalized on it. And when he didn't have any opportunities, he made his own. That's the best kind of unbelievable

[@mamaztaarraatz353]

This is the embodiment of "not gonna let anything stop me." Which is pretty much what you do for your whole channel.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

The man knew several languages but didn't know the word "quit" in any of them.

[@tryindad1481]

All the stories I've heard on your channel are incredible and I can only try to accomplish a tiny percent of what all these amazing human beings have. However, being a black man and listening to this story...... bro... The last bit with the French president and the hug... ya broke me there. The way you tell these stories is miraculous. Standing ovation to you sir. Keep up the good work.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Standing ovation...

[@justflylow]

This is the most incredible story I’ve ever heard! Truly a remarkable man!

[@shorty39]

Does anyone else hit the like button before u watch the video cause u know it's about to be badass cause every video he does is badass

[@stevenkern5659]

yes because I get so into the story I would forget to hit it. that is a good thing

[@ryans3199]

Humble makes the hero. The truest of them don't ever demand attention, or recognition, they just exist as they are.

[@miniyota3ur]

47:23 You're accomplishing something huge: keeping these folks' memories alive and sharing what you learn with others. That's huge, and I'm here for it.

[@kidd7583]

You're absolutely right he's literally taught me more about military hero's I never knew and I try to learn as much about our hero's that I can

[@chrishudgins3683]

I can honestly say that's one of the best stories you've done. I give you props

[@shawnd1904]

Incredible piece of history and thank you for giving it light. Bullard was an incredible man and I can't help but think how many other men like Bullard I may have interfaced with and never knew what legends they may have been. Just reinforces "be nice and polite to everyone - you may be in the presence of a hero." God speed

[@mojoneko8303]

This is why I subscribed to your channel over a year ago. Every one of your stories are incredible. I turned my son in law onto your channel as well. Hes is a retired Airborne Ranger and fought in Afghanistan. Thanks for the video.

[@hibikiverney4146]

I got the opposite of second-hand embarrassment from this absolute king, I got second-hand pride from him. I haven't been more proud to be a member of the human race ever. What an absolute G.

[@calebbryan7625]

Making us knowledgeable of people and events that have gone unknown and unsung is not only inspiring but I'd consider it doing Gods work.

[@donnamlake6303]

Do not feel that you haven't accomplished much. Your talent for finding and presenting these biographies is extremely valuable. You shine a light on past heroes in language that is irreverent, factual and entertaining all at once. Please, keep up the good work.

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

There are alot of bad ass black American war heros in our history, glad to see they're not being forgotten

[@oz_jones]

Id love to see a video on Harlem Hellfighters. Dont tread on me goddamn lets go!

[@privatecookie29]

But he wasn’t a bad ass black America war hero? He was a bad ass black French war hero.

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

@privatecookie29 he was us born and tried to be in the us military so it's close enough but yes I see your point.

[@mofost1]

Absolutely, how could there not be

[@jaredbaze]

Dude, been following you for a couple of years and you just keep getting better at telling these stories. If I don't laugh, I cry. Thank you for what you do. People need to hear your touch on all these legends. As a veteran, I salute you!

[@jbsulls]

If you’re crying happy tears, you ain’t alone. The Black Sparrow definitely earned our pride. So let the droplets roll and the silent salutes fly, boys: our Late, Great Brother fucking earned both.

[@elitehacker1416]

I have to admit I love hearing Americanwar stories but this one right here. Is absolutely my favorite even though it has nothing to do with the American military. Just an everyday father and hard-working man who fought for what he believed in and didn't let anybody stop him or get in his way. And as a man I hate to admit this but this is one of the few stories that brought tears to my eyes in tears of happiness. God blesses man

[@diangelo6686]

Because this is a story of what it means to be a man… a story that is sadly fading through time

[@cja0688]

Well, the video didn't mention that he did apply twice to the u.s. army air corp as a pilot but was denied twice because he was black from joining the air corp unlike his fellow American pilots flying for France. In the 1990s Congress would posthumously gave him a commission as a second lieutenant in the u.s. air force.

[@geovannyvazquez5257]

This is the kind of story that makes me so proud to be an American. This man’s story should be taught in every school in the US.

[@privatecookie29]

How does this make you proud to be an American? You guys threw him away. I would have understood you if wrote “This is the kind of story that make me so proud to be FRENCH”

[@rdf4315]

@@geovannyvazquez5257 yep it's the sort of story that embodies the very will and spirit of America and the American people, that no matter what Eugene Bullard faced, be it racism, poverty, or war, nothing was going to stop him from accomplishing his goals.

[@lordpumpkinhead265]

@@privatecookie29 "You guys threw him away." What in the world are you talking about? America never threw him away, the South (who was incredibly racist at the time) didn't like him simply because he was black. It's not like the United States government personally kicked Eugene out.

[@LoraHauschildt]

This was absolutely outstanding!! Thank you for once again for teaching me about a legendary human being. I need to order those books. ❤❤❤❤

[@Will_of_Scariph]

Your work is always stellar my dude but this one really hit different. Keep up the amazing work homie

[@EventHorizonADP]

My God, what a stud. It is amazing how throughout history circumstances has been able to produce what is a Prince among men. Hearing these stories is a reminder to me of how I ain’t shit, and I’m here for it. Thank you for sharing this.

[@richardmardis2492]

I found his biography in the library’s old used book sale. There was two, I bought one, left one for someone else to appreciate- but then you realize… Nobody is now going to learn his story. Thanks for bringing him to light❤️!

[@BradMcGuire-o2t]

Retired USN Mustang.... THAT story brought a damned tear out of my gourd!!! BZ Shippie! I'm really glad I waited for supper.

[@allandoughty1039]

Love this! Thank you for telling this story.

[@ateufel5759]

Amazing story. I was on the edge of my seat holding it together. Then, when describing his death I lost it. Full blown lost it, tears, snot running, and mostly just jaw dropping awe. What a man he was. Thank you for all you do but, this one is 1 of the best you have ever done.

[@ceaton39]

Fighting back tears? No I'm crying. This man deserves the recognition you're bringing him.

[@michaelsolomon3496]

I would have DIED laughing if when you said "they end up in Scotland" you instead went "they ended up in" and then have a clip from one of HLC's videos with him just yelling "SCOOOOOTTTLAAAAANNND!!!!" 😂

[@judgedread9724]

lmao lost oopurtunity.

[@pauledwards9524]

Rip Eugene you are very much a role model god bless you hope your legacy strikes the hearts of people because this really needs to be honored

[@rakheem351]

I don't like saying as a black man but as a young black man that loves history and the military and alot of other things and I truly love hearing stories about man that I can see my self as and from learning about tusant alexander dumas Shaka Zulu those man truly added to my love of military and history in general and me not even knowing this truly astonishing and remarkable life of this man it brings a tear to my eye and having you one of the creators on KZbin that I truly am eager to watch and learn and give me more patriotism this is truly a special video that I will cherish the first time hearing it its a shame I won't be able to relieve the first time hearing about it but man you truly have outdone yourself this this right here means something to me and I'm glad it was you who gave me this core memory I'm staring to ramble so to end it thank you man and gods speed please read this comment I truly tha m you

[@schaddenkorp6977]

You should look up Thomas Alexandre Dumas. He was the child of a French nobleman and African slave woman whose father took him to France with him, which under French law meant his son was no longer a slave. While there he would receive an education and his father would see his induction into the French military. He would go on to become a General in the Army of Napoleon and there used to be a statue of him in Paris, but unfortunately when the Nazis occupied France, they ordered the statue melted down. There are pictures of it online though and it’s pretty badass.

[@hillbillynurse7212]

Definitely need @thefatelectrician to do a piece on The Black Count! Can't you hear him going on about a man that not only solo charged a barricaded bridgehead, captured it, but then single handed held off the counter attack?

[@brendan2007]

Dudes just made shit happen back then. One of the scariest things I can think of is having to start my life over again and figure out how to provide for my family, meanwhile these people did it 3 or 4 times over. They were just built different back then. Truly inspirational.

[@loreuniversechannel9984]

Well done. Excellent job presenting the story of this legendary figure. I can't wait to see what you do with the extraordinary history of Bass Reeves...