"The General Omar N. Bradley Story" - WW2 REEL History

Hosted by Walter Matthau, this 1963 special episode of "The Big Picture" profiles one of the great American generals of WW2 -- Omar Nelson Bradley. Produced by the Army Pictorial Center.
Outstanding moments in General Omar N. Bradley's life to be shown on "THE BIG PICTURE" -- This is the story of General Omar N. Bradley, the man of quiet dignity yet with a punch that packed a terrific wallop. Here on film is a pictorial history of an Army general who smashed ahead with a force of almost a million and a quarter men. A military leader's achievements are usually measured in terms of battles won. In the case of Omar Bradley, General of the Army, the scope broadens. His achievements are evaluated in the winning of a great war and laying the foundations for world peace. This is the first of several film presentations being planned for the Army's television series, THE BIG PICTURE, that will focus on the lives of outstanding general officers in current history.
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[@daryljay7057]

These are wonderful! I get chills looking at those five stars! It's impossible to overstate what these men did for us!

[@ckalnicki]

I got to see General Bradley in Ft Bliss Texas. What an honor.

[@scottriley1913]

This man is widely unknown because he was modest an introverted, but he was key central to saving Europe and this nation. There has never ever been enough credit given to this great American soldier.

[@Bob-yl9pm]

Did Bradley REALLY save Europe? From what? Rothschild's Usury? That's what the Axis (Germany) was ultimately opposing! ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION! Enjoy paying your unconstitutional income taxes! And thank you for being such a candy-ass! FOR FREEDOM! AND THE AMERICAN WAY! (If you only knew)

[@Bob-yl9pm]

Good vs. Bad! Keep it Simple! And pat yourself on the back! 85 million people, dead! Let's have another World War for the Money Junkies! Our ignorance, GLORY, and stupidity is their richest harvest!

[@Bob-yl9pm]

Scott? You really need a hero? Don't look in the mirror!

[@Bob-yl9pm]

I'm sorry Scott, but I'm running out of patients! For Gung-Ho ignorance! Forgive me! It's not your fault!

[@Bob-yl9pm]

You're an OK guy! NOW? Prove it! :)

[@fnordhorn]

I have met this great man when he was Chairman of the Bulova School of Watchmaking and my father was on the board of the school, My father was also in the 1st class of the Bulova School. Also, I have met 2 other 5-star general Ike and MacArthur who I share a birthday with (26-Jan). Wish i still had the birthday card MacArther sent me back for the one I sent him but with 50+ years and several moves things get lost :(

[@TheSaltydog07]

This is fabulous. My Dad was in Patton's Third Army. I wonder what he would think if he were alive today.

[@markd1300]

Awesome story about a level headed 5 star general from the Greatest Generation. Every school kid today should learn the history of how these soldiers who kept Americans free.

[@youdodat2]

Unfortunately, they're to busy learning to hate their Country.

[@Chrisamos412]

Outstanding documentary, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@joshkarena3058]

R.l.P. General Omar Bradley ❤

[@Mondo762]

After retirement Omar Bradley became Chairman of the Board of Bulova Watch Company. My father, as an Army officer, met him during this time in the late 1950's. At lunch General Bradley noticed the castle insignia on my dad's collar and remarked "The Corps of Engineers have always been my favorite". We still have the Bulova cuff links that he presented to my father. You would be hard pressed to find a finer man than Omar Bradley.

[@jrzerelocatedpatriots3862]

This film is very well produced.

[@shawnvincent4416]

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[@scottriley1913]

5 stars, you can count on two hands how many soldiers who ever achieved this in America.

[@greghemlock6679]

One hand,brad,eisenhower,u s grant, and George washington

[@Arbeedubya]

@@greghemlock6679 Marshall, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Arnold, and Bradley in the Army, the Air Force being a branch of the Army at the time, Leahy, King, Nimitz, and Halsey in the Navy, though Bradley and Halsey were promoted to five star rank after the war. Washington was promoted posthumously to six star rank to ensure no officer will ever outrank him.

[@scottriley1913]

Omar Bradley should be a household name in America.

[@whatsyurprob158]

You'll believe anything. This guy was an ELITIST who had everything handed to him on angolden platter. Mof, that's the way it's always been. We actually invent our hero's out of thin air, and if you don't believe it, you don't know history. Patton's, Montgomery, Bradly, Roosevelt, Churchill, Hodges, ALL OF THEM were nothing more than silver spoons given the priviledge to be great, and it's always due to their BLOODLINES. WAKE-UP ALREADY!!! Q, sent me!!! WWG1WGA

[@cedricgist7614]

Thank you for sharing the story of General Omar N. Bradley. I guess I first became aware of him from the, "Patton" - although my Dad would cite the officers of 5-star rank from time to time. My Dad helped me pay attention to leadership. "The Class the Stars Fell On" - the USMA Class of 1915. What, 39 of 164 graduates received at least one star with Eisenhower and Bradley reaching 5-star rank. I liked Karl Malden's portrayal of Bradley - how he supported Patton while in a subordinate role, and how he supported Patton when Patton was his subordinate later on. We always key on the negative and some years ago some source suggested that Bradley didn't deserve the reputation as the soldier's general, that he was aloof and seldom met with the ordinary G.I. I'm not sure that Eisenhower or even Patton were as close to the men as some would suggest. I've wondered about Eisenhower and Bradley, how superiors like General Marshall and President Truman perceived the talents and potential of these men and chose them over more experienced and even flamboyant officers. I liked that theme you shared about Bradley, "getting there." Good video. Thank you.

[@scottriley1913]

He was 180 from Patton in personality but just as effective, was was actually Patton’s boss.

[@bigstyx]

Scott Riley only after the Normandy landings.

[@curtislarson1487]

Patton was his boss in Africa and italy

[@scottduyser1222]

Patton's was his boss until Pattons mouth got um knocked down.

[@frostroxie2740]

Liberal Newspapers had it in for Patton.... Patton was Hands Down our Greatest General of the 20th Century.... he was in the field... at the front... not in the rear with the gear...!!!

[@TheFreshman321]

@@littlejohnny4470 complete utter biased garbage.

[@josebaez8451]

WOW!! WHAT A SERVICE LIFE..

[@3dhistorian]

Lt Reginald "Bud" Taylor, assistant to Brad in 12th army HQ, London 1945.

[@TheSaltydog07]

A good father can make all the difference in the world.

[@TheDeepsix13]

One of the greatest leaders, of the greatest generation...

[@randyrysdale852]

great show, lots of ads

[@amadorvalentin9586]

HOW COME THERE NOT A MOVIE OF NELSON BRADLEY

[@user-gj7ci7wc5i]

Because there is no such dramatic topics like Patton n Mac Arthur. Bradly is a gently and quietly general.

[@caseyryback2421]

Gen. Omar Bardley, he was d last 5 star general...

[@frostroxie2740]

Patton was the best we had of the 20th century.....

[@johnhopkins6260]

0:55 "...others..." i.e. Patton

[@adamrodriguez2561]

anyone else go to his middle school??

[@atuloofau799]

not much i know about him, but Patton has been more famous.

[@deirdremauk4054]

🖤💝💗

[@importantname]

The Diva General is not always best, but they are better at letting everyone know who they are. Gen. Bradley was not a Diva.

[@derycktrahair8108]

So, he was a pen pusher in WW1, became a YES man on the General Staff, became a scape goat if decisions went wrong, & was basically a crawler. He sure was a survivor.

[@altair458]

Now, now Derek GAYhair, calm down and have your tea, eat your spotted dick and watch the royalty on your telly. America is here to protect you.

[@xchen3079]

He should have been under Patton not above.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Also the guy that allowed Patton to be extinguished.

[@DumDumHistory]

Probably correctly. Patton was an aggressive commander but he was also an insubordinate egomaniac, much like Montgomery and McArthur, both of whom should really have gone the same way Patton did. His public advocacy of an attack on the Soviet Union was hopelessly unrealistic. Europe was in ruins, Britain was bankrupt and the US public just wanted the thing over with.

[@DumDumHistory]

That said, I do personally feel that Bradley and Eisenhower were naïve about the Soviets, and were also overcautious. Every effort should've been made to reach Prague and Vienna before the Soviets did, and the failure to do so condemned Central Europe to Stalinism.

[@DumDumHistory]

@Nomad Vagabond Yes, I do know the history. Montgomery's operation was a disaster, but he DID nevertheless press for an assault on Berlin, much as Patton did. Montgomery was an outstanding trainer and organiser but his plans lacked the vital element of realism, as Market Garden so graphically showed. Patton was a brilliant operational and tactical commander, but his strategic and political competence was dubious. Montgomery also enjoyed the benefit of having achieved his victory at El-Alamein with plans that had been laid down by his predecessor Auchinleck, who's biography I strongly recommend. warfarehistorynetwork.com/2016/09/23/sir-claude-auchinleck-overshadowed-equal-to-erwin-rommel/ Probably one of the most ill-used commanders on either side.

[@deadandburied7626]

Patton, like MacArthur, would have started WW3

[@bigstyx]

Bradley was Patton’s executive officer in North Africa and the Italian campaign. Only in Normandy was he over Patton and that because Patton couldn’t be politically correct..

[@bigstyx]

John Caulfield what! are you on drugs.

[@ktheterkuceder6825]

More like Patton was too hotheaded.

[@xchen3079]

The man was only an ordinary soldier, didn't have the quality of his jobs. The reason he was chosen was because he was not keen to take risks and easy to be controlled. He was not on the same level of Patton.

[@elliotthancock4025]

You dont know much do you.IQ of 80.

[@xchen3079]

@@elliotthancock4025 I have never taken an IQ test, I don't know my IQ is 80 or 120. But I did get my PhD in Computing Science in two years. Tell me how many people can do that.

[@joshrandall5297]

Just another politician. Patton was a soldier.

[@paigetomkinson1137]

Patton was a cartoon character of a soldier.

[@ktheterkuceder6825]

Patton was also a drama queen.

[@altair458]

@@paigetomkinson1137 not as big a cartoon character as montdummery

[@altair458]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 sort of like drunken churchill and montdummery?

[@paigetomkinson1137]

@@altair458 Maybe. The more I think about it, they both could be.