The Man Who Spooked Nazis So Badly (in a Very Unexpected Way)

[@DarkDocs]

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[@DKSorg]

Pretty sure I was FB Friends with his Grand-Daughter, she had so much information and just wanted to share his story for everyone to hear, so very proud of him.

[@Digitalhunny]

Hi, I'm a long time sub but, i don't post much. I have a video idea for you, if you like? Apparently, Canada is the reason the Genovia Convention is so full of modern day war crimes? I'm nearly 50 & I've _just_ learned this about my country? Don't know if it is true cause frankly I'm afraid of the rabbit hole I'd likely fall straight into. 😂 Just a little something to think about, maybe you could create an entire series out of it, perhaps? 😂 Whatever you do, thanks for all the years of interesting content. ❤❤❤❤

[@Digitalhunny]

​@@DKSorgDo you hear how crazy & interesting YOUR comment is?? Actually, read it out loud to yourself now, please? Being in touch with a familial link to this Canadian legend is super freakin' amazing! Thanks a bunch for sharing this. Holy Fcuk this internet stuff is just fantastic sometimes. This whole thing was a pleasure to learn about. ❤❤❤

[@mingfanzhang8927]

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[@mingfanzhang4600]

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[@boomerang9967]

As a Canadian I believe he should have been awarded the Victoria Cross

[@Fidd88-mc4sz]

As an Englishman, I heartily agree.

[@rsmith3062]

If not a member of a disenfranchised class he would have received the award. An actual hero. Today the word hero is so diluted it's lost it's meaning.

[@Digitalhunny]

Tommy Prince, what an absolute BAMF! Holy crap every Canadian grade schooler should know this man's name, by heart. He's a real Legend! ❤❤

[@BigBossSherlock]

Yeah and all the names of the war criminals candian soldiers from frist day of D-Day murdering POWs until longer then theend of the war, when the allied soldiers committed countless atrocities in germany and committed agenocide on germans. Look up american citizien William Toel who revealed the last years that in Bletchley made plan to vanish all germans.

[@KingbaldwinIV194]

I literally just posted that it’s crazy how they don’t teach this in school I’m 31 and just found out about residential schools 3 years ago

[@Digitalhunny]

@KingbaldwinIV194 It was just completely miserable fir those children all around. And, thee absolute worst of it all... IT WAS ALL FOR *NOTHING!* Nothing good came out of doing this to them or their children! There's no "silver lining" just sadness, misery, loneiness & mistrust, FFS! Sorry. I'm ranting now. Long day. No more internet for me tonight. Sigh

[@BigBossSherlock]

@@Digitalhunny The other thing they don't teach in school is about the in Bletchley planned genocide on germans committed by the allies after ww2. Look up americna citizien William Toel who revealed that the last years.

[@maxsparks5183]

What’s a bamf?

[@svart_kors]

Canada's greatest hero, treated like so many other veterans. Overlooked, ignored, reviled or dismissed. A travesty for such a worthy warrior and Canadian. Thank you for your service, Mr. Prince.

[@Charles-k9g5y]

Canada has always had great soldiers but the government acts like they’re ashamed of what they do.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

All Indigenous vets were treated the same.

[@ceciliacrocker390]

​@@Charles-k9g5y, I'm ashamed!!

[@kc_liberty_avenger5001]

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[@RANGER73CPT]

That is what USUALLY happens to a LOT of warriors when "their country is done with them." It is happening again, or at least it WAS happening again during the last part of the jo&ho admin when senile jo decided that "the biggest threat to America" were the very same people who were the ones who had enough spine to stand and prevent terrorists from targeting innocent people...

[@fitzglass8852]

A local fellow,not far from where I lived, Under appreciated, hardly given the credit he deserved!

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

A member of my Regimental family the PPCLI, during the Korean war. He would "lose" his section, to sneak around by himself. He commonly stated, the other guys make too much noise.

[@andrewthompson5728]

Both Tommy Prince and Francis Pegahmagabow should have their faces on the Canadian $50. Both displayed absolute character despite the horrors of war and the cruelty of the post-war Canadian Government. I challenge anyone to forward two more names within Canada worthy of the same recognition.

[@chimo1961]

Leo Major, Ray Collishaw

[@andrewthompson5728]

@@chimo1961 Black Flight.

[@mayanktripathi8726]

Justinder Khalistani Tardeau

[@Postage_pa1d]

@@andrewthompson5728 Don Cherry, Don Cherry

[@andrewthompson5728]

@@Postage_pa1d I don't think that would fly considering he committed mass genocide against people's feelings.

[@WildBill-kf2pc]

A war hero comes home and treated like carp Then goes back to war and is a hero again. Comes home and still he’s treated like carp and becomes homeless and dies. That is a crime of the people who aloud this to happen

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Since the beginning of war throughout human history it's been the same . I speak as someone who's seen it from my grandfather to my friends sons .

[@brad8749]

​@BadlydrawnBen in the US and UK for sure, but not always. In the days of the vikings it was frond upon if you didn't go to war. Infact if there was a war you wouldn't survive do to friendly hands. If you get catch what I mean

[@rg20322]

It's unfortunate that to this day Canada continues to put down the indigenous people.

[@Saltyseadog-n7f]

It's absolutely disgusting. The way the British army treated the Nepalese Ghurkas was also terrible. Folks were extremely racist back then....

[@brianmutcher9585]

The Canadian government still treats veterans like garbage, Justin Trudeau told them during a town hall that perhaps they are asking for too much. But our government wasted so much on corruption like the arrive Canada App, green slush fund, giving billions to the Ukraine . Our government spends billions of dollars on nothing. Our health care is dysfunctional, our military equipment is outdated, crime is increasing, inflation and interest rates are unsustainable, lack of affordable housing, food is unaffordable, tent cities and homeless everywhere in our cities. Unfortunately looking after our military and veterans is at bottom of the list for our government. There’s many homeless veterans and even some military members in Victoria are living out of their cars, due to lack of affordable housing , and shortage of military housing.

[@mikestone9129]

Why couldn't Canada have given him the recognition he deserved while he was still alive. Hate and prejudiced are a waste of emotions.

[@J.B.29]

The Canadian parliament recently gave a standing ovation to someone who fought for the third Reich so why would you expect canado to honor someone who fought against the Reich?

[@Erin-Thor]

Even Americas is embracing the Nazi movement again, these are scary times!

[@markbulva4188]

As a Canadian I will tell you this country is now broken.

[@peterunderdown4374]

Different time,natives were treated even more poorly than they are now.

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

Yep,it's taken a long time for America and Canada to evolve into something better than what they started. Slow as ,well, really, really slow. Diversity is healthy, racism is like incest, Disgusting Period.

[@CruiseDude1]

What an incredible man.

[@makumjeff2257]

There are many cases of men (and women) who would put their lives on the line for their comrades and their country, most died without recognition . It’s to easy to forget these brave and selfless people, every armistice day I shed tears for these brave individuals who were willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater cause. There are still a (very) few amongst us that are willing to do the same. God bless every volunteer in the armed services, they know their duty and should be recognised !

[@tommyprince9931]

Tommy Prince was a Canadian soldier of Indigenous heritage, he was the most decorated soldier in the First Special Service Force or Devil's Brigade, an elite American-Canadian commando unit, during World War II.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Most dericorated Indigenous person from Canada in WW2. Lots of men in the Brigade were decorated like Tommy.

[@jonw6662]

A hero is always pushed aside until discovered by the next generation. “All the real heroes are dead” is a sad truth…

[@venkataramananrengan1913]

Hei. I am not dead yet

[@jenniekelly571]

This man accomplished so much in his military career and should have been received as the hero he was by his countrymen. It sickens me so much when I hear someone was treated differently because of heritage or skin color. I am a white American, I haven't had to face that type of treatment, and it pisses me off at my ancestors that they behaved this way. NO ONE should be treated differently due to their nationality or skin color, EVER!!!!

[@texhaines9957]

Helena MT still honors this brigade.

[@wocookie2277]

Tommy Prince, is the true example of a Canadian veteran and soldier. Does amazing feats abroad and is totally ignored at home. Arthur Currie as well. Greatest general of WW1 came home to an empty pier. After being treated by royalty and dignitaries of Europe for his feats. It’s a Canadian tradition to ignore its fighting men.

[@VonBearsJr]

them smiling eyes hide a true warrior!

[@garykubodera9528]

Would like to read more about this extraordinary soldier! A disabled US Army Veteran

[@DSAK55]

Tommy Prince was the inspiration for Lt. Aldo Raine in _Inglourious Basterds_

[@grizzlygrizzle]

There was a Hollywood movie, "The Devil's Brigade" about his unit, mostly from an American perspective. It was kind of Hollywood-fluffy, but not entirely bad. It was mostly about how the Americans chosen for the unit were loutish misfits and the Canadians a disciplined unit when they arrived in Montana. At first there was friction, but over time, they developed mutual respect and unit solidarity. No mention of Prince, but the movie showed both countries' fighting men in a favorable way. Not serious history, but adequately entertaining.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

No he wasn't

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

​@grizzlygrizzle no mention of many great Indigenous Forcemen.

[@keitha.williams9561]

Another great North American Native who gave it their all...we need more documentaries like this to keep history alive while paying our respect to those who performed above and beyond the call of duty. You should be proud Canada!

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

He was no Nirth American Nati e..he was OJIBWAY from Broken Horse First Nation..Indigenous/Aboriginal/First Nation in actually ANISHINAABEK

[@ronaldcole7415]

Remarkable man.

[@Spiritualwrestler]

Rejected twice and heroic multiple times = character

[@grizzlygrizzle]

Kind of like the Tuskeegee Airmen.

[@Will-od8rc]

Small correction, the First Special Service Force's deployment to Alaska was not exactly uneventful. The Japanese had landed a force in the Aleutians which Canadian and American forces went to dislodge only to end up shooting at each other, The First Special Service Force conducted an invasion of Kiska but the Japanese had already vacated the island so they returned to their ships. In addition I once spoke to a man who had served with Sergeant Prince in the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who said Sergeant Prince was known to be one of those guys who would nod his head and say yes sir to an officer but then go do things his own way. If it's true it worked but I have no way to verify it.

[@iknklst]

Some men are taught how to be a warrior. Some are born to it.

[@LanceIngram-cg3ej]

It is a tragedy that this man was not treated with more respect! He was fighting for the very people that had taken his lands and forced his people on to reservations. He was showed no appreciation or respect after the war. What does that tell you about Canada and it's treatment of The first people's of Canada! Shameful...

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

No Indigenous person was.

[@flimsyjimnz]

Hi from New zealand -our WW2 hero was Charles Upham, the only combat soldier to receive VC and bar ...in common with Prince was his natural, formative training before entering the army. He was a deer hunter. ps 'Running telephone wire' -as in 'laying' it, because I'll bet he wasn't literally 'running' it.

[@johnfarrow5873]

I'm a proud X member of the SSF from 1983 to 1985 as a private at the tactical helicopter squadron, but I belonged to SSF headquarters and sigs

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

The Greatest Generation, we stand on the shoulders of giants. 🇨🇦

[@57WillysCJ]

Good video. The guy with the arrow and the Alskan brown bear on the ground is Arthur H Young which was filmed in 1923. He was born in 1883 and visited and shot with Saxton Pope and Ishi.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Well, Mt Mojo..my Uncle Sgt Eugene Pelletier was part of a patrol to take out MG nest and clear a path. Ojibway as well, and it was a 12-man team . My uncle was a great hunter and tracker as well. 3 company was tasked with this and they choose my Uncle due to his skills Radcliffe even recommended him fir a Silver Star for his accomplished task. 3 only came back . This was written up in the Independent News from Helena. So, this makes me question if there is a mix up in people.

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

What a man. Much respect.

[@errolfoster1101]

utmost respect brother

[@ScottBrown-r5g]

These guys were the scariest commands in ww2 and laid the ground for S.F. Ranger & Delta. They even made them there own knife! And were extremely deadly in hand to hand and anything they could get there hands on including enemy weapons! Explosives communications extreme cold weather operations & airborne. SUA SPONTA my brothers!

[@Hiddensecret9]

Wearing the old farm clothes and carrying a hoe, Prince moved calmly across the battlefield, now disguised as a local farmer tending to his fields. With his head down and posture relaxed, he hoped to blend in with the war-torn landscape, praying the Germans wouldn’t see through his clever ruse.

[@mitchellculberson9336]

Thank you for your service to the North American Continent that is FREE and GRATEFUL!!!

[@robbietoms3128]

Thats the trouble he is over looked at home after the war because he is a native Canadian.

[@Trilobite45]

Seems the pattern of great hero’s only recognized after they pass on after living with the stresses & the toll of combat. Even more so by the imaginable stress from reconnaissance so close to the enemy by Prince. Naming streets & schools after this heroic man passed on after living in poverty, homeless is a societal trait we should not only regret but be ashamed of.

[@michelbrisebois4317]

Prince and Major, two humble giants among heroes.

[@Riceball01]

The Candian Army really should have kept him on and made him a trainer and literally write the book on the training of commandos and their tactics. He probably wouldn't have been happy as a trainer, much like John Basilone wasn't after he earned his Medal of Honor, but since he was no longer fit for active service in the field, having him pass on his skills and knowledge would have been invaluable. Native or not, I can't imagine that anyone training to be commando wouldn't respect the and and pay close attention to what he was trying to teach given his record and accomplishments.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

We did keep him and he served in Korea with the PPCLI.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

Dude should have more than One VC, and maybe Medals! of Honors?

[@Eli-pf5og]

Ft. Harrison in Helena MT. Trained there a few times as well.

[@jonathanvince8173]

You are so good with real stories and facts thank you.

[@stellamariayates3776]

It's such a waste of his skills and tenacity that post-war he was not appointed to something like rescue services. Perhaps it was his failing health that prevented this and it would have been hard for him to adjust to a restricted lifestyle. It just proves that we need to take better care of our veterans once they retire from active service.

[@jonkirk1309]

Always the way, that these brave Vets are recognised only after their deaths... Cheaper for the government to give a medal than to help them with hospital and living expenses. To provide support after these heroes went through hell to defend their nation would have been much more appropriate.

[@davebettey1936]

He was a Hero. Nothing should have stopped him from getting the Victoria Cross for his actions during WW2. Our forefathers should have treated the indegionous population with more respect and honour. Always after they have passed they get fully recognised. I hope one day they make a movie about this Hero and the Royalties go to his family. I have seen the Movie Devils Brigade, but no mention of Prince climbing the mountain on his own and taking out the German sentries.

[@sirridesalot6652]

Unfortunately to win the Victoria Cross required someone to see your feat.

[@sapientquanta759]

The people who keep you safe aren't like you. Your world is weak and kills through lies and betrayal. Still, every time you cry out someone steps up. I wonder how much longer the weak will be able to rely on that dynamic.

[@tomasmandujano6007]

🎶 “can you feeeel the loooove toniiight”😂

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Thank you.❤ I never heard of him before.

[@jimcantswimveryfar]

So basically he was hoping there would be an abandoned rifle laying around which would be the lottery in that situation..

[@brettldouglas]

He was one bad dude.

[@JohnstonCountryClub]

Hell ya some canadian war history love it thanks

[@tscott6843]

Most real heroes live short, sad lives.

[@WolfMage888]

True belief in duty, honor, country. Bless you!

[@andrewmanley7896]

Excellent story, now we know... Keep up the great work of preserving wartime history... Just my opinion...

[@jovanweismiller7114]

Tommy Prince did not grow up on an "Indigenous reservation". He grew up on an Indigenous RESERVE. There are no "reservations" in Canada.

[@11x33mm]

I just helped a 95-year-old Korean war veteran yesterday.I work at the veterans thrift store in SpokaneWashington , ninety five years old disoriented Korean war vet didn't know what to do out of gas sleeping in his car absolutely "f N" DISGRACEFUL 😮 This how we treat our own , we r all indigenous to this planet 😮😮😮

[@jasompinard4576]

Another Ojibwe badass. ✌

[@johnheigis83]

Outstanding

[@brettroworth751]

The devils brigade biography is very much worth a reading if you find this video interesting.

[@grizzlygrizzle]

The movie is worth watching too.

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

Another terrific example of the invaluable contribution of native people to the Allied victory in WW2. Also in a more tolerate time Prince could have had a great career in Hollywood with those acting skills.⚛ ❤

[@davidmcnutt3926]

Fantastic!! RIP in Jesus's care Brave Soldier You will never be forgotten

[@4th20thMech]

Being stationed at Ft. Huachuca AZ in a Combined Arms Team (CATm) as a 11B20, I had the honor to be stationed with three people that I learned a lot from. One was a Mescalero Apache and an Apache, the other a Navajo. Historically these folks didn't get along, but we were all green, Army Green. I learned a lot about wide open desert tactics from them. Now where I came from was woods and I was trained jungle. It was pretty relative. Desert is a whole nother baby. They would laugh at me because I didn't know anything about the desert. In that two years the Army didn't touch anything I learned from them. I hope they are doing well.

[@RhudeIslander]

His keen eyes spotted…a house?! 🤨

[@DayDay-i6w]

This is typical now,,fight a war (for some clown sat safely miles away) risk your life for a life you think you want ,, to be killed and forgotten...and while the clown goes down in history, the real man is just a name on a stone that get damaged or forgotten..funny how history is represented

[@marcrj8111]

Canada's rare moment where it outshined itself was WWII and the Korean war. However Canada has, even before wokism took roots in its institutions, has not always treated it's exceptional "heroes" too well; Prince was beyond outstanding, and the top top Ace pilot Goerge Beurling, in my youth, were never even mentioned. Beurling just a mile away from where I lived.... though very interested in WWII history, I was never ever made aware of his accomplishments... Now with the war in former soviet territories, those pushing for that war, would never join the folks who are part of the 'feet on the ground' folks.

[@michaelburgoyne4224]

The "Devils Brigade" movie was filmed near Salt Lake City, Utah using members of the Utah National Guard soldiers..

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Plus filmed in Italy as well.

[@lauramjstewart]

Native Canadian soldiers were the best, sharpshooters, trained in hunting and forest knowledge, patient, quiet, stealthy and having high intelligence developed through years of living in the bush and hunting and trapping

[@jeffreyleonard7210]

12:09 "the military medal"...which one?

[@gbrockriede]

It’s literally just called the Military Medal.

[@sideswipe147]

As far as wikipedia is concerned this is confirmed. There is a medal called the military medal.

[@shokabull]

THE military medal

[@normmcrae1140]

I've met Tommy Prince's Daughter..... some enlightening stories about him.

[@usethenoodle]

It's too bad his accomplishments were recognized and awarded posthumously. What a brave war fighter.

[@KroatienSS]

17:20 Combat Stress is NOT a PTSD but USUALY A TRANSIENT CONDITION known as PTSS! Basically ONE CAN BE TREATED with Sedatives! PTSD…THAT One WON’T Go away….AT LEAST NOT w/o the MDMA!!!

[@HenryHaven-c3q]

The brigade trained in Colorado, not Montana ! They were probably the best body of combat soldiers in WW2 !

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

They trained in Hekena Montana..Google us your friend. My Uncle settled in Helena after the war. Look up Ft Harrison.

[@HenryHaven-c3q]

@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS they also extensively trained in Colorado , tge camps are still there with plaques commemorating their sacrifice!

[@chekaschmeka4283]

I thought this would be without a doubt a video about Jack Smith.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Why?

[@TheChico868]

The real ghost

[@KingbaldwinIV194]

What even more crazy is they don’t teach any of this in Canadian schools

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

They have been lately..I do

[@gewe33523]

Wow, God bless him.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🎖️🏆❤️‍🩹🙏 Thank you for sharing this

[@MooseBme]

WOW, COOL THANKS!

[@TranscendianIntendor]

I acknowledge that for some their destiny is to be warrior soldiers same as for others they feel their calling is to become priests or spiritual leaders. From where do we gain within us our greatest courage?

[@amelierenoncule]

May God bless his soul, mes amis !

[@biffgee6797]

Awesome! That's why we sing the Canadian national anthem before hockey games!

[@5cloudwalker]

✊ RESPECT 🇨🇦

[@HGWTPaladin]

Posthumous awards didn’t do him any justice or good. Why are people unwilling to give credit where credit is due? A feeling of superiority I suppose. Although they’re obviously inferior when it came down to patriotism, honor and bravery.

[@REBELSCL]

Regrettably both here in the United States and in our neighbor Canada, indigenous peoples suffer from economic disparity, racial prejudices and unequal opportunities…. Prince was a hero of tremendous courage….

[@stevekohl5351]

Which actor portrayed him in The Devil's Brigade?

[@jtremblay100]

There really wasn’t one. I like the movie but it is very loosely based on the actual events. One veteran of the force called the movie stupid. Entertaining though.

[@stevekohl5351]

I was afraid of that.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Nobody or no Indigenous person was portrayed

[@markjfox866]

What a guy.🎖🎖🎖

[@christophercoupe5006]

Sounds like Tommy Prince earned a few Victoria crosses!

[@asfafasdad384]

staggering how ungreatfull socium can be, masses are stupid

[@NelsonZAPTM]

Woody Harrelson in the thumbnail?

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

No VC?

[@randywise5241]

Good story. Only one error. You mispronounced his tribe's name a little. An understandable mistake seeing how it is spelled.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

We don't have Tribes...we have First Nation Communities..then how did the person say it wrong? I heard it Saulteaux. "Sew-toe" which it sounds like.

[@seancallahan6661]

It is sad our hero’s can’t find away to fit into “normal life “. Very sad!!

[@4OHz]

And did any Canadian ever formally apologize?

[@jamesallen1761]

He should be remberd.

[@swingingingerplums]

Shocking treatment of a Legend

[@dannylittlejohn1136]

Greatest Generation!!!

[@jasonschache9436]

A SUPER Human with a specific set of skills and abilities like you have in this man, and he was shamed because of his heritage. lol, society really sucks

[@jessemills3845]

Once AGAIN, Those that Help are cast Aside with No Regard! VETS, FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE, EMS, CORRECTIONS, DISPATCH and More!

[@EdwinSemidey]

But discrimination still to this day in Canada against Native people

[@billpetersen298]

Thank you for saying 1939.