The Real Inglorious Basterds: The Men Who Hunted Nazi Soldiers Behind Enemy Lines | Timeline

Is there any truth behind Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'? Discover the real story of the Jewish Americans who went behind enemy lines to exact revenge on Nazi soldiers.
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[@Gerson8lima]

Hans was able to find his peace seeing his old friend from one of the most important and impactful times in his life. Rest in peace 👼

[@MaryamofShomal]

That’s all he wanted 😩 one last chat with Fred 💔💔💔💔💔 🙏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@ianyoung106]

And Fred never lost the twinkle in his eye. What an incredible person!

[@joelspringman523]

Yes!

[@outlawJosieFox]

That smile!!! What a charmer!

[@lazatron2547]

Hans literally waited until his story was told.... then left, knowing it would remain long after him. And what a man Fred was. Inspirational.

[@mjtriola5638]

"What a mensch!"

[@WJWeber]

Getting beaten within an inch of your life to getting the commander to surrender to you is a wow to say the least

[@bridgetteparra2274]

😂let this be am example to present day united states

[@silverstem2964]

​@@debrarenteria8167 I fear generalizations more than anything!😱

[@arfajob4246]

Yes, & then progressing to convincing an evil man to save a city from destruction, the post war city fathers could provide the team with a pension for life.

[@lloydliddle9665]

Mmm hmm no exaggerating 😂

[@astrid703]

What a brilliant comeback: "What do you think we are Nazis?"

[@fariedvallie699]

Indeed.They are worse then the Nazis.

[@stephaniek1076]

Brilliant man, too, I say!!

[@laurenridsdale5726]

The Jews r NAZIS now look at PALASTINE then tell me they ain't u would be lieing

[@overdrive7349]

What else could he have done to him? Everyone knows who he is, what he's done, and he'll be in prison for the rest of his life life and he'll never see his family again. So what more could Fred have done to him?

[@carolkelly7629]

My. Father. Died. For. My. Country. USA. I. Hear. Stories. Of. Bravery and. I am. Proud

[@username25o9]

The men that went behind the lines and lived among their enemies, I can't imagine the guts that would take.

[@oldsteve4291]

I have often said 'I would like to think I could but doubt that I would.' So many men did heroic and dangerous things during the war, in battle, but to go into the enemies' territory like these guys is on another level. The world owes so much to people like them.

[@fostecc]

My Uncle had a knack for languages and spoke several. He and the family dog, Soldier, after both were trained by the Army, were parachuted behind the lines spying and sending information back to his commanding officers. He would say that "if it wasn't for Soldier, I wouldn't have made it, he saved my life so many times. He spoke very little about his experiences since it was considered Secret and Classified information at that time. To me he was a hero. He came home after the war, went to law school and worked for the IRS for years including setting up the IRS facility in Fresno CA. He went on to practice law, marry, have a family. Later in his life I personally think the events he experienced during the war negativity affected his life .

[@darnellwilliams7564]

GREAT STORY

[@cruisepaige]

@@fosteccwhat an amaxing person. Thank you for sharing. There is a book in there!❤

[@fostecc]

@@cruisepaige I agree.

[@rebecajohnston1135]

As a retired history teacher I have read so much and watched so many documentaries on WWII. I have always felt like I was just beyond speechless at the unbelievable courage showed by so many: these guys, the Resistance, the SAS (which was almost wiped out), everyday people who displayed heroism most of us could never imagine. We desperately need people like them today.

[@d.r.7396]

‘So I sent that message, and that’s how we destroyed 26 trains.’ You have to love this guy. Love his straightforward manner. What brave and amazing people. People like this are why I am obsessed with WW2. It’s amazing to see how different people respond and behave during the worst of times!

[@ecduf]

Yes, it's fascinating!

[@Steve-slack69]

Me to man that's all I watch or read my grandfather was in the war also

[@billyabroad8057]

These ladies and gents were everything great about society. Thank you for your service Inglourious Basterds!

[@user-vy8zs5xz2t]

This is a way better story than Inglorious Basterds. Make this a limited mini series, amazing.

[@proper90s43]

Balls of steel and honour. He had the chance to do whatever he wanted to his interrogator, but walked away on the high ground. Can you imagine how much composure that would take? Total respect.

[@reformedpresbyterianpulpit6745]

He says to him “What do you think we are? Nazis?” Then he walks away. Perfect response.

[@Bynggo]

Interesting that if the current oppressed people turn on their occupiers, they are called terrorists.

[@bumblebee623]

Psh. That's nothing. U ever been to Wisconsin? Those guys are tougher. Wisconsinites are way more alpha than any of these guys bro. Don't be mad

[@judytabor4940]

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[@jenamorris8608]

Exactly like Jean Valjean and Javert in Les Mis, after the Rebels have turned Javert over to Jean Valjean as a spy

[@stewartie2]

Fred was a mean Dude, so brave, humorous and a hero. What a team.

[@TheMisterB2u]

So humbled by watching this film, total respect to the three of them and all the others that did their bit !

[@kalbs89]

What a generation they were. Real super heroes

[@janisolson1013]

The greatest generation of all time. 100% agreed👌🏻

[@WJWeber]

It’s amazing what people do under the threat of extermination

[@martinweber1618]

*murderers

[@stardogMLB]

​@@martinweber1618Instead of casting aspersions maybe you should educate yourself what your life would be like if the axis won.

[@lrod8721]

Most are gone now, I would love to know their thoughts on the threat of dictatorship & the possibility of the USA losing our democracy? Brave men

[@carolinam4301]

OMG!!! “What do you think we are?… Nazis? “ such class, dropped his mic 🎤

[@Tokyo_Marshall_Official]

No your far worse,look at what they have done to America 🇺🇸

[@sad.jackfr00t]

@@Tokyo_Marshall_Officialwhat are you even talking about lmao

[@turnerg]

​@@Tokyo_Marshall_Official found the fascist

[@Tokyo_Marshall_Official]

@@turnerg simple reverse psychology doesn't work on me I am what I am, I don't know what fascist is I may be maybe not but I am a racist no doubt. Huge anti LGBT

[@Steve-slack69]

​@@Tokyo_Marshall_Official HUH?

[@dmag1234]

"Dont hurt my family" "What do you think we are, nazis 😎" Coldest line ever spoken

[@jtadevich]

Do you wonder if he found that comforting?

[@brysonloko2456]

wasnt the point of it. @@jtadevich

[@jtadevich]

@@brysonloko2456 I imagine it wasn't. But I still wonder.

[@faidssahibbil4851]

What time is it? i didnt heard it :

[@WoodGuy]

What a trio, you can't thank our veterans enough for the sacrifices they made so we call all live free. Mr. Myers sure is a happy-go-lucky guy, I hope he lives a very long life, he's earned it.

[@grene1955]

Damn... I'm crying like a baby. These people are the BEST that humanity has and is likely ever to have. More important now than ever that we find people like this!

[@rigsbyrigged1831]

me too

[@1984isnotamanual]

Jews are a great people they really are, especially considering all they have suffered. Maybe what made them so successful and moral is all the injustices inflicted on them throughout the centuries

[@jonathannixon8652]

I cried too especially after hearing Hans passed away the very next day 😢❤😢

[@harridan.]

absolutely. the american rt wing gun lobby forgets that many of the rest of us are armed as well.

[@billwillson5361]

​@@harridan.Right wing gun lobby? Oh you mean lawful gun owners? Cool story princess

[@DizGuys]

The indomitable spirit of these men is remarkable. I have so much respect and admiration, not only for enduring the terrible hardships, but also the grace and nobility with which they carry themselves. No ego, no self absorbed sense of being a 'celebrity. They did what they did for humankind.❤

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Amen. Real men, and so lacking in this handbag age of vile creatures that love to parade themselves as though something. First siren of war the handbag brigade would be found, permanently on the toilet.

[@arfajob4246]

Lions. Just getting off the mountain without skis & then executing a suicidal sled run before even starting the mission proper is the stuff of legends.

[@kaylamanor]

That is the most badass old man I’ve ever seen. Probably the most badass man, young or old.

[@shivajivythilingam8685]

I am from india.I am unable control my tears 😢. How much of risk and agony they have undergone to save the world... Thoughts prayers for this genius trios and every one cooperated with them. Rest in peace Hans Sir. 🙏🙏

[@TheSmarq17]

THIS is what should be taught in history classes all over America. These men were truly giants and deserve to be known to everyone forever. Replace the traitor statues being taken down in recent years with statues of these true patriots. Great vid.

[@NicoleAC-PhD]

Agree.

[@billwillson5361]

Traitor statues?? Like who?

[@BackwardsMarathonPSU]

He's talking about the confederate general statues I assume@@billwillson5361

[@turnerg]

​@@billwillson5361 i think they are refering to Confederate statues, which are, in fact statues dedicated to traitors of the US

[@hmanuel7138]

Looks like the so called traitors may have been right when you see what the winners have done to the country.😢

[@garyhill2740]

These men, quiet and humble, are giants to me. I wish I could have had the privilege to shake their hands and thank them. When I hear the word hero....I think of men like these. Fred defeated his tormentors utterly by not stooping to their level! "What do you think we are, Nazis?" Bravo sir! :)

[@rebecajohnston1135]

I don't think most people realize how much more strength and character it takes to refuse to lower yourself to the level of your enemies. You are so right; this just made them even more heroic. It makes me so sad to see survivors of the USS Arizona say they still hate the Japanese and will never forgive. I'm sure they're all dead by now but I always prayed for them, for them to find forgiveness in their hearts so that they could find peace. 🙏

[@karmayt8956]

We owe these men our freedom.

[@Tokyo_Marshall_Official]

We?

[@Fee_V]

@@Tokyo_Marshall_Official We in the Western world. Do you have difficulty understanding?

[@Tokyo_Marshall_Official]

@@Fee_V I know,,,I have about 2 more years of saving to do then I'm off the perverted titanic. 😂

[@foxy_codone4779]

What a story! Some of the bravest men in history no doubt!

[@CharlieTheNerd91]

People mistake determination for bravery quite often. You do not need to be "brave" if you are doing something out of pure conviction, and these people had the best motivation they possibly could have.

[@TheChris9888]

Dear Timeline, This is a masterpiece, thank you. Greetings from Greece.

[@davidlancaster8152]

Bless them. What a strong and tenacious generation. They fought for a better be world. We have let them down. We owe it to them to do better.

[@LoneWanderer905]

The people of the whole world haven't let them down. But the people who were put in power did. The biggest honor a soldier can have is to not ever have to fight again. And I guess in the last few years we are now once again on the edge. The reasons, the enemy, and even the weaponry changes, but not war. War never changes.

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@LoneWanderer905 you really missed the point

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@wadewilson6628 some people shouldn't drink

[@findusfishfingers]

The Poles are just fine today, thank you ver much. @@wadewilson6628

[@bnhietala]

Such an incredible story! What a beautiful friendship these gentlemen shared!

[@terrileyda5346]

What an amazing documentary! My Dad was in the Bulge, & I know of many battles. But I never knew this story! Thank you for making this film so informative! Now I know, and I’m so glad I know! Heroes one and all!❤

[@angelmasionett7150]

I never thought I would cry for men of courage. I cried to know that after talking to his friend Hans. He died. So sad Oh Lord.

[@MimiMkenya]

The fact that these men are still such beautifully-hearted people shows their true humanity and resilience. Thank you, gents, for your service❤ Fred's cavalier recollection of events and modesty narrating them made me giggle a few times. Pure strength 💪🏾 ❤

[@cayminlast]

Amazing story, incredible humans who had more guts and endurance than most people.

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

Interesting since I was recently in Innsbruck and recall watching this before Mayer passing in 2016. I would have retraced their steps had I remembered about this. I’m grateful for their service and for what they were able to do for people and city of Innsbruck. 🇦🇹 ✡️ 🇺🇸

[@0300SSgtOrange]

I concur Innsbruck is beautiful. Too bad documentary failed to mention how he was betrayed by a black market merchant and how another OSS operative saved his life by embellishing Mayer’s status.

[@user-tm8dg9gj8n]

I’m sat in a hospital bed in a lot of pain feeling more than a little sorry for myself.My brain didn’t register one second of pain while I watched this.Makes me feel so humble.Could I have done the same thing.Definitely not.Brave souls all of them

[@thegreencat9947]

Hope you are better. Those people show us what we can be.

[@FigaroHey]

25:35 LOVE the twinkle in Fred's eye when he talks about impersonating a wounded SS officer and drawing pay,: "I had to live SOME way."

[@Goofypikz]

Fantastic documentary and fine brave men. Nothing but respect for them. And the young ladies helping them.

[@Skarlett00]

These men prove that great Americans are also made not just born.

[@NicoleAC-PhD]

So true 👍!❤

[@judepower4425]

Great human beings, nationality has nothing to do with it or how do you categorise the ex Luftwaffe pilot?

[@MadTeaMarie]

WELL SAID.

[@FigaroHey]

@@judepower4425 The film is about some Americans. Sheez. Do you have to be offended about EVERYTHING? I'm guessing you're not a Luftwaffe pilot, so why the defensiveness?

[@roseanne74]

Why are you limiting greatness to the US? Complete and utterly typical US arrogance.

[@philbyd]

What a story,bravery doesn’t even begin to describe these people

[@Padoinky]

This is one amazing story… almost too impossible and impressive for non-fictional truth and history…. This needs to be brought out to a larger audience

[@TheMerryPrangster]

This video is as much publicity as it will get unfortunately

[@jimdeboer84]

Well done! Best WW2 documentary I have ever watched. What an amazing story.

[@lynnefletcher7152]

What incredible bravery and courage these men and women had during that terrible time. I can't even begin to imagine how they survived on so many levels.

[@RanchBuiltRatRods]

God bless those men. Every American should watch this film to remember what sacrifice is.

[@judepower4425]

Every human who wants to be inspired, not just Americans

[@richardchisholm2073]

The Brits laughed at the OSS when it was organized. After all, they had SAS, SID and their Commandos. OSS learned fast and accomplished much. This team of three were cream of the crop. I'm glad this popped up on my feed, it was a fantastic story.

[@flowersnyc]

Am in tears, and awed by this piece of heroic history. Thank you for such incredible interviews, production value, and storytelling.

[@randallt6021]

Thank you to everyone who had a hand in the creation of this production. It was an amazing lesson in history. I'd love to meet Fred, what a beautiful sole.

[@richardmason902]

Respect Gratitude and respect.

[@gonefishing167]

What wonderful people, from the commandos to their helpers in occupied territories. All brave . 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@gordonfrickers5592]

As the story unfolds it becomes quite literally awesome; dwarfing the best efforts of Hollywood because this is an outstanding true story "in their own words". Thanks for posting this.

[@TimBarnett-pl9kd]

Freddie! Or should I say, Fredric Mayar! I thought of you when discussing individuals that made big difference in WWII! God bless you and your!

[@robertthomas583]

Until now, all I knew was that the name was of an actual group of soldiers in the war, and that was all. That was an amazing story about some amazing men. I'm glad those two got to talk before Hans died. My own uncle was in the 82nd Airborne and also in the OSS. It was interesting to see some of the training they went through, because as near as I can put together from things I have read that he did and stories my dads told me, my uncle didn't talk all that much about it, was that he appeared to be trained as an assassin. One of his group's jobs was to go after Rommel in Africa. After getting dropped off by sub and sneaking through to whatever camp he was in at the time, they discovered he had gone back to Germany, I don't know which time. So, had to sneak back and get the sub and leave. My second wife's father's mother's family were German and the sons spoke fluent German and knew about life in Germany. They went to the Army as officers. My ex had to get something out of her parent's closet one night. She had seen his Army major's uniform. What she had never seen before was his German officer's uniform. He died the year before I met her so I never got to hear spy stories, he did tell her some things. My brother in law ended up with the Luger that went with the uniform.

[@lawnmanmartinfan7909]

What a amazing story of courage, strength, & friendship. Can you imagine being approached in the middle of a war by a german that wants to join your crew to do right by the world. What a great show of faith and love for the human race. That's not just about being an american that's about being a good human. God bless all these men and their families.

[@robertarodriguez9391]

I am now addicted to history. I’ve learned so much about things that happened abroad and it’s so interesting to learn about other parts of the world ❤

[@taraortiz]

Great production & editing on this doc. Really put me right into the story. Great work all around. Our veterans are giants among men.

[@touchstar68]

Wow They don’t make em like these blokes anymore. Heros.

[@wandalopez814]

Thanks for your Service ❤❤❤❤

[@Gunbudder]

if it wasn't for the OSS, i wouldn't be here because my family would not have survived WWII. i'm glad these stories are being told now, because so many OSS members just took their stories with them to the grave, or they just never got any big coverage and stayed as family stories

[@hahaha9076]

Wow. Incredible men and women. I'm very grateful to the producers of this article. The trials and tribulations of life today seem so insurmountable at times. Perspective is everything. Thankyou.

[@weduhpeople8504]

It’s almost like Hans waited to leave this world a day after seeing him again. True brotherhood of American heroes who went beyond their call of duty. RIP 😇🇮🇱🇺🇸💙

[@Karmah01]

Went behind enemy lines and lived to tell about it. AMAZING!

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

His father is an example for all of us! What a great bunch of men!

[@CharlieTheNerd91]

My grandfather was just gone one day in 1950. 55 Years later we learned that he was recruited by the CIA, he was taming wild cats in a circus as his cover. His codename was CAUTERY, and his wife (not my grandma) was also part of the mission; they debriefed and smuggled deserting soviet soldiers and officers. He was sentenced to death and executed in Poland.

[@trickpony111]

Wow!!!! Just astonishing!!! You, sirs, are all undoubtedly the most badass men to ever live. Stand proud, gentlemen!! Thank you is a scant lip service, for lack of better expression.

[@missmeppsie3389]

Beautifully said. Thank you!

[@michaelmarrone5768]

Incredible story. How was this not more well known. Not made into a movie.

[@judepower4425]

It has been - keep up

[@michaelmarrone5768]

That wasn't a movie. It was a dramatized recreation. Keep up@@judepower4425

[@ivoperic3992]

What about hamas

[@amymarieZ]

I wish we understood history better.

[@susanalexander6721]

I wish we were taught it.

[@Deep_Dish]

Close timing getting Hans interviewed the day before he passed! He seemed in good condition. Lucky to get his timeless story in the nick of time

[@F.Castle93]

This was a pleasure to listen to. Makes me wanna watch the movie again.

[@esthermcdonald2297]

Marvelous story about spectacular young men who fought valiantly and won, thank god.

[@sallystege7163]

In tears. Thank you gentlemen, and ladies.

[@mith23z]

ive watched many times the movie inglorious basterds bt now ive found tjhe real ones..so inspiring❤👌

[@paulhammersley4562]

saying these men were brave is an understatement,

[@zombiesruinmbti3840]

Interesting time to release this

[@Erik-op2hy]

Yup.. just look at what Hamas did on 10/7

[@MyYTaccountName]

@@user-yh2vm2ti3cright? Also the last 75 years.

[@Erik-op2hy]

@@user-yh2vm2ti3c It's not like this was the first terrorist attack in those 17 years. All those security measurements didn't come out of thin air... One bus after another got blown up.. random people were killed by Hamas. I'm not saying Israel is never in the wrong. This war has to stop and they have to make 2 states.. too many innocent people are getting killed on both sides

[@MotDoiAnLac258]

Thank you channel for sharing interesting and interesting historical information

[@turbyoulance]

Legends who's lives and deeds will never be forgotten.

[@Brovillion559]

My grandfather had friends who served the oss. His family is from France. Hes not my biological grandfather he married my grandmother after my bio grandfather passed away suddenly. He would tell me stories about the fun they would have during missions. He said they would be so scared and stressed out over innocent ppl getting hurt or killed for helping them. That they tried to be super nice to everyone.

[@Cat-ik1wo]

They dont make men like this anymore. The best generation. They were born for times such as this. The level of courage can only be measured by the danger faced. I salute them!

[@susanalexander6721]

I am honored to be able to watch this story.🎉🎉🎉 would like to know how Fred was identified.

[@meganpopple9100]

There are no winners in war. There are those who live, those who die, and those that suffer in between.

[@jefffoster7105]

The truth is often more unbelievable and what a story . So brave ..

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I absolutely love these men and all others like them. Greatest generation for sure. We owe them everything.

[@rowdysgirlalways]

Brilliant operation, courageous, righteous heroes and people of good character. Hans, Franz and Fred were not the only heroes in this saga, every person in the area who helped them intentionally was a hero. Those 3 courageous guys were the match to the fuse.

[@jamesforresternewone4423]

Awesome documentarys keep it up

[@brendankingofnerds]

RIP Hans 🥺

[@mspro9032]

They don't make men like this anymore

[@DEADLY-LURES-AU]

😂

[@vikasbadwal6206]

Incredible Fred... Hats off

[@gads994]

This video just appeared here now and just find so coincidence that yesterday i just watch the movie

[@user-bp3nf2gr2y]

A story involving all of the virtues. Of course bravery and courage abound and the humanity throughout. Thanks

[@sarahjagenberg5620]

Amazing history and so well presented. Thank you for this most excellent documentary!

[@JonnoPlays]

I wish the movie made in Hollywood wasn't so unwatchable because it's truly an incredible story.

[@mikeypalmice9628]

33:22-33:24 that explosion sent those bodies flying way up there crazy

[@randomunicorn1578]

I cannot even imagine if this happened now. It's a horrifying thought.

[@johnve8327]

Incredible documentary, thank you!

[@yoshuatree8538]

Thank you to those who fought for our freedom, God bless

[@korbindallas9921]

God bless the souls of these men and women!!

[@BradGryphonn]

Thank you. Three men influenced the surrender of a key city. Better than the movie.

[@jesusperez8394]

The bravery of these men goes beyond words. That's when respect is absolute.

[@manzomatbob4833]

It is truly an amazing and heartwarming story of men and women who were from the greatest generation. May their story forever live.

[@brentbush5810]

I do not believe there will ever be a greater generation of men than the WW2 era.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

some very brave and gallant people during the war ......... excellent documentary

[@wannabe4668]

Beautiful story of bravery, honor, love and friendship.

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

Such a combo of bravery, swagger, humility, and honor.