"War As It Really Is:" Historic World War One Combat Footage from the Front

[@srf2112]

What a treasure! The accompanying music was perfect imo. My paternal grandfather fought in that horrible war and survived but I never met him unfortunately. Thank you for sharing this I have never seen any of this footage before. Not infesting it with non stop commercials is also greatly appreciated.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@srf2112 I try to make all my videos in this vein, so I hope you subscribe and Check out some of the other videos. Thanks for the sound check on the music - good to know it worked for you. By the way, my great uncle served in that war but was killed shortly before it ended. In any sense, thank you very much for watching and commenting. www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@srf2112]

@@CarterOnConflict I already subscribed once I watched the video. peace

[@Dkthearn]

Respect brother u got a subscriber ​@CarterOnConflict

[@bobkoroua]

My great uncle was lost in "wipers" and his body was never recovered. My granddad was in some semi official capacity in 2013 and visited the commonwealth grave commission (?) headquarters, he was speaking to one of the people there and mentioned our loss, the guy said "What was your home town?" And asked him to wait a moment. Came back with our family members leather dog tag. They had been called by a farmer who had found some bones and they found an aid station dugout that had been hit by a shell which buried the whole aid station. They found twenty wounded and four medic that had been there for all that time. They were in the process of trying to contact kin and granddad had already been identified as the next of kin. We had known Fred had been wounded and sent back from the front but he had never reached the rear.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@bobkoroua amazing story Bob, I enjoy hearing these personal stories. I appreciate you sharing. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@RJS1966USMC]

Thank you for posting this footage. My maternal Grandfather, born in 1897, served in the U.S. Army in WWI in France. I have two photos of him in his uniform at the time. He survived exposure to Mustard Gas but paid the price in losing his hair and teeth. He went on after the war to marry and have two children: my Uncle and then my Mom. He lived long enough that I got to meet him and spend time going for walks with him and his dog, putting up and taking down his American Flag every day, and enjoying Vernors Ginger Ale. His life spanned from before the invention of the airplane to just after Apollo 17, our last trip to the moon. He died at the age of 75 in 1973 when I was just 5, almost making it to his 76th. My Grandmother lived to 92 in the year 2000. She said "He would have been proud to know I joined the Marines."

[@heuristicnepenthean7727]

thanks for the words! wow!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you so much for this story. What a great American. I enjoy reading these stories. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@CooperKing-r4j]

he sounds like a cool guy! did he ever fly in a plane?

[@mcburcke]

My paternal grandfather was there with the AEF in 1918, right toward the end of the war. Said he regularly had little pieces of artillery shells clink on his helmet and field jacket, luckily never with enough energy to hurt him. He kept a diary of the whole time his unit was there and it makes for incredible reading for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren now. Makes it very real for them.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@mcburcke that is a real treasure you have. Wow, what a legacy. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Please visit my website at www.doctorpaulcarter.com/ and download for free my books and articles at independent.academia.edu/PaulCarterPhD

[@sugarnads]

Only possible time he could have been there seeing as your lot didnt get into action in numbers until october 1918

[@mcburcke]

@@sugarnads His diary starts in August 1918. Late to the party, as usual! 🙄

[@herrprepper2070]

As a young apprentice barber in 1964, I went to work in the second chair of a 2 chair barber shop, owned and operated by a WW1 combat veteran. A group of local WW1 vets hung around the shop most days. One thing I’ll always remember is the number of WW1 veteran “hobos” that would come over from the Baltimore and Ohio train tracks a block away… I guess they had some way to spread the word that a fellow veteran was good for a haircut and enough money for a sandwich. They’re all gone now. Good night, fellas.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@herrprepper2070 war did to them what it had done for others. Sad poignant story, I appreciate you sharing. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@jakevernon4754]

You’re a good man.

[@steven_003]

Feel free to share any anecdotes or impressions. We can’t experience it ourselves, but maybe we can remember them one generation longer.

[@SubPablum]

Awhile back I was watching some of the earliest motion pictures filmed on the streets of late Victorian England. Most scenes contained children at first watching the cameraman warily then acting out and showing off, enjoying it as children will. Someone in the comment section pointed out that most of the boys would go on to die in WWI several years later. That changed the feel of the film quite a bit for me and others judging by the other comments. That video is here on YT if one to look for it. Anyway, this too is a valuable historic bit of film preservation. Thanks for making it available.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@SubPablum I appreciate your thoughtful insights. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@TDrewBR]

Bruh don't share a intriguing comment without link or title bro lol what is it

[@jonathanjackgoodman2764]

Thank you for being brave and not blurring out scenes. War should not be edited or watered down. It's a horrible endeavor and should be shown as such.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@jonathanjackgoodman2764 Jonathan…you are right…..thank you. And Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@joshuayates8506]

Astounding footage. Thank you for posting! My great grandfather served in the 27th Canadian battalion. He fought in some terrible battles from 1916-1918 (St Eloi, the Somme, Passchendaele) to name a few. He was injured many times by shrapnel. Suffered life threatening infections. The worst was a gun shot wound in 1918 to his left arm that completely shattered his elbow. He required a silver plate to reconstruct it. I never had the chance to meet him (was born 15 years after he passed). His war experience is similar to that of so many others. Awe inspiring but also terrifying. Bless all those who paid so heavy a price. Dead and survivors alike. War is never the answer.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@joshuayates8506 Joshua, your comment was thoughtful and touching. I enjoy hearing of people’s family history like this. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@sugarnads]

My maternal great grandfather was an ANZAC. 🇭🇲❤️🇨🇦

[@157RANDOM]

My great grandfather fought with the 115th Nova Scotia Rifles, 2nd Battalion, CEF. He joined in December 1915, at the age of 17. He arrived in England in July 1916, and went to the front in March 1917. He was wounded by shrapnel in July of 1917 and spent a day at a military hospital before being released back to his unit. He survived the war and was given a medical discharge in May 1919. He later became a taxidermist and died on August 31st, 1968, a day before his 70th birthday. My father was 6, and his sister 11 when he died, and they have told me many stories of what a great man he was, and how his experience shaped his sense of compassion and care for others.

[@daviscutting8045]

My grandfather flew a Jenny in World War I, My father flew a P 51 in World War II. Thank you for the memories. It’s so sad. It still goes on.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@daviscutting8045 David, that is a heritage to be proud of, and I enjoy hearing viewer stories about their families from the past. God bless. Sad….yes….but a bad reality I suppose. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@nicholascarver1]

My grandfather flew a p51 as well

[@shanghaiyancey]

Some interesting footage I have never seen before. Thanks for putting all the reels together.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@shanghaiyancey Yancey, I always appreciate you watching!

[@roryrousseau111]

I always feel like there’s not much ww1 footage out there, so to stumble upon this collection I’ve never seen is a huge treat for me and any other war/history buffs I’m sure. Excellent accompanying scores as well. Thank you for putting this together!!!!!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it Rory. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@CarterOnConflict]

By the way, I just issued a new video Rory, all original film, on the St. Mihiel Drive. I hope you enjoy: St. Mihiel Drive World War One kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIfMiaykrKipqdk

[@Troy440Dodge]

My Great Grandfather served during WWI in the 42nd Rainbow division, United States Army. I was particularly raised by WWl and WWII veterans. Those gentleman would not mention their experiences. They also would not wear any clothing mentioning their service. However, after spending time with them, some little detail would come through. Its might be their haircut, it might be that one would keep his shoes shined. At all times. So many other ways. Otherwise, you wouldn't know that they served. Grandfather was drafted in June of 1918, I don't know if he saw combat. He did take quite a few pictures of the aftermath of battle. I saw some of these pictures in my early teens. Some were of human remains. I was thankful for black and white film. I can not imagine how terrible these fellow's experiences were. All long gone, but not forgotten.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Troy440Dodge you offer some thoughtful insights on the men who fought those wars, that generation. A reflection on how bad war was. Good that your grandad did get some photos. Today’s warriors wrote books. Such an interesting contrast. Thank you for sharing with us, and I hope you enjoy other of my videos: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@jakeroberts7435]

My Great grandfather commanded the 82nd infantry Brigade in WW1, a unit of the 41st Division, he died long before l was born. I did meet his brother, my great uncle who served under him as a Captain but l was too young to talk to him about war...we've got their side arms they carried and the older guys 30/40 Krag from Cuba, he also went on the Pancho Villa raid. Would love to have talked to them about their experiences

[@garymckee63]

My great uncle was also in the 42nd Rainbow 🌈 division and also in 1916 Mexican border campaign. His name was Jesse E. McKee.

[@jakeroberts7435]

@@garymckee63 That's cool, your great uncle and my greatgrand father might have met, unlikely but maybe. He was a member of the Ohio National Gaurd, don't know his rank on the punitive raid but he was a Major in Cuba and a Brig General in the AEF. His name was Edward Vollrath

[@kremepye3613]

They probably met and kissed each other on the lips, it was the 🌈 division afterall

[@nicom.peeters1576]

Excellent music score, which makes this footage even more dramatic than it was already. It made me crying to see the faces of these young men, becoming slaughtered in such numbers and all in vain. You did a great job, Paul!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@nicom.peeters1576 well thank you so much for your comment Peter and for watching. It is sad to watch it all. Such sacrifice. I hope you enjoy other of my videos at www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@hansvandijk1487]

Amazing video. Especially your description of what is shown is spot on! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@hansvandijk1487 I always appreciate my Dutch viewers. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@dansanborn8002]

This is the first time I've seen this footage in its entirety; previously, I've only seen short clips. Thank you for your well thought out presentation.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@dansanborn8002 Dan, the honor is mine. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@Yeahmanyup]

The footage of the dogfight is amazing. I’ve seen a lot of WW2 guncam footage but this is the only WW1 footage of a dogfight I’ve come across. What a time, the last clash of Europes great empires.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Yeahmanyup yes, I think this is the first I have seen as well. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@leebagdon6922]

Amazing, the first part of reel 1 shows the float plane just 13 years after the Wright Brothers first powered flight

[@Doo_Doo_Patrol]

And just about a century to the F35.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Doo_Doo_Patrol solid point!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@leebagdon6922 I guess the buildup to war really did bring in quick technological developments.

[@steverid]

Fantastic footage. No more brother's wars. May God bless them all.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you sir. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@lllordllloyd]

I feel a little ashamed I am seeing this for the first time... but more, grateful to you, again. I spent the French summers 2016-19 exploring and guiding the Great War battlefields, including Verdun. In Verdun, one can see and touch fortifications of three distinct eras: pre-gunpowder vertical defences, the Vauban era defences show in the film, and the 'modern' fortifications such as Douaumont and Vaux, the focus of the 1916 fighting. And there is of course the Ossuary and the enormous cemetery that surrounds it. Nobody who has been there would dare speak of 'French cowardice'. I was also interested to see the little-known and little-recorded Russian units that fought alongside the French.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@lllordllloyd wow, I can think of few summer jobs more fulfilling than that! Thank you for sharing, it’s quite interesting. Given your background, you should really enjoy the footage. Also, I just uploaded this :-) thank you always for watching and commenting!

[@jakeroberts7435]

I went to Verdun as a kid, my dad was stationed in France in the early 60s, USAF, it left an eerie impression on me, the bodies buried by the shells. We visited many battlefields, but Verdun...damn

[@readingstuff-p3v]

Superb video! My French paternal great grandfathers were poilus that died in World War l. One in September 1914 (237e régiment d'infanterie) and the other in September 1915 (21st Territorial Infantry Regiment). My great grandmother's brother, a great uncle, was a pilot during World War l as well. He was taken prisoner after being shot down whilst strafing German trenches. He attempted an escape four times before he finally managed to escape Karlsruhe and returned to the fight. He survived la grande guerre. I often watch these videos to see if I recognize any regiments or faces.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@readingstuff-p3v wow, what amazing history there. Survived his 5th escape - I enjoy hearing people personalize these stories. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@miketalas7998]

I also have to say that if any of the people watching this think this is boring or clickbate, most of all the men we see in the footage did not live thru the battles. Remember that America had not entered into the War as yet! This was the most horrific War the world had seen until WW2!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@miketalas7998 Mike, thank you for this poignant note. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@JackMehoff-m3s]

Thank you for clarifying, I was hoping I wouldn’t be enjoying fake visual depictions of other men dying, don’t want to waste a fap.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

Thank you for uploading this valuable historical document. I liked the soundtrack, too.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 so happy you enjoyed the soundtrack! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@cmoore7780]

I’m only 51 and I’m learning a lot from these. You’ve got a new subscriber! Thank you for these

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@cmoore7780 sir, thank you for that. I really appreciate your support and your comment.

[@geibenbedivan3433]

Nice music chosen. Fits perfectly. Thanks a lot for your amazing time piece.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@geibenbedivan3433 thank you and I’m comforted, truly, that you like the music. I’m going to have other Great War pieces so please stay tuned. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@tablesizeproductions4360]

This should be mandatory viewing in schools. Really shows the horrific tragedy of the Great War.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@tablesizeproductions4360 well said. It should be. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@MrCSRT8]

This vid is a rare historical gem. Thank you for this! The accompanying music is also excellent. Merry Christmas!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@MrCSRT8 you have such a positive attitude, God Bless you. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@static-and-rust]

The music you selected is perfect, great job

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@static-and-rust thank you, I appreciate that. I was quite concerned. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@waldopepper1]

Thank you for putting this up…nice to see in its complete version.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@waldopepper1 Waldo, the gratitude is to you for watching. Otherwise it’s of no use. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@RamblinRick_]

Thank you for this. Suggestion: 1) Add Chapter markers in the video for each reel, or; 2) Add the reel time markers (you have at 2:50) into the description for each reel. Else, the viewer must constantly return to 2:50.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@RamblinRick_ Rick….thank you for the suggestion. Very helpful for me for the future (due to KZbin procedures I can’t go back now) and I appreciate you taking the time to explain this. In general, Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@fredselbman3319]

“ War is a Racket !” Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler USMC and two time Medal of Honor recipient !

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@fredselbman3319 thank you for pointing out Smedley!!!! That is worthy of another video. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@tomtd]

He couldn’t have said that if Japan or Germany had prevailed after their initiatives in Poland and PH

[@jasonb9394]

Thank you for sharing this, I have been an avid history nut for most of my life and I have never seen this film. The musical choice is perfect as well. I just subscribed to your channel on both of my accounts.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@jasonb9394 Jason, the honor is all mine, and I am grateful for your channel support. When you scroll through my videos, and watch a few, you will see the flavor or style I try to provide. That I even got the music right…I’m humbled, as I struggled with it. Thank you so very much.

[@jamesrizza2640]

So strange to see people from over 100 years ago now. Which of them were lost and who survived in this conflict. I think of the bravery of those men on either side using vehicles and ideas never used before. Jumping out in a parachute, flying in a wooden plane. Seeing cavalry still in use alongside armored cars. Simply astonishing to watch.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@jamesrizza2640 quite amazing, and poignant thoughts. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@joeyj6808]

Absolutely amazing footage. Thank you for posting this along with the notation. We;; done, sir.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@joeyj6808 Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it, Joey. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@LesBowington]

My grand father fought in the trenches, developed severe lung problems and he died in 1940 from Tuberculosis at the age 50. this film gives me a glimpse of what he must have gone through. Thanks

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@LesBowington I appreciate the personal story Les. That’s what brings history home to us. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@dleex]

Amazing work as always Dr. Carter!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@dleex well thank you sir! That’s encouraging. I appreciate it.

[@justinhaslam-lucas8711]

Well Mr Thompson was a very "dedicated" to his task. Thank you for releasing this.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@justinhaslam-lucas8711 he could not have said it better himself, Justin. Yes, he was. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@justinhaslam-lucas8711]

@@CarterOnConflict It was very unique footage firstly due to the editing, but it also made very clear the range, and type of technologies being used like no other footage I have seen before, and I have watched a lot over the past 50 years.

[@mikekares-b8q]

I'm in my 70s and this is the first time I have seen this film very enlightening to say the least .

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@mikekares-b8q Mike, thank you sir. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@SteveAubrey1762]

My grandfather served in the United States Army Air Service during WW1 in France. He was the head mechanic of a Nieuport 28 fighter. I used to have an original picture of him leaning on his aeroplane .

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@SteveAubrey1762 I hope you find that pic Steve, what a treasure. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@markroberts9577]

Amazing footage! Surprised by the technical advances!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@markroberts9577 I guess that was the war of technology - where it really did advance and look at the advancements now (to your point) Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@mikestafford2792]

Interesting video. My grandfathers brother served in the Army in WW1. He never talked about it either.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@mikestafford2792 Mike, thank you much. My grandfathers brother did as well! He was killed in the last few months of battle. I hope you find parts of the video that you enjoy (as much as one can enjoy such)

[@mikestafford2792]

@@CarterOnConflict Sad to hear of his passing. I'm sure it was hard on the family. WW1 seems to have been very brutal. I was AF in Vietnam. 70-71. Aircraft maintenance. Glad I got to come home.

[@markmewordz6860]

My grandad was a regular in the BEF in July 1914. Went through 1914, Gallipoli and The Somme. Gassed in Nov 1916 and was invalided to then work on the railway. Died in 1934 ... the gas took 18 years to kill him. He just got on with things. A quiet hero.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@markmewordz6860 Mark…hearing such personal stories is a reason I do these videos. To hear of brave Americans (and others) who suffered silently. God Bless them. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@lohikarhu734]

The USA "sat it out" for almost three years, while mostly British Commonwealth countries lost 100's of thousands of their young men...then, after racking up some profits, the USA jumped in for the last battles, and now take credit for their heroic feats of winning the War! (Canada had, per capita, 7x as many killed as the USA... *Serbia* had 2.35x as many killed as the USA, and, per capita, 75 times as many killed as the USA!) in WW II, again, the allies fought land, sea and air battles, for over two years, before the USA was forced to do something by the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, and, again, USA history makes it clear that the heroic USA forces conquered the German war machine.

[@franklindorrell4755]

Your music choices are perfect sir.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@franklindorrell4755 Franklin, thank you very much for the feedback - I struggled with it. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@jugghead-1975]

WOW! Thanks for this gold nugget!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@jugghead-1975 my pleasure, thank you sir. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@Redwood65]

My grandfather served in the The 54th Pioneer Infantry Regiment. A United States Army unit that served in World War I: Formation Created on January 4, 1918 at Camp Wadsworth in South Carolina, based on the 71st New York Infantry Deployment Sailed to France on August 9, 1918, arriving in Brest on September 12, 1918 Combat Participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive from September 25 to November 11, 1918 Occupation After the armistice, served as a garrison in the German towns of Coblenz and Wittlich Duties Supplied materials to the front, salvaged battlefields, and buried the dead.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Redwood65 I enjoy comments like yours the most. Sharing the personal history. How wonderful you know the history! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@Caleb-o4w]

not that this means anything… but you earned a subscriber with your thoroughness to make this maneuverable and really squaring us away with all the information needed to view the film!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Caleb-o4w that actually means ALOT to me. Thank you for saying it. One commenter said my intro was too long, so I knew he didn’t understand that I was indeed trying to establish the setting so that the viewer would better understand. I try to do that on every single film. Caleb, I’m sure you will find sone other videos of mine you like, I have a unique (not better, but unique) style. So, thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@owencrater3197]

Great Video. Thanks for providing

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@owencrater3197 Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@hamiltontodd8579]

Amazing collection of films!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@hamiltontodd8579 Hamilton, thank you sir. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@hamiltontodd8579]

@@CarterOnConflict Thank you for the list, sir!

[@Verdun16]

Thank you for this. I love the French army in WW1. The horror these men went through is unimaginable, the book “The Verdun Regiment” and this movie capture the war perfectly.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Verdun16 I am glad you enjoyed it and took the time to respond. I have more coming, stand by. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@michaelhall481]

This is incredible. Thank you for this. It looks so long ago, but 100 odd years ago actually isn't that far back. I don't know if any of my family served in WW1 (a lot of South African troops were lost on their way to the battlefields due to some ships going down), but both my grandfathers and some extended family saw action in WW2 as part of the Commonwealth forces (El Alamein and Italy). Lest we forget these outstanding men.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@michaelhall481 Amen Michael. Appreciate you posting your family background, that’s one of the more enjoyable parts of video making is reading comments like this. You may have seen by now that since this video I have 3 or 4 more original WWI footage videos. So, Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@wdsmauglir4683]

Fascinating compilation

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[@b.k.3280]

Amazing videos! Merci!!!

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[@stephenchristian5739]

Thank you 4 your time so much great film Ive never seen b 4, & of course thank you Thomas

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@@stephenchristian5739 Stephen, thank you sir. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@TonyLoechte]

This is the best thing I’ve seen on u tube all year ❤

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@@TonyLoechte I’m very pleased you enjoyed it Tony. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@mechmaster9513]

This is wild, thank you!

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[@LaoFarm]

Very educational visual insight. May they all rest in peace.

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@@LaoFarm thank you so much. Amen. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@AG-ok7no]

For those claiming clickbait, it's a movie called "War as it Really Is" and the description says exactly what it is, nothing more nothing less. It's not Hollywood and it's not your X-Box.

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@@AG-ok7no well said….Thank you…I label exactly what the film is, as you say, and I do think these young posters have such unrealistic expectations from their video games. Maybe they expect cameramen to jump in the middle of a knife fight, but Thompson was as close to combat as it gets.

[@DrBugz-h1q]

Moreover, people watching this at the time had no other way to see the war except by photos or drawings. This was a revelation to them, to see the war "in motion" no matter how "mundane." If you had never ventured from your town, city or county, this was very exciting to see.

[@brianmalady1190]

Probably fairly sanitised as well.

[@kingebeneezer7986]

​@@brianmalady1190it wasn't sanitized at all. The man who filmed it was literally wounded from shrapnel

[@markc.8933]

What a fantastic film! A real film treasure

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@@markc.8933 Mark, I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@gdude3957]

Thanks so much Doc.! I was an aircraft mech for 30 yrs all the way to U-2 and more, Lockheed

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@@gdude3957 thank you Gdude. That is a solid skill, you did well! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@kingfishersfire]

Brilliant. Thank you

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[@cvanscho]

Excellent footage, and music!

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[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

How do you spot Stolen Valor? The " ad-hocly dressed veteran" is bragging about the war.... My grandpa never ever talked about WW2. I didn't know he had been awarded the Navy Cross or that he had survived the Indianapolis sinking until the day we buried him. His shipmates told me, at the time I was a Corporal PMI at Parris Island. And I dont talk about my 3 tours in 3 different wars either....sometimes i cant even watch footage of it either. But i appreciate your efforts to get our stories out Dr Carter. 👏

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@@outandaboutwithsamiam5034 I appreciate your commentary, and your honesty. God Bless you for your service. I’ll keep bringing stories out as long as decent, truly good Americans (and non Americans watch them.

[@piano40s]

I feel I must reply to your comment I must be older than you as I remember my Grandfather very well I was about 24ish when he died I was over seas and never got to say goodbye, only found out later that they operated on him a couple of months before he went, to find out what was wrong, they operated on him and found a bullet the tip of a bayonet and some shrapnel in him from WW1 in WW2 he was on Bomb disposal, a lot more to it than that, but never did he ever mention to anyone about the wars even my father who was on the D-day landings knew anything about what he went through, we should remember these people they gave us our freedom what we enjoy today, rest in peace all Veterans, from the UK.

[@franklindorrell4755]

Care if I ask? Did your grandpa have any medals that you got to keep? If so which ones? Thank you both for your service ❤.

[@Doo_Doo_Patrol]

I like the music.

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@@Doo_Doo_Patrol I appreciate you saying so, ha. Thank you sir.

[@vinnartaigh2076]

Obey minions. A banker has to have honey in his tea.

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@@vinnartaigh2076 well said….thank you for watching and commenting

[@jakeroberts7435]

"War is a Racket", truer words never spoken. They got their Federal Reserve and funded both sides of every war and conflict sense

[@tonyromano6220]

This is hard to watch. Unbelievable.

[@tonyromano6220]

@@CarterOnConflictamazing presentation.

[@Izumi-sp6fp]

This needs "They Shall Not Grow Old" treatment.

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@@Izumi-sp6fp and what is that sir? Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@moritz2464]

@@CarterOnConflictjust search “They shall Not Grow Old trailer”…..and you’ll know , actually it’s a great idea !

[@Izumi-sp6fp]

@@CarterOnConflict Just type in "They Shall Not Grow Old" in the search bar of YT. You'll see what I'm talking about. ;)

[@everettrhay4855]

Great Grandad saw action at Belleau Wood and Charleville. From what my Grandmother told me, the French government decorated him and some others, for their part in that. The ceremony was held where the memorial is, circa mid 70’s.

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@@everettrhay4855 Everett, I appreciate you sharing this. I enjoy hearing from people about their family war experiences. God Bless you.

[@brandonletzko4239]

It is profound. Every person seen and unseen in this footage is now deceased.

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@@brandonletzko4239 Brandon, that is profound indeed…I stopped for a moment to reflect. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@mbriet]

Impressive footage. What did Thompson mean by “General Sherman was right”?

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@@mbriet Sherman said “war is hell.” Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@juliantheapostate8295]

There is no reformimg it. The more brutal it is, the sonner it will be over​@CarterOnConflict

[@loompadavis951]

Very nicely done. I liked the music, actually. The thing I appreciated a lot was that you didn't blur out bodies. The European documentaries do that, and I find it patronizing. In past years the documentaries never did that, and it wasn't a problem for us. Now there are too many lawyers intruding into things! Thank you for your work.

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@@loompadavis951 thank you so much Loompa. I try to keep my work as pure as possible. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@moodyriver6673]

Playback speed @ 0.75 helps movement look more natural.

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@@moodyriver6673 thank you for that tip!!!! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@moodyriver6673]

@@CarterOnConflict No sir, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed this incredible footage.

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

I was in the Vietnam war but I’m glad I wasn’t born for WW1 that was a brutal war..my father was 7 years old when this war started, the truth about war is..it’s hell

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@@LeatherneckJoe133 thank you Leatherneck Joe. God Bless families who serve. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

@ Semper Fi..👍👋

[@tony3313]

You guys had it rough on both fronts, I'm sorry to say.

[@paulfitzgerald2673]

My Grandfather served along the Rio Grande Valley at Fort Ringold Rio Grande City Texas. He also served in Ww1 as a gunner on an airplane . U.S. Army.

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@@paulfitzgerald2673 I really appreciate people sharing their personal family stories. Sounds like he had an exciting tour in the army! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@randstahl4869]

Never has one experienced such depths of captivating fascination while watching filmed repetitiously monotonous human activity.

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@@randstahl4869 it is quite an adventure indeed, and I hope you discover other of my videos that you enjoy. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@johnmoreno9636]

You find the craziest stuff. What did you find this? I should make you an honorary member of my Grandmother's Mercer family in Paris. Angels of Dien Bien Phu, where my father's parachute regiment fought (he had left a few years before but knew many of the NCOs and officers who died there), I have been to Tearcoat Swamp and Blackstock's Plantation, and Uncle Georges who was wounded at Verdun. I do WW1 reenactment battles in Pennsylvania so this authentic film is quite interesting. I wish I visited you when I took my Vietnamese wife on our honeymoon to Thailand in 2013.

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@@johnmoreno9636 John! Awhile since I heard from you. Always good! Geez….I couldn’t have written more uncannily about our connections than you have outlined here. And your French connections and reenactment? Wow….so…I have three more recent WWI videos ALL with original film. Just go to my video list. When are you coming back this way? (Where did I find it…. I’ve found alot but it’s like Col Sanders secret chicken recipe ;-)

[@henryschmit3340]

That was unreel.

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@@henryschmit3340 witty Henry!!! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@henryschmit3340]

@CarterOnConflict Cheers, thanks.

[@predictorbibulous3327]

I'm realizing now that it's the WW1 era French military aesthetic that I keep seeing in Wes Anderson's movies.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@predictorbibulous3327 very insightful. Do you mean articulating or exposing, I mean, giving sone detail? Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@matthewkeaneone]

Awesome

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@@matthewkeaneone Matthew, thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like Mathew: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@TacticalGamingFool]

Reel 2 11:00 Reel 3 22:33 Reel 4 32:40 Reel 5 42:25 Reel 6 54:24

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@@TacticalGamingFool Thank you for your comment, and I hope you return to actually watch the video. Please visit my website at www.doctorpaulcarter.com/ and download for free my books and articles at independent.academia.edu/PaulCarterPhD

[@TacticalGamingFool]

A little nervous to watch honestly but truly fascinating stuff! Ive seen very little ww1 footage so its an exciting offering. I wonder how long until ai could produce a video of the period realistic enough to fool the casual viewer. Thanks!​

[@brianhanley1903]

Do it all again 20 years later, insane.

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@@brianhanley1903 it really drives home the insanity. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

.60 playback speed makes it more life like to me. People didn't actually move around like skittish birds or bugs back then. Surreal watching this in almost 2025. Hats off to the memory of Donald Thmpson.

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Noted sir. Thank you for the feedback. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@michaelbrown5050]

So cool.

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@@michaelbrown5050 Michael, thanks for watching. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@mikeglenn1]

It's horrible how much we fight over rocks and thoughts. I truly pray that someday we mature beyond this madness. 😢

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@@mikeglenn1 it is true Mike. Well said. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@garyklutts5268]

War is the great generator of wealth

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@@garyklutts5268 Gary….it is indeed. Maybe that’s why the rich seem to enjoy war. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@erikgriswold5273]

WW1 vet here, I can say that this pretty much looks like how i remember it.

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@@erikgriswold5273 Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos God Bless Erik

[@shambrown]

Hmm…I thought the last World War One vet died in 2012 . Florence Green who served in the Women’s RAF .You should tell someone you’re still around .

[@chazrojas873]

Absolutely unbelievable the fathom of reality and ethereal reality, reality and the dream world it’s so meshintwined. God I hope those souls rest in eternal peace

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[@g-tall665]

My dad was born in 1916 during post WWI he later served in WWll he helped make me in 1987 and I lost him in 1989 but I got loads of videos tape about his life and his time in WWII, who’s the youngest child of Any WWII veterans

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@@g-tall665 I really enjoy hearing personal stories like this. Nice you got such video tape too. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@SuperUnknown1967]

Thank you for this video.

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@@SuperUnknown1967 Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@stoltzfusvideos269]

I heard an English soldier interviewed...he said "War is the calculated and condoned slaughter of human beings."

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@@stoltzfusvideos269 I had not heard this, thanks for sharing. It seems the indisputable truth. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@JacobafJelling]

3:30 what a kind gentleman

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@@JacobafJelling because I finally shut up? Ha ha. I hope you enjoyed. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@HO-bndk]

The "kilties" at 54:43 are from 2nd Bn The Gordon Highlanders.

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@@HO-bndk great, insightful observation - thank you for that. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@BruteForce.]

WOW what an incredible video thank you. i believe France at this time was VERY wealthy country. imagine a pilot in those days flying an airplane and having clouds rush across his face for the first time. those firefighters looked like some large men!

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@BruteForce. good points! I really appreciate your comments.

[@leahi5413]

This is very impressive footage but it also reminds me of how our military controlled the information getting to the public. The wheels came off that train in Nam and that caused the ending of the war. People don't seem to mind war as long as they're not looking at it. My dad fought the last year and was captured by the Americans and spent 6 months in Northern France as a pow. He had shrapnel in his arm and stories about hearing the shells whistling and diving in the trench mud only to stand up and find the guys next to him dead. It's unimaginable. He managed to escape Germany in 38, brought his new wife over here. Lost family in the camps. Not a lot of chatting about the times but I got his certificate of commendation. I'm giving it to my son as a reminder.

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@@leahi5413 so, so true. People don’t mind war as long as they are looking at it. I do appreciate you sharing this personal story. So poignant. Truly, thanks for this. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@paulryan4947]

My Grandfather fought in the 37th Inf. Div. In the Muese Argonne ended the war as regimental Sgt. Major

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@@paulryan4947 that is quite a legacy. I really enjoy the personal stories. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Very good historical post. MERRY CHRISTMAS 2024

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@@ronsbeerreviewstools4361 God Bless you Ron. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@Soundofwindonsand]

Can't get over how much the floating seaplane resembles some of the drones of today I'm happy I won't have to see what the drones will look like in another 100 years

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@@Soundofwindonsand amen. It will be scary indeed. Scary today! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

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@CarterOnConflict just subscribed..👍

[@dogbitefred6631]

War is only glamorous to those who never had to fight in one.

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@@dogbitefred6631 well, you are correct. War is horrible. Well said. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@kitwest61]

My grandfather was a professional soldier. Joined up in 1910, 1st Royal Horse Artillery, demobbed in 1919. Saw active service throughout WW1. His brother joined in September 1914, entrained for France, beginning of 1915. Survived until 16th July 1916. KIA at The Battle of Bezantin Ridge. No known grave. I have his letters, including the last one he wrote from Willow Trench dated 13th July 1916. He'd just gone through Mametz Wood, describing the bodies piled as ramparts. His letters describe everyday life as well as the hard brutality. Alf was 21 when he was killed. They shall not grow old...

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@@kitwest61 our British allies really suffered tremendously in that war. I appreciate you sharing the personal info and amazing you have his letters! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@kitwest61]

@CarterOnConflict Thanks. The Somme offensive from 1st of July to Nov 1916 resulted in almost 450,000 British casualties. The total number of British casualties in WW1 was just under 900,000. Almost 20,000 were KIA on the 1st of July. And, most would have been killed between 7am and midday. My uncle was in the second battle. He would have crawled from his trench, with 2 other companies, and waited for a short 5 minute barrage until 3am when they were to attack. I believe he lasted 48 of the 72 hours his company were engaged. Thanks for your other links, I'll enjoy them PS Alf's last letter was to his sister. She was 16 on the day he died.

[@abriannaaguilera2123]

Downloading this before You Tube gets butthurt.

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@@abriannaaguilera2123 you know them well, yes!!! Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@Bmg009]

It almost physically pains me to imagine them waking up to ww1 on a cold Christmas morning. No idea which buddy would die today. Tragedies such as these feel like they’re actually still happening out there somewhere while we’re living our life. I swear I wish I could have been there.

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@@Bmg009 very superb point….and you are right, horrific war is still occurring. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@RobertSineath]

Thank you Dr Clark, So much history has been cleansed from the web and so few people are unaware about this war . Over 2 million Americans fought there and about 750000 Americans sacrificed their lives. We had a WWl vet in our town that was disabled and was looked down upon which infuriated me to no end because of their lack of knowledge about our history. We also had a man to volunteer before America joined the war and was a pilot in the French Air Force. Sadly he died a hero and is recognized in our town.

[@RobertSineath]

The Lafayette Escadrille N 124

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@@RobertSineath That’s a sad, poignant story Robert. Was there ever any kind of acknowledgment of that man? Newspaper article? Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@darryljames6403]

That engine cranked over to life so hard that it threw ol' Horace and Orville into the future

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@@darryljames6403 Darryl, if you write poetry, I’ll buy it. Thank you for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it. Here is my list of videos and I hope you find others you like: www.youtube.com/@CarterOnConflict/videos

[@darryljames6403]

@CarterOnConflict lol absolutely! I love how through modern technology we have been able to preserve, and observe these historic marvels 💙