Was this the Craziest Soldier in History? Victoria Cross Winner 🏅 | Adrian Carton de Wiart

The Battle of the Somme, 2 and 3 July #crazy
1916. The British Army have attacked and taken the village of La Boiselle. However, the Germans fiercely counter-attack and 3 British battalion commanders fall, leaving Lieutenant-Colonel Adrian Carton de Wiart as the sole commander in the village.
Quickly, this man with just one eye and one hand took charge of all the units fighting in La Boiselle. Leading from the front Carton de Wiart dashed from position to position, and was seen by his men pulling the pins of hand grenades out with his teeth and hurling them at the enemy with his one good arm.
Despite the most intense fighting, De Wiart and his men were ultimately successful in holding the Germans off, thus securing the village. For his actions that day the 36 years old de Wiart, who was not even British, would be awarded the Victoria Cross.
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[@paulclarke267]

an amazing man

[@justjosie1163]

Perfect example of a man that finds meaning in life only while risking it. I had heard of him but did not know many of the details you provided. Thank you for all you do for us!

[@UlyssesFiles]

Many thanks Josie - yes he was another unbelievably brave soldier. Amazing how he survived all those wounds! 🙌🏻

[@aidanwalsh3930]

Fascinating man, a true warrior. Great video, thank you.👍

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks Aidan 🙌🏻

[@kientranduy9953]

Hummm, good example about a hero! What a symbolic soldier!

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes so true 👌🏻

[@kiljoyful]

Would love to see one of these on Mike Hoare

[@UlyssesFiles]

Ah good comment - Mad Mike is on our to do list 🤓🙌🏻

[@mktf5582]

@@UlyssesFiles Jerome Caminada = Victorian Sherlock Holmes, Guillermo Miller = Latin American wars of independence, Reginald Barnes = soldier late 1800's to early 1900's.

[@UlyssesFiles]

That’s an interesting list - only know Sherlock Holmes there - will look into them thanks 🙌🏻

[@user-hz9hn1gr2h]

Wonderful legend of a character or crazy guy a bit of a mix for me . But I'm glad he was on our side

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes agree ☝🏻👌🏻

[@peterjaimez1619]

Deservedly rescued from oblivion😀 There is so much that we don't know. Cheers

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes very true 🙌🏻

[@crocodiledundee8685]

Shame this video hasn’t got many views as it rightfully deserves. Hope it doesn’t dissuade you from producing more content.

[@ibpopp]

Perhaps we can think of him as the inspiration for the Invictus Games? What a man.

[@bluetruffle4349]

Well done sir

[@UlyssesFiles]

Nice one ☝🏻 Duong 🤓

[@user-kf9uu8px5l]

Amazing character! 😮

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

I am a new subscriber. I can't wait to see all your videos. And I appreciate you taking us on your adventure through time

[@UlyssesFiles]

Hey detroitredneck welcome aboard - hope you enjoy the ride! 🙌🏻

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

@@UlyssesFiles I'm sure I will enjoy all of them.

[@theedain]

V interesting man indeed

[@englishlondon-pacific6177]

Didnt know aboput him, tks

[@thaoluongthi467]

Fantastic 👏

[@homnayreallybuon1002]

Good content ❤

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Check out the KZbin channel Yarn hub in collaboration with the rock band sabaton. A heavy metal rock band very cool video on this Young lad also named the unkillable soldier.

[@UlyssesFiles]

Ah I came across that when researching him - yep it’s good stuff! ☝🏻🙌🏻

[@poil8351]

well iam suprised he actually had any body parts left to fight in ww2.

[@user-kf9uu8px5l]

Cool 😮

[@shootingrandomstuffwitharr9301]

Half paddy explains the madness 😂

[@UlyssesFiles]

😆🤣

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[@user-tn2ro3mq1v]

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