What did Mexico do during WW2? Aztec Eagles

[@domm138]

Fun fact about Mexico: when Anschluss happened, Mexico was the only member state of the League of Nations that protested Germany's move to occupy and incorporate Austria into the Third Reich Their protest fell on deaf ears, because ofc it did, it's the League of Nations, but as a symbol of gratitude, the austrians named one of the squares in Vienna Mexikoplatz after the war

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

I almost added this but I was trying to keep it short. This is a pretty proud diplomatic event for Mexico though and deserves mention so I'm glad you added it.

[@yaddar]

Same with the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, we were among the only ones that objected, so we also got an square in Ethiopia.

[@domm138]

@@yaddar respect

[@lazaromora8263]

@@JohnnyJohnsonHistory It was more than just the Aztec Eagles. About 250000 mexican and mexican-american soldiers fought with the american flag in their uniforms during ww2. They were counted as american soldiers, that's why so very few people knows Mexico participated in WW2.

[@carloscharly973]

Dayum imagen if alaba was Mexican and not Austrian 🤷🤷

[@abnerdoon4902]

Big thanks to our Mexican cousins from the Philippines.

[@octane2099]

Your welcome primo...

[@Rxs-gp3pe]

We are primos that’s why Mexicans love filipinos

[@sergioc.7910]

Thank you my Filipino brother. Viva La Filipinas! ~From a Native/Mexican/American brother~

[@rogerortega5254]

I like to say philiprimos!

[@pheunithpsychic-watertype9881]

Phillipines do look like alot of Mexican cousins

[@ThePoeticPariah]

Something that doesn't get mentioned is the manpower of Mexico supplementing the US. Perhaps predictably, Mexican workers were brought from Mexico to work in the fields so the US wouldn't suffer any food shortages. Moreso than this, Mexican army personnel helped fill the ranks of the US Army with several Mexicans receiving high military decorations up to the medal of honor. Mexico did quite a bit during WWII and their efforts seem to be underappreciated.

[@guero9093]

Many Mexicans came to America just to sign up to join the army etc

[@obeypxnda7503]

@@guero9093So? maybe they saw the military as a way for a better life. who knows? Also what’s so wrong with that? This Country was build Immigrants from all over the world. Yeah some americans are ignorant but they don’t stand for what america is about. Ik there Chinese immigrants in mexico that lived there for years. We have the same just mexican living here for years. i appreciate anyone who comes here to live the american dream (ik our economy is shit but we will get through it cuz we americans). That’s my opinion

[@guero9093]

@@obeypxnda7503 WTF are you talking about 😂😂😂

[@kkyp24YT]

Stupid comment 😂

[@JosephMarquez-pj9dp]

Very true as well as the allies overseas.

[@doomslayer9077]

Mexicans deserve all the time love and respect much love from iraq

[@stophate9012]

Damn Right!

[@JorgeRuiz-cj2bq]

Bendita su tierra y que algun dia muy pronto su país este mejor saludos de mexico amigo

[@Septe.]

Fun fact: Santa Anna's great great grandson was a pilot in the US Airforce during WW2.

[@davidgutierrez4740]

I'm Mexican American / This is the frist time hearing about the Aztec Eagles how come I never heared about this in the history books in school this make me sad but at the same time I'm pround of my mexican heritage. :)

[@Mexicano1768]

Never lose your pride. Y enséñale Español a tus hijos raza.

[@lazaromora8263]

Because that's against the white supremacy propaganda. Have you ever heard about Roy Benavides, Macario García or José Mendoza López? I dont think so. That's not the kind of think they will teach you in school.

[@danielsugar8584]

Por puñetas xD

[@yorn3934]

si vives en EEUU no hay forma en que te enseñen mucha historia de Mexico, a nosotros nos lo enseñan desde la primaria en Mexico

[@gtmusica]

@@Mexicano1768 esto si

[@paleoph6168]

In 1947, US President Harry Truman laid a wreath on the Niños Héroes cenotaph as a gesture of gratitude and goodwill for Mexico aiding the US in WW2.

[@raulm1961]

Another excellent video Johnny. Panchito Pistolas wasn't a chicken. It was a rooster. I was born in Guadalajara and ever since I was s kid I knew about the 201st squadron. Puro orgullo Mexicano. Thanks Johnny for showing the contribution of México during WW2. Something that very few people know here in the U.S.

[@avega8649]

Lol I was going to say it's a Rooster not a chicken. If you are going to fight the last thing you are is a chicken

[@spiralmind9216]

Great Brief! True history that NEVER gets taught

[@N0sf3r4tuR1s3n]

These Mexican men are heroes for fighting against the WW2 Axis and fascism. We should include them in our history and social classes in America, they were valuable allies in the war. The war hopefully to end all wars. That was something we should all hope to avoid repeating in the future.

[@RipPimpCScrewstonTX]

They don't even acknowledge the Mexicans that fought under the US flag😅. Like Roy in Vietnam

[@bp6h]

Mad respect for putting this video out. Never heard of this before. Learned a ton today. Thank you. 🇲🇽

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Thanks for leaving some support 🙏

[@iniguezawsome]

Hey respect. Mexico was a badass country. I unfortunately moved at a young age due to the cartel : ( but I love reading about its history and I know it can be strengthened to it's former glory

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Sorry to hear about that. I've always considered the Americas one big family. Every Latin American I've ever met in Canada has always been great.

[@captmack007]

They never were

[@iniguezawsome]

@@captmack007 elaborate pls

[@Mexicano1768]

It's only getting better...you guys do know it will be one of the richest countries in the world in 30 years...(not my opinion, this comes from the Federal Reserve, IMF, World Bank, Forbes etc)

[@realnativenativistcolonize668]

@@captmack007 Oh please, you cheesy ass wannabe 007. You're just a squealer. I'm Native American, but I know Mexico's history, rich culture, and greatness. I suggest you stick to your 007 fantasies.

[@charlesroberts3650]

Thank you very much for making and posting this video. I am half Mexican and it is always good when it is shown that Mexico can be a productive, positive contributor in the fight for freedom in the world stage.

[@franciscogarcia3031]

Why you don’t say Americans like the United States people called on their self American Mexican are Americans to

[@charlesroberts3650]

@@franciscogarcia3031 Because my name is CHARLES ROBERTS, that already implies, explicitly, that I am an American citizen. I'm actually also half Scottish, -ALL AMERICAN.

[@aaronjohn6586]

Great information and well presented. Really appreciate hearing about other countries and how they contributed to the Allied victory.

[@CGFIELDS]

Thank you for keeping history alive.

[@orangypteco8858]

As someone of Mexican descent I'm proud of 201st squadron but it sucks that it's literally the only Mexican force that fought in the war.

[@Mexicano1768]

We aren't war promoters....instigators etc!

[@arturopalos2739]

No really. Thousands of Mexican Americans fought in WW2 including a family member. Mexicans from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Colorado.

[@kraaayven]

​@@arturopalos2739 you are right

[@Fantom6400]

@@arturopalos2739 those "Mexican Americans" fought for the U.S., not Mexico. So they don’t count.

[@graw211]

It was more than just the Aztec Eagles. About 250000 mexican and mexican-american soldiers fought with the american flag in their uniforms during ww2

[@sergioc.7910]

Thank you for this great video my Canadian brother. This may be a bit off topic, but I just want to say you are a great example why I've always respected Canadians. Canadians always show respect, and treat Mexicans as brothers & sisters. Respect from a Mexican/American subscriber.

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Thanks man I really appreciate hearing that! All the Mexicans I meet in Canada are great people.

[@midsue]

Even if Mexicos contributions to the allies war effort during ww2 was small. It still deserve a lot of respect and a thank you 🇲🇽👍

[@leonidassosa989]

Gracias desde México

[@MAJIN_MAGIC]

This is pretty dope!! Just goes to show that fighting together can lead to amazing collaborations and results

[@Cynocehali]

Thanks for the informative upload!

[@guillenmanejando3831]

Gracias amigo...greetings from the true north 🇨🇦

[@mrlauch1]

Good Video👍

[@farengarsecret-fire9597]

Good video👍

[@jacoblush]

I didn’t know that

[@VivaMexico21]

Great video amigo ! 👍🏼

[@djfingersflores]

My first time hearing of this, very interesting .. Thanks Johnny, Peace !

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Excellente Amigo

[@pasofino9583]

It be interesting to know how many Mexicans fought wearing U.S uniforms. Many Mexican Nationals including U.S citizens of Mexican decent.

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

😮😮😮😮

[@scottfoster2639]

Good job dude. First time seeing your channel and I've already watched about 10 of them today. Short and to the point with accuracy. Well done.

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Thanks for saying so Scott 🙏

[@luciogomez9025]

About Mexico and its contribution to the war effort during WW2: "Mexico Join the war with USA. on all fields of the arm forces,Aztec Eagles flew missions against Japan. Plus 250,000.00 men join arm forces taken to Europe.supplied more strategic raw materials than any other Latin American nation, including zinc, mercury, copper, graphite, cadmium, and lead. It is estimated that 40% of all the raw materials that built the American war machine were provided by Mexico. In addition, Mexican oil was instrumental in running the war efforts".

[@jtjtrs8806]

Thank you for this video !!

[@EDKguy]

Didn't know you had this channel. Nice to see your face for once! Subbed. Alriiight!

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Right on thanks for the support Ed.

[@theweirdguy6766]

I never would off found out about this if it were not for you thank you.

[@S36542]

Thank you wow I've nene heard about this.. this is awesome too know.

[@SwingoMatic2024]

Well done Mexico and well done Johnny. That was interesting.

[@panthercreek60]

We should hear, read, and be taught more such history as this. I'm reminded of what Santa Anna was credited with saying; "Poor Mexico. So far from God; so close to the United States." I wonder if he actually said that, but it's a sad truth anyway.

[@azothamenti3378]

Its criminal that we are never mentioned ….i have never ever heard this. Not one time is there any mention and im 49 yrs old.

[@rkirschner7175]

News to me. Thank you. 🦅

[@JosephMarquez-pj9dp]

No thank you or fan fare for the Aztec Eagles. Only a grateful Filipino nation has never forgotten them. Mexicano Filipino lo mismo!!

[@takenname8053]

VERY NICE

[@stophate9012]

has a Chicano and veteran, they have my respect.

[@geraldarnoult]

Those pilots where not Chicanos, they where Mexicans, even though many brave Chicanos went to fight in WW2, your getting the 2 peoples confused

[@frankgonzalezofficial3010]

But let’s not forget the thousands of Mexican men who helped the USA through the bracero program and the thousands of Mexican American men who died all over Europe and the many who survived. We have two in my neighborhood. Mexico played a huge party in the war. Think what would have happened if Mexico had joined the axis forces in the 1939? The USA was nowhere near prepared to fight a war. The Germans could have came through Veracruz or Tampico and invaded through Texas, California, New Mexico. It would have been terrible.

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

Serio 💯💯💯

[@volrosku.6075]

though the 201st was the only true mexican unit the Braceros workers and nearly 15 thousand mexicans aided the US. personally i'd like to hear stories of those 15 thousand a small force but an important part for the minor power of the second world war

[@dementednun1175]

Interesting 😮 I learned a lot

[@rismarck]

“Hi everyone”…👋🏻HI JOHNNY!

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Howdy Rismarck! Glad you made it to the party 🥳

[@eiii5843]

These men need to be remembered.

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

🙏🙏♾️♾️♾️

[@Tejano_hvac]

🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@alfredorodriguez3107]

... lol, Im sure Panchito Pistolas was a Gallo (rooster). ;)

[@knightlykin1499]

201st Aztec Eagles Fighter Squadron Combat Statistics WW2: - 59 combat missions (50 successful) 85% combat efficiency. - 252 bombs deployed; 138,000 (.50 cal) rounds fired. - 5 Mexican pilots killed in action. - Initiation of aerial coastal patrols along Baja California. - Involved in the Battle of Luzon - Reports say the 201st Aztec Eagles, "devastated the Japanese defenses on the ground with its bombs." - Mexican troops were credited with putting 30,000 Japanese soldiers out of action and destroying held buildings, vehicles, tanks, anti-aircraft machine guns, emplaced machine guns, and ammunition depots. - Mexico cut off trade to the axis after declaration of war and supplied the United States military with thousands of weapons (manufactured in Mexico) as well as food and supplies to support the United States combat operations.

[@varovaro1967]

Please I say this with the most respect and admiration but it feels too much you are reading. Thank you for your channel!

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Thanks Al. Takes time to get comfortable on camera 🙏

[@frankgonzalezofficial3010]

But let’s not forget the thousands of Mexican men who helped the USA through the bracero program and the thousands of Mexican American men who died all over Europe and the many who survived. We have two in my neighborhood.

[@ThommyofThenn]

Would love to see some Mexican Air Forces premium vehicles or even a minor tech tree if it didn't have all copy paste

[@somethinginspanish4753]

war thunder?

[@ThommyofThenn]

@@somethinginspanish4753 Correct.

[@somethinginspanish4753]

@@ThommyofThenn yeah same maybe for one of the p-47D variants they can add a Aztec eagles camouflage skin for one of the Russian helicopters there is a mexican skin but you can only get it as a drop from one of the boxes I forgot which one.

[@WissHH-]

I dont think u included the "Everyone is american" slogan for nothing. Nice vid as always

[@theblazehunter916]

hey johnny is there any way you can talk about Romania in ww2 i have always found them to be very intesting

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Absolutely I find Romania also very interesting during WW2. I'll add the subject to my to do list.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Try the WW2 channel

[@joeMusashii]

japanes and thailaneses whom were allied to the axis

[@johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408]

...🎉👏🎯💯👍❗

[@yadirafranco166]

Hi Thank you for the information can you please contribute of the Saint Patrick's Battalion!! ?

[@cpt21310]

Why didn't they teach this in my shool! California im do disappointed

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

That part right mexico did it’s part 🇲🇽🙏✊🏽

[@carloscastro-oy7rk]

Pancho pistolas! No era un pollo o un chicken Era un gallo valiente! Con esas misiones suicidas!

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Where I live we call roosters and hens chickens generally. But it's all good 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

[@thomasdearment3214]

and as always, we treated them like the Natives, and blacks with hatred, ignored through history.

[@coolinfoolin3782]

the amount of coverage in one video is what made me subscribe, not long and tons of information. Appreciate the work/info 🔥

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Well I appreciate the helpful feedback 🙏

[@danielmota1095]

Mexico for once was on the right side of history.

[@Rafael-vh3yw]

We were used.

[@califaern3sto]

And yet they faced racism by American soldiers smh

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

😮😮

[@robertpantoja9955]

Not a chicken BUT a ROOSTER.............Pancho is a male Gallina is a Female............🤣😂😗 (Pancha Female)

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

Where i live, a chicken is male or female. Hen is female. Cock or rooster is male.

[@ronaldpoe3305]

Let's see not much, or very dam little what can l say.

[@jameskelly7782]

......and thanks for collaborating with the enemy during ww1.

[@iniguezawsome]

Wasn't that like over 100 years ago. We're you even around?

[@jameskelly7782]

@@iniguezawsome no, I wasn't.....were you?....... historical documents clearly outline the attempts.

[@iniguezawsome]

@@jameskelly7782 yeah that happened over years ago as I said. Why are you upset about it. How does it effect you? I could be upset about some things that happened to mexicans that where done by America in the past but I'm not gonna whine about it. The past is the past and the people who did that are dead more than likely

[@g1g4_ch4d7]

Except they didn’t collaborate, it was a message that was intercepted by the US, Also Mexico was in civil war, they were in no shape to attack another nation

[@orod-iy7lw]

You are a BUM

[@captmack007]

They seriously entertained the German idea of Mexico opening an attack on USA to reclaim territory. They did faqing squat.

[@JohnnyJohnsonHistory]

But they joined the allies and Mexican laborers kept American railroads and farms running. Isn't this a good thing?

[@captmack007]

@@JohnnyJohnsonHistory they didn't join the allies as far as I know. Did they send troops to fight? That would be participating. As a. American I wish they were better

[@iniguezawsome]

@@captmack007 and I wish more Americans were more welcoming to mexicans. What can ya do 🤷‍♀️

[@WissHH-]

@@captmack007 USA joined the war 3 years later tf u talking about...u also could have do more lol, whats your point?

[@Albert93850]

@@WissHH- probably his wife left him for a Mexican lol, that explains his aggression against Mexicans

[@captmack007]

Yah Me hico what a good neighbor....not . F them

[@paleoph6168]

You have anything else to say about Mexico? I'm all ears, be my guest. In fact you can mention every negative thing you can think about the country in your reply so that you can save yourself some time from mentioning them in the future.

[@JoseDiaz-hh8vb]

We might not have the weapons like other countries but we have heart ❤️ we are fighters by nature Don’t fuck with us viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@deetalashoma3514]

Mexico nearly became a German Ally. My Grandmother's brother was a bomber pilot in the Pacific Theatre. He is a HOPI Native American. Hopis we're also Code Talkers, and do were other Native American Tribes, not just the Navajo. The Spanish call them Navajo aka "thieving coyotes". We Hopi call them da-sa-vu (head pounders) and Kha-lai-ta-kha (rapists).

[@JohnnyNewport]

Mexico was never close to becoming a German ally. Germany tried it was never close.

[@michaelgj23]

Are you thinking of the Zimmerman note during WWI? Mexico seemed pretty anti-fascist during this period.

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

@@michaelgj23😮😮😮😮

[@JohnnyNewport]

Forgot to mention Mexican/ Americans :P

[@Fantom6400]

Mexico fought on the wrong side of the war.

[@john_the_realest_doe_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ak9989]

Good Job but I have to disagree with you on the 30000 Japanese put out of action. The US Army ground forces including my uncle a member of the 1st Cavalry division fought at Manila in 45 and it was the ground forces that contained the Japanese in northern Luzon, not the squadron. My dad was a veteran of Okinawa too. My wife who is Mexican born says in Mexico they claim that without this squadron the USA would not have won the war! which is so laughable, even she laughs at this! But I did recently see a real 201 squadron patch for sale at a militaria show for 2k

[@JohnnyJohnsonEsq]

When I found that number I took it to mean part of a joint contribution. I think it was almost 280,000 Japanese troops that fought in Luzon and when you add the squadrons strikes in Taiwan it's not an unreasonable number. Sometimes if you just hit a bridge or shipping you can "put out of action" thousands.