World War II Stories | 60 Minutes Marathon

From 2022, Jon Wertheim's story on the Ritchie Boys, the secret U.S. unit bolstered by German-born Jews who helped the Allies beat Hitler. From 2019, Wertheim's tale of how a Japanese medic and American soldier became linked by World War II's Battle of Attu. From 2017, Anderson Cooper's interview with Adolfo Kaminsky, a WWII-era forger who saved lives, one fake document at a time. From 1994, Morley Safer's look back at his story on the Enigma machine and how the allies broke a secret German code during World War II. From 2014, Cooper's story on Palau, a Pacific island nation that saw some of the fiercest fighting of the war. From 2017, Sharyn Alfonsi's talk with Ben Skardon, a survivor of the Bataan Death March. From 1974, Safer's story on Hiroshima and the atomic bomb. From 2006, Scott Pelley's look at Hitler's secret archive. From 2009, Bob Simon’s report on how a young Jewish boy survived the Holocaust by becoming the mascot of a Nazi army unit. From 2014, Simon’s profile of Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who saved nearly 700 children from Nazi persecution. From 2021, Lesley Stahl's report on Nuremberg prosecutor Ben Ferencz. And from 2022, Stahl's story on how artificial intelligence is preserving our ability to converse with Holocaust survivors even after they die.
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0:00 Intro
0:11 The Ritchie Boys (Part 1)
14:14 The Ritchie Boys (Part 2)
26:45 The Ritchie Boys (Part 3)
40:54 Attu
54:29 The Forger
1:07:29 Ultra Secret
1:21:37 A Forgotten Corner of Hell
1:35:03 A Survivor's March
1:49:32 Hiroshima
2:05:07 Hitler's Secret Archive
2:17:59 The Mascot
2:29:04 Saving the Children
2:44:28 The Nuremberg Prosecutor
2:57:48 Talking to the Past (Part 1)
3:11:03 Talking to the Past (Part 2)

[@60minutes]

0:11 The Ritchie Boys (Part 1) 14:14 The Ritchie Boys (Part 2) 26:45 The Ritchie Boys (Part 3) 40:54 Attu 54:29 The Forger 1:07:29 Ultra Secret 1:21:37 A Forgotten Corner of Hell 1:35:03 A Survivor's March 1:49:32 Hiroshima 2:05:07 Hitler's Secret Archive 2:17:59 The Mascot 2:29:04 Saving the Children 2:44:28 The Nuremberg Prosecutor 2:57:48 Talking to the Past (Part 1) 3:11:03 Talking to the Past (Part 2)

[@KittyBeeLand]

You should interview the reminder of the living people in Israel instead😢

[@JD0586]

Hard to believe this first gentleman is a century old. He's getting around pretty dang well to be 100. We very kuch appreciate your service, Sir 🫡

[@paulwatson2499]

I have never heard of the Ritchie boys.. they are true heroes they deserve everyones respect an gratitude...

[@ms9771]

Russia fight german lost more than jews 20 million no western country or jews call them hero thatis the is reason russia proverb said jew cry suffered but do not tell you why

[@hhenryf.8]

My deep appreciation for 60 Minutes came from my father who was born in 1912. He served in WW 2 on a remote island in the Pacific. He was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family in Washington, Pennsylvania (home of Perry Como). My love of history, Patriotism and your excellent news program was a gift from him to me. Thanks, Dad! And thank you, 60 Minutes!!

[@getwicked2nytt]

Salute 🫡

[@yasminkelley8797]

Respect to your dad!!!

[@hhenryf.8]

@@yasminkelley8797 Thank You 🙂

[@hhenryf.8]

@@getwicked2nytt Thank you :)

[@joeswife]

I never tire of hearing the stories of those who saved the world. I'm the proud granddaughter of a B-24 pilot who flew 50 missions out of San Pancrazio Italy, March-June 1944. They were truly The Greatest Generation!

[@Axe_Slinger]

My Maternal Grandfather was a Fighter Pilot in the Pacific Theater and served aboard the USS Ticonderoga when it was hit by 2 Kamikaze Planes. It was repaired and returned to service. I think they moved to the Yorktown next! I LOVED his stories and his Flight Group, VF-80, still holds the single day record for Kills by a Carrier Geoup! He passed in 2021 at 98! RIP to all those of THE GREATEST GENERATION!

[@Karen-et9hq]

Absolutely my Dad served in the Navy on a battle ship, was in Tokyo Bay when Hirohito surrendered. Always will be The Greatest Generation ❤

[@gamingguru1807]

Wow both Paul and Guy died at the end of 2023. THANK 60 minutes for acknowledging these beautiful and important men! And more so HEROES! They deserved to be spotlighted!

[@ttl34570]

They may not be remembered individually but their purpose lives on forever

[@ZMAN_420]

Thanks to everyone who has ever served!👍🏻🇺🇲

[@BW-xz6ol]

This is an amazing video about incredible people. Thank you

[@pol581]

Thank you for your service men. All of you.

[@jacobcorcho2518]

THREE HOURS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS FR

[@Guadalupe1130]

Thank you to all those who served. Thank you for your bravery and the sacrifices you made for our freedom!

[@earlroach3045]

Sobering. Tragic. I cried all through the presentations.

[@Mulchavelli]

They truly deserve the title of the greatest generation. All of them. They had such courage and empathy.... there are still good people now, but it seems like more and more people are selfish , entitled and cowardly especially in positions of power. Great job 60 minutes.

[@Tuocal01]

I love ww2 history and I’ve never heard of the Richie boys. Pretty cool I learned something new today!

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Good you interviewed these heroes to hear their stories.

[@larrywynn1861]

A very impressive program I am sharing it to all my friends and also Jewish friends. Thank you so much 60 Minutes.

[@npscholes]

The more I watch videos and hear stories about WWII, I understand more and more why they are called the Greatest Generation

[@bryonroberson934]

My father was stationed at "Camp" Ritchie in the 60's. I am now living on the camp which is privately owned. They have a beautiful museum dedicated to the role Camp Ritchie had in WW2. The owners have kept most of the old building and turned them into business.

[@christianharrison4786]

We are getting closer and closer to that day when there will be no first hand accounts of ww2 from old soldiers and survivors and when that day comes it will be a sad day

[@gracegrace1111]

I am really appreciative of this programme which was done by all of you, reminding us, the human kinds about the devastating tragedy of the WAR that we should learn to STOP & AVOID it!!!

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

I know not all surviving Ritchie Boys were able to be interviewed/included, but all the guys featured here were a delight to listen to and seemingly as sharp as when they shipped out! I hope I am as articulate and witty at 75 as these guys are at 99. Obviously endless respect for them and a very worthy story to help popularize since decades of secrecy has kept what should be common knowledge for all Americans out of the spotlight, so good job 60 Minutes. On a slightly sad note, those who remember WW2 personally are becoming few and far between. The march of time isn’t really something to fight, but even as a fairly young person, I feel we are at a slightly surreal inflection point with WW2 passing from an event that millions personally experienced to the realm of cultural and academic history. I hope all of the Ritchie Boys had the opportunity to pass on everything that they want to share many times over. So with an importance that never diminished and yet seems so relevant in 2024 I say, Never Forget

[@kevinfox3875]

Commendable presentation

[@ark-mark1]

Hero's are allways those who remain courageous in situation they end in. Courage does not mean you are not affraid, but that you push the fear behind so much that you are able to function. This forger was a hero in every sense of the word.

[@nestorsalonga2460]

A.very inspiring stories during WWW ll unbelievable their participation during the war is more heroic than a James Bond stories.

[@kamigordon489]

Just amazing. How triumphant these heros

[@asan1050]

Thank you very much!

[@pamthompson3170]

This is a great documentary. Heard stories and facts about WW2 that l had never heard before. Really enjoyed it.

[@terrific804]

He says trying to be HUMAN. Something the United States has long forgotten.

[@evam5589]

my jaw just dropped about when he met his enemies daughter.

[@AlexTampa-zn9xo]

Amazing.

[@michaelandersonDTLA]

I cannot stop sobbing. My lord. How absolutely extraordinary.

[@pamthompson3170]

I wonder if they teach students about the Holocaust, the death camps, and all that history? Those who forget the past tend to repeat it. But you need to know about it so you don't forget.

[@princehenry77]

Great Story, Great History filled with Heroes. My best part, CHOOSE LIFE, from the Bible of the JAPANESE SOLDIER. REST WELL SOLDIER IN CHRIST.

[@SuleymanSuleyman-wn9st]

What a story

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

Fascinating video. From the Ritchie Boys to the Holocaust survivors. Incredible what they're doing with the interviews with those survivors of the Holocaust for future generations. Very well done.

[@Stevesautopartsify]

The one thing all these amazing people have in common is their appreciation for their lives.... And most importantly the lives of everyone else they fought for and watched their friends and family's die for!!! ♥️

[@mwblackbelt]

I can't even imagine having a loved one killed in war, let alone having them buried overseas

[@georgesitgraves8474]

This touched me.

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

That is really amazing. Those people live forever through this program.

[@lisaenglert3202]

What amazing men. Thank you Sirs for your inspiring sacrifices and services. We are humbled by your courage. 🇺🇸

[@douglasbuchanan2973]

GOD BLESS USA And Truman for STOPING THE WAR!!!!!! ASAP!!!!! WAR IS NEVER!!!!!! GOOD!!!!!!! RSVP

[@DerrickPope-sg7ow]

No words can express the thanks and gratitude that I have and millons of other people have for people like y'all. I hope and pray that y'all have found love and happiness in your lives. God has a special place set aside when y'all go home.

[@martinpattison1567]

They were both in the wrong place and at the wrong time. They fault for their counties as was their duty. May they both rest in peace. Martin,.(Thailand)

[@cd231]

To whoever compiled this content, thank you ❤️

[@scharlesnicole]

One man brought 15,000 kids

[@sylviajones4907]

Thank you for this video. I have learned quite a lot today. These truths, and people, & events all need to be told & remembered.

[@richardturner8495]

What a horrible burden , those sole surviving family members , had to bear (and for the rest of their days). Many had simply been chosen by the rest of the family to be sent to safety . These men TRULY WERE THE GREATEST GENERATION ! I pray they realized that fact and were able to find some solace to offset the horrors they witnessed ! All my father would talk about was tell you the names of the ships he served aboard . We found his Bronze Star for Heroism in a shoe box in the top of his closet , we have no idea of the reason for that honor , we all just know our Dad was a get it done kind of man , regardless of your task , just do your best without hesitation or failure !!!!!!!!

[@ariz2233]

Loved this

[@morrellcap6189]

you're so beautiful.. yes future commenters im simpin

[@user-nz1th2ri2g]

As language develops over time: How will they be able to answer questions from people who no longer speak a language as we know it to-day?

[@hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

If 60min put these KZbin compilations out 10 years ago they would have been millions of views on them by now. Old media is slowwwwww

[@FreedomofspeechSensor-zu8ip]

"After visiting these places (Germany), you can easily understand how that within a few years Hitler will emerge from the hatred that surrounds him now as one of the most significant figures who ever lived. He had boundless ambition for his country which rendered him a menace to the peace of the world, but he had a mystery about him in the way that he lived and in the manner of his death that will live and grow after him. He had in him the stuff of which legends are made." John F. Kennedy

[@timfronimos459]

Dear 60 Minutes, near the end of the Cold War I watched a 60 Minutes story of an American Army officer went to his native Lithuania to help rebuild their army. Do you know of this story or his name. I'd like to see this story.

[@ark-mark1]

The Nüremberg prosecutor Ben is absolutely right on his idea. You never should think that something is naive or "idealistic" just because it is hard! Mankind would not have gone anywhere if all had thought that change is hard, better not do it. No, we should always go for the best and even if we would fall short, the result is still good and far more better than nothing. Many times it is hardest to get the matter in motion and the bigger the matter the more energy it takes. But when it is in motion, it is easier to keep it going. And bigger mass is also more difficult to stop. That's why bigger the matter that needs to be done, the more we should put effort in it.

[@RobertaFierro-mc1ub]

God Bless this Gentleman.

[@sunmoonstarrays]

While all natural born Spanish from Spain (latin) of old and new addition Frenchmen from old and new loose their dual citizenship when they enrolled due to the “to become a U.S. citizen, vote or enroll in these wars one must decline allegiance to any other nation,” Unbeknownst to them when they were drafted or enrolled. And then we get this story?! This is wild seriously they’ve got the upper hand across all boards yet those who too have been ostracized beyond belief and stripped of their natural language culture and ways of life through forced unnatural assimilation are ignored and have yet to be recognised for a multi array of domains of which they still are due redress. We got them doing this and yet still havent questioned the legitimacy of the strange and oppressive “Louisiana so say purchase” and the detrimnal effects to all those who naturally occupied these areas and just how much that stunt effected then and now

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Anyone *drafted* into war shouldn't be incarcerated when it's over. War is a crazy atrocity in which you are trained to be viscous. By the same token, medals indicate heroism to be immortalized, so therefor they should not exist either.

[@user-mb2bw3lx5k]

Wow this broadcast just prove, and told on them selves.This is all I'm saying. Lars

[@bobcalderon2534]

Great heroes, thanks😊

[@Versa-light]

Hi 60 Minutes Team. I want to express how wonderful these compilation videos are for our mind and soul. I just wanted to point out there is an odd skip at 2:21:03

[@supersonic4901]

I'm not a capitalist, Pierce! That it, mate.

[@jasongable3456]

Awesome stories

[@vickythefist7062]

OMG for his grandson to get to look where his grandads bones were and find them . I'm so glad that him and the other Airmen were found. I can understand why family members choose to believe that they survived and started a new life. My great uncle was killed and buried in France in World war 1 . My dad and uncle went to visit his grave a few years ago and i often wonder if thsts really his body in the grave or just some random stranger. He was only 18 years old and my great grandma was a VERY BITTER Woman for the rest of her life . Luckily her other son my grandad was in the RAF and survived world war 2 if he hadn't i think that would have finished her off . WE NEED TO KEEP THESE PEOPLES MEMORIES ALIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

[@wawasan3428]

I remember for my brother grandpa, was as spy infiltrated enemy city......as missing person mission....... lucky survived, with broken phisicly & mentally & told many stories.......

[@benjaminliamzon7395]

Wow. Love his discipline

[@ariz2233]

Long live the ritchie boys

[@joeanderson8839]

I wish that I was doing as good as these old guys.

[@brandonmitchell7436]

Wow this is amazing. Salute 🫡 to all those who served. I’m a Christian I don’t know much of Jewish culture. But I’ve always respect Jewish and all cultures but the Jewish community I’ve always been intrigued about. I’ve worked for Jewish people and hospitals 🏥 before and I like Jewish people I’ve heard, of some not so nice things that Jewish people don’t like anyone else but their kind/own but I like Jewish people. I never really understood why the nazis hated Jewish people and I guess other races. Like why ? Why specifically Jewish people ???

[@OSIYO267]

Sad, same thing happened to my people/ancestors and we still haven't even got anything as simple as an apology reparations or nothing and my people also fought for this country and was the main people who helped build their financial empire

[@Standing.W.Israel]

Reparations from your other ancestors who sold your people in the first place?

[@timmy-xb8tf]

@60minutes ! GOOD JOB ! ❤ it !

[@pierredecine1936]

Britain's Navy was NOT Antiquated !

[@inuchan74]

Wow...

[@FreedomofspeechSensor-zu8ip]

"Being SS in germany is no different than being democrat in America" General George S. Patton

[@DerrickPope-sg7ow]

Don't listen to the things Terrance Howard says. Y'all are awesome.

[@kellyharper8072]

❤️❤️❤️❤️💯🇺🇸Thank you!

[@phasor50]

He looks like Nick D'Vigilio of Sweetwater drums and percussion 😊

[@Americansolider]

Video stop every 3 minutes to play a very long advertisement. Unable to watch. Video thumb'd down.

[@khadijah3519]

😂😂 This was funny!! Thanks ☺️

[@Axe_Slinger]

KZbin just couldn't help itself from flagging a *60 MINUTES* filled video with a reference......from WIKIPEDIA no less!

[@randymcdaniel1244]

My ex father in law as in the death march. He said the American soldiers were forced to march naked. He was Philapino .

[@jcmarkalegre6204]

This race are top most competitive race. Check the Nobel Prize awards.

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

Why is that cooper here ?

[@sashagarcia6205]

you cant teach Heart, and these boys had heart 6:53

[@judithgrace9850]

All people have had deadly experiences in life

[@williesnyder2899]

52:00: How sad . . . How terribly, terribly sad . . . I am glad that the soldier and the daughter made contact…

[@bonolomakgatadeluent3150]

:Do you think the man who dropped the boom in Japan is a savage?" She kept quite because of her hypocrisy

[@islandborn1457]

13:35 To see it from a prisoner perspective And than as a solder on the front lines ! God had a plan for you amazing sir 🫡

[@RaulGlasgow]

So these were the guys responsible for torturing prisoners and getting false confessions. Time for all these lies to be exposed!

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

thank you for sharing. i have a suggestion fofr a war war 2 story. it isabout a catpe family. i have a rough storyline. a father from kieve uptaine tussia and a mother from warsaw poland. they immigrated to south windsor connecticut . usa. in farm country. they had 5 sons and ond daughther the youngest son is still alive at about 84 in assisted living. he was to you to serve but was to young to serve.. his 4 brothers served in the us army. mone was a pow in the battle of the bulge. one son has a grandson who served in vietnam and was awarded a purple heart. i think the carpde family deserves a 60 minutes story. i would be willing to help. the battle of the hulge is about 200 miles from my birth plave in eindhoven the netherlands. my mom is 89 and my dad passed 12 years ago. my mom stills remember meeting a government d gi joe who gave her an american milk chocolate bar with almonds. (i guess a hershey bar.) .

[@bufordbradley6680]

no doubt the prince of the air rules

[@gerald-uo7ry]

peace

[@longhorn7809]

No torture used NOTE 🎶 🎶 No threat of violence worked extremely well you don't have to be born in America to have an American dream

[@okamisan3642]

Attu…😢 great story

[@vickythefist7062]

The military need to get their act together and repatriate these soliders . I'M PRETTY SURE THEY'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH ALLREADY .😢

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

I love how utube keeps posting about the Holocaust during WW2 whenever someone posts against the genocide in Gaza as if that European crime is any justification of the slaughter of innocent Palestinians.

[@baggiobeer5918]

I am a little bit ashamed of my Generation that the Freedom those Heroes gave their lives for nowadays being taken for granted THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM. God bless Abraham Isaac and Israel 🇮🇱 thank GOD YHWH

[@troychambliss784]

So they had ceremonies without the family.

[@veritas41photo]

I have been trying to find out the relationship between breaking Enigma and the D-Day Invasion. Thanks so much!

[@TheCdecisneros]

What? They didn't waterboard??

[@ladeedaa]

❤

[@andrewbaroch2141]

Sir.. sir..