Giant Killer

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@Yarnhub
@Yarnhub 2 жыл бұрын
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@iron_boy_2008
@iron_boy_2008 2 жыл бұрын
Sup
@RifleRaptorYT
@RifleRaptorYT 2 жыл бұрын
can u make the A-10 Warthog video
@RifleRaptorYT
@RifleRaptorYT 2 жыл бұрын
Of some pilot
@rigbee4312
@rigbee4312 2 жыл бұрын
hello
@Alexander24871
@Alexander24871 2 жыл бұрын
Hello
@themaddoctor5304
@themaddoctor5304 2 жыл бұрын
As a short man myself, it's stories like these that give me the inspiration to keep myself in martial arts. I may be small, but if this man can serve in Vietnam, then I know I can get myself that black belt.
@shreddedwheat5977
@shreddedwheat5977 2 жыл бұрын
You got this Brother!
@nasgor22
@nasgor22 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck man!
@mitchellwright5478
@mitchellwright5478 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it dog, it took me a decade but I did fencing and got to the point where getting gold at tourneys was an everyday occurrence, you’ve got this chief :)
@KriegZombie
@KriegZombie 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 6 foot tall and was always jealous of my short weightlifting bro for how quickly his gains became crazy looking. He had less humerus to stretch that bicep across.
@Snp2024
@Snp2024 2 жыл бұрын
Goodluck man waiting for update when you get black belt
@Eyes0penNoFear
@Eyes0penNoFear 2 жыл бұрын
It's shameful and embarrassing that so many US veterans end up homeless.
@belluh-1huey102
@belluh-1huey102 2 жыл бұрын
They don't use the GI Bill and VA benefits properly.
@patrioticgamer5878
@patrioticgamer5878 2 жыл бұрын
@@belluh-1huey102 I’m sure that happens in some cases, but the VA sucks at it’s job and often doesn’t help when it’s really needed (i.e. PTSD treatment)
@RoseUnseen
@RoseUnseen 2 жыл бұрын
They do get there benefits ( whatever scraps ) but are conditioned to live in hell , so a U.S city street is paradise
@AWormsPurpose
@AWormsPurpose 2 жыл бұрын
@@belluh-1huey102 It’s hard when the war turns your mind to goop and your countrymen hate you
@adamatch9624
@adamatch9624 2 жыл бұрын
@@RoseUnseen no street in any country is paradise
@motionsic
@motionsic 2 жыл бұрын
A genuine hero/badass thrown in jail for possessing a silencer? There’s gotta be a cover up…
@christosvoskresye
@christosvoskresye 2 жыл бұрын
Looking at how the "hit and run" was portrayed, that seems to be the implication.
@jason200912
@jason200912 2 жыл бұрын
it was a real thing back then. Blame Reagan for giving the ATF unlimited power after splitting from the IRS. Unchecked by anyone, and fully backed by the House and half-backed by the senate and half-backed by the supreme court, who basically made a statement that congress may issue a 100000% tax on items if they choose to and that the ATF are free to interpret the law to their own benefits to make prosecution of all much quicker.
@Razor-gx2dq
@Razor-gx2dq 2 жыл бұрын
Silencers should be deregulated in my opinion, it's literally hearing protection but attached to your gun. Damn NFA
@BeingFireRetardant
@BeingFireRetardant 2 жыл бұрын
MIB's be hunting, but homeboy died a brave man, still...
@johnpatterson8697
@johnpatterson8697 2 жыл бұрын
"they had silencers, so we had to burn their women and children alive" - the ATF 1993
@Newdivide
@Newdivide 2 жыл бұрын
Richard wrote to a congressman asking to join the army. The congressman passed on his request to the army despite his height. Fortunately, an unknown three-star general who learned about this short soldier's determination to join the army approved it as he was impressed Plus, Richard joining the army was his dream
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Yes joining the military was his dream he came from a family of military heroes. His cousin Homer Wise earned the Medal of Honor in WWII.
@MostrandomM_toexisttoday
@MostrandomM_toexisttoday 3 ай бұрын
Jesus loves ya all and He wants you to turn to Him and repent, it’s your choice if you want to or not.
@stevemc01
@stevemc01 2 жыл бұрын
This was one of history's greatest David vs Goliath clashes. Sometimes, the greatest enemy doesn't have a physical weapon to be threatening.
@MariogamingMario
@MariogamingMario 2 жыл бұрын
What about the original David vs Goliath
@Onistuwa
@Onistuwa 2 жыл бұрын
fighting with god on your side wins all the battle he dont care if your small nor big he helps and loves all who calls to him as savior and repents
@jamesdreads7828
@jamesdreads7828 2 жыл бұрын
@@Onistuwa then he makes you homeless and hits you with a car.
@caspar508
@caspar508 2 жыл бұрын
@@MariogamingMario thats fiction
@TheRogueOperator007
@TheRogueOperator007 2 жыл бұрын
@@caspar508 its not dummy its true for sure just wait till the rapture because if you tell a lie you can feel guilt and the truth will come out so don't say that
@lappin6482
@lappin6482 2 жыл бұрын
what a legend....such a sad end to an incredible life
@Timo0469
@Timo0469 2 жыл бұрын
true
@magnusengelsholm9866
@magnusengelsholm9866 2 жыл бұрын
but 69..nice
@Timo0469
@Timo0469 2 жыл бұрын
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 troll?
@mjatriumxironreign8969
@mjatriumxironreign8969 2 жыл бұрын
@@Timo0469 nah it is the truth America is like Germamy During Ww2 Basiclly the North is rightous
@mrdownyaomanc4810
@mrdownyaomanc4810 2 жыл бұрын
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 hes a legend
@riverland8809
@riverland8809 2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe that is how people (rather, the government) would actually treat a war hero after their years of service and sacrifices.
@christosvoskresye
@christosvoskresye 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I can believe it. America has never really treated its veterans the way they deserve.
@The105ODST
@The105ODST 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of private citizens don't care about veterans when they are out too.
@tonilourdes
@tonilourdes 2 жыл бұрын
Hero? He went to a third world country to murder poor people. Whats "hero" about that? You think it was a computer game?
@mjatriumxironreign8969
@mjatriumxironreign8969 2 жыл бұрын
These veterans deserve to be tortured for fighting for the Americans in Vietnam
@25BDominique2021
@25BDominique2021 2 жыл бұрын
Stories like this break my heart man. The Vietnam generation got screwed over big time. Never again!
@pyronuke4768
@pyronuke4768 2 жыл бұрын
There's a man in my neighborhood, Mr. Cole, who was 5'1" when he served in Vietnam. He doesn't talk about his time in the field if he can help it, but he's a really pleasant guy to chat with. (And with me at 6'2" talking to him kinda does feel like David and Goliath sometimes.)
@badgamer4385
@badgamer4385 Жыл бұрын
Except he is the goliath
@to_ots9701
@to_ots9701 2 жыл бұрын
This is why you should never make fun of short people. What a brave soldier :)
@skepticalmagos_101
@skepticalmagos_101 2 жыл бұрын
The true reason is that your balls are in easy reach to be punched. 😂
@bruhism173
@bruhism173 2 жыл бұрын
You should never make fun of your fellow soldier
@to_ots9701
@to_ots9701 2 жыл бұрын
@@bruhism173 that's true :)
@scottyp1303
@scottyp1303 2 жыл бұрын
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!
@RianniNishikawa
@RianniNishikawa 2 жыл бұрын
tiktok girls be like: nooOoOOo short boys are boring
@eze8970
@eze8970 2 жыл бұрын
In WW1 the British had 'Bantam' Battalions comprising of short men, from mining towns. There's a wartime photo somewhere showing one of them handing over his section of the line to a soldier in a Guards Battalion, where you had to be over 6ft to join. Great story Yarnhub, & a very brave & determined man. Such a shame the governments don't realise what they have.
@Berserker3624
@Berserker3624 9 ай бұрын
I had no idea the British empire had an actual dwarf battalion
@j.peters1222
@j.peters1222 2 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. People thought this guy's size would be a limitation but he turned it into an asset. What a great story and an incredible life this man lead. Thank you for bringing us this story, Yarnhub.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jordan for caring about Captain Flaherty's story!
@pokefan-ix7sh
@pokefan-ix7sh 2 жыл бұрын
Richard James Flaherty (November 28, 1945 - May 9, 2015) was a Captain in the United States Army who served in the Vietnam War. Due to his small stature (he was just 4'9" tall), he was known as "The Giant Killer". He was the shortest US serviceman in history.
@jwrockets
@jwrockets 2 жыл бұрын
My wife is 4'-9" and her farm raised fighting weight was 92 pounds. The bigger bullies at her high school only messed with her once. She was not someone you wanted to piss off.
@brittneykayea3686
@brittneykayea3686 2 жыл бұрын
Then I have me a new enemy to piss off
@kuartz.
@kuartz. 2 жыл бұрын
If you’re raised on a farm, it seems like size isn’t a factor in how strong you are, only how hard you work! 😂
@TeenWithACarrotIDK
@TeenWithACarrotIDK Жыл бұрын
@Frumentarii don’t know how that’s relevant to what they were talking about, but that’s definitely relevant now.
@juliusdream2683
@juliusdream2683 2 жыл бұрын
Great story it’s so sad that a true hero was homeless. R.I.P Giant killer…
@mjatriumxironreign8969
@mjatriumxironreign8969 2 жыл бұрын
He deserved everything that came against him he isnt a hero he is a criminal a NVA vet or Vc vets are heroes and only them
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mjatriumxironreign8969
@mjatriumxironreign8969 2 жыл бұрын
I will always remain a hardcore communist and anti-capitalist
@juliusdream2683
@juliusdream2683 2 жыл бұрын
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 good for you. Do you want a cookie or a medal 🎖????
@maikimcartyong4666
@maikimcartyong4666 2 жыл бұрын
@@mjatriumxironreign8969 ¡MUERTE AL COMUNISMO!
@nisqhog2881
@nisqhog2881 2 жыл бұрын
As an animator myself, I'm truly astonished at the frequency you are able to put out these ever longer videos. Not only do they look pleasant with your visual style, but despite some jankyness the animations rarely break immersion, I am sure most people wouldn't even notice. And on top of that you have excellent narration too: truly, what you guys are doing is incredible. Keep it up :)
@Adriansdr07
@Adriansdr07 2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was once in the war and what is saw was unbelievable he saw a 50 kids all hanged up onto a tree which he says the kids that were hanged up had been skinned alive which is very sad. Thank you for your service grandpa❤️
@migueeeelet
@migueeeelet 2 жыл бұрын
Man you put into words what I couldn't describe. It's amusing seeing the animations get a bit janky at times, but still, they don't break the flow nor the immersion. It's amazing.
@snakeinthegrak8969
@snakeinthegrak8969 2 жыл бұрын
@@Adriansdr07 you're grampa sounds like a fake Navy 🦭 telling bar stories to biker chicks.
@potentspirit8448
@potentspirit8448 Жыл бұрын
white ppl and Backhanded compliments
@johnjingleheimersmith9259
@johnjingleheimersmith9259 2 жыл бұрын
This doesn't tell the whole story about his ending which some suspect was an assassination: "After Flaherty’s death, Yuzuk kept digging, researching, and confirming. He located witnesses and found documentation in a storage unit that revealed that even while homeless, Flaherty was still conducting clandestine missions around the world-Cambodia, Iraq, Jordan, Venezuela-but who was he working for? The CIA? Private contractors? Or were his missions something much darker? "
@silverhammer7779
@silverhammer7779 10 ай бұрын
The only difference between Jack Reacher (fictional) and Richard Flaherty (real) is height and mass. Fighting spirit, determination, and dedication to the mission and to the men he commanded are the same. I'd follow a guy like Flaherty into the gates of Hell if that was the mission.
@superstripey705
@superstripey705 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Yarnhub, could you make a video about the USS Iowa, BB-61? My grandfather was on the ship, he was a machinist mate, 1st class.
@qianli8418
@qianli8418 2 жыл бұрын
Yea l would like that too
@keirangray902
@keirangray902 2 жыл бұрын
The whole Iowa class deserves their own videos
@fishsticks428
@fishsticks428 2 жыл бұрын
On their patreon you can pay to have your own custom video however as it's unique animation so it's quite expensive. Really gives you insight into how much effort goes into these videos and how expensive animation can become. It's astonishing we get this kind of content for free
@Check_Vibe0
@Check_Vibe0 2 жыл бұрын
I walked on Iowas decks and all inside it It’s a amazing ship
@U_niquey
@U_niquey 2 жыл бұрын
69th like
@JearBears15
@JearBears15 2 жыл бұрын
The heroic giant killer that died at 69. What a legend.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Yes he was RIP Captain...
@datdudeczn
@datdudeczn 2 жыл бұрын
funni number
@basicallyjusttan7727
@basicallyjusttan7727 2 жыл бұрын
funni number
@SnakeInAShoe
@SnakeInAShoe 2 жыл бұрын
funni number
@erenliebert4576
@erenliebert4576 Жыл бұрын
funni number
@brokenbridge6316
@brokenbridge6316 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard of this guy before. He might've been small. But he was a badass no doubt. Shame about what happened to him. I do hope a movie is made about him one day. But I don't know who would play him.
@hephaestus2220
@hephaestus2220 2 жыл бұрын
Brad Pitt of course, for 3 million
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
We hope so too!
@cassandraralph5906
@cassandraralph5906 2 жыл бұрын
As a short person, with a disability and use a power wheelchair to get around, I completely understand what this man had to cope with, both in the military and in private life. So sad to see that his life ended so ignominiously. 😢
@tonilourdes
@tonilourdes 2 жыл бұрын
Its still no excuse to go the a third world country and kill people just to prove "manhood". Just because he was a dwarf doesnt make it less of a crime
@seedy80
@seedy80 2 жыл бұрын
You'd probably be taller if not for the wheelchair.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LQMSJA
@LQMSJA 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. It makes history seem fun, some other channels just go like, "blah blah blah" but Yarnhub say it in a way that makes it entertaining, keep it up!
@ภูดิศมีใย
@ภูดิศมีใย 2 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right.
@kokofan50
@kokofan50 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, everything seems like an action adventure movie
@henri.stach1208
@henri.stach1208 2 жыл бұрын
I think you cant concentrate
@aguywhoforgottocomeupwitha8066
@aguywhoforgottocomeupwitha8066 2 жыл бұрын
“Aiming for his groin” Knuckles: “The groin is the weakest spot!” Sonic: “Stop saying groin!”
@JuliaJvn_6
@JuliaJvn_6 2 жыл бұрын
Out of context:IM THE GROIN
@dennyleung111
@dennyleung111 2 жыл бұрын
groin.
@Sensei_Foosball
@Sensei_Foosball 2 жыл бұрын
This guy was crazy! Not only was he a crazy war hero who then worked for the CIA to fight crime, but he died at the age of 69…. Nice.
@TheTankArtist
@TheTankArtist 2 жыл бұрын
This is such an inspiring story, I wish he had lived longer.
@Bathi_wt
@Bathi_wt 2 жыл бұрын
may his wish become a true .
@mjatriumxironreign8969
@mjatriumxironreign8969 2 жыл бұрын
I wish a NVA soldier had caught him and put him in HANOI to be tortured for fighting on the bad side of the Vietnam war
@iron_boy_2008
@iron_boy_2008 2 жыл бұрын
"That guy was strong even holding a m16 and holding it like a small wood"
@LCOfficerUNIT097
@LCOfficerUNIT097 2 жыл бұрын
"If you can't break him, you gonna have to keep him."
@bqconeer
@bqconeer 2 жыл бұрын
I like your efforts yarnhub :) I'm not sure if you have a team or doing it alone but good job
@arthurambroise7894
@arthurambroise7894 2 жыл бұрын
I truly feel a big step up in animations with this one! It felt like I was watching an amazing TV show! Emotions and movements are more and more realistic, and so many details, like the slow mo shivering of tree canopy when helis hovered by, make these stories so enjoyable to watch! I’m a huge fan, keep educating us with this amazing content!
@admiral_alman8671
@admiral_alman8671 2 жыл бұрын
I love how good the vegetation looks! Great job guys
@iBeReaper
@iBeReaper 2 жыл бұрын
Its pathetic how this country treats our veterans
@Armymenandplanez
@Armymenandplanez 7 ай бұрын
That's true bro
@Mygg_Jeager
@Mygg_Jeager 2 жыл бұрын
07:16 Ah yes, a most realistic depiction of the Vietnamese Rambo in his natural habitat.
@Fasizen
@Fasizen 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@thatcringyplaneguy
@thatcringyplaneguy 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@luigidisanpietro3720
@luigidisanpietro3720 2 жыл бұрын
Vietnamese Chuck Norris with a double Ak 🤣👌
@epicpuppyman
@epicpuppyman 2 жыл бұрын
That one kid when they unlock a machine gun
@henryvanderbeek2973
@henryvanderbeek2973 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing story of determination and guts....This man was fearless....His life after official duty was so sad though......RIP Richard Flaherty
@isleman2
@isleman2 2 жыл бұрын
The movements are getting more complex by each video without dropping in quality. Well done! Keep up the good work!
@corneliusmotsisi4750
@corneliusmotsisi4750 7 ай бұрын
Well compiled video. Thank you 🙏🙏
@Slow-poke08
@Slow-poke08 2 жыл бұрын
So glad I came by to watch, you guys never disappoint.
@carnelanderson583
@carnelanderson583 7 күн бұрын
This is a painful story of bravery and resilience and sad to see your country forget about you, I love the men who fought to keep their country safe and to keep this world in balance. Our leaders are to seek piece and build their country so everyone across the world would want to visit each other countries. Peace everyone.
@theliteralicecreamman
@theliteralicecreamman 2 жыл бұрын
Much of history was built on the shoulders of giants. This guy kills them. Rest in Peace, o ye great lads of the conflicted times.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Richard would have liked that comment!
@theliteralicecreamman
@theliteralicecreamman 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGiantKillerOfficial A toast to ye, ye great embodiment of the lad
@LancelotChan
@LancelotChan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the touching story!
@himanshugautam3405
@himanshugautam3405 8 ай бұрын
Most dangerous weapon a soldier can have is his mind and he had that superb mindset. Sad to see how US treats its soldiers
@johntaylor-lo8qx
@johntaylor-lo8qx 2 жыл бұрын
He should get his movie... Time and time again we see these sad stories about veterans. Why can't the American government pay for a small apartment and food for these hero's??? Its mind-blowing!!!! For shames sake, Americans should speak up. It's crazy to think about... love the channel ❤.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
We hope he does get a movie and the truth his PTSD was so bad at his older age he had trouble living indoors
@whitedragon1204
@whitedragon1204 2 жыл бұрын
aww we need a movie of him!
@TheCaptainSplatter
@TheCaptainSplatter 2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to have brad pitt play him
@bhimbonggames3206
@bhimbonggames3206 2 жыл бұрын
Homelessness, especially homelessness among veterans is a serious issue that needs to be addressed in the US and canada. It needs to stop, these heroes deserve better from their countries who they gave everything to!
@The_ZeroLine
@The_ZeroLine 2 жыл бұрын
Watch a recent video from a Marine titled “Being short in the Marines.” In it the Marine talks about small men are much better geared for their job and he would actually prefer when it comes to doing the job. He also talked about how a tiny Filipino NCO was one of the most feared and respected dudes he knew in the Marines.
@WiIdbiII
@WiIdbiII 2 жыл бұрын
Man , those little Filipinos mean business. I worked with some of them many years ago. Size don't mean nothing. They're tough as they come.
@buckduane1991
@buckduane1991 2 жыл бұрын
Heroes like him deserve so much better than what our country does to them… we are free because of them, and owe them more than we can ever hope to pay. God rest his soul.
@blueskys5435
@blueskys5435 Жыл бұрын
3:12 good sound effects 😆
@realbadmanrealbadman2862
@realbadmanrealbadman2862 Жыл бұрын
This man is ah national treasure. Sad he wasn't treasured. Giant killer 👏👏👏. I salute you sir
@tfleu725
@tfleu725 2 жыл бұрын
What in the world happens that leads to heroes like this dying penniless and homeless? It’s completely unacceptable.
@tonilourdes
@tonilourdes 2 жыл бұрын
No it serves him well, its a murderer, do you like pedos aswell?
@fugu4163
@fugu4163 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a speech made by a retired navy seal admiral. "Everyone laughed at their tiny swimming shoes but noone was laughting when trying to keep up with them when swimming or paddling their boat.
@salsheikh4508
@salsheikh4508 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for showing us how his life ended. I'd never heard of this guy before. Self Medicating after the Craziness...
@NiSiochainGanSaoirse
@NiSiochainGanSaoirse 7 ай бұрын
I dunno about America or the rest of the world but in Britain we have an old saying... "it's not the size of the dog in the fight which matters, but the size of the fight in the dog." Flaherty proved it once again. God rest his soul.
@ripvanwinkle2002
@ripvanwinkle2002 4 ай бұрын
yea that saying isnt from the UK 🤣 its a Mark Twain quote
@shangri-leicht8923
@shangri-leicht8923 2 жыл бұрын
He seems like the kind of person one would blindly follow into battle. A real professional
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
His men all said the same thing.
@graphitegamez605
@graphitegamez605 2 жыл бұрын
Man these vids just keep pouring in. Quantity and quality at its best ain't it?
@frxggerr
@frxggerr 2 жыл бұрын
I think I watched this in Simple History. But it’s still good
@stewartwhite4695
@stewartwhite4695 Жыл бұрын
What a legend much respect for the soldiers that fought in the Vietnam war thank you for your service
@briancooper2112
@briancooper2112 2 жыл бұрын
This man was a American Hero! He was homeless and murdered.
@briancooper2112
@briancooper2112 2 жыл бұрын
To the killer, you are going to Hell you bastard! Your a coward!
@milomoli2830
@milomoli2830 2 жыл бұрын
Why am I finding so many people having my pfp color and first name-
@tonilourdes
@tonilourdes 2 жыл бұрын
Hero? murdered? you was in the car?
@briancooper2112
@briancooper2112 2 жыл бұрын
@@milomoli2830 bummer
@milomoli2830
@milomoli2830 2 жыл бұрын
@@briancooper2112 what?
@gav7256
@gav7256 2 жыл бұрын
Toughest guy I ever worked with in the military was 4 foot 11, mad as they come but an awesome, tough and reliable lad. Would fight by his side anytime again
@symphinitystugiii3476
@symphinitystugiii3476 2 жыл бұрын
This is like David and Goliath but it's in a different timeline😂😂😂
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Richard J. Flaherty was born with a rare blood disease that severely stunted his growth. His doctors predicted he would only grow to the height of 4-foot-7 inches and suffer from a lifetime of physical ailments. Richard defied their predictions and instead grew to 4-Foot-9 and 97-Pounds. Coming from a family of military heroes Richard also wanted to do his part and serve his country. Most people laughed at the idea and all the military branches turned him down due to size requirements. But that didn't deter Richard he spent the next 3 years letter writing letters until he finally received a medical waiver. With the waiver the Army finally allowed him to join... but no one ever believed he would even make it through basic training. His uniforms didn't fit, the equipment was too big, and he was required to carry a back pack during long marches that was almost the same weight as he was. Because of his leg length marching in step with the rest of his company was incredibly difficult but Richard kept up. All the obstacle courses were built for average size men but Flaherty with a little ingenuity conquered them all. No rules were ever changed for Richard...either he would sink or swim. Richard Flaherty didn't just make it through basic training he would volunteer to become an elite paratrooper, a Screaming Eagle with the 101st Airborne. When he jumped out of planes the instructors would have to strap machine gun parts to his legs to help his descent so he wouldn't "float away" due to his weight. He was then accepted into Officer Candidate School and graduated in 1968 as a 2nd Lieutenant. Richard then deployed to Vietnam just in time to fight and lead his platoon in some of the bloodiest battles of the war the, "Tet Offensive." After several months of fighting on the front lines many officers would accept assignments in the rear away from combat but not Richard. He would request to be transferred to Echo Company to be a Platoon leader in a RECON unit which engaged in dangerous search and destroy missions deep into enemy territory. By the time his first tour in Vietnam was finished, Richard Flaherty would receive The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, & 2 Purple Hearts for his bravery. If you think that's where Richard's story ends think again. Richard would return to the US and try for something even more impossible he would attempt to become an elite Green Beret with the 3rd Special Forces Group. Richard would not only complete his Green Beret training but he would be promoted to the rank of Captain and serve the 46th Company based in Thailand where some of their clandestine missions into Pink Zones "across the fence" and are still not talked about or declassified. As incredible as all his accomplishments seem that's just the first half of his life story as his next chapters of undercover operations around the world seem closer to something out of a Tom Clancy book. To learn more about the unbelievable life of America's smallest soldier please check out The Giant Killer book and documentary. Both are available worldwide. The book can be ordered on Amazon & Walmart as a Paperback, Audiobook, eBook and Hardcover. The award winning documentary, The Giant Killer is available world wide on Amazon, KZbin, Tubi, VUDU, iTunes, Xumo, Google Play, Roku, Vuuzle and Hoopla. The Giant Killer DVD with bonus footage is also sold on Amazon. Flaherty Military Bio: Special Forces Capt. Richard J. Flaherty AKA The Giant Killer - In December of 1967, was sent to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. He served as a Platoon Leader with companies B, C, and D and as a Recon Platoon Leader with Echo company. In January of 1969, he returned to CONUS and attended the Special Forces School at Fort Bragg and was then assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group. Later that year he returned to South East Asia with the 46th Special Forces Company A-110 in Camp Pawai, Lopburi Thailand. Captain Flaherty earned The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, Gallantry Cross W/Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, 3 Overseas Bars, Sharpshooter Badge W/Rifle Bar, Air Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service badge.
@tfscropairlinessaveukraine7930
@tfscropairlinessaveukraine7930 2 жыл бұрын
He maybe short but he has the face of a movie star and braver than all man and woman
@davidhayes7596
@davidhayes7596 2 жыл бұрын
Dynamite comes in small packages. Our troops fought bravely and always will. God bless America!
@tonilourdes
@tonilourdes 2 жыл бұрын
Really? very "brave" to go to a third world country to kill people, whats so "brave" about that?
@msredfox
@msredfox 2 жыл бұрын
A truly astounding story and animation, Bravo Yarnhub
@privatepilot4064
@privatepilot4064 2 жыл бұрын
They laughed at David just before he took Goliath out! The laughing stop and the naysayers ran!
@carronade2456
@carronade2456 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing bittersweet story!
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dunexapa1016
@dunexapa1016 2 жыл бұрын
Late 1967 to early 1968 ... Fort Jackson South Carolina ... basic training ... fond memories :) Go Army!
@GrumpyIan
@GrumpyIan 2 жыл бұрын
It's the short people you need to be afraid of when you're in a fight.
@sergiom9958
@sergiom9958 2 жыл бұрын
His action to rescue those MIA deserves a MOH, not a silver star. Plus one or two Purple Hearts for that single day.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Flaherty Military Bio: Special Forces Capt. Richard J. Flaherty AKA The Giant Killer - In December of 1967, was sent to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. He served as a Platoon Leader with companies B, C, and D and as a Recon Platoon Leader with Echo company. In January of 1969, he returned to CONUS and attended the Special Forces School at Fort Bragg and was then assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group. Later that year he returned to South East Asia with the 46th Special Forces Company A-110 in Camp Pawai, Lopburi Thailand. Captain Flaherty earned The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, Gallantry Cross W/Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, 3 Overseas Bars, Sharpshooter Badge W/Rifle Bar, Air Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service badge.
@sergiom9958
@sergiom9958 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGiantKillerOfficial thanks for the information!
@WORRO
@WORRO 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you AGAIN! Another amazing story. I had 3 Uncles in Vietnam, all three made it back home..thank God for that. Sadly over 58000 of our "Boys" didn't make it back. Funny how time continues to march on... Thumbs up video Sir!~John
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
God Bless your uncles and thank you for caring about the Captains story!
@Khryze
@Khryze 2 жыл бұрын
DearYarnhub Im a really big fan of your animation. I started watching you about 6 months ago and i got so addicted of your videos that ive watched them all Your great fan - ToT
@rascalme9754
@rascalme9754 2 жыл бұрын
Goofy grape was a flavor of a KOOLAID type drink back in the 60's, definitely have to be a friendly to know that one.
@brandonwilde8988
@brandonwilde8988 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, though I think it's ironic how vietnam, a small country, defended against usa, France, Australia, new Zealand, Mongolia, Thailand, China, South Korea, and South Vietnam, and won, which is a huge david vs goliath moment, and yet there were moments like this where the roles seemed to switch 180 degrees
@brandonwilde8988
@brandonwilde8988 2 жыл бұрын
And also liberated Cambodia
@jonmajarucon51
@jonmajarucon51 2 жыл бұрын
That story broke my heart. Shame on the Veterans Administration. Shame on the President.
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
When those Vietnam vets came home the government and most citizens turned their backs on these men. We are all to blame for the mistreatment they received.
@torpbeats5464
@torpbeats5464 2 жыл бұрын
2:51 Love how men back then knew how to T-pose
@buellrod
@buellrod 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing taught so many things through these videos I would have no idea they would have secret words just to keep themselves from getting shot it makes sense a lot of sense and very sad what happened to this poor man
@Kxre_
@Kxre_ 2 жыл бұрын
After hearing about this, I’d like to think of him as “Little Ali” with his sheer determination and hard work
@guilhermevitorio273
@guilhermevitorio273 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see yarnhub cover the bomber mafia and specially Curtis lemay's bombing of Tokyo That napalm did some damage
@FrostyyMcToasty
@FrostyyMcToasty 2 жыл бұрын
Brad Pitt playing a 4'9 lad lol, i love this man.
@evangeorge6222
@evangeorge6222 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible animation
@kevinjohannes2234
@kevinjohannes2234 2 жыл бұрын
This guy brought my spirit as a short guy to the top
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
As long as their are Giants to slay there will always be Giant Killers!
@abthatdude7898
@abthatdude7898 2 жыл бұрын
Dude had crazy stories and his final year of life was 69?! Epic
@shawnrasdall
@shawnrasdall 2 жыл бұрын
You could tell me these stories are all made up, I wouldn't care. Amazing episode, great to hear all these virtually unheard of stories of our heroes from past wars.
@amirsafwan8491
@amirsafwan8491 2 жыл бұрын
Damn it man, he served honorably and went through hell for his country and this is how his story ends? This is too cruel...
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
But even with a lifetime of betrayal and disappointments he never lost faith in his country.
@amirsafwan8491
@amirsafwan8491 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGiantKillerOfficial He didn't deserve this.
@C2-ALFA
@C2-ALFA 2 жыл бұрын
The cutest thing I see in yarnhub's videos: his cat.
@dogenavy5354
@dogenavy5354 2 жыл бұрын
Best notification to get on a Friday night
@MrrShadoww
@MrrShadoww 2 жыл бұрын
think of a creative comment instead of this sht
@Lbgen
@Lbgen 2 жыл бұрын
Already morning here lol
@donnyboon2896
@donnyboon2896 2 жыл бұрын
I am a 6'4" 250 lbs US Marine. (1982-1986) I have a brother-in-law this size who is a Third Degree Black Belt in Karate. I won't fight him. I would lose. Semper Fidelis Giant Killer.🦅🌎⚓
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Trust me Richard wouldn't have wanted to fight you either Semper Fi and TYFYS brother!
@somethinginspanish4753
@somethinginspanish4753 2 жыл бұрын
Dang yarnhub with every video you get better and better
@baileyroddog
@baileyroddog 2 жыл бұрын
God bless this guy and his family
@TheGiantKillerOfficial
@TheGiantKillerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shprits_007
@shprits_007 2 жыл бұрын
a very cool and tragic story , thanks to the author for this video , good luck , love and positivity to everyone
@jamescarney2032
@jamescarney2032 2 жыл бұрын
Short on height,but big in courage!!!!! IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT,IT'S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG!!!!!!
@ThisOLmaan
@ThisOLmaan 2 жыл бұрын
our Giant Killer came just to get hit by a car a hit and run this man did it all.
@Oscarfalun
@Oscarfalun 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched the video yet, but by the thumbnail I can already tell its gonna be a good one.
@dunesurfermt5004
@dunesurfermt5004 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great story with a sad ending, reminds me or Ira Hays.
@scott3656
@scott3656 2 жыл бұрын
Like Captain America but without the serum - what a great story!
@janaizeme6937
@janaizeme6937 2 жыл бұрын
It's a govt. failure to have let this hero down. Very sad.
@andrewmontgomery5621
@andrewmontgomery5621 2 жыл бұрын
As Yoda said to Luke in Empire Strikes Back:"Size matters not,hmm? Judge me by my size?" I think that saying pretty well covers this.
@BM-13_KATYUSHA
@BM-13_KATYUSHA 2 жыл бұрын
My man went to the army, participated in the Vietnam war, joined CIA, hunted down drug cartels, got arrested and died as a 69 year old like a true chad that he was. Little man with a big life story!
@saschapriyambodo7250
@saschapriyambodo7250 2 жыл бұрын
tiny is kinda good too you know he can be sneaky and unseen for the most times
@jackbourke4125
@jackbourke4125 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing story!
@boldlionpro2814
@boldlionpro2814 2 жыл бұрын
That was a sad story, shameful how Unfit Sam threw him away
@aaliyahdelrosario4497
@aaliyahdelrosario4497 2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched in a while, but I love how you’re starting to act as the actual characters, it makes it more…lighthearted hearing the narrator impersonate a drill sergeant. Edit: 7:16 THE DOOMSLAYER
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