One American vs 250 Germans (WW2 Documentary)
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Рік томуBy January 1945 Audie Murphy was already a legend within the US Army. Having fought non stop since 1943, he was a highly decorated nineteen-year-old Lieutenant when on 26th January 1945 in the Colmar Pocket he earned the Medal of Honor for holding off 250 Germans for over an hour, alone.
This is the remarkable story of the most decorated US serviceman of the Second World War.
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@johnknopsnyder303 11 місяців тому
That is a true fact but if anyone who fought in that war was to see what is going on now they would be upset to say the least it is truly sad to see where we are as a nation
@barbarasteed3966 11 місяців тому
Can you imagine those turds in Washington calling each other Hero's..not one in the bunch could carry Murphys lunch..
@PatriciaAcker-ee8of 11 місяців тому
When I see people kneeling at our star spangled banner or other patriotic things it makes me so angry. No longer do we say pledge of allegiance anymore. Such a shame it is.
@johnmyers7325 11 місяців тому
He is truly the bravest person to survive in all the wars I've ever read about.. If only we had more men like him to guide our country out of the corruption that exists today in our government. Then America would truly be great again.
@jonnicklison449 10 місяців тому
🙏🏼thank you , how did I not know about this legend I want direct a remake of this man’s life
@defenestrationfan Рік тому
There are no words to describe his humility and heroism. This should be taught in our schools.
@Jameywells777 6 місяців тому
Yes it should.
@ericyirka684 4 місяці тому
It was taught in my american history class, every friday our teacher would take 20 minutes and do a segment on american heroes through the years, dan daly, audie murphy, roy benevidez all kinds of men and women from american history that you dont hear about
@FKBiden666 3 місяці тому
unfortunately, in todays world that would not be taught. They want a world filled of weak men. storys of valor will only encourage men to fight.
@deadlyapollo 3 місяці тому
In the US Army, he's got his own club. You can't go anywhere without hearing his name.
@johnwillis4706 Рік тому
Audie Murphy was one of the finest Men to ever live. He spent time in my Father's unit during WWII. My Father told me "He was the bravest, toughest, most down to earth and friendly Man he ever had the privilege to know". Murphy was a Sargent at that time. My Dad was a Captain.
@wdoxsee Рік тому
Not Andy, Audie
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
Wrong name.
@johnwillis4706 Рік тому
Okay grammer police. I suppose your auto-correct never changed a word without you noticing, right?, right? You never misspell?, never over look an auto correct switch? Puh-Leeese. Grow up and get a job.
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
@@johnwillis4706Ahh,..I see you fixed it. Well done. (I didnt mention it first ya know.) Yup. If you're going to type someone's name do it right. If I type wrong I hope someone lets me know so I can correct it and not look foolish.I do so hate bad "grammar" and bad spelling. Oh and I am so much older than you are so I've already grown up. :}
@bigsparky8888 Рік тому
AWSOME !!!!👍🇺🇸💪🙋
@prelude2pain 10 місяців тому
Audie Murphy was the living embodiment of how actions define who you are. The facts that he was a man of small stature and came for a poor background didn’t stop him from developing a hulking legend.
@billw7213 7 місяців тому
He fought for communism.
@ikram2512 7 місяців тому
@@billw7213?
@charlesthurber 6 місяців тому
He fought 4 his life u squirrel
@berglen100 6 місяців тому
To bad he wasn't taught by Neville Goddard.
@curtismoon5316 5 місяців тому
@ikram2512 just a troll.
@stulynn2005 11 місяців тому
I've known about Audie for fifty years and still tear up hearing the story of his spirit and courage as a young man
@williamromine5715 6 місяців тому
I have known about him since his movie came out in 1955(I was 13 then, and am 81 now), and as with you, I tear up every time I see a video about him. He never used his Medal of Honor to advance his career. His wish for black letters on his tomb stone said everything about his modesty. He was a humble hero, doing everything he could to protect his men.
@b.thomas8926 Рік тому
He did more by 19 that what hardly anyone else had done in their entire lives. Amazing.
@chrismaverick9828 Рік тому
@Francis We may. unfortunately it would probably take a third World War and collapse of modern society to do it. The people of that era were hardened by the Depression and went to war with a purpose.
@mikecrooks8085 Рік тому
Not having sufficient academic qualifications to hold the post-war rank of Major a review of his personnel file revealed an education far superior to anything any college could or would have provided.
@mel8517 Рік тому
@@chrismaverick9828 And ifso it would finally give most ppl who never had any sense of some type of solid responsibility or true purpose.
@jason3421 Рік тому
You got that right. He had more medals than anyone ever when it was all over. I believe right to this day he is still the most decorated American soldier of all time.
@Steven-tl8fs Рік тому
@Francis Yea because we are not in a war dumbass. Yea great generation they brought the most deadly conflict in human history. Glad we didn't do that.
@MrPotatochips4 Рік тому
"For the first time in three days, my feet were warm"
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
love that!
@williammorrison5678 Рік тому
Only a grunt knows how good that feels
@anthonyriesner9753 Рік тому
❤😊
@justinpopelka1148 Рік тому
Hah!
@justinpopelka1148 Рік тому
Nice.
@frederickwise5238 11 місяців тому
In 1956 I worked with with a man who was an extra in the movie . He had been one of the German infantry attacking the Tank Destroyer. Five times he died that day in the filming. More importantly, he said Audie was a regular Joe. No pride or pretense about him. He was, truly, a hero. We were deprived of him far to early. RIP Audie.
@MarkHarrison733 8 місяців тому
He was just one of Stalin's useful idiots.
@jamesbackman172 8 місяців тому
RIP Audi Murphey
@lydialanata8714 6 місяців тому
We need more men like him now! A true hero❤
@lydialanata8714 6 місяців тому
I'm sure Audi would say, there are alot of unsung heroes like me, let's not forget them❤😢
@MarkHarrison733 6 місяців тому
@@lydialanata8714 He saved Communism.
@bryanzam1412 Рік тому
And Audie Murphy remained kind , considerate , and moral , even after the war . A truly great man will maintain who is as a man no matter the circumstances.
@andresdeks Рік тому
When I was conscripted in 1984 our instructor used to ask us “ do you think you are Audie Murphy?” Even in South Africa he was a legend
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
LOL very good.
@KB-ke3fi Рік тому
Yes sir! He's a Texan.
@br0k3nman Рік тому
And now… your country has decided to support the Russians. I don’t know if you agree. I can’t say. There is no system to respect a soldier like Murphy in the Russian system. To them, as it has been proven, they are meat for a grinder with no real if positive goals to help and attacked people like Ukraine. Their people have been invaded, murdered and raped, grain and resources stolen… yet despite the mounds of evidence, you agree with truly fascist imperialist invaders or a sovereign nation…. I would hope you aren’t that type of person. Also, if you are, don’t bring whataboutism In here…
@dreamsofsnow6521 Рік тому
I've commented on a couple of Audie Murphy videos , I'll do 1 more . When I was in the U.S. Army I was stationed in Germany and I was in the same unit Audie had been in B COMPANY 1/15 3RD INFANTRY. We were not reffered to as Bravo Company but as the Audie Murphy Company , whenever we saluted an Officer we would exclaim AUDIE MURPHY SIR !! In H.Q. there was also a large portrait of Audie hanging at the end of the hall , I never got tired of looking at it . His movie TO HELL AND BACK was also mandatory viewing lol. The Army has never forgotten Audie. 🇺🇸
@cferguson37 Рік тому
fwiw, not sure if its music you might enjoy, but here's a song, the song that brought him to my attention, about him, using lyrics from his own poems in some cases ukposts.info/have/v-deo/fnKra4OPaZh9xIE.html
@dreamsofsnow6521 Рік тому
@@cferguson37 ........ thanks I'll check it out. Edit : that was excellent , never new of this song , thanks.
@monsieurcommissaire1628 Рік тому
@Name Last Name -This here, folks, is proof that it's possible to be a meshugener, a putz, a schlemiel and a total schmegegge all at once!
@dreamsofsnow6521 Рік тому
@Dottie Sewell ...... AMEN .
@MrBsbotto Рік тому
@@monsieurcommissaire1628 Bravo! A richly deserved metaphorical slap upside the head for this Name-last-name schmuck! Actually, I agree that wars are usually started by absolute devils, but that doesn't preclude me expressing gratitude for a dedicated, selfless soldier fighting against fascists. Maybe that guy should try to get out of his own head sometimes... Have a good day, Monsieur!
@stevenklinkhamer9069 9 місяців тому
Sargent York in WWI & Audie Murphy in WWII are two heroes who really stand out amongst a great company of heroes back then.
@stevenm3141 Рік тому
He calculated the odds and figured I've got nothing to lose, then gave it everything he had! A true soldier and hero. Blessings to Murphy family.
@nicholashodges201 9 місяців тому
A study of interviews with CMOH Awardees shows the only thing they're thinking about is either getting home or making sure they take as many with them as they can. What's going on in their heads is alien to you unless you're a combat vet or a literal Zen master
@elizabethbaker4094 Рік тому
What a remarkable honorable man. I wish we had more like him. A true hero not some athlete or do nothing politician. People today don't seem to know what a hero truly is.
@joeclayton2121 Рік тому
people today are too worried about their "feelings", they aren't worthy to be in the same building with this HERO..... Semper Fi
@Michael-mk7yr Рік тому
Americans need to replace the cowards in the American government with A.M'S
@gogglebox2427 Рік тому
@@TheDogGoesWoof69 says someone from their armchair. My late dad was a British WW2 hero, and always said, every man and boy who fought for our Freedoms were heroes. Those who sat in an Office holding Meetings about where they would place their ships and regiments, were, as those in WW1 said... "Lions led by donkeys".... "Eeyor" Tyler. A wee man sitting at a computer who probably PLAYS War Games, talking down the bravery of men who stepped forward when we needed them. 🙄
@preasail Рік тому
If Dirty Donny was in WWII, he would've fought for Adolf Hitler, his idol.
@cynthiawadeson8843 Рік тому
Please don't disregard our military who also put their lives and well-being on the line--weve survived til now because of them and if we survive in the future it will be because of them. We can hope that none of them earn the Congressional Medal of Honor because who would wish that on anybody, but every war ,skirmish, embassy attack, shameful withdrawal, and evacuation shows their quality and we're right to say "thank you for your service"
@jerryjustice8803 Рік тому
Audie Murphy having the gold lettering omitted on his grave marker as an ordinary soldier and he was anything but an ordinary soldier. He was a true hero and a fine actor. His like we will probably not see again.
@cresenteayo3638 Рік тому
Soldiers come and go. Their living is simple, and their life complicated. But more complicating is their experience in war years are devastating. Face to face with death. Some maybe warriors in hearts, others priests of solitude and peace-makers. Still numerous are pacifists not the kind who look for trouble. Many others prefer one-man army banzai charge into the frontline with fix biyonets. Majority do battle with technology designed to kill thousands or even millions. After all these tumultous affray called war settles the conflict peacefully when one party and the opposing side annihilated. How much war humanity to wage so that peace be attained. To the survivors in war, life is precious. To the dead only them seen the end of war, US Army General Douglas Macarthur once said of the dead soldier.
@Local_yokels_monsters_myths Рік тому
Made me tear up!!!
@antonycollopy59 Рік тому
AUDIE MURPHY'S LEGEND HAS BEEN INSPIRATION ALL MY LIFE..!
@mel8517 Рік тому
@@cresenteayo3638 Absolute Truth!
@Albert-Mag... 10 місяців тому
My dad served in The Royal Canadian Navy during WW2. Audie was a living legend. The old man loved to watch Audie Murphy's movies.🇺🇸 🇨🇦 💪
@jacobmalloy4258 11 місяців тому
Him wanting a headstone just like the rest of his brothers is no surprise. RIP
@robbes7rh Рік тому
I’ve been an avid student of WW2 for 25 years and finally just came across this story. It’s apparent that Murphy had ALL the right stuff. Perhaps fearless to a fault, his bravery applied to the battle at hand and winning. He fought smart and tough as nails in the most extraordinary set of circumstances one can imagine. What kept that burning tank destroyer from exploding while he stood atop it firing the 50 cal machine gun for more than an hour only God knows. Just moments after dismounting did it finally blow suggests a transcendent instinct that we don’t often experience in ordinary life. Not everyone is cut out for a heroic performance in a deadly hail of flying hot metal, but Murphy was, and he did what no commander would order a subordinate to do, and he did it with the highest degree of tactical awareness and battlefield cunning. And after this and prior battlefield successes of a similar magnitude, he declared his proudest moment to be hearing the news the war had ended. This expresses the clearest embodiment of archetypal warrior I can think of.
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
Perfectly said.
@brettimmons7844 11 місяців тому
Well said!
@carolphillips1593 11 місяців тому
You've never seen the movie, 'To Hell and Back'??
@robbes7rh 11 місяців тому
@@carolphillips1593 - No. I don’t like movies that depict history because the history is merely a starting point for making a movie aimed at the low common denominator of intelligence among moviegoers which makes it virtually indistinguishable from movies based upon a fictional story. Actual History is interesting but not entertaining.
@crawwwfishh3284 9 місяців тому
He learned early in life how to shoot a gun to help feed his family and carried a heavy load with his dad gone and his mom sick. Plus his smaller brothers and sisters. I think he was a man before his time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@jamespence9469 Рік тому
In 1983 I reported for duty with the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment on Harvey Kaserne in Kitzingen, Germany. There was a company formation from Bravo Company and I thought it was rather odd that when the formation was called to attention, the unit shouted out the name of a German auto company (Audi). Of cource, my error became apparent when I was introduced to the hall of the battalion headquarters with photos and awards write ups for many of the Regiment's Medal of Honor winners. Needless to say, Audie Murphy had the central place of honor among the many honored.
@mushroommanny 11 місяців тому
Audie Murphy was from my hometown - he was the same build as me - short and slender. His story inspired me to join the USMC and I served honorably until honorably discharged as a sergeant. Very glad to see something like this on youtube.
@charlespapineau5428 9 місяців тому
I have tears in my eyes. What an example to us all. I love the fact that he wasn't a big man. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. His heart was the size of Texas!
@ZerglingOne1 7 місяців тому
His size was arguably an advantage. Less target to hit.
@hughbarton5743 3 місяці тому
Well spoken. I was taught by my grandfather this very lesson. In the final accounting of things: Don't forget! It has little to do with the size and capabilities of your adversary, and every thing to do with your loyalty to your team. Thank you, sir, and a grateful thank you to all who looked at the Fascists and said, in their hearts: Not today.
@spartanswerve7575 Місяць тому
He’s a Texan. Size doesn’t matter.
@janbadinski7126 Рік тому
To say Audie Murphy was a legend doesn't even begin to describe how brave and wonderful he was. May he rest in well deserved peace.❤
@RetroNBA42 Рік тому
Is he in peace though
@frankierzucekjr Рік тому
Amen
@frankierzucekjr Рік тому
@@RetroNBA42 yes heaven is peace
@jenevivelancia3012 10 місяців тому
Ghost of Kiev.
@justinb3209 9 місяців тому
@@frankierzucekjr He killed dozens of people lmao, if heaven is real; Audie Murphy ain't there
@ianlamb2123 Рік тому
What an absolute hero.Audie should be remembered for ever.
@alitlweird Рік тому
His name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. 🐑 🩸 ✝️
@chaunceychappelle2173 Рік тому
For his military service... Not the drunken, wife beater part.
@brookencraig Рік тому
@@chaunceychappelle2173 Um didn't drink or beat women, but sure.
@seanbigay1042 Рік тому
@@brookencraig Ignore this guy. Haters gotta hate.
@FullSugarBrah Рік тому
Adolph was a neat guy.
@kathyborthwick6738 Рік тому
Audie Murphy incredible Soldier and human being! My father W.A. Sherman served with Audie and spoke very highly of him!
@doctordemento965 11 місяців тому
5'5... 112 lbs .... 17 years old. He wouldn't have even qualified for special forces now days. The story is the man... not the label.
@kathyborthwick6738 11 місяців тому
@@doctordemento965 Sir you are so very correct - sadly! 👵🏽☝🏾✨💖✨ A man of valour who was only 5’3” and dirt poor Texan - A good man and & great soldier! R. I.P. Audie Murphy🙏🏽 🇺🇸
@crawwwfishh3284 9 місяців тому
He was a man before his time. His dad died. His mom was sick so he use to go out with his gun and hunt for food. Then his mom died so he took his siblings to a home while he lied about his age to join the military but once in he sent his money to take care of his brothers and sisters. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@crawwwfishh3284 9 місяців тому
@@doctordemento965 He lied about his age to join up.
@ShadeLZST 8 місяців тому
My grandfather was one of the pallbearers who carried his casket to the plane that brought him home. He gave me his autobiography which I read twice, the local library where I live gave me the biographical book written about his life and about his passing
@orusandornots1915 Рік тому
Dude was a real life Captain America.
@ironlordcayde3888 Рік тому
Actually, yes, I believe captain america was loosely based on Lt Murphy, and if im wrong, there are certainly some large coincidences
@OTDMilitaryHistory Рік тому
Captain America is the fictional Audie Murphy
@TheStockwell Рік тому
@@ironlordcayde3888 No offense intended, but Murphy's heroic actions took place in January of 1945. Captain America appeared in December of 1940, a year before Pearl Harbor and America's entry into the war. 🇺🇲
@lpi8410 Рік тому
Audie Murphy was a real hero but for a real captain america, check out the most decorated Frenchman of the first world war, Albert Roche. For example, he captured more than 1180 enemy soldiers.
@rolandhawken6628 Рік тому
Yes and a very lucky Captain America
@MsSasha4444 Рік тому
When we travelled in Europe we saw the location where he showed unbelievable courage. It really added to the reality of what he faced.
@ddigwell Рік тому
To Hell and Back was made in 10 yrs after 1LT Murphy's heroic actions at the Colmar Pocket. 10 years later and he still looked like a kid. What an amazing man to have done so much in so little time.
@renemanuel7128 8 місяців тому
He was probably 26 when the movie released.
@factsofmatter6513 11 місяців тому
What a freaking legend. I am humbled to know such a great American has ever lived we owe these type of men everything
@raimundoqueiroz5766 Рік тому
One year ago I was able to visit his memorial in Holtzwhir, Alsace, France. It was a very moving experience.
@roxannaweaver2155 Рік тому
I "fell in love" with Mr. Murphy when I was a little girl and saw him for the first time at the movies. The more I learned about him as I grew up, the more I loved him and the more pride I had in him and for him. It always made me cry when I heard or read about him having one of his PTSD flashbacks. When I learned that he had died I was devastated. In 1971 I was in the first year of my Navy 7 years of service and stationed at Ft. Myers, VA right next to Arlington Cemetery. He was and always will be my greatest "love" and hero in my heart. He was one of a kind.
@robertburge7582 Рік тому
Thank you for your service 🙏 and you are not alone. He is a great role model. Rich in resolve, Valor, tenacity, grit, honor and humility.
@michaelfitzgerald434 Рік тому
Lovely comment! From Texas.
@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому
Hello, did you see " Destry Rides Again "?
@roxannaweaver2155 Рік тому
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Destry and Destry Rides Again except Rides Again was a James Stewart movie I believe. I've watched quite a few of Mr. Murphy's movies over the years of my life but not all of them.
@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому
@@roxannaweaver2155 Hello Ms. Weaver, you are correct, they are Jimmy Stewart movies. Boy, have I got a treat for you. Audie Murphy did a remake of Destry, and to tell the truth I don't know which version that I like better. I like them both. it was made in 1954. I see it is viewable by using browser address bar placing : audie murphy - destry
@kevcaratacus9428 Рік тому
He has to be one of the most well known soldiers from WW2 , I'm English and love his story , he was so young and fearless.
@pattyhowell5782 Рік тому
My father was honored to actually get to shake his hand. I believe it happened on his way home from the war in Korea.
@davidllewis4075 Рік тому
One small thing about Murphy which is often overlooked, he really was a very good actor.
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
A lot of people would agree with you (me included) - Audie wouldn't though, he was just that kind of guy.
@Feed_The_Fink Рік тому
"No name on the bullet" and "To hell and back are classics" and two of my favorites. He was also a Patriot to the end even starting a committee that pushed for Hollywood to be more positive about the USA and nothing like it is today. If it was up to Hollywood and the left Men like this would be forgotten about
@paulwojnar2291 Рік тому
@@BattleGuideVT He was brilliant in Red Badge of Courage
@paulwojnar2291 Рік тому
@@BattleGuideVT He was extraordinary in real life. One in a million
@Albert-Mag... 10 місяців тому
@@paulwojnar2291 An American National Treasure.....Respect from 🇨🇦
@illuminem Рік тому
None of us can try to be like Audie Murphy. You're either him, or you're not. He's literally one in a million.
@usunited5756 Рік тому
no, we're not, but our young men can strive to be like him. To see what true courage really means.
@lastfirst78 Рік тому
Yes we can try. Do not limit people's capabilities.
@seanbigay1042 Рік тому
@@lastfirst78 I second this statement wholeheartedly. That's the whole point of having a hero. You may not measure up to him, but you can sure try.
@Jhossack Рік тому
Wow. Your not much on yourself r u.
@Jhossack Рік тому
Maybe you should try harder.
@HolgerDanske 9 місяців тому
He won every major award for bravery in the Army. Amazing
@HolgerDanske 8 місяців тому
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg That's right. I forgot about that.
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 5 місяців тому
He is ranked 26th on list of most decorated of all wars
@ironmann16 Рік тому
It never ceases to amaze how much one person, with enough courage, determination, and a bit of good luck, can accomplish so much in one short lifetime. The way he passed was very unfortunate. If ever a man had earned the right to a peaceful death, it was him.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Рік тому
Audie Murphy was a true soldier. It's not about size but courage and heart.
@chrismaverick9828 Рік тому
I'm trying to figure out why they didn't need a second casket and grave for his enormous pair of bronzes.
@boxingfan4999 Рік тому
He must be Capt. America.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Рік тому
@@boxingfan4999 His story is better and more engaging than any comic book could ever be.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Рік тому
@@elessartelcontar9415 Personified by Murphy
@declanmcmackin4367 Рік тому
I remember watching his movies as a child never knowing how much an actual he really was until recently. When you see who 19yr olds hold as role models now it's sad how society has regressed.
@darkhobo Рік тому
Yeah. The boomers really let us down. Not one good role model among em... Sad really.
@slygarci6138 Рік тому
@@darkhobo yo word up
@deutzallis6497 Рік тому
@@darkhobo speak for yourself
@darkhobo Рік тому
@@deutzallis6497 yeah, I just did. Thanks.
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
@@deutzallis6497 And just who do you know what Audie did? No,wait. Let me tell you,..no one.
@chornk64 Рік тому
And to think, he earned all those awards before he was 21. A rare and remarkable individual indeed.
@rogerrendzak8055 7 місяців тому
I was a little boy, when my Dad (an ex-navy man, during the Korean War) told me about Audie, a movie star to me, and all the metals he earned. Back then I didn't realize, Audie was the most decorated soldier, of WWll.
@netravler1 Рік тому
They don't make very many like him anymore. He was a great actor, he did a lot for veterans, and above all that he was a national hero, not only to the United States, but obviously to France and Belgium as well.
@usunited5756 Рік тому
There is our 'Capt America' that should be taught to our young boys to look up to and pattern themselves after.
@jackthorton10 Рік тому
I believe it’s defined “The Captain America”
@muzikizfun Рік тому
They didn't make many like him even back then! The closest guy I can think of is Sgt. York of WW-1 fame.
@Straker1923 Рік тому
And here in England too!
@Gary_OwenC126 Рік тому
@@muzikizfun Both were great men
@neilreid2298 9 місяців тому
Just...wow. RIP Audie. You were really something special and an inspiration to millions.
@davegauvin7234 5 місяців тому
But You should say, Rest in Pease. Instead of rip. That's wrong in my Heart.
@neogeo1670 12 днів тому
@@davegauvin7234 its peace not pease
@davegauvin7234 11 днів тому
@@neogeo1670 I misspelled it.
@neogeo1670 5 днів тому
@@davegauvin7234 sorry not meaning to be a world nazi🤣
@ddoherty5956 Рік тому
The film about him failed to truly convey how insanely brave he was.
@brindlebucker4741 Рік тому
I spent 8 years in the US Army infantry- half of that in the 15th regiment in Germany. Murphy was basically a god in our unit and division. We used to always joke that you know you're a badass when they hire you to play yourself in the movie. Rock of the Marne! Can Do!
@seanbigay1042 Рік тому
It gets better! Audie asked the director to TONE DOWN the action because he felt the audience MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT!
@LuciferVonCarstein Рік тому
@@seanbigay1042 Actually, Audie was the director.
@seanbigay1042 Рік тому
@@LuciferVonCarstein oh. Ok!
@MrReymoclif714 Рік тому
We support the line! 3rd S+T,3rd Infantry! 1975.
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 5 місяців тому
Ever hear of Col Bob Howard check him out
@72mossy Рік тому
Unbelievable man, all he achieved as a young man, very brave, deserved a longer life.
@charlesgarnier4255 7 місяців тому
Even from outside the USA, we carry well deserved respect for this great soldier.
@Former11BRAVO 7 місяців тому
It's interesting to learn Murphy's MOH action took place in January. Having seen "to Hell and Back" on TV as a kid, I assumed they'd gotten that right, at least! Audie's story is about as remarkable as can be. It's so sad he was lost at so young an age. And, my God! We need guys like him today!
@alanwilson6367 Рік тому
God bless Audie Murphy a member of the greatest generation. Rip Murph reunited with you’re family and comrades once more. You will never be forgotten.😢😢
@ianhenning2422 Рік тому
AMEN Brother JESUS CHRIST Saves 🙏❤️🙌
@RetroNBA42 Рік тому
How do you know he went there
@H8Society Рік тому
@@ianhenning2422 🤣
@carolilseanne2175 Рік тому
Someone was watching over this incredibly brave man.
@tjschakow Рік тому
Providence, read the book to hell and back
@KB-ke3fi Рік тому
The Eyes of Texas.
@fizzmoe9846 Рік тому
They must’ve fell asleep at their post when his plane crashed, then.
@mel8517 Рік тому
Anyone who can't see that,is blinder than a vampire Bat 🦇!
@mel8517 Рік тому
Any one man versus some 250 plus socalled Kraut battalion, that is suddenly threatened by some German Panzer tanks on a one way in Blown-up Bridged Deutsch island,with no way out.Must have some higher divine faith in God-fearing purpose!Not complex rocket science,it's just that simple!
@mmills5965 10 місяців тому
He was a very good actor as well. He had screen presence and emitted a quiet but assured strength. I knew he had fought in the war but had no idea of his incredible bravery. Thank you so much for this video he deserves to be remembered and honoured. I wish I had the words to truly honour such a man.
@Wildkat-1 Рік тому
" No greater deed shall be, when a man is willing to lay down his life for his fellow man " Semper Fi ...R I P ...Murph....!
@royboy9361 Рік тому
Some had greater heroics, but in my opinion, they were all heroes, right down to the clerics and cooks. Audie Murphy was on a different level, a shopping cart couldn’t carry his balls.
@seanohare5488 Рік тому
Definitely
@jimlobley5587 Рік тому
Yes I agree anyone going to war are all heroes
@516Mel Рік тому
Audie had Bowling balls for balls
@maingate7672 Рік тому
@@516Mel: According to the Germans, he had wrecking balls for balls! Lol!
@516Mel Рік тому
@@maingate7672 haha Yea he was a badass
@Eytaris Рік тому
as you can see, Holtzwihr and France do not forget his actions, there's the memorial, maintained by an association of volunteers, they have artifacts coming from the combats around the village, including a roller wheel from the M10 Audie used. Next March 26, there's a memorial service organized for US officials, there will be some animations, including a P-51 and Rafale flybys, to honor the memories of Audie, his men and those who lost their lives liberating Europe. lest we forget.
@xxemddam39 Рік тому
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@Mandcfrey 8 місяців тому
I was at that memorial this year. It was a quiet tribute to a courageous young man.
@kerrypitt9789 10 місяців тому
Audie Murphy was an honest hero. Even playing a cowboy as a hero. This was very emotional to listen to.
@schuletrip Рік тому
What a man, what an absolute hero. This actually brought tears to my eyes at his bravery and his selfless commitment.
@ralphbranham8663 Рік тому
Lt. Murphy was and will always be one of my heroes and an object of awe . He was one of the reasons I tried to work as a Sgt. In the Air Force .
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
Even in the UK he is still well known - a favourite saying of non commissioned officers to new recruits who are over eager is "Who do you think you are, Audie f***ing Murphy?!"
@robertcottam8824 Рік тому
Well done. Many British servicemen were inspired to serve by semi-mythical tales of derring-do. In the 1880s, it was GA Henry; later it was Kipling...
@mrlodwick Рік тому
We know him as Aud in the Uk. He is like our Crazy fool Jack Churchill whom killed with a Longbow!
@seanohare5488 Рік тому
Audie murphy truly legendary inspiring as hell
@bear3717 Рік тому
We need people like him in America and in all parts of government otherwise we could go under
@lochlainnmacneill2870 Рік тому
Respect from Scotland sir.
@darrellyoung9586 Рік тому
There will never be anyone as great as Audie Murphy. He should never be forgotten.
@Cyberwolf9999 11 місяців тому
He gave support to fellow military men, which shows he was so humble and he did not forget the ones who fought with him and suffered like he did ❤️🤗
@Tiberius_Gracchus Рік тому
Super inspiring soldier. Unreal that a plane accident was what finally took him from this earth.
@argonaught5666 Рік тому
When I first saw Audie as a western hero I thought him a bit unlikely. Then I learned who he was and what he'd done. And I thought, hero indeed.
@Brett33 Рік тому
He definitely didn't seem like someone who could impose their will on the villains of the story, but in reality, he could do that and so much more .
@richd2332 Рік тому
When you look up hero in the dictionary you should see this man’s picture. The fact that he was essentially an undersized teenager just adds to the legend that he is.
@bradsillasen1972 8 місяців тому
What a guy! He so earned and deserved a long happy life, but was taken way to soon. With the most solemn and sincere respect no words can convey, RIP Audie.
@kimberlypatton205 Рік тому
A superb American and he exhibits every sense of bravery it means to be so, and makes all of us in Texas bust out with pride.
@whicker59 Рік тому
Audie was very humble, and the quintessential definition "salt of the Earth." Too many of this Greatest Generation met unexpected early deaths by accident.
@samrodian919 11 місяців тому
A very, very brave man in anyone's army. RIP Audie L. Murphy
@dougmohr4272 Рік тому
My dad was in Company A and Audie Murphy was in Company B. My dad was the first American soldier to fire a rifle across the Rhine. He was highly decorated with the Silver, Bronze Star and Croix de Guere and Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters.
@michaelwhisman 5 місяців тому
How did he know that?? Was he at Remagen?? That is a doubtful claim.
@ruudvanmanen1012 Рік тому
A hero all the way and so sad that he had to go the way he went. But he will never be forgotten. R.I.P. hero! ❤❤❤❤❤
@mikekelly7220 Рік тому
Imagine living through all he did and then dying in an accident. Never let it be said that life is fair.
@olivierlauzeral4010 Рік тому
That very same day of Jan 1945, , my father then 19 years old was fighting with the French army 4 miles east of there at Jebsheim. I kept the logbook with original maps from the second armored division for the French arrmy (1945 official document ). This is video is quite special to my family and I.
@doriangray2347 10 місяців тому
wow! honorable man he was.
@3peckeredgoat735 11 місяців тому
This soldier and others like him are why we hold our military to such high esteem. Thank you to all of our soldiers for your service and sacrifice.
@gund2281 11 місяців тому
Still one of the most decorated servicemen ever, and I can't even put in to words how much I appreciate his bravery. Then again, I feel the same way about any of our servicemen, especially those who serve in combat.
@crawwwfishh3284 9 місяців тому
Think about if those boys could see this country now.
@jpd3484 7 місяців тому
I echo those sentiments. However, it seems somehow in today's US military there are many who see the ones Audie Murphy were fighting as the good guys. One American politician even said recently that people like Murphy were fools for risking their lives to fight tyranny
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 5 місяців тому
Actually Audie Murphy is ranked 26th on the most decorated of all time
@milfordstoner7873 Рік тому
How good it would be if we had more like him today! Lived around & worked with people from that generation. Unable to find anyone that could stand with them today! The men from that time were the greatest generation !
@mel8517 Рік тому
Theres a Generational Gap wedged between both elder & younger generations now that's getting wider or even further away from each other's eras in time.
@mikekelly7220 Рік тому
Can you imagine his reaction if faced with today's nonsense:people going nuts over personal pronouns, a president that mocks disabled people and pays hush money to prostitutes, all this woke nonsense, right-wingers calling soldiers suckers and losers....I bet he is regularly turning in his grave.
@brianwilliams1639 Рік тому
The guy is a legend! And such an unlikely hero. Though no doubt he'd say he's just doing his job! Such an inspiration and I'm a Brit!
@Clarkie1 Рік тому
The most courageous man to ever have been born. When he was asked one time "What was it like when you entered a battle?" He replied, " Whenever things got hectic and chaotic, it was during these times that things slowed down and became clear for me." Wow, amazing. When most men would panic, he was calm and confident.
@jaymac7203 Рік тому
It's so fascinating that rare people like this just come out of nowhere from time to time. Great video 😊👍
@BottleBri Рік тому
What an incredible man. And all of this at 18 to 20 years old! Many young people take risks because they feel immortal, that nothing can happen to them. Audie Murphy is the closest thing to that actually being proven true. Utterly incredible exploits. 👍🇬🇧
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
yes, an incredible man, no doubt!
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
I think I remember right that Audie was terrified but did it anyway. I cant remember where I heard it.
@BottleBri Рік тому
@@xScooterAZx I think it’s only natural he would be terrified really. But that is true courage isn’t it? To be terrified, know you will likely die- yet do it anyway. True bravery. 👍🇬🇧
@xScooterAZx Рік тому
@@BottleBri Yup. :}
@mikekelly7220 Рік тому
@@xScooterAZx In his autobiography probably. I read it in the 1970s and he said that.
@shirleyle3931 Рік тому
Audie Murphy was just as tough as the characters he played in movies! Thats Outstanding, RIP
@donstaunch7895 Рік тому
This is perhaps the highest of all medal of honors awarded. What a legendary action. He could have been awarded more for other actions he was involved in too! True soldiering!!
@andrewmiller4885 Рік тому
WOW, I knew next to nothing about this man. I knew he was in movies and was some kind of a war hero. That was about it really. I am astounded as how young he was and how brave and courageous he was. What he achieved is remarkable. In addition to all that, he was also clearly, a selfless and humble man. He deserved every medal he got and more. Thank you so much for this most informative video. It was so well put together and was certainly a very emotional story of an amazing human being....... much appreciated.
@murphymmc Рік тому
Audie did the Clan Murphy proud. A rare man of valor.
@maxmurphy7306 Рік тому
Absolutely. Airforce here.
@mikekelly7220 Рік тому
A very fine spud.Greetings from Dublin.
@oliverwoodcock5307 9 місяців тому
Had the VHS of the film as a child. Took me a little while to get my head round the fact he went and did all that, survived and then played himself in a film about it all those years later! Legend is an understatement.
@argentum530 8 місяців тому
Of course, the vegetation and tree lines were totally different over 75 years ago, while the village and houses haven't moved, the new ones are quite a bit closer. It must be very difficult to re-enact an historic battle down to the individual actions. We are fortunate to have even this much detail of the heroics of Murphy. There were other heroes in the War, in all theaters of combat. Audie Murphy stands out if for no other reason than his many medals and awards, and he got to play himself in a Hollywood movie...
@rg20322 Рік тому
It does not matter your height but your resolve. He is a clear example. It's too bad that he had such a case of PSTD where he seemed to suffer and his death is what you would think. He was a true hero.
@seanbigay1042 Рік тому
According to Time magazine, Audie was relaying information about the Mafia to the Los Angeles DA's office at the time of his death. About anyone else, this might sound like a cover-up to preserve his reputation. About Audie Murphy ... well, let's put it this way: If the comic hadn't come out before he enlisted, Audie Murphy might have been Captain America. 'Nuff said.
@pughoneycutt1986 Рік тому
Actually his size was probably an asset in battle, smaller target, I saw an interview with one of the men who served with him, that guy said that audie was not only small but usually walked with a crouch to be even smaller, and always looked like he was hunting some kind of prey. Definitely not the man you want hunting you
@pughoneycutt1986 Рік тому
@Trevor Brannon the Aztec didn't have rifles, mortars, and machine guns
@pughoneycutt1986 Рік тому
@Trevor Brannon my point is that audie being small and moving in a crouch made him a smaller target a definite advantage in modern warfare with guns
@merlebonds3417 Рік тому
The most decorated soldier in U.S. history. A legend.
@jerrysmooth24 Рік тому
Robert l Howard has more citations
@sergeantmasson3669 Рік тому
@@jerrysmooth24 Murphey was the most decorated soldier of WW2
@jerrysmooth24 Рік тому
@@sergeantmasson3669 in the ETO and Robert L Howard is the most decorated officer of Vietnam
@sergeantmasson3669 Рік тому
@@jerrysmooth24 I stated WW2, PUTZ.
@jerrysmooth24 Рік тому
@@sergeantmasson3669 Hes overrated as a general but Macarthur has more almost if not more citations than Murphy except in the Pacific theater.
@Kashidori-Grafix 11 місяців тому
Unreal he survived that type of a battle only to die a few years later in a plane wreck, truly heroic man indeed.
@crystalr7602 7 місяців тому
25 years later to be exact and yes, I totally agree with you. Same with JFK.....he was nothing like the JOs in his family, especially Ted - he actually hated Ted because he was always a cry baby....to be done in 18 years later by a sniper or apparently so. The jury is still out on that murder.
@agnesbonnetain8656 7 місяців тому
😔😔😔😔
@timwoodruff7984 7 місяців тому
tragic -- but it was 26 years later, so at least he had some time to enjoy life after the war.
@kevs6402 Рік тому
''The first time my feet have been warm in 3 days''. Absolute Warrior, standing on a burning tank. Unwavering force of humanity in the ultimate reality. This heart cannot be quenched. CLONE HIM!
@mikepech6822 Рік тому
I'm Canadian. I was brought up being with nothing but respect for Canadian and American armed forces. That was in the 1950's till now. Murphy was one of my favorites. Alot of westerns. But after watching his life story, respect reached a higher height. I tried to join when 18, but medical didn't pass. Eyes and hearing didn't pass. Was pretty disappointed.
@andrewb9757 Рік тому
As a american I have to thank this badass for his selfless service to his country and his people. And has anyone heard the term don't mess with Texas well Texas was sent over to fight Nazi Germany and we'll they found out. Thank you 👍
@HolgerRuneFan 7 місяців тому
God bless Audie. My parents were of the WWII generation and I grew up with a framed photo of Audie (from the Life magazine cover) framed and hanging prominently in the living room. My mother would tell me when little, "you respect this hero and everything for which he stood!" I have never forgotten.
@frankygmanentertainment5835 11 місяців тому
I have a feeling this channel will blow up. The videos are so high quality and informing. Please keep up the fantastic work!
@ballsyrocker Рік тому
He was either crazy or more likely brave! He also had lady luck on his side when he avoided all the shots from Germans ,the fire from the tank and jumped off the tank before it exploded. God's speed Audie Murphy. Amazing dude.
@crawwwfishh3284 9 місяців тому
He wasn’t crazy he had to grow up fast because of things that happened to his family. He became a man before his time.
@fancyultrafresh3264 Рік тому
I know most of Murphy’s story and I gotta say this was a solid video man.
@BattleGuideVT Рік тому
Thanks!
@jameskirk1928 Рік тому
The HEART of Courage. R.I.P Audie
@gatroy13 11 місяців тому
A wonderful and amazing man, a real hero. To the greatest generation, he will never be forgotten. I wish his story was required reading in schools today.
@renemanuel7128 8 місяців тому
My mother saw a photo of him in her text book at school.
@bummpy11 Рік тому
My grandmother told me about his bravery when I was a child , even in Britain he was known as a hero .
@av8tore71 Рік тому
At FT Stewart, GA where I was stationed back in the early 1990's there was a yearly Audie Murphy day where soldiers would compete against each other
@chrisruthford4492 9 місяців тому
I live in the same county in Texas where he grew up. I've talked to more than one old timer that had fond memories of him. He was a really nice person and a great American.
@cubbypilot6530 Рік тому
I read his memoir "To Hell and Back" which belonged to our brigade commander COL Freddie Adams, swiped (then returned) it from his office conference table in 2020. What an incredible individual he was. An inspiration to those who are told they're "not enough" for their dreams.
@daystatesniper01 Рік тому
The word Hero is often overused these days but this American WAS a TRUE HERO , as a brit his service beggars belief of courage above and beyond duty
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