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Will be donating to your channel. I love what you do!! I would love to find a ww2 to speak to and interview before it's too late. Any ideas on how I should go about finding them? I'm guessing I start with local Facebook? I'm also willing to travel. I will kick myself if I don't at least try. Also, could you possibly point me in the direction of some questions to format the interview? I don't have a channel or anything, I just would like to do it for myself and give an interview to a channel like yours.
@@mpayne8206 I don't think vets go around telling their personal war stories to dudes just thinking it sounds cool to do. If you don't intend on recording it in any way you might get nothing or you might get great stories but either way you'll be the only person they might pass them on to
Are you still looking for veterans to interview from wwii? I know of one in the navy late in the war but I’m not sure if he saw combat or anything, I don’t believe so
This man and all who fought for our freedom are truly heroes. My grandfather was KIA on March 4th, 1945, in the Rhine Valley. He lays to rest at Luxembourg American cemetery. One day I will visit.
I had the huge honour of working alongside Jack, a consummate gentleman and hero in everyone's eyes. Thinking of him today as he attends the 80 year commemorations in Normandy.
I say thank you God for letting you and him come back and I hope people see these stories memories at what gave us our freedoms today and to learn from them and the value of them in life if we want to have a life thank you sir and thank you John
My wife's uncle by marriage was also in the 87th Division. His first day in combat was as a replacement on the second day of The Bulge. He fought through to the end of the war in Europe, earning a Bronze Star in the process. But his most cherished decoration? The CIB pinned on him by Gen. George Patton. When he passed a few years ago, that original CIB was pinned to his lapel before the casket was closed. RIP Jay Downes.
As a child, I met William "Wild" Bill Hendrix. Bill was in the Battle of the Bulge, Squad leader. He told me at the very end before Patton arrived. His squad had no food or heat, only 7 bullets left in his team, in his BAR, bayonets fixed all standing up in their foxholes. Praying, hoping to be the next to fall. He taught me weapons and hunting at 12 years old. A kind, generous man. When I served I believe he was my guardian. Navy NMCB 10, Seabee 1970-1975
"We're hungry, we're thirsty, we're tired, we're exhausted, we had a hard day". That sentence was such an understatement and attests to how great this man is.
My grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I remember him telling us a German fighter plane shot at him and the plane was so close he could see the pilot's face. After he passed away, we were going through his stuff and we found a huge map of the Ardennes forest with german positions.
My great grandpa fought In the bulge and was a Texas ranger when he went to war and only wore his cowboy boots didn’t like the combat boots. He died from a grenade protecting his fellow men. Wish I could have heard his stories of the war
My great great grandfather was there. Mortar man. Apparently German forces got close enough to his position that they were right on top of the mortar crew since he was part of the crew closest to the forest and it devolved into hand-to-hand combat where he at one point killed a German that was on top of him with his saber bayonet, then turned to help his friend but just as he's winding back to stab the German through the side they stabbed his friend in the gut and ribs four times like it was a prison stabbing. He grabbed the German by their helmet, ripped it off because the straps weren't on, then grabbed him by his hair and according to him nearly hacked the German's head off. Went through the front of the neck and hit the spine and then finally stopped and turned to help others after screaming for a medic. That was the only time he " Didn't enjoy the war. "
My grand uncle was a marine and died during an amphibious beach landing in the Pacific theatre. My other grandpa served in the merchant marines and then was drafted in the army for Korea. Thanks for sharing your family history and keeping their deeds alive.
@@KetsaKunta watching band of brothers made me cry often enough, then watching the Pacific made Band of Brothers look like playing in a park lmao. I know Omaha and to a lesser extent Utah were rough in their own right, but because of all the Dday coverage in schools, a lot of the Pacific front doesn't get the general coverage it deserves unless you're in some AP US history class. Even then, there's so much to learn so little time. The balls on those young men. Even now writing this brings tears to my eyes imagining the fear pumping through each man's heart. That was probably the last conflict that I feel actually had some righteous roots. To assault a beach adjacent to jungles with dug in Japanese, and those Japanese being hardened veterans brainwashed by propaganda and culture to essentially be fearless of death, even welcoming it. It was just by many accounts a far more brutal front, and I love and respect those men dearly. Thank God for the spirit that flows through so many Americans. It transcended race and creed.
My Uncle was a member of the 28th and fortunately one of the few survivors in his company to return home. As a youngster I asked questions but I could tell his memories were painful. He passed during my teen years and left me a piece of that Battle but more importantly I understood why they will always be considered America’s Greatest Generation. Their contribution to our world was nothing short of incredible. Thank you Uncle Son.
This dude’s easily in his mid-late 90’s but is sharp as a tack. I could easily mistake him for not being a day over 80! When he started mentioning the abandoned alcohol and how they drank it that smile sure lit up his face! 😂🤣 My grandfather served as an Army aircraft mechanic in the pacific theater against the Japanese and I have several great uncles on both sides of the family who served in the war as well. One was in the 2nd wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day and for the rest of his life he couldn’t go into ocean water because of the trauma his combat experience caused him on that day. These guys grew up in the poverty/squalor of the depression, saved the free world from tyranny and fascism, and went on to create the greatest middle class the world’s ever seen. They aren’t called the “Greatest Generation” for no reason… Thank you Staff Sergeant Moran! I wish you more years of happiness and peace. 🇺🇸🫡
I tracked Mr. Moran’s trek across France into Germany through Google Maps. As he was speaking I was able to see the exact spots he was talking about. What an absolutely incredible journey of life and near death this man experienced. Many thank you’s for the interview!
Men like SSGT Moran are the best. He has an amazing recollection of the battles he fought in and the fellow soldiers in his unit (by their names, and where they came from). We owe so much gratitude to the men who fought in WWII.
@@matthewscheibert1881 Perhaps, but I'm not comparing. This video was about SSGT Moran's personal combat experience; thus my gratitude comment was about him and others like him.
@@carlv8168 what he's saying is that *we* owe him less gratitude than *western europeans* do lol. It's obviously not some kind of pissing match, but he's right, and the Dutch by far and away show that gratitude. It's a true shame, and makes me tear up, thinking about how many great men, especially those that survived from areas like Poland, were kind of ostracized due to Soviet pressure post-war, by thwir native homes and the bastard English who didnt want to stir any pots. The Dutch were the only ones who every year would throw extravagant parades honoring those they felt they owed everything to
I was born in the sixties, this man and others like him are my heroes. Not the fake television and movie actors that have never known difficulty. Joined Army myself to serve, had excellent role models in my life. God bless and thank you to all that fought to save our way of life. If these men had lost, your lives would be worse than you can imagine.
By all that is holy - we owe these men and many others more than can ever be repaid. My Dad served with Patton as a tank mechanic after the bulge but never saw combat like this.
Man, I think a lot about just how few of these outstanding heroes are left on this planet. Soon, there will be not a single personal, live account of the greatest battles known to man. Ever since I was little, as far back as I can remember, I've been obsessed with WWII, I had books of the tanks, planes, submarines, vehicles, etc used in the war. I had all the video games, movies, shows as well. It's like a part of me will leave when the last man passes on the pastures greener, I can't explain the sadness the thought of that brings me. I'm glad we have stuff like this to remember these gentlemen by.
Those early 2000s PC games like the original call of duty, day of defeat and medal of honor along with the hbo series Band of Brothers captured the last honorable war our veterans/real life heroes were in. Imagine being a soldier and fighting against true villains like Nazis. Obviously ISIS etc in modern war are heinous and evil beyond belief but they cant touch nazi Germany when it comes to mass cssualties. Literal trains full of women and children being loaded into showers to he gassed along with slow starvation while being forced to work for their captors is an evil so dark its almost hard to believe it really happened.
@FloridaManProductions already here we can see how some nations used the Nazis to divert attention away from their own crimes. Jews have been stigmatised for at least 2 millenia. Initially, the Jews were meant to leave Germany through organised riots and social movements, not get sent to extermination camps. But, in part because surrounding nations turned a blind eye and refused to take in the Jews, it contributed to validating the fanatics' "untermenschen" theory. The USSR and Japan are responsible for some of the most heinous extermination waves the world has ever seen. Even GB has managed to practically erase its history of concentration camps in South Africa. These poor soldiers, brave as they were, got needlessly sent to their deaths over quarrels that could have been settled had the egoistic maniacal little men sitting at the round table regarded their fellow human the same way they do themselves.
You are right, and in just a few years, 5 at the most, these men will be gone. We should all be grateful to these men who gave up their youth to do a job that made it possible for the rest of us to be here with the freedom we enjoy.
@@kcufreggin yep "6,000,000" is actually pretty hard to believe. Considering how well off all of em are these days. Certainly didnt seem to take em long to recover that stranglehold among international wealth, power, and influence
@@kcufreggin Very true. Let's not forget though how horrid, and evil communism has been, and we can't allow a version of that taking over either. Unfortunately, much of Academia, and education is being influenced by that ideology.
What a lovely old man, pretty sharp for being as old as he was. What a story & what a few weeks these guys had, no food, no heat & probably only so much ammo. It’s amazing that anyone survived such an engagement.
That man that he took the position of, squad leader, was really a big mentor to him; You can really tell especially by the bracelet he carries. Also, that's incredible to go from E3 to E6 that fast, different times because that'd take 3-7 years in today's Army. This really minimizes the combat I saw, thank you for all you've done sir. Currahee!
My Great Grandad Ben fought in WW2, I remember him showing me his medals when I was little. I'm sad that he died before I was old enough to hear his stories - I still remember him being carried out on the stretcher :(
You can tell when he pauses for a few seconds his brain is telling himself oh my God I was actually there during all this. How does a man see all that and sit there and re live it for other people to hear. It must hurt him so deep inside. God bless them all for eternity. Absolute Gods of men.
I'm 52 year's old and I feel honored to have known the WW2 generation when they were still a big part of society..Some were still in the work force when I was a little kid.. They were amazing people to know.
“Good way to settle a battle instead of fighting hand to hand let’s just obliterate them, which we did” very humble, yet very hardened old timer. Thanks for this.
I watch every one of these, and I am more than thankful for them, and that my biggest problem is getting up for work everyday. I'll be sure to raise my sons to share the same appreciation and respect to all of our service men/women
I highly recommend watching some of the great war movies with them as they get older, and talk with them about lessons learned, what true bravery, respect, and right values are. Maybe some books too. Good on you. 🙏 🌿 💜 🇺🇸 .
Wow, didn't know you existed. Subscribed. As a brit whenever I visit a town in the USA, first stop is to the war memorial to give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks to all the 2WW vets on here too. Heads up, some of us Brits don't like Monty either. Sorry you had to put up with him.
How thoughtful of you. You Brits had it tough, and thank goodness you had Churchill to keep the spirits, and determination up, and a man like Turing to break the code. Check out the videos of our Navajo code talkers. Highly recommend watching Peter McDonalds talk at Notre Dame. They saved so many lives. Thank God for them all. 🙏 🌿 💜 🇺🇸
My dad was tanker “spearhead” in 3rd armored division . Growing up my brother and i came to dread the chilly December days around Christmas ,he seemed to go off the rails and drink to raging stupefaction. Mom sometimes hid or got rid of booze but only inflamed him ,so we learned to resign ourselves to these winter tempests. In retrospective later years he told us how the season triggered horrific memories of battle of bulge. I think i only saw him cry those drunken nights and can only imagine the memories of combat and death he mostly kept hidden ….excep for those December nights. After 1965 and with 20 years distance the drinking subsided,but i do not doubt he carried the war to his grave. I love you Dad
Thank goodness you guys made these amazing videos. The greatest generation ever made a future for us with blood sweat tears, I was watching last night and thought about the guys in Bastogne with cotton trousers and summer jackets in -20 degrees, I imagined myself outside my house with my trainers denims t-shirt jumper and Berghaus jacket trying to lay in a hole I dug on the cold ground and I realized we in 2024 are too soft as a people to achieve what this great men did. I salute you for capturing these stories on video for generations to see. These videos should be shown in schools so kids grow up appreciating this generation of men and women like we do because soon there will be no one left to tell stories of such an atrocious war
The real heroes. I'm so glad we have people doing these interviews. The sound of artillery flying over your head is really something you remember. So distinct. There is no way we can even imagine what this man went through.
@@righteousbyfaithinChrist Trump actually did listen. At least sometimes. I watched a meeting between him and black leadership. He was very respectful to them. He listened to the military and told them to get rid of ISIS and they did. He listened to the Border Patrol, and made things better at the border. Biden is even more racist, and just as arrogant. Worse than Trump in my book for many horrid decisions. Afghanistan, the border, the "trans" thing, racist comments, etc.
My grandfather was 28th infantry and at the bulge. He never really talked about the war. I wish he would have but I understand. I'll never truly know the hell these men experienced.
My uncle max alcantar was on one of Them boats 104 th infantry and his boat tipped over he lost his gun and helmet I found a war correspondent that showed that and him leaving the water empty handed. He was Kia in duren nov 25 th. 415 th of the104 th co k. Thank you for your service sir. I’m glad you made it. You were the first wave. He was in the boats with motors. His boat was the only one to turn over in the roar. From co k. Bad luck. He looks exhausted like You mentioned after crossing the roar.
I watched this from beginning to end. It's amazing he has such a sharp member of his experience. I'm glad his stories are being recorded. Soon all we will have are this.
Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing your story with us. It brings the hardships of war into reality, more so than just reading about it in a book.
Mr. Moran your story is a perfect example why I am so happy I served from the air. 1971 ‐1999. You experienced more than many and I am so proud to hear about it from you. Thank you
My uncle SSgt JE Davis was in the 99th infantry tank destroyers. He was a man. A real man. Not a male but a man. His (their) service will not be in vain as long as I draw breath on this earth.
At this point I've watched a bunch of these AVC interviews. What is so remarkable about Mr. Moran is how accurate and detailed his reporting is all of these many years later - and that is mostly not the case with other veterans.
This in my opinion is what a true *American Hero* looks like! God Bless him and I just can't imagine what he had to endure and go through during WW2! We definitely need to continue to get as many of this Generation to tell about their experiences while serving our country during WW2! Fewer and fewer of them remain...their stories need to be told!! He's part of *The Greatest Generation To Have Ever Walked The Earth* !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless him! 💗🇺🇸🙏
I wish that they would tell what infantry division and company they were with. My Dad was also in the Germany Campaign, fought in the Battle of the Buldge, the Battle of the Rhine and the Battle of the Roer, as did this man. These men were awarded bronze stars for all three of these battles. It's quite interesting to listen to accounts that I know my Dad was involved in.
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Will be donating to your channel. I love what you do!! I would love to find a ww2 to speak to and interview before it's too late. Any ideas on how I should go about finding them? I'm guessing I start with local Facebook? I'm also willing to travel. I will kick myself if I don't at least try. Also, could you possibly point me in the direction of some questions to format the interview? I don't have a channel or anything, I just would like to do it for myself and give an interview to a channel like yours.
@@mpayne8206 I don't think vets go around telling their personal war stories to dudes just thinking it sounds cool to do. If you don't intend on recording it in any way you might get nothing or you might get great stories but either way you'll be the only person they might pass them on to
Are you still looking for veterans to interview from wwii? I know of one in the navy late in the war but I’m not sure if he saw combat or anything, I don’t believe so
@@kcufreggin I said I'd record it and give it to a channel like this
@Caleb Skinner hey bud, were you replying to me? If so, then yes, I am. What's the location? Thanks!
This man and all who fought for our freedom are truly heroes. My grandfather was KIA on March 4th, 1945, in the Rhine Valley. He lays to rest at Luxembourg American cemetery. One day I will visit.
All my prayers. I know you'll make there. Your a good man.
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Rest his soul 🙏
what is your fathers name?
@@ralph84 Lester M. Lucas
I had the huge honour of working alongside Jack, a consummate gentleman and hero in everyone's eyes. Thinking of him today as he attends the 80 year commemorations in Normandy.
I say thank you God for letting you and him come back and I hope people see these stories memories at what gave us our freedoms today and to learn from them and the value of them in life if we want to have a life thank you sir and thank you John
My wife's uncle by marriage was also in the 87th Division. His first day in combat was as a replacement on the second day of The Bulge. He fought through to the end of the war in Europe, earning a Bronze Star in the process. But his most cherished decoration? The CIB pinned on him by Gen. George Patton. When he passed a few years ago, that original CIB was pinned to his lapel before the casket was closed. RIP Jay Downes.
Thank you for sharing that.
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As a child, I met William "Wild" Bill Hendrix. Bill was in the Battle of the Bulge, Squad leader. He told me at the very end before Patton arrived. His squad had no food or heat, only 7 bullets left in his team, in his BAR, bayonets fixed all standing up in their foxholes. Praying, hoping to be the next to fall. He taught me weapons and hunting at 12 years old. A kind, generous man. When I served I believe he was my guardian. Navy NMCB 10, Seabee 1970-1975
Bless all of our brave ones.
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My Dad was a Seabee. WWII Pacific.
@@allencollins6031 Real man. He knew Hell too, glad he could tell you some tales of hard labor and times.
@@rafehr1378 yeah he caught black malaria/dungie fever too.
@@allencollins6031 Damn, disease, and combat is the worst. Hunger, lack of sleep, slave labor, daily routine, Seabee way. Wish you the Best.
"We're hungry, we're thirsty, we're tired, we're exhausted, we had a hard day". That sentence was such an understatement and attests to how great this man is.
My hardest day as a civilian was not 10 percent of this mans day in combat.
I wish our youth would learn that their freedom did not come cheap. Many American soldiers paid with their lives.
The courage and steadfast bravery of this man, is astounding... what a amazing story.
My grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I remember him telling us a German fighter plane shot at him and the plane was so close he could see the pilot's face.
After he passed away, we were going through his stuff and we found a huge map of the Ardennes forest with german positions.
My great grandpa fought In the bulge and was a Texas ranger when he went to war and only wore his cowboy boots didn’t like the combat boots. He died from a grenade protecting his fellow men. Wish I could have heard his stories of the war
My great great grandfather was there. Mortar man. Apparently German forces got close enough to his position that they were right on top of the mortar crew since he was part of the crew closest to the forest and it devolved into hand-to-hand combat where he at one point killed a German that was on top of him with his saber bayonet, then turned to help his friend but just as he's winding back to stab the German through the side they stabbed his friend in the gut and ribs four times like it was a prison stabbing. He grabbed the German by their helmet, ripped it off because the straps weren't on, then grabbed him by his hair and according to him nearly hacked the German's head off. Went through the front of the neck and hit the spine and then finally stopped and turned to help others after screaming for a medic.
That was the only time he " Didn't enjoy the war. "
My grand uncle was a marine and died during an amphibious beach landing in the Pacific theatre. My other grandpa served in the merchant marines and then was drafted in the army for Korea. Thanks for sharing your family history and keeping their deeds alive.
@@KetsaKunta watching band of brothers made me cry often enough, then watching the Pacific made Band of Brothers look like playing in a park lmao.
I know Omaha and to a lesser extent Utah were rough in their own right, but because of all the Dday coverage in schools, a lot of the Pacific front doesn't get the general coverage it deserves unless you're in some AP US history class. Even then, there's so much to learn so little time.
The balls on those young men. Even now writing this brings tears to my eyes imagining the fear pumping through each man's heart. That was probably the last conflict that I feel actually had some righteous roots.
To assault a beach adjacent to jungles with dug in Japanese, and those Japanese being hardened veterans brainwashed by propaganda and culture to essentially be fearless of death, even welcoming it.
It was just by many accounts a far more brutal front, and I love and respect those men dearly. Thank God for the spirit that flows through so many Americans. It transcended race and creed.
Man that’s a great story, sorry for your loss. Map sounds cool too, hope you got it framed! That is one cool
The Greatest Generation and Will NEVER Be Another Like Them. God Bless Them All !
My Uncle was a member of the 28th and fortunately one of the few survivors in his company to return home. As a youngster I asked questions but I could tell his memories were painful. He passed during my teen years and left me a piece of that Battle but more importantly I understood why they will always be considered America’s Greatest Generation. Their contribution to our world was nothing short of incredible. Thank you Uncle Son.
Probably the best recollection, story, and explanations I have ever heard. No muss, no fuss, just the facts. The man is a true gem.
This dude’s easily in his mid-late 90’s but is sharp as a tack. I could easily mistake him for not being a day over 80! When he started mentioning the abandoned alcohol and how they drank it that smile sure lit up his face! 😂🤣
My grandfather served as an Army aircraft mechanic in the pacific theater against the Japanese and I have several great uncles on both sides of the family who served in the war as well. One was in the 2nd wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day and for the rest of his life he couldn’t go into ocean water because of the trauma his combat experience caused him on that day.
These guys grew up in the poverty/squalor of the depression, saved the free world from tyranny and fascism, and went on to create the greatest middle class the world’s ever seen.
They aren’t called the “Greatest Generation” for no reason… Thank you Staff Sergeant Moran! I wish you more years of happiness and peace. 🇺🇸🫡
Bless them all.
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Well said, we will never see the likes of such great men again
I tracked Mr. Moran’s trek across France into Germany through Google Maps. As he was speaking I was able to see the exact spots he was talking about. What an absolutely incredible journey of life and near death this man experienced. Many thank you’s for the interview!
That’s a great idea
Advancements in artificial intelligence will soon enable a low cost, realistic, recreation of these stories.
Men like SSGT Moran are the best. He has an amazing recollection of the battles he fought in and the fellow soldiers in his unit (by their names, and where they came from). We owe so much gratitude to the men who fought in WWII.
Hear Hear.
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Not as much as western Europe
@@matthewscheibert1881 Perhaps, but I'm not comparing. This video was about SSGT Moran's personal combat experience; thus my gratitude comment was about him and others like him.
@@carlv8168 I know, cheers mate!
@@carlv8168 what he's saying is that *we* owe him less gratitude than *western europeans* do lol.
It's obviously not some kind of pissing match, but he's right, and the Dutch by far and away show that gratitude. It's a true shame, and makes me tear up, thinking about how many great men, especially those that survived from areas like Poland, were kind of ostracized due to Soviet pressure post-war, by thwir native homes and the bastard English who didnt want to stir any pots. The Dutch were the only ones who every year would throw extravagant parades honoring those they felt they owed everything to
I wish this man could live forever in good health and prosperity
I was born in the sixties, this man and others like him are my heroes. Not the fake television and movie actors that have never known difficulty. Joined Army myself to serve, had excellent role models in my life. God bless and thank you to all that fought to save our way of life. If these men had lost, your lives would be worse than you can imagine.
we are free today because of these men God bless them
Amazing he shared his story.
War is hell. Difficult experience to endure. Thanks to all our veterans who served. Semper Fi.
He told the story in such a visceral way, we shall not forget.
By all that is holy - we owe these men and many others more than can ever be repaid. My Dad served with Patton as a tank mechanic after the bulge but never saw combat like this.
These stories should never be forgotten. Nor shall the men who sacrificed there life. Thank you for everything you did.
Man, I think a lot about just how few of these outstanding heroes are left on this planet. Soon, there will be not a single personal, live account of the greatest battles known to man. Ever since I was little, as far back as I can remember, I've been obsessed with WWII, I had books of the tanks, planes, submarines, vehicles, etc used in the war. I had all the video games, movies, shows as well. It's like a part of me will leave when the last man passes on the pastures greener, I can't explain the sadness the thought of that brings me. I'm glad we have stuff like this to remember these gentlemen by.
Those early 2000s PC games like the original call of duty, day of defeat and medal of honor along with the hbo series Band of Brothers captured the last honorable war our veterans/real life heroes were in. Imagine being a soldier and fighting against true villains like Nazis. Obviously ISIS etc in modern war are heinous and evil beyond belief but they cant touch nazi Germany when it comes to mass cssualties. Literal trains full of women and children being loaded into showers to he gassed along with slow starvation while being forced to work for their captors is an evil so dark its almost hard to believe it really happened.
@FloridaManProductions already here we can see how some nations used the Nazis to divert attention away from their own crimes.
Jews have been stigmatised for at least 2 millenia. Initially, the Jews were meant to leave Germany through organised riots and social movements, not get sent to extermination camps. But, in part because surrounding nations turned a blind eye and refused to take in the Jews, it contributed to validating the fanatics' "untermenschen" theory.
The USSR and Japan are responsible for some of the most heinous extermination waves the world has ever seen.
Even GB has managed to practically erase its history of concentration camps in South Africa.
These poor soldiers, brave as they were, got needlessly sent to their deaths over quarrels that could have been settled had the egoistic maniacal little men sitting at the round table regarded their fellow human the same way they do themselves.
You are right, and in just a few years, 5 at the most, these men will be gone. We should all be grateful to these men who gave up their youth to do a job that made it possible for the rest of us to be here with the freedom we enjoy.
@@kcufreggin yep "6,000,000" is actually pretty hard to believe. Considering how well off all of em are these days. Certainly didnt seem to take em long to recover that stranglehold among international wealth, power, and influence
@@kcufreggin Very true. Let's not forget though how horrid, and evil communism has been, and we can't allow a version of that taking over either. Unfortunately, much of Academia, and education is being influenced by that ideology.
I can’t fathom what these men experienced . God Bless them.
I could listen to him all day! Thank you sir for your service🫡
What a lovely old man, pretty sharp for being as old as he was. What a story & what a few weeks these guys had, no food, no heat & probably only so much ammo. It’s amazing that anyone survived such an engagement.
My heartfelt gratitude for your service Sir. You are all Heroes.
These are such great men my hero God bless you sir thank you so much
Another amazing story of endurance from another great veteran.❤
That man that he took the position of, squad leader, was really a big mentor to him; You can really tell especially by the bracelet he carries. Also, that's incredible to go from E3 to E6 that fast, different times because that'd take 3-7 years in today's Army.
This really minimizes the combat I saw, thank you for all you've done sir. Currahee!
I think your combat probably was of equal value. And I thank you for it.
Words can’t describe how horrible the conditions were for these brave men and women
Wow, those who saw the last fighting in 45 are now in their 90s.
I do hope that their legacy and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Yeah. Close to a hundred yrs. old. They will soon all be gone.
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My Great Grandad Ben fought in WW2, I remember him showing me his medals when I was little. I'm sad that he died before I was old enough to hear his stories - I still remember him being carried out on the stretcher :(
Please keep interviewing these great men, their stories need to be told
Incredible story. My deepest thanks for all that you did SSgt Moran.
Sir, thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!! ✝️🇺🇲✝️
You can tell when he pauses for a few seconds his brain is telling himself oh my God I was actually there during all this. How does a man see all that and sit there and re live it for other people to hear. It must hurt him so deep inside. God bless them all for eternity. Absolute Gods of men.
lived through hell on earth, they fought their way back out while saving lives.
Thank You Sir and may God Bless You and Your Family
This guy is one hell of a hero, as were his buddies with him!
Ssgt Moran, I know you’ve left this planet for the time being but I salute you sir! Thank you for all you did to contribute. Much respect!
Thank you for your service !
I'm 52 year's old and I feel honored to have known the WW2 generation when they were still a big part of society..Some were still in the work force when I was a little kid.. They were amazing people to know.
“Good way to settle a battle instead of fighting hand to hand let’s just obliterate them, which we did” very humble, yet very hardened old timer. Thanks for this.
One hell of a story. Glad you made it old Timer. Gave me the chance to defend our country in my day.
Me too. Glad you made it home as well brother.
No war since WW2 that America has been in has been about defending your country. What fkn planet are you on ?
God love you, sir. What a guy.
I watch every one of these, and I am more than thankful for them, and that my biggest problem is getting up for work everyday. I'll be sure to raise my sons to share the same appreciation and respect to all of our service men/women
I highly recommend watching some of the great war movies with them as they get older, and talk with them about lessons learned, what true bravery, respect, and right values are.
Maybe some books too.
Good on you.
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It’s almost unbelievable to me that people of this character exist in a time like this. Such sacrifice.
Wow, didn't know you existed. Subscribed. As a brit whenever I visit a town in the USA, first stop is to the war memorial to give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks to all the 2WW vets on here too. Heads up, some of us Brits don't like Monty either. Sorry you had to put up with him.
How thoughtful of you.
You Brits had it tough, and thank goodness you had Churchill to keep the spirits, and determination up, and a man like Turing to break the code.
Check out the videos of our Navajo code talkers. Highly recommend watching Peter McDonalds talk at Notre Dame.
They saved so many lives.
Thank God for them all.
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Thank you for your stories and your service Mr. Moran.
My dad was tanker “spearhead” in 3rd armored division . Growing up my brother and i came to dread the chilly December days around Christmas ,he seemed to go off the rails and drink to raging stupefaction. Mom sometimes hid or got rid of booze but only inflamed him ,so we learned to resign ourselves to these winter tempests. In retrospective later years he told us how the season triggered horrific memories of battle of bulge. I think i only saw him cry those drunken nights and can only imagine the memories of combat and death he mostly kept hidden ….excep for those December nights. After 1965 and with 20 years distance the drinking subsided,but i do not doubt he carried the war to his grave. I love you Dad
Wish I could thank all these guys personally, for everything they gave for us! ❤️
Remarkable, what a fine brave man, God Bless and keep You.
what a guy, awesome account of his experience.
Thank goodness you guys made these amazing videos. The greatest generation ever made a future for us with blood sweat tears, I was watching last night and thought about the guys in Bastogne with cotton trousers and summer jackets in -20 degrees, I imagined myself outside my house with my trainers denims t-shirt jumper and Berghaus jacket trying to lay in a hole I dug on the cold ground and I realized we in 2024 are too soft as a people to achieve what this great men did. I salute you for capturing these stories on video for generations to see. These videos should be shown in schools so kids grow up appreciating this generation of men and women like we do because soon there will be no one left to tell stories of such an atrocious war
The real heroes. I'm so glad we have people doing these interviews. The sound of artillery flying over your head is really something you remember. So distinct. There is no way we can even imagine what this man went through.
I love this man thank you for your service such bravery and still quick wit. Totally opposite of the embicle we have running the country now.
Not totally an embecile. At least he attempts to listen to advisers.
Trump was too arrogant.
@@righteousbyfaithinChrist Trump actually did listen. At least sometimes. I watched a meeting between him and black leadership. He was very respectful to them. He listened to the military and told them to get rid of ISIS and they did. He listened to the Border Patrol, and made things better at the border.
Biden is even more racist, and just as arrogant. Worse than Trump in my book for many horrid decisions. Afghanistan, the border, the "trans" thing, racist comments, etc.
My grandfather was 28th infantry and at the bulge. He never really talked about the war. I wish he would have but I understand. I'll never truly know the hell these men experienced.
My grandfather also fought in the bulge in the 10 armored division. He also wouldnt talk about it.
the Bloody Bucket saw a lot of intense fighting
Broke my heart when he pulled his little bracelet out. :(
You were the heros that saved us all .
Incredible story-telling and lucidity from this gentlemen. Thank you sir 😊
My uncle max alcantar was on one of Them boats 104 th infantry and his boat tipped over he lost his gun and helmet I found a war correspondent that showed that and him leaving the water empty handed. He was Kia in duren nov 25 th. 415 th of the104 th co k. Thank you for your service sir. I’m glad you made it. You were the first wave. He was in the boats with motors. His boat was the only one to turn over in the roar. From co k. Bad luck. He looks exhausted like You mentioned after crossing the roar.
I’m forever grateful for my freedom Mr.Moran, thank you so much and God Bless You sir !!
Thank you so much for your courage, sacrifice and service for freedom Sir. God Bless you🇺🇸🇺🇸
I watched this from beginning to end. It's amazing he has such a sharp member of his experience. I'm glad his stories are being recorded. Soon all we will have are this.
Thank you sir for being one of the great ones…
Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing your story with us. It brings the hardships of war into reality, more so than just reading about it in a book.
Mr. Moran your story is a perfect example why I am so happy I served from the air. 1971 ‐1999. You experienced more than many and I am so proud to hear about it from you. Thank you
Thank you sir. Your a hero
Thank you for your service sir🇺🇸
These WWII vets don’t get enough credit. They fought a war that we will never ever experience. Every bit of their war was personal.
"Not vodka, vodka wasn't invented yet" for some reason that sentence was the one that really struck me for how different of a world it was back then 😅
There was vodka, but the soviets drank it like water. 🥂
😂😂 Vodka was around for 514 years before the Battle of the Bulge even started.
God bless 🙌 all our veterans thank you for your service
Such a tremendous story. Thank you!
What a great story. ! the only word I can think of is...thank you.
BLESS YOU SIR ALL THE MEN WHO DIED AROUND YOU AND YOU ARE STILL SANE THE GREATEST NATION EVER AMEN 🙏
Amazing account of his war experience. Thank you sir!
This guy can articulate himself better than I can, and I'm in my 30s.
A Very interesting account of His experiences, Honest and Authentic
High Kudos and Much Respect 👍💯
My uncle SSgt JE Davis was in the 99th infantry tank destroyers. He was a man. A real man. Not a male but a man. His (their) service will not be in vain as long as I draw breath on this earth.
Bless his soul.
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At this point I've watched a bunch of these AVC interviews. What is so remarkable about Mr. Moran is how accurate and detailed his reporting is all of these many years later - and that is mostly not the case with other veterans.
I am without words ... 💔
God bless you and yours sir
My Grand Uncle was killed at the Battle of the Bulge Jan.13, 1945
He was 19 years old. He’s buried in Luxembourg Cemetery. 358th INF. 90th Div.
This in my opinion is what a true *American Hero* looks like!
God Bless him and I just can't imagine what he had to endure and go through during WW2!
We definitely need to continue to get as many of this Generation to tell about their experiences while serving our country during WW2!
Fewer and fewer of them remain...their stories need to be told!!
He's part of *The Greatest Generation To Have Ever Walked The Earth* !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God Bless him!
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my Dad was in the 88th and was par of the same campaign as this man. He was wounded crossing the Rhine
Thank you, may God bless you Mr.Moran.
Thank you for your service Sir! I will not let you down Sir@ Old Dogs never die. They just become a Legend.
These brave men and women deserve more than a day
I love you sir. THANK YOU for EVERYTHING.. Godspeed! 🫡
THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ❤
God bless you sir 🙏.
God bless you sir and God bless all veterans
Wonderful man.
I salute you Sir!
Thanks!
Some of us are here today because of this man and his unit.
My Uncle was a Sgt. in the 82nd Airborne in D-Day and the Bulge. I have no idea who he managed to make it home. God bless all those men!
I wish that they would tell what infantry division and company they were with. My Dad was also in the Germany Campaign, fought in the Battle of the Buldge, the Battle of the Rhine and the Battle of the Roer, as did this man. These men were awarded bronze stars for all three of these battles. It's quite interesting to listen to accounts that I know my Dad was involved in.
Love these Men💯🏴☠
I'm just in awe at the clarity of their memoirs especially at 99 years of age and still smiling about their experiences.