FAQ: 1. Yes we are watching a Chinese subtitled version so my dad can understand what's going on. 2. We are speaking Cantonese, but we both also speak Mandarin. Cantonese is just easier. 3. This time around when my dad visited, we filmed 5 movies total and we will be releasing them when George finishes translating/adding subtitles/editing them. It will take some time.
As someone who worked as a transcriptionist for ten years, don't be afraid to take your time. Accurate time-coded subtitles take a lot more effort than a lot of folks would expect it to take, especially when you throw translations into the mix. Well done, George, and keep up the great work!
I love hearing your dad’s stories! It’s a nice change of pace from the channel’s usual tone and perspective. I’m a 3rd/4thish generation Chinese-American too so it helps me improve my poor Cantonese.
"As long as there are politicians, there will be war." Spoken like a man who truly understands the world we live in. From one veteran to another... Respect.
@user-lb7rq1lu1n of course there are politicians who are actually good people who are against the warmonger mentality of most politicians, but they are in the minority. Between payoffs from companies like Raytheon, DynCorp, General Dynamics, etc, and how easy it is to launder money during any armed conflict, war will never end. The people (politicians) who vote for war are the same people who capitalize most from war. Intelligent civilians never want war, only greedy politicians choose war. While they're sending their kids to Harvard, they're sending poor kids off to die so they can line their pockets with kickbacks and laundered tax money.
@@jasonmarquis7586 Well sounds like you are from Usa. My country have not been involved in any War for hundreds of years. And what you are talking about is corruption not politics. They are not a minority where im from. (Scandinavia)
@@user-lb7rq1lu1n correct. I am an American. And here in America most of our politicians are corrupt, and it takes corrupt politicians to start wars. Civilians haven't been able to start Wars since the days of Pulitzer. Yes, corruption is intrinsic in the starting and propagation of war, and that corruption resides in evil politicians. Side note, I don't know where you come from, but you should count your blessings if you live in a country that believes in peace. I, as an American, have no idea what that's like. Warmongers abound around here.
Except that's wrong, no matter how poetic or profound it may sound. As long as there are PEOPLE there will be war. Politicians don't create wars, they simply direct them. Conflict is an inevitable result of inherent human traits including competing interests, finite resources and tribal instincts. Unless we fundamentally change humanity itself wars will always happen.
Your dad is 40+ years past his military experience,but all his knowledge and experience applies to even today. I'm retired 22 years Infantry, and that was 15 Years ago. All he's relating is 100% proper and accurate. From his tactics and strategy, to how it affects the man/soldier. Salute to your father. 👍👍🎖️
Not modern war at least. Ancient warfare you train, you march, maybe in a couple of years you see a battle or two. Brief exchange, losing side flees, most survived. Industrial warfare is a crime of its own, not a moment of safety. All the training in the world and you can die on the first day before you even get there, it's just not fair. Ancient warfare is romanticised because by comparison, it is romantic.
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755 that's a bit of a generalisation about ancient war, if you were Roman campaigning in Gaul it would be almost 10 years before you get to go home with many battles in-between. And there are lots of examples of slaughters and massacres, drownings on ships in storms, plagues etc all aspects of ancient war
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755 dude like 100k Romans died in a storm on the way to go attack Africa in the first punic war, then they built up another navy and another army and it happened again
Bit optimistic. But it's nice to have optimists. To remind us cynics that the world is not a depraved depressing mess. But something which can hold true beauty.
Yes it is… war may not be the nature of everyone, but it is some peoples nature to use force to get what they want, and it has happened since we were cavemen. So tired of these douchey quotes that make zero sense. And it actually harms any effort to fix the problem because it completely ignores the root cause.
27:00 “I recognize the sound, it’s a landmine.” Your dad says it so nonchalantly and confidently. It scares me to think of the stuff he’s seen. As a veteran myself, I have the absolute utmost respect for him.
he was a tank driver in the Vietnam war.....the Vietcong were fucking ruthless and masters of guerilla warfare ......this man has some amazing stories i would love to here and i cant even imagine the images and scenarios he went threw
Man. George's father really knew his stuff. The psychology of war, the sound of a landmine tracking the tank, even down to predicting ( without knowing he was predicting ) the escape hatch in the bottom of the tank... This man is the real deal.
"When you see people around you die, once you've seen that you grow up real fast" . Spoken like a true soldier. Love the videos with you and your father, wholesome!
George's dad has a wealth of wisdom to share and is extremely quotable. A particular quote of his that stuck with me the most is: "War is not people's nature. But it will change your nature." That is such a great way to put it.
34:17 "If it wasn't because of war... My classmates, my friends, my comrades- they might be watching movies, and tv with me right now." I think that quote from your dad is going to stick with me and resonate in my memory for a while. I miss my friends and comrades too... That was an amazing thing to hear your dad say in this video. Huge respect to him and his colleagues.
Wow, I always wondered how to separate yourself from killing your “enemy” who is another human being just trying to survive. Your father saying, “kindness to your enemy is cruelty to yourself.” Answered that question for me. Your dad is awesome.
I was always told growing up as a child “would the other person be as kind to you if the situation was reversed” if you can say no to that question then it’s obvious what should happen. I’ve taken that with me through life.
There's a line in "Bulletproof Monk" that is along those same lines. A picture of a Nazi soldier holding a gun to a prisoner's head who was knelt and facing away. The character gets asked: "Look at this picture and tell me. Would you rather be the soldier about to do the shooting, or the prisoner about to be shot?" It's a quandary. You don't want to be the person about to be shot, but you don't want to be the soldier either. It's not really a moral or ethical question either. The soldier can choose not to shoot, but if you do, are you really evil? You've been ordered to execute the prisoner. You don't know what they've done, and if you disobey orders you will likely share his fate. At the same time, as the prisoner you are entirely at the mercy of the shooter.
Man that was the best Fury reaction I've ever seen. Seeing someone that was in a tank watch this movie was something else. People like your pops deserve the most peaceful life anyone can imagine
Your dad made one comment that really got to me. He commented that seeing things in the movie made him remember friends and events from 40 years ago. I was in the US military 40 years ago, back in the 1970s & 80s, and he is absolutely correct. A scene from a movie can bring back things you had filed away in your memory, especially things you would prefer not to remember. You can remember things in explicit detail, as if they had just happened yesterday. He also commented that if not for war, he could be watching a TV show with his friends today instead of remembering them being killed in their youth many years ago. Another absolute truth.
@@rogercase9982 Of course life isn’t peaches and cream. He was just saying appreciate the time u have with your parents. There’s no reason to be a dick dude.
My father served during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. I remember watching him go through flashbacks and severe PTSD when I was a kid. He served in the infantry and it wasn't until I got older that he told me and my brothers of the things he witnessed while deployed. We're lucky to have our fathers here with us George. Salute to your father for his service.
My grandfather fought in the U.S Vietnam war and he is the reason I will never volunteer for the military, he suffered from severe ptsd and wasn't himself sometimes, he wasn't able to talk about any of his "fighting", he could only talk about the country and the people. He wouldn't let any of his sons join because of what he saw, and he never had any hatred for the Vietnamese people north or south, he said they were innocent farmers and we were invading them unjustly. My mother said he had flashbacks like he was back in the war and for the short time I knew him, he always avoided violence at all cost as if the slightest bit of confrontation would pull him back there. Sorry if that was too hard to read, I'm not good at conveying my thoughts to text.
My dad died 11 years ago. He was a Vietnam veteran. We would also watch movies together like this and he would tell me his experiences. This really reminds me of that. You’re dad is awesome, I’m glad you don’t take him sharing things with you for granted.
Your father is an instant star: charming, knowledgeable, interesting, so many great insights. He has seen hell and emerged as a gentleman. The extra effort you make as a translator is very much appreciated.
George (And papa😊) thanks so much for this! As a fellow tanker (US Army, 1985-1993) I really appreciate Dad's point of view. We are all brothers in arms. I would love for you Dad to get a 'tour' on a real actual modern tank, it would be amazing for him to see all the advances since his time, and to share his stories with a new generation of 'tread heads' 😂
I wonder... With all due respect, I believe the experience from a volunteer like you is very different than the one from a conscripted thrown in a war by a regime and officers who did NOT care a second about his life. I can't speak for him. Maybe he would appreciate the tour... But I think there's equally as many chances that he doesn't want to get close to a tank, even for a friendly visit. Don't get me wrong, for most of us it would be a great honor. But I'm not sure that is something sensitive to offer here.
@@huyxiun2085 conscripted or volunteered, what is important now is that they made it back alive and are now living their lives. We can argue about how the enlistment system worked but here under video, it is better to appreciate that we have people of similar experiences who had served their country are here, in a peaceful time
@@matso3856 Unfortunately, what you say is true, but thankfully there are usually those willing to serve to defend....'just in case', and most of those don't actually 'want' to fight.....but will.
“You have to have seen war to understand the importance of peace” Simplistic, yet a deeply profound statement that hits hardest when coming from a veteran (your father). These videos absolutely serve an incredibly important purpose, particularly for those living in a cocoon of their own making.
There's a deleted scene that I really wish they had left in the movie that explains the commander's motivations. Before he joined the Army, he was drunk driving and killed a few people in the process including his fiancee if I remember correctly. The judge ruling over his case basically told him it was either the electric chair or go sign up to fight in the war where at least his death would be of use.
@@twohorsesinamancostume7606 Yep, you got that right. I believe the commander's brother that he killed in the crash was also named Norman, which is why he took extra special care of Norman when he joined the crew
It’s good to see these movies with George and his dad, because it not only reminds me of how much I love watching movies with my dad; but George’s dad also always seems to give some great perspective on what he’s feeling and thinking while watching.
You're dad is legit. Mine is dead, ( he was old ) I love how you are memorializing yours. I'm an American Army combat vet and would absolutely break bread with your dad. I adore war stories. Regardless of flag. A soldier is a Soldier
Your father's insights about thinking for yourself to survive war are quite deep. I want to sincerely thank him for sharing with us. I know that as a vet myself sometimes scouring away the callouses that hide some memories can be harsh. Your dad seems like a really good man and I see the things I like about you evidenced in both of your thoughtful reactions. Another good post and many thanks to you both!
For some background context for George's dad's military experience, Vietnam invaded Cambodia to topple the Khmer Rouge. China counter attacked in support of Pol Pot and there was a brief war for about a month. So it was a three way conflict between Communist states, with Vietnam and China vying for dominance in the region after the collapse of the KR. It's actually a very interesting lesser known conflict, so having the opportunity to learn more about it through this channel is invaluable.
Its so rare to hear a perspective like your dad's. He has obviously seen such horror that hopefully none of us will ever have to see. He reminds me of my late uncle who fought in Vietnam as well, granted for the US marines. Their descriptions of war are almost the exact same, which is remarkable considering difference in background. Your father may not outwardly show it, likely due to the cultural barrier of being brought up in the East in moving to the West, but you can definitely tell he still hurts inside. Knowing my Uncle, I'm sure your father has had his fair share of sleepless nights. I hope talking about it can bring him some measure of relief.
Your dad is really stoic (like mine!), which makes the little reactions he has - like at 06:41 - have so much impact. He remembered something horrible, and you get a glimpse into the young tank driver that lost his innocence all those years ago. Powerful stuff, dude.
Please thank your father for us for joining you and talking about his experiences while watching the movie. It really helps others understand how most soldiers are just someone's family member doing what they need to. Glad he was able to do his service and return home.
as a us marine i want to say the respect i have for a man like your father and your grandfather is more than some people i’ve known my whole life god bless you and your family sir
My father is a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran. I am glad you can have these conversations with your father. Peace is the most important goal. Respect to your father for being willing and able to watch war movies; My father still cannot. Thank you for sharing his wise words of experience.
It's awesome having seen this movie beforehand, knowing what's going to happen, and your dad brings up multiple things that comes back. Like the hatch in the floor, and weakness in the back. Great reaction!
I love the reactions George does with his Dad. Now we need to see Simone do a reaction with one of her parents when they are visiting the planet from the Pleiades.
So interesting to hear about your father's experience and to see how much he remembered from his military days. Looking forward to watching the rest of these reactions!
Man it’s always a delight when you have your dad on, I love hearing from his experience and the similarities and differences between this and his time in a tank. I can’t imagine the things he seen, but I’m glad he can talk about it and we get to hear his stories. Can’t wait to see what other videos he’ll be in! Seems like a really nice and calm person, he’s cool. And thanks for translating!
I really enjoyed hearing your dad's view on this movie. Definitely made me pay more attention to certain parts of the movie. Respect to your father for what he's had to experience as a Tank driver. I look forward to the next video with him.
Clicked on the saving private Ryan video first, saw your dad mention he was a tank driver and immediately said gonna comment watch fury, then saw you did. I enjoyed this, very much. Seeing his face and reactions. Sharing his memories, and knowledge. Very wise, and real. Hearing my father and step father talk about war the same way. Appreciate you sharing this with the world.
your father is quiet but when he speaks it's so knowledgeable and real it just goes through to your soul. all the quotes from your father in the comments sums up my point perfectly.
What never fails to amaze me is how men who have seen war, like your Father, and have endured such hardship always seem to be soft-spoken in their older years. Thank you for having him on again And a side-note: Hearing clues from when your father is speaking, I suspect that his service vehicle might have been the Type 62 It's a light tank of roughly 20 tons, with a speed of around 60km/h, and a coaxial machinegun near the driver
As a Viet Nam I know what your dad went through. My bunkmate had his kneecap blown off by a satchel charge thrown into the jeep he was riding in, my best friend while in nam committed suicide in the barracks. Tell you dad I am glad he made it through from one vet to another.
I love how your dad around the 5 or 6 minute mark was basically saying things that would later play into the movie (Flanks and back are thinnest, escape hatch in bottom etc...was so good!)
@@airsoftpopcorn It wouldn't really go straight through. The 76 goes through 109mm at 0°, while the Tiger has 100mm at 9° angle on the front, or 100mm at 25° for the lower plate. It'd only penetrate the front in a perfect scenario at close range and no angle. It'd have a chance of going through, but it's far from guaranteed.
@@joost1120 which 76 are you talking about? the M93 goes through at 30 degrees 157mm at 90 degrees the M93 will go through 124mm at 2000m at 100m or less it will penetrate 239mm
My Dad, Navy in WWII, Navy and Air Force in Korea, Air Force in Vietnam. He passed away in 2002. I to am a Veteran. I chose the Coast Guard. I was trained to fight and enforce Law's, but dedicated to rescue and saving was almost a daily job!
Your Father is brave to be from our generation and be honest about how he was immediately dragged back ,both mentally and emotionally to when he was in war. Much respect !
You were spot on about the commander (War Daddy) feeling like he won't be able to return to a normal life. A deleted scene tells how his wife and son are dead. He has nothing left to go home to.
your father was full of awesome quotes the whole time: "war is not a person's nature, but will change a person's nature"... he's the type of person I'd love to hear stories from over a cup of coffee... LUV YOU GUYS! ❤
Much Respect to you and your father. I am from Russia served in Army as tank driver. Predominantly, T-72 for training and T-80 for real combat. I am glad your father made it out, conflicts are not good. Lost, many good friends for money, greed and power. Be safe.
I envy your opportunity to spend time watching these movies with your father. My Dad passed a very long time ago and I’d give anything to be able to watch movies with him and talk about his WWII experiences. Peace Brother. ✌️
Mr grandpa was a Thai veteran from Korean War. He suffered a severe wound in his back which gradually made him bedridden. He was one of the sweetest and caring souls I've ever known in my entire life. He rarely talked about war and everytime we visited him, he would remind us to be good and be kind to other people. He was bedridden for years but still smiled and laugh as if he lived his best life. One day, my uncle sitting near his bed heard him talked. He wasn't talking to us but addressing all the names of his fallen comrades and commander saying he's happy to see them and that he will be with them soon. Grandpa passed away that day. I believe it's like your father said, those who fought war together are closer than blood. Thank you so much for having your father sharing his wisdom that textbooks cannot offer.
Fun History fact: Brad Pitts character is based off a real life WWII Tank commander named "Lafayette G. Pool" A.K.A. "War DADDY" however his tank wasn't called Fury, Hollywood made up that name for some reason. The real name is so much better, it was called "In The Mood." When Pool was asked about it he just said and I quote. "That's just how I felt at the time, In The Mood."
Just discovered your channel. My grandad also fought the Japanese in Burma, he never really spoke about what he saw but from the little he did say I knew it was horrific. Thank you to you, and to your dad for talking about his experiences in this reaction. Love from the UK ❤
Wow, I never learned about the Sino-Vietnamese war of 1979. Just looked it up. Only a month long and est. 60,000 guys died on both sides (plus wounded). God almighty, what a bloody war.
Your father is a treasure. Love him. Listen to him. Learn from him. He has experienced so much and both grown and learned from it. He is a man of great wisdom and reverence, I suspect long before his service. God bless him.
Having a Father who’s a veteran. I’ll listen to any man who’s been in the trenches and survived. No mater what country. Because most, if not all men who fight in the wars experienced the worst things humanity could do. And come out with a sound mind. Respect. These men survived the worst. Like any job, you don’t know the bs behind the scenes unless you’re in that job. What this father said about war, politicians, private cooperation building w/e for the war. And about seeing someone die next to you, in that type of situation. It’ll change anyone. This is a blessing you get to share this with your father. ❤
Your dad's reactions are my favorite. You can see him transport himself right back to war. My grandpa always refused to watch any war movies but he was in the Korean War and definitely had his demons from it.
normally for me, when i watch a movie reaction i skip to the good parts and see people reaction but ur father commentary and sharing his experience on the matter actually hooked me the whole video, great video.
Looking up some of the details he said, its likely be served in a 'Type 62" tank. It was a light tank designed for use in mountainous areas, and about 200 were sent into vietnam during the monthlong sino-vietnamese war. (China was trying to stop them from invading cambodia and deposing Pol Pot). Both sides used the type, as China had supplied some to the north vietnamese shortly before to fight the Americans. It did very poorly in the war as its armor was so light it could be easily destroyed with rocket fire, artillery and even bundles of grenades. The majority of them were destroyed. So he's lucky to be alive.
My Late Father was a Veteran from the Army during our Vietnam War. Your Dad and his dislike for war reminded me so much of my Dad. The tone of his voice was exactly the same.....
We can all read history and watch documentaries and movies, but from your dad who has actually been through it, that's where the real story is. I think all veterans should write their memoirs (as hard as reliving it must be), their story, so that we can never forget what they have done for us. Many thanks for your service! Huge respect from Australia.
"kindness to the enemy is cruelty to yourself" such a brutal quote, but it's important to know if you are in battle. I wish i could hear your father's wisdom more than your channel can provide
That last scene really got me. The soldiers are just walking around the tank like it's just another piece of battlefield wreckage(which it was), completely ignorant of the harrowing last stand it made in order to hold that crossroads. The only person who knew thew sacrifices made in that tank was Norman. I'm a former tanker as well, and it was very interesting to hear the perspective of a Chinese tanker. Makes you realize how similar your experiences are.
Thanks to you and your father for sharing these insights and experiences with us. To have experienced such horror first hand is such an awful thing. Your dad seems to be a really down to earth, level headed guy, just like yourself 👍
Thanks to your father for sharing his experience as a tank driver and reactions to Fury which is a great movie, probably not the easiest thing to talk about I imagine.
George, please thank your father for sharing his stories with us. I sincerely appreciate his contributions to your channel. An idea for something fun the next time you visit home or your dad is in town again: Translate the Patreon/Merch bumper lines and get your dad to record it in Chinese. Then toss his version in every so often.
I'm excited for this war movies reaction miniseries with the George's old man and also a bit anxious at the same time since Cinedad was at war and these movies might bring back some horrific memories. I appreciate the expert commentary on the technical side of the movie. I also choked up a little bit when dad was talking about his classmates and friends who didn't make it.
My grandfather was a Marine tank commander in WW2 who fought on Iwo JIma. He had four tanks blown out from under him and quite a few of his crew members were killed. I will always remembre how, when he told me stories about his training, the crew had names, like Smith, Jones, Brown, McCall, etc. But when he talked about combat, he referred to the rest of the crew as Driver, Co-Driver, Gunner, Loader; he never said the names of the men he fought with. Once he lost his first crew members in combat, he never got too close to anyone, like Wardaddy told Norman.
Your dad is a real man. And a real soldier. He ID'd the real problem and has empathy for the people in the movie just living the shitshow. If you have been there no words are needed. If you have not been there, no amount of words can explain. Your dad is a real one. Learn as much as you can from him.
During my time in the service, my active duty was in submarines. It's a little like a tank, but instead of relying on just a few men to keep you alive, I had to rely on 150 people all doing their jobs to keep me alive. Eventually, the pressure was too much and I did not reenlist. There's not much difference between wartime and peacetime for a sub crew. It ends pretty much the same way. It's been over 40 years since I left the service and still have the occasional "boat dream" that wakes me up at the same point.
As a veteran i really appreciate how they all speak to each other. Feels real. Also testing the new guy to see what they are made of is totally accurate. If u cant trust the guy next to u ur in deep shit. Sometimes u gotta break down the new guy and build them up a stronger person. But once theyve earned their place then they are a brother for life. I loved your dads perspective. I never saw anything like your dad did and im thankful for that.
WOW - incredible reaction - thank your father again for us all, for sharing his experiences with us. Can't really say any other real tankers on youtube who experienced this (heh, sorry American bros, riding in an Abrams isn't as anywhere relatable as riding in a T-62 or even a T-54, in the 1970s).
I'm a Vietnamese, though his father fought in my country in 79, I still pay respect to this wise father. A soldier is not to be blamed, but to be respected no matter which side he was.
"Fury" was an "E" model Sherman with a high velocity 76mm gun, the other tanks in the group were older versions with a lower velocity 75mm gun. The big German tank they had from a tank museum in England. It's a "Tiger" with an 88mm high velocity main gun. The troops do indeed look ragged, because military supplies were being diverted to the Pacific to fight the Japanese.
I can't get over how willing your dad is to be vulnerable and put himself through these realistic CGI assisted war movies with incredibly realistic effects and sounds knowing it may bring back some extremely and unimaginably tragic, probably undesired memories and feelings. But I'm glad he is because I think his directness and clarity and complete openness about everything he felt during his service is a great addition to these sorts of reaction videos.
I know this video is a year old but as an anti-war American who still loves war movies, I’m super grateful for your father’s perspective. We’re so used to seeing war from an American and British perspective in Hollywood so getting information from the Chinese side is super educational. Your dad should be proud of himself. He is a veteran who moved to an unfamiliar continent and raised a family. He’s as deserving of respect as any American or Canadian soldier. Remind your dad that we love him.
I know it can be tough for veterans to recall what happened in war, but I really find it interesting to hear their stories. This reminded me of all the stories my grandfather used to tell me about WWII when he was still alive to tell them. I could listen to his stories for hours.
My grandfather never talked about WWII and I wanted him to. I didn't bug him though. I've always been interested in that era but when he said he didn't like to talk about it I knew to leave. it. Except he met my grandmother during WWII in England, He talked about her.🙂
The tracers _were_ firing every fifth round; just because they're the only rounds you can see going downrange, doesn't mean that they're the only rounds _going_downrange-that's the whole point of the tracer rounds to begin with. You can both *hear* that there are four rounds in between each of those tracer rounds and *see*-when they show the line of tanks from the side-a view of one of the tanks to their right, and there are clearly five muzzle flashes for every one tracer round. It's even slow enough to count as it's happening: 14:36
Awesome video guys, I love your dad. He provided a lot of insights I hadn't really thought about before. Thanks for giving us the most accurate subtitles by the way, obviously AI did a bad job translating based on that Patreon pic. So thanks for painstakingly going through the recording to give us the most accurate translation of what you were saying to each other. Your dad is awesome.
This was brilliant and emotional to watch, your Father seems an intelligent, well-spoken and caring man and I really felt his emotion in seeing and remembering people, friends and comrades from decades ago. It's good that you can talk and share these moments to understand your Father. My Grandad never/barely spoke of WW2, it was always very hard for him to do so and I miss him very much. Like your Dad says, hoping for a world without war, but realistically that is unlikely to ever happen.
I love these reactions with your dad. He has some great knowledge and experience of war. It really helps bring the humanity of these movies into focus.
Great reaction, beautiful to see you going through this with your dad. Lost my mom last year and my dad is 76 so I’m dreading the time that he leaves us so we’re trying to make the most of the time we have left with him
To hear these words come out of your dads mouth, without any displayed emotion, its heart breaking. I imagine he cherishes his new life, watching movies with his son. Thankyou for sharing George. Peace and love to you and yours :)
Even before watching this, when I watched the previous video with your dad, and he mentioned being a part of tank crew, this movie instantaneously came to mind. And here we are. Damn! Here we go.
FAQ:
1. Yes we are watching a Chinese subtitled version so my dad can understand what's going on.
2. We are speaking Cantonese, but we both also speak Mandarin. Cantonese is just easier.
3. This time around when my dad visited, we filmed 5 movies total and we will be releasing them when George finishes translating/adding subtitles/editing them. It will take some time.
As someone who worked as a transcriptionist for ten years, don't be afraid to take your time. Accurate time-coded subtitles take a lot more effort than a lot of folks would expect it to take, especially when you throw translations into the mix. Well done, George, and keep up the great work!
I love hearing your dad’s stories! It’s a nice change of pace from the channel’s usual tone and perspective. I’m a 3rd/4thish generation Chinese-American too so it helps me improve my poor Cantonese.
Honestly this is sick as hell that y'all are doing this! Your dad rocks and I could listen to y'all talk in Cantonese all day!
Love to see your Dad watch ZULU
how war used to be fought.
Hen hao!
"As long as there are politicians, there will be war." Spoken like a man who truly understands the world we live in. From one veteran to another... Respect.
So it doesnt have anything to do with what kind of politicians or ruling we talk about?
@user-lb7rq1lu1n of course there are politicians who are actually good people who are against the warmonger mentality of most politicians, but they are in the minority. Between payoffs from companies like Raytheon, DynCorp, General Dynamics, etc, and how easy it is to launder money during any armed conflict, war will never end. The people (politicians) who vote for war are the same people who capitalize most from war. Intelligent civilians never want war, only greedy politicians choose war. While they're sending their kids to Harvard, they're sending poor kids off to die so they can line their pockets with kickbacks and laundered tax money.
@@jasonmarquis7586 Well sounds like you are from Usa. My country have not been involved in any War for hundreds of years. And what you are talking about is corruption not politics. They are not a minority where im from. (Scandinavia)
@@user-lb7rq1lu1n correct. I am an American. And here in America most of our politicians are corrupt, and it takes corrupt politicians to start wars. Civilians haven't been able to start Wars since the days of Pulitzer. Yes, corruption is intrinsic in the starting and propagation of war, and that corruption resides in evil politicians. Side note, I don't know where you come from, but you should count your blessings if you live in a country that believes in peace. I, as an American, have no idea what that's like. Warmongers abound around here.
Except that's wrong, no matter how poetic or profound it may sound. As long as there are PEOPLE there will be war. Politicians don't create wars, they simply direct them. Conflict is an inevitable result of inherent human traits including competing interests, finite resources and tribal instincts. Unless we fundamentally change humanity itself wars will always happen.
Your dad is 40+ years past his military experience,but all his knowledge and experience applies to even today.
I'm retired 22 years Infantry, and that was 15 Years ago. All he's relating is 100% proper and accurate. From his tactics and strategy, to how it affects the man/soldier.
Salute to your father.
👍👍🎖️
Thank you for your service. Infantry as well.
“War is not people’s nature. But it will change their nature.”
Your dad just casually dropping the hard lines
one more hard line he said. well now we know what he choose when he needed to choose
Not modern war at least. Ancient warfare you train, you march, maybe in a couple of years you see a battle or two. Brief exchange, losing side flees, most survived. Industrial warfare is a crime of its own, not a moment of safety. All the training in the world and you can die on the first day before you even get there, it's just not fair. Ancient warfare is romanticised because by comparison, it is romantic.
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755 that's a bit of a generalisation about ancient war, if you were Roman campaigning in Gaul it would be almost 10 years before you get to go home with many battles in-between. And there are lots of examples of slaughters and massacres, drownings on ships in storms, plagues etc all aspects of ancient war
@@041mikey Which are all a holiday compared to the hell that is industrialised warfare is it not.
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755 dude like 100k Romans died in a storm on the way to go attack Africa in the first punic war, then they built up another navy and another army and it happened again
"War is not people's nature but it will change your nature" Very wise dad you've got there. Loved the reaction.
Bit optimistic. But it's nice to have optimists. To remind us cynics that the world is not a depraved depressing mess. But something which can hold true beauty.
second these words
Yes it is… war may not be the nature of everyone, but it is some peoples nature to use force to get what they want, and it has happened since we were cavemen. So tired of these douchey quotes that make zero sense. And it actually harms any effort to fix the problem because it completely ignores the root cause.
27:00 “I recognize the sound, it’s a landmine.” Your dad says it so nonchalantly and confidently. It scares me to think of the stuff he’s seen. As a veteran myself, I have the absolute utmost respect for him.
"landmine"
"landmine"
A big tick for the film producers' and director's attention to detail too.
he was a tank driver in the Vietnam war.....the Vietcong were fucking ruthless and masters of guerilla warfare ......this man has some amazing stories i would love to here and i cant even imagine the images and scenarios he went threw
@@rigormortis3219 there weren't "Vietcong" during the sino vietnamese war, but there are definitely some veterans
Man. George's father really knew his stuff. The psychology of war, the sound of a landmine tracking the tank, even down to predicting ( without knowing he was predicting ) the escape hatch in the bottom of the tank... This man is the real deal.
Yeah he even knew the correct weight of the tank and estimating the tank in this movie is about 35-40 tons is accurate
@@Maverick25ish 33 tonnes.
I think he said he used to be a tank driver in the people's army.
He was a tanker in the Sino-Vietnamese war in '79
"When you see people around you die, once you've seen that you grow up real fast" . Spoken like a true soldier. Love the videos with you and your father, wholesome!
George's dad has a wealth of wisdom to share and is extremely quotable. A particular quote of his that stuck with me the most is: "War is not people's nature. But it will change your nature." That is such a great way to put it.
34:17 "If it wasn't because of war... My classmates, my friends, my comrades- they might be watching movies, and tv with me right now."
I think that quote from your dad is going to stick with me and resonate in my memory for a while. I miss my friends and comrades too... That was an amazing thing to hear your dad say in this video. Huge respect to him and his colleagues.
I hope that his Dad doesn't feel pstd
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Ya..it made me tear up...I want more reactions with Dad
Makes me cry every time I don't see their names pop up on Xbox live
i think he does, just based on when he was talking about the guys face being blown off@@ronaldpagar6513
Wow, I always wondered how to separate yourself from killing your “enemy” who is another human being just trying to survive. Your father saying, “kindness to your enemy is cruelty to yourself.” Answered that question for me. Your dad is awesome.
George’s father was actually quoting here - this is from the ancient Chinese treatise “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu.
I was always told growing up as a child “would the other person be as kind to you if the situation was reversed” if you can say no to that question then it’s obvious what should happen. I’ve taken that with me through life.
There's a line in "Bulletproof Monk" that is along those same lines. A picture of a Nazi soldier holding a gun to a prisoner's head who was knelt and facing away. The character gets asked: "Look at this picture and tell me. Would you rather be the soldier about to do the shooting, or the prisoner about to be shot?"
It's a quandary. You don't want to be the person about to be shot, but you don't want to be the soldier either. It's not really a moral or ethical question either. The soldier can choose not to shoot, but if you do, are you really evil? You've been ordered to execute the prisoner. You don't know what they've done, and if you disobey orders you will likely share his fate. At the same time, as the prisoner you are entirely at the mercy of the shooter.
Man that was the best Fury reaction I've ever seen. Seeing someone that was in a tank watch this movie was something else. People like your pops deserve the most peaceful life anyone can imagine
he even predicted the end of the moving by saying there was a scape hatch at the botton of the tank!
"War is a stage for politicians." - I could not have said it better myself. Thank you, George, for allowing us to experience this with your Father.
war is old men that know eachother making young men that dont know eachother fight and kill one and other.
Your dad made one comment that really got to me. He commented that seeing things in the movie made him remember friends and events from 40 years ago. I was in the US military 40 years ago, back in the 1970s & 80s, and he is absolutely correct. A scene from a movie can bring back things you had filed away in your memory, especially things you would prefer not to remember. You can remember things in explicit detail, as if they had just happened yesterday. He also commented that if not for war, he could be watching a TV show with his friends today instead of remembering them being killed in their youth many years ago. Another absolute truth.
As someone who lost his father young, I'm both jealous and happy for you that you get to share what you do with your dad.
Same, it's really cool to see this father and son share these experiences, hope we get many more
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Same.
@@rogercase9982 Of course life isn’t peaches and cream. He was just saying appreciate the time u have with your parents. There’s no reason to be a dick dude.
your father is within your heart my friend, you did not lose him.
My father served during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. I remember watching him go through flashbacks and severe PTSD when I was a kid. He served in the infantry and it wasn't until I got older that he told me and my brothers of the things he witnessed while deployed. We're lucky to have our fathers here with us George. Salute to your father for his service.
You understand his father served for the pla right ? Communist china army ☠️ soon he will be your enemy dummy once they invade Taiwan
My grandfather fought in the U.S Vietnam war and he is the reason I will never volunteer for the military, he suffered from severe ptsd and wasn't himself sometimes, he wasn't able to talk about any of his "fighting", he could only talk about the country and the people. He wouldn't let any of his sons join because of what he saw, and he never had any hatred for the Vietnamese people north or south, he said they were innocent farmers and we were invading them unjustly. My mother said he had flashbacks like he was back in the war and for the short time I knew him, he always avoided violence at all cost as if the slightest bit of confrontation would pull him back there. Sorry if that was too hard to read, I'm not good at conveying my thoughts to text.
@@Captain.698nah it wasn’t hard to read
Sorry to hear about the things you Dad went through
I hope he is at peace
My dad died 11 years ago. He was a Vietnam veteran. We would also watch movies together like this and he would tell me his experiences. This really reminds me of that. You’re dad is awesome, I’m glad you don’t take him sharing things with you for granted.
Your father is an instant star: charming, knowledgeable, interesting, so many great insights. He has seen hell and emerged as a gentleman. The extra effort you make as a translator is very much appreciated.
"We did not name the tanks, the only name we called them were metal coffins" This made me laugh and almost cry in like a span of 8 seconds
Old US Army slang for tanks was "iron coffins".
Sounds like we are both reading off the same page.
Yes!! it’s sad but funny the way he called it but it’s true. The only thing that’s a bigger metal coffin is probably a submarine.
George (And papa😊) thanks so much for this! As a fellow tanker (US Army, 1985-1993) I really appreciate Dad's point of view. We are all brothers in arms. I would love for you Dad to get a 'tour' on a real actual modern tank, it would be amazing for him to see all the advances since his time, and to share his stories with a new generation of 'tread heads' 😂
I wonder... With all due respect, I believe the experience from a volunteer like you is very different than the one from a conscripted thrown in a war by a regime and officers who did NOT care a second about his life.
I can't speak for him. Maybe he would appreciate the tour... But I think there's equally as many chances that he doesn't want to get close to a tank, even for a friendly visit.
Don't get me wrong, for most of us it would be a great honor. But I'm not sure that is something sensitive to offer here.
@@huyxiun2085 conscripted or volunteered, what is important now is that they made it back alive and are now living their lives. We can argue about how the enlistment system worked but here under video, it is better to appreciate that we have people of similar experiences who had served their country are here, in a peaceful time
@@darkstar3116 Strongly disagree , there is always someone who will not see it like that , and now you will be defenceless
@@matso3856 Unfortunately, what you say is true, but thankfully there are usually those willing to serve to defend....'just in case', and most of those don't actually 'want' to fight.....but will.
@@huyxiun2085 Doubt it matters. In the end they all stayed to fight, regardless of reason, and survived as combat veterans.
“You have to have seen war to understand the importance of peace”
Simplistic, yet a deeply profound statement that hits hardest when coming from a veteran (your father).
These videos absolutely serve an incredibly important purpose, particularly for those living in a cocoon of their own making.
There's a deleted scene that I really wish they had left in the movie that explains the commander's motivations. Before he joined the Army, he was drunk driving and killed a few people in the process including his fiancee if I remember correctly. The judge ruling over his case basically told him it was either the electric chair or go sign up to fight in the war where at least his death would be of use.
damn bruh.... that's a fucked situation
@@twohorsesinamancostume7606 Yep, you got that right. I believe the commander's brother that he killed in the crash was also named Norman, which is why he took extra special care of Norman when he joined the crew
It’s good to see these movies with George and his dad, because it not only reminds me of how much I love watching movies with my dad; but George’s dad also always seems to give some great perspective on what he’s feeling and thinking while watching.
You're dad is legit. Mine is dead, ( he was old ) I love how you are memorializing yours. I'm an American Army combat vet and would absolutely break bread with your dad. I adore war stories. Regardless of flag. A soldier is a Soldier
Your father's insights about thinking for yourself to survive war are quite deep. I want to sincerely thank him for sharing with us. I know that as a vet myself sometimes scouring away the callouses that hide some memories can be harsh. Your dad seems like a really good man and I see the things I like about you evidenced in both of your thoughtful reactions. Another good post and many thanks to you both!
For some background context for George's dad's military experience, Vietnam invaded Cambodia to topple the Khmer Rouge. China counter attacked in support of Pol Pot and there was a brief war for about a month. So it was a three way conflict between Communist states, with Vietnam and China vying for dominance in the region after the collapse of the KR.
It's actually a very interesting lesser known conflict, so having the opportunity to learn more about it through this channel is invaluable.
Its so rare to hear a perspective like your dad's. He has obviously seen such horror that hopefully none of us will ever have to see. He reminds me of my late uncle who fought in Vietnam as well, granted for the US marines. Their descriptions of war are almost the exact same, which is remarkable considering difference in background. Your father may not outwardly show it, likely due to the cultural barrier of being brought up in the East in moving to the West, but you can definitely tell he still hurts inside. Knowing my Uncle, I'm sure your father has had his fair share of sleepless nights. I hope talking about it can bring him some measure of relief.
Your dad is really stoic (like mine!), which makes the little reactions he has - like at 06:41 - have so much impact. He remembered something horrible, and you get a glimpse into the young tank driver that lost his innocence all those years ago. Powerful stuff, dude.
Please thank your father for us for joining you and talking about his experiences while watching the movie. It really helps others understand how most soldiers are just someone's family member doing what they need to. Glad he was able to do his service and return home.
"Whether he shoots or not, he is responsible for a death." was exactly what that scene was about and a crazy good quote mister CineBinge.
as a us marine i want to say the respect i have for a man like your father and your grandfather is more than some people i’ve known my whole life god bless you and your family sir
From one tanker to another, I wish your Dad a long and rich life. He has a son he can be proud of.
George, I have immense respect for your father's wisdom and humanity
My father is a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran. I am glad you can have these conversations with your father. Peace is the most important goal. Respect to your father for being willing and able to watch war movies; My father still cannot. Thank you for sharing his wise words of experience.
It's awesome having seen this movie beforehand, knowing what's going to happen, and your dad brings up multiple things that comes back. Like the hatch in the floor, and weakness in the back. Great reaction!
also when the tank hits a land mind his dad imediatly recognize it as a landmine because he recognize the sound!
I love the reactions George does with his Dad. Now we need to see Simone do a reaction with one of her parents when they are visiting the planet from the Pleiades.
So interesting to hear about your father's experience and to see how much he remembered from his military days. Looking forward to watching the rest of these reactions!
Man it’s always a delight when you have your dad on, I love hearing from his experience and the similarities and differences between this and his time in a tank. I can’t imagine the things he seen, but I’m glad he can talk about it and we get to hear his stories. Can’t wait to see what other videos he’ll be in! Seems like a really nice and calm person, he’s cool. And thanks for translating!
I really enjoyed hearing your dad's view on this movie. Definitely made me pay more attention to certain parts of the movie. Respect to your father for what he's had to experience as a Tank driver. I look forward to the next video with him.
Clicked on the saving private Ryan video first, saw your dad mention he was a tank driver and immediately said gonna comment watch fury, then saw you did.
I enjoyed this, very much. Seeing his face and reactions. Sharing his memories, and knowledge.
Very wise, and real. Hearing my father and step father talk about war the same way. Appreciate you sharing this with the world.
George, your dad is amazing. Such amazing insight and respect.
your father is quiet but when he speaks it's so knowledgeable and real it just goes through to your soul. all the quotes from your father in the comments sums up my point perfectly.
What never fails to amaze me is how men who have seen war, like your Father, and have endured such hardship always seem to be soft-spoken in their older years.
Thank you for having him on again
And a side-note: Hearing clues from when your father is speaking, I suspect that his service vehicle might have been the Type 62
It's a light tank of roughly 20 tons, with a speed of around 60km/h, and a coaxial machinegun near the driver
Really goes to show you just how heavy tanks are, when one considered "light" is about twice as heavy as a goddamn bus
As a Viet Nam I know what your dad went through. My bunkmate had his kneecap blown off by a satchel charge thrown into the jeep he was riding in, my best friend while in nam committed suicide in the barracks. Tell you dad I am glad he made it through from one vet to another.
I love how your dad around the 5 or 6 minute mark was basically saying things that would later play into the movie (Flanks and back are thinnest, escape hatch in bottom etc...was so good!)
Except that in real life, the sherman shown would go straight through the front of the tiger in the situation presented
@@airsoftpopcorn It wouldn't really go straight through. The 76 goes through 109mm at 0°, while the Tiger has 100mm at 9° angle on the front, or 100mm at 25° for the lower plate. It'd only penetrate the front in a perfect scenario at close range and no angle. It'd have a chance of going through, but it's far from guaranteed.
@@joost1120 which 76 are you talking about? the M93 goes through at 30 degrees 157mm
at 90 degrees the M93 will go through 124mm at 2000m at 100m or less it will penetrate 239mm
Just lost my old warrior just this past May. WW2, Korea, Vietnam, he saw 'em all. You take care of that ol' tanker, young man.
My Dad, Navy in WWII, Navy and Air Force in Korea, Air Force in Vietnam. He passed away in 2002.
I to am a Veteran. I chose the Coast Guard.
I was trained to fight and enforce Law's, but dedicated to rescue and saving was almost a daily job!
Your Father is brave to be from our generation and be honest about how he was immediately dragged back ,both mentally and emotionally to when he was in war. Much respect !
I have so much respect for your father. The wisdom he shares, and the emotions he goes through watching these films. I send him my respect and my love
I'm a Desert Storm Tanker and your father was totally correct when talking about the crews "not even siblings are that close"
Abrams? Or Bradley?
@@hewhoplugwalks there is only Abrams Bradleys aren't tanks
@@turtle3670 Fair
You were spot on about the commander (War Daddy) feeling like he won't be able to return to a normal life. A deleted scene tells how his wife and son are dead. He has nothing left to go home to.
Listening to your dad's stories about war and his life is the real gold of this reaction. Keep them coming!
your father was full of awesome quotes the whole time: "war is not a person's nature, but will change a person's nature"... he's the type of person I'd love to hear stories from over a cup of coffee... LUV YOU GUYS! ❤
Much Respect to you and your father. I am from Russia served in Army as tank driver. Predominantly, T-72 for training and T-80 for real combat. I am glad your father made it out, conflicts are not good. Lost, many good friends for money, greed and power. Be safe.
I envy your opportunity to spend time watching these movies with your father. My Dad passed a very long time ago and I’d give anything to be able to watch movies with him and talk about his WWII experiences. Peace Brother. ✌️
Mr grandpa was a Thai veteran from Korean War. He suffered a severe wound in his back which gradually made him bedridden. He was one of the sweetest and caring souls I've ever known in my entire life. He rarely talked about war and everytime we visited him, he would remind us to be good and be kind to other people. He was bedridden for years but still smiled and laugh as if he lived his best life.
One day, my uncle sitting near his bed heard him talked. He wasn't talking to us but addressing all the names of his fallen comrades and commander saying he's happy to see them and that he will be with them soon. Grandpa passed away that day.
I believe it's like your father said, those who fought war together are closer than blood. Thank you so much for having your father sharing his wisdom that textbooks cannot offer.
Fun History fact: Brad Pitts character is based off a real life WWII Tank commander named "Lafayette G. Pool" A.K.A. "War DADDY" however his tank wasn't called Fury, Hollywood made up that name for some reason. The real name is so much better, it was called "In The Mood."
When Pool was asked about it he just said and I quote. "That's just how I felt at the time, In The Mood."
Just discovered your channel. My grandad also fought the Japanese in Burma, he never really spoke about what he saw but from the little he did say I knew it was horrific. Thank you to you, and to your dad for talking about his experiences in this reaction. Love from the UK ❤
Wow, I never learned about the Sino-Vietnamese war of 1979. Just looked it up. Only a month long and est. 60,000 guys died on both sides (plus wounded). God almighty, what a bloody war.
Your father is a treasure. Love him. Listen to him. Learn from him. He has experienced so much and both grown and learned from it. He is a man of great wisdom and reverence, I suspect long before his service. God bless him.
Having a Father who’s a veteran. I’ll listen to any man who’s been in the trenches and survived. No mater what country. Because most, if not all men who fight in the wars experienced the worst things humanity could do. And come out with a sound mind. Respect.
These men survived the worst. Like any job, you don’t know the bs behind the scenes unless you’re in that job. What this father said about war, politicians, private cooperation building w/e for the war. And about seeing someone die next to you, in that type of situation. It’ll change anyone.
This is a blessing you get to share this with your father. ❤
Dude, your dad hit all the major talking points of this movie…before he even saw it. Real wisdom right there….
Your dad's reactions are my favorite. You can see him transport himself right back to war. My grandpa always refused to watch any war movies but he was in the Korean War and definitely had his demons from it.
normally for me, when i watch a movie reaction i skip to the good parts and see people reaction but ur father commentary and sharing his experience on the matter actually hooked me the whole video, great video.
Looking up some of the details he said, its likely be served in a 'Type 62" tank. It was a light tank designed for use in mountainous areas, and about 200 were sent into vietnam during the monthlong sino-vietnamese war. (China was trying to stop them from invading cambodia and deposing Pol Pot). Both sides used the type, as China had supplied some to the north vietnamese shortly before to fight the Americans.
It did very poorly in the war as its armor was so light it could be easily destroyed with rocket fire, artillery and even bundles of grenades. The majority of them were destroyed. So he's lucky to be alive.
My Late Father was a Veteran from the Army during our Vietnam War. Your Dad and his dislike for war reminded me so much of my Dad. The tone of his voice was exactly the same.....
We can all read history and watch documentaries and movies, but from your dad who has actually been through it, that's where the real story is.
I think all veterans should write their memoirs (as hard as reliving it must be), their story, so that we can never forget what they have done for us.
Many thanks for your service!
Huge respect from Australia.
"kindness to the enemy is cruelty to yourself" such a brutal quote, but it's important to know if you are in battle. I wish i could hear your father's wisdom more than your channel can provide
God damn. "Kindness to the enemy is cruelty to yourself". That hits hard man.
That last scene really got me. The soldiers are just walking around the tank like it's just another piece of battlefield wreckage(which it was), completely ignorant of the harrowing last stand it made in order to hold that crossroads. The only person who knew thew sacrifices made in that tank was Norman.
I'm a former tanker as well, and it was very interesting to hear the perspective of a Chinese tanker. Makes you realize how similar your experiences are.
Thanks to you and your father for sharing these insights and experiences with us. To have experienced such horror first hand is such an awful thing.
Your dad seems to be a really down to earth, level headed guy, just like yourself 👍
Thanks to your father for sharing his experience as a tank driver and reactions to Fury which is a great movie, probably not the easiest thing to talk about I imagine.
George, please thank your father for sharing his stories with us. I sincerely appreciate his contributions to your channel.
An idea for something fun the next time you visit home or your dad is in town again: Translate the Patreon/Merch bumper lines and get your dad to record it in Chinese. Then toss his version in every so often.
Your dad saying how REAL the film felt… put all the cinematography and filmmaking aside, that’s the best compliment the director could ask for. 🙏🏾
I'm excited for this war movies reaction miniseries with the George's old man and also a bit anxious at the same time since Cinedad was at war and these movies might bring back some horrific memories. I appreciate the expert commentary on the technical side of the movie. I also choked up a little bit when dad was talking about his classmates and friends who didn't make it.
My grandfather was a Marine tank commander in WW2 who fought on Iwo JIma. He had four tanks blown out from under him and quite a few of his crew members were killed. I will always remembre how, when he told me stories about his training, the crew had names, like Smith, Jones, Brown, McCall, etc. But when he talked about combat, he referred to the rest of the crew as Driver, Co-Driver, Gunner, Loader; he never said the names of the men he fought with. Once he lost his first crew members in combat, he never got too close to anyone, like Wardaddy told Norman.
Your dad is a real man. And a real soldier. He ID'd the real problem and has empathy for the people in the movie just living the shitshow. If you have been there no words are needed. If you have not been there, no amount of words can explain. Your dad is a real one. Learn as much as you can from him.
During my time in the service, my active duty was in submarines. It's a little like a tank, but instead of relying on just a few men to keep you alive, I had to rely on 150 people all doing their jobs to keep me alive. Eventually, the pressure was too much and I did not reenlist. There's not much difference between wartime and peacetime for a sub crew. It ends pretty much the same way. It's been over 40 years since I left the service and still have the occasional "boat dream" that wakes me up at the same point.
As a veteran i really appreciate how they all speak to each other. Feels real. Also testing the new guy to see what they are made of is totally accurate. If u cant trust the guy next to u ur in deep shit. Sometimes u gotta break down the new guy and build them up a stronger person. But once theyve earned their place then they are a brother for life. I loved your dads perspective. I never saw anything like your dad did and im thankful for that.
WOW - incredible reaction - thank your father again for us all, for sharing his experiences with us. Can't really say any other real tankers on youtube who experienced this (heh, sorry American bros, riding in an Abrams isn't as anywhere relatable as riding in a T-62 or even a T-54, in the 1970s).
I'm a Vietnamese, though his father fought in my country in 79, I still pay respect to this wise father. A soldier is not to be blamed, but to be respected no matter which side he was.
I'm really glad to see you and your dad. I enjoyed the last one with your dad explaining his experiences.
Greatest respect to your Father. My Father fought in Korea. Infantryman though, Staff Sergeant. His Unit was destroyed by the Chinese Army.
dude i seriously love your dad. such a genuine soul.
"Fury" was an "E" model Sherman with a high velocity 76mm gun, the other tanks in the group were older versions with a lower velocity 75mm gun. The big German tank they had from a tank museum in England. It's a "Tiger" with an 88mm high velocity main gun. The troops do indeed look ragged, because military supplies were being diverted to the Pacific to fight the Japanese.
Every word your dad spoke is so genuine. He gets it. Respect.
I can't get over how willing your dad is to be vulnerable and put himself through these realistic CGI assisted war movies with incredibly realistic effects and sounds knowing it may bring back some extremely and unimaginably tragic, probably undesired memories and feelings. But I'm glad he is because I think his directness and clarity and complete openness about everything he felt during his service is a great addition to these sorts of reaction videos.
Your dad is a world class gentleman. You can tell he’s a very kind man
I know this video is a year old but as an anti-war American who still loves war movies, I’m super grateful for your father’s perspective. We’re so used to seeing war from an American and British perspective in Hollywood so getting information from the Chinese side is super educational. Your dad should be proud of himself. He is a veteran who moved to an unfamiliar continent and raised a family. He’s as deserving of respect as any American or Canadian soldier. Remind your dad that we love him.
I know it can be tough for veterans to recall what happened in war, but I really find it interesting to hear their stories. This reminded me of all the stories my grandfather used to tell me about WWII when he was still alive to tell them. I could listen to his stories for hours.
My grandfather never talked about WWII and I wanted him to. I didn't bug him though. I've always been interested in that era but when he said he didn't like to talk about it I knew to leave. it. Except he met my grandmother during WWII in England, He talked about her.🙂
The tracers _were_ firing every fifth round; just because they're the only rounds you can see going downrange, doesn't mean that they're the only rounds _going_downrange-that's the whole point of the tracer rounds to begin with. You can both *hear* that there are four rounds in between each of those tracer rounds and *see*-when they show the line of tanks from the side-a view of one of the tanks to their right, and there are clearly five muzzle flashes for every one tracer round. It's even slow enough to count as it's happening: 14:36
Awesome video guys, I love your dad. He provided a lot of insights I hadn't really thought about before. Thanks for giving us the most accurate subtitles by the way, obviously AI did a bad job translating based on that Patreon pic. So thanks for painstakingly going through the recording to give us the most accurate translation of what you were saying to each other. Your dad is awesome.
Ohh,I thought he meant he was translating the movie for his dad. That makes a lot more sense!
It really was an honour to watch with your father and see his reactions thank you George.
This was brilliant and emotional to watch, your Father seems an intelligent, well-spoken and caring man and I really felt his emotion in seeing and remembering people, friends and comrades from decades ago. It's good that you can talk and share these moments to understand your Father. My Grandad never/barely spoke of WW2, it was always very hard for him to do so and I miss him very much. Like your Dad says, hoping for a world without war, but realistically that is unlikely to ever happen.
I love these reactions with your dad. He has some great knowledge and experience of war. It really helps bring the humanity of these movies into focus.
Great reaction, beautiful to see you going through this with your dad. Lost my mom last year and my dad is 76 so I’m dreading the time that he leaves us so we’re trying to make the most of the time we have left with him
To hear these words come out of your dads mouth, without any displayed emotion, its heart breaking. I imagine he cherishes his new life, watching movies with his son. Thankyou for sharing George. Peace and love to you and yours :)
Your dad is awesome. Full respect.
George, thank you so much for sharing this with us all. And thank your father for this point of view & sharing his experiences and Wisdom with us. 😢
Love and respect for your father 💚
"War is not people's nature, but it will change your nature." Wow, that really hit hard. I could never imagine killing another human being.
Even before watching this, when I watched the previous video with your dad, and he mentioned being a part of tank crew, this movie instantaneously came to mind. And here we are. Damn!
Here we go.