D-Day Medics that Saved Friends and Enemies
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0:00 - D-Day, June 6th, 1944
0:44 - Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright
02:15 - Kenneth Moore comes to the rescue
04:09 - German soldier attacks the church and No weapons rule
04:56 - Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright refuse to leave
05:33 - Day Two: Alliance with the Germans
08:13 - Moore’s and Right’s achievements
08:22 - Angoville-au-Plain Church: Present Day
In this gripping episode, we dive into the remarkable story of two brave medics assigned to the 101st Airborne, Ken Moore and Robert Wright, who risked their lives during the fierce battles of Normandy in World War II. Amidst the chaos, they set up a makeshift aid station in a church displaying a prominent red cross, treating wounded soldiers from both sides of the conflict.
As the battle intensified and house-to-house combat erupted in the village, Moore and Wright found themselves with limited medical supplies, relying on their medic bags and the soldiers' pocket first aid kits. Despite the dire situation, their dedication to their duty remained unwavering. Venturing into the heart of the battleground, Ken Moore would put his life on the line, protected only by the red cross on his helmet and armband, to save the lives of those in need.
Witness the incredible acts of courage and humanity by these two medics who transcended the boundaries of war to save both friends and enemies alike. Through this awe-inspiring tale, we'll explore the power of compassion and the extraordinary lengths these men went to preserve life amidst the horrors of war. Don't miss this emotional journey into the past, as we honor the brave actions of Ken Moore and Robert Wright, the unsung heroes of Normandy.
Thanks to Paul Woodadge who helped us with an earlier version of this film. We recommend his book Angels of Mercy: Two Screaming Eagle Medics.
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Ay mate.Can you make a story about my favourite sniper. Vasili Zaitsev.The Sniper of Stalingrad.If you wanna know more watch "Enemy At The Gate" Please.Btw love you video
Awesome story. Could you please do a video on the USS Laffey and it's battle against 50 Kamikazes during the Battle of Okinawa. It would make for an equally awesome video to watch.
Can you do a story on the USSNorth Carolina 😊😅
i was at this church in real life it was awsome. i havent watched the video yet but i know a mortar came through the roof and didn go off, when i went to the church ther was a large dent in one of the tiles where the mortar had landed.
'By some incredible miracle...'
They are medics doing Gods work in a church. I think they deserve a miracle
Amen to that.
Absolutely, I thought Desmond Doss was an Honorable and Holly Medic, but this story was Incredible
They are!! It matters not. Life is too precious! But even a Lieutenant couldn't argue with these two. And the Church remains both a sanctuary and shelter, as a Church Chorister myself! I appreciate this as a fact of truth - both these medics puts a lot of people over even the most recent times to shame even today. I can't say who. But they know who they are!
This god character sounds lazy and pathetic ngl.
@@IndianaNorthWesternyour pathetic 😂😂😂
7:11 Said it once, I´ll say it again. Medics rule of "no weapons" was so strong that even mortar round chose not to detonate.
True☠️
Yep Tru💀
Rules Are Rules.
Mortar: OK, have a nice day.
you can thank God for that.
how moms expects us to pause an online game: 6:40
So that's how we pause a war ware a red cross uniform
@@Poland-br9mgyes for the western front and north africa, not so much in the eastern front and pacific. Even more in the pacific
😂😂
I love how the German officer allowed him to stay in the church helping people and even offered them supplies. There was also the solider earlier hat burst jn armed but left because he saw German soldiers inside. I'm convinced that choosing to heal both sided is what kept these men alive
Yep
He kept them alive so they did the same for him.
Also he was a catholic. It exist a reason why he Made the cross after seeing all those injured man and the medics
It's always good to see older videos being remade.
Even more of a tear jerker now than it was then.
yeah, old memories coming back
Yeah
Indeed it was had me watery eyed the whole video thank you to these 2 brave medics for your impeccable bravery in the heat of battle you will never be forgotten 🙏❤️
Yea
Actually being able to see the stains on the pews really makes it hit home
The mixing of showing the real life location among the animations was astounding.
Even in war, there can be humanity on both sides.
Humans are interesting creatures
@@1320crusier Humans themselves are already just walking paradoxes
I agree 🙂
Only where there is honor and discipline among men.
Sorry I thought you were gonna say among us💀💀💀 I million apologies heheh
04:00
"They were young men, just like us. They were just wearing different uniforms."
War is hell. Medics are angels. Every church, house, tent, or anything else with a Red Cross should be respected and supplied by both sides. Equally, no one in need should be turned away.
“With the world so set on tearing itself apart, it don’t seem like such a bad thing to me to want to put a little bit of it back together” - Desmond Doss
Amen
May him, and all those like him, set to do good among the chaos be forever respected, honored, and never forgotten.
🙏
Not just Red Cross, also the same with Red Crescent
War is not hell, because in hell only the guilty are punished
Praise the Lord!!!
I love how both sides stop shooting whenever they saw a medic running threw
...through.
That’s what I love most about this story. Really shows how human both sides can be. And even though the Germans did do some terrible things not all of them were pure evil.
Threw
Don't see that kind of honor nowadays.
@@rc59191 Almost as if our enemies don't follow the rules.
Well done to those two brave medics, and to Yarnhub for bringing this story to light again.
That's what a Medic supposed to be.
I still don’t understand why there’s no movie about this? This is literally incredible. Both sides stop shooting each other whenever the medics are crossing. Incredible.
"Professionals have standards. Be polite, be efficient, and have plans to save every friends and foe you meet"
I see what ypu did there with sniper's motto
well not even here I can escape TF2 it seems
Reminds me of the story of a German soldier who crawled out to a wounded American who had his legs shot out from under him. As soon as the German scooped up the man and stood all fighting stopped as if someone flicked a switch. The German walked calmly across the field to the American line and waited until a stretcher was brought and he lowered the wounded American onto it. He turned and walked back across the field to his own lines and astonishingly not another bullet was fired that day.
You are possibly refering to the story of Friedrich Lengfeld, and if that's the case then I gotta disappoint you with reality.
It happened during the battle of the Hürtgen forrest. A US soldier stepped on a landmine and was screaming loudly in pain in the middle of no mans land. Lengfeld ordered his troops to let any medic pass to the wounded GI to save him, but took it into his own hands to save the wounded man after US medics failed to show up after a couple of hours. He and his squad rose the flag of the red cross and went towars the soldier, directing the Americans toward him too. Unfortunately, he himself stepped on a landmine and the shrapnel gravely injured him. It is also unknown if the GI survived.
@@yungavocado3158 sounds like a different story. I heard the one OP talked about before the video you saw came out.
@@yungavocado3158 This might be controversial but Leutnant Lengfeld deserves an American medal and at least recognition for sacrificing his life to save an American soldier.
@@Reconing1 The incident is sadly too far in the past for the US to consider any awards for the enemy of back then.
My father served as a medic. He is the nice, calmest, and most level headed person you will ever meet. One of the few times I saw him lose and needed to be held back started with an argument over helping wounded combatants. The other person who never served in any armed forces advocated killing all wounded opponents. My father stated every injured soldier he encounters will receive care no matter what uniform is worn. If anyone tried to interferes with his duty to help the wounded, even if it's a friendly, would not survive the battle. The other person walked away with a bloody nose and my father treated his bruised knuckles. I will be sending him this video
Your dad did the right thing
I thank your father for his service
Thats a good dad 💪
Tell your dad ty for his service
Tell your dad cheers for servicing that bungalow a nose replacement!
Those guys earned the ultimate medal.
To be a true HUMAN BEING.
In one of the hardest events in life. I wonder how many combat doctors tried the no gun policy or to treat both sides and ended badly.
@@lightravenn it is a difficult decision to make no matter what....
And you don't know how the others will react on that.
@@hariszark7396 exactly. Chivalry in war is a rare thing, to really respect the life of the other side when they pose no danger.
Even without a gun they can be a good source of Intel, and many more bad things for the medics.
Yes. And precisely what the Catholic Church teaches about human anthropology is that you are most fully you when you live a life of heroic virtue, which we also call being a saint.
6:44 i love it when he said “HALT” just to let the medic pass without being shot, what a wonderful soldier❤️
So true lol
That unexploded mortar had to be an act of divine intervention. God really sent his own EOD team to defuse the mortar before it even landed.
Man, even the Nazis had more honor than some modern day combatants. Really shows you how far the world has come. Props to those medics.
Maybe they weren't nazis. Might have been Wehrmacht and not SS. Also, Japanese army would have considered it free real estate even back then...
@@ukeyaoitrash2618they weren’t SS, they were German paratroopers, as you can tell from their helmets and the officer’s luftwaffe uniform
@@ukeyaoitrash2618 Considering that one of the soldiers made a sign of the cross and Hitler wanted to wipe out the Jews and Christianity, you could very well be right.
Those were actually Wehrmacht soldiers, although some of them may have been SS
@@Spartan_014 now Hitler didn't persecuted christians, he himself visited the church regularly
It's a truly wonderful story, I was left absolutely gobsmacked by the kindness and love of the two military medics, and also their bravery in the face of intense danger and difficulty. Well done, indeed, Yarnhub for retelling this heartwarming story. 👏 ❤
Gobsmacked lol
Did I just read "gobsmacked"????? I've never seen anyone ever use that word for anything lmao
@@TonedVirus3 bc bri’ish
Id definitely watched this if this was made to a movie
Now all I want is a remake of Hacksaw Ridge.
The church still stands, the pews are still stained and the tile is still cracked.
I really want to visit this place, but I fear I wouldn't see much through the tears.
Absolutely splendid job, Yarnhub! Top marks for mixing real footage with your brilliantly detailed animation. Now we can even see the bolts fly back on the firearms!
You guys are fast becoming legends in this field.
you forgot to mention the two german snipers who had hidden in the tower before hand, who finally came down realising it was safe.
How those two men were able to run around everywhere, save friends and foe, and not be shot while dragging around such huge balls is amazing….
You had to be the one to screw it up with that over played moronic comment.
They never skipped leg day
Incredible story. I'm convinced that faulty mortar was divine intervention.
Absolutely, no doubt about it.
I'm not a religious person, but even I buy that.
And on that day the lord said.: "No man shall die in my house"
AMEN to that. ME TOO. I SO DO STRONGLY Believe that.
Or it could be the fact that shells in ww2 were notoriously unreliable, especially on the axis side. This video portrays the greatest of humanity, no need to invoke the supernatural.
"with the world set to tear itself apart, it don't seem like such a bad thing to me to want to put a little of it back together" -Desmond T. Doss
Please continue these videos. Telling these stories bringing them life with your fantastic story telling and animation style helps keep this history alive. The men and women who gave so much so we could all benefit deserve no less.
Thank you for the kind words and for supporting the channel
Best TH-camr ngl
I already sub
Yeah ngl he is the best youtuber
One of the most wholesome stories of humility and humanity to come out of one of the darkest times in human history.
I've been to that church and it was the absolute highlight of my tour of Normandy. It's such a peaceful place today that it's hard to see it in the throes of war.
where is it?
@@bot-us4qc The video itself has a remark of the place in the chapters: Angoville-au-Plain.
I agree! It was part of our “Overlord Tour” and I was not expecting it at all. I’d never heard the story before, but it was the best part of the day. Seeing those blood stained church pews really hit home. Also, learning about the battle of La Fiere bridge was astonishing. I hope they make that battle into a movie some day
This is possibly my favorite episode of WWII history. A few years back someone noticed specifically designed crosses engraved in stones throughout the church. After research it was determined they are the crosses of an ancient religious order called the Knights Hospitalers. Of all the churches in Normandy for the medics to choose. The Hospitalers treated sick and injured knights and pilgrims during the Crusades.
Love how we can compare the two animations now and see how far you’ve come since the simple animation style
This was one of my favorite stories from when it had originally uploaded a few years ago, Seeing it revamped like this just gives me goosebumps. You guys have improved so much over the years yarnhub, absolutely my favorite history channel on this platform.
Thank you Don for the kind words and the support !
Oh rigth. That why i felt i've seen this before. I though it was another chanell but it was only the old video
@@Yarnhub ya this is definitely one of the best videos u made, 0:20 to 0:45 is amazing editing.
Every time I hear this story, it brings a tear to my eye. These men were incredible.
Leaving this comment here so everytime someone likes this, i could watch this masterpiece again
I really reccomend the book by Paul Woodadge called 'Angels of Mercy', or if you like video content 'History Underground' did a great episode on this too!
Just liked your comment, hope you enjoy this again friend
And I am more than happy to reinvite you to watch it again. I personally never get tired of this masterpiece ☺️
@@wotaddictglobal you just cant get tired of this story, its a great tale of humanity
@@Enclave2284.
So true! Thank you for the response! As a video content creator myself, I find myself fascinated by the war-stories on this channel. The narrator has the best voice for story-telling I have ever hear, to top all of it!!!
The mortar scene never fails to give me goosebumps, even on the old version.
In an earlier era something like that mortar scene would have gotten both medics beatified.
Absolutely beautiful, the original was great and made me tear up. But the new graphics made it even better!
Im pretty sure the mortar after realizing the mistake it made felt so embarrased that it just decided not to exploded. Instead it jumped out the Window apologizing to everybody.
I've been here, last year we went to this church and it is such an inspiring story. One of these young men was from the state of Iowa. Its not as famous as the one were the longest day was filmed, and its starting to fall apart, its a beautiful area and if ever have the chance to, go see this place its actual been mostly forgotten as its not apart of the major historical sites in the area. We went for a whole day and it was an amazing tour.
They also saved the life of an 11 year old boy who was the only survivor of a mortar shell exploding and who then became a doctor when he grew up.
These are how real men act with mercy and bravery
Only on the Western front. In the east, the Nazis carried out a war of annihilation against the Russians who they saw as subhuman.
@@pacus123 As did the Soviets, who were in some ways worse.
@@pacus123 The west was known to be a lot more compassionate to pows, and they commit far less war crimes. It was as honorable as war gets in those days really. The Russians on the other hand were merciless to anyone who fell under their power. Same with the Japanese.
I confess that I was deeply moved by this story. The oath of these doctors was above anything else. They honored their red crosses. Thank you so much for bringing us this moving story. A big hug from Brazil
“Robert picks up the mortar and throws it back where it came from.”
*Seconds later the church and all inside were reduced to legend as the mortar thrown explodes at the side of the church*
What a wonderful story. I'm so glad these exist, I mean, I'd hardly have information on Francis Gary Powers were it not for your story on him. You provide an incredibly valuable service to this community and I cannot thank you enough.
It's nice to see that even in the most brutal wars soldiers still showed some humanity. It's a shame that these brief act's of heroicness aren't in modern wars.
There are. It's just that it doesn't make good outrage fuel so it doesn't get covered
@@firestorm165 Possibly, though even if it's not in news it would most likely be documented somewhere.
There are. On April 2nd 2010 during the Karfreitagsgefecht in Afghanistan a couple of American Black Hawks risked their lives to evacuate wounded German Paratroopers, ignoring direct orders from their superiors to not try to land, because the landing zone was hot.
I know that Germany and USA now are allies, but it always brings a tear to my eyes thinking, that the grandfathers of these brave soldiers maybe were fighting eachother and now they are risking their lives to safe eachother.
@@grafarco3717 Agreed.
They still happen, it just isn't ever covered by the media. I've heard of a few instances of it happening in Ukraine too, usually with Russian medics, granted it isn't to anywhere near the same level of heroism as with these two.
There's also the issue of "Doc" having become the most dangerous person in the entire squad among grunts, especially in the US forces. Not because he's the most deadly shooter or anything, but because even looking at him threateningly, or especially shooting in his direction, will result in that entire squad- if not their entire platoon- coming down on you with all the fire and fury they can muster. The Geneva Convention becomes the "Geneva Suggestion" if you mess with Doc.
This would make for an amazing movie if they left it as accurate as yarnhub does. Amazing jobs as usual!
Absolutely. Screenwriters listen up, this needs to be a thing.
No, they need to tick german bad box
They will put at least something like german evil sniper trying to take out the medic all while super heroic american stop him
You know very full and well that a rambo-like medic would be shooting an M1A1 browning from his hip
@potassiumcyanide3857 that's the reason why we need to get the right writer for this, somebody who is incredible looking at both sides.
The level of detail in your videos is yet again so precise. Amazing, keep it up guys.
This kind of stories always make me drop some tears, such acts of honor and bravery should not go down without being told, beautiful video.
This is humanity at its peak! huge props to the brave medics and the understanding officers from both front!
Sadly I'm not a native english speaker, thus I may not be able to find the words to describe your masterpieces, that almost every week give me chills. The graphics somehow keep getting better than before (at the cost of some graphics cards) and the stories you guys use on your videos never disappoint. Please never stop with your videos!
Lol you speak English better than most English speakers! XD
@@TheoHawk316 Ty very much!
@@TheoHawk316 Ty very much!
@@biorop638 :)
Holy, your English is better than mine. 💀
Damn... No matter what form of animation you guys use or how much time passes, y'all are still able to make me cry. Fantastic job
This story gave my a tingling feeling. It's so cool to see when people can get along. RIP Robert and Kenneth
If im not mistaken, this is your first 3d animation video and its getting a remaster right now 🎉
Its not yarnhub first 3d vid
Edit:but it is the first 3d remake of a 2d video
@@alexandergrogudragontrainer The video is a remake of the first 3D Video he has made.
I went to visit it and must say, that it was a very strong experience.
Supposedly you can still see bullet holes. Is that true?
where?
@@bot-us4qc Angoville-au-Plain (now Carentan-les-Marais)
My favorite episode got a remake! Thank you so much. I am literally crying now. It’s so beautiful.
Thank you for bringing this man's honor to light. As my eye's water I am lifted by the fact that people like this exist in the world.
From a storytelling angle, great job on placing the ad near the beginning. Its music was jarring and took me out of the story, but I was quickly drawn back in once it was finished.
This just might be my favorite TH-cam channel of all time.
This remastered version is very well done as in the first one you didn’t really discuss how many days they lasted and helped people but now you did
Can’t wait to see more of your older videos redone.
This is one of the few videos that made me stop and think. And yes it did make me misty eyed. It breaks down both sides to their most basic human nature and that even in wartime we can be humble and show humility towards our fellow man.
They couldn’t have picked a better location to set up. The beauty is staggering and looks so peaceful. After having a heart to heart with god a few years back when I was in a rough patch in my life…. I can attest he did amazing work through those two men.
Man this is so wonderful, has to be one of my favorite vids it just shows that soldiers have respect for each other and they are only fighting under orders
4:27 "Dude... Uncool."
Oversimplified reference
This is one story I’m happy got a reboot. A touching story of brave men who don’t discriminate. Also cool to see the huge improvement in animation
So happy to see this video get remade. The old version was the first video I saw from you guys and it made me sub right away. The quality has improved sooooo much!
What a beautiful and moving story! Amazing work by yarnhub as usual. It's good to see humanity on both sides of conflicts. Hopefully I will visit the church in the future.
As a French Red Cross Volunteer it brings me tears. Amazed and proud by this story.
Thx to the Vet's of all nations for freedom and to the soldiers/men respecting Geneva convention spirit. ❤⛑️
Yarnhub, you've outdone yourself so much on making an interesting war story from many war veterans who fought bravery during the warfare and animated everything well to the finest detail along on how much you've progress your animation from 2d to 3d, well donw yarnhub.
The graphics, the expressions,
…
I have stuck with yarnhub for a long time now… proud of how much y’all have achieved. Keep at it
Wow... This has to be one of your best stories ever!!!
Thank You Yarnhub 🙏🏻
The passion it takes when being a medic to save the life of an enemy, is unimaginable. I tried being a medic, turns out i cant handle the sight of a needle, i blacked out during the phlebotomy course. Much respect to those who save lives as a combat medic
I've heard this story many times now, and I absolutely love the recreation you have done. But this is the first time I have seen those stained pews and the cracked tile, that is positively remarkable and I truly hope more efforts go into keeping that church as well kept and maintained as possible. The significance it holds will only grow as time continues.
yet again, brought me to tears. Keep doing what you are doing, as soon as my family has enough money, im becoming a member and a merch collector of yours
Such incredible writing talent. The endings are always starting to get me haha🤧
Ah.. the video that introduced me to this fantastic channel, truly awesome to see a remaster of it, brilliant work as always!
Ah, my favorite story in this channel, now remastered. This story is the reason why I subscribed to Yarnhub. I often rewatch this story since the first one got uploaded (I sometimes cry everytime I watch this). Looking forward for more history and AMAZING content. Bless you all. 😇🙏
This is a beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing it with us!
It’s beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes every time I see it
That was a great story of two men who could see how every one was in need no matter what the circumstances. This story really got me! this is what we need today more so than ever
Thank you.. I wasn’t aware of this.. stories like this bring me hope of humanity and our future
A beautiful heartbreaking story. Thanks for that
Most heartwarming video I ever watch on this channel, so happy you did a remake of this story. Thank you for bringing these stories to life!
light shines through even during the scariest of times. These two medics were that shining light
This gave me goosbumps.. and watery eyes.. Great work! Thank you
Holy... This was the first video i ever watched years ago, i didn't realize you guys remastered this episode! Thank you for actually remakimg this, you guys came a long way
Anytime they see the medics cross the open field, they would stop their war game for them. I find that endearing but bloody hilarious
Only channel I’ve ever given money too… you guys go abover and beyonder.
Thank you very much indeed for your kind support Lincoln !
What an amazing piece of history. Thank you for depicting it and preserving it for posterity.
the fact soldiers on both sides stopped firing anytime one of them came out showed that even in the middle of it all underneath the grime blood sweat. the soldiers no matter their uniform were still human. May R.E.W rest in peace and i hope the soldiers he helped lived on perhaps even surviving the rest of the war knowing the reason they made it to the end at all was due to the action of two medics who didnt care what uniform you were wearing. they just wanted to help the wounded. german or ally soldier it matter'd not to them the wounded need aid and aid they received
I am surprised that they saluted in a combat zone. That's a good way to get yourself shot by a sniper.
if i were to suddenly stopped fighting like that, i don't think there's any more reason to fight
Yeah...most people of the world usually don't have a problem with each other.
it is the corrupt power hungry governments that do.
So they give us a "reason" to fight when they should be coming up with a reason to not fight each other.
There are multiple accounts of soldiers from different countries getting along throughout history.
Really glad you guys did this story. I had the privilege of visiting this church last summer. Powerful place.
We’ll try and catch up next time you are in the EU
7:18
Throws mortar outside:
**The whole wall explotes and the church collapses**
What an awesome story/episode this was. I had heard this story some years back but, thanks to you, I learned more about what actually happened at that little church.
Thank you so much. I look forward to each and everyone of your uploads.
Again, thank you.
Stan
Man, the story of Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore is one of my favorites. It's nice to learn it would gain a remake, just like the two Corsair pilots that flew the last mission on Korea. Amazing as always. :D
This is wonderful, thanks Yarnhub !
Such an incredible story. Thanks for telling it!
Genuinely got me to tear up, thank you so much yarnhub for bringing light to another amazing story with such amazing animation and storrytelling!
it made me cry the first time
it did so again
remarkable animation as always
this is probably the first time ive watched the entire sponsor of youtubers merch, interesting as the high quality videos you guys keep pumping out, keep doing amazing work ♥
Great to see a remake of this video! Keep up the good work!
Wow! Never knew 2 medics ran a church making it a war hospital for those in combat during d-day. Incredible story yarnhub
This was one of my favorite videos of early Yarnhub
Seeing this remake makes me so happy as I love this event and there are much more details now
7:56 of course i can i have over 5 million power
How did you do it? I picked the vikings
With the vikings they have a 2% building speed with that I built the whole world and beat all the enemies
@@IshowSongNamesvikings yes have a million power but have a debuff of -5% gaining xp
Its so wholesome that inside the heart's of every single person, they have some kindeness and goodness to even help everyone even if it is war
always an amazing story to hear. Keep up the good work, yarnhub!