"The General Omar N. Bradley Story" - WW2 REEL History

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  • @daryljay7057
    @daryljay7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These are wonderful! I get chills looking at those five stars! It's impossible to overstate what these men did for us!

  • @ckalnicki
    @ckalnicki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got to see General Bradley in Ft Bliss Texas. What an honor.

  • @nunyabeeswax3936
    @nunyabeeswax3936 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding teling of the story of this brilliant man soldier and leader ! I call for documentaries movies and books portraying his life and accomplishments!

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This man is widely unknown because he was modest an introverted, but he was key central to saving Europe and this nation. There has never ever been enough credit given to this great American soldier.

    • @Bob-yl9pm
      @Bob-yl9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did Bradley REALLY save Europe? From what? Rothschild's Usury? That's what the Axis (Germany) was ultimately opposing! ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION! Enjoy paying your unconstitutional income taxes! And thank you for being such a candy-ass! FOR FREEDOM! AND THE AMERICAN WAY! (If you only knew)

    • @Bob-yl9pm
      @Bob-yl9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good vs. Bad! Keep it Simple! And pat yourself on the back! 85 million people, dead! Let's have another World War for the Money Junkies! Our ignorance, GLORY, and stupidity is their richest harvest!

    • @Bob-yl9pm
      @Bob-yl9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scott? You really need a hero? Don't look in the mirror!

    • @Bob-yl9pm
      @Bob-yl9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry Scott, but I'm running out of patients! For Gung-Ho ignorance! Forgive me! It's not your fault!

    • @Bob-yl9pm
      @Bob-yl9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're an OK guy! NOW? Prove it! :)

  • @bettydodge8703
    @bettydodge8703 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My Dad,Sgt John Francis Payne, was with Field Marshall Montgomery's division in North Africa and in the invasion of Sicily, where he was almost killed. He is still listed as missing in action. He passed away from cancer in 1967. I'm very proud of my family of military men.

  • @TheSaltydog07
    @TheSaltydog07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is fabulous. My Dad was in Patton's Third Army. I wonder what he would think if he were alive today.

  • @fnordhorn
    @fnordhorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have met this great man when he was Chairman of the Bulova School of Watchmaking and my father was on the board of the school, My father was also in the 1st class of the Bulova School. Also, I have met 2 other 5-star general Ike and MacArthur who I share a birthday with (26-Jan). Wish i still had the birthday card MacArther sent me back for the one I sent him but with 50+ years and several moves things get lost :(

  • @Chrisamos412
    @Chrisamos412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding documentary, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore 🇺🇸💪🏼

  • @jrzerelocatedpatriots3862
    @jrzerelocatedpatriots3862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This film is very well produced.

  • @markd1300
    @markd1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Awesome story about a level headed 5 star general from the Greatest Generation. Every school kid today should learn the history of how these soldiers who kept Americans free.

    • @youdodat2
      @youdodat2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately, they're to busy learning to hate their Country.

  • @Mondo762
    @Mondo762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    After retirement Omar Bradley became Chairman of the Board of Bulova Watch Company. My father, as an Army officer, met him during this time in the late 1950's. At lunch General Bradley noticed the castle insignia on my dad's collar and remarked "The Corps of Engineers have always been my favorite". We still have the Bulova cuff links that he presented to my father.
    You would be hard pressed to find a finer man than Omar Bradley.

  • @joshkarena3058
    @joshkarena3058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.l.P. General Omar Bradley ❤

  • @cedricgist7614
    @cedricgist7614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing the story of General Omar N. Bradley.
    I guess I first became aware of him from the, "Patton" - although my Dad would cite the officers of 5-star rank from time to time. My Dad helped me pay attention to leadership.
    "The Class the Stars Fell On" - the USMA Class of 1915. What, 39 of 164 graduates received at least one star with Eisenhower and Bradley reaching 5-star rank.
    I liked Karl Malden's portrayal of Bradley - how he supported Patton while in a subordinate role, and how he supported Patton when Patton was his subordinate later on.
    We always key on the negative and some years ago some source suggested that Bradley didn't deserve the reputation as the soldier's general, that he was aloof and seldom met with the ordinary G.I. I'm not sure that Eisenhower or even Patton were as close to the men as some would suggest. I've wondered about Eisenhower and Bradley, how superiors like General Marshall and President Truman perceived the talents and potential of these men and chose them over more experienced and even flamboyant officers. I liked that theme you shared about Bradley, "getting there."
    Good video. Thank you.

  • @3dhistorian
    @3dhistorian 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lt Reginald "Bud" Taylor, assistant to Brad in 12th army HQ, London 1945.

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    5 stars, you can count on two hands how many soldiers who ever achieved this in America.

    • @greghemlock6679
      @greghemlock6679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      One hand,brad,eisenhower,u s grant, and George washington

    • @Arbeedubya
      @Arbeedubya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@greghemlock6679 Marshall, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Arnold, and Bradley in the Army, the Air Force being a branch of the Army at the time, Leahy, King, Nimitz, and Halsey in the Navy, though Bradley and Halsey were promoted to five star rank after the war. Washington was promoted posthumously to six star rank to ensure no officer will ever outrank him.

  • @josebaez8451
    @josebaez8451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW!! WHAT A SERVICE LIFE..

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Omar Bradley should be a household name in America.

    • @whatsyurprob158
      @whatsyurprob158 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll believe anything. This guy was an ELITIST who had everything handed to him on angolden platter. Mof, that's the way it's always been. We actually invent our hero's out of thin air, and if you don't believe it, you don't know history. Patton's, Montgomery, Bradly, Roosevelt, Churchill, Hodges, ALL OF THEM were nothing more than silver spoons given the priviledge to be great, and it's always due to their BLOODLINES.
      WAKE-UP ALREADY!!!
      Q, sent me!!!
      WWG1WGA

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was 180 from Patton in personality but just as effective, was was actually Patton’s boss.

    • @bigstyx
      @bigstyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scott Riley only after the Normandy landings.

    • @curtislarson1487
      @curtislarson1487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patton was his boss in Africa and italy

    • @scottduyser1222
      @scottduyser1222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patton's was his boss until Pattons mouth got um knocked down.

    • @frostroxie2740
      @frostroxie2740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liberal Newspapers had it in for Patton....
      Patton was Hands Down our Greatest General of the 20th Century.... he was in the field... at the front... not in the rear with the gear...!!!

    • @TheFreshman321
      @TheFreshman321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@littlejohnny4470 complete utter biased garbage.

  • @TheDeepsix13
    @TheDeepsix13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the greatest leaders, of the greatest generation...

  • @amadorvalentin9586
    @amadorvalentin9586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    HOW COME THERE NOT A MOVIE OF NELSON BRADLEY

    • @楊素琴-r6x
      @楊素琴-r6x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because there is no such dramatic topics like Patton n Mac Arthur. Bradly is a gently and quietly general.

  • @shawnvincent4416
    @shawnvincent4416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Art Linkletter : Cursive,Signature,Formal,Penmanship,Captions art that links Letters

  • @TheSaltydog07
    @TheSaltydog07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A good father can make all the difference in the world.

  • @randyrysdale852
    @randyrysdale852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great show, lots of ads

  • @caseyryback2421
    @caseyryback2421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gen. Omar Bardley, he was d last 5 star general...

  • @johnhopkins6260
    @johnhopkins6260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:55 "...others..." i.e. Patton

  • @derycktrahair8108
    @derycktrahair8108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, he was a pen pusher in WW1, became a YES man on the General Staff, became a scape goat if decisions went wrong, & was basically a crawler. He sure was a survivor.

    • @altair458
      @altair458 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now, now Derek GAYhair, calm down and have your tea, eat your spotted dick and watch the royalty on your telly. America is here to protect you.

  • @frostroxie2740
    @frostroxie2740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Patton was the best we had of the 20th century.....

    • @AlphaFlight
      @AlphaFlight หลายเดือนก่อน

      Naw he was just a big hammer. All muscle no brains. A brute

  • @importantname
    @importantname 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Diva General is not always best, but they are better at letting everyone know who they are. Gen. Bradley was not a Diva.

  • @atuloofau799
    @atuloofau799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not much i know about him, but Patton has been more famous.

  • @TERoss-jk9ny
    @TERoss-jk9ny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Also the guy that allowed Patton to be extinguished.

    • @DumDumHistory
      @DumDumHistory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably correctly. Patton was an aggressive commander but he was also an insubordinate egomaniac, much like Montgomery and McArthur, both of whom should really have gone the same way Patton did. His public advocacy of an attack on the Soviet Union was hopelessly unrealistic. Europe was in ruins, Britain was bankrupt and the US public just wanted the thing over with.

    • @DumDumHistory
      @DumDumHistory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That said, I do personally feel that Bradley and Eisenhower were naïve about the Soviets, and were also overcautious. Every effort should've been made to reach Prague and Vienna before the Soviets did, and the failure to do so condemned Central Europe to Stalinism.

    • @DumDumHistory
      @DumDumHistory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Nomad Vagabond Yes, I do know the history. Montgomery's operation was a disaster, but he DID nevertheless press for an assault on Berlin, much as Patton did.
      Montgomery was an outstanding trainer and organiser but his plans lacked the vital element of realism, as Market Garden so graphically showed. Patton was a brilliant operational and tactical commander, but his strategic and political competence was dubious.
      Montgomery also enjoyed the benefit of having achieved his victory at El-Alamein with plans that had been laid down by his predecessor Auchinleck, who's biography I strongly recommend.
      warfarehistorynetwork.com/2016/09/23/sir-claude-auchinleck-overshadowed-equal-to-erwin-rommel/
      Probably one of the most ill-used commanders on either side.

    • @deadandburied7626
      @deadandburied7626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Patton, like MacArthur, would have started WW3

  • @bigstyx
    @bigstyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bradley was Patton’s executive officer in North Africa and the Italian campaign. Only in Normandy was he over Patton and that because Patton couldn’t be politically correct..

    • @bigstyx
      @bigstyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Caulfield what! are you on drugs.

    • @ktheterkuceder6825
      @ktheterkuceder6825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      More like Patton was too hotheaded.

  • @xchen3079
    @xchen3079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The man was only an ordinary soldier, didn't have the quality of his jobs. The reason he was chosen was because he was not keen to take risks and easy to be controlled. He was not on the same level of Patton.

    • @elliotthancock4025
      @elliotthancock4025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You dont know much do you.IQ of 80.

    • @xchen3079
      @xchen3079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elliotthancock4025 I have never taken an IQ test, I don't know my IQ is 80 or 120. But I did get my PhD in Computing Science in two years. Tell me how many people can do that.

  • @xchen3079
    @xchen3079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He should have been under Patton not above.

    • @AlphaFlight
      @AlphaFlight หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope. Patton was more muscle than brains.

  • @deirdremauk4054
    @deirdremauk4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🖤💝💗

  • @joshrandall5297
    @joshrandall5297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just another politician. Patton was a soldier.

    • @paigetomkinson1137
      @paigetomkinson1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patton was a cartoon character of a soldier.

    • @ktheterkuceder6825
      @ktheterkuceder6825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Patton was also a drama queen.

    • @altair458
      @altair458 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paigetomkinson1137 not as big a cartoon character as montdummery

    • @altair458
      @altair458 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ktheterkuceder6825 sort of like drunken churchill and montdummery?

    • @paigetomkinson1137
      @paigetomkinson1137 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@altair458 Maybe. The more I think about it, they both could be.