BAR Combat: Fighting With The Iconic Weapon of WWII

BAR Combat: Fighting With The Iconic Weapon of WWII | Ernest Mogor

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Ernerst "Ernie" Mogor originally wanted to enlist in the U.S. Navy like his brother, but was denied when he found out he was colorblind. Instead he would join the U.S. Army and begin his training as part of the 76th Infantry Division. Although Mogor originally trained with the M1 Garand, he was designated to carry the Browning Automatic Rifle for his unit, a weapon that he quickly fell in love with.
In early 1945, Mogor along with the 76th would enter combat crossing the Sauer and Moselle Rivers in the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg. The river crossing was met with heavy German resistance and give Mogor his first taste of combat.
Mogor would spend 3-months in combat as the Allies broke through the Siegfried Line. While on the banks of the Rhine River a German Sniper shot Mogor. The bullet passed through Mogor's friend before entering his body, both men survived the war.
Interview recorded on May 26, 2024
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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@americanveteranscenter 3 күн бұрын

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@SavageAirguns 3 күн бұрын

"We did what we had to do and I did what I had to do." Thank you for that.

@sumbody126 3 күн бұрын

This channel is gold man these men don’t last forever and their stories are our future legends they were the best generation they stepped up and did what men now wouldn’t dare

@piledaddytv 3 күн бұрын

Yea I love this channel and the stories of these brave men 🫡

@bigdarby2830 3 күн бұрын

I mean these men wouldn’t have either hadn’t they been drafted. That doesn’t make them any less of the heroes they are. Many times it’s being forced into a situation that forges a hero.

@maxsparks5183 3 күн бұрын

Best generation? No! I watched my brothers and sisters do the same things in Viet Nam, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan…… ALL SUCH WARRIORS DESERVE IUR RESPECT AND ADMIRATION. To elevate one group above the others based simply on the fact that they served in a particular war is just wrong. Our veterans deserve better than that. 🇺🇸

@carlosdew1351 3 күн бұрын

Very well said.@@maxsparks5183

@patrickrose1221 3 күн бұрын

We won't see their like again 😢, what have we done with their legacy eh 🙄. When I was a young coal miner, many of the older boys had been through it. Wisdom like you've never heard it before, fair play ❤️

@johncurtis6815 3 күн бұрын

Mr. Mogor, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you did to liberate Europe from the Nazis. I am forever grateful to you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you sir!

@davidgarbersr.8065 3 күн бұрын

It's nice to read post like yours.

@johncurtis6815 2 күн бұрын

@@davidgarbersr.8065 thank you David. I absolutely mean every word. I’d rather shake this man’s hand, look him in the eye and tell him how grateful I am for his service over any celebrity, politician, etc.

@krwada 3 күн бұрын

If I could give this a 10+ thumbs up, I would. I am grateful for all US veterans in all branches of service. I am grateful for the people who have stood up and served our country to keep our freedoms and way of life.

@andrewwebb-trezzi2422 3 күн бұрын

“I loved it, and it loved me”

@SunnyIlha 3 күн бұрын

"that thing saved my life"

@glennbrymer4065 2 күн бұрын

Salute to you Sir! From another veteran. I joined the US Army in 1969 because of what you World War 2 men did to win that war. God bless you all.

@NemanorTheAlmighty 3 күн бұрын

It doesn't feel real that we're about to lose all of the ww2 veterans, hopefully America can figure out that Ameirca is worth the trouble

@gregoryv.zimansr4031 3 күн бұрын

God bless all veterans. Keep getting their stories so they won't be forgotten. RIP

@PowertotheHIGHIQPeople 3 күн бұрын

We already know it’s worth it..whether you do or not

@boldvisionmedia431 Күн бұрын

They wont

@rickskellig4652 3 күн бұрын

That's so sad that his friend died on his very first day of combat at just 19 years old 😢😢 It took so much sacrifice to beat such a terrible evil

@Dwatts24111 3 күн бұрын

Hats off to every soldier that has sacrificed their lives for others. Thank you and God Bless. ❤❤❤❤

@sydneyjames2705 3 күн бұрын

Your generation is what we should be listening to ...to fire an BAR in anger requires guts ....salute and carry on sir

@steventeter3332 Күн бұрын

Fellow I worked with carried the BAR in WWII & KOREA. Rex said they always paired the BAR with a smaller man because he was a smaller target.

@xvsj5833 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice to serve our country ❤🇺🇸

@exstacc1886 3 күн бұрын

I'm amazed that this interview was recorded less than a month ago. I'm genuinely so happy that there's still so many veterans willing to share their experience with us, even with them all passing away in the next few years.

@Onlyusemesuede 3 күн бұрын

I saw BAR and I was immediately interested!

@wildcat8598 3 күн бұрын

I’ve always wanted a Browning Automatic. My favorite classic firearm. Even more than the Thompson. I like the Thompson’s ammo capacity but that B.A.R. round is a true knockdown powerful round. Thank you Sir for sharing your story with us. God bless you and I hope the rest of your days are great ones spent in peace. I often think about 18-19 year old kids from the greatest generation as well as my generation who were graduating or seniors in high school when 9/11 happened and a lot of that generation who answered the call and 18-19 year olds of today. How different our country is. I can only imagine this gentleman has got to be heartbroken knowing he fought for his country just to see it being actively ruined these days. If we don’t change the country for the better for ourselves, we should do it for guys like this Man. For our children and future generations. Gotta step up Men the time is now.

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

Its basically the model 8 Belgium Browning . Later the model 81 . The BAR was 30 06 . Its chambered in a multitude of different rounds including .300 savage .

@edm240b9 2 күн бұрын

Belmont Firing Range in Belmont, NH. They have an M1918A2 BAR to rent.

@EchoLeague2 Күн бұрын

The Germans knew and feared the BAR. Heard a story from a German veteran who said near Bastogne they avoided a group of Americans solely off the fact that they had seen that the Americans had 3 autorifles (BARs) and a browning.

@dkcorderoyximenez3382 3 күн бұрын

Mr. Mogor, You are 30 years my senior...having listened to your story, I now have more courage to face the unknown future...I am glad we both speak to God...He delivers... May God richly bless you sir...until Valhalla... Warmest regards, A Navy Vet

@jessewrites17792 3 күн бұрын

I love this man. 🇬🇧

@charleschandler9855 3 күн бұрын

An American icon, and a hero. God bless you, sir.

@gregorydahlen2103 3 күн бұрын

"To either take them as prisoner.... or whatever." - 98 years old, almost 80 years after the combat and still hard to discuss.

@johndyson4109 3 күн бұрын

THANK YOU ERNEST! You are a brave man.. My brother was in the NAVY and passed all his tests to be a CHIEF and they refused him because he was COLOR BLIND!

@gemleollc4755 3 күн бұрын

You can tell this man had no problems using the big BAR. Look at the shirt he’s wearing, and think about the size of the young man who lived in it - monster!

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

Ya we tend to loose a little mass with age my friend . Sharp eye !

@ShapdCrusadr 3 күн бұрын

My grandpa was in the Army in World War II and also was in the Korean War as well. Before his passing he let me hold his M1 rifle and must say I was shocked how heavy it felt in the hand.

@ellieprice363 3 күн бұрын

The M1 rifle weighed about 9 1/2 lbs and fired an 8 round clip of 30mm ammunition. The M1 Carbine was lighter and shorter and fired the same ammunition.

@paulbarlow8286 3 күн бұрын

@@ellieprice363 M1 Garand is chambered in 30-06 or .30 cal. Some tanker models fired .308 cal. The carbine is also .30 cal. but fires a different round.. Honest typo. Take care...

@kdtrimble 3 күн бұрын

@@paulbarlow8286 I have an M1 Garand and a few Japanese Arisakas. The M1 is a beast. In the Korean war they gave the South Koreans the M1. When you see someone beating a guy over the head with the M1 it's effective. The Japanese Arisakas sound like pop guns but the M1 is for real like you said, 30-06. Watch Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima as well as the Korean film Taegukgi which has English subtitles.

@TheVIdeosOnly 3 күн бұрын

@@ellieprice363.30-06 and .30 carbine are extremely different both in terms of ballistics and power. For reference, .30-06 carries about 3x (or more) as much muzzle energy and 2x as much velocity. The .30 caliber measurement only refers to the diameter of the bullet.

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

@@TheVIdeosOnlymy uncle had both , and a welrod ,and gyro rocket . He was in the jungle when first special ops were slaughtered on the beach due to bad upper echelon management .

@markshaw3219 3 күн бұрын

WOW!! RESPECT!!! 98 years old,,,?? His mind is still sharp!! Thank you Sir!!

@RussellFlynnPhotography-bq8kh 3 күн бұрын

*_John Browning_*_ (BAR inventor) and _*_John Thompson_*_ (.45 ACP sub-machine gun inventor) where two American heroes that saves countless lives!_

@russ254 3 күн бұрын

USA, that’s where.

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

Neat little story of how they kept John in prison until he released the patent on the BAR . Bas ass rifle .

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

My brother has a hand made .22 by JB . Before he even had stamps . The initials are hand chiseled .

@geoffthornton9004 3 күн бұрын

What a WONDERFUL man!! And thank you for recording these interviews.

@simonerridge4110 3 күн бұрын

This channel is fascinating, sobering, and humbling. My grandad was a tanker in various theatres including north africa (desert rats). I was always fascinated as a kid by his war stories. I wish i could have recorded them.

@TheGainfather 3 күн бұрын

What an amazing story. God bless those that lived and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. They all paid a price. 🙏

@davehiggins5903 3 күн бұрын

All I can say is wow. American hero greatest generation. Thank you sir for our frredom

@ReaperRestorations Күн бұрын

Watching this while deployed. Thank you sir for reminding me why i'm doing this. thank you for your service brother

@user-tv3hg8mq2j 3 күн бұрын

We are honored to hear your voice and story. God blessed you and sustained you and may He continue to do so.

@stevemuldoon9451 2 күн бұрын

I see your rifle company pin on your hat. That's what my dad was in. He was an "old man" of 25. He lasted a week, then got hit by artillery. I have great respect for you and your generation. Thank you for your service.

@APB3992 Күн бұрын

My grandfather used a BAR during WW2 in the Pacific. He didn't talk much about it but what he did say it saved his life quite alot

@PowertotheHIGHIQPeople 3 күн бұрын

I’ve loved all these guys and their stories of heroism..it’s sad there aren’t many left

@derekcombs6497 3 күн бұрын

My great grandfather carried a BAR he had a very similar outlook of the weapon

@chrisalbrecht2894 3 күн бұрын

Quite the psychological difference it can make carrying a weapon like that. Funny how many share the same sentiment, yet in reality they were no safer than their fellow rifleman.

@14goldmedals Күн бұрын

@@chrisalbrecht2894in fact the Japanese snipers were told to get the BAR man as quick as possible, second was the Human Zippo, flame thrower guys then concentrate on the rest.

@Dracsmolar Күн бұрын

When I went to work there were many veterans of WW2 and Korea at the place of employment,and at that time they were far enough removed from those conflicts that they were willing to talk about their experiences and answer most questions. I felt honored that they would talk with me and tell their stories.

@badboybootz8 3 күн бұрын

98 wow. He's in great shape

@ralphwatten2426 3 күн бұрын

Between the BAR and the M-1 Garand any world war 2 enemy would be outgunned if the weapons could be kept fed. Thanks Mr. Mogor for keeping us free.

@augustusbus5344 Күн бұрын

Thank you so much for making these videos never stop

@aboynamedthump 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifices, services, and valor!

@rodgerhatfield3068 3 күн бұрын

What an amazing group of brave men and women. I am sooooo thankful for their sacrifices. We were represented by the BEST!!!

@victorocallaghan6791 3 күн бұрын

I met Ernest in Bastogne last December. It was a privilege to meet him.

@oliviaa_howell 3 күн бұрын

He is part of the best generation this country has ever seen. God bless this man ❤

@robertengland8769 Күн бұрын

People nowadays can learn from this man, and those like him. Thanks for your service, sir.

@davidgarbersr.8065 3 күн бұрын

God bless those Vets. All Vetrans. They were just kids. Saying thank you is such an understatement. My Dad served on the South Dakota during the war. Years later, us kids figured out why he, at times would wake us with him yelling and screaming. We just didn't know. May him and all those fellow Vets rest in peace til the end of time.

@shawntailor5485 3 күн бұрын

My pa spent 5 years in body casts , we'd gen he woke up screaming the whole house went into action getting heat on his back and legs with an old iron and towels because it was all we had that helped .

@cody33rd3rd7 3 күн бұрын

I can listen to the guys all day long I can't get enough of this channel these guys where a different breed greatest generation bar none 💯

@ethaneddy4485 Күн бұрын

It was an absolute honor to meet Ernie in East Boston back in 2023. To sit down and listen to his story and share a beer with him was like talking with a superhero.

@raverjames 3 күн бұрын

Truly the greatest generation!

@Shiroyasha2397 3 күн бұрын

He is such a joy to listen to!

@308driver 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service Sir! Peace be with you!

@GroovesAndLands 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for stepping up and doing what needed done, Ernie. Blessings of peace and love.

@nailedt0thecr0ss 3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your service sir!

@mojo88bassandbourbon72 3 күн бұрын

My Pap would tell me stories about the war I remember him telling me "hit the ground " specifically .... respect to this soldier ...we live free because of their sacrifices and those who never made it home thank you sir

@kengrimsley4172 2 күн бұрын

Living Legend. I dare anyone to call this warrior a "sucker" or a "loser". This man is an actual patriot.

@carlost856 2 күн бұрын

That's just the one politician who did that.

@warrickbamford9902 2 күн бұрын

I wish more of today's generation watched the story of hero's Looe Ernest Mogor, we would love in a different world.

@tbt311 3 күн бұрын

Thank You for you're service sir!

@dennyray21 2 күн бұрын

These guys will always be what America is about. Thank you sir for your service to our country.

@bobrunge7594 2 күн бұрын

I fired a BAR when I was in the Navy. I grabbed the small wooden stock under the barrel to take out the clip. My thumb slipped and touched the barrel. It instantly burned my thumbprint off when my thumb touched, it was so hot. You didn’t aim that rifle. You sprayed with it, standing into the recoil or it would knock you over.

@mark-ib7sz 3 күн бұрын

What a amazing human being !! Thank you for the service sir.

@roelofvanijken829 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service and testimony. God bless you! Warmest regards from Germany.

@jmace1957 2 күн бұрын

My Dad was also in the 76th ID and joined at the same time as the man in this video, at the crossing of the Sauer River. He carried a BAR for the last 5 months of the war in Europe. He said the BAR was normally carried by the bigger guys. My Dad was 5'11" and 190 pounds, which was big in those days. He hated the weight and immediately took off the carry handle and bipod. He carried bandoliers of ammo Pancho Villa-style criss-crossed across his chest. He said you normally shot 3 round bursts rather than long ones. For controllability, but also because the Germans always went after the automatic weapons first. He could tell you the serial number of the BAR he carried until his dying day at age 90. He said there was nothing worse than being shelled, but snipers scared him to death. My Dad made it through the war only wounded once (minor headwound) in Jena, Germany. Ended the war in Czechoslovakia, and they pulled back to Chemnitz, Germany after the armistice.

@haroldnunez5973 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service...you are a Brave Hero in my eyes...I'm glad you made it home to tell us your story...I will never forget it

@PER5Y 3 күн бұрын

The guy off camera, asking the questions sounds exactly like what I'd expect a war bonds salesman to sound like ! Similar to the vault salesman from Fallout 4 !

@TheSoupShow_ 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for starting this channel APPRECIATE EVERY SOLDIERS ON HERE !! GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU DEARLY FOR YOUR SERVICE‼️

@hangin-in-thereawesome4245 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service! You deserve any and everything you have gotten over the years! Just a young man right out of HS! Thank you again! 🇺🇸

@zororosario 3 күн бұрын

That Browning Automatic Rifle is a force to be reckoned with, a masterpiece for it's time. Thanks Cheers

@coreyedwards187 Күн бұрын

Great interview. Mr. Mogor, you're a damn good man. Proud of you, Sir.

@wafflez-man-1995 3 күн бұрын

Watching this was great. Sir thank you. I was happy to hear when he said he lived his life.

@joelpierce3940 2 күн бұрын

Think You sir and all your brothers! Those of the Greatest Generation are Golden!

@Gleichtritt Күн бұрын

Thank you Sir, for your help to free us from tyrany. I was born 50 years after the war, but I owe it to people like you as well, to live a decent life now.

@ronaldmoravec2692 3 күн бұрын

When my neighbor friend was in Europe during WW2 , army g2, the BAR was his favorite

@Rustebadge 3 күн бұрын

I own a NESA BAR and love it. I'm sure it doesn't love me that way yours did but I cherish it dearly.

@steveww1507 3 күн бұрын

Thank you, Sir and God bless you .

@reYouMad 3 күн бұрын

98 years and sharp as a knife. Maybe its time for me to do my prayers too. Thank you for your service sir ❤️ much love from the Netherlands.

@TandDAutomotive82 2 күн бұрын

Priceless interviews

@marantz7783 3 күн бұрын

God Bless you Sir!!

@xyzcrysis948 Күн бұрын

Thank you for your service sir.

@busterdog321 2 күн бұрын

The BAR gets a lot of negative comments being "antiquated" by 1941 compared to some other LMGs at the time. But the production numbers and logistics behind it, followed by the tactics of basing MGs in a SBF role rather than the Germans basing theirs as the main effort, then the fact that we were the only country with a semi-auto service rifle gave the Americans a huge fire advantage over the Axis. It was updated later by other countries or companies and used until the 1960s but when it was walking and talking it was definitely enough to get the job done. I love my 1918A3 she RUNS

@slaughterhouse5585 3 күн бұрын

The Greatest Generation, indeed. God bless this man and all the others like him.

@jamesa702 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences and for your great sacrifice Ernie.

@johngrogan7585 3 күн бұрын

Thank you Sir

@ticket2space 2 күн бұрын

Holy cow. I love this guys attitude when talking about the BAR. I didnt know back in the day every man was his own ordinance team or whatever its called. Im pretty sure these days theres designated teams to deal with mines and what not. Here this guy is on his hands and knees probing with a dang bayonet! What a guy

@patrickrose1221 3 күн бұрын

Thank you Ernest, God bless thee and thine ❤️🕊️

@FrankeeLee223 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service sir

@offcenterforge1098 3 күн бұрын

Thank you, wonderful story!

@xiii_luffy8241 3 күн бұрын

please do longer interviews!!!

@gordonhall9871 3 күн бұрын

great video

@Jack_Rabbit17 3 күн бұрын

They are the Greatest Generation, not for their accomplishments yet for their sacrifice. Everyone sacrificed something, far too many gave too much.

@haroldadkins770 2 күн бұрын

Thank you sir and may God richly bless you

@dangsJ 2 күн бұрын

Please continue to find these outstanding brave soldiers so we can learn of their sacrifices. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

@SunnyIlha 3 күн бұрын

Remember everyone. The gentleman Veteran is describing how it *was* , not how it is. He is recanting what *was* , not what is. His lesson to us all is for us to never to go through what he went through. However he reminds us nevertheless, to be proud to serve Duty to your Country, your Home, to always step forward.

@seanshay998 3 күн бұрын

My grandfather and grandmother both served in WW2. I remember seeing the photos of them in uniform overseas. Our greatest generation. The weak generation now has no clue about what sacrifice and service is. We lose more of our veterans from this generation daily and soon, they will all be gone. Their stories of sacrifice need to be told, and respected

@TheSpritz0 13 сағат бұрын

My Great Uncle fought in the Canadian Army in WW2 in Italy and later in Netherlands. He absolutely had the same opinion about the BREN gun, saying how accurate it was on short bursts!!