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Күн бұрынBy January 1945 Audie Murphy was already a legend within the US Army. Having fought non stop since 1943, he was a highly decorated nineteen-year-old Lieutenant when on 26th January 1945 in the Colmar Pocket he earned the Medal of Honor for holding off 250 Germans for over an hour, alone.
This is the remarkable story of the most decorated US serviceman of the Second World War.
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@johnknopsnyder303 Жыл бұрын
That is a true fact but if anyone who fought in that war was to see what is going on now they would be upset to say the least it is truly sad to see where we are as a nation
@barbarasteed3966 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine those turds in Washington calling each other Hero's..not one in the bunch could carry Murphys lunch..
@PatriciaAcker-ee8of Жыл бұрын
When I see people kneeling at our star spangled banner or other patriotic things it makes me so angry. No longer do we say pledge of allegiance anymore. Such a shame it is.
@johnmyers7325 Жыл бұрын
He is truly the bravest person to survive in all the wars I've ever read about.. If only we had more men like him to guide our country out of the corruption that exists today in our government. Then America would truly be great again.
@jonnicklison449 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼thank you , how did I not know about this legend I want direct a remake of this man’s life
@prelude2pain Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was the living embodiment of how actions define who you are. The facts that he was a man of small stature and came for a poor background didn’t stop him from developing a hulking legend.
@billw7213 11 ай бұрын
He fought for communism.
@ikram2512 11 ай бұрын
@@billw7213?
@charlesthurber 10 ай бұрын
He fought 4 his life u squirrel
@berglen100 10 ай бұрын
To bad he wasn't taught by Neville Goddard.
@curtismoon5316 10 ай бұрын
@ikram2512 just a troll.
@jacobmalloy4258 Жыл бұрын
Him wanting a headstone just like the rest of his brothers is no surprise. RIP
@frederickwise5238 Жыл бұрын
In 1956 I worked with with a man who was an extra in the movie . He had been one of the German infantry attacking the Tank Destroyer. Five times he died that day in the filming. More importantly, he said Audie was a regular Joe. No pride or pretense about him. He was, truly, a hero. We were deprived of him far to early. RIP Audie.
@MarkHarrison733 Жыл бұрын
He was just one of Stalin's useful idiots.
@jamesbackman172 Жыл бұрын
RIP Audi Murphey
@lydialanata8714 11 ай бұрын
We need more men like him now! A true hero❤
@lydialanata8714 11 ай бұрын
I'm sure Audi would say, there are alot of unsung heroes like me, let's not forget them❤😢
@MarkHarrison733 10 ай бұрын
@@lydialanata8714 He saved Communism.
@bryanzam1412 Жыл бұрын
And Audie Murphy remained kind , considerate , and moral , even after the war . A truly great man will maintain who is as a man no matter the circumstances.
@defenestrationfan Жыл бұрын
There are no words to describe his humility and heroism. This should be taught in our schools.
@Jameywells777 10 ай бұрын
Yes it should.
@ericyirka684 8 ай бұрын
It was taught in my american history class, every friday our teacher would take 20 minutes and do a segment on american heroes through the years, dan daly, audie murphy, roy benevidez all kinds of men and women from american history that you dont hear about
@SunTzu2024 7 ай бұрын
unfortunately, in todays world that would not be taught. They want a world filled of weak men. storys of valor will only encourage men to fight.
@deadlyapollo 7 ай бұрын
In the US Army, he's got his own club. You can't go anywhere without hearing his name.
@leo-mf22 3 ай бұрын
@@SunTzu2024nothing says "I'm not a weak man" like the user name FKBiden666 😂😂😂 Really that triggered over a politician that it is your literal identity on YT? So strong 💪🏻 Lmao 😂😂😂
@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын
He calculated the odds and figured I've got nothing to lose, then gave it everything he had! A true soldier and hero. Blessings to Murphy family.
@nicholashodges201 Жыл бұрын
A study of interviews with CMOH Awardees shows the only thing they're thinking about is either getting home or making sure they take as many with them as they can. What's going on in their heads is alien to you unless you're a combat vet or a literal Zen master
@daveb3910 Ай бұрын
Hell yeah!
@stevenklinkhamer9069 Жыл бұрын
Sargent York in WWI & Audie Murphy in WWII are two heroes who really stand out amongst a great company of heroes back then.
@rosariodeleon541 2 ай бұрын
Desmond Doss in WW2 also
@b.thomas8926 Жыл бұрын
He did more by 19 that what hardly anyone else had done in their entire lives. Amazing.
@chrismaverick9828 Жыл бұрын
@Francis We may. unfortunately it would probably take a third World War and collapse of modern society to do it. The people of that era were hardened by the Depression and went to war with a purpose.
@mikecrooks8085 Жыл бұрын
Not having sufficient academic qualifications to hold the post-war rank of Major a review of his personnel file revealed an education far superior to anything any college could or would have provided.
@mel8517 Жыл бұрын
@@chrismaverick9828 And ifso it would finally give most ppl who never had any sense of some type of solid responsibility or true purpose.
@jason3421 Жыл бұрын
You got that right. He had more medals than anyone ever when it was all over. I believe right to this day he is still the most decorated American soldier of all time.
@Steven-tl8fs Жыл бұрын
@Francis Yea because we are not in a war dumbass. Yea great generation they brought the most deadly conflict in human history. Glad we didn't do that.
@andresdeks Жыл бұрын
When I was conscripted in 1984 our instructor used to ask us “ do you think you are Audie Murphy?” Even in South Africa he was a legend
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
LOL very good.
@KB-ke3fi Жыл бұрын
Yes sir! He's a Texan.
@br0k3nman Жыл бұрын
And now… your country has decided to support the Russians. I don’t know if you agree. I can’t say. There is no system to respect a soldier like Murphy in the Russian system. To them, as it has been proven, they are meat for a grinder with no real if positive goals to help and attacked people like Ukraine. Their people have been invaded, murdered and raped, grain and resources stolen… yet despite the mounds of evidence, you agree with truly fascist imperialist invaders or a sovereign nation…. I would hope you aren’t that type of person. Also, if you are, don’t bring whataboutism In here…
@johnwillis4706 Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was one of the finest Men to ever live. He spent time in my Father's unit during WWII. My Father told me "He was the bravest, toughest, most down to earth and friendly Man he ever had the privilege to know". Murphy was a Sargent at that time. My Dad was a Captain.
@wdoxsee Жыл бұрын
Not Andy, Audie
@xScooterAZx Жыл бұрын
Wrong name.
@johnwillis4706 Жыл бұрын
Okay grammer police. I suppose your auto-correct never changed a word without you noticing, right?, right? You never misspell?, never over look an auto correct switch? Puh-Leeese. Grow up and get a job.
@xScooterAZx Жыл бұрын
@@johnwillis4706Ahh,..I see you fixed it. Well done. (I didnt mention it first ya know.) Yup. If you're going to type someone's name do it right. If I type wrong I hope someone lets me know so I can correct it and not look foolish.I do so hate bad "grammar" and bad spelling. Oh and I am so much older than you are so I've already grown up. :}
@bigsparky8888 Жыл бұрын
AWSOME !!!!👍🇺🇸💪🙋
@stulynn2005 Жыл бұрын
I've known about Audie for fifty years and still tear up hearing the story of his spirit and courage as a young man
@williamromine5715 10 ай бұрын
I have known about him since his movie came out in 1955(I was 13 then, and am 81 now), and as with you, I tear up every time I see a video about him. He never used his Medal of Honor to advance his career. His wish for black letters on his tomb stone said everything about his modesty. He was a humble hero, doing everything he could to protect his men.
@HolgerDanske Жыл бұрын
He won every major award for bravery in the Army. Amazing
@HolgerDanske Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg That's right. I forgot about that.
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 9 ай бұрын
He is ranked 26th on list of most decorated of all wars
@MrPotatochips4 Жыл бұрын
"For the first time in three days, my feet were warm"
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
love that!
@williammorrison5678 Жыл бұрын
Only a grunt knows how good that feels
@anthonyriesner9753 Жыл бұрын
❤😊
@justinpopelka1148 Жыл бұрын
Hah!
@justinpopelka1148 Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@elizabethbaker4094 Жыл бұрын
What a remarkable honorable man. I wish we had more like him. A true hero not some athlete or do nothing politician. People today don't seem to know what a hero truly is.
@joeclayton2121 Жыл бұрын
people today are too worried about their "feelings", they aren't worthy to be in the same building with this HERO..... Semper Fi
@gogglebox2427 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDogGoesWoof69 says someone from their armchair. My late dad was a British WW2 hero, and always said, every man and boy who fought for our Freedoms were heroes. Those who sat in an Office holding Meetings about where they would place their ships and regiments, were, as those in WW1 said... "Lions led by donkeys".... "Eeyor" Tyler. A wee man sitting at a computer who probably PLAYS War Games, talking down the bravery of men who stepped forward when we needed them. 🙄
@preasail Жыл бұрын
If Dirty Donny was in WWII, he would've fought for Adolf Hitler, his idol.
@cynthiawadeson8843 Жыл бұрын
Please don't disregard our military who also put their lives and well-being on the line--weve survived til now because of them and if we survive in the future it will be because of them. We can hope that none of them earn the Congressional Medal of Honor because who would wish that on anybody, but every war ,skirmish, embassy attack, shameful withdrawal, and evacuation shows their quality and we're right to say "thank you for your service"
@Snake-ms7sj Жыл бұрын
@@preasail Always some child has to make a political TDS statement.
@Conn30Mtenor Жыл бұрын
He lived the rest of his life with profound PTSD and never considered himself a hero.
@mushroommanny Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was from my hometown - he was the same build as me - short and slender. His story inspired me to join the USMC and I served honorably until honorably discharged as a sergeant. Very glad to see something like this on youtube.
@dreamsofsnow6521 Жыл бұрын
I've commented on a couple of Audie Murphy videos , I'll do 1 more . When I was in the U.S. Army I was stationed in Germany and I was in the same unit Audie had been in B COMPANY 1/15 3RD INFANTRY. We were not reffered to as Bravo Company but as the Audie Murphy Company , whenever we saluted an Officer we would exclaim AUDIE MURPHY SIR !! In H.Q. there was also a large portrait of Audie hanging at the end of the hall , I never got tired of looking at it . His movie TO HELL AND BACK was also mandatory viewing lol. The Army has never forgotten Audie. 🇺🇸
@cferguson37 Жыл бұрын
fwiw, not sure if its music you might enjoy, but here's a song, the song that brought him to my attention, about him, using lyrics from his own poems in some cases kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKiqarCJl8iwk4E.html
@dreamsofsnow6521 Жыл бұрын
@@cferguson37 ........ thanks I'll check it out. Edit : that was excellent , never new of this song , thanks.
@monsieurcommissaire1628 Жыл бұрын
@Name Last Name -This here, folks, is proof that it's possible to be a meshugener, a putz, a schlemiel and a total schmegegge all at once!
@dreamsofsnow6521 Жыл бұрын
@Dottie Sewell ...... AMEN .
@MrBsbotto Жыл бұрын
@@monsieurcommissaire1628 Bravo! A richly deserved metaphorical slap upside the head for this Name-last-name schmuck! Actually, I agree that wars are usually started by absolute devils, but that doesn't preclude me expressing gratitude for a dedicated, selfless soldier fighting against fascists. Maybe that guy should try to get out of his own head sometimes... Have a good day, Monsieur!
@roxannaweaver2155 Жыл бұрын
I "fell in love" with Mr. Murphy when I was a little girl and saw him for the first time at the movies. The more I learned about him as I grew up, the more I loved him and the more pride I had in him and for him. It always made me cry when I heard or read about him having one of his PTSD flashbacks. When I learned that he had died I was devastated. In 1971 I was in the first year of my Navy 7 years of service and stationed at Ft. Myers, VA right next to Arlington Cemetery. He was and always will be my greatest "love" and hero in my heart. He was one of a kind.
@robertburge7582 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service 🙏 and you are not alone. He is a great role model. Rich in resolve, Valor, tenacity, grit, honor and humility.
@michaelfitzgerald434 Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment! From Texas.
@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Жыл бұрын
Hello, did you see " Destry Rides Again "?
@roxannaweaver2155 Жыл бұрын
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Destry and Destry Rides Again except Rides Again was a James Stewart movie I believe. I've watched quite a few of Mr. Murphy's movies over the years of my life but not all of them.
@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Жыл бұрын
@@roxannaweaver2155 Hello Ms. Weaver, you are correct, they are Jimmy Stewart movies. Boy, have I got a treat for you. Audie Murphy did a remake of Destry, and to tell the truth I don't know which version that I like better. I like them both. it was made in 1954. I see it is viewable by using browser address bar placing : audie murphy - destry
@Clarkie1 Жыл бұрын
The most courageous man to ever have been born. When he was asked one time "What was it like when you entered a battle?" He replied, " Whenever things got hectic and chaotic, it was during these times that things slowed down and became clear for me." Wow, amazing. When most men would panic, he was calm and confident.
@ThreeLittleBirds111 Жыл бұрын
My dad served in The Royal Canadian Navy during WW2. Audie was a living legend. The old man loved to watch Audie Murphy's movies.🇺🇸 🇨🇦 💪
@ianlamb2123 Жыл бұрын
What an absolute hero.Audie should be remembered for ever.
@alitlweird Жыл бұрын
His name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. 🐑 🩸 ✝️
@chaunceychappelle2173 Жыл бұрын
For his military service... Not the drunken, wife beater part.
@brookencraig Жыл бұрын
@@chaunceychappelle2173 Um didn't drink or beat women, but sure.
@seanbigay1042 Жыл бұрын
@@brookencraig Ignore this guy. Haters gotta hate.
@FullSugarBrah Жыл бұрын
Adolph was a neat guy.
@jerryjustice8803 Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy having the gold lettering omitted on his grave marker as an ordinary soldier and he was anything but an ordinary soldier. He was a true hero and a fine actor. His like we will probably not see again.
@cresenteayo3638 Жыл бұрын
Soldiers come and go. Their living is simple, and their life complicated. But more complicating is their experience in war years are devastating. Face to face with death. Some maybe warriors in hearts, others priests of solitude and peace-makers. Still numerous are pacifists not the kind who look for trouble. Many others prefer one-man army banzai charge into the frontline with fix biyonets. Majority do battle with technology designed to kill thousands or even millions. After all these tumultous affray called war settles the conflict peacefully when one party and the opposing side annihilated. How much war humanity to wage so that peace be attained. To the survivors in war, life is precious. To the dead only them seen the end of war, US Army General Douglas Macarthur once said of the dead soldier.
@Local_yokels_monsters_myths Жыл бұрын
Made me tear up!!!
@antonycollopy59 Жыл бұрын
AUDIE MURPHY'S LEGEND HAS BEEN INSPIRATION ALL MY LIFE..!
@mel8517 Жыл бұрын
@@cresenteayo3638 Absolute Truth!
@charlespapineau5428 Жыл бұрын
I have tears in my eyes. What an example to us all. I love the fact that he wasn't a big man. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. His heart was the size of Texas!
@ZerglingOne1 11 ай бұрын
His size was arguably an advantage. Less target to hit.
@hughbarton5743 8 ай бұрын
Well spoken. I was taught by my grandfather this very lesson. In the final accounting of things: Don't forget! It has little to do with the size and capabilities of your adversary, and every thing to do with your loyalty to your team. Thank you, sir, and a grateful thank you to all who looked at the Fascists and said, in their hearts: Not today.
@spartanswerve7575 5 ай бұрын
He’s a Texan. Size doesn’t matter.
@ddigwell Жыл бұрын
To Hell and Back was made in 10 yrs after 1LT Murphy's heroic actions at the Colmar Pocket. 10 years later and he still looked like a kid. What an amazing man to have done so much in so little time.
@renemanuel7128 Жыл бұрын
He was probably 26 when the movie released.
@MsSasha4444 Жыл бұрын
When we travelled in Europe we saw the location where he showed unbelievable courage. It really added to the reality of what he faced.
@robbes7rh Жыл бұрын
I’ve been an avid student of WW2 for 25 years and finally just came across this story. It’s apparent that Murphy had ALL the right stuff. Perhaps fearless to a fault, his bravery applied to the battle at hand and winning. He fought smart and tough as nails in the most extraordinary set of circumstances one can imagine. What kept that burning tank destroyer from exploding while he stood atop it firing the 50 cal machine gun for more than an hour only God knows. Just moments after dismounting did it finally blow suggests a transcendent instinct that we don’t often experience in ordinary life. Not everyone is cut out for a heroic performance in a deadly hail of flying hot metal, but Murphy was, and he did what no commander would order a subordinate to do, and he did it with the highest degree of tactical awareness and battlefield cunning. And after this and prior battlefield successes of a similar magnitude, he declared his proudest moment to be hearing the news the war had ended. This expresses the clearest embodiment of archetypal warrior I can think of.
@xScooterAZx Жыл бұрын
Perfectly said.
@brettimmons7844 Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@carolphillips1593 Жыл бұрын
You've never seen the movie, 'To Hell and Back'??
@robbes7rh Жыл бұрын
@@carolphillips1593 - No. I don’t like movies that depict history because the history is merely a starting point for making a movie aimed at the low common denominator of intelligence among moviegoers which makes it virtually indistinguishable from movies based upon a fictional story. Actual History is interesting but not entertaining.
@crawwwfishh3284 Жыл бұрын
He learned early in life how to shoot a gun to help feed his family and carried a heavy load with his dad gone and his mom sick. Plus his smaller brothers and sisters. I think he was a man before his time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@factsofmatter6513 Жыл бұрын
What a freaking legend. I am humbled to know such a great American has ever lived we owe these type of men everything
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy incredible Soldier and human being! My father W.A. Sherman served with Audie and spoke very highly of him!
@doctordemento965 Жыл бұрын
5'5... 112 lbs .... 17 years old. He wouldn't have even qualified for special forces now days. The story is the man... not the label.
@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji Жыл бұрын
@@doctordemento965 Sir you are so very correct - sadly! 👵🏽☝🏾✨💖✨ A man of valour who was only 5’3” and dirt poor Texan - A good man and & great soldier! R. I.P. Audie Murphy🙏🏽 🇺🇸
@crawwwfishh3284 Жыл бұрын
He was a man before his time. His dad died. His mom was sick so he use to go out with his gun and hunt for food. Then his mom died so he took his siblings to a home while he lied about his age to join the military but once in he sent his money to take care of his brothers and sisters. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@crawwwfishh3284 Жыл бұрын
@@doctordemento965 He lied about his age to join up.
@illuminem Жыл бұрын
None of us can try to be like Audie Murphy. You're either him, or you're not. He's literally one in a million.
@usunited5756 Жыл бұрын
no, we're not, but our young men can strive to be like him. To see what true courage really means.
@seanbigay1042 Жыл бұрын
@@lastfirst78 I second this statement wholeheartedly. That's the whole point of having a hero. You may not measure up to him, but you can sure try.
@Jhossack Жыл бұрын
Wow. Your not much on yourself r u.
@Jhossack Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should try harder.
@paulsuprono7225 Жыл бұрын
@@Jhossack You're . . . . 💀
@janbadinski7126 Жыл бұрын
To say Audie Murphy was a legend doesn't even begin to describe how brave and wonderful he was. May he rest in well deserved peace.❤
@RetroNBA42 Жыл бұрын
Is he in peace though
@frankierzucekjr Жыл бұрын
Amen
@frankierzucekjr Жыл бұрын
@@RetroNBA42 yes heaven is peace
@jenevivelancia3012 Жыл бұрын
Ghost of Kiev.
@justinb3209 Жыл бұрын
@@frankierzucekjr He killed dozens of people lmao, if heaven is real; Audie Murphy ain't there
@neilreid2298 Жыл бұрын
Just...wow. RIP Audie. You were really something special and an inspiration to millions.
@davegauvin7234 9 ай бұрын
But You should say, Rest in Pease. Instead of rip. That's wrong in my Heart.
@neogeo1670 4 ай бұрын
@@davegauvin7234 its peace not pease
@davegauvin7234 4 ай бұрын
@@neogeo1670 I misspelled it.
@neogeo1670 4 ай бұрын
@@davegauvin7234 sorry not meaning to be a world nazi🤣
@pattyhowell5782 Жыл бұрын
My father was honored to actually get to shake his hand. I believe it happened on his way home from the war in Korea.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was a true soldier. It's not about size but courage and heart.
@chrismaverick9828 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to figure out why they didn't need a second casket and grave for his enormous pair of bronzes.
@boxingfan4999 Жыл бұрын
He must be Capt. America.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Жыл бұрын
@@boxingfan4999 His story is better and more engaging than any comic book could ever be.
@OTDMilitaryHistory Жыл бұрын
@@elessartelcontar9415 Personified by Murphy
@raimundoqueiroz5766 Жыл бұрын
One year ago I was able to visit his memorial in Holtzwhir, Alsace, France. It was a very moving experience.
@chornk64 Жыл бұрын
And to think, he earned all those awards before he was 21. A rare and remarkable individual indeed.
@kevcaratacus9428 Жыл бұрын
He has to be one of the most well known soldiers from WW2 , I'm English and love his story , he was so young and fearless.
@jamespence9469 Жыл бұрын
In 1983 I reported for duty with the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment on Harvey Kaserne in Kitzingen, Germany. There was a company formation from Bravo Company and I thought it was rather odd that when the formation was called to attention, the unit shouted out the name of a German auto company (Audi). Of cource, my error became apparent when I was introduced to the hall of the battalion headquarters with photos and awards write ups for many of the Regiment's Medal of Honor winners. Needless to say, Audie Murphy had the central place of honor among the many honored.
@davidllewis4075 Жыл бұрын
One small thing about Murphy which is often overlooked, he really was a very good actor.
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
A lot of people would agree with you (me included) - Audie wouldn't though, he was just that kind of guy.
@Feed_The_Fink Жыл бұрын
"No name on the bullet" and "To hell and back are classics" and two of my favorites. He was also a Patriot to the end even starting a committee that pushed for Hollywood to be more positive about the USA and nothing like it is today. If it was up to Hollywood and the left Men like this would be forgotten about
@paulwojnar2291 Жыл бұрын
@@BattleGuideVT He was brilliant in Red Badge of Courage
@paulwojnar2291 Жыл бұрын
@@BattleGuideVT He was extraordinary in real life. One in a million
@ThreeLittleBirds111 Жыл бұрын
@@paulwojnar2291 An American National Treasure.....Respect from 🇨🇦
@ironmann16 Жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze how much one person, with enough courage, determination, and a bit of good luck, can accomplish so much in one short lifetime. The way he passed was very unfortunate. If ever a man had earned the right to a peaceful death, it was him.
@schuletrip Жыл бұрын
What a man, what an absolute hero. This actually brought tears to my eyes at his bravery and his selfless commitment.
@declanmcmackin4367 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching his movies as a child never knowing how much an actual he really was until recently. When you see who 19yr olds hold as role models now it's sad how society has regressed.
@darkhobo Жыл бұрын
Yeah. The boomers really let us down. Not one good role model among em... Sad really.
@slygarci6138 Жыл бұрын
@@darkhobo yo word up
@deutzallis6497 Жыл бұрын
@@darkhobo speak for yourself
@darkhobo Жыл бұрын
@@deutzallis6497 yeah, I just did. Thanks.
@xScooterAZx Жыл бұрын
@@deutzallis6497 And just who do you know what Audie did? No,wait. Let me tell you,..no one.
@darrellyoung9586 Жыл бұрын
There will never be anyone as great as Audie Murphy. He should never be forgotten.
@Cyberwolf9999 Жыл бұрын
He gave support to fellow military men, which shows he was so humble and he did not forget the ones who fought with him and suffered like he did ❤️🤗
@mmills5965 Жыл бұрын
He was a very good actor as well. He had screen presence and emitted a quiet but assured strength. I knew he had fought in the war but had no idea of his incredible bravery. Thank you so much for this video he deserves to be remembered and honoured. I wish I had the words to truly honour such a man.
@netravler1 Жыл бұрын
They don't make very many like him anymore. He was a great actor, he did a lot for veterans, and above all that he was a national hero, not only to the United States, but obviously to France and Belgium as well.
@usunited5756 Жыл бұрын
There is our 'Capt America' that should be taught to our young boys to look up to and pattern themselves after.
@jackthorton10 Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s defined “The Captain America”
@muzikizfun Жыл бұрын
They didn't make many like him even back then! The closest guy I can think of is Sgt. York of WW-1 fame.
@Straker1923 Жыл бұрын
And here in England too!
@Gary_OwenC126 Жыл бұрын
@@muzikizfun Both were great men
@alanwilson6367 Жыл бұрын
God bless Audie Murphy a member of the greatest generation. Rip Murph reunited with you’re family and comrades once more. You will never be forgotten.😢😢
@ianhenning2422 Жыл бұрын
AMEN Brother JESUS CHRIST Saves 🙏❤️🙌
@RetroNBA42 Жыл бұрын
How do you know he went there
@H8Society Жыл бұрын
@@ianhenning2422 🤣
@3peckeredgoat735 Жыл бұрын
This soldier and others like him are why we hold our military to such high esteem. Thank you to all of our soldiers for your service and sacrifice.
@samrodian919 Жыл бұрын
A very, very brave man in anyone's army. RIP Audie L. Murphy
@ralphbranham8663 Жыл бұрын
Lt. Murphy was and will always be one of my heroes and an object of awe . He was one of the reasons I tried to work as a Sgt. In the Air Force .
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
Even in the UK he is still well known - a favourite saying of non commissioned officers to new recruits who are over eager is "Who do you think you are, Audie f***ing Murphy?!"
@robertcottam8824 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Many British servicemen were inspired to serve by semi-mythical tales of derring-do. In the 1880s, it was GA Henry; later it was Kipling...
@mrlodwick Жыл бұрын
We know him as Aud in the Uk. He is like our Crazy fool Jack Churchill whom killed with a Longbow!
@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын
Audie murphy truly legendary inspiring as hell
@bear3717 Жыл бұрын
We need people like him in America and in all parts of government otherwise we could go under
@72mossy Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable man, all he achieved as a young man, very brave, deserved a longer life.
@charlesgarnier4255 11 ай бұрын
Even from outside the USA, we carry well deserved respect for this great soldier.
@dougmohr4272 Жыл бұрын
My dad was in Company A and Audie Murphy was in Company B. My dad was the first American soldier to fire a rifle across the Rhine. He was highly decorated with the Silver, Bronze Star and Croix de Guere and Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters.
@michaelwhisman 9 ай бұрын
How did he know that?? Was he at Remagen?? That is a doubtful claim.
@CGM_68 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelwhisman How rude. The allies reached the Rhine river as early as 21 November 1944. The battle of Remagen was 7 to 25 March 1945. If his Dad was with the 3rd Infantry Division then it's a plausible story. You certainly were not there, so on what grounds do you dismiss this? In Alsace the Americans had some 29,000 casualties, among them 7,000 Killed The Germans lost 23,000 casualties, up to 3,450 Killed as well as 6,800 Missing in action.
@orusandornots1915 Жыл бұрын
Dude was a real life Captain America.
@Sirruinous Жыл бұрын
Actually, yes, I believe captain america was loosely based on Lt Murphy, and if im wrong, there are certainly some large coincidences
@OTDMilitaryHistory Жыл бұрын
Captain America is the fictional Audie Murphy
@TheStockwell Жыл бұрын
@@Sirruinous No offense intended, but Murphy's heroic actions took place in January of 1945. Captain America appeared in December of 1940, a year before Pearl Harbor and America's entry into the war. 🇺🇲
@lpi8410 Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was a real hero but for a real captain america, check out the most decorated Frenchman of the first world war, Albert Roche. For example, he captured more than 1180 enemy soldiers.
@rolandhawken6628 Жыл бұрын
Yes and a very lucky Captain America
@ShadeLZST Жыл бұрын
My grandfather was one of the pallbearers who carried his casket to the plane that brought him home. He gave me his autobiography which I read twice, the local library where I live gave me the biographical book written about his life and about his passing
@gund2281 Жыл бұрын
Still one of the most decorated servicemen ever, and I can't even put in to words how much I appreciate his bravery. Then again, I feel the same way about any of our servicemen, especially those who serve in combat.
@crawwwfishh3284 Жыл бұрын
Think about if those boys could see this country now.
@jpd3484 11 ай бұрын
I echo those sentiments. However, it seems somehow in today's US military there are many who see the ones Audie Murphy were fighting as the good guys. One American politician even said recently that people like Murphy were fools for risking their lives to fight tyranny
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 9 ай бұрын
Actually Audie Murphy is ranked 26th on the most decorated of all time
@Wildkat-1 Жыл бұрын
" No greater deed shall be, when a man is willing to lay down his life for his fellow man " Semper Fi ...R I P ...Murph....!
@carolilseanne2175 Жыл бұрын
Someone was watching over this incredibly brave man.
@tjschakow Жыл бұрын
Providence, read the book to hell and back
@KB-ke3fi Жыл бұрын
The Eyes of Texas.
@fizzmoe9846 Жыл бұрын
They must’ve fell asleep at their post when his plane crashed, then.
@mel8517 Жыл бұрын
Anyone who can't see that,is blinder than a vampire Bat 🦇!
@mel8517 Жыл бұрын
Any one man versus some 250 plus socalled Kraut battalion, that is suddenly threatened by some German Panzer tanks on a one way in Blown-up Bridged Deutsch island,with no way out.Must have some higher divine faith in God-fearing purpose!Not complex rocket science,it's just that simple!
@jameskirk1928 Жыл бұрын
The HEART of Courage. R.I.P Audie
@kerrypitt9789 Жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was an honest hero. Even playing a cowboy as a hero. This was very emotional to listen to.
@ddoherty5956 Жыл бұрын
The film about him failed to truly convey how insanely brave he was.
@brindlebucker4741 Жыл бұрын
I spent 8 years in the US Army infantry- half of that in the 15th regiment in Germany. Murphy was basically a god in our unit and division. We used to always joke that you know you're a badass when they hire you to play yourself in the movie. Rock of the Marne! Can Do!
@seanbigay1042 Жыл бұрын
It gets better! Audie asked the director to TONE DOWN the action because he felt the audience MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT!
@LuciferVonCarstein Жыл бұрын
@@seanbigay1042 Actually, Audie was the director.
@seanbigay1042 Жыл бұрын
@@LuciferVonCarstein oh. Ok!
@MrReymoclif714 Жыл бұрын
We support the line! 3rd S+T,3rd Infantry! 1975.
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 9 ай бұрын
Ever hear of Col Bob Howard check him out
@whicker59 Жыл бұрын
Audie was very humble, and the quintessential definition "salt of the Earth." Too many of this Greatest Generation met unexpected early deaths by accident.
@bradsillasen1972 Жыл бұрын
What a guy! He so earned and deserved a long happy life, but was taken way to soon. With the most solemn and sincere respect no words can convey, RIP Audie.
@milfordstoner7873 Жыл бұрын
How good it would be if we had more like him today! Lived around & worked with people from that generation. Unable to find anyone that could stand with them today! The men from that time were the greatest generation !
@mel8517 Жыл бұрын
Theres a Generational Gap wedged between both elder & younger generations now that's getting wider or even further away from each other's eras in time.
@mikekelly7220 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine his reaction if faced with today's nonsense:people going nuts over personal pronouns, a president that mocks disabled people and pays hush money to prostitutes, all this woke nonsense, right-wingers calling soldiers suckers and losers....I bet he is regularly turning in his grave.
@ruudvanmanen1012 Жыл бұрын
A hero all the way and so sad that he had to go the way he went. But he will never be forgotten. R.I.P. hero! ❤❤❤❤❤
@mikekelly7220 Жыл бұрын
Imagine living through all he did and then dying in an accident. Never let it be said that life is fair.
@chrisruthford4492 Жыл бұрын
I live in the same county in Texas where he grew up. I've talked to more than one old timer that had fond memories of him. He was a really nice person and a great American.
@Tiberius_Gracchus Жыл бұрын
Super inspiring soldier. Unreal that a plane accident was what finally took him from this earth.
@andrewmiller4885 Жыл бұрын
WOW, I knew next to nothing about this man. I knew he was in movies and was some kind of a war hero. That was about it really. I am astounded as how young he was and how brave and courageous he was. What he achieved is remarkable. In addition to all that, he was also clearly, a selfless and humble man. He deserved every medal he got and more. Thank you so much for this most informative video. It was so well put together and was certainly a very emotional story of an amazing human being....... much appreciated.
@fancyultrafresh3264 Жыл бұрын
I know most of Murphy’s story and I gotta say this was a solid video man.
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rogerrendzak8055 11 ай бұрын
I was a little boy, when my Dad (an ex-navy man, during the Korean War) told me about Audie, a movie star to me, and all the metals he earned. Back then I didn't realize, Audie was the most decorated soldier, of WWll.
@donstaunch7895 Жыл бұрын
This is perhaps the highest of all medal of honors awarded. What a legendary action. He could have been awarded more for other actions he was involved in too! True soldiering!!
@brianwilliams1639 Жыл бұрын
The guy is a legend! And such an unlikely hero. Though no doubt he'd say he's just doing his job! Such an inspiration and I'm a Brit!
@michaelcanning2204 Жыл бұрын
If America had 1 Audie Murphy in Congress, we wouldn't be where we are today!
@DeclareRestore Жыл бұрын
Congress has no honor nor allegiance to America
@chadrowe8452 Жыл бұрын
If they did they would have plotted against him and had him executed
@garrickwalker1073 Жыл бұрын
Yes you would.nuff said.😅
@morci7138 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@morci7138 Жыл бұрын
@@garrickwalker1073 OK Vladimir
@QuietTiger1968 Жыл бұрын
A remarkable story of a remarkable man that your skilled story telling brought respectfully back to life. Amazing! Few men are as devotedly selfless and unequivocally brave as Audie Murphy. The world could use more men like this.
@oliverwoodcock5307 Жыл бұрын
Had the VHS of the film as a child. Took me a little while to get my head round the fact he went and did all that, survived and then played himself in a film about it all those years later! Legend is an understatement.
@argonaught5666 Жыл бұрын
When I first saw Audie as a western hero I thought him a bit unlikely. Then I learned who he was and what he'd done. And I thought, hero indeed.
@Brett33 Жыл бұрын
He definitely didn't seem like someone who could impose their will on the villains of the story, but in reality, he could do that and so much more .
@cahg3871 Жыл бұрын
The first time he tried to enlist he failed the physical he was so malnourished.After managing to gain enough weight he got his older sister to sign his enlistment papers, finally allowing him to legally join up.For a man of small stature,he had the heart of a giant.
@machonugget Жыл бұрын
Wow what an absolute legend Audie Murphy really was.. astonishing acts of bravery, unlikely to ever be seen again, his name should live on forever...
@clarencewsmith707 Жыл бұрын
god bless America and god bless mr lieutenant Murphy I always admired this man for his courageous courage during World War Two and loved all his western movies
@FalconXE302 Жыл бұрын
A true hero... from an Australian ... thank you for your service. The man was a hell of a fighter, but all he wanted was peace. As so many good people, gone far too young...
@Former11BRAVO 11 ай бұрын
It's interesting to learn Murphy's MOH action took place in January. Having seen "to Hell and Back" on TV as a kid, I assumed they'd gotten that right, at least! Audie's story is about as remarkable as can be. It's so sad he was lost at so young an age. And, my God! We need guys like him today!
@gatroy13 Жыл бұрын
A wonderful and amazing man, a real hero. To the greatest generation, he will never be forgotten. I wish his story was required reading in schools today.
@renemanuel7128 Жыл бұрын
My mother saw a photo of him in her text book at school.
@mikepech6822 Жыл бұрын
I'm Canadian. I was brought up being with nothing but respect for Canadian and American armed forces. That was in the 1950's till now. Murphy was one of my favorites. Alot of westerns. But after watching his life story, respect reached a higher height. I tried to join when 18, but medical didn't pass. Eyes and hearing didn't pass. Was pretty disappointed.
@bummpy11 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother told me about his bravery when I was a child , even in Britain he was known as a hero .
@HolgerRuneFan 11 ай бұрын
God bless Audie. My parents were of the WWII generation and I grew up with a framed photo of Audie (from the Life magazine cover) framed and hanging prominently in the living room. My mother would tell me when little, "you respect this hero and everything for which he stood!" I have never forgotten.
@frankygmanentertainment5835 Жыл бұрын
I have a feeling this channel will blow up. The videos are so high quality and informing. Please keep up the fantastic work!
@kimberlypatton205 Жыл бұрын
A superb American and he exhibits every sense of bravery it means to be so, and makes all of us in Texas bust out with pride.
@johnhenryholiday4964 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Audi.... I know you suffered from PTSD and suffered depression as well as other symptoms of PTSD.... May you rest in peace and know that your loved unconditionally.... You are surrounded by the ministering angels above....
@anncarothers4481 Жыл бұрын
Eternal Amens.
@marty01957 Жыл бұрын
Inspiring, Awe inducing and humble! Brought tears to my eyes. Rest well, Major Murphy!
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Martin
@fordprefect80 Жыл бұрын
Great video, he was one of a kind and very lucky to have survived the war. My grandfather who was a pacific war vet said he knew plenty of young men who tried to be heroes in combat and didn't make it. And plenty of guys did heroic deeds and since no one witnessed them or cared to mention them, no medals were given.
@jaymac7203 Жыл бұрын
It's so fascinating that rare people like this just come out of nowhere from time to time. Great video 😊👍
@judgeroybean6930 Жыл бұрын
I'd often read about him being the most decorated soldier of WW2 but what a courageous person and wonderful human being and so humble.
@JohnAdams-xc5yk 9 ай бұрын
Actually he was the second most decorated Gen Douglas McArthur was number one
@frankierzucekjr Жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the best stories ive ever heard, but also devastating. Both side, (all sides) casualties of war, PTSD, and just how amazing and honorable our people were back then. God bless this man and all who fought for our freedom. Im sad to have never heard about this brave man, but honored to know what he did. His family have got to be proud. Its sad that a plane crash is what ended his legendary life. Great job telling his story bud and thanks for sharing
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Frankie, really glad you enjoyed it!
@robs4988 Жыл бұрын
God bless this man and all who fought for our freedom. Are you nuts? Freedom had nothing to do with it. It was all about making money. The Kennedy's made a fortune from WW2 while supporting the axis powers.
@terryeustice5399 11 ай бұрын
His story is the most amazing in history. And his story was unbelievable. So glad to have the facts.poor guy had ptsd. And when the I heard of his death in the plane crash. Was crushing and he was so young when he did all this. Never has there been a man like him. And loved watching all his movies. RIP soldier Murphy. Thank you for sharing this.❤️💯👍👊
@royboy9361 Жыл бұрын
Some had greater heroics, but in my opinion, they were all heroes, right down to the clerics and cooks. Audie Murphy was on a different level, a shopping cart couldn’t carry his balls.
@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@jimlobley5587 Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree anyone going to war are all heroes
@516Mel Жыл бұрын
Audie had Bowling balls for balls
@maingate7672 Жыл бұрын
@@516Mel: According to the Germans, he had wrecking balls for balls! Lol!
@516Mel Жыл бұрын
@@maingate7672 haha Yea he was a badass
@6412mars Жыл бұрын
Sir..That was a fabulous description of events! The use of modern technology with placement of soldiers and equipment is awesome..I couldn't hit the like and subscribe buttons fast enough..well done sir!
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much indeed - more to come soon :)
@jacobcreech4382 Жыл бұрын
@@BattleGuideVT just echoing the above comment. Very well done. Instant subscribe. Look forward to more of your content in the future.
@BattleGuideVT Жыл бұрын
@@jacobcreech4382 Thank you very much Jacob we appreciate your support!
@literallyshaking8019 Жыл бұрын
“…and for the first time in three days, my feet were warm.” Good lord that is so badass.
@cubbypilot6530 Жыл бұрын
I read his memoir "To Hell and Back" which belonged to our brigade commander COL Freddie Adams, swiped (then returned) it from his office conference table in 2020. What an incredible individual he was. An inspiration to those who are told they're "not enough" for their dreams.
@mccoy4984 Жыл бұрын
I really, really enjoyed this video. It allowed me to visualize what actually happened on that memorable day when Murphy earned his Medal of Honor.
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