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@jackma98165 жыл бұрын
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@jayluis1895 жыл бұрын
Can you do Sigmund Freud?
@thedragon53675 жыл бұрын
Please do John Dee next 😊
@phillipcurrey69615 жыл бұрын
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@PsRohrbaugh5 жыл бұрын
I hope you are getting good money for this sponsorship. Your videos are very professional, and these solicitations for a video-game are a very jarring interruption in content that could otherwise be used in an instructional setting.
@JoJoJoker5 жыл бұрын
Audie was one hell of a guy. He did a lot of good by bringing awareness to soldiers’ PTSD.
@ramonboyd14355 жыл бұрын
Joel D I have a ?? For you, please answer. Why did you say he brought awearness to PSD? He died early around 54 yrs. 5hey didn't know about that back then, do you know in WWar1 around 50,000-80,000 soilders got exacuted by fire squad in WW2 around 40,000. They had PSD,or shell shocked to them it was cowarded in line if duty in the face of the Enemy, Ecspecialy in WW1 they fought like it was 19th century charging men dug in with machine gun fire wiping them out!! Some real coward officer giving orders 20 miles from the front drinking Tea not knowing what's going on. They were still actually using Calvery on horseback charging multi machine gun emplacements the 1st 6mths of battle both sides France& Germany lost 1 million men each, England(Canada, NewZealand, Russia, Turkey (Ottaman Empire) (Austria/Hungry) lost another million again still fight 19th century tactics against 20 century Tech. The idiot Generals & officers should be the ones in fire squad
@TheDoctor12255 жыл бұрын
Joel D he did indeed. I don't know what Ramon is ranting about (I suspect that he doesn't either) but if anyone else has questions, doing something as simple as looking up "Audie Murphy speaks out PTSD" or the like will uncover numerous accounts that refer to him "breaking the taboo" of the time and advocating that the USA and the military spend more time and money on studying the emotional effects of war itself on the soldiers. The fact that we now call it PTSD makes no difference in what Audie Murphy was speaking about, or why, any more than the fact that what was once called "Trench foot" is now called "immersion foot syndrome." Well said, Joel, and spot on.
@JoJoJoker5 жыл бұрын
TheDoctor1225 thanks!
@UlfhedinnNorsk5 жыл бұрын
Ramon Boyd Let me ask you. Are you an infantry soldier who served in US military and seen combat?
@UlfhedinnNorsk5 жыл бұрын
Joel D Agreed! Its amazing how people who haven’t served a day in their life or seen combat, try to pontificate about contributions some made in this field.
@gregzwk92844 жыл бұрын
I'm from holtzwihr the French village and there is a monument raised to his honor where the action took place. My grandfather was a child at this time and told me that all the village was liberated earlier thanks to his deeds.
@ThomasShelby-uq8cz3 жыл бұрын
This is the best comment 👍🏻 I would love to go there
@starcityrc32982 жыл бұрын
@King Royal What? Germany literally invaded through the Ardennes. That is how they were able to beat the maginot line. France definitely didn't invade first
@BlueRidgeBubble2 жыл бұрын
@@starcityrc3298 he comes from a different timeline How he's crossing the barrier and communicating with us must be some esoteric Nazi technology from the timeline they won the war
@6offdutyninjasN1 Жыл бұрын
That's so awesome to hear this
@afrikasmith10495 жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy is the real life Captain America without super steroids when you think about it.
@davidjones3414 жыл бұрын
Nah he's even better Captain Texas
@davidjones3414 жыл бұрын
@aranphor I do believe in America I'm just saying since he's Texan He'd be Captain Texas although Captain America represents all 50 States P.S I'm Texan that's all.
@niallhumphreys69184 жыл бұрын
Afrika Smith they were both Irish American
@rojardakar13134 жыл бұрын
Gust discovered him ! We need more like “this MAN!
@coltentyra3774 жыл бұрын
He’s my great uncle my family says
@brentgranger78565 жыл бұрын
I remember getting 100% on "Medal of Honor: Frontline" got you an achievement called "You're still not as tough as Audie Murphy!" No, I never will be!
@brentgranger78565 жыл бұрын
@JohnnyGotHisGun The Playstation 3 version of "Medal of Honor" featured a remastered version of "Medal of Honor: Frontline" with trophies. I hope that answers your questions.
@ilimitadouc5 жыл бұрын
@@brentgranger7856 Yeah played it on the hardest difficulty, its a spawnfest with stupid controls still its fun
@oftenwrong.4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!! I’m not worthy to polish his boots
@somedude48054 жыл бұрын
Few men ever are. Certainly not I.
@AlexKS19923 жыл бұрын
The only three Americans that come close to Audie Murphy are Chesty Puller, Alvin York and Roy Benavidez.
@DarkRonnie5 жыл бұрын
As far as i understand it, children who has had a lot of responsibility towards younger siblings, make better soldiers, since they have a tendency to "adobt" their squad mates as extended family, and thus show much greater bravery and focus because they want to protect everyone. Audie seems like the perfect example of this
@jaybee92695 жыл бұрын
DarkRonnie >> The British actually found this was a common characteristic of those decorated with the VC, as well.
@timothywells39085 жыл бұрын
Jay Bee do either of the two of you watch lindybiege he did a video regarding this people who do tend to kill in combat are more likely to have the same outlook for their squad as they do their siblings or they’re psycho paths. Most soldiers have a hard time killing in war.
@mikes69705 жыл бұрын
So true .... have you ever read .. mark of the lion .. charles upham ... NZer .. VC and bar .. which is a double VC .. only combat soldier to win 2 VCs .. second vc was for 2actions in which he could have won a vc for each action .. but already having one it would of been unpresidented .... was a NZ south island farmer ... hated the attention and the pom and ceromony of it all ....
@jaybee92695 жыл бұрын
Timothy Wells >> Yes I did see the Lindybeige video! Gotta say I think my favorite work of his is about Admiral Sir Sidney Smith. Unless memory fails it’s called Napoleon’s Foe(?). Or maybe nemesis. Great video either way, I’d never heard of the man.
@lestermount32874 жыл бұрын
in combat all your fellow members become your family often for the rest of your life.
@Luubelaar5 жыл бұрын
One interesting fact about the movie "To hell and back" ... they toned down some of his achievements because it was deemed "too far fetched" for the audience to believe. He was one helluva badass.
@lestermount32874 жыл бұрын
I read his book in his school and the library had it under Fiction, which it was not.
@blaznskais20484 жыл бұрын
Same with guy from hacksaw ridge
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
@@blaznskais2048 that's NOTHING
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
@@lestermount3287 that's NOTHING
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
And that's NOTHING
@johnwilliamson22765 жыл бұрын
He has been my personal hero most of my 70 years. God Bless his memory.
@liammurphy27254 жыл бұрын
Every boy should have a personal hero. You had a Great One.
@roxannaweaver21554 жыл бұрын
He's been mine too. I practically worshiped him as a young girl. I think the first movie of his that I saw was The Red Badge of Courage. My favorites still is Seven Ways From Sundown and Destry.
@samuellennon19844 жыл бұрын
You're very tech savvy for a 71yr old. Good on ya.. I'm 25. And drunk. I hope. You live a long life. 🙂
@robdeskrd4 жыл бұрын
Good morning John Williamson, I have in course of my life been eager student of history and though not of people now seem notice it the people of that time were unsuspecting Titans in so respects; Einstein, Bohr, Rutherford, Oppenheimer, Churchill, Patton, McArthur, Eisenhower &, Murphy are great names amongst a generation of greatness that even redefined our understanding of human evil...... The men & women of that era accomplished so many new & amazing things, they did the math that built atomic bombs with pen & paper at a time when radios had not yet been displaced by television! I personally have always found the life of Julius Caesar & his nephew Augustus particularly inspiring- Julius Caesar never lost a battle and while the story of how & why he ended the costal pirate bands at that time is remarkable the culmination of his great campaign against the Guals is truly legendary- he had their leader Vercingetorix & his army trapped in a fortress surrounded by his legions when a second Gualic army larger than the Roman force came to rescue their king and surrounded the Romans. Caesar simply split his force in half and fought 2 battles personally leading the reenforcement at any break in lines. He not only won both battles, he brought back Vercingetorix alive in his armor & chains to be the cherry on top of his triumphal march through Rome....... His successor August was also a great military commander but his true brilliance was in governance- Octavian was so effective & beloved for his benevolent leadership of Rome the senate moved to declare him a living god but he flatly refused so the senate Augustus. In his own words describing his accomplishments as Emperor he said "I found Rome a city of wood but left it a city of marble", he had avenged all of the betrayers of his uncle, He had defeated utterly the military superpowers of is time at the Battle of Actium but what he was proud of is what he had built for his people........ I have the same birthday as Augustus which I think is very cool.
@tikitavi71203 жыл бұрын
Could not pick a better one.
@mindeloman5 жыл бұрын
"They were singing in French, but the melody was freedom......any American could understand that." - audie murphy
@striker15535 жыл бұрын
"Crosses grow on Anzio Where no soldiers sleep And where hell is six feet deep That death does wait There's no debate So charge and attack Going to hell and back".
@mrdoge95085 жыл бұрын
*sabaton intensifies*
@DC-ru5xz5 жыл бұрын
A man of the 15th A man of can do Friends fall around him and yet he cane through Let them fall face down if they must die Making it easier to say goodbye!
@antonchigurh29305 жыл бұрын
All Along The Shore Where Cannons Still Roar
@davidgee64524 жыл бұрын
Where this from??
@billieeilishisanuzbeksupre87494 жыл бұрын
@@davidgee6452 To Hell and Back by Sabaton
@davidchrysostom6955 жыл бұрын
The real Captain America
@ramonboyd14355 жыл бұрын
We all know Germany did far more& worser crimes before & after the war they killed nearly 15million people because of there religion or Ethnic back grounds, Handicaps They should of had them working more & spread them out in the Army in stead of killing them! 15 million I would of put 3-5 million in army then 10 million working they only used 2-3 million working but starved, beat them to death. A worker with food in belly works better & longer then a starved one
@Masterhitman9355 жыл бұрын
Ramon Boyd while fearing getting carpet bomb by all major allies nation.
@loriemmett55775 жыл бұрын
David Chrysostom, I definitely agree!!
@TheDoctor12255 жыл бұрын
@GazB85 He was ranting up top about World War I in response to another comment. I have no clue what he's on about and I suspect he doesn't either.
@TheKoolbraider5 жыл бұрын
@@ramonboyd1435 But you don't need to waste food on "disposable" workers. The Nazi's point of view was colored by their view that they, and they alone, were worth while.
@ArvelCrynyd2 жыл бұрын
A short man from Texas A man of the wild Thrown into combat Where bodies lie piled Hides his emotions His blood’s running cold Just like his victories His story unfolds Bright, a white light If there be any glory in war Let it rest on men like him Dead men will never come back…
@iwannabeadored69420 Жыл бұрын
Did you write thîs?
@HM4Hill Жыл бұрын
@@iwannabeadored69420 its a song by Sabaton that was made in his honor
@warmaster354410 ай бұрын
Crosses grow on Anzio Where no soldiers sleep And where hell’s six feet deep That death does wait There’s no debate So charge and attack Going to Hell and Back A man of the 15th A man of Can Do Friends fall around him And yet he came through Let them fall face down If they must die Making it easier To say goodbye Bright A white light If there’d be, Any glory in war Let it rest On men like him Who went to Hell and came back
@juliansr709 ай бұрын
Love that bro
@juliansr709 ай бұрын
Fuckin expert. Nuff said
@tuckerrobbins95924 жыл бұрын
The craziest part is, he was only a kid during his entire combat experience. He lived through more than a lifetime of violence and death, all while still becoming a man.
@Schmidty15 жыл бұрын
"To hell and back" by Sabaton! Audie is a legend!
@roxannemoser5 жыл бұрын
Audie was an ass
@ibbi324 жыл бұрын
A short man from Texas
@Legitpenguins993 жыл бұрын
@@roxannemoser that "ass" accomplished more in 2 years than you will accomplish in your entire life.
@jurrehuizinga71365 ай бұрын
@@ibbi32a man of the wild
@tommcdonald18735 жыл бұрын
Audie's gravesite at Arlington is the only gravesite other than JFK's that has a concrete approach, this is due to the erosion from all of those who came to pay their respects. The true measure of a man is what they do when their back is against an insurmountable challenge. Audie did that again and again through his life. BTW Sabaton did a great tribute to him as well; named, rightly so, "To Hell and Back."
@garypender94594 жыл бұрын
Tom McDonald I visit Audie’s grave when in DC, always leave flowers and US flag, he’s right next to the tomb of unknown soldier. Audie was a TRUE hero, and lived with PTS all his life! He wanted to attend West Point, but do to his many war wounds, was not accepted! Another great example of the “Greatest Generation”!
@darlenegorcyca46773 жыл бұрын
I was privileged to visit Audie Murphy’s Gravesite on is birthday and witness the wreath laying ceremony by The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. It was very moving. I’ve admired him for 65 years , ever since my dad took me to see To Hell and Back.
@AdamJWM2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think his back was against an insurmountable challenge, he took them head on. I believe I know what you mean though.
@rebeccahernandez34602 жыл бұрын
@@robertcrawshaw9978 I think he'd be honored that they took one of his poems and set it to music. He was a songwriter after all beside being a soldier and actor. It's too bad only about 3 of his poems survived, he didn't save them and usually tore them up. If you are interested there is lots of information about him on The Audie Murphy Memorial website. Plus there is a museum in the county of Texas where he was born and grew up. There is also a VA hospital named after him and a school. The ranch that he once own in California has long since been turned into a subdivison, but it's also named after him.
@Yellowdigigod5 жыл бұрын
"A short man from Texas, a man of the wild, thrown into combat, were bodies lie piled..." -Hell and Back [Sabaton]
@toebeast79962 жыл бұрын
Hides his emotions his blood running cold just like his victories his story unfold -To hell and back [sabaton]
@ginnyjollykidd5 жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy was a most amazing man! His movie *To Hell and Back* should be required watching in history classes. As it is, it shows his strong countenance and strength of command. He is a real person in this movie, not an over-dramatic actor. It is a good medium to portray him as he was. No, don't try to immitate him. Texas accents are a lot more subtle than people assume.
@dirtcop114 жыл бұрын
My Dad was a WWII Marine combat veteran. He was very fond of Audie Murphy as an actor because he was the real deal, not just a pretend veteran. My Dad also had PTSD, but they didn't worry much about that when he was discharged.
@jerryjungster74015 жыл бұрын
I really loved that one. One tough bastard and as a veteran myself, I relate to his description of the fire burning out what was once green. What a beautifully tragic and inspiring story of courage, loved it. Thank you.
@andyginterblues29615 жыл бұрын
I was told (by a relative) that Audie fought in my dad's company in WWII- my dad never mentioned this, but I know that, like Audie, my dad also was wounded in the leg in Italy- (in the battle of Anzio). The wound got dad out of the war, he was discharged while recovering in a Stateside hospital. He said that it took six months before he could walk again. Dad suffered from bad shellshock, he would wake up screaming at night from flashbacks. He only spoke of his battle experiences in Europe very rarely, and only after a lot of begging from my brother, sister and I. We were children, but we should have known better than to have kept asking.
@JohnSmith-mw2hh4 жыл бұрын
WOW. I read this over and over in disbelief. Exactly the same..who knows, maybe dad knew or fought alongside your father. They were the "Can Do" outfit. Dad also received a bad leg wound in Anzio 1944 that sent him home. He never said anything about the war other than Audie offered to write letters for him. They must have been rather close. Years after dad passed, mom told me some of the horrors he dealt with. Dad would have weeks where he would isolate himself in a room and wouldn't speak to us, and we never knew what would send him into a rage. Once he thought we were german soldiers trying to break in when we returned home one day. Mental health wasn't much dealt with back in those days. I guess you came home, went back to work, and wrestled with those demons until you died.
@chrismaverick98283 жыл бұрын
While badgering may not be helpful, making it clear to our soldiers that we want to listen and help if we can is a valuable way to show you care. Sometimes talking about trauma can bring it into focus and help heal past it. My grandfather was badly wounded in Europe, never talked about it to us. I didn't know enough to ask the right way, or even show that I wanted to listen. He passed ten years ago, discharged as a PFC for his injuries during the war, and received a belated Bronze Star for his actions just a few years before his death. I only know that he and his Captain charged several pillboxes, the actions involved earning him the Bronze, his commendation being found among his Captain's papers after he had died. I'm proud of my grandfather for his service, his struggles, and becoming the man he would. I just wish I knew more, and had been aware enough back then to ask.
@evergreenrider3 жыл бұрын
You can't be down on yourself for asking questions. That was your hero
@danielmcgillis2704 жыл бұрын
As a member of the Navy who served with the USMC (Fleet Marine Force corpsman) I suffered sever PTSD after my return from Iraq. As a part of a program to treat PTSD without anti-depressants I will say that clonidine, the blood pressure medication was the turning point for me. It helped me with the one thing I needed most: sleep. After getting a normal sleep pattern back the rest of the problems went away on time. Much of the issues with PTSD are related to the insomnia and sleep deprivation. Getting good sleep solved the depression, the paranoia, and the problems with aggression. Once those are dealt with the survivors guilt, the nightmares, the flashbacks, and the environmental hypersensitivity started to go away in time. clonidine was a life saver. I hope that the studies I was a part of will be put into major practice in dealing with all sorts of PTSD. I thought I was badass, I have a silver star, two purple harts, armed forces expeditionary award with gold star (Panama, Desert Storm, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom) as well as overseas service awards, good conduct, and a host of campaign ribbons. Audie Murphy just looks at me and says: hold my beer little sailor boy.
@auroramariealmeara86223 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@darlenegorcyca46773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, and I’m glad you were able to be helped .God Bless You
@lindaarrington93973 жыл бұрын
Wow That's a case full of metal's My nephew was on the U.S.S AMERICA HE DIDNT SEE action BUT MY BROTHER ON THE OTHER HAND WAS A GROUND NAM.TROOP Honey I understand what u went through Not all the same details I have PTSD From all the trama I've been through The V.A. had to give him pain pills They didnt know what was wrong with him Bet you have had your share of va screw ups I really am glad that you did find help I dont sleep but an hour at a time Take care of yourself Take one day at a time n dont stress the little things God Bless you Warrior
@southwynd75062 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. God bless you. 🙏
@BruceMusto2 жыл бұрын
You are a badass Doc! Don't ever kid yourself about that. So glad you're doing so much better brother. Audie Murphy would look at you and be damn glad he had you covering his 6. I have no doubt about that. Best wishes for continued peace and prosperity in your life. PO1 USN(Ret.) 79-99.
@beauallen98725 жыл бұрын
What a dude!... What an inspiring life... Almost shocked he didn’t survive the plane crash... Makes me think I should get off KZfaq and do more with my life.... Maybe after one more Biographic... 🤷🏻♂️
@beauallen98725 жыл бұрын
Is it The “height shall not hinder him” award? Or “Mini Murphy’s Mighty Men”. (Or women) award?
@beauallen98725 жыл бұрын
Joe H and congrats to them, my suggestions were merely an attempt at light hearted humour, maybe advisable to not take everything you read online toooooooo seriously 😏
@rush1er5 жыл бұрын
Do more with your life... apparently by playing War Thunder
@kesefang15265 жыл бұрын
LoL....good one:-)
@regular-joe5 жыл бұрын
@@beauallen9872 Humor doesn't put another person down. Bullying does. That wasn't humor you used, and that's why it gets the response it does.
@rollingthunder9155 жыл бұрын
It is interesting to note that, at the time of his death, Audie Murphy was a Major in the Texas National Guard.
@UlfhedinnNorsk5 жыл бұрын
What a sad, sorrowful life! 😥 War is hell you never come back from. God bless your soul brother. Rest In Peace ❤️
@JEBavido5 жыл бұрын
His wife went on to do a great amount of good for veterans.
@darlenegorcyca46775 жыл бұрын
Pamela Murphy lived into her 80’s. She was dedicated to the veterans, she called them her boys. Great video, but one fact is wrong , Pam Murphy was never an actress she was a stewardess supervisor for Braniff Air Lines and retired after her marriage to Audie
@mikedl11055 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Until now, whenever I would hear the name Audie Murphy I would always picture a teen heartthrob from the 1950s. Now I've learned who the man really was. He's like all of the Band of Brothers rolled into one
@bryanstrickner88095 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this upload, and talking about his fight with PTSD in a very heartfelt and respectful manner. I like most of your bios but this one definitely ranks up with one of your best.
@raymondhamill67022 жыл бұрын
He was one of the first veterans to try and lobby congress to help veterans suffering from ptsd and also lobbied for free health care for veterans.
@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын
He lived a tough life as a child, the story of so many of the Greatest Generation. they were children through the great depression and so often didnt have much of a childhood. Audie Murphy is a true hero.
@williamsherman1942 Жыл бұрын
He will always be my folk hero, really keeps my mentality of “You can achieve whatever you wish, if necessary by sheer-brute force” alive.
@dravenocklost425310 ай бұрын
Going out hunting in woods is pretty fun, his just had more stakes behind the success
@matthewgallant362210 ай бұрын
@@dravenocklost4253 Doing it for sport and for survival are two completely different things.
@auroramariealmeara86223 жыл бұрын
A true hero. My grandmother had several autographed photos of him.
@scottriley19134 жыл бұрын
This man is the real “true American Grit” he is and was best of the best of American guts.
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
Thats NOTHING!!!!
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
The best of best ?! Hahahahaha!!
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
JOSE LOPEZ MENDOZA, MEXICAN AMERICAN the best of the best killed over 100 NAZIS!!! SINGLE HANDEDLY REPULSED A GERMAN INFANTRY ATTACK that had tiger tanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY MORE THAT your best
@Gabe-Utseck3 жыл бұрын
What.
@curtisthomas26703 жыл бұрын
Please explain how the bigoted, closet bisexual dodger John Wayne was held up as the ultimate macho patriotic movie star figure and not Audie Murphy?????
@darkicedragon19885 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that his museum is in Greenville tx, the largest city in hunt county and it was one of the main places that we went to on field trips in grade school and I can say without a doubt I learned more about audie in this video then in 10 trips i had to go to during school. Good job😊
@kw41232 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to check it out. I'm pretty close.
@JakeTheArmyGuy4 жыл бұрын
One of my few regrets from my 13 years in the Army is that I never made it into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Truly one of America's best.
@Paul-lm5gv2 жыл бұрын
Well done! *Audie Murphy (1925 - 1971) - THE most decorated U.S. solider in WWII...!* He rose from the rank of private to officer with multiple battlefield promotions and was awarded the Medal of Honor 2 weeks before his 20th birthday! His steely inner confidence was forged in the crucible of war! His soft Texas drawl and natural acting ability helped propel him to movie stardom - thanks to the great actor James Cagney who launched his movie career after seeing Audie's picture on the front cover of Life magazine! Audie Murphy was one of the best western actors in the 1950's but he played other roles as well. After the start of the Korean War in 1950, Murphy began a second military career and was commissioned a captain in the 36th Infantry Division. He wanted to join the fighting but the 36th was never sent overseas. Retired as a major. Also not very well known is that after he tragically died in a plane crash at age 46, his wife Pamela devoted the rest of her life to helping veterans in a California VA hospital until her death 2010.
@highlandoutsider81485 жыл бұрын
I wonder if part of the reason his kill count was so high was that the enemy soldiers were stunned by the fact that someone who looked 12 years old was kickin ass an takin names? He looks so young in some of those photos you'd think he was just some generals kid dressin like dad! Lol
@rsuriyop4 жыл бұрын
This. I agree, I'd certainly be hesitant to pull the trigger on anyone that looked like they were very underaged, even if they were the enemy. Good observation.
@brandonangstman4 жыл бұрын
Nah he was just a man who fought like lion
@lestermount32874 жыл бұрын
the Germans said they did not think he was on the tank destroyer since it was on fire, and could have exploded at any moment.
@DOI_ARTS3 жыл бұрын
Even as tall as 12 years old
@boxtank52883 жыл бұрын
@@lestermount3287 Yeah, Audie Murphy...AKA the original Captain America, AKA The Avatar of Kratos, AKA probably the biggest badass the US Army has ever produced. Imagine seeing this tiny man, riding a fucking BURNING TANK and fighting a damn army ALONE effectively, possibly inflicting on German Survivors severe PTSD from that one battle alone and giving one hell of an inspiring image
@bobgarr62465 жыл бұрын
The ethos of never surrender, never give in, never relinquish anything, improvise, overcome, adapt, never comprise and fight. Fight dirty, fight to win, fight till there is no more strength in your body and no more blood in your veins and then dig down deeper and fight some more, but just FIGHT!!! What ever the cost, regardless of pain or deprivation, thirst or hunger, weapons or ammunition, FIGHT !!!!! This is what makes an Audie Murphy different from most other men. This is the spirit of today's Tier 1 Operator , NAVY SEALS, DELTA, MARSOC, SAS, SPETNAZ, MARINE RAIDERS, Special Forces A Teams ( Green Beret's), and to a slightly lesser standard Rangers, 10th Mtn Div, 101St and 82 Abn Div, GIGN, GSG9, Force Recon, Royal Marine Commandos, Russian Navel Infantry, and many others from the likes of Israel, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Taiwan, Czechoslovakia, South Africa, China and Mongolia, Yes! Mongolia! The point being that Auddie Murphy had this same fighting spirit, the same drive to win, to improvise, overcome and adapt as any of his contemporaries of today would have. And he would be right at home with them today carrying an MP -5, M - 4, AK - 74, HK- 416 or an S.A.- 80 rather than an M - 1 Garand, 1928 Thompson, or an M1 - A1 Grease Gun. We can only hope and pray that this will to win, this spirit remains alive in our young of today and that it is part of the genetic code of some people, male or female. And when called upon to stand tall, be selfless and possibly make the greatest sacrifice, they will not hesitate but respond by saying " Sir, I'm ready, ask me. I WILL do this ". Truly, the Few, the Proud, the Brave. Regardless of the country they are from, their sense of duty stands tall in doing without praise and compensation what others can not. So remember, it's not just about Auddie Murphy's decorations, but more about his drive and indomitable spirit that we should celebrate and honor. THANK YOU AUDIE MURPHY, and all those like you !!!
@keithcollard22173 жыл бұрын
You just said " to a lesser extent Rangers...". Okie dokie. Lol
@kendavis5063 Жыл бұрын
Interesting note: his stone does not have the gold inlay that CMH recipients get. He didn’t want to be distinguished from any other soldier.
@happyhammer15 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to make a video game based on Audie Murphy. Though I don't think that medium could even properly encapsulate his absolute badassery.
@ScribblyPoppo5 жыл бұрын
Knocked this BIO outta the park. Great stuff.
@haydeng.9574 жыл бұрын
He as as much medals as a North Korea general.
@rubenvalverde65484 жыл бұрын
Haha
@hirdy1613 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@Jra89943 жыл бұрын
@Hayden G. I think you mean soviet war leaders like george zhukov.
@mikeanderson86033 жыл бұрын
But he EARNED his medals.
@zeus28frenzy3 жыл бұрын
He earned th bitches. And he did got to hell and back
@geetee26943 жыл бұрын
I don't remember the name, but some Hollywood bigwig saw him, living at the Y, and was offended a war hero was in that state. My favorite story was when he was shooting a western and the other famous actor was bragging that he had a faster draw than Murphy, to which Murphy replied 'let's try it with real bullets'.
@kizunadragon95 жыл бұрын
The real Captain America. Honored to have visited his museum at Ft Benning
@mikeymorrison2725 жыл бұрын
Great video, love military history. Audie Murphy was a hero that really went to hell and back.
@richardadams71544 жыл бұрын
I sent and received a bio copy from the Audie Murphy foundation.
@maureencora15 жыл бұрын
"To Hell & Back" is a Great Movie. Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.H. Audie Murphy.
@Gabriel3Gamu5 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Sabaton and his song "To Hell and Back" honoring Audie Murphy.
@mrmayhem92354 жыл бұрын
He has always been my grandfather's favorite western star now I understand why.
@DankUser5 жыл бұрын
WOW Good job on this one guys, I had a tear in my eye at the end there
@pickettywitchoriginal5 жыл бұрын
..... AND absolutely fit as fook! I’ve never heard of him before what a hero,we need more men like him.Respect 🌹 Sad end
@marybrown44693 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this presentation. Growing up, Audie Murphy was my hero. My dad always told me he was a hero and was the most decorated soldier ever. My dad also served in WWII, although it was in the Pacific Theater. He also suffered from "shell shock". We saw the movie "To Hell and Back" several times. It one of the few war movies he would watch. At the age of 13, I began writing down info about relatives. Later, I became very involved in genealogy and found out a few years ago that both Audie and I are descended from Andreas Killian. His mother Josie Bell (Killian) Murphy is descended from Andrew Killian and I'm descended from Andrew's sister, Molly Killian. Audie and I are 4th cousins, four times removed. Very proud of him. May he rest in peace.
@theclandestinewitness4 жыл бұрын
Nothing but respect for Audie. Not only was he courageous in battle but in civilian life too in getting help for his battles with PTSD
@Paul-ue7fo5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not imitating the Texas drawl. Thank you for an outstanding video. I voted for this on the survey.
Senior Texans know the drawl varies a bit between regions of the state .
@curtiskretzer88984 жыл бұрын
I have met Texans that sound a whole lot like Mr.Whisler & that ain't no🐃💩!
@littlecrookedhouse5 жыл бұрын
Huge props to you, Simon, for increasing my knowledge of my fellow Texan. I loved it. Keep up the good work!
@williamsanders50664 жыл бұрын
Have visited Arlington National cemetery several times. Paid my respects to Major Murphy each time.
@neiltappenden10083 жыл бұрын
Still a hero in many hearts no matter the age
@giustinosuarez87115 жыл бұрын
Uploaded on the eve of Audie’s 94th birthday 🔥 He saw crosses grow on Anzio ✝️🇺🇸
@DC-ru5xz5 жыл бұрын
Justin Laucella WHERE NO SOLDIERS SLEEP AND WHERE HELLS 6 FEET DEEP
@sammylong37045 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting sometime for this upload. The man, the myth the legend.
@saltymisfit65665 жыл бұрын
If you've never seen To Hell and Back I highly recommend it. Especially if you enjoyed Saving Private Ryan
@Pulsonar3 жыл бұрын
His whole life is heroic, after WWII even refused lucrative offers to advertise cigarettes and alcohol to set a good example for the youth. His PTSD story is as inspiring as his unbelievable WWII heroics. Made my day to see our birthdays differ by only 1 day 🙂
@mrconfusion877 ай бұрын
Out of his museum's worth of brave deeds, coming out about PTSD is arguably his BRAVEST one!
@TheMattsem5 жыл бұрын
Some will say he is Brave and some will say he's a fool and some will say both but what I know he's just another man serving his country with everything he got God Bless America
@SoapinTrucker4 жыл бұрын
..."he's just another man...." No, not really! He was more, obviously!
@klackonkilla5 жыл бұрын
Good work as usual. Another person of note that you might want to consider is Sergeant Alvin York. He was one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers in WWI.
@jantruitt92414 жыл бұрын
klackonkilla Yes!
@l00d3r4 жыл бұрын
There is a movie from the 1930's with Gary Cooper playing Alvin York in WWI.
@FGS-yk3vc4 жыл бұрын
Read his book "Too hell and back" Good stuff
@mariagabriela_bia5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for telling his size and weight on metric system too.
@TheNightmareRider5 жыл бұрын
He saw crosses grow on Anzio Where no soldier sleeps and the hell's 6ft deep. The death does wait, there's no debate So charge in attack, going too hell and back!
@Matt-en4yg5 жыл бұрын
A SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS A MAN FROM THE WILD
@Triskaan5 жыл бұрын
THROWN INTO COMBAT WHERE BODIES LIE PILED...
@willtiffany54095 жыл бұрын
@@Triskaan HIDES HIS EMOTIONS, HIS BLOOD'S RUNNING COLD
@RowanProductions5 жыл бұрын
@@willtiffany5409 JUST LIKE HIS VICTORIES HIS STORY UNFOLDS
@jfgfhfaeweswff2105 жыл бұрын
@@RowanProductions BRIGHT....A WHITE LIGHT! iF THERE'D BE, ANY GLORY IN WAR!
@Waarlord1005 жыл бұрын
@@jfgfhfaeweswff210 LET IT REST, ON MEN LIKE HIM
@energicko5 жыл бұрын
And that's why I'm going to the Veterans hospital his widow once worked at for what would have been his 94th: June 20, 2019. 🇺🇸
@raymondvalejr95204 жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy is a true hero and one of mine!!! Reading the citation where he was awarded the Medal of Honor brings me to tears every time!!!
@jack_corvinus5 жыл бұрын
A SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS A MAN OF THE WILD
@youtalkingtothisguy75635 жыл бұрын
It aint the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
@CORPORAL-dn7nn5 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on Lt General Lewis B “Chesty” Puller!
@ledzeppelin275 жыл бұрын
One more for Chesty!
@wyndorphstormcrow83725 жыл бұрын
Yes I'd love to hear one on chesty!
@jericho1-45 жыл бұрын
Big Bill O'Reilly I believe that title goes to army general during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines
@kurtru5selcrowe6074 жыл бұрын
The Army has something called the Audie Murphy board where your tested on soldier skills and have to recite a multiple page bio of him verbatim.
@rdrun516605 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, I know you will probably never see this, but I am an old Irishman, almost 60. Audie Murphy has been a hero of mine for many years and I have to say that out of your many videos I have watched this is now my favorite. I am really pleased that you covered the bad with the good, because no true hero lives without both. I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!
@Fastbreak275 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was in the same infantry division and battalion as Audie Murphy. He was very decorated as well. That group of guys must’ve saw a lot. Grandpa never spoke a word of it but I have some literature explaining how he received all his metals. Crazy what these men went through.
@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how many kept quiet about their experiences in WW2. My great uncle was on Omaha Beach on D-Day and was injured. He went on to fight in Korea and Vietnam and had many war stories but never told his D-Day story.
@andrewsuryali85405 жыл бұрын
The real Captain America (well, lieutenant, but close enough).
@marcuscompton37722 жыл бұрын
I'd always heard of him but I never knew he lived this kind of life. My God what a man! Sure makes you appreciate the life I've had.
@brucebartman47824 жыл бұрын
Hero Audey Murphy, I salute you. R.I.P. Sir.
@tengen36135 жыл бұрын
Audie was the greatest soldier of the greatest generation.
@tuffgongc94 жыл бұрын
Matt Urban gives him a run for the money. It's a shame so few people know about him compared to Audie because his story is just as unbelievable. SEVEN Purple Hearts & he arguably qualified for the Medal of Honor about 8 different times. He took it to the Germans so frequently & kept coming after getting injured that even they had a name for him... "The Ghost". Got injured over & over but refused to leave. Even hitchhiked from a hospital in England, still limping & with a cane, to rejoin his guys in France & got there 30 minutes after they started a major engagement. He immediately commandeered a tank & was at the front of his unit. His guys following behind. He was delivered last rights one time on the battle field because everyone thought he was dead. They performed an emergency tracheotomy on the spot. A month later he showed up to his unit again, this time in Germany & with no voice.
@hambikv80055 жыл бұрын
any1 else listened "To hell and Back" before this ? :)
@SSRT_JubyDuby87422 жыл бұрын
I loved his movies as a kid, we all knew back then what he had done and watching him act those roles, endeared him to me even more. Like deployed 👍
@imboss38795 жыл бұрын
I love Audie Murphy whose entire life was a response to loss, responsibility and pain. He did what he could every time. I'm glad that he didn't live long enough to ruin his name as he grew older, because he really was a very special individual full of compassion, love, courage and endurance. We were lucky to have him as an example.
@steveshoemaker63475 жыл бұрын
l am clad to see someone do....What is due this man Audie Murphy....Thank so very much...Well done...!!
@ShadowACE19985 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I humbly suggest following the story of Mr Murphy with the story of Private Rodger Young. An infantryman who overcame as many obstacles as Audie Murphy, but also made the ultimate sacrifice to his country and fellow soldiers. His story is truly amazing.
@andrewsuryali85405 жыл бұрын
Immortalized in Starship Troopers as the ultimate model for the infantryman of the future.
@Don-lw4cb4 жыл бұрын
Audie was an amazing dude, proved you don't need to be big to be tough. Loved his films too, particularly the westerns.
@jameskipp16573 жыл бұрын
My gosh, the guy should have gotten two medals of honor. Incredible.
@kristinradams71095 жыл бұрын
I am actually, factually related to Audie Murphy. No joke. On my father's mother's side of the family. So, that makes him a third cousin to my paternal grandmother. I actually did a paper about this back in high school. Yay! I'm a cool kid, lol! Great bio, Simon! Thanks :)
@allanbrogdon74535 жыл бұрын
My paternal grandmother was from Farmersville Texas.Her maiden name was Murphy and was related to him.She knew him and the guy who became Tex Watson.She said they were both good boys they just went different ways.
@anthonyhargis68555 жыл бұрын
"Third cousin" . . . perhaps. Many people get that confused. For instance, people will think that someone is there "second cousin" when, in actuality, the person is their "first cousin, once removed." And yes, that IS "a thing." The English are very good at that. You see, it is the "first cousin, once removed," that would inherit the throne before the second cousin stood a chance. Not knowing the exact genealogy of your mother, I cannot guess at the actual relationship, BUT, Audie could have been her first cousin thrice removed, or second cousin once removed . . . etcetera. But that's a cool bit of information. Congratulations, Audie was the best.
@allanbrogdon74535 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyhargis6855 My grandmother said he is my 3rd cousin my aunt said no way that close .
@anthonyhargis68555 жыл бұрын
@@allanbrogdon7453 It works like this: Your mother and your Aunt are sisters. You and your Aunt's son are "First Cousins." Your first cousin has a child. That child is YOUR "First Cousin once removed." You have a child. Your child and your cousin's child are "Second Cousins." Your First Cousin's child has a child (Your First Cousin's grandchild). You and that child are "First Cousins thrice removed." That child and your child are "Second Cousins once removed." Your grandchild and your first cousin's grandchild are "Third Cousins." And so on. Third cousins are not that closely related, technically. In some states (America) first cousins can marry. In every state, first cousins once removed and second cousins can marry. So the biology of "third cousins" isn't all that "close." Most people "know of" third cousins, but have probably never really met them. Too much "closer family" in-between them: Birthdays, Christmas, etc.
@missgamerfreak18505 жыл бұрын
Well then we are related some how I'm related to him as well down my father's side
@Sameoldage5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me this in depth look.. I had my platoon sgt and one of my team leaders in the squad win Audi’s award in Iraq.. it was cool to see..
@valiantsfelinesmccarty66784 жыл бұрын
That must have been amazing I know what it takes to win any award if the officers are honest and give it to the correct man. I hope it made you feel like you could really trust them that they had your back. That was one thing Audie Murphy really did was he had his friends and his family's back.
@c.calliecoleman15314 жыл бұрын
One thing about Audie Murphy that I just liked was he may have had a young man face, but he handled himself like he knew the right thing to do. Definitely wanted him on your team.
@judithmargret59725 жыл бұрын
Audie's character and heroism were built in his younger years, He was quite a man and there is much to admire in him. Hardship will build or break, sad about the PTSD and the resulting life choices. My dad suffered from PTSD as well, and turned to alcohol because of it. He also suffered silently, and never sought help for it.
@randomize275 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Didn't know about his pre-service experience. Thanks!
@deejin253 жыл бұрын
He was so short and thin that it was very difficult to hit him with the old iron sights. Even the scopes they had back then would have had trouble picking him off. Add to that his marksmanship and courage that made it a deadly combo.
@eddieorfield11724 жыл бұрын
My dear father told me about this man when I was a child. I will never forget how much he meant to my father. The legend of a good man.
@claytonpaisley97215 жыл бұрын
I never, EVER appreciated how horrible PTSD is until I began to suffer from it. It crumbles you, it destroys part of who you are, you live with impossible crushing stress from which there is never relief. It makes the lives of those around you horrible too, and you hate yourself for it. It's literal brain damage and you can't think clearly and you struggle to understand your own behavior and feelings. I think the BRAVEST thing this man did was break the taboo of talking about the struggle. My life was a living hell before I realized what was wrong and for those living with the condition our lives and options are better for heros like this.
@JiggsTheMonk023 жыл бұрын
I remember my father got drunk and cried for him when he heard he was killed,I was a little kid then
@NelsonStJames5 жыл бұрын
Even with his flaws (which were not of his making) if you ever have doubts as to what a "real" man looks like, then look no further than Audie Murphy.
@RahulEditzzzz3 жыл бұрын
Audie Murphy: I can do this all day
@timsvea59805 жыл бұрын
Great video! I watched Audie Murphy in films on afternoon TV as a boy and was especially struck by "To Hell and Back." I visited his grave in Arlington National Cemetery. God rest your soul, Audie Murphy.
@timwilson18405 жыл бұрын
He is my favorite ww2 hero,saw every western he was in.Allways gave me courage in my childhood.
@brianwhitby27035 жыл бұрын
great upload, as always, now im about to listen to "to hell and back" on audiobook all 8hrs and 10 mins of it, looking forward to it
@davidstewart58114 жыл бұрын
I watched To Hell and Back at the South Loop Drive Inn in 1956 and still think this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I have read various books about him and looked up the details about his different engagements and battle actions. This man truly exhibited amazing courage and determination. It is a national tragedy that he endured PTSD in a time when little was known about the illness and treatment options were poor. I was heartbroken when I found out he had died in a small plane crash, as it did not seem fair.
@BruceMusto2 жыл бұрын
I did not know that Audie Murphy wrote songs. Learn something new every day. I've often wondered how he felt about making "To Hell and Back". I can't imagine it was a pleasant experience for him.
@jbrown59555 жыл бұрын
This is now one of my favorite biographics
@saul10015 жыл бұрын
"We'll just call him, STINGEY-BASTARD" HAHAHAHAHA Love these videos
@allandavis82015 жыл бұрын
Michael Srite , Why?
@jeffgalus84545 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they were like that in those days
@jfkbestpresidentever70364 жыл бұрын
And what would you call JOSE LOPEZ MENDOZA who SINGLE HANDEDLY REPULSED A GERMAN INFANTRY ATTACK who had tiger tanks and KILLING over 100 NAZIS by HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MEXICAN AMERICAN 🇺🇸🇲🇽 MEDAL of HONOR
@TheHitsJustKeepComin5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. I knew all about Audie's war exploits, butt didn't realize he was a "real" actor (I've only heard of his roles in To Hell and Back and The Red Badge of Courage). I also didn't know that he suffered from PTSD. Good work.