WW2 Soldier Hunts Sniper in the Jungle | Conversations With a Veteran

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2 жыл бұрын

Otis Branon of the US Army is sent to track and eliminate an enemy sniper that has been shooting American soldiers.
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@tonyv8925 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle, now deceased, was a Marine in the Pacific in WWII. I, as a child, asked him one day, " what did you do in the war, uncle?" He stared off in space for a few moments and then quietly replied, " I survived." He never said anything more about his service. Must of been hell for him and others that served alongside him.

@Yeoman7 2 жыл бұрын

Old vets are like old dogs, you never want em to leave and it’s terribly sad when they do.

@GabrielMatos. 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@madmanmechanic8847 2 жыл бұрын

I lost both I lost my buddy Gizmo about two weeks ago he was a pug I had to put him down he was my Moms last dog I lost her in 2017 still reeling from it and I lost my friend last year He was a Marine in the Pacific theater .

@nickmiz634 Жыл бұрын

No better metaphor

@Wankerstew Жыл бұрын

Great comment!

@chrismoll6862 Жыл бұрын

Good 1 ,RIP my Pittbull, real old soldier

@joeverywhere6927 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from the Philippines, and my grandmother would tell me stories about the war. How she loved the sound of the American airplanes(mustangs) going by, she said it was the best thing she ever heard. War is horrible she said, but those planes gave her hope. Thank you veterans 🙏 much respect

@kentd4762 2 жыл бұрын

~77 years later, and the thought of hungry, suffering children still breaks his heart. What a heart he must have! Thank you for your service, Mr. Branon. Also, so much integrity in wanting the family of the Japanese soldier to know what happened to him...

@markacamacho 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather refused to talk about his time in WW2 but only after I joined the Army in 2003 is when he finally open to me about his time there. I was shocked to hear his stories because I would have never thought it could be that bad. His thought was it would stop me from joining but instead, it encouraged me to do so. Of course, I have also become a disabled veteran and I don't regret it because if it was not for the men of WW2 I would not be able to serve myself. We all owe these men for what they gave up for us all. I miss my grandfather and wish I would have recorded his stories to share with all.

@lthom5158 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@Fish_Master 2 жыл бұрын

Yea my dad never told me anything about Vietnam until I came back from Afghanistan

@BobandBear1 2 жыл бұрын

My dad started to talk about his experiences during the war when he was 70. Spent many and hour listening to his 'bit'. I wish to God l had recorded video of him reminiscing. He was a tank driver (Sherman Firefly) in the 4/7 Royal Dragon Guards. I always think hero is over used when describing the vets. They were just ordinary people who had to perform and endure an extraordinary feat of arms. They helped liberate literally millions of people from Nazi occupation and brutal oppression in WW2. It has been an honour to live and walk among them......and call one dad !

@Daniel-fq5vq 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you man. I mean that

@FPLJCB 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you sir! Salute! Thank you for your service.

@NIKE-cf3xl 2 жыл бұрын

It bugs the shit out of me that there's only a few more years left to be able to talk to these guys. WWII veterans are literally the greatest generation we've ever had. I personally hope to God to get to speak to one in person before they're all gone forever.

@TinyTinyMan 2 жыл бұрын

The "Greatest"? what was so special about them? They just fought a stupid war nobody wanted. You think the boys at Vietnam or Irak o Falklands were less special? why? Because they lost the war? That title of "greatest" is the dumbest I ever heard.

@chrisidoo 2 жыл бұрын

@@TinyTinyMan Grown up in the Great Depression, fought one of the bloodiest wars ever known to mankind, lived through the Cold War. They're the greatest and most humble generation to have lived, willing to share their stories decades later, showing respect for people even if they deserve the biggest amount of respect there is.

@NIKE-cf3xl 2 жыл бұрын

@@TinyTinyMan .... You're so edgy and cool bro.. Being a contrarian on KZfaq comments doesn't make you any smarter in real life. Like you just HAD to comment your meaningless two cents on someones post.... Lol.

@conpop6924 2 жыл бұрын

Ive met ww2 vets and a holocaust survivor, but never had a personal conversation with one. Would be nice to have however it is unlikely

@michaelfrancis6321 2 жыл бұрын

Go to a veterans home they're still around but not many

@leopardknowledge.1430 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe we're losing them these veterans did so much yet their stories will rarely be heard and even more rarely preserved. What memories of world war II is doing is incredible. Truly incredible

@RivetGardener 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right. My dad, a WWII pacific Army machine gunner passed at 94 two years ago. So many stories he told me went with him.

@debbiedoughty 2 жыл бұрын

@@RivetGardener Please write them down and pass them on to future generations.

@LordGryllwotth 2 жыл бұрын

History gets forgotten, and history will repeat itself.

@markjulianoriginalhooli2217 2 жыл бұрын

And sadly when you look at the state of this country today it was all for naught

@gryper1690 2 жыл бұрын

When they are gone and their spirit, America is through.

@dukeman7595 2 жыл бұрын

The children going hungry tore this man up, and so many suffer from the memories. We all owe these men our deepest sincere gratitude..

@tomortale2333 2 жыл бұрын

very true

@jamesburns2232 Жыл бұрын

My Dad was a SSGT Platoon leader in Pacific combat for 3 years. He would make my sister and I sit at the dinner table and eat everything on our plate. He said we were lucky that we weren't starving like all the kids he saw in Bougainville, Fiji, the Solomons, and Luzon. We both learned not to put much food on our plates for fear of having to eat it all gone.

@kilroy4843 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather (pfc 8th airforce, 389thBG) spent some time in africa as a driver. After seeing kids (like under 10) brawl over dropped grapes he could hardly eat for quite a while it bothered him so bad. Many more stories as well

@drifterman319 Жыл бұрын

Attached to H&S Co, 3rd LSB , Camp Foster on Okinawa, July 1982; The battalion went out on a force march (in incredible heat and stifling humidity) flown up to the CTA on CH-53s. While marching on a street through a neighborhood of small cement houses (think Flintstones houses) as I was passing this particular house a little Okinawan boy maybe 5 years old or so runs up to the little gate in front of his house looks right at me and gives me the peace sign. I smiled at him and nodded my head. I wish I had had my camera with me that day to have caught that but still the image has always been in my mind. His mother, holding an infant pulled him back to her by his shoulder against her side. She had a flat , unemotional stare on her face. Quite a contrast between the innocent child who had not yet learned fear and his mother whom I'm sure other times before had seen soldiers by the hundreds from another country march through her neighborhood. Must have been a bit of an unnerving and frightening experience for some of those people. Some Okinawans did have problems with the American presence there. But that's another story. Point is the world too often has destroyed the innocence of youth by our inability to get along and make peace. A little boy asked me and hundreds of Marines for peace that day. I thank God for the lesson he taught me. That was relative peace time. What this man saw in war must always be recognized and learned from.

@tomhowe1510 2 жыл бұрын

ww2 vets actually fought for our freedom. I lived with 1 for 44 yrs, my sister did for 51 yrs and my mom did for 59 yrs. Honor them. They walk on hallowed ground.

@ryand8024 2 жыл бұрын

Man if I could look half as good or sound half as good when I'm his age id be ecstatic, he damn near has full head of hair too. God bless these guys. Absolute warriors.

@longtyler182 2 жыл бұрын

The respect he had for his enemy is an incredible thing. You never really see that but that’s how it should be! You don’t have to love somebody to respect them

@Music-lx1tf 2 жыл бұрын

I served in Vietnam for 16 plus months A lot of my friends did amazing things Stories that will never be told I salute you sir thank you for your service

@henrymrerations4421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@lon3clon390 2 жыл бұрын

I am an Indian my grandfather fought in worldwar2 against the Japanese in Rajput regiment in British Indian Army that stopped the Japanese offensive in Burma. He volunteered for the infantry thinking if Indians can help change the tide of war for the allies, British will leave India. He is no more but he would tell me vaguely about what he experienced. One time he told me, his company and some Nepalese gurkhas charged towards the Japanese banzai attack and he said it is horrible what men do to each other in war. He was 20 at the time, married for 1 year and my grandma used to say he was a very sad and different man after the war There are many nationalities that fought in this war I wish we can hear stories from every ww2 veteran from every country before it is too late! Wars are evil, should never happen! World is a big family! The greatest generation ever! Respect

@doughboybellmore2347 2 жыл бұрын

Out of 814 31st Infantry Regiment that fought in Luzon, 10 survived the Japanese invasion, forced to march too Bataan, out of those 10, 5 made it home, many are still missing in the jungles of the Philippines, Right on Otis, Keep up the Fire Brother, America is Our Home. Pro Patria

@alandavis9644 2 жыл бұрын

My father, a vet of WW2 and Korea said "War is waste". His stories of Chosen Resivour are burnt into my memory.

@edgarmendozaa Жыл бұрын

what were the story’s

@alandavis9644 Жыл бұрын

@@edgarmendozaa stories of human wave attacks, stories of how cold it got. You tube had a CNN series called "Epic of Endurance ". I highly suggest it for info. He is pictured in it as a truck driver hauling wounded at about 34 minutes.

@DeimosPC 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Type 99 that was brought back by a US Navy vet, still has his name on the upper hand guard. I would’ve done anything to have met him.. stories like this are honestly incredible and it really brings home the bravery these men must’ve had

@gawkycolt273 2 жыл бұрын

Its really sad that these guys will be gone soon

@leopardknowledge.1430 2 жыл бұрын

Give or take 10 years which is still way too short

@indycustommade3568 2 жыл бұрын

It always tears me up watching these guys talk about the realities of war. You can really see the hurt in their eyes reflecting back on what they went through. For some of these guys willing to go to war at 17 or possibly younger. You guys are doing a great job getting their stories on videos for people to watch many years from now.

@harrisonmantooth3647 Жыл бұрын

I lost my 98 year old father, a WW 11 Veteran, 19 November 2021. I'm 77 years old and I cannot remember a single thing he spoke of about his time in the service. I do remember stories about his time in the CCC camps. We all owe our veterans a great debt of thsnks.

@williammoseley17 2 жыл бұрын

My great uncle was a Navy corpsman in WW2 and was pinned down for hours by a Japanese sniper. He had been carrying an injured marine back to an aide station. He said he remembered what his dad, my great grandfather, had taught him about squirrel hunting. He started at the base of the trees he suspected the sniper was in and worked his way up until he spotted him. Check off 1 sniper.

@jamesbone105 Жыл бұрын

My father fought in the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945. He was a Navy CB attached to Marines during the invasions of island's. He was always in the first or second wave of attack. He fought on Talagi, Tarawa and Siapan. He was in communications so he usually maintained and laid communication lines throughout an island. My pop hated island's he never wanted to go to Hawaii or any other island. He was a hard man for sure. GOD Bless all of our veterans. Thank you for recognizing them with this channel.

@Smurf760 4 ай бұрын

My Grandfather did the same.

@themalcahtwinz4743 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a great person

@antiquebowieknifechannel4611 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. My Grandfather fought in Okinawa and told me the stories of hungry children all over the battle field. He would share his food with them. It bothered him too!

@timhalley6987 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful, poignant remembrance. Both my dad and maternal grandfather served in WWII. Every now and then they would share something. It was a treasured experience for me. As I watch these episodes I recall many amazing men and women of the generation before me and their recollections they shared with me. Truly a generation of heroes. Thanks for presenting these conversations.

@lembochiproductions6957 2 жыл бұрын

I’m of Filipino decent born and raised in California, I remember my grand parents sharing their experience during the Japanese occupation during the 2nd world war in the Philippines, must’ve been a scary experience for them.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

This was great to hear his story. He really didn't sound his age. Thank you for bringing us history.

@robpelick7460 Жыл бұрын

Listening to these men's stories makes me proud to be an American

@camdensimpson5895 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for everything you guys are doing. Every interview is preserving history and making sure stories and legacy’s are never forgotten!

@BlakeOFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I agree there should also be a book that holds everyone of these soldiers stories

@RivetGardener 2 жыл бұрын

"jungle warfare....quite a bit different from regular infantry" Yeah, to say the least! Especially in the South Pacific.

@jeffreyevans6892 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky my dad was ARMY medic WWII vet who served in Europe. He told me stories . He passed in 2010. I was glad he was able to watch the series "Band of Brothers' God bless these men.

@davidgarbersr.8065 Жыл бұрын

We lost our Dad back in 78. I've been to the South Dakota Memorial. His picture is there with his shipmates. I've watch many vids of Battleship X over the years. We now know why he woke up screaming at times. Watching these old warriors tell there stories reminds me of being up at the VFW post with my Dad as a kid. Love those old Vets. We owe them more than we know. So young and so Brave.

@danm1151 2 жыл бұрын

I knew WWII vets growing up, they were my grandparents generation. They'd joke about the bad food in the military, or funny things they saw, but didn't usually discuss their more difficult experiences. It's really something to see these videos, men in old age opening up about what they saw and did. I suppose they were a generation that was taught not to show emotion or complain, and also they didn't want to bother people with the horrors they had seen. It's amazing they stayed sane, this is in their heads 24/7.

@jmoney4591 2 жыл бұрын

Talking about the kids going hungry made him tear up. That’s some sad shit man. I respect and look up to all veterans. Thank you for your service!

@gabe3022 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos so much

@leopardknowledge.1430 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@jesterflight8593 2 жыл бұрын

I wished I would have recorded my 3 uncles who were in the Pacific theatre, my father who joined in 49 & fought in Korea, and then Vietnam till he retired in 69 from USMC reserves.

@debbiedoughty 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us, Mr. Branon, and thank you for your service. May God bless you.

@antonioangel9186 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how some veterans never said a word about the war because of ptsd. Never got the real help they needed and just went with their stories. RIP🙏🏽

@cascadianrangers728 2 жыл бұрын

As a veteran of more modern conflict, I can not describe the reverence I have for these men. The things they did and saw defy my belief, and surely had I faced such challenges I would be overcome.

@davidworthen4250 2 жыл бұрын

My Father was a U.S.Army WWII hero in the Pacific, and I am so proud of him and to be his son. Thanks to all the veterans, GOD BLESS YOU.

@OLMasterChief 2 жыл бұрын

I have never clicked on a notification so fast!! Still watching it right now!

@detroitandclevelandfan5503 Жыл бұрын

My Dad's childhood best friend's Dad was the first wave on D Day. Everyone in his company was K.IA., except him and another fella. He was only sixteen. He is still alive today.

@masterbuilderproductions 2 жыл бұрын

My neighbor served in Luzon and Manila with the 11th Airborne. He just turned 96.

@briancooper2112 8 сағат бұрын

My grandfather was in 11th airborne. 1943to 1946.

@charlie1571 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had known about "Memoirs of WWII". My father passed away 2 yrs ago. He was in the navy and a aerial gunner on TBM Avenger serving in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. I know he had a lot of stories and would have loved to tell them. I miss him dearly.

@gblful 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are doing an amazing job letting these gentlemen and ladies tell their stories. Much respect to the people who sacrificed their youth for our future

@jackpeters9349 2 жыл бұрын

These were real men God bless them all for their sacrifice

@xvsj5833 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, service, sacrifice and courage for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@johnwayneeverett6263 2 жыл бұрын

SIR ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE USA. AND THE WORLD THANK YOU......HERO HERO EVERYONE THAT GAVE HEART MIND SOUL. HEROS ONE N ALL.....NEVER FORGET ALL ALL ALWAYS TEACH HISTORY TO YOUTH GRANDPAS......CAUSE WE WILL NEVER FORGET..... THANK YOU ......

@roccoelleto9900 2 жыл бұрын

The honor of this man is outstanding. Wanting the enemy's children to know what happened, how and why, is amazing to me. The horror of war, battle, survival, each fighting for what they believe is right and just. It's very unfortunate that today these ideals are so twisted.

@andresgalindo8980 2 жыл бұрын

I usually skip the last credits of the videos because I don’t want to be reminded that every day we loose them 😞

@justaperson3641 2 жыл бұрын

Love the stories ❤ So sad that we're losing them all

@conpop6924 2 жыл бұрын

I remember even 10 years ago when i was a little kid it was still pretty common to see someone walking around with a ww2 vet hat on. Now there are only a couple hundred thousand left from america. Wonder how many are left in other countries

@sportsranger9348 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should do a Memoirs of Vietnam or Korea war.... but love the story's

@williamgunnarsson Жыл бұрын

I make a point of buying as many books and magazines about our wars, starting when our country was founded, right up until today. World War 2 is of special interest to me, because of the 13 1/2 million that were in uniform, and the 3 to 4 million sent to combat zones. A few of them wrote books about their wartime experiences, but most did not. Whenever I can watch and listen to these veterans who are willing to share, it is of tremendous value to me. I hope to pass on what I have learned from them.

@juice4604 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful for these men And thankful that I’m able to hear there stories

@chuckHart70 2 жыл бұрын

God bless that man. True hero and one with a heart of Gold.

@BM205 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear a fellow Alabama boys story. My Grandpa was there too. I remember him talking about the people jumping off the bluffs in Okinawa and it really bothered him too. All my respect to this man and all those who have served and continue to serve this Great Nation and sincere thanks for bringing these stories to us. Y'all stay safe and God bless

@justonsullivan3807 2 жыл бұрын

I am a proud American because of men like this. R.I.P to all that fought for America. 👊🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲👊

@modestgoat3477 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have gotten my great grandpa to do this before he passed last Friday. He served in the pacific during ww2. Anyway I hope your finally getting to see Belau. I love you "dad".

@guywerry6614 Жыл бұрын

I was very moved by this man's story, especially by his emotion over the hungry children. My Father-in-Law was a Canadian bombadier flying out of India in WW2. The plight of the children (he wanted a large family and went on to have 9 children) affected him deeply and his attitudes towards food and being grateful for the food on one's plate reflected it.

@cj_m2477 2 жыл бұрын

What a great soldier, he recounts his experiences with dignity but the thought of hungry children brought tears. That’s why American’s are great…big hearts. Thank you for all your sacrifice sir!

@rebeccasjodal9769 Жыл бұрын

I love listening to the stories of Veterans of war, no matter what war it is about. Makes history come to life and we can often learn things from them

@Cybermat47 4 ай бұрын

To carry around those photos, to preserve them all these years, in the hope that one day you can return them to the family of an enemy soldier… we should all aspire to be as noble and kind-hearted as Otis Branon.

@oldtanker4860 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up surrounded by WW2 Vets including family with my Dad and many Uncles who served. While none encouraged me in joining, I never had a doubt that I would. I miss them terribly as they were gone so early in my life. So many people and memories gone forever along with their accumulated wisdom and life experiences. Even in my limited time overseas I learned just how good we have it in the USA.

@huntclanhunt9697 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to interview some vets. Only ever managed to find more recent Iraq veterans, no WW2. It's sad to see them go.

@TheSniperGTO 2 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow, 11 March 2022, I will attend the funeral of Lee Hayes, a World War II veteran who was the guest speaker at our Veteran’s Day Ceremony last year. I’m glad somebody is recording all of the memories of these true heroes. Whenever my son or daughter talk about how awesome some actor or singer is, I always sit them down and make them watch some of these to snap them back to reality.

@kelvinsurname7051 2 жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace a true hero god bless him! I wish I could meet one of these heroes!

@HistoryfortheAges 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing the sorties of WWII vets. I just made a lecture on my channel about Sam Sachs. Flew gliders into Normandy. 106 years old!

@Guaguadeath 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I love all the side stories and discussions that these videos always bring up in the comments. Hearing about peoples families and their relatives that were in the war or the service is so heartwarming and fascinating

@eamo106 Жыл бұрын

A great series, thank you

@chameleon9717 2 жыл бұрын

Keep this up it is so important that their story’s get heard! Thank you!

@melaniebearss3789 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you for this work

@douglasgable429 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏾 ❤️

@gavinculpepper9685 2 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for these videos

@cloudsplitter24 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful your making these videos...

@drlest717 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love and light to all our Veterans!

@dave3156 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving one more of their stories. We have lost many but I appreciate every one you do so they are not all lost. Thx

@peterbilt379br 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Amazing to here the story's

@kennethcaine3402 2 жыл бұрын

Another Hero, he is very smart and he tells these stories about what happened to him. Thanks for sharing.

@JoeBribem Жыл бұрын

What an absolute treat to run across this video. That man was a pure honor to listen to tell his stories.

@jadesmith6823 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service ❤️

@nickwalls7448 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir!

@joshuagonzalez4806 2 жыл бұрын

Love your stories. What a great thing you guys are doing! I look forward to seeing your videos pop up on my notifications. Keep up the great work!

@mikesmith-wk7vy 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is doing so much good preserving this history

@Joellikestobox Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service

@ianlinklater4510 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful..... The children mattered deeply to this dear man.

@johnzabik270 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service 👍

@subnoizesoldier2 3 ай бұрын

I truly love what you’re doing. I hope you find as many veterans as possible and get all of their stories before it’s too late.😢

@_MaxHeadroom_ 2 жыл бұрын

These people are not murderers. Not a single one you've ever filmed.

@evanduerksen378 2 жыл бұрын

Great video it's very heartwarming and educational when watching your guy's videos.

@paulbradford8240 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Memoirs of WW2. I do hope the gentleman got his wish to return the photographs.

@lawtonlancaster5753 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. People like you and my grandpa's are the reason I'm here today

@henrymrerations4421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir.

@chaseryder Жыл бұрын

Great production! 10/10

@charlesbawden5924 Жыл бұрын

Bless this guy. Thank you for your service sir. Forever grateful.

@mikesmith-wk7vy 2 жыл бұрын

I love ww2 history and this channel is doing a amazing job at trying to preserve a dying knowledge of history in our great veterans

@ronlecarl2376 Жыл бұрын

Solid dude. Hardcore. Love his voice & how he speaks. Caught every single word.

@darreljonathan2972 2 жыл бұрын

otis has a good sense of humor, thank you for your service otis. may the good lord bless you.

@stevecrippen7472 2 жыл бұрын

great stories from a Vet,,who risked it all for our freedom

@haroldadkins770 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir God bless you

@jeffbaxter8770 Жыл бұрын

Great work you're doing, thank you, greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

@larrybaker5316 Жыл бұрын

a member at our church Kenneth Humphries, a good friend, was at Iwo Jima and actually witnessed the Marines raise the US flag over Mt, Suribachi , he personalized my copy of "Flags of our Fathers" about that day....sadly Ken passed a few years ago, what an honor to know him..............dad also served in WW2 as did so many of our friends dads...(boomer here)....these guys were truly the Greatest Generation