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As an English man I never fail to Admire the Americans who travelled to Europe to fight a war where the enemy were never a direct threat to their homeland. Thank you.

I can only hope I survive to be that age and be as sharp as him. It's actually amazing.

This guy and others like him are National treasures. God bless him.

What an amazing man he is! He sounds more together than most people over half his age and to go through WW2 like so many of them did unaware of what the next second would bring them and to think how many people these days swan around like the world owes them something? These guys were selfless unlike the selfish fools we have in abundance today.

Love that these guys are still here to tell the story but what a nightmare of a story. So much respect for them.

This man looks and sounds so young and healthy for his age. God Bless him and all those he served with.

As a Belgian I can only be grateful for the sacrifices these soldiers made. Let’s never forget what they did for us.

If I count correctly this guy is over 90 years old when this footage was recorded. I must say I'm impressed by how bright and agile he still is.

My grandfather spoke German and was a motorcycle messenger for a time... Later a belly gunner in a B-17. He was hit in the knee and ended up in hospital in Germany and came home after. He always thought of the 'Jerries' as equals and knew they were just doing their job...as he was. RIP Grandpa Curly. 🇺🇸

Your a legend mate , sending love and appreciation from Australia

When I heard him say Cherbourg, I immediately wondered and was right: he was a member of The Fighting Timberwolves. Looked at his shirt and there it was 104th ID. I knew another man who served with them, Lt. Alton H. Diserens (“Diz”), a close family friend who pushed me as a baby in my stroller. 415th E Company as I recall? This is but the initial story of this unit who fought through the winter of 1944-45 and ultimately met the Russians. When I think of Dizzy and these men and their service, I hang my head and pray. Thank you for this interview.

"we thought it was going to be like ww1..." That proves the majority had no clue of combat. And then being dropped into it. Honestly I would be scared like hell.

How old is this bloke? He speaks like a young fella. What a sharp lad.

Enjoyable, that guy is sharp as a piece of shrapnel.

My grandpa fought in this unit. He never talked about it, and he died while I was in basic training (6 years before I saw my first combat), so it was really fulfilling to see this video.

What an absolute hero. He speaks so magnificently. Thank you for sharing this.

God bless this man! In order for him to have served in WW2, he has to be in his 90s but he really looks like early- mid 70s. Incredible

Thank you for being part of liberating the Netherlands, we appreciate you for giving us back our freedom and we will never forget it.

For a guy in his mid 90s he looks great and is so sharp.

Timberwolf Up! My father was B Company, 413th Inf Reg. He too fought with an M1919 .30 cal MG. To this day the people in towns like Zundert and Aachtmal remember the Timberwolves who were their liberators. Passed down from generation to generation...they never forget.

To be so sharp as he is at his age. Just wow.

He still remembers the first time he heard a German Machinr Gun. It must have been terrifying to know that it was being used against you.

I think I speak for all my fellow Dutch citizens when I say thank you sir. You went through hell to save us from ours.

Thank you sir! I'm sorry we haven't taken care of our country and freedoms better!

My father was a combat veteran of the Korean War and he served in combat in the Army but my Father only spoke three times to my older brother and I about his experiences in combat. My Father passed away in 2006 but one time he stated, “I can say two things about combat that I was not ready for was the brutality and children.” My fathers eyes got really glassed and nothing else was said. I miss my father dearly as I respected and loved him!

Verzögerungsgefecht (delaying combat) is the German name of the tactic he described. It was further refined during the cold war.

Nothing but respect for these guys real heroes thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 🇺🇲

Sharp as a tack! Thanks for kicking butt Sir!

Dad was a Pearl Harbor survivor and fought every major Pacific battle. Wish i had a more documented, detailed account of it all. Sure miss him. Bless the greatest generation..!!!

My dad was a paratrooper in ww2 ,I didn't know he jumped on d day until he died, he never said a word

I live in the Netherlands, and i want to thank you sir for your service. Because of your brave actions we can now live in freedom. Freedom we would otherwise not have had. We must never forget! Here in Wassenaar parts of the German Atlantik wall still remain today. The germans literally launched their big V-2 missiles here from the street junctions between the trees to London. I've also visited the maginot line in France. It just makes you feel so small, the more i learn about the war, the scale it had, the events that happend, all those lives lost on all sides and all those horrible things that happend. I hope it will never happen again.

Thats amazing, this man looks better than most of the 60 year old nowadays

As a Belgian, Thank you. Always.

When the Germans pulled back into new positions, the allies would've had to spot positions, zero artillery, and figure out a new assault plan every single time.

They don't make Hero's like this anymore. God bless this incredible WWII vet!!

What an incredible gentleman. Not enough words to express my gratitude for his service. The greatest generation, love them all.

Hearing these men speak about their experiences suddenly makes why both my grandfathers were so unflappable by literally anything. I guess that you go through something like that and every day after is just gravy really. My one grandfather was diagnosed with terminal heart failure and was like “eh whatever” and didn’t tell anyone, we only found out after he died that the “unexpected” heart attack was very bloody expected

What a unique war story teller. A man's man. Thank you sir.

Thank you sir!!!! They should show these stories in History class!!!!! Brave Americans!!!!

This is a great channel! We are losing more and more of these American hero’s every day, thank you for recording their stories and wisdom!

They said the germans were masters of regrouping. They dont surrender easily. They regroup.

These are true warriors not soldiers. Amazing what these men went through and never thought twice about moving forward. I miss hearing my grandfather and his brothers stories about the war. Hearing about places like Normandy, Bastogne, Holland and Luxembourg 🇱🇺 is just amazing that they survived. I sure wish I would have ask more questions.

This guy is great! He can really tell a story and make you feel like you were right there!

My father was with Pattons' 3rd with the 80th division L company of the 318th. wounded in back by sniper early morning 2 April 45 southwest flank of the battle of Kassel.2Lt.Harry J. Michael Medal of Honor winner was dad's platoon leader on the assault of Siegfried Line St. Wedel. Drove deuce and a half for 12 months in Austria because he didn't have enough points to come home. Dad came home home with 2 bronze stars and Purple Heart times 2 and his cherished CIB. Mom said he brought those awards and shrapnel in his back home but left 80% of his soul in Germany. Worked 44 yrs for same employer as a millright mechanic. I knew what NO meant growing up .Good dad non drinker and non smoker non gambler quiet religious man. I miss him.

Such a candid interview. I suppose this is what time allows. We’re lucky this generation has been so willing to share their experiences.

I'm glad I ran across this video. Those seven minutes weren't enough! Many more years to him and those able to tell us their stories.

I love how crisp his memories are almost 80 years later! 😳😳😳 what a legend!

I can't amagine the dreams this fella has....thank you sir..for.your bravery

Thank you for liberating Holland!! We are still thankful. We never forget the stories of our grandparents.

This legend deserves a video without fucking ads. Come on.

I could listen to men like this talk for hours and hours. Just putting myself in his story to picture a glimpse of history .

I could talk to this gentleman for hours. So much insight into his experiences. The greatest generation for sure. My dad was also WWII, Pacific AAF B29 gunner. So many stories, but he passed in 2013. I wanted to ask so many more questions. Took him on DC Honor Flight, so proud, he died a few months later.

Hearing men like this talk make me even more proud that I spent 15 years in the 104th Division (now a Leadership Training Division).

Thank you from Canada. God bless you and all Sir

I love how he describes the sounds of war. In Germany we call that Lautmalerei😊

This was most informative. Those guys saved Western civilization. God bless them!

This guy is sharper in his mind that all of the 20 year old kids at my work. ..👍👍👍

This man is a treasure. A wealth of knowledge.

Those young men who faced the terror of war provided are future generations with freedom. God bless the men who fought & die.

His outlook is so positive! I hope to live to be his age and still be so happy and well spoken. Thank you for your service sir. ❤️🇺🇸

2:15 The wife is like "I've heard this story 10,000 times. I'm going to Walmart"

Amazing he was willing to share this, my grandpa was a Korean War veteran and never shared his experiences with anyone. He took it to his grave

This might be my favorite channel on KZfaq. You really give these actual heros a platform and the recognition they deserve

How old was that Veteran when he did the interview? he was probably over 90, but still with a mind as sharp as it was when he was on a battlefield. I wish to grow old like him.

Direct from a G.I. You couldn't get a better explanation of what was happening. Thank you for telling your story of fighting in Holland to win the war.

Wow. First hand account of the Battle of the Bulge. This gentleman is still extremely sharp for his age. It’s very sad to lose our greatest generation. These guys held their ground with no winter weather gear and very little ammo

Seeing what he saw...you could never forget.

Great generation, and thank you sirfor your story. my father landed on Normandy beach. Most soldiers returned to the u.s and were in shock and nervous,and didn't know it. Next to no counseling. They made it,and it was time to go back to work. After the war really nothing here could scar them. they had seen the very worst. My father never liked the beach after that landing.

It’s a shame thinking these guys have to look around now and see what the world they saved turned into. Especially seeing what their country they fought for has turned into. So much respect for these old vets. Thank you all.

I absolutely could not give these men..the greatest generation...more respect...they deserve it and much more....I have pulled up on my Harley sitting next to an older man with a Vietnam veteran sticker on the back of his truck...and saluted him...I have to....my Dad was a green Beret with 3 tours in that war.

you Sir, are a national treasure. So sharp..Thanks for sharing your experience.

This guy is far more important than young person today. He saved us. The youth of today hate us.

This old guy looks fantastic. Looks 15years younger than he actually is.

Total appreciation and respect for all Veterans. Shame on those 66 who choose to thumb down this gentlemens recollection.

Thank you sir! You gave so much for the next generation.

God bless America, thank you from Ireland

Thank You for sharing Your experiences. My Maternal Grandfather Trained as a member of the anti tank Company at Camp Howes Texas. He was one of the older draftees being in His mid 30’s. He was medically discharged prior to deployment due to swelling feet on marches. In 1944 My Mom who is still with Us today was 17 years old. Even though My Grandfather did not see combat He was always very proud of His service. I was fortunate over the years to be deemed worthy of my other close relatives and their friends to be honored with the sharing of stories of their combat experiences, being wounded etc. One of My Maternal Grandmothers Cousins was Killed in action on Leyte, Philippines as a infantryman in the 7th Division. I gained a lot of understanding about the various attitudes and temperaments that exist I am sure in every army. As A contractor I worked for a former Red Army soldier who fought through WW2 He had a lot to tell but what I remember most was the frequent intermingled raised right middle finger and left hand or wrist across the right elbow joint while He yelled F*#k Uncle Joe.

My mom lived through the Nazi occupation. Me and her family thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your bravery and sacrifice. The Dutch are very friendly to Americans and Canadians and will not forget their liberators.

I never get tired of listening to these amazing fearless men.

Thank you, sir, for risking your life and for sharing it with us!

These are marvelous interviews, I'm glad these soldiers have been recorded. I wish KZfaq would not interrupt them with commercials. Interrupt everybody else. Don't interrupt these soldiers please.

My grandfather used to talk to me about the war. Sometimes he would break down in tears and tell me that in war, people do things to people that can not be forgotten, The horror of war. He would tell me stories about what he saw when they surrounded mainland Japan right after the bomb. Staring through his binoculars from the bridge of the mighty mo', he would tell me that he saw mothers jumping from cliffs holding their children in fear that an American land invasion was imminent. He would lament about warfare today being push button and no one had to see the result of combat up close and in person. The horrors of war are supposed to be what dissuade people from wanting to make war. He was my hero and one of the most honorable men I have ever known. CMDR. "Bad Pete" Hernan - USS Missouri. Respect.

This is my new favorite channel, much respect to these hero’s, and to the interviewer capturing these stories for us to here!

Why did the interview get cut off I was enjoying this one. Thank you for all the interviews love them.

I love his sound effects.

Thank you so much for getting these stories!

This channel along with the tremendous men they interview is pure greatness. Thank you so much for the content. Liked and subscribed

It’ is thanks to you and your fellow soldiers that we don’t speak German here in Denmark now. Thank you! We owe you everything!

I hope we keep sharing these stories, we should never forget. As a Dutchman, I am still very grateful for the sacrifice these great men made. Thank you Sir, I salute you.

I am SO GRATEFUL that you started this channel and provide an outlet for these last few surviving heroes to tell their stories.

This is why I roll my eyes when I hear 19 year olds complain about how hard it is for them in America in 2021...

My friends grandfather was shot by an mg42 in the foot. They had so many wounded soldiers that their medics no longer had bandages so they took a newspaper and wrapped it around his foot. He still had that bloody newspaper and was very proud of it.

My grandpa was in the USAAF in the Pacific theater. Legends, all of them. Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service, my family wouldn’t talk about there combat memories, probably for good reason. You are from the greatest generation!

From Holland, with utmost respect and great gratitude, Sir, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you and your brothers in arms made for our freedom. And thank you for sharing some of your story.

Can you imagine what veterans must think of today's society?

Man this guy is sharp. Thank you for sharing you story and also the commentary/filming of the story. These stories need to be recorded as such as possible. Thanks again!!!

This hero is amazing. I was impressed how alert he was. Thank you for your service.

I once worked with a guy who served as a combat medic in Vietnam, and one day I decided to ask him what it was like to be in combat. He told me that your first human instinct upon seeing someone mortally wounded before your eyes is to run away, and that you have to fight that instinct, especially if it is your job to give first aid to others. I remember that he also said that having to put people's insides back together was a lot like handling dirty diapers, apparently the smell can be very bad in certain cases, and the important thing is to control your own gag reflex so that you don't get sick into someone that you're trying to help. I've never experienced combat myself, but those images he described to me have stuck with me for nearly forty years. I imagine the fighting in WWII was every bit as bad, if not worse. (edited to fix bad typos)