Maj. Dick Winters statue unveiled in France [1080p]
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- On June 6, 2012-the 68th anniversary of D-Day-a statue of Maj. Dick Winters was unveiled in the Normandy village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Winters was the commander of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division after they parachuted into Normandy on June 6, 1944. His heroism and leadership was documented in the Stephen Ambrose book and mini-series "Band of Brothers". A young student named Jordan Brown-who lives just a few miles from Winters' Pennsylvania home-raised $99,000 selling armbands stamped with a phrase Winters used: "Hang Tough." The money was used to help pay for the statue of the late Mr. Winters that now looks over the Normandy countryside.
From CBS News.
Clarification: The "Grandpa, were you a hero" story was not Winters' own story. He was recalling a letter he received from a fellow Easy Company veteran, Sgt. Mike Ranney. But I still cry every time I hear it.
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Grandpa said no, but I served in a company of heroes.
even the tougest guy in the world will have the eyes wet after that. True leader.
That always gets me
It get's me every time!!!
To the reporters, it isn't Mr. Winters...it is Major Winters, he may have been humble but he deserves the dignity his rank denotes.
Jeff Carver I agree. That Specifically pissed me off. Respect the rank. He was a LTD and made it to a Major. That is still very hard to do.
He damn well earned it!
Stop being butthurt he didn't care about ranks
Don't expect the Communists that dominate mainstream media to care about our military.
And it wasn't Omaha Beach.
Thank you men of the 101st Airborne Division and men of the Easy Company for liberating my hometown!
Greetings from Eindhoven.
never forget
Dick Winters always led his men from the front. He never asked any of his men to do something he wouldn't do himself. He was a MAM OF GREAT COURAGE. The world is a much poorer place for his passing.
HE WAS A *MAM* OF GREAT COURAGE?
Amen A helluva hero!
If anyone ever deserved to have a statue erected in their honor, Lt. Richard Winters is that man. He was humble, strong, fearless and a natural born leader of men. R.I.P. sir.
Winters is the best and ideal officer of Easy Company... Nuff said, and he was right with his answer to his grandson he served with a company of heroes, till the end
He was a major
I would have followed you anywhere mr winters , What you and your men did for us .. We will never forget ... My last salute to my True hero .. From a thankfull dutchman
***** I served in the dutch army , i was commander of a Panzerhaubitze 2000 , hence the name
Major Winters
MAJOR Winters
Private Winters
I took my son a couple of time to Utah beach and a few kilometers before the beach, on the side of the road, near brecourt manor, there he is. Tall , proud and there is only one word written in gold on the back of the statue... And it's so obvious...
LEADERSHIP..🇺🇸🇲🇫
Merci Major.
D'un soldat à un autre soldat.
Now in June I'll travel to Normandy to visit the beaches, Brecourt Manor and of course the museums... Greetings from Germany 😊
"Mr Winters" please call him by his proper title of Major Winters
I as a dutchmen owe my freedom to these men who spearheaded the advance into europe and liberated us as europeans. I salute all who in any way contribudted to these great undertaking,specially the men of easy company
I was there, very moving moments when you go through the places around Brecourt. Sure it will be better if they learn the stuff they are talking about...
R.I.P. to recently passed Wild Bill
The artillery guns (Howitzers) were shooting Utah Beach... not Omaha. Goddamnit CBS, I'm from Finland and even I know this.
dammit cbs
Lol no.
Learn some history. Those guns were hitting all beaches.
Brady Brumfield You must read history. In all the accounts the battery that Lt Winters attacked in Brecourt Manor were hitting UTAH beach, not Omaha.
Hernan Ferrea Ah shit sorry, I was thinking about the guns on Pointe Du Hoc.
Deathshuck CBS also described the Joe Rosenthal Iwo Jima pic as 6 Marines. It was 5 Marines and a Navy Corpsman. The writers and editors don't have a clue.
Major Winters, is a man that only comes once in a lifetime in the time of need when they're needed the most.
Major Winters did not lose his leg. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Joe Toye lost their legs in the Ardenne Forest
COMPANY OF HEROES !!!!!!! God bless you Sir WINTERS
I’ve seen that statue many times in person. Beautiful. Right by the side of the road leading out of Utah Beach. You literally must drive past to get off the beach.
Not true, there are other roads of the beach.
It was actually Mike Ranney a soldier who served under Major Winters that said that famous quote that he wasn’t a hero he served in a company of heroes he told that to Major Winters through a letter. RIP to both Major Winter and Mike Ranney and to all of those soldiers who lost their lives
Amazing how much Guarnere respected Winters, given how he thought ill of Winters earlier
I am proud to be from the same area of Pennsylvania as Dick Winters and an Army vet as well. As Americans, we owe so much to the men (and women) that answered the call in WW 2.
Thank you for posting this. I am always so humbled by these men. The bravery is beyond my whimpy self.
grandpa we you a hero in the war. music chimes in at just the right moment to make you cry
six of my uncles fought in ww2 they all came home ,, i say they all came home the fact is that there is still a part of them left there no matter what ,,, one was with kellog when he came upon the first death camp found , he state that you could smell it 18 miles away ,, he wasnt the same after that , from what he said the men started to give the k rations to the prisoners but the sergeant scream for them to stop it will kill them to eat so they started to make a broth for them , he cried every time he talked about it ,, no wonder ,, one uncle was a tail gunner in a Lancaster , one of three that came home to Canada , one was speacial forces ,one was navy in the atlantic the rest just infantry i say just infantry because thats what they said ,,, to me they all are heroes ,, all are gone now but they changed the world as we know it today , the price they paid was high but they all were inlisted and all felt it was their jobs to stop what was happening in Europe,, rip dick winters you are a hero even if you did say so ,
Enlisted. yes, today you cant get their heads out of nonsense like cell phones, etc. It's not fair to those multiple redeployed guys to the mid east and Afghanistan. Get the draft back up. All these young men who dont know why they're here can serve a purpose. Draft their asses.
"He's still alive"
what? did the lady even listen to the interview? he passed away and that's why they have a statue of him
lobelia1997 it's Gale King, Oprah's best friend. So what did u expect...she doesn't give a darn about our great military
she's an overrated wig another oprah contribution
She meant bill guernere
What an insincere media hack she is, she did even watch it properly. Embarrassing and and absolute disgrace.
@@BennyH11 she was referring to Bill Guernere
Major Winters was a true leader and soldier. He is an excellent example of how to manage people. Stress will reduce people to their true selves. Major Winters was exceptional.
respect from belgium
Le Major Winters restera Français dans nos cœurs pour toujours 🇨🇵🇱🇷
"Mr. Winters..so impressive that he is still alive and so lucid...etc.". Seriously...I wish I could earn 6 figures making those kind of errors. I believe Maj. Dick Winters died in January 2011. The gentleman being interviewed is Bill Guarnere - another member of Easy Company. And you can tell the guy who did the Interview doesn't want to correct her (Gayle) - he kind of goes ..Uhhhh...and then quietly mumbles Bill Guarnere's name. Good Grief !! And I'm not even an American. Guess Gayle didn't watch the B of Bs series - those guys are too memorable to get their names confused.
" We Few...We Happy Few...We Band of Brothers". They don't call them The Greatest Generation for nothing. LEST WE FORGET.
Oh...and that young lad who raised all that money for the statue in France...WOW! Well done, young man. Major Winters is smiling down on you.
You took the words right out of my mouth! Agree with you 100%+. I can only add, in my opinion, he was one of the most inspiring people I ever learned about. I guess back in those days, character, humility, and the like meant something.
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'Mr. Winters..so impressive that he is still alive and so lucid...etc.'. Seriously...I wish I could earn 6 figures making those kind of errors. "
Um.... you do realize she was talking about the time when he was interviewed in 2000 right?
So true. The other reporter (the male) is very subtle about it though. You can see the annoyment on his face but he doesn't correct her and let's the moment go.
She is just terrible.
Relax. She made a mistake.
My grandfather served under general McArthur and he never spoke about his time overseas. He was a hero and never claimed that title.
Fantastic! He certainly deserves a statue, and it represents all the men who served. Kudos to the boy for raising all that money- great to see that kind of drive and respect in the current generation. I am sure his parents are fine people. Great that they got an interview with Bill Guarnere too.
man those who are nicknamed Dick are hella impressive. Dick Best and Dick Winters terror of sea and land.
Greatest generation in American history.
First two clips were of Canadian and British troops....
I was more concerned that they used Commonwealth troops when talking about the German entrenched positions
AS A EX-MARINE THAT WAS IN VIETNAM TWICE. ALL OF THOSE BRAVE, BRAVE MEN AND NOW WOMEN TOO. I'M PROUD OF ALL OF THEM. SEMPER FI!
Hello and thanks for posting this tribute to true heroes of a time which partly defined a world. Today is different and difficult in similar ways. We thank Easy Company and their colleagues to achieve great things. The world could do with their attitude now. We have that here in the UK to get a better world, though some don't want or think that is possible. Science and engineering should help make for a better world, not just politicians or gobshites online.. Think before opening mouth could be a new mantra, not a podcast rant. Sorry. Best to all.
This made me cry. What an honor this is.
I agree. The French were still fighting and defending my country (The Netherlands) after we surrendered to the Germans. It is sad how people never mention the French when it comes to WW2.
one of a lot of heros RIP Major Richard Winters Easy coy 506th my grandad fought ww1 inniskillin fuisiliers 36th ulster division 1916 battle of the somme he survived my great uncle died in the battle , all heros for freedom God Bless Them all We will remmber them RIP.
What does CBS know about honor, duty, country? Nothing.
You've got that right - totally!
@midgetydeath No honour on Republicans. Bone spurs draft dodger Trump. Major Winters must be spinning in his grave with Trump as President. Even the courageous Republicans who fought in wars are ridiculed and shamed with lies and mockery. Gold star parents are attacked and insulted by that sack of shit. Think what Major Winters would be thinking about all this.
Nothing! NOTHING all coddled bullshitters
Probably more than Fox...
What does trump know - nothing.
"shelling Omaha beach" ? Thought their area was Utah beach.
Yeah they screwed up which beach those German guns were aimed at.
Because of this man's humble and submissive spirit, despite the relentless bullying of captain Sobbel . God was wit him the whole time, He removed captain Sobbel out of easy company and in His time, raised this great man to major and commander of the most toughest and formidable company in all the 101st Airborne.It PAYS to be humble and obedient even in the worst times God sees it And in His time BLESSES you for that.
MY DAD SERVED WWII THOSE MEN WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART MR WINTERS U PEOPLE WERE AMAZING SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN MY DAD WAS IN SOUTH PACIFIC AMEN 🙏
He is a legendary battle leader. Very polished leadership character indeed.
I donated to the statue when they first started raising money to have it built....long overdue, hang tough!!
If you listen carefully, the announcer says Guarnere before he talks about losing the leg. It's hard to catch, and should have been said clearer, but it is there.
Thank You all, for your service. You will never be forgotten.
lol. Starts clip with Canadian soldiers storming Juno Beach. "American GIs"
Also said the German guns at Brecourt were firing on omaha.. pretty sure it was Utah beach.
The guns from Brecourt Manor were shelling Utah beach, not Omaha.
The statue for Winters is in St. MARIE du Mont.
Winters is not alive anymore...female presenter confuses Guarnere and Winters.
Really proud of that kid for fundraising so much money towards Winter's statue.. but surely the cost could have been irrelevant for such a great hero.. oh well.
I agree that they need to get it right, but if you listen very carefully, the fellow who mentions the leg being lost actually says Guarnere's name. It's hard to catch, but it is there.
i know its old hat i know the people / men in question would disagree but YOU ARE ALL HERO'S british americain and other joint nations of the commen wealth i honer you all, brave and great young men " Thank you all" it does not matter your feelings on war you are able to express your feelings because of these men so SALUTE them please!!!!!!
Major Winters never wanted to be recognised the video even says so and gives a quote from the end.
This is unbelievable to me. I had caught on to Wild Bills story here recently. My mother has passed away to cancer In late January 2014 and her hospice was the same exact hospice as Wild Bill who was being treated at the very same time there. He passed way early March. I was in the same room. My mother was in same room as him in South Philadelphia Jefferson Hospice
Can't thank these brave men enough for what they did all those years ago. True Heros xx
He was a MAN. He would be a MAN today, he would have been a MAN 200 years ago. Thankfully, I was blessed to be raised by 2 MEN who served in the war, and be influenced by men who served from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The lessons they shared made my own experiences much more manageable.
The best WWII movie ever made!! Brave boys who grew up in the army to be HARD men. What a time to be alive! Could you imagine? Being 21 years old and flying a P-51 mustang? What a damn rush!! Same with paratroopers! Brand new concept at the time and scary! But they did it with no problem at all…..these guys were bad asses in their own right.
Sorry, folks, but Alessandro Tavera doesn't want to behave properly, so you will not be seeing any further comments from him. I don't mind spirited, or even off-color debate. But I'm tired of seeing his bile on my channel.
Get The Quotes Right!!!!!!!!!!!!
" Winters quoted a passage from a letter he received from Sergeant Mike Ranney, "I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day when he said, 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said 'No… but I served in a company of heroes.'"
Probaly the best American soldier I ever seen as well as John basilone and Eugene Sledge
M1Marine First, Stop being a "The Pacific" and "Band of Brothers" fuckboy. Second, Basilone and Sledge were Marines, not soldiers.
We had a couple Generals that were Great Officers, Hero's and Leaders. They excelled in their youth. Generals McArthur, Patton and Lewis Puller of the Marine Corps. They stand out in my opinion.
Dick Winter's did not lose a leg in the war.
We're paratroopers, Lieutenant. We are supposed to be surrounded.
The woman journalist needs to pay attention. She confused Winters with Guarnere.
What a remarkable young man
In the opening scene of those men leaving the landing craft at 33 sec, were British Tommies not Americans.
You and your friendship are heroes of normondy forever
even you dead but everything you did it were be our heart
It’s Major Winters lady
I caught that too.
soldiers never die, they just fade away
WILD BILL A TRUe hero i loved band of brothers should be more series depicting all our hero's
Guarnere is one of my personal heroes. He was three years older than I am right now and was jumping out of an airplane behind enemy territory to fight arguably the most evil military of all time (the only one that’s comparable is the Japanese Army)
A generation that all gens to come will be measured.
Now we call football players, heroes...
Im pretty sure that interview was with stephen ambrose, just played on the band of brother tv show like the rest of the interviews
Thank you mr Winters we owe our freedom to you and all those who served with you. Those who gave thier lives, We will never forget.
Thanks for all, thats this Heros done, for a free World!! They lost there life , there was wounded, but there Never still give up, to fight , to a better tomorrow and Freedom. I have the greatest Respekt, for all this Men ! ♥️
These reporters are so naive
Newsreporter says: Ste Mère Du Mont (this does not even exist)...it's Ste Marie Du Mont.
Canadians and Brits constantly complain Americans don't acknowledge their contributions. I tell them to make their own fucking movies and documentaries.
Methinks Gayle wasn't watching the report as it was playing .... Isn't there supposed to be a producer squawking into her earpiece to keep her from saying anything stupid??
Proud to be an American. Because of the brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. To all of them and their families THANK YOU
how many people are here from band of brothers?
They were truly great men
Talks about Americans, shows footage of British troops.
UTAH BEACH GOOD SIR!!!! UTAH BEACH!!!!
I watched band of brothers series every one of my 3 deployments..... in was great in 2003 because I was attached to the 101 division in mosul iraq...... rip Sir....
They really were the greatest generation because they loved the country that they fought for. Not like today half of Americans hate America. It really is sad.
Reposer en paix notre liberté est votre héritage nous en prendront bien soin merci pour tout
C'est une très belle chose à dire.
Total respect,youve done your job,now rest with your friends sir,thank you for your service ❤️
Don't suppose I can still get a wrist band? haha
God Bless US! Though times are about to come. As Americans, we must to stand together. More than ever.
only 106 thousand views that's to bad...put up a celebrity and they get millions this should have over 30 million !!!!!
He did not lose a leg.
The historical inaccuracies exhibited in this report are atrocious and are an insult to all who fought that day
What gets me about that is that these facts CAN be checked. They can go to the internet, library, or ask a Vet.
That's CBS for you
I really can
God bless you major Dick Winters you was a great and a fearless leader.
Rest in peace sir.
I didn't know Winters lost a leg. Is this correct?
He did not. The reporter is confused or lost. Bill Guarnere, the other gentleman they interviewed lost leg at Bastogne.
God bless. Heroes.
They rewrote history for the good guys. Good bless them all!🙏❤🇺🇸 The greatest generation that has ever lived.
why is 90% of the stock period footage of British troops?
+Pappy55 Because CBS
Canadian troops
Because most of the footage from the American beaches was lost/destroyed during the invasion.
A lot of that is Canadian as they got the first film of D Day back to us. It was a scoop as the Yanks and Brits wanted to be first. The first Allied invasion of France was led by 5,000 Canadians. Almost half were wiped out as we had a lot to learn and did from how to attack that defense. It saved live for sure on D Day.
Video: *news people talk about the US on DDay* Also Video: *shows footage of British Troops on DDay* Me: Whaaaaaaaat???
Hes quoting a letter from a friend btw, its not Winters own words
Dick Winters is a true hero along with all his men!
R.I.P one of the biggest heroes of WWII
Mr.Winters is the reason I want to fight for my country.
with a nazi emblem on your profile pic? i wouldn't believe it