Peleliu: THEN & NOW 🇵🇼
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2023
- Echoes of war in the Palau islands to the relics that stand in the jungles of Peleliu, this is a voyage into past & present, to a war that changed the world.
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All footage and audio gathered and shared is for educational purposes on the devastating effects of war, then and now.
Credits:
Palauan Female Dancers (Provided by Palau Visitors Authority)
Historic Footage - Crusade in the Pacific Ep. 17 (1951)
Oral Histories of Palauan Elders (National Museum of Ethnology, 2009: 21-274 p.) (Shared by Palau High School)
Photos:
Naval History and Heritage Command
Peleliu Bai - The Battle over Peleliu: Islander, Japanese, and American Memories of War (War, Memory, and Culture) by Stephen C. Murray
Readings:
Personal War Accounts Inspiration - Hans Worswick (Memoir of an Adopted Angaurese)
The Palauan Kirikomi-tai Suicide Bombers of World War II and the Siege of Babeldaob: A Reconsideration
History.com - www.history.com/topics/world-...
As a history buff myself, I cannot say enough positive things about this video! Absolutely beautiful from start to finish! I love how you’ve blended in sights and sounds from the Battle of Peleliu, the music you selected for the video, the cinematography and your authentic reactions to standing on such sacred grounds. Fantastic work and one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips period!
I love to see and read such an incredible review my friend! I really appreciate that and so glad you were able to enjoy this so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My father's baptism in fire was on Peleliu. He was wounded at Bloody Nose Ridge, had the shrapnel removed and finish the fight. He would later fight on Leyte and Okinawa and later was part of the security force in the Philippines after the war.
People these days literally don’t care about history. They have no idea what our grandparents and great grandparents fought for. So many things taken completely for granted. The people who fought this war are no longer here to share their story. We have only what they left behind to tell the tales. Thank you so much for sharing this story. Huge respect!
Appreciate the deep appreciation for the bigger picture of history’s significance and role today!
The emotional impact combined with the skillful video editing truly brought to light the immense sacrifices and lives lost during that period. As a Palauan, I feel a deep connection to this story, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering history. Thank you for creating and sharing such a poignant piece.
Wow, that’s so incredible to hear🥺! I can’t imagine the fear of that time! Meslulang for sharing your story and personal connections to Peleliu 🙇🏻 I love to hear these personal accounts
My father was in the First Marine on Pellieu . He survived prior landings on Guadalcanal and Okinawa. The unbelievable waste of life was horrific. He told me story’s of loosing 90% of his unit during those landings. Pellieu was especially brutal. Following Pellieu he was on Tinian preparing to spearhead the main landing of Japan. He told us he surely would have been killed if that had taken place. He said he felt his luck would run out. Had the bomb not been delivered and used, myself and my siblings would most likely not be here today.
Holy moly that’s some real life perspective right there! Thank you for sharing your fathers story and testimonials 🤍
My fathers story is very similar! He was very quiet about his experiences. I am an only child and my uncle told me I was very lucky to be here.
The Invasion of Okinawa was after Peleliu. March 1945.
@@soundwave6083 yes I personally do know that Okinawa was after Palelieu once the fighting was over. My father was sent to China. He never spoke of his time in the south Pacific.
Years later, my mother received a letter from three young girls in Pennsylvania, who stated that they always loved and prayed for my father, as he saved their father‘s life by Care carrying him a mile during battle so that he could be shipped to the hospital ship. We never knew that either.
My father was a very proud marine. We celebrated the Marine Corps birthday every year, and I was expected to stand when the Marine corps hymn was played, and I was taught a great love for my country and for the valor of good men by my father .
What unit was your father in? The First Marine Division was never on Tinian.
If I were a wealthy individual....This is my passion...To walk the battlefields of the past. You are living my dream
But please remember, peace is more precious than war...a thousasnd fold. Forget the infatuation with gunnery, bombs, booms, and bangs...I think walking a historic area where peace was at the forefront rather than strife would be more rewarding. And I am a retired 22 plus year vet having mustanged thru the ranks..from early 70's Vietnam era, to Grenada and Panama to the first Gulf war....so please don't consider me a pacifist. Any vet would prefer to talk about living a life without war as opposed to one that is excited about it including all the details of military destructive technology and the history thereof.. Just a thought.
@@CRuf-qw4yv I respect that. My hat is off to you in total respect. Thank you. ✌️
It’s like watching my grandparents terrifying stories come to life, beautiful documentary.
Wow Talo! 🥺 that gave me goosebumps! Mesulang💙
Wow! I was in tears because i recall my late grandma telling the story of how it was during the war. She lost one of her kids during that time. They were starving and afraid. 🥹I cant even begin to imagine the fear they must’ve gone through- especially caught in between two powerful countries.
Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏽
Wow! That’s a terrifying testimony in itself! I really can’t imagine the terror of those times. Some I read stated a number of Palauans were told how monstrous the American soldiers were and some Palauans went into hiding when they saw the us soldiers.
I’m glad you enjoyed watching! 🥹 I appreciate you and your support 🫂
This battle is arguably considered the toughest battle ever fought by the USMC. It was overshadowed by more famous battles though.
The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War channel did a two or three part series on Peleliu. Not only was it very nasty the hosts all agreed the airfield wasn’t a threat to the upcoming invasion of Leyte and could have been neutralized without invading the island at all.
The battle was unnecessary, but the only way Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur could agree on something. The Admiral wanted another stepping stone to Japan. The General wanted to keep his promise to the Filipinos
My father was there. white Beach. 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment (chesty Puller), 1st Division. He never talked to us kids about the war in detail. Now I know why. Thanks for the video of Peleliu today. Thanks you Marines.
Wow! Bless your father and his time on island! It was def brutal in its own right as you saw from this video! Much respect 🙏🏼
Thank you for your dad's service
I'm proud that I was with Delta company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines in Viet Nam. I didn't realize then the history of the battalion.
My grandfather served in the U.S Navy in the Pacific theater. He never talked about it, but the ghosts haunted him until he died as an 88 yr old man. Thank you for the great videos and history lessons.
RIP
Much respect brother
BRO this is so good. I am so freakin happy you used that quote from Sledges book at the end. When I was reading his book for the first time when I was 16 i had to put the book down and take some deep breathes. That quote has stuck with me my whole life and helps me be grateful for those who came before me and helped ensure I don't have to live through the horror of war. Thanks so much for this video man fr. Great job!
Love that the readings of Sledge was felt through the quote I used and of course through the project! Respect! Thank you my friend
I'll be visiting in early 2025 for some forestry work. Thanks for sharing this great footage!
SIR! Well Done! I'm watching on my TV and I had to grab my phone about five minutes in to tell you how well you have presented this story. Great concept. Even better execution. Id love to be able to see this kind of presentation on just about every battlefield ever. Damn fine work, son. Damn fine work.
While my dad was fighting in Europe with Patons 3rd army his brother was killed on Peleliu , 5 brother's and a sister served during WW2 .
Well done, a fitting tribute to the young and brave, toughest generation ever, grew up in the depression then straight into that hell against a suicidal enemy, respect.
I hope and pray the Palauan people don’t ever have to go through this again 😔🙏🏽🕯️
What Palauans endured is heartbreaking! And it was only a glimpse into that narrative which was difficult enough to get to understand since there’s so little documentation 😞
I agree with the comment about how you connected the past to the present. I also pray that this doesn’t happen again. My mom’s side of the family has ties to Peleliu, so it means a lot for you to cover this history. You did amazing as always 🤍🤙
I appreciate you Janel! 🫂 Palauans are some of the most loving and giving people so hurts my heart to know some of the unspoken narratives of what they went through during the war! ❤
LOVE LOVE LOVE, THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Wow, excellent video. I'm reading "With The Old Breed" by EB Sledge again for the tenth time or so (I first read it a couple of decades ago) and I was suddenly struck with an urge to see what it looks like today. You did an excellent job in assembling and producing this video and did a service to remind us all of the people who senselessly died on those islands, which were declared unnecessary to have been taken after the war . . . basically another callous and ghastly mistake by Douglas MacArthur in his quest for personal glory. Now I don't have to get on a plane and fly 10,600 miles to get there and tour the islands, because you did it for me! Cheers
Nick
Very well said and we’ll put and I’m glad I was able to teleport you to Peleliu in this 19 minute video. Although there is truly nothing like seeing it all with your own eyes! Thank you for sharing and supporting my channel 🙏🏼🙇🏻
This video is so nostalgic for me after listening to the stories of my Grandfather who fought the Japanese in the South East Pacific. I felt like I was there watching this. Thank you.
Wow! I can’t imagine the time warp this must have been! I’m so glad to hear it! I can’t imagine what he had shared with you 🙇🏻
My grandfather was a combat nurse in the Pacific, he NEVER spoke of it. I didn't learn of the extent of his service until after his death.
It was a pleasure to watch this documentary. I felt that you told Peleliu's story very well. The use of sound of video to paint a clear picture of the war was executed so well. It all felt so real. 10 out 10 documentary! I'm so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work my friend.
I’m so glad to hear it was delivered in a way to be able connect to through audio and visuals man! As said many time, i appreciate your help and support 😃🇵🇼
Hey Anthony. Thank you for this documentary. As a child growing up my parents shared stories about the war. They learned to speak Japanese during the war. While visiting Palau in July 2023, I couldn’t get myself to go into the caves or bunkers like I did when I was 10yrs old in Palau or Saipan. I felt deep sadness and sometimes worry about the future for Palau.
Hi Evelene👋🏼 I can’t imagine the dark heavy feeling it must have been to even think about entering the caves. So much had occurred in them I couldn’t imagine the energy felt! Mesulang for sharing your story 🙇🏻🙏🏼
A very amazing documentary for people like me who are very appasionated of pacific campaign! Thank you bro!
I can’t get enough of it myself! Thank you brother 🙇🏻🫵🏽
I have always been interested in the pacific war. This was a really interesting and cool watch.
thanks very much for your efforts in using videography to weave the present to the past. ❤
Was a pleasure to share and learn along the way! Thankful for your support 🙇🏻
My father-in-law fought there as an Army officer with the 81st Infantry Division. Thanks for sharing.
It’s so cool to see that HQ building in real life, it looks so familiar from games and movies.
Call of duty 😊
Well done Mr. Perez.
Having watched The Pacific. . . A entire new appreciation. Loved the juxtaposition of your experience and the honor to the men who fought. Thank you.
The Marine casually throwing the grenade into the bunker and getting his hat blown off by the concussion is a small example of the close, personal, brutal fighting on Bloody Nose Ridge. Sledge wrote that everyone became despondent as getting killed or receiving the million dollar wound were the only escapes from this tropical hell.
Thank you for sharing with us ❤
Well done young man. Thank you.
Much appreciated Gene🙏🏼
Very cool history video cant believe more people haven’t watched .
What an awesome video! Thank you for sharing this with us!
This is awesome 🤩 great work
Great job presenting this. Enjoyed
Thank you brother Rob! 🙏🏼
Sulang for documenting this so well
Mesulang🫂 I appreciate you and your support in all i do🙏🏼
Brilliant piece of work. Really well put together and very interesting for a WW2 buff such as myself. Keep 'em coming!!
Excellent video, I truly enjoyed it.
Great job on this one 💪 I think it was a great way to show it
Great video. Thank you.
Great video!!!
Thank you for doing this.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So well done
Awesome. Thank you.
Thank you so this video. It explains so much.
Amazing Video man. It give people like me who could never get to go to these places a view from eye level.
Fabulous video!
Outstanding job with this my friend, very well put together.....
Thank you so much for this ! So glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Amazing! Was overwhelmed with nostalgia as you were riding through the island.
In a technical note, well done on the editing and narration. Love the outtakes! Great job. Sulang bro!!
So happy to bring you back to Odesangel brother! And super appreciate the love and support! Was quite the journey putting this together but was worth every day of hard work! Mesulang🫂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I have never been more jealous/impressed by the footage you’ve been so lucky to capture. You are exactly the type of traveller I want to imitate. Seeing the beaches which so many men on both sides gave their lives and their livelihoods touched me so much. This battle was a game changer in the pacific offensive. You are so unbelievably privileged. Major kudos to you. Thank you for this video.
Super blessed to have been able to make it on Peleliu brother! Thank you for the support and glad you enjoyed
this channel is a gem 💎
I appreciate you 🤙🏽🫂
Excellent video!
Masterful docy.... thank you. Enjoyed it very much!
Thank you my friend 🫂
Thank you, this was very well done
Thanks a bunch man🤗
Thank u for sharin bout this place
Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
An amazing production, by far the best WW2 video I have ever seen!
Ahh so glad to hear this man
Gosh I’m remembering playing on those tankers as a little girl. Thanks for the memories. What an amazing production 🙌 #peleliugrown
So happy to bring you back home through some nostalgia! One other person had mentioned they played with old grenades or something . Like 🤯 ! Haha mesulang for all your support for what I do! 🫂
I want to add, your editing skills are unmatched. I absolutely love the effect you added to the historical narration. Very eerie sounding and I love it. I would absolutely love to see more videos like this. 🤙🏼
Not all have agreed but I went with a style and flow I felt best suited for the original concept ! I appreciate your support and so glad you enjoyed 🫂
Excellent documentary.One of the best i've ever seen
Thank you Michael!
Good video! I enjoyed it. Thanks!
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Excellent work. I hope you continue with these passion projects.
Still going brother! Alofa atu from American Samoa! Thank you for the support 😎
Magnificent video. Well done.
Thank you!!
What a great piece of video storytelling and historical reference. The fluid movement between Then and Now, and the narrative that connected the periods, is powerful and riveting. Thank you for your reverent and vivid treatment of both the history and your own visit to Peleliu.
Thank you my dear friend! I really appreciate it
Awesome video, love your channel.
Appreciate your support good friend! So glad you enjoyed 🙇🏻🇵🇼
@@aperezvoyages been watching your stuff for a long time, always enjoy the watch, there's something magical about the Pacific Islands you're visiting, thanks for taking us along with you!
@leehaslam7535 it’s the magic of the vast ocean called the pacific, and the beautiful people on those tiny islands 🥰 Just blessed to be on this journey with them
Absolutely and unimaginably vicious battle. Great video! Semper Fi! Rest easy, legends.
Good work m8! Enyojed watching it.
Thank you brother Macce
Best of luck to you Perez. This video lift our spirit up, especially trying to bounce back from the pandemic. I love it. Wow. Perfect. You are a genius.🌞🌡
I’m so glad you enjoyed my friend 😄🇵🇼🙏🏼
Nicely done! You use a great tone.
Thanks for sharing. Visiting some of the island hopping campaign islands is a bucket list thing.
It’s been mine for so long! And now a work in progress! Cheers Jonathan 👊🏽
This is amazing.
😁
I wasn't aware of such an island. Thanks for the HBO series "The Pacific".
TY🙏
Very well presented
Thank you!
Thank you for this video, very well done. Currently reading “With the old Breed” and your video helps bring a better understanding of the suffering and struggle. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed 😊
Great video. Your reverence for the combatants comes through in the video. Thanks for this effort
Thank you brother
Keep going!!! Explore these old sites...refresh each generation with history; you are the voice of those that were there, you have prepared a great segment...the first i have found.
My relatives & family endured both WW 1 and 2. I served in their shadow. Always captivated by the battles and history.
Thank you.
Liked and subscribed.
Thank you for this comment and supporting the deeper value of the work that I do 🩶🙏🏼
Awesome video brother
Thank you my bro 😁
I've been looking at this island for months now due to the airfield project. It's awesome seeing it up close like this with the history included! Good work!
Thank you my good friend 😊
As a military historian this video was amazing to watch and fuels my want to travel to these places one of my Great uncles fought in the Pacific
Nice video 👍🏻
Great job. What you did is no easy task. Enjoyed your video very much.
Thank you brother Pedro 🫂
Good job
Excellent put together Ant, really well done on this production. Regards from Rich , Perth Australia!
Cheers Rich! I really appreciate the feedback and support 🙏🏼🤙🏼
As a former Marine, I'd love to visit Peleliu but probably won't be able to. Thank you for doing this video to show us what it's like there now.
Well done sir ...
You did them, the US Marines, and Army,and all of us, proud.
You did this right. Far and above any of the others I've viewed.
The quote towards the end from Sledge, is on target.
Thank you.
9th Infantry
7th SF Grp
ARVN 1972-1975
Thank you so much Don for such a blessing of a comment and testimonial! Much love and respect from this curious voyager 💓
Great Video.
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Thank you for that video.
Many of us will never visit,but we could share in that video.
Cheers
Happy to transport you there through this project 😊
Amazing I absolutely love the fact that young people like you are making very teachable videos showing what the greatest generation accomplished our fathers and grandfathers did this
Thank you so much for the support and glad you enjoyed! It’s humbling to have the tools to be able to publish such content that had an impact and is educational 😊
Impressive. ... subscribed
Thank you 🫂
Another great video. All of this reminds me of the stories of my family, many of whom were children on Babeldaob at that time. It was a dark and fear-filled time in Palauan history with battle raging in all parts of the Palau’s islands. I am in the process of writing and documenting the stories I was told of that time also since so much of it was oral history only and will be unfortunately lost without documentation like the videos you have done. Thanks for sharing your work!
There are so many stories and narratives that seemed to have already been lost! You’re doing a great thing for the people of Palau and of course documenting a part of history! I thank you for the support and appreciation of the hard work that went into this! I’d love to see what you’ve documented so far sometime down the line! 🙇🏻🙏🏼
The air command building is absolutely used in Call Of Duty World At War ❤️
As a 65 yr old all I can say is wow!!!
What a great video and piece of historical documentation, mate. I'm currently creating a digital recreation of Peleliu Island for historical preservation in Arma 3, and your video is serving as perfect reference material and accurate images of this important island and resting place for many. Thanks.
Happy to be some sort of help and a resource for what you’re doing brother! Best of luck!
If anyone is in the chicagoland area. Wheaton illinois is home to cantigny park. Great museum dedicated to the big red one. Ontop the mansion is also a museum. The owner of the land and mansion was Robert McCormick he was a ww1 vet and businessmen
My grandfather an great grandfather were both in the 81st wildcat division on this island
As a son of an old salty First Division Marine I have known the name Peleliu for what seems to be my entire life (Marines love their history.Its what bonds the brotherhood of Devil Dogs over the generations). But as happens often in history the names of places and of the men who fought there become lionized - frozen in time and remembered in bronze. Thank you for taking me to a place I will never have the opportunity to visit and for showing us all - though a great battlefield of a truly global war - it is at its simplest, someone’s home. A quiet paradise in a far away corner of a world that’s seen much conflict. Pop’s would have enjoyed to see it through your eyes, as I have. well done and cheers.
Man thank you so much for sharing this testimonial and story so poetically!
@@aperezvoyageslol I have my moments
Great video crazy to think that you probably walked where EB sledge walked pretty cool man God bless