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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
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.
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.
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.
@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
@@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
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ....
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.
@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.
"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".
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!
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.
@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.
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…
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
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."
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”!
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What a dude!... What an inspiring life... Almost shocked he didn’t survive the plane crash... Makes me think I should get off RUclips and do more with my life.... Maybe after one more Biographic... 🤷🏻♂️
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 😏
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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😊
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.
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.
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.
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
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?????
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
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.
@@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
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 !!!
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'.
I love the fact (not mentioned) that even when Audie had money troubles, he refused to do cigarette or alcohol commercials because they sent the wrong message to his younger fans. That is about as honorable as it gets, in my opinion...
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.
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.
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
You failed to mention that he also served with the Texas National Guards At the end of World War II, the 36th Infantry Division reverted to state control as part of the Texas Army National Guard,[105] and Murphy's friends, Major General H. Miller Ainsworth and Brigadier General Carl L. Phinney, were the 36th's commander and deputy commander respectively. After 25 June 1950 commencement of the Korean War, Murphy began a second military career and was commissioned as a captain in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard.[106][107] He drilled new recruits in the summer training camps, and granted the Guard permission to use his name and image in recruiting materials.[108] Although he wanted to join the fighting and juggled training activities with his film career, the 36th Infantry Division was never sent to Korea.[109][110] At his request, he transferred to inactive status on 1 October 1951 because of his film commitments with MGM Studios, and returned to active status in 1955. Murphy was promoted to the rank of major by the Texas Army National Guard in 1956 and returned to inactive status in 1957.[111] In 1969, his official separation from the Guard transferred him to the United States Army Reserve.[112] He remained with the USAR until his transfer to the Retired Reserve in 1969.[113]
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!!
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 🙂
SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS, A MAN OF THE WILD SENT INTO COMBAT WHERE BODIES LAY PILED FIGHTS 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 WHO WENT TO HELL AND CAME BACK!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
America throughout history has been known to simply push through with it’s intensions by sheer-force if necessary , it’s why we’re almost kinda controlled-chaotic in war basically.
Thank you so much for this incredible story. I'm from Roanoke. I've heard lots about Audie as I grew up, both from people in our area and from my grandfather, a WW2 vet. He was an amazing man. Like one of the posts below says: "The real Captain America".
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Audie was one hell of a guy. He did a lot of good by bringing awareness to soldiers’ PTSD.
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
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.
TheDoctor1225 thanks!
Ramon Boyd Let me ask you. Are you an infantry soldier who served in US military and seen combat?
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.
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.
This is the best comment 👍🏻 I would love to go there
@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
@@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
That's so awesome to hear this
The real Captain America
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
Ramon Boyd while fearing getting carpet bomb by all major allies nation.
David Chrysostom, I definitely agree!!
@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.
@@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.
He has been my personal hero most of my 70 years. God Bless his memory.
Every boy should have a personal hero. You had a Great One.
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.
You're very tech savvy for a 71yr old. Good on ya.. I'm 25. And drunk. I hope. You live a long life. 🙂
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.
Could not pick a better one.
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
DarkRonnie >> The British actually found this was a common characteristic of those decorated with the VC, as well.
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.
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 ....
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.
in combat all your fellow members become your family often for the rest of your life.
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!
@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.
@@brentgranger7856 Yeah played it on the hardest difficulty, its a spawnfest with stupid controls still its fun
Amen!!! I’m not worthy to polish his boots
Few men ever are. Certainly not I.
The only three Americans that come close to Audie Murphy are Chesty Puller, Alvin York and Roy Benavidez.
"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".
*sabaton intensifies*
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!
All Along The Shore Where Cannons Still Roar
Where this from??
@@davidgee6452 To Hell and Back by Sabaton
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.
I read his book in his school and the library had it under Fiction, which it was not.
Same with guy from hacksaw ridge
@@blaznskais2048 that's NOTHING
@@lestermount3287 that's NOTHING
And that's NOTHING
Audie Murphy is the real life Captain America without super steroids when you think about it.
Nah he's even better Captain Texas
@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.
Afrika Smith they were both Irish American
Gust discovered him ! We need more like “this MAN!
He’s my great uncle my family says
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…
Did you write thîs?
@@iwannabeadored69420 its a song by Sabaton that was made in his honor
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
Love that bro
Fuckin expert. Nuff said
"To hell and back" by Sabaton! Audie is a legend!
Audie was an ass
A short man from Texas
@@roxannemoser that "ass" accomplished more in 2 years than you will accomplish in your entire life.
@@ibbi32a man of the wild
"They were singing in French, but the melody was freedom......any American could understand that." - audie murphy
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."
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”!
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.
I don’t think his back was against an insurmountable challenge, he took them head on. I believe I know what you mean though.
@@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.
"A short man from Texas,
a man of the wild,
thrown into combat,
were bodies lie piled..."
-Hell and Back [Sabaton]
Hides his emotions his blood running cold just like his victories his story unfold -To hell and back [sabaton]
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can't be down on yourself for asking questions. That was your hero
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.
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.
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.
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.
What a sad, sorrowful life! 😥 War is hell you never come back from. God bless your soul brother. Rest In Peace ❤️
What a dude!...
What an inspiring life...
Almost shocked he didn’t survive the plane crash...
Makes me think I should get off RUclips and do more with my life....
Maybe after one more Biographic... 🤷🏻♂️
Is it The “height shall not hinder him” award? Or “Mini Murphy’s Mighty Men”. (Or women) award?
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 😏
Do more with your life... apparently by playing War Thunder
LoL....good one:-)
@@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.
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
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.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service, and I’m glad you were able to be helped .God Bless You
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
Thank you for your service. God bless you. 🙏
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.
It is interesting to note that, at the time of his death, Audie Murphy was a Major in the Texas National Guard.
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.
His wife went on to do a great amount of good for veterans.
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
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😊
Gonna have to check it out. I'm pretty close.
A true hero. My grandmother had several autographed photos of him.
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.
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.
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.
Going out hunting in woods is pretty fun, his just had more stakes behind the success
@@dravenocklost4253 Doing it for sport and for survival are two completely different things.
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.
This man is the real “true American Grit” he is and was best of the best of American guts.
Thats NOTHING!!!!
The best of best ?! Hahahahaha!!
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
What.
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?????
He as as much medals as a North Korea general.
Haha
😂😂
@Hayden G. I think you mean soviet war leaders like george zhukov.
But he EARNED his medals.
He earned th bitches. And he did got to hell and back
WOW Good job on this one guys, I had a tear in my eye at the end there
Knocked this BIO outta the park. Great stuff.
Great video, love military history. Audie Murphy was a hero that really went to hell and back.
I sent and received a bio copy from the Audie Murphy foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Nah he was just a man who fought like lion
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.
Even as tall as 12 years old
@@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
I have been waiting sometime for this upload. The man, the myth the legend.
The real Captain America. Honored to have visited his museum at Ft Benning
Huge props to you, Simon, for increasing my knowledge of my fellow Texan. I loved it. Keep up the good work!
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 !!!
You just said " to a lesser extent Rangers...". Okie dokie. Lol
He has always been my grandfather's favorite western star now I understand why.
Have visited Arlington National cemetery several times. Paid my respects to Major Murphy each time.
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'.
I love the fact (not mentioned) that even when Audie had money troubles, he refused to do cigarette or alcohol commercials because they sent the wrong message to his younger fans. That is about as honorable as it gets, in my opinion...
A SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS A MAN FROM THE WILD
THROWN INTO COMBAT WHERE BODIES LIE PILED...
@@Triskaan HIDES HIS EMOTIONS, HIS BLOOD'S RUNNING COLD
@@willtiffany5409 JUST LIKE HIS VICTORIES HIS STORY UNFOLDS
@@RowanProductions BRIGHT....A WHITE LIGHT! iF THERE'D BE, ANY GLORY IN WAR!
@@jfgfhfaeweswff210 LET IT REST, ON MEN LIKE HIM
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.
klackonkilla
Yes!
There is a movie from the 1930's with Gary Cooper playing Alvin York in WWI.
..... AND absolutely fit as fook! I’ve never heard of him before what a hero,we need more men like him.Respect 🌹
Sad end
"To Hell & Back" is a Great Movie. Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.H. Audie Murphy.
Audie was the greatest soldier of the greatest generation.
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.
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
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
..."he's just another man...." No, not really! He was more, obviously!
You failed to mention that he also served with the Texas National Guards At the end of World War II, the 36th Infantry Division reverted to state control as part of the Texas Army National Guard,[105] and Murphy's friends, Major General H. Miller Ainsworth and Brigadier General Carl L. Phinney, were the 36th's commander and deputy commander respectively. After 25 June 1950 commencement of the Korean War, Murphy began a second military career and was commissioned as a captain in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard.[106][107] He drilled new recruits in the summer training camps, and granted the Guard permission to use his name and image in recruiting materials.[108] Although he wanted to join the fighting and juggled training activities with his film career, the 36th Infantry Division was never sent to Korea.[109][110]
At his request, he transferred to inactive status on 1 October 1951 because of his film commitments with MGM Studios, and returned to active status in 1955. Murphy was promoted to the rank of major by the Texas Army National Guard in 1956 and returned to inactive status in 1957.[111] In 1969, his official separation from the Guard transferred him to the United States Army Reserve.[112] He remained with the USAR until his transfer to the Retired Reserve in 1969.[113]
Uploaded on the eve of Audie’s 94th birthday 🔥
He saw crosses grow on Anzio ✝️🇺🇸
Justin Laucella WHERE NO SOLDIERS SLEEP AND WHERE HELLS 6 FEET DEEP
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!!
Thank you for not imitating the Texas drawl.
Thank you for an outstanding video.
I voted for this on the survey.
YYYYeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Senior Texans know the drawl varies a bit between regions of the state .
I have met Texans that sound a whole lot like Mr.Whisler & that ain't no🐃💩!
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 🙂
Out of his museum's worth of brave deeds, coming out about PTSD is arguably his BRAVEST one!
SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS, A MAN OF THE WILD
SENT INTO COMBAT WHERE BODIES LAY PILED
FIGHTS 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
WHO WENT TO HELL AND CAME BACK!
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.
Shout out to Sabaton and his song "To Hell and Back" honoring Audie Murphy.
If you've never seen To Hell and Back I highly recommend it. Especially if you enjoyed Saving Private Ryan
A SHORT MAN FROM TEXAS
A MAN OF THE WILD
It aint the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
I am a vet, I saw his picture in my recruiter's office and I was completely in amazement. I have been a great fan ever since. God bless audie
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!
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!!!
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.
Immortalized in Starship Troopers as the ultimate model for the infantryman of the future.
Thank you for the infomation, Simon.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Excellent video! Didn't know about his pre-service experience. Thanks!
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
Read his book "Too hell and back"
Good stuff
He is my favorite ww2 hero,saw every western he was in.Allways gave me courage in my childhood.
I remember my father got drunk and cried for him when he heard he was killed,I was a little kid then
Still a hero in many hearts no matter the age
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.
Thank you very much for telling his size and weight on metric system too.
Please do a video on Lt General Lewis B “Chesty” Puller!
One more for Chesty!
Yes I'd love to hear one on chesty!
Big Bill O'Reilly I believe that title goes to army general during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines
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.
The real Captain America (well, lieutenant, but close enough).
Audie was an amazing dude, proved you don't need to be big to be tough. Loved his films too, particularly the westerns.
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..
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.
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.
any1 else listened "To hell and Back" before this ? :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7:07 “Just hold the phone and I’ll let you talk to one of the bastards” has to be one of the funniest lines I’ve ever heard! Lol
America throughout history has been known to simply push through with it’s intensions by sheer-force if necessary , it’s why we’re almost kinda controlled-chaotic in war basically.
l am clad to see someone do....What is due this man Audie Murphy....Thank so very much...Well done...!!
Look kids! You want a super hero? Well
Here he is!!!
Thank GOD for men like him!!
From a grateful American!!!
Oh Yeah time.(added: a true Captain America)
Thank you so much for this incredible story. I'm from Roanoke. I've heard lots about Audie as I grew up, both from people in our area and from my grandfather, a WW2 vet. He was an amazing man. Like one of the posts below says: "The real Captain America".
This is now one of my favorite biographics