See What We Did for D-Day!
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
- For D-Day this year Tom pulled out an M-1 Paratrooper Carbine that was issued in time to have been used in the invasion on D-Day. He and Captain Joe Sacchetti, who is a Paratrooper and Army Ranger, review the gun and then take it to the range. Joe is also leading a trip to Paris, Normandy and the Channel Islands in October of this year. If you are interested in joining us on the trip, contact Joe directly at: joe@highroadstraveler.com.
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Please don't forget the Canadian troops who landed at Juno Beach on June 6th 1944.
Who?
@@AirplaneDoctor_ Guess I forgot.
You bet! We love the Canucks who secured Juno! They cut off the German idea of a counter offensive from the north.. Well done!
thank you for remembering this monumental moment in history. my great grandfather fought at omaha beach and was wounded by a german hand grenade. he survived all the way to the battle of the bulge and to germany. he was in the picture with the three american soldiers shaking hands with the three soviet soldiers at the elbe river (he was the one in the middle). he also helped liberate a dachau subcamp in germany, and he was severely scarred by what he saw, and he never talked about it obviously. he passed away before i was born, but he passed down his story to my dad before he died. and we all must honor and owe a huge thanks to not just the american soldiers who landed at the beach, but to the paratroopers, the british, canadian, and the french and french resistance who contributed to the fight
Thank you for sharing that moving story about your great grandfather.
It’s wonderful that your family has passed his legacy down to you to keep the memory alive. I’m happy to have read your story. God bless!
@@Highroads_Travelerthank you very much, and may God protect you in your future travels
My paternal grandfather was a full bird colonel combat engineer. He wasn't on the beach for d day, but him and his guys came ashore later to secure and rebuild destroyed roads and bridges left behind as the Germans retreated. He went on to be a civil engineer, designing and overseeing construction of bridges all over New England.
Thank you for remembering the memories of D day. My father was the Battalion aid surgeon who landed 2nd wave at Omaha Beach and was awarded a Silver star for his service. My wife's uncle was a Major in the 82nd Airborne and also was at Normandy.
Thank you to all the heroes who fought in WWII. Although most of you are gone, we will never forget your service.
Great job guys! Fun fact: David Marshall Williams( known as Carbine Williams) invented the operating principle for the M1 Carbine while in a North Carolina prison. Williams was a moonshiner and was portrayed by James Stewart in the 1952 movie Carbine Williams.
No kiddin?! I’ve got to see if I can find that movie… It sounds great. That is a fun fact, and kudos to Inland for manufacturing the great weapon based on the specs the Army handed out and in fast fashion, who knew it would become such credible rifle for multiple theatres! Thanks brother
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That was a great comparison. Thanks guys. Yes, D day is now 80 years on and when I was a kid it was 20 years old. I remember talking to Veterans who were there. Also, WWI Veterans were still alive then.
Most all US manufaturing concerns responded and did their part. The old line Farn equipment builder, International Harvester was heavily involved. They built likely most of the M16 rifles used in the war.
Tom, you did another fantastic job making a great video with some history added in. And firing 2 cold weapons without zeroing them on camera is gutsy - bravo to you, that was fun!!
Hi Jim, that’s a great confirmation because I thought I remember hearing that 101st wanted to get out ahead of being able to jump with jump-sized weapons and got a hold of Thompson machine guns. Very cool!
Early M1 Carbines had no bayonet lug and the flip rear sight. So, it could still be a conversion to the paratrooper version.
You are absolutely having a great time 😮
When you get to handle vintage weapons and shoot at the range, it’s a pretty awesome day!
Canada entered the war on day 1. October 1939, thanks for mentioning out contributions.
You bet, Jeff… my best buddy was Canadian 2 Commando!
@@Highroads_Traveler thanks for the kind words. Not only did we fight, we armed, supplied and trained troops for the cause.
Good stuff, watch those muzzle sweeps.
Thanks Karen
Great video Tom. Your very right about forgeries of Paratrooper carbines. Back in the 70s and 80s I use to run into a lot of Inland carbines that were converted in to paratrooper models that fetched a pretty penny in the thousand dollar bracket. It was buyer be very aware. Today in California, we don't have to worry about forgeries because their not legal to sell here. Their considered to be Assault Rifles now.
Mexico is suing firearms manufacturers and the goal is to put the industry out of existence. The Firearms Policy Coalition is involved bigly ... please try to help out, this is crucial ...
Don’t forget the Canadians and French soldiers who helped liberate Europe. Juno beach was the Canadian beach .
they make repro leg cases and it takes an expert to certify the real ones. Serial numbers on actual ones are all over and they did not keep track of the numbers when they made them. They started to put on the adjustable sights in 1944 so some may have been used on D Day or shortly thereafter. We will never know as they simply did not keep track of the weapons by serial number and when they worked on them. Other than the stock they just took parts out of the bins without regard as to who made them or timeline.
The rebuilds are correct to me if they have import marks. If they didn't get smuggled back they've likely been in more than one war.
May we never forget the sacrifices of Allied troops who helped liberate the world from fascism! The is a reason why these brave men and women are called the Greatest Generation!
We had a 101st AB WW2 vet in our VFW post. I brought a paratrooper model in to a meeting. He stated that he never saw one durning WW2. They all carried thompsons.
Yes - Saving Private Ryan is well researched, but there are significant historical errors, because Spielberg is a storyteller who just can't help himself. Which is fine, as long as we all recognize that fact.
O man, what a big mouth
A Lead?!! Do you mean a dummy cord?!!!