My Grandpa was Shot through the Mouth it blew out his lower jaw /teeth the bullet came out his back in the Hurtgen Forest December of 1944 .....Somehow they got him to Safety and in Surgery in France. He survived with a Purple heart and lived to 94 years old.....He would never talk about WW2 .....He was in the Big Red 1 Division just as this gentlemen in the interview. God bless all the men and women of ww2. RIP Grandpa I love and miss you.

@allencollins6031

Жыл бұрын

Hurtgen Forest was BRUTAL.

@almostliterally593

Жыл бұрын

Þey could have known each oþer!

@richardkirk5098

9 ай бұрын

Your grandfather is a hero.

@diogenesstudent5585

8 ай бұрын

Rip

@HarvestStudios_38

7 ай бұрын

Absolute hero rest in peace

Stories like this should be required in school. We owe these men more than we can ever repay them. God bless them all.

@jasonchristopher2977

2 жыл бұрын

Not in 2022, these men are almost gone so now we have Drag queen reading day for kids. Or teachers who push this agenda and not teach kids that without vets of all times and wars life could be alot different. If not for a small lead in tech we had over Nukes, if Germany would've spent more time on this than a destruction of a ppl, it could've turned out very bad. If you can read these words than your parents and teacher, if you read this in English, thank a veteran.

@bluev7427

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously - there’s so much lacking with the public educational system. They could easily improve it by showing preteens what kids who sat in their chairs did before.

@bgm1236

2 жыл бұрын

Public schools are too busy teaching kids to be woke. Stories like this do not fit the narrative.

@soggysammich8582

2 жыл бұрын

I was thankful to sit down and listen to a ww2 vet tell his story I was in 8th or 9th grade

@Nightshade1881

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously So damn sad that we heave a certain group of people that fly nazi flags alongside US flags Pathetic

The Greatest Generation They earned that Title. Most grew up poor in the depression, fought and won the World's largest most deadly War in Human History, and left all future generations a world with far more Opportunities then they themselves ever had.

@zooweemama911

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, exactly. 10 years of the Great Depression, only for them to turn around and most of the time give their lives as young men for something they believed in. What’s even more amazing is how many people from small towns wanted to go, and those who couldn’t looked down on themselves for not being able to. We owe these brave men a great deal, more than we’ve ever done for them. My grandpa grew up in Missouri through the Great Depression on a farm then enlisted in the navy when he was a little younger than I am now. He flew F6F’s and scout planes. Never got to meet him unfortunately, but I respect the hell out of him regardless. The greatest generation is an apt name for them, and it’s very true. My generation could learn so much from these men, hopefully they will have an interest in this era. I’m 22 and try to appreciate their sacrifice as much as I can.

@jasonchristopher2977

2 жыл бұрын

@@zooweemama911 Keep up great work. I got 20 years on you and was in Infantry Marines during a senseless 20 year war that was nothing like what thsee men did. They knew who the enemy was and why we was fighting them. This past war has cost so many brave ppls lives, limbs and money just to end it by giving the enemy we IED to defeat, guns, ammo, gear, planes, helos, money and let loose the evil men we had locked up their. Same as Vietnam, senseless war started with dishonesty and lies. Don't be part of a conflict like that.

@fazole

2 жыл бұрын

The Hürtgen Forest Battle was a meat grinder. The Army was short on men and was pouring men into that battle, many of whom had shortened infantry training. The forest is small, but steep and in the fall it was constantly raining. The US could not get much armor support in there and wounded had to be carried out. Sometimes there were no medics and they either had to walk or crawl out or die. It was a wasteful war of attrition against the Germans that was covered up probably until the 1980s. George Wilson's book "If you Survive" is an excellent account of that battle and war in Europe from a platoon leader's POV.

It's because of him and men like him that my biggest complaint is getting up for work early in the morning. I get to raise my son's is a safe place where they can do anything they're willing to work for. I'll be sure to teach my son to share the same gratitude I have for all these men. And for you and others like you who keep their stories alive and relevant. Thankyou to you, him, and all the others. Long live the USA 🇺🇸

@robertdeen8741

2 жыл бұрын

It because of men like him I exist.

@mdavis4293

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I have never known war. Real war. Like another countries tanks rolling down main street. My children and now my grandchildren have never known war. Because of MEN like this one. And many others. Some who died. So that we might not be familiar with the dark spectre of war. I think of these things and cannot imagine how more gratitude could fit inside my heart.

@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what place this is, you describe, but I got some news for ya, it ain’t safe anymore, and we are in the battle of our lives to bring reestablish values back in our country, well, actually the world. Your son won’t have any of the things we all will for him, if we don’t all wake up, and start to build some character, make sacrifices, even our lives, if need be.

@MagravatorMag

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! My Dad and 2 uncles fought in the war. Dad was in Japan and my uncles were in Italy and England. 1 was lucky to have lived. They were all my role models of how men should be. That's extremely important as a young girl. I ended up with a keeper. ♥️

@thirstybonsai1888

Жыл бұрын

@@robertdeen8741 not technically

I can't thank these soldiers enough for what they had to and did for us .

@cannednolan8194

2 жыл бұрын

Best way i think is to not let the politicians erode what they have set up. They have been working to bring down what the greatest generation has built since it got built.

@lottolinks6394

2 жыл бұрын

don't worry our time time will come..

@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied

2 жыл бұрын

Thank them by standing against wokeness. Actively.

It’s so humbling what these men did for us. It truly was the greatest generation. We owe all we have today to them.

This man and the others like him are our country's national treasure. Even if Fort Knox still had gold in it there would never be enough to equal in value the currency of their sacrifice. Thank you, sir.

@johnnyfire3860

2 жыл бұрын

Of course theres gold there

@jackpeters9349

2 жыл бұрын

No gold Bush n Chevy got the gold. We didn't get a promise

Words fail me when I try to express how much I care and respect what sacrifices you and your fellow servicemen and friends have gifted all Americans who have only known freedom our whole lives because of what you have done. God bless you all, and may we never forget you!

My Uncle John Ballantine, served in the 3rd Armored. I don’t know what his job was because he never talked about it but he was in a tank. He was the only man in his squad to survive the D-Day landing. He later had his tank destroyed in the Battle of the Bulge. He came home with 5 battle stars and a Purple Heart. He died in a hospital on June 6, 2001 after living an amazing life. He said he could see the men from his squad waiting out in the hallway and passed.

Can’t express how much I appreciate your service and sacrifice. Truly enjoyed hearing you relate your experiences. God bless

My father was a member of the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Regiment and described fighting in the Hurtgen forest, exactly as described here.

These interviews are so important. Hopefully the current generation will, at some point, take the time to listen to these heroes. There’s a lot they could learn from hearing these stories instead of playing fortnite. In my mind these guys will always be the greatest generation. Thanks to all these guys for all they’ve done for our great country and the REAL fight against fascism. It’s because of these brave men that we’re able to wake up in the morning and do what we please without fear of repression or persecution. I wish I got to meet my grandpa, who flew the F6F and later also flew scout aircraft off of a battleship in the pacific theater (or destroyer, can’t remember, I’d have to look at his “ship yearbook”). My dad still tells me stories that his father told him, and they blow my mind. He died a year before I was born sadly, but I respect the hell out of him regardless. Thanks for taking the time to document the experiences of these men. I’m sure they appreciate it more than you know, and so do we. These men deserve far more than we’ve given them. God bless these men, and our great country.

97 and still has a sharp mind, can remember all those things clearly. These guys saw so much action in such a short time.

Thank you for bringing us these folks. They are the true bedrock of our freedoms

Took a darn courageous man to do all you did so our country remains free. Thank you a hundred times over.

I have been fortunate enough to visit the American War Cemetry at OMAHA beach. It takes your breath away looking at the crosses. It must never be forgotten WW2 and the sacrifices that were made for us.

@j1st633

2 жыл бұрын

When I walked through this cemetery my tears ran down my face.

@tbone1574

Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to go there. Bucket list..

@jls.628

7 ай бұрын

My wife and I visited both the Normandy and Luxembourg cemeteries. As a 24 yr Veteran, I can’t hold a candle to what these men went through. I was beyond tears-just amazement and honor to pay tribute to them.

Thank you Sir. You are one hell of a man. A true hero. My dad and uncles serviced in the Pacific.

That was a nice salute at the end. Thank you for your your service to America.

These great veterans remember every name and detail like it happened yesterday.

The bravery of these men. These soldiers. I wish I could remember correctly which war vet it was that said this. I believe it was also a WW2 vet, he said both the coward and brave person are afraid; the only difference is that the brave person does what they need to do even when they're afraid. That struck me

Well sir...words cannot express the profound gratitude , and respect im feeling as i listened to your part ....thank you .

Truly, there are not enough words to say thank you for your service and brave duty you endured . Thank God for these brave men and women who rose to the call of duty without hesitation.

They will always be the Greatest Generation, we own them everything

@thomassnapp1341

2 жыл бұрын

@Mike Raffphone Not hardly.

One of the lucky old gentleman

A wonderful man and soul. Thank you Sir.

I thank you from the depth of my soul for your service to me and country

Bless you all.

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

@jasonchristopher2977

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Dick Thorn. I can sense a joke about to be made.

@roderickstockdale1678

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonchristopher2977 what if he really was a marine?

I’m so happy I served in the First Infantry Division. “No mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great!” Duty First!

Thank you Dr. Claude Hardwood for your service and sacrifice. God Bless You!

Me being in the navy i thank all WW2 Veterans for everything they have did for us thank you to all military personnel Active and retired

My respect grows and grows. Thank you brave gentleman.....for ever thanks.

"You just do what you have to do to get through it." - so much respect for this man and all that fought during this time. It was the greatest generation.

Sir, thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!! ✝️🇺🇸

I can't even believe this. The story about the man and the picture of his family brought me to tears.

Thank you Dr. Harwood for your service God bless you

I'm so proud to have been around these brave men my entire life. My father was in ww11 as was many other family members . Some didn't come home killed on the beach.

@roderickstockdale1678

2 жыл бұрын

Who with?

Thank You for your service Sir! God Bless You

Take notes Uvalde police these are real men that understand sacrifice God bless these brave men

Thank you sir, for what you had to face for me, even if I was born several decades later.

This is such an important channel. Thank you for sharing their stories. It is so important.

Thank you sir, you are a hero

Pure luck if you survived a lot of the time over there it seems. Amazing men, the lot of them. Thank you for your service. Lest we forget.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and story of services, courage and sacrifice for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 much respect 🇺🇸❤️

Thank you sir for your brave service that we are able to enjoy our freedom today. You are truly part of the greatest generation.

One of the last of the greatest generation. I miss my grandparents every day.

Thank You....

“You do what you have to do”… RESPECT!!

So thankful. You are blessed.

You just can't say enough about these men. They were selfless and the world owes them so much , it's sad that most young people now days have not a clue to their sacrifices.

Keep doing the Good Work that you do. Thank you and God Bless our Veterans. USA.

My now deceased grandpa was in the 1st division, 16th infantry regiment I company from 1942 to 45. Wounded twice and bronze star recipient. Pap always said hurtgen forest was rough combat

@roderickstockdale1678

2 жыл бұрын

Did he fight in North Africa?

@michaeldouglas1243

2 жыл бұрын

@@roderickstockdale1678 yes.

@roderickstockdale1678

2 жыл бұрын

He fought through the WHOLE entire war! You oughta be proud!

@michaeldouglas1243

2 жыл бұрын

@@roderickstockdale1678 I am extremely proud of him. He was my idol growing up. I'm 46 and he died in 2014 at age 95. Never filed and received a cent for his wounds. He had limp from shrapnel behind his knee and was a farmer his entire life til he sold his cattle at age 88. Here is kicker part. He was supposed to go home he said he had accrued enough points but they told him they lost his records and he had to stay until war was over. He got wounded a second time, this time on his birthday in 45 and was in hospital in England til end. Boy if that would not make u mad fight in North Africa, Sicily invasion, Normandy Omaha first wave and then oh we lost your records and then fight clean across france and Germany. He always said hurtgen forest and Aachen were awful. He lost most of his friends in those 2 battles. He had one close pal make it too. Rest were killed.

@roderickstockdale1678

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldouglas1243 he was eligible after Omaha?

Much respect to Mr. Harwood. Words can't express what men like him had to go threw in combat. This is one of the greatest countrys in the world !!!!

Rock on Claude!

Such a sharp gentleman. I love our veterans. Thank you for your service!

From the bottom of my heart, Thank you Sir. May God bless you.

What an incredible story! God bless you sir!

Its hard to believe that anyone could have served God Bless them all we will never know how much they gave for all of us

God bless this man and all of those of "The Greatest Generation!"

My ex wifes grand dad was in the Big Red . Got injured outside Germany and was evacuated from there. I bet he served with this man

One thing that stands out to me is that most of the soldiers who survived, still have one or more near death moments. Some by inches, or just by a half a second. The odds were so stacked against survival, and they kept on going. Incredible. Thank you for all you’ve done for us.

When this true American hero saluted at the end this video I literally got choked up. God bless Dr. Harwood and the entire Greatest Generation. They truly saved the world.

@RememberWW2

2 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS THE WWII VETERANS!

Well done sir, I thank you for your service. I salute you.

Thank you Sir for your sacrifice to this country! Nothing but love and respect from me Sir!!

Thank you for your service.

Words aren't enough. Thank you Dr Claude!

This career choice is amazing you are bestowing time sensitive testimony’s forever on KZread that’ll be watched for hopefully forever. Videos are amazing always great to watch. This man has definitely made me reflect and appreciate everything as do all the veterans on this channel.

What a MAN!!!! Makes envious of the things he’s seen, the good, the bad, all of it. Thanks you sir, I wish I could say the world used your sacrifice wisely but here we are 😂🤷‍♂️ watching videos on a phone in 2022 🤦

Dr. Harwood was my childhood doctor in Kansas. He was so important to our small town and the whole area. Of course, as a kid I just remember that he had a black Mercury with the flip lights lights like Steve McGarret on Hawaii-50. :)

Thank you for doing this, I wish my grandfather was still around to tell his story.

Can't thank you enough for keeping us free and safe. My tour in Iraq was a walk in the park compared to what you went through.

Amazing story. Thank you for sharing it, and thank you for your sacrifices and service.

This generation is truly the greatest of all time. You made the ultimate sacrifice for the most noble of reasons with the greatest of valor.

Still sharp as a tack thank you sir for everything

I love these men. My grandfather was one of them. So sad to see our country internally battling fascism right now when this generation fought a world war to defeat it 80 years ago.

Amazing and so wonderful to hear his story

Thanks for sharing ☺️

I love that this badass hero is wearing an apple watch. Quite a dichotomy. Legend.

Thank you for my freedom God bless you sir 🇺🇲

Men this strong cannot be killed. He's a survivor.

extremely articulate , astute, with no stammering or memory lapses. I'm impressed

Holy crap that gave me the shivers. That is a hero!!

Thank you very much, sir, for what you endured to keep our country free. I got a lump in my throat when you saluted the camera. And yes, I returned the salute. 👍🏻

What courage these men had .

Thank you for your service, borther! Glad you made it out alive! I did 10 years in the U.S. Army with service in Iraq. So, I salute you! We are all brothers in arms, no matter when and where we served!

Thank you for your service sir.

Remarkable. Thank you for your service and dedication!!

Thank You for your service and sacrifice sir.

Wow! Thank you for your service. Respect.

I cry easily at movies when I see soldiers die in battle. I cried at "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" when the soldiers walked out of the space ship. Any time I see them in person or a movie..... pass the Kleenex. It takes guts to dodge bullets.

This man sounds much younger than his age and very sharp, his descriptions are vivid. His memories are vivid too you can tell. That must be so hard to live with. This is a courageous man. 🇺🇲

Thank you for your service!!!

Thank you for your service

God bless you sir. Thank you for your service sir. Thank you for your sacrifices sir.

Thanks for your service Dr. Harwood. And bringing me into this world 65 years ago. Was in Susan's class until graduation. God bless you.

Thank you Sir. You are a Hero.

thank you for your service Dr Harwood

We are so lucky to have shared the world with these men and lucky to not have fought in ww2

Thank all of you for your sacrifices. Go Army. Salute

I wish I had found your channel sooner, but I am enjoying binge watching your hard work! Thank you so very much!!