2:36 The elderly gentleman with the brown hat took his hat off when the guard started marching. Absolute class

@OppoRancisis

2 жыл бұрын

🧐

@alexanderwhyte7464

2 жыл бұрын

My dad and uncle Fort for us in ww2 . They would not take about it to children 🙄 the next generation

The way the French President said thanks to the veterans in English was quite moving.

@metalheadlass9868

2 жыл бұрын

@ultima ratio regum I don't know that much about french politics

@helveticaification

2 жыл бұрын

I bet Don the Con and the lovely Melania were both bored stiff. Serve them right.

@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff

6 ай бұрын

@@helveticaificationthe Donald is a huge Churchill fan!

Her Majesty The Queen is the only one who could make such a grand entrance with a swag and make everyone even the presidents and prime ministers of other nations stand up upon her arrival

@angelochecklight6916

3 жыл бұрын

@Rix, she is the only person there who was a participatory and a witness of that whole thing called WWII that we can't even imagine. She says nothing of things she knows. She forbids to open the archives again and again. Nobody will ever know if she was right. No Germany representative might be present at the event. What a hypocrisy, sorry to say

@RixMorales

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelochecklight6916 c'mon, we both know the atrocities Germany had committed in WWII

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelochecklight6916 what do you mean an hypocrisy?

@HJ-ju4ui

3 жыл бұрын

that's because presidents , prime ministers come and go but she will always be the queen 😉

@brookebowers3529

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelochecklight6916 KIND OF THE REAL DISRESPECT WAS TRUMP SITTING NEXT TO HER MAJESTY ... WAS PHILIP ILL ? HE SERVED AS DID SHE ....

This has under 500k views while twerk songs have millions, that’s a damn shame. Bless these heroes for saving the world, we owe them everything.

@elliotdobie561

2 жыл бұрын

Now 1.5 million which is better

@Feroxing12

Жыл бұрын

this is the world now.

If you ever get a chance to speak to a WWII veteran, do NOT pass it up. So fascinating to hear their stories

@kperry2504

5 жыл бұрын

So true! We had 4 Uncles who Served. NON of them would talk about it. One, we didnt even know he landed in Normandy, until he was late for my brothers wedding, and said he had come from Normandy reunion/gathering in France! We were in shock! One of my other Uncles, finally talked about it, only it was in a letter he had to write to the Government. He was a POW in the Great Escape camp, Stalag Luft 3, and on this list to escape! Our mom shared that with us, but he would not openly talk about it.Only little tiny bits, here and there.He went through h-ll. He was SO young, they all were....:(

@hitjifox

5 жыл бұрын

I consider myself as being extremely lucky to have heard the story of a French and German veteran, separately. The points of view on the horror and the tragedy of the event, although in two opposite camps, is not too different. Both did not chose to be where they were.

@kperry2504

5 жыл бұрын

@stray dog7 Yes Dog, it depends on the person and their experience.My Mom said when my Uncle that was the POW in Stalag Luft 3, came home, he was thin, and didnt speak much about anything for 2 years! Im Blessed & Honored to be married to a Vietnam Vet. There experience was different for sure when they came home. :( My husband doesn't speak of the things he went through. Only a little. It was pretty horrific, and it truly is a Miracle of God that he did come home. War scar's the very Soul...thank you for sharing :)

@kperry2504

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P Um, if I didnt know better, you sound like your defending the Nazi's. You make these claims, BUT leave out the FACTS. FACT- Nordhausen- 450 killed 1st day, 1000 the next. NOT "thousands". Further, you left out the FACT that the SS moved them into barracks that were NOT marked with a RED CROSS on the roof, and the barracks were located right next to factories & rail-yards. Targets for the RAF. The SS COWARDS took cover, and wouldnt let the prisoners take cover. As for the ships that were sunk, you conveniently LEFT OUT the FACTS with that too. Like the FACT that they were anchored in a bay, which at the time, were common targets. Or that they didnt know there were prisoners onboard. OR that the ones that survived and swam to shore, were quickly mowed down with machine guns by the Germans. OR, this is a BIG FACT, that orders directly from Berlin were to either sculled the ships with the prisoners STILL ALIVE onboard, or have them bombed or torpedoed by German forces. The ORDERS WERE TO MURDER THEM ALL! Prisoners trapped on the ships for DAYS without water, was witnessed by the Swedish Red Cross with no complaints! Ya kinda INTENTIONALLY LEFT OUT A MULTITUDE OF FACTS now didnt cha.....

@laurakelly434

5 жыл бұрын

One thing I regret is not asking my granddad about his experience. The only person he told was my dad when my parents took him back to the places he fought in France and Belgium. He didnt even tell my Nana everything. I was 15 when he passed, that was 17 years ago. He was such an amazing man and I have so much respect for him for him. I just wish I knew more but understand why he never wanted to talk about it.

From the USA that was cool and we salute you U.K.

@hunterfickling3451

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I am sorry britian

@ralphraffles1394

5 жыл бұрын

Hunter Fickling you were fine first time. It is the U.K.. Thank you for your kind comment. We salute you back,cheers, a Brit.

@hunterfickling3451

5 жыл бұрын

@@ralphraffles1394 thanks man I started to feel like an idiot lol but thanks

@balearicrob

5 жыл бұрын

@@hunterfickling3451 Thank you, and much love to the USA as well. By the way, you were right the first time, no idea what 'Hyper Kin' is going on about. We are very much the United Kingdom. The UK never referred to the British Empire.

@hunterfickling3451

5 жыл бұрын

@@balearicrob I think he is one of those insane historians who everything you say has to be perfect I mean I love history to but I Don't rub it in people's faces whatever thank you and I am happy we can all come together as just people and respect are fallen warriors and each others countries

I’m an American vet. Show me our cousin Brits marching and my pulse quickens. Much respect, brothers in arms, past and present. Salute!

@oMaGicKsv

3 жыл бұрын

Respect brother 🇺🇸🇬🇧

@charliekorotana6645

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear an American being nice to us Britain’s

@adsdentiste

3 жыл бұрын

I feel proud that the Greek flag is in the center🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

@adsdentiste

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the German chancellor has to do with such an event

@alanandconnielast

3 жыл бұрын

Red White and Blue..

What a beautiful tribute to the Greatest Generation. Salute. U.S. Army, Ret. Texas

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

The same back to you 👏🇬🇧

@alanandconnielast

3 жыл бұрын

Red white and Blue..

@gulserensmsk

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your service!

Moments like this bring countries closer together

@art_means_artificial

5 жыл бұрын

cowards!

@sheep1903

5 жыл бұрын

At a time where everyone is so divided it is even more apparent. Hopefully we can conquer that which separates us and live in peace.

@Eaaaaaaa472

5 жыл бұрын

SUPERΔRTIFICIΔL Elaborate please...

@robbiemify

5 жыл бұрын

Presence og Angela Merkel was a disgusting insult to all these veterans !!!

@kubortthedane9487

5 жыл бұрын

@@robbiemify Why? she is a leader of a free democratic Germany, the veterans fought for a woman like her could be the leader of Germany and not a dictator.

My dear Dad, now 94 and bed ridden was there, a soldier in the 6th airborne. He landed at Sword beach by sea and he was probably lucky as the first two divisions landed in gliders and had some terrible fatalities. His battalion held the Pegasus bridge and then went on through France and Germany to victory. After Europe was liberated they thought they were going to Japan but the US forced their surrender through bombing. His lot ended up in Palestine for a year and a half dealing with the mess there. He was glad to get back home to Old Blighty.

@aharvey4990

5 жыл бұрын

ben dover -- we all owe your Dad a huge thank you! I see you capitalised the word Dad. I always do that too!

@bootsnsaddle8289

4 жыл бұрын

@ben dover I know this is alittle late, but please sending a hello and a GREAT THANK YOU from San Antonio, Texas.

@josefcamilleri6934

4 жыл бұрын

pls do thank your dad I am from Malta and I had my Grand father in the raf in Malta also bed ridden for about 14 years died in 2001 but some time he had flashbacks talk to him and ask him about it ….and record him …..the memories rest for ever LET'S NOT FORGET

@josefcamilleri6934

4 жыл бұрын

LAST OCTOBER I WAS AT CAEN NORMANDY !!!!!

@mickwood6193

4 жыл бұрын

i salute your dad

The moment, the Queen stands up for you, is the moment of perhaps biggest honour you could receive.

@kayleighbrown965

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinkletink1403 please be respectful.

@nicolelawless9942

10 ай бұрын

It’s just like when idiots disrespect me for caring about those who were in Normandy and I tell them to F off! It’s my right to care

The queen Elizabeth is a WWII veteran too, she services at ATS

@panthersgb

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

She served eight weeks in 1945 - hardly service

@panthersgb

4 жыл бұрын

@@dralanblacker8471 well at least still sorta did xD

@ramakanthrama8578

4 жыл бұрын

@james morgan lol yea.

@ssssSTopmotion

4 жыл бұрын

@james morgan you know they call Victoria the grandmother of Europe since so many of her children and grandchildren we king and queens of Germany and other places ectr

All my respect to this brave men. Greatest generation. Legends

@stephenroche5107

5 жыл бұрын

Hugo Sainz Don't tell me they fought for our FREEDOM 😃 we are not free 😡

@Alex-ve8uq

5 жыл бұрын

@@stephenroche5107 #multiculturalism

@TheDeepState2001

5 жыл бұрын

@@stephenroche5107 ermmm pretty sure we are democratically governed states so ye

@stephenroche5107

5 жыл бұрын

Numbskullz what is you're point !

@rhh3582

4 жыл бұрын

"this brave man" - "what brave man" - they were all brave MEN - those who fought, those who were wounded and those who died and are buried in sacred grounds in far off lands.

Imagine this, HM is the only leader who was actually experiencing the moment when the landing happened, the moment when she listened to PM Churchill & Gen. Eisenhower speech about the invasion news through that old bbc radio in her hideout. The feels......

@shamirpatel3569

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed and Prince Phillip was in the thick of it at sea may god allow us to be in their presence for many years to come.

@nemhookable

5 жыл бұрын

You think she was hiding during the war? far far from it

@TheMoonRover

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Princess Elizabeth (as she then was) lived at Windsor Castle for most of the war. Far from hidden, but definitely a fortress. She also worked as a truck mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. As her mother famously said: "The children won't go without me. I won't leave the King. And the King will never leave."

@oldgitsknowstuff

5 жыл бұрын

Her Majesty is also a qualified motor mechanic. Can't be bad when your Sovereign can fix your car. Even King George V1 couldn't get his car fixed till Wednesday. 'The bits are 'Back ordered' Your Majesty. They might be here by Wednesday.....!.

@dariusanderton3760

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMoonRover that quote from the Queen Mother is one of my favorites

Some of those veterans are part of an event they never possibly could have imagined. All the fallen soldiers would be blown away by seeing this.

When the Queen stood up for John Jenkins MBE...just imagine the Queen of England standing for you

@yulb.allwright

2 жыл бұрын

*She’s the Queen of the United Kingdom not England.

Can you imagine having the QUEEN stand for you

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

[SR] CC she stood for the anthem

@mrcaboosevg6089

3 жыл бұрын

@@dralanblacker8471 No, she always shows respect to soldiers old and new

@Lancaster604

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrcaboosevg6089 she too served the great nation. To be a leader is not to stand on a pedestal in the rear echelons, to be a leader is to be standing shoulder to shoulder with your countrymen in the defense of what makes Great Britain great.

@diatplay

3 жыл бұрын

Of course. That's what the monarch does, in theory, and always. She stands up for her country, the Commonwealth, it's allies and what's truly noble in the world. If or when an English monarch doesn't do that they're unworthy of their crowns.

@mukdaphansaengitram6095

3 жыл бұрын

🥳🤫

The 16 year old French resistance fighters letter , is one of the most beautiful and brave I’ve ever heard , a 16 year old willing to lay down his life for the freedom of his country , even when he knew death was coming still says long live France . It pains me to know that there’s so many heros that story we will never hear or remember.

@cavscout888

4 жыл бұрын

Military cadets, and equivalent, are the most loyal and have the most energy for this kind of thing. To the point that cadets were many of the last groups loyal, standing, and remaining at their posts during the final Russian revolution. They ran out of ammo, and stood up on the large firewood piles to be finished off by the leftist rebels attacking the government buildings. Then in the following days they were hunted down and any cadets found anywhere were brutally executed.

@_tar1kh32

4 жыл бұрын

And then he surrendered

@lecelte8852

4 жыл бұрын

@@_tar1kh32 respect them little idiot

@alcostello6114

4 жыл бұрын

Compare that to children and teens today. No generation should have to be put through that, but some are stronger than others.

@_tar1kh32

4 жыл бұрын

@@alcostello6114 ok

Here in Malaysia, my heartful thanks to you, HM the Queen 👑❣️. You have given Malaysian so much. The war is brought before my eyes. So moving to see the men in combat who gave themselves selflessly. My prayers & thoughts are on them right now.

@LukeWatson99

2 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖

Greetings from Philippines we all fought for war! Rest in peace for all soldiers who fought for defending our nation For those victims and died in war. Prayers for all of you.

@aidanlutz8106

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the contributions of your country, and resisting imperialism!

I got to work in the nursing homes and long term care in the late ‘90s and early 2000’s. So blessed to have been able to take care of the greatest generation.

@StewartEvans52

5 жыл бұрын

god i bet you could tell us some fascinating stories,and im sure more then a few horrific stories,thankyou for looking after those brave brave souls

@lesleyhuxtable9522

4 жыл бұрын

Am so pleased to read this ... I wish I had the skills to do what you did. Bravo girl!

@wills2408

2 жыл бұрын

They are blessed to have you. Thank you

How can anyone dislike this. It's utterly heartbreaking, gut wrenching, beautiful and amazing all at the same time. There isn't a word in any language that could possibly describe what those men and women did for this world.

@SEK--zw1pe

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P and you know this for sure because?

@SEK--zw1pe

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P Hmmmm you have a point, although I still enjoyed listening to the letters the soldiers wrote to their sweethearts, and the precision of the troops, and the musicians also.

@SEK--zw1pe

5 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I'm just glad that these people are being remembered, regardless of wether or not they're remembered from a particular perspective.

@SEK--zw1pe

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P cheers, I'll definitely watch it.

@Hypohair

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P Remembering real people that died, nothing fake about that.

I am austrian . My great grandfather his brother and cousins all went to war . They fought in France . I thank all veterans for their service without them the World wouldnt be the same today . Today War is only about Money , but these Men went to fight for Freedom and Humanity. THANK YOU

I have tears in my eyes, my heart is heavy when I see these old men who have given their lives, sacrificed their health, burdened their souls for a lifetime ... to bring us the freedom in which we are may live to this day .... Thank you

The queen is an amazing woman. The very epitome of grace, humility and wisdom...and she's 93!

@mscott3918

5 жыл бұрын

The Queen is the only Head of State in the world who actually lived through the war.

@mscott3918

5 жыл бұрын

Maw 3615054 If she had the same parents and was of the same generation, then she would have had the same values. We learn from people : surroundings are geography.

@nmfd72

4 жыл бұрын

@Maw 3615054 You're nothing but another liberal scumbag, Talking shit about a woman and a institution you apparently know nothing about. She devoted her entire adult life to serving her people, a life she did not choose, so shut up and show some respect. Go beat your liberal drum else where.

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

Doing nothing all these years certainly hasn’t aged her

@kitanotom36

3 жыл бұрын

R C slve

From a Mexican American, who's uncles and father-in-law fought in WW2, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

@fdama

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf?? God save the queen? From a Mexican?

@FunnyWithlunny

5 жыл бұрын

fdama it’s called respect

@TheDamnedUchiha

5 жыл бұрын

God Bless all of the Allied Forces

@armandosalgado1121

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDamnedUchiha absolutely!!!

@armandosalgado1121

5 жыл бұрын

@@fdama From a proud Mexican American (Chicano).

Love from France, thank you so much for make us free

Her father(George VI) would have been so proud of her. He is smiling down from above!

A moving tribute to the D-Day Heroes. Makes me feel proud to be British . My father fought in Monti casino in WW2 and my grandfather was in the RAF in the WW1 and WW2, so I know what they went through and this tribute bought back fond memories of them both. Well done BBC for putting this on.

@harryedwards9391

5 жыл бұрын

Well done to you Sir

@ConstantineJoseph

5 жыл бұрын

Monte Cassino was a tough battle. God bless your Father

@NLS_7

4 жыл бұрын

Where are trials for war crimes to British, USA and Soviets? Done war crimes in Nuremberg for killing civilians but carpet bombing civilians themselves is ok? TRIALS FOR ALLIES SHOULD BE DONE! Brits are just cold emotionless conservative creatures. Its the strangest thing you can't communicate on a truly human and emotional field. TRIALS FOR BOLSHEVIKS! TRIALS FOR BRITISH AND AMERICANS! History is written by victors!

@Norbatuke

4 жыл бұрын

You better follow tradition and be in the military. Also your sons, grandsons, great grandsons ect

@WhatsCookingTime

4 жыл бұрын

Those men and all of our allied troops we owe such a huge debt to. Two of my great uncles fought in Europe .

Great respect from germany in represantation of all the germans who watch this video and feel to awkward to write in the comments.

@thegreatape170

4 жыл бұрын

Save your country

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️🇬🇧

@Drache191200

3 жыл бұрын

Fellow german here and i gotta say, as strange as it is, it is simply normal and nothing to be weirded out about

@kangarookids7497

3 жыл бұрын

Keep your country FREE. Keep your country independent. Do not let bad influences right around you destroy your identity.

@alistairt7544

3 жыл бұрын

This is history and today, we are at peace and are allies. We shouldn't let evil forces run our countries, far-right, far-left politics, extreme views, etc. It's the responsibility of us and future generations go to war. So many good people around the world don't want war, but it's the few people in power, and few with evil intentions, that influence others to divide us. Hoping for long lasting peace to all people in the world.

Everybody: Omg, such a nice event with retro music Queen: Omg, back in my days. . .

So sad. Truly the greatest generation that ever lived. So few of the veterans left

All respect to this heroes. Tears in my eyes. Greetings from Prague

@stuartofblyth

5 жыл бұрын

God bless the Czechs, who fought valiantly with the Allied forces.

@tomgreen8862

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, you do not understand, the German Wehrmacht freed you Czechs from the Red occupation and the terror regime of Stalins bolschewiks. Like the German Wehrmacht did in Finland, Baleraus, Ukraine, etc, etc. And cause Germany lost WW2, you were occupied again by the Russians.

@keithmitchell6548

5 жыл бұрын

@@tomgreen8862 nazi

@dude9318

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Green well in not sure of your statements but the reason axis lost was because of russia and the allies that was the biggest reason of course dont know what you talking about

@daczechboi8644

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomgreen8862 And they came here because you invaded us in the first place. Fascism=Communism

First dday anniversary since my grandad passed. He wasnt a dday veteran, he served instead in the British Indian Infrantry division in Burma, against the Japanese. Everytime I was with him, I never wasted a second, and would talk to him as much as possible about his time there and his life growing up. Miss you so much, love you eternally

To all veterans. Thank you. As PM Winston Churchill expressed "Never has so much been owed by so many to so few." THANK YOU

@johnjacobastor9440

3 жыл бұрын

He expressed this to the RAF and aircrews during the Battle of Britain with very little pilots and planes and heavy losses won over the Luftwaffe if they hadn’t we would have been invaded

When the veterans walks out I couldn’t help but clap for there service

@nicolelawless9942

3 ай бұрын

I’ve actually met a few D-Day veterans myself and I hugged them after they told me their experiences in Normandy. I didn’t expect the veterans to hug me back but they did anyway because they knew my love for D-Day was unbreakable and it still is today. I cry every time a D-Day veteran dies because I love them

Thank you to all our American brothers and sisters from across the pond, today was an emotional day remembering the brave men and women who fought on D-day. I was there in Portsmouth watching the ceremony side by side with many different nationalities. We love you all.💙

@blabboo

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Cole We love you back! the determination of the British people and its military is truly what helped the allies win the war! 🇺🇸🇬🇧💜

@Bredaxe

4 жыл бұрын

Much love from the US. Always and forever we shall stand shoulder to shoulder.

@billturner7363

4 жыл бұрын

British brains, Russian blood and American steal, European resilience and commonwealth determination.

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait until Woody.EXE does his first tribute as Wales’s monarch next Tuesday night and everyone will turn up just for him; I’m very honoured to be Queen of the greatest monarch since the late Queen Elizabeth II

Angela Merkel must’ve felt a bit awkward during this event.

@peterpeter4254

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. She is the chancellor of a free and democratic Germany now. So she must be grateful.

@RaVen-bg3jz

5 жыл бұрын

Sevo Abides „war fueling capitalistic NATO ally“. Welcome bro.

@47502168

5 жыл бұрын

Why was she even invited? Putin wasn't and Russia was our ally then.

@orlandogodinez9746

5 жыл бұрын

@@47502168 Little awkward to have russia during these times but yea, he could of been there.

@danidavis9261

5 жыл бұрын

Putin wasn’t invited because it was a “celebration” of The D Day landings, Russia wasn’t involved in D Day, and Putin himself said the landings played no part in the victory of WW2. Merkel was invited because many innocent German lives were lost that day, the German soldiers only did what they had to, most didn’t agree with what they had to fight for. They’re just as much victims as the Allied troops who didn’t return home.

To All of Those who have gone before and made it possible for us today Semper Fidelis !

The tears are flowing quite freely as i watch this very touching narration and listen to the music, thank you WW11 veterans, thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you all.

@victorokeke3395

2 жыл бұрын

World war 11?

@GMOATILLIATA

Жыл бұрын

I missed the past 9 WW

Her Majesty and Prince Phillip are the only leaders experiencing that moment that left behind

@aaronhitchcock3904

3 жыл бұрын

Now only queen Lizzie 😢

@clarissamcpigeon7857

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronhitchcock3904 And Prince Philip didn't really experience it first hand because he was serving in the Pacific Fleet at the time. He was near the site of the eventual Japanese surrender though.

@lordmalachicarroll3770

3 жыл бұрын

@@clarissamcpigeon7857 He did still serve though. Only The Queen now left though now

Why would anyone dislike this video. Best thing I'll watch all year and thanks to all the brave soldiers

@peterbarton9856

5 жыл бұрын

Wannabe neo-nazis is your answer to that sadly!

@duncanchizizi6543

Жыл бұрын

Imagine how beautiful this is. I can watch it all year too

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

@@duncanchizizi6543 I’m watching this as Woody.EXE pays tribute to D-Day for the first time as Wales’s monarch. Me, my2009 Woody, my sister and Mummy will be there that Tuesday night as we watch the fly past coming over my home St Julian’s for the first time in 4 years

I was the camera operator tracking in front of the stage on the left hand side. It was a privilege to work on such an important occasion. Aside from all the heads of state i filmed, it was an honour to film and be amongst the brave veterans, hearing their stories and remembering the sacrifices they made in the name of peace. It remains the highlight of my career,

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

I bet it was because I wouldn’t have handled one minute of it

This is so touching..survivels of war veterans have been able to attend !!! Needs them all, we owe them our freedom !! God bless 🙏 them all and God Bless our Queen.

The Canadian red ensign looks great.

@williambeaumont1312

4 жыл бұрын

Ferdy Holim The green maple leaves.

@whdstudios2441

4 жыл бұрын

@Ferdy Holim The American Flag looks even better. With Over 200 Years we've never changed the entire design, Just removed the saltire "X" and the cross then added Bright Patriot Stars. Compared to the American Ensign and the Canadian Ensign, the Flag of the United States shows more character and History of a nation who had Patriot bodies scattered across the field so that flag can remain flying Today. Even with the flag rusty it still looks badass. Edit: The Canadian Ensign just shows that the United Kingdom is more powerful than Canada as Canada was the one being ruled and Britain was not the one to be ruled.

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

WHD Studios 2 the yanks needed french help to win their own civil war

@whdstudios2441

4 жыл бұрын

@@dralanblacker8471 Now y'all British need Our American Help wherever y'all's ASS is stuck in some serious shitload of trouble in WAR. The reason why we picked the French because the British HATED the French, And back than during the Revolution we were Today's Irish Republic; Angry and Hated the British Monarchy! The French was the key goal, A missing piece to a puzzle to solve for our Independence, Not the beg goal.

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

WHD Studios 2 you need to go back to school

Endless respect and gratitude for these veterans and the fallen, heroes all of them.

saving private ryan soundtrack being played was the perfect touch john williams knew wtf he was doing when he orchestrated the soundtrack for that movie

The addition of John Williams’ Saving Private Ryan soundtrack is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. Thank you veterans! We will remember them❤️🌹🌹

17:05 that one veteran who has all the moves to a tee, I guess you never lose it ai

@gordonilaoa1275

3 жыл бұрын

Very squared away.

British, American, Canadian, Polish, and not forgettinng the French who turned the tide of war. And history. D-day must never be forgotten. Thank you all

@paddy6062

4 жыл бұрын

@Rose Vassiliou yes both made a major impact on ww2, but Russians should have been tried for war crimes too.

@paddy6062

4 жыл бұрын

@Rose Vassiliou for murdering hundreds and thousands of POWs, men who surrendered, then of course rape and murder of civilians.

All of these people were truly the greatest generation. Sadly there will never be another. Thank you to all of them for our freedom.

My father was a part of Operation Overlord. World War II and Korea. He was an American engineer on the large cargo planes. Thank you to all who served then, now, and future.

Love from Malaysia🇲🇾 may their soul rest in peace that who sacrifice their life for their country✨✨

Wow, an excellent program that had me crying and others too. WE SHALL NEVER FORGET!

@alfabravo4237

3 жыл бұрын

QUEN IS DEATCH

Seeing the old D-Day veteran sing along,"We'll meet again" breaks my heart. God bless!!!!

When you go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrow we gave our today.

I'm an American, my grandfather was a Greek Cypriot who served in the British Army in North Africa. My other grandfather served in the US Navy in the Pacific. I miss them both, somehow they made it. They taught me so many valuable lessons in life about honor and humility. May we forever be bonded together, let us never be separated.

@alanandconnielast

3 жыл бұрын

You had some epic grandparents. Two of the best counties to serve in.

As an ex service man and having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan I can only imagine the sheer scale of D Day and what these young men went through on the morning of June 6th. I have the upmost respect for each and everyone of them and we should be forever grateful for there sacrifice they made to allow us the very freedom we all enjoy and take for granted today. We will always remember them.

@nicolelawless9942

10 ай бұрын

I remember on the 79th Anniversary recently, Woody.EXE held a memorial at exactly 6:30am and I was crying already. I’m very proud of him for organising everything and we both are heading to Normandy next year for the 80th anniversary in 2024

At first I thought it was VE Day 75 and why was there no social distancing!!! (lol) then I realized it was D Day 75. I absolutely admire and respect Queen Elizabeth and all those from that "greatest generation", who are yet with us. I greatly admire Britain for its courageous stance during the war.

@nicolelawless3199

3 жыл бұрын

It happened last year 😢

I'm moved to tears ... as my father served in ww2.

@michalalex7944

3 жыл бұрын

WOW beautiful they say is in the eyes of the beholder, you are really beautiful what a beautiful eyes going together with your smile

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

My great grandfather also served in the war and I’m very grateful he wasn’t in D-day, he was in Italy during the war but he is British. My great grandfather was married to Nana (great grandmother) for nearly 50 years before he passed in 2001. I never got to meet him

Glad to see Frau Merkel attending those celebrations. After all, D-Day paved the way not only for the liberation of France and the Benelux countries, but also, let us not forget, for the liberation of Germany itself from the Nazi regime.

@tharos

5 жыл бұрын

Germany wasn't liberated, Germany was defeated.

@joannacole2978

5 жыл бұрын

Germany won in the end....they rule Europe now.

@m.s.r.s-9495

5 жыл бұрын

Suck it.

@dariusanderton3760

5 жыл бұрын

hmmpf ......saving Germany from themselves, and saving the rest of us from Germany

@friendlyneighbourhoodplatypus

5 жыл бұрын

Finally, a common sense comment.

My father was an army motorcycle despatch rider navigating the French countryside in the days following the D Day landings. He was injured in his knee by shrapnel following an attack by nebelwerfer, He saw Caen raised to the ground and Brighton empty except for all the barbed wire on the beaches! It’s hard for us to imagine these scenes now! He died in 2017 RIP.

@MrCarpelan

5 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace. May his memory live on forever.

Great speech by the Queen! We will meet again, some sunny day... R.I.P. my majesty!

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

I will be doing one on Tuesday night when I get home from college and I’m heading straight to the anniversary event in my house anyway. My 2009 Woody, my sister, Mummy and Woody.EXE will already be there and we get the Wales royal box too which is a great view to watch the veterans on. It’s going to be a great evening; Woody.EXE, you’ve got this!

@nicolelawless9942

9 ай бұрын

2 months later and he did really well actually

My father was also among the special commando's dropped in France during the war. He later became a general in the Dutch army.

7:43 - Magnificent military precision. God save the Queen!

My husband was was guard of honour and I’m incredibly proud of him but I’m also very proud to be British I thought it was very emotional

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

Same here and you should be proud of him 👏🇬🇧

@gordonsmith8899

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciated the fact that the programme was presented with dignity. Happily the planners of this beautiful commemoration avoided the temptation of mawkishness.

My grandpa and grandma served in the Canadian Air Force in ww2 their duty was to make sure weather was safe for pilots to fly, only got to meet grandma on dads side love her so much I thank them both for their service 🇨🇦🕊🕊

I'm the great-grandson of two partisans in north Italy, that helped to free Italy from the fascist and nazis, and i personally thank all the allies for liberating us from tyranny! 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇹

@bustxr1067

4 жыл бұрын

Salute I’ll Duce

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

And a nation who elected him

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

Bustxr he got what he deserved

@bustxr1067

4 жыл бұрын

Alan Blacker he was the best leader Italy ever got

@dralanblacker8471

4 жыл бұрын

Bustxr what?

This is the most beautiful, magnificent program and tribute. Thank God for you-tube. I am so moved.

Whenever I hear Winston's speech I tear up. God bless those incredible souls, their courage and bravery will never be forgotten!

@unrealharry

5 жыл бұрын

@Ron P HERE WE GO! Always one isn't there, well Ron if it wasn't for him you'd have Hitler instead.

@ben48831

5 жыл бұрын

@Bobojane Spanere go and ask any 2nd WW veteran from britain that the role they played was little compared to russia and america. i bet for a 99yr old he would still give you a sore jaw. be humble in the presence of greatness and learn respect. they have been through things that would reduce you to a bumbling crying mess thats for sure or you could continue your pathetic attempt at baiting.

@luke2029

5 жыл бұрын

Bobojane Spanere oh piss off, the British people alone won the Battle of Britain survived the Blitz, continuous V1 and V2 bombing near the end of the war. Not only were British forces instrumental at D Day and in the battle of France afterwards, for reference look up the Great Swan where British armies pushed all the way to Brussels whilst Patton went into Britanny. Not only there but also in Sicily, Italy and crossing the Rhine into Germany. It wasn’t only American supplies that sustained the Soviet war effort but also British weaponry such as the Matilda tank and other supplies and might I mention that it was British sailors and Royal Navy which guarded these vital supplies into the artic to Murmansk. So stop trying to downplay the British war effort, the British people suffered gravely in the war (not to the extent of the Soviets) and sacrificed much to bring an end to the war - if Britain had capitulated in 1940 then Russia surely would have fallen as over a million Germans manned the Atlantic wall to stop an allied invasion

@ben48831

5 жыл бұрын

@Bobojane Spanere you lack any knowledge of history my friend and would do well to educate yourself on this matter, until then all the best. I wont lower myself to your petty standards. Keep being yourself, one day it will come back around and i hope you are prepared.

@thatsmadcrazy8953

4 жыл бұрын

@Botswana Insight so how did Britain win the battle of Britain defeating their airfoce when they were out numbered? How did Britain win the African campain and the middle east?

Watching this... I am reminded the way we soldiers were treated by America when we came back from overseas during the Vietnam war. One of the first things I saw when I got to my hometown was a sign a guy had put on his lawn. The sign said: "Soldiers & Dogs Keep Off the Grass." I couldn't even get a date with girls I had grown up with and had gone to school with. Nobody wanted to go out with a dirty, filthy soldier returning from war. Those memories really hurt & stuck with us Vietnam war era Veterans... even today.

@nicolelawless9942

Жыл бұрын

I only attended the war events to comfort the veterans and their relatives without gloves during covid and I was just 18 doing that. I don’t know how I didn’t catch it but I’m so loved by the war generation just for doing that. I’m nearly 21 now and still going out in public comforting war survivors and they knew I was Woody.EXE’s Queen and the survivors also loved Woody.EXE when they met him for the first time last year

My father was born in 1916 and joined the Army when he was 16 yrs old. He served in WW2 and the Korean conflict. He retired when he was 62 yrs old. My father never talked about what he experienced. Not only did he lose 50% of his hearing, a result from loading the shells into the” big guns”. ,I think he had PTSD. It was called shell shock back then. He just never joined a conversation unless he was speaking to another veteran. I had completed the 4th grade when he came home from Korea. I never bonded with my father. I was like 5/years old the last time we saw each. We were strangers living under one roof. I am now 76 yrs old and can finally say “thank you dad for your sacrifices and for keeping me and the rest of the country safe”. My two sons joined the military. One was enlisted Army, four years and the other son is a retired Marine Major with 20 years. I think my farther would be proud.

May we never forget the great sacrifice the Allied Forces made in order to free Europe and the world. It took all of these nations to achieve this. I am American. My beloved grandfather was a part of this. I treasure sitting at his knee, listening to him talk of this time. I read every letter he wrote home to my grandmother (she saved each one) and listened to the music of that time along with them. Much gratitude is always in my heart toward every person who were a part of this.

@Bredaxe

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that future generations won't be able to experience what these men offered us in life's lessons. I miss my WW2 veteran grandfather's so much.

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 👏

An emotional story, rich in information, motivation and inspiration. You cannot miss a few drops of tears while following.

EXCELLENT. What a great tribute to the sacrifice of those who participate in this crusaide. THANKS

These veterans can be great example for this generation that is confronting an invisible enemy but that is not invincible.

We can never say thank you enough for the brave actions of armed forces for the things they did and still do for all of us to live as we do

@majestikmse8862

5 жыл бұрын

@Roger Clemons "footnote"

@zmajbosna4270

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Have you seen pictures of European cities before they were liberated by the US army in WWII? It was totally awful. There was no diversity and multiculturalism. Everybody was white. There were no people of color that add vibrancy of today. There was no LGBTQ rights and free pornographic art. Nazis did everything to stop advancement in that field. Have you heard what happened to Magnus Hirschfeld and his institute under Hiler's rule? Thank you, brave American soldiers!

@tayetrotman

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, if the day comes where we say thank you, it will be a truly sad day, for the only we could repay fully what they did would be to do the same thing, to sacrifice our lives for future generations. The best way we can thank them is to do the best we can to maintain peace.

@duncanchizizi6543

Жыл бұрын

@@zmajbosna4270 it was simply hell under Nazi regime

Truly a Tribute to the Hero's of a generation that will never be forgotten even when they all pass and I salute your Queen as a serving veteran of WWII ! 🇺🇲🇬🇧👍

We must be honored to live and have lived in the same times of these great heroes. To have the chance to see, listen and speak to them. I am grateful to these Men every day.

cried happy cried happy cried happy. thank you for your service.

R G watts Died in October 2018 he was my wife's stepdad and my sons grandad rest in peace David Lawson

@fin1131

5 жыл бұрын

RIP R G WATTS, we can never thank you enough.

@LukmanHakim-fq7lw

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.....but no one asked

@robertbendix4814

3 ай бұрын

I thank him.

This was an OUTSTANDING tribute to all who participated in D-Day. My father was part of the 8th air force B-24 bomb group that flew in 3 days after D-Day to start bombing into France and Germany. I have his prayer letter from Gen Eisenhower. What a beautiful prayer it was. God Bless the WW2 generation and RIP to those departed.

I am honored to be able to watch this most memorable event.

When i saw the 1st clip o the men running ut of the boats into the sea, most never to return to their families. Those brave young men, my heart broke for them Please God bless these brave men. Never should we have a war like this again.

They made the ultimate sacrifice for a future of peace. A generation of heroes. Rip to the fallen, we will never forget you!

@RaVen-bg3jz

5 жыл бұрын

alsenar2 where is our peaceful future? You don‘t care about other people in the world? Very western-centric view. Sad.

@alsenar2

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaVen-bg3jz Well at least for us Europeans. You have to remember that there were always wars going on in Europe between the major kingdoms/countries.

@TheKonga88

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just like the first world war was gonna be the war to end all wars 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You was lied to then and you will always be lied to.. NOW GO PAY YOUR TAXES, YOUR GOVERNMENT LOVES YOU! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Wow what a great tribute well done BBC (for once), as a 47 yr old this was the first time i have cried in over 20+yrs, respect to ALL the brave servicemen and women that helped keep us safe and free from fascism, we can never thank you enough EVER.

Very touching and respectful. I am ex-forces myself and I think about these heroes often. My father-in-law was in the 3rd wave to land on Sword Beach on D-Day. But the very BEST way we can honour their memory is to think about how to stop wars happening in the future, to make sure that such needless sacrifice never has to happen again.

omg seeing the vets makes me want to cry.. bless them all.. Thank you to the ancestors and soldiers who died for us..

Thank you for keeping us free and without you I would not be here thank you thank you thank you

This is the only thing I can be proud of from the bbc this year thanks 🌹🌹🌹

@oldgitsknowstuff

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah ! And about time too. High 5s. This is what freedom is all about.

@oldgitsknowstuff

5 жыл бұрын

And to think that Richard Dimbleby from what I'm given to understand, went in with the boys on D-day. ( please correct me if I'm wrong). I remember him presiding over a similar event that was 20 years after the event. I saw it on BBC, TV. In black & white. Strange how today's UK population is ignorant of what our parents & grandparents went through so we could have the right of freedom of speech, freedom of expression, the freedom to pray to whichever God suits your fancy AND...the irradication of fear that the soldiers in the lorry will not bash down your door in the middle of the night and drag you away to a 'Re-education' center. Sounds familiar doesn't it.

@LadyPuddin

5 жыл бұрын

@@oldgitsknowstuff its very sad if they could see what this country as become by the people that control it its shameful

@cmcc3721

5 жыл бұрын

Probably because the only involvement they had in it was the camerman. Believe me, if they had been editing and producing it would've been full of critical inferences and attempts at poking fun at Trump. National broadcaster has been lost to far left clowns

@hopeodyssey

5 жыл бұрын

Quite so, I watch this and weep for my own dad; passed so young; age 47. he had bayonet wounds in his side and back and a little shrapnel in his knee; My hero! ''Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders! '

Scott Morrison is a true monarchist . Singing god save the Queen at 7:56

@emmabenedek646

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the idea of HM Religion was Thou Should Not Kill. The Royal Airforc killed 1000s non military Germans incl kids. On TV recently was Dimbleby. Talking to RAF who proudly announced they turned people into torches. Mr D smiling. (Mentaly Ill) Thats the family whos newspaper we warned about corruption we found going in in Police. HM Courts. HM CPS .HM Coroners etc. Theres was no reply. When we went round there the "journalist" was not maing notes. When challenged she ran behind a door locking it. The we found out she was the daughter of a "friend" of ours a "councillor".in the crrpt tory Council who said this- "the chief exec is far too busy to see anyone even re life death".He was handing out prizes to a "friend" of ours for "cleaning a school".

@cynthiam3943

3 жыл бұрын

What on earth are you talking about!

7:55 i had eyewater and a running nose from this shit lol, damn did not stop for the whole show lol Salute you all Men and Women who served back there, on the front or in hospitals and on the invisible front!

@diatplay

3 жыл бұрын

I think the invisible front, then and now, must be the loneliest place on Earth. It's rare to see the intelligence communities and the hidden hero acknowledged openly and very moving as many perished and must remain unknown to the general public even after their deaths. Fortunately those doing the worst least appreciated work as undercover officers, traitors, villains who were not don't need a big statue or medals. They're martyrs for a better world of protected Beauty and free expression. 🙏🌈🤗

God bless all veterans and thank you BBC to upload this coverage! RIP soldiers who died on D-day, you will never be forgotten.

I'll never forget your sacrifice. Thank You

My uncle was there and wounded. I see these films and salute them all. I am alive because of these brave souls. Thank you.

i loved the Queen. I love Britain.

Nice to see the Auz PM sining God Save the Queen. Long live the Commonwealth

@BucyKalman

5 жыл бұрын

When you think that there could be a republican PM in his place now, yes, it is a big relief.

@keithwatson1384

5 жыл бұрын

Here's to the Commonwealth! May our people's come together again! After Brexit the commonwealth is where we should be looking, our true allies!

@edwardm1096

5 жыл бұрын

@@BucyKalman Scott Morrison, the Australian PM is a conservative. His party, the Australian liberal party, won the recent election by defeating the labor party. In Australia, the liberal party is similar to the republican party in the US and the Australian labor party is akin to the US democrat party. The conservatives have been in government in Australia since 2013.

@danielwhyatt3278

5 жыл бұрын

The Commonwealth shall always remain strong. It has to.

@daenitarthtag6409

5 жыл бұрын

Queen of the World, would be a far better place if she was.

I will never forget the sacrifices you made. I will cherish my time and freedom on this earth.

I am a Thai person. My favorite and The only word that I was loving and loved is very American.

@Hunter-vh4vd

4 жыл бұрын

@J. Richards 😂😅😅

I love these old guys. I think when they are gone part of me will be gone too.