That dude has a level of dedication that is exceedingly rare.

@davidcaldwell4586

7 жыл бұрын

The dedication was exceedingly rare, and scary. I bet the soldiers who had to serve under him thought he was a super conrol freak.

@j.danaclark89

7 жыл бұрын

david caldwell he'd pretty much have to be.

@j.danaclark89

7 жыл бұрын

Am I missing something?

@j.danaclark89

7 жыл бұрын

Metalman200xdamnit are you referring to me?

@Metalman200xdamnit

7 жыл бұрын

J. Dana Clark No,I meant it for Dareis Nogod. I am sorry for the confusion.

What? Why didn't the US invite him over to share his thoughts to the special ops? Though modern war is fought differently, there must be some valuable information from a dude who survived in a tropical island, without supplies, for 30 years This dude is practically one of the best soldiers, judging from what he did. Look at his equipment: all in working order and looks nice. His survival skills must be off the charts.

@JP-xn7si

7 жыл бұрын

He probably would have refused though.

@void870

7 жыл бұрын

Well, by the time he surrendered, the Vietnam war was pretty much over. The need for people with knowledge of jungle warfare was no longer around.

@raptornomad1221

7 жыл бұрын

Contrasting The Void True, but there are very few with tested knowledge on wilderness survival and combat. Regardless of whether we'll fight in the jungles an time soon, I would've recorded all that he did to achieve his feat. That knowledge may be beneficial not only to combat troops, but also hikers and adventurers. For example, how did he manage to escape malaria, keep himself hydrated, keep his Arisaka and uniform in spanking new condition, gather food without dedicated tools, shelter building...etc. I'd imagine many would kill to acquire this knowledge. Teck King Yeah, I concur. I would've have the JSDF ask him for his knowledge and then transfer it to the US/Japan's allies.

@void870

7 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Huang Regardless, by that time, we already had an entire regiment of Green Berets that already had the knowledge.

@raptornomad1221

7 жыл бұрын

Contrasting The Void With 30 years of no logistics support? I mean, the Green Berets are badass, but I doubt many in this world can do the same as this man.

Man... I can only imagine the look on Onada's face when he learned the surrender leaflets from all those years ago were real!

@tmoney4380

7 жыл бұрын

Fine, don't look for help from America then.

@dareisnogod5711

7 жыл бұрын

HIS NAME IS O-NO-DA, MORON.

@prestonchambers8464

7 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the look on his face when he was told that a plutonium based bomb achieved critical mass over two fucking cities and vaporized motherfuckers into bird poop while bleaching their shadows on the wall?

@sonnypruitt6639

7 жыл бұрын

How would you say "30 years of back pay" in Japanese?

@type2unsetdiabeetus33

7 жыл бұрын

He was lucky not to be killed by a terrorist...

I wonder if the military back-payed him for 30 years of extra service.

@TheStephenmonroe

7 жыл бұрын

No, he was paid for his time through the official end of the war

@beavis5691

7 жыл бұрын

the imperial japanese army no longer existed

@dareisnogod5711

7 жыл бұрын

HEY KOFI, IT'S NONE OF YOUR G-D BEES-WAX ! M-Y-O-B.

@canman5060

7 жыл бұрын

He was paid a peaceful and happy life in Japan instead of years of brutal Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines.

@canman5060

7 жыл бұрын

He was lucky enough not to be taken prisoners by Communist China.

Onoda was specifically ordered not to surrender under any circumstance and to continue fighting until he was properly relieved by a superior and that was exactly what he did. Sure you can debate on the morality of his actions but you cannot doubt the commitment of the man for devoting a full third of his life to completing a single mission.

@AlexBraunberger

9 жыл бұрын

fludblud true that. I can't help but admire badasses like him.

@cyndasaur4194

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Braunberger He's not a badass. These people were beaten. forced or mindwashed into thinking their life had no meaning but war.

@cyndasaur4194

9 жыл бұрын

***** What the fuck are you even talking about? Hope the mental institute finally catches you.

@majorscrub2856

9 жыл бұрын

Cyndasaur citation needed

@jakeyv420

9 жыл бұрын

Pfft...he could have asked the villagers if they had word of what was happening in the war..fucking moron. A wasted life.

This soldier had some serious survival skills. His story is nothing less than amazing.

@BulletsNBombs

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Vojvodić If Marines are so terrible. I mean they can't survive anything and can't fight.. Two words. Frozen Chosin

@atokBOI

8 жыл бұрын

bear grylls meet him ..and learn how to keep survive...

@Dav3MachineGod

8 жыл бұрын

+Grandpa the Grey Iam sorry to spoil it my friend but he stole food from farmers and kills civilians . if you have a gun you can always do anything specially if your enemies are just farmers

@omen828

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave MG Thats what I said. He did not hunt and fish. He stole and he killed civilians. These are criminal acts and he should have been prosecuted.

@omen828

8 жыл бұрын

***** Do you know what war is? In a war you fight other soldiers. You don't go to civilians and kill them. Glad ot help clear up your misunderstanding.

Regardless of which side he fought on, you have to admire and respect this man for what he is. An absolute beast. 30 years in one of earths most unforgiving environments, without resupply, and even when he was the last one alive, he kept going. He made it through firefights, disease, hunger, loneliness and everything you can throw at a human being. After all that he managed to reintegrate with a world he never could have pictured in 1944, REFUSED the back-pay offered to him, directing it to charity instead, married two years later, and lived to the ripe old age of 91. Rest easy 2nd LT Onoda, thank you for being a walking testimony to the willpower of the human race.

@bigfloppa5731

3 жыл бұрын

He killed the local framers and policemen.... and survived by stealing goods

@jackdullboy8723

2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing to respect about a warmongering soldier so brainwashed by Bushido. It is because of the no surrender teachings of Bushido did we have the human disaster that is the Nanking Massacre and the brutality of the Japanese Empire in WW2. These are the teachings that created monsters, and dehumanized prisoners of war on catastrophic scale. John Rabe, a member of the fucking NAZI PARTY he himself was disgusted by what the Japanese had done on their road of conquest. You know you fucked up when even a Nazi disapproved of what you did.

@mikesoutside

2 жыл бұрын

Man, and he never got a promotion?!?

@mariaevans5793

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigfloppa5731 I believe you,but can I ask how you know this???🤗🇬🇧

@bigfloppa5731

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariaevans5793 There are several documentaries and books that into detail about this soldiers life in the wilderness after the war.

I'm almost happy to see that there is someone who has enough love and pride for their country that they would do something like this.

@void870

7 жыл бұрын

It was more influenced with his belief in the Bushido code. At the time he entered the Imperial Army, the thought of surrender was, not only sickening, but punished severely.

@xoxoFISHERxoxo

7 жыл бұрын

There a saying in the east" Loyalty and Devotion leads to bravery.Bravery leads to the spirit of self Sacrifice.The spirit of self sacrifice creates trust in the power of love."

@eaalders628

7 жыл бұрын

yeah, this comment is really disturbing, since they were war criminals

@unger4132

7 жыл бұрын

***** Never said I agreed with any of their views, stop jumping to conclusions. Just saying that I can respect someone for fighting for their country and for honor instead of turning tail when shit hit the fan. He dedicated his life for something selflessly. And many soldiers in the opposing armies didn't agree with what they were fighting for, they were threatened with death and the death of their families if they didn't comply.

@ArtyCraftZ

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he selflessly dedicated his life to Imperial Japan.

its lucky his commanding officer was still alive to tell him to surrender to or he might be in the jungle fighting it out.

@christhedrinkerofbleach.822

8 жыл бұрын

I cant imagine a 90 year old man getting up everyday to maintain his weapons and defend an island from the whole world.

@christhedrinkerofbleach.822

8 жыл бұрын

+Zach Bartlett when they hit 90 they turn to tiny wushu ability men

@robdee81

8 жыл бұрын

+Zach Bartlett yeah and all black guys have huge dicks and are great sprinters...............pfffft what a stupid generalisation you made which some people may find verges on racism.

@HandleMyBallsYouTube

8 жыл бұрын

+robdee81 Blacks are not a single culture, Japanese on the other hand have a quite unique culture that is shared by most of all Japanese people , though i'm counting out everyone living in america since they're technically Americans by nationality and partly by culture aswell. The ww2 Japanese military culture and tradition were a direct decendant of the samurai bushidō code, soldiers were indeed expected to follow out orders without question and be willing to die in battle if necessary. Much like european soldiers but due to the Japanese culture Japanese soliders were much less likely to surrender in battle, during the tarawa landing only 17 japanese soldiers surrendered of over 3500 that were there during the battle.

@robdee81

8 жыл бұрын

MyNameIsMud dude what are you talking about , my comment was to some one who said all asians stay young longer than anyone else.

I was there in Guam in 1973, just after Shoichi Yokoi surrendered. As a kid, they told us not to go into the caves as Japanese soldiers might still be in there.

@neuzdost1939

Жыл бұрын

r/thathapenned

先月、家内の父が他界しました。92歳でした。元特攻隊員でした。飛び立つ前に終戦となりました。生前、よく涙ぐみながら、体験話しを聞かせてくれました。敵対国が憎くて戦っていた訳ではないと。

I remember 15 years ago watching a show about him on The History Channel(That's when it had all those cool documentaries and better programming). I wanted to know more about him, so I read his book. All I can say is this man was amazing! From using bark fiber to patch holes in his uniform, to stealing tires and using the rubber for the soles of shoes, this man knew how to survive. He could of gave up early on, but stuck it out for 29 years. I remember talking to an older Japanese woman about him, and she said that the people in Japan felt 'sorry' for him. I was in shock, but I could understand why they felt that way. Sadly, he passed away a couple of years ago. Hopefully his life story can be made into a film for the masses who don't read books. That way, his story is told and remembered by those that want to give up when the going gets tough.

@wassap2409

7 жыл бұрын

+Art Anson Arrest the Americans then

@saltycodger7390

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah history channel is horrible now.. they never play anything interesting

@tomthx5804

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah! It was great how he killed 30 innocent villagers during those years. What a great guy! His family sent him letters telling him the war is over. They're fake, he said.

@WiseSnake

7 жыл бұрын

Was the show hosted by Mike Rowe? If so, I think I know what you're talking about.

@paulstewart1182

7 жыл бұрын

A sensitive and sensible comment.

His commitment is admirable.

@alexman8800

6 жыл бұрын

One can assume he is not French.

That's dedication to duty beyond anything. I knew of other Japanese who held out for several years but for whatever reason, I missed this gentleman. Thank you for the upload.

@WanderlustWisdom

8 жыл бұрын

+TrOLLKiLLeRs1 Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

@walnzell9328

8 жыл бұрын

+TrOLLKiLLeRs1 He truly is loyal to his Shinto faith and Bushido practices.

@XxStonedImmaculatexX

8 жыл бұрын

Thats what you call placing the mission first, above everything!

@William-13

8 жыл бұрын

+TheXWitcher Japan was threatened by Genocide, you are forgetting about the Firebombings of Japan

@sammoon2906

7 жыл бұрын

Japan was committing genocide. Are you forgetting the Japanese started the war by invading China? Are you forgetting the Rape of Nanking? Unit 731? Comfort women? The Japanese were never at risk of being exterminated, even though they should have been

I was in Sao Paolo when he came to Brazil in 1975, and saw him at a press conference.

@stonksman4328

6 жыл бұрын

Conrad Gaarder how old were you?

I had read this story in early 80s. No matter how crazy this may sound but this man was truely an epitome of loyalty and spirit.

I remember when he surfaced; I was 7. My dad watched the news stories intently and talked about it a lot. As a veteran, he had no love for the guy or Japan, but he did respect Onoda's sense of duty and commitment

I give the up-most respect for Onoda. Amazing story.

@mattyboy4074

9 жыл бұрын

***** You do realise atrocities were committed on both sides right?

@SirHaviland

8 жыл бұрын

+Velocinox Oh, another rampant searching for people who don't share his opinion to throw shit at them... guess you are part of the Internet Opinion Police? And well, Mr xXmm-whatever, the Russians really paid back German cruelties with interest when they turned the war. There were whole german villages where EVERY woman was raped, so just don't make them into some saints...

@SirHaviland

8 жыл бұрын

It seems to me he meant "utmost", but not everyone is a born Englishman you know...

@Henpitts

8 жыл бұрын

***** Grammar Nazi

@SirHaviland

8 жыл бұрын

Oh come on guys, keep it low... no need to vent frustration with your girlfriends in this thread *ggg*

damn the locals must have been PISSSED

@lilcomdumpstaakadickcheese2671

6 жыл бұрын

abujabi yeah he killed 30 over the years convinced they where allies dressed as civilians, he ran attacks burning down farms and business, he wasn't just hiding he was still fighting pulling raids on the locals from the jungle.

@stephenpowstinger733

6 жыл бұрын

abujabi yes, there was a good argument to hold him accountable.

@darthsoros787

5 жыл бұрын

Val Thor damn he was hardcore

@gabistodolka4682

4 жыл бұрын

Locals:”What The Hell...What?...It’s Like 1967...What...”

@Gillan1220

4 жыл бұрын

They forgave him

Gotta say.. you caught me on this one... leaving very pleased with the information you've shared...

Real life is more incredible than Hollywood.

HOW IS THIS NOT A MOVIE??????? I can definitely imagine it.

@Zestyclose-Big3127

9 жыл бұрын

Admiral Musclebeard Because a huge part of it would be trees and at most few humans in 1 frame.

@admiralmusclebeard7318

9 жыл бұрын

Easy, just cut the shit that is too boring. It would not be a documentary...

@Zestyclose-Big3127

9 жыл бұрын

Admiral Musclebeard Yeah........but something makes me doubt they can make a decent-length movie out of it that still places decent focus on the exploits in the jungle.

@admiralmusclebeard7318

9 жыл бұрын

I work alongside people in the film industry and over the years some of their knowledge has rubbed off on me. Onada did write a book, a movie might first be made by somewhat of amateur producers, but hopefully would be recognized by the more professional bodies.

@admiralmusclebeard7318

9 жыл бұрын

Obviously I am not the only person who thinks this could be a film. I will read his book, and if I believe it can be made into something, then the next step is introducing the material to co-workers.

I can't believe he killed inhabitants! How was he pardoned! What about the poor families that had their members unnecessarily killed??

@KSB-uy4cx

7 жыл бұрын

He believed he was still at war, so if a native walked into his camp he had 2 options 1. Take them prisoner and have 2 people to provide for and be slowed down moving camp or 2. Kill then now which one would you choose

@dreamtree1510

7 жыл бұрын

Wrong, for the most part US marines killed Japanese surrendered and or injured because the Japanese would routinely hide grenades and blow themselves up along with the marines who would either be corpsmen tending to a wounded Japanese solder, or normal marines escorting them as a prisoner. The Japanese killed prisoners or injured Americans because to them those who were surrendered were "dishonored" and deserved to be killed. Those who were actually taken prisoner by the Japanese were not much luckier than he ones killed. Have you read what the Japanese did to POWs? Absolutely horrifying.

@filledvoid

7 жыл бұрын

Funny story. My grandmother was running for her life pregnant with my dad, and she was with another pregnant woman. They encountered a Japanese soldier. That soldier slashed the other pregnant woman's belly wit his bayonet and played with the fetus, throwing it around and catching it with the bayonet. The soldier let my grandmother go afterwards. Probably because he was satisfied with his kill.

@IsaacJohnman

Ай бұрын

@@filledvoid That is Disgusting

AMAZING HE SURVIVED THAT LONG AND MADE A SUCCESS OF HIS LIFE.

hide and seek champion

@ThePennyPincher

8 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha! Good one!

@Vryx43

7 жыл бұрын

sku36 made a new one after fegelarse hacked mein old account

@GAZAMAN93X

7 жыл бұрын

+sku36 lol

@Vryx43

7 жыл бұрын

ThePeaceMaker28 lmao

@Vryx43

7 жыл бұрын

smokeydasharky cancer

That is some impressive conviction in the line of duty. His honour stayed intact, and he earned my respect. *bow down*

For all your unwaveringly dedication, I sure do take my hat off to you, Sir, may you rest in peace.

The complete mental fortitude is what gets me every time I read or hear about this story.

I remember hearing in the news about this, in 1974... I was astounded. I lived on Guam in the mid 50s...

@johndough2028

6 жыл бұрын

David Lemon I bet you heard some stories in gaum about the war

@withastickangrywhiteman2822

6 жыл бұрын

Gods bless the souls of all Warriors! He has honored his people and ancestors.

@aldos2795

6 жыл бұрын

HOW OLD ARE YOU?

@nazijew680

6 жыл бұрын

You're old af

@DankMemeTeacher

6 жыл бұрын

LOL everyone just wants to know how old you are

Loyalty beyond the war, something we do not see anymore regardless of which side he fought for. RIP, I suppose that history will see him in special light over time.

Respect this man! Real definition of dedication.

I have heard about him many times in videos and when I watched this one I thought it was great bc you put in a few things I did not know thanks, I gave it a like and subbed.

As a soldier, I can say right now that this man's discipline amazes me.

True loyalty, nothing but respect for that man. Even tho he had done a ton of unforgiving things he did as he was ordered. For 30 years....

Amazing story. My dad (17) enlisted in WWII as a Marine (2nd Div.) and fought on Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa, and was part of the occupational forces that landed at Nagasaki. He returned a Corporal.

The dedication of this guy is nothing short of ASTOUNDING! You cannot have anything but respect for this man. Too bad that people nowadays don't exhibit this type of character and intestinal fortitude.

Damn. That's one loyal soldier.

@World_Premier

8 жыл бұрын

+gargouenzene How was it stupidity? He lived in those jungles for 30 years and was the TOP intelligence officer, but you call him stupid? It was loyalty and pride

@World_Premier

8 жыл бұрын

gargouenzene That guy was ordered to never surrender and he never did. He probably figured out that the war was over, but he never gave up. You have to admire him for that

@CiSpleeF

8 жыл бұрын

+Midgets Everywhere no he did not want to die in battle... that's bullshit

@CiSpleeF

8 жыл бұрын

***** no, he didin't... yes he wanted to die for his country but he had to do everything he could to stay alive. those were his orders, at the military school he went to he was even taught that sometimes it's better to be taken prisoner when you are defeated instead of killing yourself so you could get more information about the enemy or delay messages to pow's in camps, the unit hiroo onoda was trained in was similair to the ninja's from fuedal japan, the bushido code does not affect you, ninja's were not allowed to kill themselves when they were on the verge of defeat or had to retreat they had to do everything possible to stay alive as long as possible, the same was taught at the Nankano school in Wakayama where hiroo onoda received his military training before being deployed.

@CiSpleeF

8 жыл бұрын

***** no he didin't.. because in a war ''dishoner'' means being taken captive.. wich in his case would be acceptable so he can find out more about the enemy, he just didin't get captured is all....

This guy's story needs to be made into a movie, along with Mad Jack Churchill!!!

@wetsc400

9 жыл бұрын

I agree with your statement about a movie made about this epically honorable Japanese solider following orders. Luke Former USMC Honor, Courage and Commitment.

@MaxVolumeMusicMixes

9 жыл бұрын

You know this is kind of funny, because I am currently researching about Japanese mentality and stuff right now. I am about start writing a script following a solider a bit like this :)

@admiralmusclebeard7318

9 жыл бұрын

I am glad I am not the only one that sees this!

@LordVader1094

9 жыл бұрын

JedAnimationStudios Why? All most of it would be is him stealing food from civilians and murdering a few of them.

@LordVader1094

9 жыл бұрын

***** Good attempt trying to divert the point. Sadly, you failed.

Awesome dedication!

I read his book in 1976 while a student in Taiwan.

@SONOFAZOMBIE2025

7 жыл бұрын

any interesting stories?

@batukhan6406

7 жыл бұрын

Son of a Zombie Yes. They figured out his identity. The Japanese sent down a helicopter to circle the island. The island was not very large and they had an idea what part of the island he was in. His brother was in the helicopter and a public address system was rigged up in the helicopter. His brother would tell him all sorts of stories from his childhood that only a brother could know. The brother was saying that the war had ended and that they would be no shame in surrendering. Despite the fact that the brother was telling all sorts of stories from his childhood, Onoda (I think that was his name) could not figure out how American intelligence could learn about that. He thought that the American intelligence Network was so devious that it was able to procure all these stories from his childhood

@raptornomad1221

7 жыл бұрын

Whelps, time to buy that book to read.

@batukhan6406

7 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Huang www.amazon.com/No-Surrender-My-Thirty-Year-War/dp/1557506639

@raptornomad1221

7 жыл бұрын

Batu Khan Thanks, man.

cool vid, well planed editing. i enjoyed it. thank you.

@WanderlustWisdom

9 жыл бұрын

TokyoSilver Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Although he was an enemy before, I salute him for the spirit of the true soldier. Thanks for the video.

@wuhr2790

8 жыл бұрын

+Jovan Lee Spirit of a brainwashed moron, more like. If that's the spirit of a true soldier to you then there are no mentally sane soldiers. There is nothing honourable about this. It's just tragic.

@christhedrinkerofbleach.822

8 жыл бұрын

+Wuggles its tragic that he had guarded it for so long and. bad things came out of it. but he was definitely no moron for living in the woods for that long and staying loyal. if the U.S was under attack and soldiers were on an island even after it was destroyed, but not knowing and still fighting im sure we wouldn't call them idiots.

@christhedrinkerofbleach.822

8 жыл бұрын

+BloodViper Games even after the US were destroyed that is. not that I think that will ever happen. from war atleast It wouldnt.

@wuhr2790

8 жыл бұрын

+Jovan Lee First of all, I never called you that. You're the one who called me a moron, haha. Damn, you're fucking dumb, kid. What consequenses? You're using a profile picture of some character from an animated movie made for 10 year old girls. Very intimidating. You think living like a savage for 30 years, killing people, refusing to believe the war is over, are signs of sanity? Even his family tried to convince him the war was over, but failed. More like symptoms of paranoia. Unlike you I show empathy and point out his case was tragic. You, on the other hand, seem to embrace it all. You know fuck all about war and its impacts on soldiers. Go back to your anime.

@jackgeorgia3910

8 жыл бұрын

+Wuggles He never surrendered unless ordered by the offcial. he's a hero.

Cool video, was going to subscribe but then noticed all your other videos are about America. Please do more like this

A very honorable man, and good soldier. Dedication like this is rare today. Most people are willing to go with the flow instead of standing for that witch they believe in. God bless him and his family 🙏

I hate to see people talking trash about this guy. Yes, he hurt innocents while he was holding the island. To be fair my country has done much worse, we wiped two of their cities off the map on top of dropping fire bombs onto their paper houses. So in my mind this man is a hero for keeping up the fight for that long and surviving, he deserves respect.

@zeph94

9 жыл бұрын

I'm not anti-american, we did what had to be done. But you can fuck off with your stupid shit. Blah blah "liberal". You don't even know what that word means.

@patrickrobinson317

9 жыл бұрын

zeph94 Your comments really come across as anti-American. These are your words, not mine: "To be fair my country has done much worse, we wiped two of their cities off the map on top of dropping fire bombs onto their paper houses". And now you say, "we did what had to be done". I actually agree with your 2nd comment - but it contradicts your 1st comment. Make up your mind. Was the US justified or not ?

@zephjackson7297

9 жыл бұрын

Yes we were justified. My original comment was basically telling all the people who think this guy is a criminal for what he did to back off since it was a time of war and it's not like we haven't killed innocents. Do you get what I'm saying?

@zeph94

9 жыл бұрын

Patrick Robinson When I said much worse I was thinking about how we bombed the shit out of cities in WWII, in Europe or Japan. I guess I should have been more clear. We weren't wrong for doing so, it was war. Doesn't mean our hands are clean though. I mean shit no ones is. I said what I said because people forget that and feel like this guy is a criminal for simply fighting back any way he could.

@zephjackson7297

9 жыл бұрын

Ooo your a hostile one

incredible story its awesome to see that convictions and ideals are a powerful driving force.

@skp1079

9 жыл бұрын

Can't find better words then that, good job lad

@LambertBowden56

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Adams It was also a force that led the japanese to commit atrocities that they wouldnt have done other wise. This mans convictions also led him to kill 30 other people after the war is over. IDEALS can be just as bad as they are good

I learned this at school years ago, but never knew that much, or I'd forgotten it, anyways brilliant video.

Cool video. Good history. When you popped up in the first few seconds I thought you were going to be super loud. Lol. I watch KZread with headphones on and some videos startle me lol. So, thanks for being a calm dude!

I met him in Sapporo, Japan in October 1999 when the release of his book No Surrender, which I had it autographed.

@bugsy101073

10 жыл бұрын

admirable as a soldier he can be, he did kill unarmed civilians not just soldiers in the island which he did not mention in the memoirs. and that is a war crime. onoda has accountabilities to their families

@bugsy101073

10 жыл бұрын

yeah, but this insanity caused around 30 civilian deaths...amazing but still justice must be served

@poppagdt3

10 жыл бұрын

bugsy101073 Apparently you are wrong in your opinion because he was pardoned. The man didn't know that his nation had surrendered so he can't be held liable.

@bugsy101073

10 жыл бұрын

pop turner, i did not know that you are so ignorant about the rules of war, even if it is war or peace, it is considered a crime in killing 30+ unarmed,innocent CIVILIANS.... not soldiers. it is true that president marcos pardoned him but this is due to improve the diplomatic relations with japan and philipines. marcos himself was a decorated USAFFE member agains Japan, or as he claimed.

@morgangrey4020

9 жыл бұрын

bugsy101073 Really??? Have you forgotten Dresden???that town was nothing but civilians and had thousand's of POW's there too....so who"s going to pay for that?

admirable as a soldier he can be, he did kill unarmed civilians in the island which he did not mention in the memoirs. and that is a war crime

@matrox

10 жыл бұрын

Actually bombing non military civilian targets/cities as in Hiroshima was also technically a war crime too.

@bugsy101073

10 жыл бұрын

exactly......thank u matrox!

@kdub5012

10 жыл бұрын

bugsy101073 Not saying it wasn't a bad thing to do, but they aimed for a bridge, wouldn't that be considered a military target?

@EpicMusicFan100

10 жыл бұрын

matrox ...ever heard of Pearl Harbour ?

@kdub5012

10 жыл бұрын

Pearl Harbor was a military target, but the Japanese did also kill a lot of civilian's during the attack.

heard this already but still amazes me

I was wondering if you have any documents about the battle of Peleliu island in Palau . Thank you for wonderful videos can't wait for more. Again thank you ✌

Fact: After the Americans took the island of Iwo Jima in WWII, it took a full 4 years before they had cleared out every last Japanese soldier from the tunnels and caves in Mount Suribachi, the mountain that dominates the tiny island's landscape.

@BlaineLisner-qt9kr

7 жыл бұрын

this was a true fanatic code of bushido TYPE of soldier and deserves respect but these soldiers committed rape of nanking,batsman death march..other atrocities so admire him I do but remember...never forget WW2 and our greatest generation...

Thank you for that... I didn't show anywhere... I appreciate your reply.

@WanderlustWisdom

9 жыл бұрын

karen howell No problem. Thanks for your interest.

Every thing made in Japan has been lasted for many years.

@justsomeponywithamustache8731

4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile, China can't even make a Viagra that lasts long...

This guy was a true soldier, i've never seen anyone who is this loyal

Onoda and I attended primary school in Japan when we were children before the war. A good friend and loyal soldier. (salute)

@williamsmith8790

4 жыл бұрын

So you are 103 posting on KZread videos?

@khalidkhankhan4400

3 жыл бұрын

Salute to all of You

@nathanielmagistrado7254

2 жыл бұрын

stop the cap

Can you imagine the locals, that he shot.

@ayylmaotv

7 жыл бұрын

It'd be like fighting world war 2 for years

@jumbajumba2982

7 жыл бұрын

Ayy Lmao How the hell did you get verified with only 300 subs?

@aquila4142

7 жыл бұрын

that's absolutely magical.

I remember this story.. ..My great grandfather told me about him in 2006.. He thought he was very admirable for still fighting.

Death is lighter than a feather, but duty is heavier than a mountain.

Read his book. The man killed lots of islanders after the war ended.

@HektorBandimar

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't know the war had ended, he was still doing his duty.

@haydenlogston2164

4 жыл бұрын

MrUniman69 his duty was to kill civilians? No i don’t buy that.

@loganolson3968

3 жыл бұрын

Hayden Logston You’d be surprised. The Japanese used incredibly dirty tactics. They value honor and their goal was to essentially eliminate anything that came into their path. The more you look into their atrocities in Korea, China, and the way they treated enemies in their POW’s, the more your realize that their history has been buried compared to Germany.

@haydenlogston2164

3 жыл бұрын

Logan Olson I disagree don’t think their history hasn’t been buried at all. It is there and documented for anyone who wants to look.

@loganolson3968

3 жыл бұрын

Hayden Logston The problem is not that it was buried per say but I think it is not incentivized. Like in an American history class you won’t be taught about japan/Asia since the focus will be entirely in Europe. Which in my opinion leads to a lot of misconceptions. In Japan, most aren’t even taught about there actions before WWII other than the fact that two atomic bombs were dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Which is why you won’t ever have a Japanese politician acknowledge their atrocities in China.

I was in the orient with my family when this guy was found. My dad said, that in the course of his work on the Philippines, they used to find Japanese combatants ready to go, quite often. Their weapons were in great shape and fit for duty.

Wow. Such dedication is rare. Salute.

The ultimate survivor. His training and samurai spirit kept him going. Simply amazing!

Thank you so much for sharing, man. I got acquainted with Onada's amazing story because my grandfather used to have Life's Book of the Year 1974 and it mentions him. I've been studying WWII practically my whole life and I can assure you all this is one of its most astonishing stories. Thanks, again. And I just suscribed to your channel. Keep the good work.

@WanderlustWisdom

8 жыл бұрын

+Esteban Mata Vargas Thank you!

@ivaka141

8 жыл бұрын

+Esteban Mata Vargas become a history teahcher in i think 6-7 grade?

@EstebanMataVargas

8 жыл бұрын

I don't remember, I have to check it out.

@EstebanMataVargas

8 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've ever heard such thing.

@adammurray2878

8 жыл бұрын

+commenter78 You can't be serious.

Wow thanks for the info.

@WanderlustWisdom

8 жыл бұрын

+Soldier 1969 Thanks for watching.

Heard stories like these a long time ago. This verifies the veracity of the ancient stories.

love your intro man !!!!!!!!

hide and seek champion 29 years in a row

THEY OWE HIM 30 YEARS BACK PAY.

@gabistodolka4682

4 жыл бұрын

Japanese:”Here’s Your Pay For...Alright Then Never Mind...HERES Your Pay For 30 Years.”

@robertlamberth6586

4 жыл бұрын

They did, he refused to take it

@treyvenquenga2734

3 жыл бұрын

If I was him I dont take the money I'd just go back home...

I graduated in 1975 and remember his coming out of the jungle. I was shocked that I was a senior in highschool and this soldier was just now coming out of the war. It still shocks me today.

Dedication at it's finest.

I commend him for his dedication to his country .

I was stationed on Guam in 1968 and 1969 and my friends and I saw that hold out several times and not one person we notified would believe us!!! They thought we were making this up or it was our imagination!! Guess we finally got some satisfaction!!!!

Simply astounding.Salute,

Outstanding!

Amazing soldier, amazing loyalty, amazing human being....

Thanks for the info, man. I had heard a bit about him but good to know more. My grandfather fought in far east from British Indian army and brought home a revolver of a captured Japanese soldier which we still possess. I'm fascinated with the stories of this war

@WanderlustWisdom

8 жыл бұрын

+parshiwal887 Interesting. My grandfather also fought in WWII, but in Europe. He brought home a number of items from captured German soldiers. Thanks for watching!

@parshiwal887

8 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it could all be different if Stalingrad were named after some ordinary Russian :)

@TheArmedassailant

7 жыл бұрын

parshiwal887 ,

@tspoon772

7 жыл бұрын

parshiwal887 Vodkagrad!

@Nuuk_Nuke_Nook

6 жыл бұрын

No no no its better to name stalingrad VOLGOGRAD! -putin

I love this story and I would have loved to meet Onoda. That type of commitment and loyalty is impossible to find these days.

You have to respect that, whether you agree with him or not, you have got to respect that kind of loyalty and dedication to duty.

Blind loyalty and devotion is neither new nor admirable. It was that those same traits that enabled a repressive, genocidal regime. If anything, this guy should be admired for his sheer skill at survival and fortitude.

@user-ps2dv4mf9y

9 жыл бұрын

SlyBiffrons He wasn't mentioned to have drank his own piss, so bear grylls begs to differ on the the survival part.

@BifronsCandle

9 жыл бұрын

鶴見翔 Kidney failure isn't admirable either...

@raycdo2012

9 жыл бұрын

+鶴見翔 have you ever hears a coconut?

@davidbrundle-curtis4813

8 жыл бұрын

Intering

@Hiperforteca

8 жыл бұрын

+SlyBiffrons It wasn't a proper survival though, he has been stealing food from local farmers and killing innocent civillians with his gun.

R.I.P. Hero Hiroo Onoda

Keep up the good videos 😉

This is a respectful solider, good working condition rifle and hand-gun after 30 years!

this guy is a true samurai warrior.

@km6xu

6 жыл бұрын

Respect.

@jamesmusyoka1159

6 жыл бұрын

Man of honour. I salute

@paullara11

5 жыл бұрын

False. Samurai did not believe in firearms.

They need to make a movie on this

Nice vid

I have his book in my private library. It's a terrific read.

I'm amazed his uniform was in such good condition after 28 years

"was disappointed by how japanese culture changed since he left" shots fired at the weeaboos

This is quite fascinating...... good for him, now he has a good life since 74.... Thanks...

Excellent and encouraging story👍👍👍

There is another story about a Japanese soldier who returned to New Guinea and lived in the jungle for 30years collecting the bones of forrlain comrades and sending them back to Japon there is a book called THE BONE MAN OF KOKODA amazing man

Wow, this is just like the Japanese real life version of John Rambo.

@ruthdemavibas3727

9 жыл бұрын

Prescious Cheeks No. Rambo is supposed to be brought up in a democratic culture and he is supposed to have more common sense.

@LordVader1094

9 жыл бұрын

ruth demavibas He also isn't supposed to be a skulking coward.

and you say you are a truly a soldier,respect for the man.

This video gave me the chills

My father told me a story about a Japanese holdout in Indonesia. He did not remember the soldier's name, maybe he was Teruo Nakamura.

@Vince1648

7 жыл бұрын

Terua Nakamura was hiding on Morotai Island, Maluku Utara, Indonesia.

@Anonymous-or4ru

7 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ Vince. You're 369 years old?

@ryhanzfx1641

6 жыл бұрын

yep it was him....almost as heroic as Onoda

@hitoawomi4508

6 жыл бұрын

He is in wwe now days as shinsuke nakamura🤣

Thanks for the info! Whooooa. I didn't know about this. He is (was) a survivor 0 _ 0. Almost sad that people died long after to his actions.

@WanderlustWisdom

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it interesting.

@gunileimasarangthem8866

7 жыл бұрын

+Wanderlust: Travel, History, & Science ....can u pliz upload more of these interesting videos....I like it.....plizzzz upload more

@veritasg9020

7 жыл бұрын

^ I'm not gonna get into discussions about selection of words or other things related to this man.

@MrCgrinch922

7 жыл бұрын

Veritas G

@johnreymillete3301

7 жыл бұрын

+wally crail i agree with you, that officer must be accuse of death penalty. War is over and he still kill innocent civilian

loyalty above and beyond anything else. a great example.

I remember when this came on the television for the 6:00 pm news, I was a senior in high school then...