WWII Veteran Explains Why He Spared Enemy's Life

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This is a WWII veteran interview with Robert Kohn who describes his time on the front in Europe.
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  • @jackthebagger7589
    @jackthebagger75893 жыл бұрын

    Awesome , Mr Kohn lives about a half mile up the road from me and ran a western store there for many years , I see him almost weekly , he is still sharp as a tack and is one of the finest men you will ever see , he will be 99 this summer and still drives himself everywhere ..

  • @lynnlard5531

    @lynnlard5531

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you both still in the Pine Level area? I've probably driven by there a couple hundred times. My bride-to-be and her folks lived in Montgomery, and I was stationed at Ft Rucker at the time. ...that was over 50 years ago.

  • @jackthebagger7589

    @jackthebagger7589

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lynnlard5531 Prattville on US31 between Prattville city limits and exit 186 . I finished high school in Montgomery , but grew up in Lowndes County

  • @pinwheelcreativestudios5477

    @pinwheelcreativestudios5477

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad served WWII. He grew up in Crenshaw county, 1 hour south of Montgomery. Camp Ground area. This man sounds a lot like my dad did.

  • @kpl455

    @kpl455

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can see that from his nice western shirt he is wearing. I would like to have one like this.

  • @setharnold3699

    @setharnold3699

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ironic, I live in Dothan and work on Ft. Rucker now👍

  • @deermeatfordinner
    @deermeatfordinner3 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this man talk all day!!! What a blessing these videos are!!! We need to remember what these men fought and died for!!!! WWII isn’t ancient history! Some of these brave warriors are still among us and it’s so important to honor them! Thank you for this video!!!

  • @bigj3086

    @bigj3086

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow very cool to see you here! I have been making my 2 kids watch parts of these videos all day! So important for them to at the very least here some of what these great men have to say! I also watch a lot of your stuff!

  • @myrapacite5295

    @myrapacite5295

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @Brittbrothers2

    @Brittbrothers2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Robert! So cool to see your comment here! Love your videos!

  • @klytouch7515

    @klytouch7515

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the name of sovereignty jurisdiction of government of the world.. I own you... yup.. 😑

  • @johnpogany2444

    @johnpogany2444

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do like listening to them because my Dad was in the pacific and wouldn’t talk much about it to me very little

  • @adanacman666
    @adanacman6663 жыл бұрын

    this should be mandatory viewing for all students

  • @everettlindell7230

    @everettlindell7230

    3 жыл бұрын

    Students are more concerned about what other gender they are besides male and female sadly.

  • @max420thc

    @max420thc

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s because communists control the schools and pop culture

  • @4exgold
    @4exgold3 жыл бұрын

    tears in my eyes when he spoke of giving the thumbs up to that German soldier. I guess there are many such instances of moments like this in war that remain unspoken.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @nozecone

    @nozecone

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a story about an English soldier who had a bead on Hitler in WWI - and didn't shoot because Hitler was wounded, and this guy made it a rule not to shoot someone who was already wounded. Kicked himself later, of course. Don't have the link, but it's on some British government site with war records and stories.

  • @kneedeepinbluebells5538

    @kneedeepinbluebells5538

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nozecone Is One Of Those Awkward People With NO Sense Of Conversational Timing ... And, Too OBTUSE To Know It.

  • @nozecone

    @nozecone

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kneedeepinbluebells5538 Ah! Another nonsensical comment that shows, once again, that alcohol and stupidity is a bad combination. Well done.

  • @carlyoung8657

    @carlyoung8657

    3 жыл бұрын

    well i dont know if he should have shot the German or not but one thing i do know is the German would have never forgotten about that

  • @rustyshackleford4728
    @rustyshackleford47283 жыл бұрын

    The world is truly lucky to have living legends like these guys. They will never be appreciated enough.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @Bob-fz7pd

    @Bob-fz7pd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of all the people we hold in high regard, sports stars or whoever, none deserve it more then men like this.

  • @marcuslaker5876

    @marcuslaker5876

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally...glad my grandparents passed before they could hear my stepdaughters bashing boomers and the elderly.

  • @mikep8277

    @mikep8277

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen we really need to appreciate these men and women. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice for today's titty baby ass generation, always want something for nothing

  • @Whatsahandle4

    @Whatsahandle4

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel bad that you guys were tricked into fighting the wrong enemy. The west has now fallen.

  • @marcoceccarelli6415
    @marcoceccarelli64153 жыл бұрын

    My grandfather from Poland served six years on the battleship North Carolina during the second war. He was working in the coal mines in Scranton Pennsylvania when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. He cannot get back to Poland to fight alongside his brother's so he joined the American Military. I wish he was still alive today so people can enjoy his stories like I did when I was a kid growing up. Rest in peace Grandpa you will always be my hero. Paul Peter zaleski....

  • @scottydog62

    @scottydog62

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you visited the USS North Carolina in Wilmington North Carolina? I would imagine that would bring those stories to life a little more

  • @Senaleb

    @Senaleb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your grandfather fought for all those Poles who couldn't. He was lucky to be in the US at the time.

  • @donquijote6030

    @donquijote6030

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless your grandfather and your family. We are lucky to have all of you in this nation.

  • @jeffreyknight3884

    @jeffreyknight3884

    3 жыл бұрын

    The greatest generation is passing everyday. I miss my dad too. He served in world war 2. Love hearing the stories from these great heros. God bless your frandfather.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your grandfather is a hero to me too! 🇺🇸

  • @gortnewton4765
    @gortnewton47653 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely superb man. I would hope that one day I might be at least a half of what he is.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @ronaldknisley9792

    @ronaldknisley9792

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me as well Gort! Big shoes to fill for sure!

  • @4bridgesrealestate858

    @4bridgesrealestate858

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely correct. He's from the greatest generation that ever lived and continued our freedom. It's an honor to serve ones country. I recommend it. I served and although l was not sent to war and never put in harm's way, it's just one of the greatest things you can do. God bless America.

  • @jefferyepstein9210

    @jefferyepstein9210

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@4bridgesrealestate858 The generation coming up now will talk about the war they fought for safe spaces and gender neutral bathrooms.

  • @jefferyepstein9210

    @jefferyepstein9210

    3 жыл бұрын

    The generation coming up now will talk about the war they fought for safe spaces and gender neutral bathrooms.

  • @suspiciousminds1750
    @suspiciousminds17503 жыл бұрын

    99 yrs old. God Bless You, sir!

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @bentnickel7487

    @bentnickel7487

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was posted Feb. 2021, but when was the interview?

  • @mikec3253
    @mikec32533 жыл бұрын

    My father in law (German Army, 16-17 years old at the time) told me that he was in Holland hidden behind a dead cow in a barn yard when two Canadian soldiers came around the corner of a barn, looked around, didn't see anything and then shared a cigarette. After the cigarette they moved out and saw him and realized he had his gun on them the whole time. Now it was two against one. They stopped, slowly backed up and went back the way they came.

  • @anomalyp8584

    @anomalyp8584

    3 жыл бұрын

    what was he doing there?!

  • @psotos

    @psotos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anomalyp8584 Germany had conquered The Netherlands. This must have been during Operation Market Garden.

  • @boazd8622

    @boazd8622

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@psotos or one of the other hundreds of battles fought in the netherlands. German soldiers were everywhere.

  • @psotos

    @psotos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@boazd8622 Yes and they were stealing my Pannenkoeken!!

  • @vinecorereptiles1225

    @vinecorereptiles1225

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @alwatson4352
    @alwatson43523 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to this man all day. Fifteen minutes not enough.

  • @georgelustrea2912

    @georgelustrea2912

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are right...

  • @philipcallicoat9947
    @philipcallicoat99473 жыл бұрын

    "Blessed are the merciful"...✝️

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching this video. I would appreciate it if you would consider subscribing if you have not already done so! We are aiming to hit 45,000 subscribers this week in order to have more people watch these incredible stories!

  • @DavidSmith-tu1nd
    @DavidSmith-tu1nd3 жыл бұрын

    I like this ol man. He's the real deal.

  • @sandymiller870
    @sandymiller8703 жыл бұрын

    I love his accent. Salt of the earth..

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @jeffronimogothlay8870

    @jeffronimogothlay8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    Joe Biden wants him cancelled

  • @duff6587

    @duff6587

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffronimogothlay8870 leave politics out of it, I'm sure this man didnt fight for 2 parties of idiots to destroy everything

  • @jeffronimogothlay8870

    @jeffronimogothlay8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@duff6587 He didn't FIGHT for anything. He allowed an enemy sniper to live, thus allowing his countrymen do be killed. The old man was a coward.

  • @duff6587

    @duff6587

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffronimogothlay8870 you are actually an idiot that sniper didnt shoot because there was a field full of enemies if he shot he would die that old man knew this, and besides neither me or you will ever know the hell they went through, another thing in ww1 in 1914 the solders came out of the trenches from both sides and shook hands, exchanged gifts, and played soccer where they cowards?

  • @TheMalfean
    @TheMalfean3 жыл бұрын

    God Bless that man. A REAL hero, and a REAL American.

  • @shawnpa

    @shawnpa

    3 жыл бұрын

    He fought to stop a murderous nation that killedmillions, and would do much more, if not for soldiers like this man. They saved millions of lives and western civilization by defeating Germany. I don't know how more could be at stake than was in WW2.

  • @TheMalfean

    @TheMalfean

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KirkLee1983 a Useless war? You serious? You DO understand that if the USA had not entered the war that the world would look an awful lot different. There would be a lot less Chinese, Koreans, Phillipinos, etc... Jews would be a mere rumor, there would be a lot less Slavic peoples, etc... WWII was probably the most important war fought in the 20th century. Hardly useless. If you require education in this, or in the geopolitical dynamics of the first half of the 20th century, I do tutor and you seem to be someone in desperate need of education. And I do mean a LOT.

  • @SuperWagner23

    @SuperWagner23

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KirkLee1983 you have no idea what you are talking about.

  • @markshort9098

    @markshort9098

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KirkLee1983 wow you really are human garbage

  • @TheMalfean

    @TheMalfean

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KirkLee1983 I don't know what planet you are on buddy, but it isn't Earth. Gold? If that was the case, the US would not only have joined the Axis, but we would have invaded India, South Africa, Australia, and probably even Russia or Chili. Either you are a troll, or you really are misinformed. I could give you all the reasons each nation state entered WWII, but I typically charge for the education; and seeing as you would appear to be rather set in your ways, there is little I can do for you. My apologizes.

  • @outdoorsforever1027
    @outdoorsforever10273 жыл бұрын

    Despite this mans age, he’s sharp as a tack. Men such as this personifies the term The Greatest Generation.

  • @GGtheRealest

    @GGtheRealest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Phillip Garcia I don't think there is a secret. some have gifts.

  • @JM-zq9em

    @JM-zq9em

    3 жыл бұрын

    My grandfather also a WW2 vet was an extremely no nonsense, well organized individual. He was very happy with what he had which was a simple non frugal life of which he earned everything. Tough as rock but not overly macho or cocky yet proud. He left school during the great depression around 13. He basically educated himself further by reading thousands of books and learning hands on various trades as well as through life itself.. he never once acted entitled or disenfranchised as far as I knew. His generation was great but also was the opportunity after the war.

  • @cynthiaclarke3979

    @cynthiaclarke3979

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Phillip Garcia - He's better than Biden..

  • @johnboy6594

    @johnboy6594

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a gentlemen.. My father and uncles were the same age as this man and served at the same time. The Greatest Generation for sure.

  • @cynthiaclarke3979

    @cynthiaclarke3979

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnboy6594 - God Bless all these men.My grandfather was a field medic in WW1 and my dad (who enlisted and lied about his age,16 at the time) a Korean War vet.God Bless America..

  • @Senaleb
    @Senaleb3 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa was from Oklahoma and he talked a lot like Robert. I could hear him talk all day long , it's so comforting.

  • @MrRedeyedJedi
    @MrRedeyedJedi3 жыл бұрын

    Showing distain in war, not killing someone just because you can, is the sign of real charactor

  • @djstl100

    @djstl100

    3 жыл бұрын

    Distain means unworthy or disgusting ..I think you me showing restraint?

  • @sorinsrn5442

    @sorinsrn5442

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@djstl100 so you are the guy that pull the trigger first, ask questions later?

  • @xvsj-s2x

    @xvsj-s2x

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sorinsrn5442 War is the Hell where youth & laughter go to die 🖤

  • @sorinsrn5442

    @sorinsrn5442

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xvsj-s2x yes, war is war. But that doesnt mean we dont have to show compasion towards unarmed enemy or civilians. We are humans, not beasts. Its a big difference.

  • @otiscarter1356

    @otiscarter1356

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah....so they can come back and kill your buddies.

  • @apacifistmachinegunner669
    @apacifistmachinegunner6693 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. We’ll never be able to express our gratitude Semper Fidelis from an East Texas Marine

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @Whatsahandle4

    @Whatsahandle4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah thanks alot. Thanks for defeating the nazis and allowing Bolshevik/red army/communists to spread and completely destroy western civilization.

  • @Whatsahandle4

    @Whatsahandle4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Bob Carruthers population replacement was enacted by the binai birnith under the hart seller(hard seller) act in 1964? Butchered that. Population replacement is a communist tactic. Weaponized migration

  • @riccaruso7791

    @riccaruso7791

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Bob Carruthers ~ REMEMBER OUR USS LIBERTY 🗽 VETERANS!!! 🇺🇸

  • @andrewelliott123
    @andrewelliott1233 жыл бұрын

    He served our country well. May God bless him in whatever he does.

  • @timg2088
    @timg20883 жыл бұрын

    "I gave him a thumbs up." 😂😂😂😂

  • @tylerluck378

    @tylerluck378

    3 жыл бұрын

    He spared a life that possibly took out a many more.

  • @mmabagain

    @mmabagain

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tylerluck378 Just as the German sniper spared his life and he himself probably took out more german soldiers.

  • @sgtbender1335

    @sgtbender1335

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Tyler Luck Don't judge a man's decision made in combat too harshly if you have never had to make those decisions for yourself. Your concept is correct, but the variables are innumerable. Sometimes the life you save can prevent a terrible tragedy... sometimes it causes one. There are no guarantees in this world. You just have to do what you believe is right in the moment, and keep moving forward.

  • @timg2088

    @timg2088

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sgtbender1335 So true! He was probably so sick of killing, and just wanted to go home at that point.

  • @Casey28027

    @Casey28027

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mmabagain yes this man went on to kill Germans who started the war and were involved in atrocities that you couldn’t imagine. We fought them along with the allies in order to stop those atrocities. That German sniper was spared and was able to continue to kill American and allied soldiers and commit further atrocities on innocent people. He made a decision he knew was wrong but he made it and he had to live with that decision for the rest of his life. Other soldiers died because of his decision and couldn’t live because of his decision. He deserves a lot of credit for his service and his duty but one bad decision canceled out a lot of good he did.

  • @Brace67
    @Brace673 жыл бұрын

    So fascinating to listen to this WW2 veteran with his Southern drawl take about his experiences in combat in the Europium Theatre of War and how the news of VJ Day coming over the radio had the citizens of Atlanta in a frenzy of joy and relief. World War II was over.

  • @Bob-fz7pd

    @Bob-fz7pd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Men like this still exist but societies focus is elsewhere. Go figure.

  • @seaweedseaside5905

    @seaweedseaside5905

    3 жыл бұрын

    European.

  • @seanodwyer8691

    @seanodwyer8691

    3 жыл бұрын

    67- yeah Victory over japan was a big deal too the five nations that were getting ready too invade in 1946- U.S.A.// Britain/ Australia/ Canada/ New Zealand. They knew it would be a extermination event, perhaps on both sides

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Bob-fz7pd: Due to the Dumbing Down of America!

  • @Howie875
    @Howie8753 жыл бұрын

    Had one of my neighbors , who saw a lot of action in Europe. tell me a similar story. He said he and several other US soldiers spotted a solitary German soldier (who did not know he was in any danger) cross an open field in front of them. Instead of shooting and killing him, they decieded to deliberately miss him but also to shoot very closely all around him so they could watch him run in terror like a scared jackrabbit. He was still laughing about it 40 years after it happened. I think he had just seen enough death and suffering and as a teenager, just wanted to have some fun. RIP, Mr. Staples.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well.

  • @recemottashed8114

    @recemottashed8114

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did they end up taking the German as a pow?

  • @Howie875

    @Howie875

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@recemottashed8114 Hi Rece no I believe they actually let him get away ! This same neighbor told me while they were searching houses in a captured German town one of his fellow soldiers found a black German uniform (SS?) and put it on and then went to a balcony and gave a hiel Hitler salute to his fellow soldiers which caused them to laugh hysterically at that "crazy son of a Bitch!" Like I said, they were just a bunch of average American teenagers who were tired of war and killing and wanted to have some fun. He never told me about the terrible things he saw but did tell me how he came close to being killed by a grenade blast.

  • @cynthiaclarke3979
    @cynthiaclarke39793 жыл бұрын

    I could sit and listen to him for hours..totally wow.

  • @122Music1
    @122Music13 жыл бұрын

    Check out Robert's big O'l chair! As if he said to himself " I had enough discomfort in my life, and now it's time to be beyond comfortable! " :)) God yes brother ! You deserve all the comfort this world can offer. A true gentleman warrior. A kind and humble man. Good video. Thanks for the upload.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @nintendokid9980
    @nintendokid99803 жыл бұрын

    Truly the most impressive feats of strength is to hold onto one’s humanity in times like that. Perhaps that’s what the sniper was thinking as well.

  • @max420thc

    @max420thc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Americans and Germans are closely related. We mostly attempted to be civil to one another and German soldiers frequently did not want to go back to Germany from our prison camps. There are stories of our soldiers who were guards at those prison camps would unload their rifles , hand the rifle to a German prisoner go home and eat because they lived in the area and come back with sour kraut and strudel for the prisoners. 😂 The Americans and Japanese didn’t get along so well. Or the Germans and the Russians ,

  • @para1324
    @para13243 жыл бұрын

    Full respect for this veteran John. 🇺🇸 He is very clear with a fantastic memory. Yes God does answer prayer sir. I also believe he was with you during your combat. You gave three examples. The shrapnel not harming you, the sniper not shooting you, and getting back to the train without injury from the crowds. I am sure many more times than that as well.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @jeffronimogothlay8870

    @jeffronimogothlay8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    So the people that were killed didn't pray enough? Or God didn't like them? Do you see how absurd that sounds?

  • @2races1kind

    @2races1kind

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffronimogothlay8870 He blesses and He curses, He brings the evil and the good, there is no power but the power of God. For those that abide in Him and kiss the Son, blessings and mercy; but the wicked, the hypocrite, and lovers of falsity He hateth everyday. The god of milk and cookies is a lie, He is a warrior King. He is no respecter of persons. Belief is a gift, most won't find it. The truth is, people know better, they choose unbelief - ignorance is to ignore. The Lord does not honor the U$ military, He honors the hearts that He blesses within it. And that goes for all the hearts everywhere and anywhere that call on the name above all names - Christ Jesus.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having to kill someone in order to prevent him from killing you and/or your buddies. Although it is necessary and a mere split second might be the difference between your life or death. I’m so grateful for these patriotic men, God bless them all. 🇺🇸

  • @jasontipton8430

    @jasontipton8430

    3 жыл бұрын

    God probably delivered him many more times than he knows

  • @bella123439
    @bella1234393 жыл бұрын

    God Bless This SOLDIER A REAL HUMAN BEING THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE I AM HERE THANKS TO SOLDIERS LIKE YOU SIR GOD BLESS

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @kneedeepinbluebells5538
    @kneedeepinbluebells55383 жыл бұрын

    @0:06 " ... born down at Pine Level Alabama ... " The Honorable Mr. Kohn HAD Me With His Phrasing ... The Last Of His Awesome Kind ...

  • @markbulgarin5805
    @markbulgarin58053 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if the German made it....Imagine his story about a American who gave him a thumb up

  • @uzi9621

    @uzi9621

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah lol.

  • @MrRazerdude

    @MrRazerdude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Nathan Michaels it is not for us Germans. A thumbs in Germany is a thumbs up

  • @gutz323

    @gutz323

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Nathan Michaels I'm from the UK and never heard a thumbs up being an insult.

  • @MrRazerdude

    @MrRazerdude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AndreasGassner im German and i a case like that. A thumps up is a thumps up. and has nothing to do with counting. holy...

  • @syroco

    @syroco

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Nathan Michaels that's an urban myth

  • @provost5752
    @provost57523 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this man all day long.

  • @Jan-wd1is
    @Jan-wd1is3 жыл бұрын

    These people are treasures, thank you. My father was a medic in WW2 and could never talk about it

  • @soylentgreen2065

    @soylentgreen2065

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless him

  • @coreysteeegs8255
    @coreysteeegs82553 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Alabama and I can tell you that the toughest and most humble old men come out of that state

  • @mggailitis7231
    @mggailitis72313 жыл бұрын

    That is an awesome story told with such candour. Just goes to show that the majority of the guys pulling the trigger had no beef with a fellow human being.

  • @jamesebola1250
    @jamesebola12503 жыл бұрын

    My father had similar experiences. Although he shot many enemies there were times when he put his rifle down asking himself why he was doing what he was doing.... Taking someone's life just because someone ordered him to do so...removing all the humanity... My father never recovered, mentally. He was forever haunted by the images of those he killed. He was a bad husband and a bad father. Drank heavily too....to forget. It didn't work...

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @jbird3214

    @jbird3214

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@RememberWW2 did you even read this comment? this was in poor fucking taste man!!! starting to suspect that this wonderful gift to humanity is entirely about gaining wealth. shame on whoever wrote this comment or put the automatic response in place. disgusting!!

  • @applesandgrapesfordinner4626

    @applesandgrapesfordinner4626

    Жыл бұрын

    Well damn! I know it's sad that he experienced all that, though trauma shouldn't allow people to do inexcusable things. It's strange since a lot of vets lead more decent fatherhoods. Guess it comes to show that everyone reacts to trauma differently. Perhaps if the knowledge was known, he would've turned out better than just a bottle.

  • @mlc2016
    @mlc20163 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this man tell stories all day.

  • @Jaco747
    @Jaco7473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for documenting the stories of these men. Imagine the world never hearing these stories... Keep doing what you do my guy! Truly a service to history we should never forget.

  • @drillbabydrill123
    @drillbabydrill1233 жыл бұрын

    With all due respect, thank you Mr. Kohn for your service.

  • @gregorymonacelli2257
    @gregorymonacelli22573 жыл бұрын

    My father was in 15th Cav Recon Squadron. He told me he came across a couple of Nazi’s praying in the bushes and they didn’t see him he could have killed them but he just shouted at them and they put their hands up

  • @scottjackson3940
    @scottjackson39403 жыл бұрын

    The way this country is headed must make the greatest generation sick!! Thank all of you for your service!!

  • @mcclendoncarson8
    @mcclendoncarson83 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Dadeville AL and never heard his story! Keep up the good work.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @d.mangham5204

    @d.mangham5204

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Civil War veteran and distant cousin of mine, Solomon R. Mangham, lived in Dadeville. He died there in the 1880's and I found a newspaper obituary, but I couldn't find his grave in the cemetery. If you know anybody who's interested in such things there, I'd appreciate their contact info.

  • @shellcrackerlover5889
    @shellcrackerlover58893 жыл бұрын

    One of the very best videos out there is this one!! His Bama drawl, sharp mind and clarity, make this superb. These people are the real deal!!

  • @HDCowboy
    @HDCowboy3 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of my Grampa, he was in the the CCC but he always called it the Tree Army.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    3 жыл бұрын

    Civil Conservation Corps served to maintain our roads, rivers, lakes and provided useful employment for men and women during the Great Depression. Many of our parks and amphitheaters were created as places for families and friends to gather for concerts by bands, orchestras and operettas. I remember ‘The Starlight Opera’ in my city and hearing music which I still enjoy today. (That was 80 years ago!)

  • @rydan0508
    @rydan05083 жыл бұрын

    These interviews are absolutely priceless, thank you for posting.

  • @randallrogers8183
    @randallrogers81833 жыл бұрын

    It’s sad that these men are in short supply now. An end of an era. Listening to these gentlemen tell their stories is truly priceless. Recent generations have a lot to learn from these great men and that’s an understatement. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

  • @havitcold
    @havitcold3 жыл бұрын

    What a story and amazing testimony of faith as a young man scared to death on the battlefield calling on the name of the Lord. Very encouraging to know it seems to have solidified his faith in God for life. Nothing but heroes here!

  • @setharnold3699

    @setharnold3699

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this man and his faith are truly special but to think of all the prayers that were said only to die on the battlefield with them never answered.

  • @havitcold

    @havitcold

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@setharnold3699 yes very sad

  • @danacross3427
    @danacross34273 жыл бұрын

    Yes HE does answer prayer. Truth my friend. God bless you and keep you.

  • @mcsmash4905

    @mcsmash4905

    3 жыл бұрын

    @John C shit simply happens , who knows maybe if you get a chance to meet god or w/e you will get a chance to ask why

  • @jeffronimogothlay8870

    @jeffronimogothlay8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    He also DOESN'T answer prayer. Its a coin toss. So maybe he doesn't give a damn.

  • @charlesquarles5868
    @charlesquarles58683 жыл бұрын

    This man is a survivor.Hero no doubt.The thumbs up story was a surprise.

  • @jefferygrady3181
    @jefferygrady31813 жыл бұрын

    This man is very spry ! What incredible storys he tells! He has seen alot in his long life! God bless him for his service in world war2!

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @handconstructed
    @handconstructed3 жыл бұрын

    Is there any more to this interview? I could listen to this guy all day

  • @DannnnnyW
    @DannnnnyW3 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to this legend all day. Thank you

  • @hotdogsubmarine3308
    @hotdogsubmarine33083 жыл бұрын

    What a sharp man despite his age. Thank you for all of your sacrifices made and pain endured. I wish there was a way I could give him a few years of my life, he's surely earned it

  • @jackthebagger7589
    @jackthebagger7589 Жыл бұрын

    I saw where someone made a comment on the video , I can say Mr Kohn is still going strong , he turned 100 last July and is still chugging along

  • @masterjedi5510
    @masterjedi55103 жыл бұрын

    I wish this was one of the longer interviews! This gentleman has a charisma about him that had my eyes and ears locked in every minute and every second!

  • @tharber262
    @tharber2623 жыл бұрын

    I love listening to the Vets like this man tell their stories. God bless them, we owe them so much.

  • @danielaramburo7648
    @danielaramburo76483 жыл бұрын

    Talking about taking life in war is obviously an uncomfortable dark topic. Glad to see him talk about it. I won’t get into to much. All I can say is thank you for your service.

  • @fisherwoman11
    @fisherwoman113 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful soul he is… Thank you for sharing this…

  • @SkunkApeFLA10
    @SkunkApeFLA103 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service Mr. Kohn.

  • @ceilingunlimited2430
    @ceilingunlimited24303 жыл бұрын

    These interviews are so fantastic. These guys do such a terrific job capturing the experiences from these marvelous soldiers.

  • @clc-gl4jn
    @clc-gl4jn3 жыл бұрын

    Please keep this man protected. This world needs to keep our heroes alive... God bless

  • @andrewstidham1599
    @andrewstidham15993 жыл бұрын

    These kind of stories that you can only get first hand from the hero’s that were there are exactly what I’ve been looking for! I love this channel thank you for documenting these amazing memories.

  • @SirPaxson
    @SirPaxson3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experiences, wow.

  • @MrBilly235
    @MrBilly2353 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for your service and God Bless you.

  • @barbaracarlson5018
    @barbaracarlson50183 жыл бұрын

    I live just a few miles south of Pine Level. This is a wonderful interview.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @MRIPETCTSupportEngineer
    @MRIPETCTSupportEngineer2 жыл бұрын

    The stories are so captivating. He is definitely an amazing story teller. Thank you for your service.

  • @richardhuffman58
    @richardhuffman583 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for your Service

  • @michaeldavis9373
    @michaeldavis93733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Kohn for your story. I greatly appreciate you talking about your experiences. I thank you for your service to our great country. I wish I could shake your hand as well. Much respect to you sir.

  • @elishmuel1976
    @elishmuel19763 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! That's all I can say after watching these videos! I hope you have more interviews with this veteran, Mr. Kohn.

  • @armedpenguin3825
    @armedpenguin38253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service. God bless.

  • @100AngelBoy
    @100AngelBoy3 жыл бұрын

    Tremendous interview! Loved it!

  • @charleywalker2982
    @charleywalker29823 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

  • @garapito24
    @garapito243 жыл бұрын

    What a great interview!

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk3 жыл бұрын

    What a great story teller. Wish this was a longer interview. Great man. 🙏🏻

  • @creaturecaldwell9858
    @creaturecaldwell98582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for what you went through my elder.

  • @ToddHofer
    @ToddHofer3 жыл бұрын

    I'm one of these people that notices the small things. Here's one: This guy is in his 90's and to this day, still does a perfect gig line. Nice.

  • @ToddHofer

    @ToddHofer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @I'm Back U.S. Army and USMC

  • @ToddHofer

    @ToddHofer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @I'm Back That obvious? LOL! 1 year Army, 8 Corps.

  • @bazknight5347
    @bazknight53473 жыл бұрын

    What a great story teller. Robert you went through some scary times.

  • @monty5692
    @monty56923 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your service and for your testimony, God bless you sir!

  • @anunusualironiccircumstanc2246
    @anunusualironiccircumstanc22463 жыл бұрын

    What a man. Respect from across the pond. Our grandfathers and great-grandfathers grew up in poverty and went to war in probably the most important war in history.

  • @jonathanjackgoodman2764
    @jonathanjackgoodman27643 жыл бұрын

    This guy really reminds me of my grandpa. I don't have any video of him so this is really special for me. I love these old school fellows. Tough as iron and full of fire.

  • @kyletrueman17
    @kyletrueman173 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your work. This content is fantastico

  • @danieljusino1391
    @danieljusino13913 жыл бұрын

    Thank goddess for moments like this

  • @robwood8201
    @robwood82012 жыл бұрын

    I could sit here and listen too theses heros stories all day not just the war time I like hearing about they're lives before war

  • @lithesteel9599
    @lithesteel95993 жыл бұрын

    God Bless you Sir! Thank you for all you have done!

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching this video! If you haven’t already I would appreciate if you would consider subscribing to the channel so that more people will be exposed to these Heroes and their experiences. We are trying to hit 50,000 subscribers this week sometime!

  • @shawnbirt4161
    @shawnbirt41613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service. God bless you

  • @lucky61967
    @lucky619673 жыл бұрын

    The excitement and how sharp this man is as he’s telling his story what he did is amazing I can’t thank him or his generation enough for what they did for us today thank you again and may God bless you

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching this video. I would appreciate it if you would consider subscribing if you have not already done so! We are aiming to hit 45,000 subscribers this week in order to have more people watch these incredible stories!

  • @dylansmith1622
    @dylansmith16222 жыл бұрын

    Wow, he's from right down the road from me. Had a few relatives in the war, much respect to all of them. It was definitely life changing for them.

  • @ambushbugz
    @ambushbugz3 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying, nobody really wanted that war. Thank you sir for this channel. It's really hard to watch everytime but i know i need to hear all of this. It's so important yet so hard on my émotions

  • @jeffsanders9369
    @jeffsanders93693 жыл бұрын

    So much respect to you and your generation, thank you sir.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @joshmajor8662
    @joshmajor86623 жыл бұрын

    This mans story is something else!!!.....thank you!!!

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @benrosauer297
    @benrosauer2973 жыл бұрын

    what a cool guy, I hope he is at peace with his service

  • @DanCThorpe
    @DanCThorpe3 жыл бұрын

    Bloody marvelous. I can never be greatfull enough to these men. Thank you.

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @squint04
    @squint043 жыл бұрын

    God Bless you Sir!! Thank you for your service and for sharing your story!!

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @stag3t-muspsa910
    @stag3t-muspsa9103 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir...Thank you..

  • @valleyquail1790
    @valleyquail17902 жыл бұрын

    This is just a great person, personality from start to finish. “The Greatest Generation”. Service to our country is most appreciated. Thank you Sir.

  • @dennisdickson6210
    @dennisdickson62103 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday sir. You are a true hero. 👍

  • @stephenannese8228
    @stephenannese82283 жыл бұрын

    Great man....great vid.

  • @tico4940
    @tico49403 жыл бұрын

    Im 58,who else is even intrested in this type of info?Its so important as tic tock shits more important with young folks.

  • @xvsj-s2x
    @xvsj-s2x3 жыл бұрын

    Incredible story, Thank You for sharing it with us. I’m So grateful for your service, courage and sacrifice for freedom ❤️ God Bless you ❤️

  • @RememberWW2

    @RememberWW2

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @jeffreyknight3884
    @jeffreyknight38843 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story, listen to these walking history books. Someday all the world war 2 veterans will pass on. Just like my dad. What an amazing generation. All these old fellows wore flannel shirts, so did my dad. Thank you for your service brave soidier.

  • @nathanielrossi9659
    @nathanielrossi96593 жыл бұрын

    He is a really cool southern brother, Shalom! God bless you brother!

  • @flintsky7706
    @flintsky77063 жыл бұрын

    “im’a tell you this’n because this one is a good’n” I love it