The fact that, as Buck Compton relates here, the Brecourt Manor Assault was taken with minimal briefing, makes that tactical manuever all the more incredible. To this day that assault is still taught in military schools of small arms overtaking larger artillery force.
Did you see how many paratroopers were in that forest. Close to thousands.
And you would only wear plugs during shelling. These men's hearing is excellent for their age even after that gruelling shelling. I wouldn't be surprised if they blocked their ears.
@Mickeydrews Cant hear footsteps etc when there is so much noise that it is damaging your ears either. Earplugs should be worn when it is too loud. Off course, when you do sneaky attacks, then take them off :)
what did you say to him? as a dutchman, i can't even imagine what i would say to one of those those men. an amazing honor, without these people, the world would really look different right now
These WWII vets never get enough respect but they deserve the most. My grand father served in the 9th ID during WWII. Much respect to the REAL heroes. You are not forgotten.
top guys !!!! bill guarnere is still al there and a bit more !!!! what a guy !!!!
davor1873 5 months ago
The fact that, as Buck Compton relates here, the Brecourt Manor Assault was taken with minimal briefing, makes that tactical manuever all the more incredible. To this day that assault is still taught in military schools of small arms overtaking larger artillery force.
mapscannotcontainme 1 year ago
I'm not surprised Don Malarkey talking about his ears with all that shelling in the Ardenne Forest.
Ear plugs?
wikiriwhi 2 years ago
@wikiriwhi cant hear orders foot steps...etc with ear plugs
Mickeydrews 1 year ago
@Mickeydrews
Did you see how many paratroopers were in that forest. Close to thousands.
And you would only wear plugs during shelling. These men's hearing is excellent for their age even after that gruelling shelling. I wouldn't be surprised if they blocked their ears.
wikiriwhi 1 year ago
@Mickeydrews Cant hear footsteps etc when there is so much noise that it is damaging your ears either. Earplugs should be worn when it is too loud. Off course, when you do sneaky attacks, then take them off :)
andromedarr 3 months ago
Real heroes there!
jltdotse 2 years ago
Did he just call the British, "Limeys"? Hahahaha.
fivestarmichael 2 years ago
Respect.
ChrisMarxist666 2 years ago
These guys all make me feel so insignifigant
DANCEEXPONETS 2 years ago 3
That's okay. You would have done the same with the training and the brotherhood.
bodhitaichi 2 years ago
ive mett shifty powers in eindhoven
34ytrhtrghrf 3 years ago 9
what did you say to him? as a dutchman, i can't even imagine what i would say to one of those those men. an amazing honor, without these people, the world would really look different right now
0906peter 2 years ago 3
These WWII vets never get enough respect but they deserve the most. My grand father served in the 9th ID during WWII. Much respect to the REAL heroes. You are not forgotten.
SPC Kocay, Matt US Army
MattyK1982 3 years ago 6
RESPECT !!! thx a million for this videos man .
ch3h4b 3 years ago 13