Major Norman Hatch, USMC (Ret.)

[kurthanson2005]

Ive been a combat cameraman in Burma where I was shot and wounded by a Mig strike my first week in the jungle. Im amazed by the dangers Mr. Hatch faced and the courage he showed to get the amazing footage. His film of the Japanese soldiers running across the frame is one of the greatest shots ever. It is extremely rare to see the enemy much less film them in combat.

[larserikgill]

He is a very nice guy, and a good friend! And thanks for serving and fighting for freedom.

[panthermom111]

my father had the pleasure of serving with Mr. Hatch in the Marines as a Marine Corps photographer. Great video!

[ufuzzY58]

This should never be forgetten along with these great and brave men.

They are the great generation where would we all be now with out them.

Thank you to all american service men and women!!

[DET832]

God Bless.

[emotionalscenecore]

1.09 man gets shot in the chest

[kadathdreamques]

Zeanu, can you please not send me personal messages, it's kinda creepy.

[Zeanu]

Okay, so why were my comments deleted? This is shady. I'll repeat: 0:30, 0:31-0:33, why does this sound edited?

[AmericansAtWar]

Not sure what you're talking about. I did this video and know Norm Hatch personally. I can assure you this is his voice. This was interview that was much longer, it was edited but never computerized.

[Chester2929]

God Bless You Norman Hatch!

[redmini1]

Anyone wanting to learn more about the battle for Tarawa should read "One Square Mile of Hell" by John Wukovits. Maj Hatch is used as one of the primary first-person sources for the book.

[ww2rox]

Outstanding book.

[Burco1]

Thnak you for your service Mr. Hatch!