I'd give almost anything to know what Sledge thought of 9/11 and U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. I just read "With The Old Breed" and have the utmost respect for him and the men he served with. Class act.
when I came back from Vietnam in 1972. like sledge hammer when my sister awoke me I grabbed at her throat. it took my older sister and mom. we were under heavy mortar and rocket attacks. but it never has gone from my mind seeing my friends put in a body bag.
i find it fascinating to think, the way japan now is such a benign friendly countries and how well our countries get along now- to think about what a great population we have now of japanese americans- How many of those vicious brainwashed jap soldiers that sledge fought now have american grandchildren? or even p[erhaps great grandchildren in the US military? how inconceivable would an america steeped in sushi and karate, pouring dollars into Yamaha, Toyota, Sony, Toshiba ect have been in 1944?
@wadyano blacks were not aloud in combat. They were inlisted however they were not aloud to fight. They would do construction jobs and such in black companys. So yes they were heros but not in that aspect as you mentioned
@meronmotors Wrong. Black men fought in WW2 and accounted for themselves very well. Since you don't seem to know what you are talking about, may I suggest you search Tuskegee Airmen. You will be very surprised how well they fought.
@meronmotors Wrong. Black men fought in WW2 and accounted for themselves very well. Since you don't seem to know what you are talking about, may I suggest you search Tuskegee Airmen. You will be very surprised how well they fought.
@Toddinfantry Don't forget the negro 969th Artillery Battalion. These guys were at the seige of bastogne putting intense precise 155mm rounds on the germans. These guys were the real reason the germans could never push through to Bastogne. They were deadly. All the boys in the 101st airborne praised them.
@wadyano I don't know of a book specifically written about them. However, any concisely written book on the sege of bastogne always mentions the 969th. I know don burgett's book "seven roads to hell" talks of them a lot. burgett was really amazed by those guys. He always spoke with great reverence about them.
@Toddinfantry Don't forget the negro 969th Artillery Battalion. These guys were at the seige of bastogne putting intense precise 155mm rounds on the germans. These guys were the real reason the germans could never push through to Bastogne. They were deadly. All the boys in the 101st airborne praised them.
I'd give almost anything to know what Sledge thought of 9/11 and U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. I just read "With The Old Breed" and have the utmost respect for him and the men he served with. Class act.
sidDkid87 1 month ago in playlist Sledge Hammer
when I came back from Vietnam in 1972. like sledge hammer when my sister awoke me I grabbed at her throat. it took my older sister and mom. we were under heavy mortar and rocket attacks. but it never has gone from my mind seeing my friends put in a body bag.
LONHKIRBYTX007 1 month ago in playlist WWII-Pacific War-Eugene Sledge
sledg hammer was a true warrior in the sence. I now know what my dad when thru in WWII in the pacific. may you RIP With all your marines in heaven.
LONHKIRBYTX007 1 month ago
why he never mention about snafu ????
inotgodhaha 3 months ago
i find it fascinating to think, the way japan now is such a benign friendly countries and how well our countries get along now- to think about what a great population we have now of japanese americans- How many of those vicious brainwashed jap soldiers that sledge fought now have american grandchildren? or even p[erhaps great grandchildren in the US military? how inconceivable would an america steeped in sushi and karate, pouring dollars into Yamaha, Toyota, Sony, Toshiba ect have been in 1944?
wadyano 4 months ago
sledge was handsome.
wadyano 5 months ago
only 12 survivors out of the company? thats horrifying!
wadyano 6 months ago
on okinawa the mud was so thick that they couldn't get the vehichles in to evacuate the bodies as they normally would.
wadyano 6 months ago
0:31 black guy at ww2?
muza2006 11 months ago
@muza2006 Montford Point Marine - Rah!
xxblackyburnzxx 9 months ago
@muza2006 unsung heroes, but yes they were there
wadyano 6 months ago
@wadyano blacks were not aloud in combat. They were inlisted however they were not aloud to fight. They would do construction jobs and such in black companys. So yes they were heros but not in that aspect as you mentioned
meronmotors 5 months ago
@meronmotors i didn't mention how much they were there, only that they were there.
wadyano 5 months ago
@meronmotors Wrong. Black men fought in WW2 and accounted for themselves very well. Since you don't seem to know what you are talking about, may I suggest you search Tuskegee Airmen. You will be very surprised how well they fought.
Toddinfantry 5 months ago
@meronmotors Wrong. Black men fought in WW2 and accounted for themselves very well. Since you don't seem to know what you are talking about, may I suggest you search Tuskegee Airmen. You will be very surprised how well they fought.
Toddinfantry 5 months ago
@Toddinfantry Don't forget the negro 969th Artillery Battalion. These guys were at the seige of bastogne putting intense precise 155mm rounds on the germans. These guys were the real reason the germans could never push through to Bastogne. They were deadly. All the boys in the 101st airborne praised them.
mindeloman 5 months ago
@mindeloman where can i read about them?
wadyano 4 months ago
@wadyano I don't know of a book specifically written about them. However, any concisely written book on the sege of bastogne always mentions the 969th. I know don burgett's book "seven roads to hell" talks of them a lot. burgett was really amazed by those guys. He always spoke with great reverence about them.
mindeloman 4 months ago
@mindeloman none of them ever wrote of their first hand experience? it must be a fascinating perspective in battle.
wadyano 4 months ago
@wadyano I can't say that I've looked for a memoir from a member of the 969th. Possibly there is one out there.
mindeloman 4 months ago
@mindeloman i would be fascinated to read one
wadyano 4 months ago
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@Toddinfantry Don't forget the negro 969th Artillery Battalion. These guys were at the seige of bastogne putting intense precise 155mm rounds on the germans. These guys were the real reason the germans could never push through to Bastogne. They were deadly. All the boys in the 101st airborne praised them.
mindeloman 5 months ago
The look in his eyes is so piercing and full of intelegence
AndrewW1039 11 months ago
@AndrewW1039 he was a man of big heart.
wadyano 5 months ago
Is there any more information about his brother? like a name or something?
Sustructy 1 year ago
@Sustructy watch the series "The Pacific"...his brother is portrayed in the last episode
anteracmacash 1 year ago
@anteracmacash I know, that's why I'm looking for more information. In what unit did he serve? What theater, which battles? Ranks, etc.
Sustructy 1 year ago
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anteracmacash 1 year ago
@Sustructy his borther was in the army, he was a captain and he got injuerd (twice I think)...that's all I know and all I care
anteracmacash 1 year ago
@anteracmacash Why would you say that? His brother was just as much a hero
AndrewW1039 11 months ago
Semper Fi Dr. Sledge! Rest in true peace sir!
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