My uncle is Lt. Col. Alvin E. Robinson, and he has written memoirs of his years as General Bradley's private pilot. He is still alive and well. If you are interested in reading his papers, please Google "Omar Bradley's Pilot", click on the link for "In Their Own Words", and look for his name in the subtitles.
The IRON WARRIORS video youtube.com/watch?v=E0LJX1Er6lE
presents the Past as a Prologue to the future exploring the usefulness of military history while illustrating remarkable individuals, leadership skills and contributions made by the USA Army. The Iron Warriors highlights the fact that today’s soldier is required to function in many sectors and expertise levels in our global environment and thus their unique ability to transfer military skills into the private sector job market.
I parked cars in Hollywood during college, during the roast of Jimmy Stewart at Warners Bros we got to see and talk with John Wayne and view General Bradley when he was wheeled in; he was elderly and the last surviving five-star general at the time; we were all in awe at his prescense.
Towards the last days of WWII, Hitler's health was indeed going south because based on members of his inner circle, Hitler stumbled and had twitching on his hands. I believe that he was over dosing on drugs. Yes, Patton seemed to be very prolific in his views and I can understand his dislikes of the Soviets. US politicians to me are too passive towards Russia. Vietnam? Russia HELPED the N.Vietnamese w/ SA-1 SAM missles and pilots.
@xxchinookxx Patton was right....we should have kicked the behinds of the Russians back where they belong as we are now fighting them from within our own nation. Patton is the war God of WW2. WE need more like him today, too.
Always thought it interesting that so many great military leaders of World War I and World War II were all raised within a 150 mile area of northeast Missouri: Gen. John J. Pershing, Laclede Mo.; Gen. Omar Bradley, Clark Mo; Gen. Enoch Crowder (basically invented modern military law system), Trenton, Mo.; Admiral Coontz, Hannibal, Mo.; Admiral Arthur Willard, Kirksville, Mo.; and Col. James Reiger "the hero of Meuse-Argone", Kirksville, Mo.
@xxchinookxx if it werent for the russians there would be no defeat... the germans surrendered to the Russians, they were the one who took berlin and germany.
I feel that you're part correct but don't forget that the constant British and American bombing of strategic factories and installations paved the way for D-Day and the eventual victory. 4+ years of war with 4 main countries
@xxchinookxx you're forgetting the huge underground that help win it... the dutch/french/italian resistance, not to mention other large group influences....
No, I haven't forgotten them. It's just that since I have an AirForce mindset, I boast. How interesting that the U.S. and Soviets ended up getting the Nazi rocket engineers though. THE SPACE PROGRAM
@xxchinookxx What's more ironic is that both Hitler & Patton warned western powers of the corruption and aggression of communist Russia and predicted the cold war standoff. Both were considered extreme and controversial. I think Patton, obviously, had more of a rational idea of it all, Hitler was obviously battling many issues and deep mental disturbances.
I cannot recall ever seeing someone so uncomfortable on live television. It's painfully obvious he is not comfortable being in the spotlight. A humble and proud man (in the best sense of the word) to which we all owe a great debt.
Videogeek95, your fifth cousin was one of the top historical figures of World War II, so you have some homework to catch up on. Start with "A Soldier's Story" which is to the point. "A General's Life" is more "sensationalistic" and "finger pointing". It was co-written by Clay Blair, and finished after Bradley's death. The personal intrigue between Bradley, Patton, and British Field Marshal Montgomery is the stuff movies are made of. You should brush up. You won't be sorry. Good luck!
@Historyguy13 Wow, how much of my fifth cousin do you know? Cause really, I'm clueless other than the fact that he did all the work on D-day. and that he was the last 5 star general period.
@Videogeek95 I think that it is saying too much to suggest he did all the work on D-Day. V corps did the US planning (which was botched, by the way) Monty was commander of ground forces, Eisenhower was overall commander. General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the first US general on shore, going in with the first wave.
@DonMeaker Really, cause I think that's saying just enough seeing how big mac just sat on the beach literally playing army with balloons and firecrackers barely losing a single soldier while cousin omar had to take on the basic full force of the german army losing enough men to start a full sized city.
@Videogeek95 Sorry, I don't know who you refer to as "big mac". Certainly the Brits lost many soldiers, though didn't have the trouble that the US had on Omaha. Part of the problems at Omaha were due to several unfortunate decisions made by V Corps, which perhaps could have been better supervised, corrected by someone who had made previous landings.
@Videogeek95 MacArthur was physically frail, having nearly coughed up his lungs in a WWI gas attack, when to enourage his soldiers he led attacks without his gas mask. He felt it important land with the men, and would land on the assault beaches, wade through the water, and then give a speech from the microphone that had been set up. He did that 4 to 5 times a day sometimes. Barrage balloons were standard tactic, and were effective at detering attacks in a way that .50 cal HMGs were not
My uncle is Lt. Col. Alvin E. Robinson, and he has written memoirs of his years as General Bradley's private pilot. He is still alive and well. If you are interested in reading his papers, please Google "Omar Bradley's Pilot", click on the link for "In Their Own Words", and look for his name in the subtitles.
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The IRON WARRIORS video youtube.com/watch?v=E0LJX1Er6lE
presents the Past as a Prologue to the future exploring the usefulness of military history while illustrating remarkable individuals, leadership skills and contributions made by the USA Army. The Iron Warriors highlights the fact that today’s soldier is required to function in many sectors and expertise levels in our global environment and thus their unique ability to transfer military skills into the private sector job market.
RDIGlobal 4 months ago
I parked cars in Hollywood during college, during the roast of Jimmy Stewart at Warners Bros we got to see and talk with John Wayne and view General Bradley when he was wheeled in; he was elderly and the last surviving five-star general at the time; we were all in awe at his prescense.
airrally 5 months ago 2
Towards the last days of WWII, Hitler's health was indeed going south because based on members of his inner circle, Hitler stumbled and had twitching on his hands. I believe that he was over dosing on drugs. Yes, Patton seemed to be very prolific in his views and I can understand his dislikes of the Soviets. US politicians to me are too passive towards Russia. Vietnam? Russia HELPED the N.Vietnamese w/ SA-1 SAM missles and pilots.
xxchinookxx 9 months ago
@xxchinookxx Patton was right....we should have kicked the behinds of the Russians back where they belong as we are now fighting them from within our own nation. Patton is the war God of WW2. WE need more like him today, too.
Marksnotebook 3 months ago
could some one tell me why this guy called omar?
i mean omar is an islamic name.
MrHashimania 9 months ago
General Bradley, a great general who was adored by his men.
villanovakid84 9 months ago 5
Always thought it interesting that so many great military leaders of World War I and World War II were all raised within a 150 mile area of northeast Missouri: Gen. John J. Pershing, Laclede Mo.; Gen. Omar Bradley, Clark Mo; Gen. Enoch Crowder (basically invented modern military law system), Trenton, Mo.; Admiral Coontz, Hannibal, Mo.; Admiral Arthur Willard, Kirksville, Mo.; and Col. James Reiger "the hero of Meuse-Argone", Kirksville, Mo.
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LBDfvcgt 1 year ago
This country was blessed with these Generals at the right time. They, MacArthur, Patton,Bradley etc; lead our forces to defeat the Nazi's.
xxchinookxx 1 year ago
@xxchinookxx if it werent for the russians there would be no defeat... the germans surrendered to the Russians, they were the one who took berlin and germany.
JessOnTheRun 9 months ago
I feel that you're part correct but don't forget that the constant British and American bombing of strategic factories and installations paved the way for D-Day and the eventual victory. 4+ years of war with 4 main countries
Canada,USA,Russia,England vs Germany/ Italy.
xxchinookxx 9 months ago
@xxchinookxx you're forgetting the huge underground that help win it... the dutch/french/italian resistance, not to mention other large group influences....
JessOnTheRun 9 months ago
No, I haven't forgotten them. It's just that since I have an AirForce mindset, I boast. How interesting that the U.S. and Soviets ended up getting the Nazi rocket engineers though. THE SPACE PROGRAM
xxchinookxx 9 months ago
@xxchinookxx What's more ironic is that both Hitler & Patton warned western powers of the corruption and aggression of communist Russia and predicted the cold war standoff. Both were considered extreme and controversial. I think Patton, obviously, had more of a rational idea of it all, Hitler was obviously battling many issues and deep mental disturbances.
JessOnTheRun 9 months ago
I relate to omar, he's my idle, I feel like I have his blood somewhere in me , I just know it.
whythewar1 1 year ago
What?! No?
aliadrenalin 1 year ago
Thats My great great Unclee <3333
aliadrenalin 1 year ago
@aliadrenalin are you going to say that on every video.
Omar6890 1 year ago
I cannot recall ever seeing someone so uncomfortable on live television. It's painfully obvious he is not comfortable being in the spotlight. A humble and proud man (in the best sense of the word) to which we all owe a great debt.
mindeloman 1 year ago
Can't believe that it has been nearly three decades since we lost this great General; but it has!
DLM28659 1 year ago
Videogeek95, your fifth cousin was one of the top historical figures of World War II, so you have some homework to catch up on. Start with "A Soldier's Story" which is to the point. "A General's Life" is more "sensationalistic" and "finger pointing". It was co-written by Clay Blair, and finished after Bradley's death. The personal intrigue between Bradley, Patton, and British Field Marshal Montgomery is the stuff movies are made of. You should brush up. You won't be sorry. Good luck!
Historyguy13 1 year ago
wow good find. it's people like you that upload things like this that makes youtube great. thumbs up!!!
VicRattlehead1980 1 year ago
I've read General Bradley's memoirs more than once, but watching the man speak is moving! Thanks for posting.
Historyguy13 1 year ago
@Historyguy13 Wow, how much of my fifth cousin do you know? Cause really, I'm clueless other than the fact that he did all the work on D-day. and that he was the last 5 star general period.
Videogeek95 1 year ago
@Videogeek95 I think that it is saying too much to suggest he did all the work on D-Day. V corps did the US planning (which was botched, by the way) Monty was commander of ground forces, Eisenhower was overall commander. General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the first US general on shore, going in with the first wave.
DonMeaker 1 year ago
@DonMeaker Really, cause I think that's saying just enough seeing how big mac just sat on the beach literally playing army with balloons and firecrackers barely losing a single soldier while cousin omar had to take on the basic full force of the german army losing enough men to start a full sized city.
Videogeek95 1 year ago
@Videogeek95 Sorry, I don't know who you refer to as "big mac". Certainly the Brits lost many soldiers, though didn't have the trouble that the US had on Omaha. Part of the problems at Omaha were due to several unfortunate decisions made by V Corps, which perhaps could have been better supervised, corrected by someone who had made previous landings.
DonMeaker 1 year ago
@DonMeaker Didn't McArther do the whole balloon thing? Anyway that's what they called him back then Big Mac.
Videogeek95 1 year ago
@Videogeek95 MacArthur was physically frail, having nearly coughed up his lungs in a WWI gas attack, when to enourage his soldiers he led attacks without his gas mask. He felt it important land with the men, and would land on the assault beaches, wade through the water, and then give a speech from the microphone that had been set up. He did that 4 to 5 times a day sometimes. Barrage balloons were standard tactic, and were effective at detering attacks in a way that .50 cal HMGs were not
DonMeaker 1 year ago