WWII

[LeRinkRat]

this is a GREAT rendition. who is the band/orchestra?

btw, the Texas A&M band uses the "Patton March" for their half time music and it's spectacular.

[isuckaman]

The American tanks looked better in the movie.

[CattleRanche]

You give me the men and equipment and I'll have a war with those Russian bastards in 10 days and make it look like their fault....LOL classic.

[care4rfallen34]

Ahhh this was our wake up call in Kuwait. Nice theme!

[MrDaeth666]

My great Grandfather served with the 82 airborn 504 parritrooper he was also hand picked and foght under Gen. Patton. he jumped into Normandy France and in the Battle of the bulge, my great grandfather won the Medal of Honor the Silver and Brance Star along with 3 purple hearts. My great grandfather didint die in the war but he died in 1982 from cancer. I miss you Great Grandpa you are a good man and a great soldier!!!

P.S I THANK THE VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICEMAN FOR THERE BRAVERY!!

[Michael117american]

I was born in the wrong generation

[carlindelco]

@Michael117american Today's reality avail opportunities to create the romantic past of tomorrow. We are all born into the right generation.. it's the adversity that creates the opportunity to be a leader.

[Michael117american]

@carlindelco being a leader isnt the problem, its leading the pot smoking, welfare recieving hood rats thats the problem. the 1940s-50s was americas prime, and now, due to apathy and disgrace in our schools. the majority of the people in this country would rather get theirliving from welfare and unemployment than working hard to achieve something.

[carlindelco]

@Michael117american LOL yeah I know what you mean... but just so you know they said much of the same about the kids who were fighting in ww2 at the time. They weren't pot head druggies like today.. but they were not held in the high regard as we look back at them now as being. There are a lot of "this generation" in the military now.. so there are some who understand these values. All I was saying is that there are challenges that face every generation and a op to lead or be a role model

[2008ironMan2008]

(Continued) ...

... By the Way I am a US Air Force Veteran from The Persian Gulf War in 1991 & there was a Major Land Battle with The Iraqi Army During the Persian Gulf War when The Iraqis Captured The Town of Al-Khafji. Some US Marines were surrounded in the Town when it was Overrun with Iraqi Soldiers & the Brave Marines STILL called in Artillery Shelling of the Town!!! - I think that they would have made General George S. Patton PROUD!!! ... US Soldiers Re-Took The Town of Al-Khafji later.

[2008ironMan2008]

Great Theme!!! Thank you for Posting this. I LOVE The Theme to The Great Movie "Patton"!!! ... The Great Actor George C. Scott was Born to Play The Role of "Patton"! :) ...

[EvilKorbinDallas]

Man even tho they werent on the same side id love for Rommel team up with patton to team up command the us army in vietnam, man if they didnt die those 2 would of owned the vietnamese :P

[WouterNed]

isn't it possible to keep comment more video related and not about battle's ppl won. jsut say this is a great piece of music.

[Marcfj]

Stalin murdered 7 million Ukrainians before World War II even started. Unfortunately, unlike the Holocaust, nobody ever hears about it.

[clonemaster1]

Hay where are the pics from britan!

[DesertPunked]

WE and the British lost lost 800,000 men and German lost

27,000,000 men

if im right let me know

[ww2man1939]

You have the Allies losses right (or close to it) but you got the Germans mixed up with the Russians, Germans lost around 4-4.5 million

[pastuso1bc]

Germany did not lose 27 million people.

Russia lost 27 mllion people mostly (but not all) men.

[GKLCVP]

AHH,THIS ia a good one...A whole society based on military dominance... confronted by a force of fresh born warriors... Supreme Training resulted in very disciplined losers????? Works How?????

[ww2man1939]

GKLCVP who are you referring to?

[GKLCVP]

My Friend,ww2man,the German Army was the most dedicated and best trained force in the world....I've meant some of them.....The one thing they lacked was the right to be.......

[ww2man1939]

if thats you view, ok by me

[zinnington]

They Lost. Face it us weak, decadent Americans, kicked their ass. Let see ever get a New Yorker or Southener pissed off? My advice no matter how "dedicated'' they were, they picked on the wrong peope.

[BiggestofMikes]

Lets not forget that Patton called the Germans one of the finest fighting forces he had ever seen. But yeah - we did win.

[EvilKorbinDallas]

@BiggestofMikes Hes said that because germany was fighting against the most biggest powerfulest nations and still was standing. Bloody italians -.- lol

[guyman117]

Thats true if you see pictures of surrendering German troops they have clean unsoiled uniforms the Officers and men are always looking there sharpest, they still march with pride and stood in formation, even in the POW camps they were always organized. If you compare them to the American troops you wouldnt know how they could have beat the Germans in the first plase. God bless the German Army.

[BBQ666OFHELL]

The Nazis were criminals. Scum of this world.

Any American, Russian, French or Brit is far better than any Nazi.

God bless the Allies that freed the world.

[ww2man1939]

I gave your statement a thumbs up, but you gotta realize that Europe traded one dictatorship, for another, first the Nazis then the Soviets, and, the Russians killed more people in the gulags, than Hitler could have imagined

[guyman117]

One thing people dont know is after Hitler killed 6 million Jews Stalin killed 8 million Cozzaks and deported another 6 million for helping the Germans.

[ww2man1939]

its too bad more people are not aware of this fact, but "To the victor go the cover up's"

[EvilKorbinDallas]

@BBQ666OFHELL Singing to this theme saying "twat twat, tww wwww wtwat wtwat" Mr bbq666ofhell that is the most stupidest thing for anyone to say, yes the nazis did do the gas chambers but really? have you not heard of stalin? go research him then come back :P

[pastuso1bc]

In 2 world wars, the Germans, except at Kaserine Pass, lost every single land engagement they had against the Americans.

American logistics were far better than German logistics. A soldier with a full belly. full gas tank, and a full carbine will usually defeat the guy with the empty belly, the empty gas tank, and the empty carbine.

American logistics were amazing. They had to bring their stuff across the ocean. Germans had supplies much closer by and still lost.

[guyman117]

I understand where your coming from and also understand why you say these things so harshly. The Americans were good I know but the Germans were also good just not able to match American munitions output. I say this with only the intent to make people understand. Try going more resherch preferibly somthing not from the United States.

[pastuso1bc]

To say that in 2 world wars, the Germans did not defeat the Americans is a single land engagement (except for Kaserine Pass) is not based on just American research. It's a fact.

It is very common for non-Americans to denigrate the American soldier. Americans preferred to sacrifice equipment and material rather than men wherever possible. Some equate that to a lack of valor.

Americans had enough valor to defeat the Germans wherever they met them. That was all the valor they needed.

[LamboK28992]

.....wow. That's refreshing. Thanks.

[ww2man1939]

I understand your point, but what about OP. Market Garden, and Anzio, we almost lost that beach head, and there are other engagements that took place, but you got to give the Germans credit, they were fighting 3 huge armies at one time, and still held out for as long as they did, Im not taking their side, but it is kinda single minded, IMO, that people always put down our enemies,at least they wore uniforms, not like now u cant tell, tht was the last army we fought that wore uniforms

[MAOfights]

Darn-it! I forgot Market Garden.

[paxtofettel]

@ww2man1939 What about the Gulf War?

[ww2man1939]

@paxtofettel what about it. Its been a while since I checked the replies. What were you replying to

[paxtofettel]

@ww2man1939 Well, the Iraqis wore uniform, so technically, WW2 is not the last war where we fought men in uniforms

[ww2man1939]

@paxtofettel but the forces that we are fighting now are not in uniforms. The Iraqi army was uniformed, but we didnt really have any major land engagement against them, they just turned tail and ran, which was smart since they knew they couldnt take us on.

[iceman82996]

@ww2man1939 well dude the insurgences and othe rpeople were fighting know kindof have a uniform because the were thoose man dresses towels on there heads and ak47s which means there organized i little bit but the us cn kick there but

[ww2man1939]

@iceman82996 ok, I understand your point exactly, and I know without a doubt that we can and will eventually kick their asses, but the point I am trying to make about the whole uniform thing is this: the German Army was the sole enemy that the US fought in Europe, and they were all uniformed, now in Korea, the N Korean army had uniforms, but there were guerillas that didnt, same with Nam' and the same with both Iraq wars, and A-stan

[MAOfights]

As an American, that is not accurate. The Axis had many victories in Italy and North Africa....and technically, the initial offensive that led to the Battle of the Bulge was an overwhelming victory for the Germans.

As an American, I find it to be valuable to learn these lessons...so that I can lead troops in a manner that prevent similar issues.

[pastuso1bc]

And what is truly amazing about the American output was not only its quantity, but also its quality. Most (not all) American weapons were as good or better than German weaponry, to say nothing of the fact that Americans were about the best fed soldiers anywhere.

What is also amazing is that Americans had to bring all that stuff across the ocean against U Boats. Germans only had to transport their stuff by train.

Amateurs talk tactics. Professionals speak of logistics.

[MAOfights]

I am transportation Corps, but I love one of their taglines....

"If you're not transportation, you're cargo"

Gotta love it.

[ww2man1939]

johnadams8000-I couldnt agree with you more!

[SeFu2006]

this war was devastating, and epic. I honor those who died.

[johnadams8000]

patton was one of the greatest generals in that war and american history. there is only a handful of generals like him in history. without him, we may never have won WW2 that quick, but unfortunatley, ike and the other allies didnt let him fight the russians, which we should have done.

[orentreaonoodg]

good new WWII film comin out called Everyman's War, the trailer is on y outube

[NeroBlack2200]

The fanfare starting at 0:28 gives me CHILLS every time I hear it.

This was probably Goldsmith's best thematic work. Simple, yet boundless.

[Fugate171]

WWII veterans are The Greatest Generation because the United States entered the War ONLY after U.S. assets were attacked by an hostile combatant. They truly were defending our nation. So don't go running them down because the United States was the last great hope for freedom in the world at that time.

[ww2man1939]

Very Good Comment

[Marcfj]

Mrkaliman2000, seriously, you need to go back to school for your ignorance of history is appallingly limited. Those of us who are reasonably well educated know that America entered World War II in December 1941 and that such conflict continued on until late 1945.

[mrkaliman2000]

Americans just were oportunistic, the world war was almost over when they entered. And the rolle they play in the world after that was too big for them, for a country that before this war was all like Indiana, but as fast as it could be their undeserved power is fading away. Poor little quaquers.....

[maxo1945]

LOL is it that kind of bullshit they teach you in belarus?

[mrkaliman2000]

so now I am the one who needs to read history books, hahaha, ask anyone oyutside your brainwashed low scholarship america about it, and you will hear what I said, americans didnt have a decisive participation, of course lots of americans died because their army sucked, but they waited untill russia defeated the german army and britain defeated the luftwaffe, your agresivity reflects your insecurity, wich reflects the bullshiet u live in, btw Im not from belarus, hahah u belive just anything

[mrkaliman2000]

btw, free waorld my balls, thats the ultimate brainwash: when a system slave feels that he is free and with other owner he would not, the slave any powrful person wants that takes it all personal when it comes to nationalism, you people make me sad

[ww2man1939]

and If I were you I would revise your statement that the U.S. Army sucked in WWII. The Russians lost how many? Around 8-10 million compared to the Germans which was around 3-4 million. You need to read some more history books

[ww2man1939]

You say that we didnt attack the Germans until they were already beaten? Nov 8, 1942 the U.S. Army lands in North Africa to fight the Afrikakakorps, and the Italian Army(which wasnt that good but we still had to deal with them) 1943 U.S. Army land in Sicily then Italy, (we pleased the British by moving into Italy before France) then June 6 1944-D Day U.S. Army invades France. BTW while all this was going on dont forget about the Japanese we were fighting. You are wrong about America

[1gunfighter1]

Yes one thing you failed to mention that Stalin was begging the Allies to join in a 2nd front as early as Feb of 42. What good would have come by the US attacking Japan and leaving two allies to fight seperately against a very powerful Germany. The German could easily have defeated Russia or at least forged an uneasy truce therby knocking one of the allies out of the war. For great insight read Crusade in Europe. It was written soon after the war came to an end.

[juufa72]

Stalin was a joke of a leader; I say he was in it for the power. He should have never mobilized against Poland and call a treaty with Germany and not think anything of it. I would assume his top "yes" men thought differently but were too scared to speak their minds because they would find themselves looking down at a shallow grave in some nameless forest in Russia.

[Meishmeish21]

Russia would have lost the war if America and Britain had not supplied the Kremlin with much needed war material through the Murmansk convoy system. As far as US involvement, lets see single handed defeated the japanese yup. Opened a second front which allowed the russian army to fight off the germans, yup. Let innocent polish die for political gain... nope that was the Russians. All in all i would say all 3 powers played a huge role. people who dismiss facts sadden me.

[Meishmeish21]

As far as the American army sucking... lets see Patton's third army covered more ground in WWII than almost any other. The 101st Airbourne fought off a superior German force for a week with little supplies and the US navy after being "crippled" at Pearl Harbor rebounded and obliterated the Japanese navy, ect. and so forth. Yup you are right US military was terrible... (Sarcasm) I guess thats what its called when a country does not needlessly sacrifice soldiers for no gain.

[RAMBANANAJAM]

meishmeish21 I completely agree with you

[carlindelco]

Almost over??? what ru smokin? u need to learn how to read so you can read history books. The war would have been over "for the free world" if America didn't enter the war!

[Fridomfry]

You've got to be indulgent: Belarus is still a communist dictatorship, and the only history books they're allowed to read are Lenin's & Stalin's. This poor country's only radiance comes from radioactive pollution.

[damazel]

Patton! a good man!

[minuteman101x]

uh, nebelwerferXXX- germany lost the war.

[ww2man1939]

I think nebelwerferXXX was just qouting the soldier in the movie Patton

[mrkaliman2000]

seems like the cost of fighting in tunisa was: 1800 yanks, but the war kept going, because ther is nothing in the USA Rockefeller cant move when it about getting more power.

are you ready for the next sacrifice?

[mcspazi]

i love this song my school bands starting to play it, dosent sound as good as this though =/

[nebelwerferXXX]

Patton: Kasserine Pass, Tunisia 1943

US Losses:

61 armd vehicles

45 tons of ammunition

25 40-mm guns

3 SP 105s

not counting mortars, machine guns, rifles, pistols, telescopes, belt buckles & GI socks

1,800 men

[NKSK007]

This music sounds so glorious... all credit to Patton: the American hero of his time and to all the fighting boys of WW2.

[Schweinetot]

1:00, that is an inflatable dummy Sherman tank that was used to fool German recon planes into thinking there was another army at Dover, they could collapse into a suitcase when deflated. Clever, if you ask me.

[EveryMn]

There are four versions of this on YT... I think this is the best

[yjackt]

The books used for the movie were A Soldier Story by General Omar Bradley, also a 4 star WW II US Army General and Patton by Ladislas Farago.

The incident of Patton trying to shoot down a German plane with a gun is true

[ot63]

what is the actual title of this piece?

[RHCT247]

I played it in high school band and it was called 'Patton.'

[jennyluvsgym]

yaaa my band played it for out 1st concert last year it was pretty fun

[filipehutchens]

we played this for my all-district band

[Spartanz1170]

I heard a story that Patton one time chased a strafing a German fighter down a street firing his pistol yelling at the pilot to come back face him!

[ChineseinCanada]

That was in the movie, don't know if its real tho.  Patton was an excellent movie tho, if you like WWII, you should check it out.

[Sombomombo]

Blood and Gusts Patton. Best General in Us history god damn it!

[heavyliftz]

Washington; never to be suceed, by act of congress.

[EveryMn]

Six star general, yeah.

[homyrrh]

Quantitatively, yes, Washington has been permanently designated the highest rank to ever wear a US military uniform, though that in no way distinguishes him from proceeding military greats as a leader.

[EveryMn]

We've had a lot of great officers over the year.

I'm reading Col. David Hackworth right now...

[Coeurdeciel]

Yes, It's from Jerry Goldsmith.

[NELSONDODGERFAN]

Masterful movie about a real American original, a great leader.

[boopie1994]

Jerry Goldsmith.

[lnoel007]

Henri Mancini ????????????????

[clanserver]

Nice, I really love the "Patton"theme!