Great old guy. However, I do believe the French gave Audie Murphy the "Croix de Guerre" (Cross of War) instead of the "coup de grace" ( [killing] blow of mercy). Heh.
And "bangthatdrumb" he actually killed over 40 men with a bullet in one hip (and that was only in his MOH battle). He did far far more than just that, though.
Murphy felt the greatest moment of WWII was when the Nazi's surrendered. A soldier who saves his whole group and said by all who knew him as humble is not psychotic. A psychotic killer would not be happy the war was over. Never heard of those movies. That's how great they were in all their reality as if Audie was producer/director.
I have been to many old DRUNKS homes , When i was in my 20s---30s i was a plumber and that was back in the 1980s up to 1990s, Most of these old farts were back 50 miles from the fighting in supply and ammo dumps , But they can sure tell a bullshit story after a few drinks. lol
@ajlepisto - Yep, I had a chuckle over that part too, of "never heard of him". Could only think "Where have you been - on Mars?" I was just looking at what was Audie's last movie he made. I think his plane crash interrupted it so he only appears, as they said, for five minutes. Anyways, it starts out with his two sons in the first scenes and they sure look like him. Very interesting!
What is the story with the man talking? Was he in the 3rd? Where else did he serve, who is he? He sounds like he must have a lot of pretty interesting tales to tell of his service.
@altratronic Do you say the, "British," because the British think of Australian's as their colonists (the way they sometimes seem to still think of Americans) because the Australians are the ones who gave the Germans and Italians, what for, at Torbuk?
--------I am not really ridin' ya', but I do think it was a mainly Australian deal, after the British and Americans softened up the area with heavy bombing. I wont swear to it though.
@evan12454 You should be proud!!! He makes us all proud to be Americans...I can't even imagine him being my cousin. I love his movies...He is a truely great American and Patriot...May God continue to bless his memory...
Audie Murphy did some amazing things, but that probably was because he was psychotic. He had no regard for his own life and luck was on his side. His 1955 biographical movie (where the footage for this video obviously comes from), was just 10 years after the war; but I suppose he forgot what a German uniform is supposed to look like. The movie was so cheesey; they used the WW1 steel helmets for the Germans and practically no field gear. The famous battle at the end was supposed to be in winter.
@M35kriegsmarine Hollywoods "Golden Age" had some of the hokiest stuff anyone could imagine. Im thinking of William Bendix overacting times 1000, the moment when Babe Ruth Called his shot in "Pride of the Yankees". You have to fit things into their own perspective. Hardly any TV, forget about cable, most people sat around a radio and listened to news and stories. People were starving for more and new entertainment, and as a country we were youthful, wide eyed and accepting of such errors.
@painxtreme Very true. However, other film classics of the time such as "Decision Before Dawn" and "A Time To Love And A time To Die" used original WW2 German uniforms and equipment. Audie Murphy should have insisted upon more authenticity, as he was there. Everybody looks like they came from a cookie-cutter.
@beaman1981 I care about the movie, or anything else that is portrayed as realistic in all ways. If you don't agree with something that I say; that only shows your intelligence by calling me names. And I'm certainly not a "homo". Can't you come up with something better than that? You're probably some wimpish geek who sits in front of your computer and looks to argue with people, and call them names, from the safety of your geek home. Get a life before your stupid mouth ends your's one day.
@agammuhajir he killed a young soldier,no shit you would feel bad.stop bitching,it's war.war is horrible but necessary,you can't make the world a utopia
Unless Audie Murphy is immediate family. . . . don't go saying that your related. Its annoying when people say things like "i am related to jesse james, audie murphy or crazy horse". Im sure if you go through your family history right now at some point you might be related to someone famous but don't go around saying it. So many people lie just to get recognition.
@DieForHerPhilosophy Why dont you quit popping off at everyone, and go relieve your testosterone overload. I was there the day his Widow presented Audie's Medals to the city of Greenville, (not Austin) Texas. Is there something wrong with me for saying that? Or am I disallowed since I don't have a photo of me in the crowd as Mrs. Murphy Spoke? If this guy is a 2nd cousin, he's related, and its nothing to be butthurt and typical youtube about.
I am not quite sure where all of this Jewish stuff is coming from, but
Audie Murphy was not Jewish; he was Irish-American, from Texas.
I am not Jewish, I am Catholic from France(And, Practising), but I am simply paying Hommage to a great American on a day for Decorations to ALL soldiers who served in the US Military-
@poitrenaud I think you missed the point of that comment. The idiot who made it was not saying Murphy was Jewish, but was suggesting if he was, his name would have been required learning. It was just a nasty bigoted remark. Just a few years ago the N Y Times had an article about a Jewish soldier denied the Medal of Honor because his commanding officer sad he would never recommend a Jew for such an honor. Sadly this more closely represents the attitude of some in the U. S. and elsewhere.
@SugarTomAppleRoger Should have said "John Basilone". I have only heard about him since the series "Pacific". Man, he and 15 others, cut down to 2, held up 3000 Japanese for 3 days. They killed around 1000. That is some feat. I think with all these 4 guys, they were probably lucky. As an enemy, I would fear Alvin York the most. Mind you any one of them would scare me shitless.
Heck, 99.9999999% of American's can't name one person who has been awarded the MOH since 9-11,nor do they care. But they sure know what Britney Spears is doing.
Who's Audie Murphy? Can someone tell me? I am very into history I have read hundreds of books but never heard of this man till my most recent book, can someone tell me what he did to become famous? (I'm also Canadian and I think he's American so that's prob y I havnt heard of him)
I can't believe the interviewer never heard of Audie Murphy. He was referenced by Kevin Dillon's character in "Platoon". When I was a kid I saw his movies. He was a good actor as well. He was originally cast as the "Scorpio Killer" in "Dirty Harry". He was a great American and a wonderful, seemingly down to Earth guy.
My Grandfather was in the same unit as Audie Murphy...I have his medals, and included is a Fouragere ...the lanyard he is referring to. 3rd Infantry Division...Rock of the Marne!
To be fair I am an American and thought I knew a fair bit about WWII but I never heard of Audie Murphy until a few days ago and I am 27! This guy is not mentioned in many of our history books and it is a shame. His name should be right there next to Pattons.
I asked about a dozen people at work if they ever heard of Audie Murphy and only a single person knew who he was. They younger generation simply doesn't know about him because his name isn't mentioned in most schools anymore.
You are a dick. Keep your radical ramblings to the pages of you shitheads getting beat by the police. If you don't like the way shits going in the US.. You can always leave. That's the beauty of AMERICA..
Audie Murphy the definition of "badass'? More like the definition of a great soldier, great all-round guy, and a real hero! Labelling someone like Audie Murphy as a "badass" is inappropriate IMHO. He did what he had to do, and so did alot of those guys back then. He did not kill for glory or self-gratification or because he wants to look like a "badass". What's more, he did not join the army with the intention of having such a reputation. Ask a vet what war is like. The you'll realise it sucks!
I'm a vet, been to war in bosnia & afghanistan. Audie Murphy was a badass, quit being so damn PC. Yes war is horribly terrifying but Audie Murphy showed no fear time & time again and for that he goes down as an all time american badass.
@soulesslemming Amen, pal!!! Audie Murphy was a badass for sure. My Dad took me to his grave at Arlington Cemetary. It was there, and other ways, that I learned such a sense of Patriotism for my country, the greatest country on the face of the earth. I, for one, am very proud of our brave soldiers fighting now. God bless you and your family. Welcome home.
What's the world coming to? When young people are so ignorant pf history, and I mean comparatively recent history? George Santayana said those who don't know their history are condemned to relive it. The world's feeling the full force of the truth of that statement right now.
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BLEH people like you piss me off. do you honestly think every person on earth should know about every single person on earth the day they are born!? of course fucking not! get off your high horse and stfu so we who are learning dont need your stupid little ego fuiled guilt trip to deal with, shit i bet you say that sort of thing on a daily basis "you never hear of ____?" STFU and die you fat headed prick.
"Get away with your cuss cuss, don't want it." Why is it you kids respond with such uncontrolled and bitch-like profanity whenever someone makes a point you don't like? Now there precisely is a symptom of what I'm talking about. Do you know that emotional maturity is closely linked with intellectual maturity? And that EVERY thought you express rebounds back onto yourself. "As a man soweth..." Be very careful what you wish for.
I won't descend to your level, but bringing my kids into it is bang out of order. You can say all you like hiding in cyberspace and sounding off like a big man. But if you dared repeat any of that to my face I'd soon teach you some respect. Cretin.
I wouldn't mind these Internet Tough Guys! They have no idea about anything and they don't want to know. But I share your concern about why young people are so ignorant of history. IMHO ignorance is bliss to them because their life is bliss. It would not be so had the generations before it not take the actions in the past that made todays people's lives so comfortable, if you know what I mean.
I agree with you and I believe that means something because I my self am 16 years old. I would aslo say that there are too many kids these days that have no proper understanding of their United States history, which comes directly from our school system(no offense to teachers I know you try your best). If only our younger generations past and present learned of why, what , and how this country so great. Thank you all of our soldiers and service members supporting our country abroad. God Bless
Forrest, did you by chance leave a post on the story about 5 real life soldiers? Reason I ask is that someone posted they were Audie's 5th cousin 3 times removed.
wilb. I agree. They don't make em like that any more. Lieutenant General Patton talked also about PTSD. He had strong views on the subject. It is interesting that the bravest hero Audie would take the opposite view.
I have looked after patients with PTSD. You have it for the rest of your life. That's what people won't get when playing Battlefield 2 or those other combat games. I find it wrong how they refer to ppl like Murphy as being "Badasses". I don't think Audie himself would find that very complimentary, if the ppl who give him that label haven't themselves been in combat, especially the level and intensity & situations that Murphy & others have found themselves in. It IS Hell! Ppl should wake up!
Im sure he wouldn't be mad if someone had called him a badass. Don't even try to educate people on the intensity of war unless you were in combat yourself.
I know, that's so not fair! Now, you go to Airborne school, and there's a lot of short soldiers (males and females) that jump out of airplanes now...Thank God the rules changed...
dude the guy was a killing machine... who happend to be doing his duty at the same time.
Im sorry, you dont win every single medal the government can offer.. then some... then somemore for ONLY being a "dutyfull soldier"... Mr Murphy was man the german dreamt about when they were having a nightmares aobut their deaths...
I don't know why people were giving you negative marks. Perhaps because they think what the spoon-fed electron screen permits them to think. Perhaps they don't think at all but simply press the feeder bar when the light turns green. Either way, the literate amongst us got your intent and yes, Audie did his duty as a United States soldier bravely and with devotion. That's what real men do no matter what their sphere of life.
I have an opinion about the Medal of Honor. When it is placed around someone's neck, that is when they are honored for what they did. After that, when they wear the medal, it is to remember those who paid the price of freedom, thousands of common people like Audie, who did courageous things to keep us free. From this former peacetime grunt, I say "God bless them all!"
Audie Murphy was one hell of a soldier. Most men dream of being half the man he was. He brought great distinction to the 3d Infantry Division and himself. I wish that I could have met him. Thats from one Dogface soldier to another! God bless our country and our Soldiers!!
wiiisthebest ... He did so from the top of a burning tank to save the wounded and his friends from being overran and killed. ... I am not sure what a heros is but I know one when I see one and Murphie was a hero in every sense of the word.
An American who hasn't heard of Audie Murphy,outragious. What are you lot talking about? This is about Audie Murphy. He killed over 240 enemy! He looked so pretty. Ruthless.
you live in safety?? i don't think so!! how many americans have weapons in their house?? you are living in fear everyday!! we in europe are not!! WAKE UP!
loizmavr - Just about any genocide that ever occured could have been prevented if the ordinay populace owned guns. bottom line - ONLY FREE MEN OWN GUNS !!!
It's a wonderful story but if Audie Murphy was part Najaho he wasn't allowed in the grocery stores nor on the sunny side of the street. A story a lot like Adam Beach's father. We should do a story about aboriginals eh?
the civilization began 4000 years before in the middle east! they don't need the european or the american civilization! you care only for the oil and the money! so why you don't give solutions for the hungry people in africa and america or to the political problems ... like in cyprus?? because there is no money! about humanity: every day 50 people dying in iraq! is the situation better now? or with saddam was it better? it is the same! GO HOME COWBOYS!
youre from greese, lmfao. what has your country ever done? nothing! if it wernt for america, england,australia ,canada and russia, you would be speaking german so stfu.
man, that idiot is just talkin' crap trying to start arguments because 1.) he's bored, 2.) he ain't got any heroes like Audie to look up to. he's posting on other Audie Murphey videos too. you're absolutely right, if it weren't us, England, Australia, Canada and Russia he'd be speaking German. he needs to think about it and thank us.
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learn history first! the civilization in this world began in the middle east!! why the must change the mantra of their religion?? change your ideas! you are not the police of the world! you began a lot of wars in the last 150 years! GO HOME! philipines, panama, europe, middle east... this in not your businness! you have 40 million people in your country, who lives with less a dollar per day!!!! what about their hunger!!!
Technically, civilization is an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. Exactly WHERE is this in the Middle East?
What about the poor in the USA? They have the RIGHT and FREEDOM to pursue better for themselves and can do so with the help of societal and government programs.
to loizmavr-I agree, but sell it to our government. I'd love for a non-intervention foreign policy. But don't talk as if all americans are in favor of being the policemen of the world, because it's just not true.
As for Audie Murphy. Love his story. I just finished his book "To Hell And Back". I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know who he was when my dad recommended it (the book was only a dollar, so I figured why not). Definetly a great man.
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you think that you americans are the worlds police! this was the mistake of my country at ww ii, and you started to play the role of the police! what is your business in iraq, in afganistan, in serbia, in nicaragua...! this is not your business, GO HOME! you see everywhere terrorists! and murphy was a simple cowboy!
america is not the whole world! what about the poor children in the middle east! you want to live all the time in fear like them??? leave them alone! it^s not your business! you have your own problems!!!
If those children decide to take up arms against America, hijack planes to strike some buildings on American soil, and wage what they call a holy war against the West, well, that becomes a problem of ours, I reckon.
BTW, how could this be linked in any way to Audie Murphy and his fellow American heroes of WWII?
it's those muslim that wont leave us alone. If you change the mantra of your religion, I guarantee you we'll leave you alone. In the mean time we have to defend ourself. restrict your comments on ww2 and audie murphy. ex marine viet nam. I co, 3 Bn 5 Marine Reg. SIR.
its very sad and disturbing that this sick person goes around leaving the most sick and disgusting comments about Americas Most Decorated Soilder who did so much for this Country its just so unbelevable. the world is still the same because there is sick peolpe like you who hate America and hate soilders who fight for freedom for America and the whole world and you can laugh all you want but theres nothing funny about your sick comments .
i am 17 years old and a huge fan of Audies i cant believe this comment left below by some sick disguisting person it made me very upset that some one would write such a mean filthy comment about the greatst man and hero that ever lived i love you Audie and thanks for everything you did for this country . thanks for posting the video its niece to hear another veteran talking about Audie and thankyou for your service God bless you and Audie
Audie Murphy wasnt from Austin,Texas he was from kingston,Texas. kingston is down the road from my town. (he enlisted at our old post office) with the army after being turned down by the navy and marines. every year my town holds a two day memorial this year it was on june 27 and 28. I know the actors that played with him in To Hell and Back personally Paul Picerni AkA Valentino he is really nice to talk to at the memorial he always has something funney to say to me. he gave me To hell and back.
Great old guy. However, I do believe the French gave Audie Murphy the "Croix de Guerre" (Cross of War) instead of the "coup de grace" ( [killing] blow of mercy). Heh.
And "bangthatdrumb" he actually killed over 40 men with a bullet in one hip (and that was only in his MOH battle). He did far far more than just that, though.
Rikki0 1 month ago
Chuck Norris is a tiny little ant compared to Audie Murphy
Unnatural09 2 months ago
audie killed 500 men with one hand tied behind his back
bangthatdrumb 3 months ago
@bangthatdrumb and then fucked all there wif\ves
cber8860 1 week ago
Murphy felt the greatest moment of WWII was when the Nazi's surrendered. A soldier who saves his whole group and said by all who knew him as humble is not psychotic. A psychotic killer would not be happy the war was over. Never heard of those movies. That's how great they were in all their reality as if Audie was producer/director.
mvies77 4 months ago
I have been to many old DRUNKS homes , When i was in my 20s---30s i was a plumber and that was back in the 1980s up to 1990s, Most of these old farts were back 50 miles from the fighting in supply and ammo dumps , But they can sure tell a bullshit story after a few drinks. lol
VIKINGxDNA 5 months ago
@VIKINGxDNA most of the guys who were in the actual horror of war dont talk about thier stories.
very few arnt botherd by it and tell thier stories.
MAKER6450 5 months ago
I love the part where he goes, "You never heard of Audie Murphy? HAHAHAHA"
ajlepisto 5 months ago 2
@ajlepisto - Yep, I had a chuckle over that part too, of "never heard of him". Could only think "Where have you been - on Mars?" I was just looking at what was Audie's last movie he made. I think his plane crash interrupted it so he only appears, as they said, for five minutes. Anyways, it starts out with his two sons in the first scenes and they sure look like him. Very interesting!
goldie0800 3 months ago
What is the story with the man talking? Was he in the 3rd? Where else did he serve, who is he? He sounds like he must have a lot of pretty interesting tales to tell of his service.
addie
addiefleur 6 months ago
Army of one
williemetoyer1 6 months ago in playlist Audie Murphy
Thank you for sharing.
garygrn 7 months ago
The British knocked the Germans out of Tobruk, not the Americans.
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altratronic 8 months ago
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addiefleur 6 months ago
@altratronic Do you say the, "British," because the British think of Australian's as their colonists (the way they sometimes seem to still think of Americans) because the Australians are the ones who gave the Germans and Italians, what for, at Torbuk?
--------I am not really ridin' ya', but I do think it was a mainly Australian deal, after the British and Americans softened up the area with heavy bombing. I wont swear to it though.
addie B)
addiefleur 6 months ago
Thankyou very much for putting this video on here it was a pleasure to watch
4everLoveArt 8 months ago
Audie Murphy is a great American hero.
AcePilot101 8 months ago
Audie is my couzin im proud to be his couzin
evan12454 1 year ago
@evan12454 You should be proud!!! He makes us all proud to be Americans...I can't even imagine him being my cousin. I love his movies...He is a truely great American and Patriot...May God continue to bless his memory...
ConservativeInk 7 months ago
Dont know who Audie was thats pathetic. Theres your hippie history books in the public school system. Damn commies!!
Tarten46 1 year ago 7
@Tarten46 yup i agree. its getting pretty fuckin rediculous dude
ZAC2994 8 months ago
@re1gamer Wie lächerlich du Kraut sind. Immer der Nase kleben, wo sie nicht gehören nicht Lernen Sie Ihren Unterricht YA. KEIN WUNDER You Hate EUCH!
olorenzo42 1 year ago
@re1gamer Wie lächerlich du Kraut sind. Immer der Nase kleben, wo sie nicht gehören nicht Lernen Sie Ihren Unterricht YA. KEIN WUNDER You Hate EUCH!
olorenzo42 1 year ago
Who is the guy being interviewed? what state was this in? He looks like my old landlord in Anaheim, CA. He was a vet too; great man.
daywalker48603 1 year ago
Audie Murphy did some amazing things, but that probably was because he was psychotic. He had no regard for his own life and luck was on his side. His 1955 biographical movie (where the footage for this video obviously comes from), was just 10 years after the war; but I suppose he forgot what a German uniform is supposed to look like. The movie was so cheesey; they used the WW1 steel helmets for the Germans and practically no field gear. The famous battle at the end was supposed to be in winter.
M35kriegsmarine 1 year ago
@M35kriegsmarine Hollywoods "Golden Age" had some of the hokiest stuff anyone could imagine. Im thinking of William Bendix overacting times 1000, the moment when Babe Ruth Called his shot in "Pride of the Yankees". You have to fit things into their own perspective. Hardly any TV, forget about cable, most people sat around a radio and listened to news and stories. People were starving for more and new entertainment, and as a country we were youthful, wide eyed and accepting of such errors.
painxtreme 1 year ago
@painxtreme Very true. However, other film classics of the time such as "Decision Before Dawn" and "A Time To Love And A time To Die" used original WW2 German uniforms and equipment. Audie Murphy should have insisted upon more authenticity, as he was there. Everybody looks like they came from a cookie-cutter.
M35kriegsmarine 1 year ago
@M35kriegsmarine Who cares about the friggin movie. Show some respect homo.
beaman1981 1 year ago
@beaman1981 I care about the movie, or anything else that is portrayed as realistic in all ways. If you don't agree with something that I say; that only shows your intelligence by calling me names. And I'm certainly not a "homo". Can't you come up with something better than that? You're probably some wimpish geek who sits in front of your computer and looks to argue with people, and call them names, from the safety of your geek home. Get a life before your stupid mouth ends your's one day.
M35kriegsmarine 1 year ago
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agammuhajir 1 year ago
@agammuhajir he killed a young soldier,no shit you would feel bad.stop bitching,it's war.war is horrible but necessary,you can't make the world a utopia
urbman29 10 months ago
he´s a cook and a bullshitter
brickbat44 1 year ago
pretty good actor as well
eaglemike1515 1 year ago
Audie murphy killed 214 german soldiers and had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a true hero and was born in my birthday, June 20th
SgtFenix007 1 year ago
And to think, the military kept turning Audie Murphy down because he was too small.
Dynamite comes in small packages.
guitardavid79 1 year ago
Unless Audie Murphy is immediate family. . . . don't go saying that your related. Its annoying when people say things like "i am related to jesse james, audie murphy or crazy horse". Im sure if you go through your family history right now at some point you might be related to someone famous but don't go around saying it. So many people lie just to get recognition.
DieForHerPhilosophy 1 year ago
@DieForHerPhilosophy Why dont you quit popping off at everyone, and go relieve your testosterone overload. I was there the day his Widow presented Audie's Medals to the city of Greenville, (not Austin) Texas. Is there something wrong with me for saying that? Or am I disallowed since I don't have a photo of me in the crowd as Mrs. Murphy Spoke? If this guy is a 2nd cousin, he's related, and its nothing to be butthurt and typical youtube about.
painxtreme 1 year ago
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thestrongjedi 1 year ago
im related to audie murphy. and what picture are you talking about.
thestrongjedi 1 year ago
@thestrongjedi
im related to audie murphy too...who are you??
hollywoodsaint57 1 year ago
Audie murph is like the army version of chesty lol
DCfreak87 1 year ago
@DCfreak87 audie did in three years what it took chesty a career to do
ThePointMan11B 1 year ago
Mr. Murphy was 5' 3" and from Farmersville, TX.
tallpaul521 1 year ago
How the hell could the interviewer have not heard of The gReat Audie Murphy, what a pathetic creep.
1989809 1 year ago
I am not quite sure where all of this Jewish stuff is coming from, but
Audie Murphy was not Jewish; he was Irish-American, from Texas.
I am not Jewish, I am Catholic from France(And, Practising), but I am simply paying Hommage to a great American on a day for Decorations to ALL soldiers who served in the US Military-
I am one Frenchman who is grateful to Americans.
poitrenaud 1 year ago
@poitrenaud I think you missed the point of that comment. The idiot who made it was not saying Murphy was Jewish, but was suggesting if he was, his name would have been required learning. It was just a nasty bigoted remark. Just a few years ago the N Y Times had an article about a Jewish soldier denied the Medal of Honor because his commanding officer sad he would never recommend a Jew for such an honor. Sadly this more closely represents the attitude of some in the U. S. and elsewhere.
ThirdandPine 1 year ago
Who was greater - Audie Murphy, Alvin York, Charles Upham or John Basiloe.
SugarTomAppleRoger 1 year ago
@SugarTomAppleRoger Charles Upham
matt99is 1 year ago
@SugarTomAppleRoger Should have said "John Basilone". I have only heard about him since the series "Pacific". Man, he and 15 others, cut down to 2, held up 3000 Japanese for 3 days. They killed around 1000. That is some feat. I think with all these 4 guys, they were probably lucky. As an enemy, I would fear Alvin York the most. Mind you any one of them would scare me shitless.
SugarTomAppleRoger 1 year ago
@SugarTomAppleRoger id say they were all legendary :)
even the guy in this vid,i have nothing but respect for these people.
LeBearExtrordinare 1 year ago
@LeBearExtrordinare I agree. Thanks. :)
SugarTomAppleRoger 1 year ago
He never heard of Audie Murphy?
So much for awareness of American history.
bogglerful 1 year ago
@bogglerful
Heck, 99.9999999% of American's can't name one person who has been awarded the MOH since 9-11,nor do they care. But they sure know what Britney Spears is doing.
1sg11b 1 year ago
I think it's sad that that in high school history class we never learned about Audie.
Of course I knew who he was from an early age, growing up you could watch a lot of these movies on saturday mornings.
whiskeyify 1 year ago
@whiskeyify if he was jewish you would learn about him ever year since the first grade , guaranteed
maleProstitutJimmy19 1 year ago
@maleProstitutJimmy19 sounds like you had a much better education then me.
whiskeyify 1 year ago
@whiskeyify "...better education "THAN" me--"
Yes; you are correct!
poitrenaud 1 year ago
@poitrenaud there's my problem, I didn't have a Jewish education. I got thrown into that awful public school system.
whiskeyify 1 year ago
Who's Audie Murphy? Can someone tell me? I am very into history I have read hundreds of books but never heard of this man till my most recent book, can someone tell me what he did to become famous? (I'm also Canadian and I think he's American so that's prob y I havnt heard of him)
awsomeman192 1 year ago
@awsomeman192 Read TO HELL AND BACK (you can watch the movie and it is VERY good...he played himself). He was AMAZING.
msymsed 1 year ago
@awsomeman192
do a google search...duh
thombow52 1 year ago
I can't believe the interviewer never heard of Audie Murphy. He was referenced by Kevin Dillon's character in "Platoon". When I was a kid I saw his movies. He was a good actor as well. He was originally cast as the "Scorpio Killer" in "Dirty Harry". He was a great American and a wonderful, seemingly down to Earth guy.
kencoa 1 year ago
Audie Murphy was a true bad ass!!
VIKING33NY 1 year ago
A real hero !
MAVERICKALP 1 year ago
shut those fucking yacking kids and woman UP!
mrsmelzbad 2 years ago 8
what about chesty puller?
danguhz0n3 2 years ago
cool video!
hawsymoto 2 years ago
He was from Celeste, Texas, close to Greenville not Austin, Texas.
Thestoker18 2 years ago
My Grandfather was in the same unit as Audie Murphy...I have his medals, and included is a Fouragere ...the lanyard he is referring to. 3rd Infantry Division...Rock of the Marne!
Jubeju71 2 years ago 6
Yea, so was mine, he was a first sergeant. He'd use to tell me stories bout Murphy
BlueCloneTrooper521 2 years ago
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Thanks for the 11 trillon dollar deficit.
We could not have done it wiithout you.
queerbuzz 2 years ago
fuckin noise in the background, i couldnt hear a word he said
killerproduction1976 2 years ago
Shut those stupid kids up a vet is speaking dang it!
swedishvolvo 2 years ago
Actually there was one soldier who topped Murphy
usselliot76 2 years ago
WRONG
rfbjr 2 years ago
The guy hadn't heard of Audie Murphy. My God, what a moron....what historical ignorance. No wonder the vet laughs...at that guy's ignorance. Geeesh.
proffromgview 2 years ago 5
@proffromgview
To be fair I am an American and thought I knew a fair bit about WWII but I never heard of Audie Murphy until a few days ago and I am 27! This guy is not mentioned in many of our history books and it is a shame. His name should be right there next to Pattons.
YogiBear13 1 year ago
@YogiBear13 Well, guess again. And you better start readng more.....at least watch the movie "To Hell and Back"
proffromgview 1 year ago
@proffromgview
I asked about a dozen people at work if they ever heard of Audie Murphy and only a single person knew who he was. They younger generation simply doesn't know about him because his name isn't mentioned in most schools anymore.
YogiBear13 1 year ago
Is this guy still alive? He would be interesting to speak to.
Dutychief 2 years ago
Mr.Murphy was IMO having an awakening, when was killed in a PLANE crash.
Victory ?
Open borders?
The public commons gone per it being civil and safe?
Nationsnotregimes 2 years ago
You are a dick. Keep your radical ramblings to the pages of you shitheads getting beat by the police. If you don't like the way shits going in the US.. You can always leave. That's the beauty of AMERICA..
Dutychief 2 years ago
Ya that´s exactly why I left the U.S. to live in Mexico. Where you can pretty much do what you want.
kMC303 2 years ago
Audie Murphy the definition of "badass'? More like the definition of a great soldier, great all-round guy, and a real hero! Labelling someone like Audie Murphy as a "badass" is inappropriate IMHO. He did what he had to do, and so did alot of those guys back then. He did not kill for glory or self-gratification or because he wants to look like a "badass". What's more, he did not join the army with the intention of having such a reputation. Ask a vet what war is like. The you'll realise it sucks!
fanofrhymeswithstar 2 years ago 4
he just wanted to fight
m6dm90 2 years ago
I'm a vet, been to war in bosnia & afghanistan. Audie Murphy was a badass, quit being so damn PC. Yes war is horribly terrifying but Audie Murphy showed no fear time & time again and for that he goes down as an all time american badass.
soulesslemming 2 years ago 34
lol he was like the rambo of the 50's
holysnackpack 2 years ago
WW2 was in the 40's 1939-1945 , 41-45 for the US
Dutychief 2 years ago
40s
DonMeaker 2 years ago
@soulesslemming i see all infantrymen as badasses because of their bravery to even enlist knowing what they're getting themselves into
Ir0nF1st924 1 year ago 2
@Ir0nF1st924 Well said
KeaParrot123 9 months ago
@soulesslemming Amen, pal!!! Audie Murphy was a badass for sure. My Dad took me to his grave at Arlington Cemetary. It was there, and other ways, that I learned such a sense of Patriotism for my country, the greatest country on the face of the earth. I, for one, am very proud of our brave soldiers fighting now. God bless you and your family. Welcome home.
AllenFlghm 6 months ago
@soulesslemming Excuse me, cemetery...
AllenFlghm 6 months ago
Wie lächerlich ihr Amerikaner seid....
denkt nur an den Krieg und wie viel ihr getötet habt oder wer getötet hat.
Kein Wunder, dass man euch einfach nur hassen muss.
re1gamer 2 years ago 5
@re1gamer Wie lächerlich du Kraut sind. Immer der Nase kleben, wo sie nicht gehören nicht Lernen Sie Ihren Unterricht YA. KEIN WUNDER You Hate EUCH!
olorenzo42 1 year ago
Thanks for the memory of Mr. Murphy.
He was from Farmersville, TEXAS. I love the guy telling this story. I can tell he is a true WW2 vet and a Great American.
tallpaul521 2 years ago 5
definition of badassery!
bboyzjimmy1 2 years ago
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pimpfang1 2 years ago
Audie Murphy was the ulitmate badass he made Rambo look like Richard Simmons.
AmericanWarrior1776 2 years ago 47
@AmericanWarrior1776 That's because Audie Murphy was posessed by Chuck Norris at the time
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ResistanceForever 2 years ago
I presume this was filmed in the USA.
"You ever hear of Audie Murphy?"
"No."
What's the world coming to? When young people are so ignorant pf history, and I mean comparatively recent history? George Santayana said those who don't know their history are condemned to relive it. The world's feeling the full force of the truth of that statement right now.
madmax8903 3 years ago 3
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BLEH people like you piss me off. do you honestly think every person on earth should know about every single person on earth the day they are born!? of course fucking not! get off your high horse and stfu so we who are learning dont need your stupid little ego fuiled guilt trip to deal with, shit i bet you say that sort of thing on a daily basis "you never hear of ____?" STFU and die you fat headed prick.
celticknotbrain 3 years ago
"Get away with your cuss cuss, don't want it." Why is it you kids respond with such uncontrolled and bitch-like profanity whenever someone makes a point you don't like? Now there precisely is a symptom of what I'm talking about. Do you know that emotional maturity is closely linked with intellectual maturity? And that EVERY thought you express rebounds back onto yourself. "As a man soweth..." Be very careful what you wish for.
madmax8903 3 years ago 6
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who gives a shit. shut up teach your own boring ass kids what u like, dont expect anyone else to give a shit what u think.
justinr714 3 years ago
I won't descend to your level, but bringing my kids into it is bang out of order. You can say all you like hiding in cyberspace and sounding off like a big man. But if you dared repeat any of that to my face I'd soon teach you some respect. Cretin.
madmax8903 3 years ago
I wouldn't mind these Internet Tough Guys! They have no idea about anything and they don't want to know. But I share your concern about why young people are so ignorant of history. IMHO ignorance is bliss to them because their life is bliss. It would not be so had the generations before it not take the actions in the past that made todays people's lives so comfortable, if you know what I mean.
fanofrhymeswithstar 2 years ago
I agree with you and I believe that means something because I my self am 16 years old. I would aslo say that there are too many kids these days that have no proper understanding of their United States history, which comes directly from our school system(no offense to teachers I know you try your best). If only our younger generations past and present learned of why, what , and how this country so great. Thank you all of our soldiers and service members supporting our country abroad. God Bless
2ndArules 2 years ago 3
Forrest, did you by chance leave a post on the story about 5 real life soldiers? Reason I ask is that someone posted they were Audie's 5th cousin 3 times removed.
HarpuaND84 3 years ago
I wonder if Audie Murphy met the Band of Brothers heroes? I think that Winters from Easy Company is probably more famous.
swanningaround 3 years ago
Audie Murphy never meant anybody from Easy Company.
The funny thing about that, though, is that Audie Murphy was rejected by the paratroopers, for being too short.
wilb6657 3 years ago
Thats a pity. I'm sure that Audie would have liked to have met these heroes. I thought Audie was OK himself too.
swanningaround 3 years ago
Yep-Audie Murphy was a brave soldier-both on and off the battlefield. He was one of the first American soldiers to talk publicly about PTSD.
wilb6657 3 years ago 2
wilb. I agree. They don't make em like that any more. Lieutenant General Patton talked also about PTSD. He had strong views on the subject. It is interesting that the bravest hero Audie would take the opposite view.
swanningaround 3 years ago
Yeah, he had it really bad. He woke up with horrific nightmares and even slept with a loaded pistol under his pillow! Whoa! That's kind of scary.
LeanaHM76 2 years ago
I have looked after patients with PTSD. You have it for the rest of your life. That's what people won't get when playing Battlefield 2 or those other combat games. I find it wrong how they refer to ppl like Murphy as being "Badasses". I don't think Audie himself would find that very complimentary, if the ppl who give him that label haven't themselves been in combat, especially the level and intensity & situations that Murphy & others have found themselves in. It IS Hell! Ppl should wake up!
fanofrhymeswithstar 2 years ago 2
thats wierd cuz i just got done sayin the same facts you just did in another video comment.
dkstryker 2 years ago
Im sure he wouldn't be mad if someone had called him a badass. Don't even try to educate people on the intensity of war unless you were in combat yourself.
RinseNRepeat 2 years ago
I know, that's so not fair! Now, you go to Airborne school, and there's a lot of short soldiers (males and females) that jump out of airplanes now...Thank God the rules changed...
LeanaHM76 2 years ago
Yeah, maybe it's thank to Audie Murphy that they changed the rules. I mean he certainly proved that a short skinny guy could be a killing machine.
AmokBR 2 years ago
Shut it. I wouldn't call him a "killing machine", I would call him a man doing his duty.
CoolDog202 2 years ago
dude the guy was a killing machine... who happend to be doing his duty at the same time.
Im sorry, you dont win every single medal the government can offer.. then some... then somemore for ONLY being a "dutyfull soldier"... Mr Murphy was man the german dreamt about when they were having a nightmares aobut their deaths...
JahobesDaGreatest 2 years ago
He went beyond his duty (which was killing enemy soldiers btw) and mowed down whole platoons of Nazis! The guy was the Terminator incarnate.
AmokBR 2 years ago
I thought nazis were a political party, Perhaps the wehrmacht
windsofchange345 2 years ago
I don't know why people were giving you negative marks. Perhaps because they think what the spoon-fed electron screen permits them to think. Perhaps they don't think at all but simply press the feeder bar when the light turns green. Either way, the literate amongst us got your intent and yes, Audie did his duty as a United States soldier bravely and with devotion. That's what real men do no matter what their sphere of life.
danrieke 2 years ago
*5th cousin three time removed.
ForrestGumpFTW 3 years ago
AUDIE MURPHY IS MY FITH COUSIN!
ForrestGumpFTW 3 years ago
seriously? thats awesome.
celticknotbrain 3 years ago
My great grandpa was in the 3rd infanty division in WW11. He he used to talk about Audie Murphy all the time.
STLPILOT9 3 years ago
I have an opinion about the Medal of Honor. When it is placed around someone's neck, that is when they are honored for what they did. After that, when they wear the medal, it is to remember those who paid the price of freedom, thousands of common people like Audie, who did courageous things to keep us free. From this former peacetime grunt, I say "God bless them all!"
rexanater 3 years ago
Audie Murphy was one hell of a soldier. Most men dream of being half the man he was. He brought great distinction to the 3d Infantry Division and himself. I wish that I could have met him. Thats from one Dogface soldier to another! God bless our country and our Soldiers!!
dan6140 3 years ago 4
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so what! one friend of my grandfather killed with one machine gun over 400 americans in normandie! is he a hero?? no!! a simple killer, like murphy!!
loizmavr 3 years ago
audie murphy killed over 240 people
wiiisthebest 3 years ago
wiiisthebest ... He did so from the top of a burning tank to save the wounded and his friends from being overran and killed. ... I am not sure what a heros is but I know one when I see one and Murphie was a hero in every sense of the word.
Dwyight 3 years ago
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i doubt he killed all 240 in that situation
he isn't a hero
he's just a killer
just like the rest of them
well
that's my opinion
you have yours
i call him a monster, just like the rest of them
you call him a hero
i'm fine with that
wiiisthebest 3 years ago
fuck you idiot
jimhilborn 3 years ago
just saying
you can think otherwise if you want to, but i will always say he is a worker of the devil
wiiisthebest 3 years ago
Wiiis, I say you're an ungrateful twat.
Ceaaa22 2 years ago
An American who hasn't heard of Audie Murphy,outragious. What are you lot talking about? This is about Audie Murphy. He killed over 240 enemy! He looked so pretty. Ruthless.
j1o2h3n4n5y 3 years ago
People of today can't tell you who Charles A. Lindbergh was.
Nationsnotregimes 2 years ago
you live in safety?? i don't think so!! how many americans have weapons in their house?? you are living in fear everyday!! we in europe are not!! WAKE UP!
loizmavr 3 years ago
Camp Of The Saints
1974
Genocide is the West today.
Germany and England
by: Nesta Webster Prefatory comments by Jackie P.
Nationsnotregimes 3 years ago
loizmavr - Just about any genocide that ever occured could have been prevented if the ordinay populace owned guns. bottom line - ONLY FREE MEN OWN GUNS !!!
superpadave1 3 years ago
Our victory, open borders and not one Western ex Nation has a safe city street for the victors to walk in, enjoy.
Nationsnotregimes 3 years ago
It's a wonderful story but if Audie Murphy was part Najaho he wasn't allowed in the grocery stores nor on the sunny side of the street. A story a lot like Adam Beach's father. We should do a story about aboriginals eh?
iriswigle 3 years ago
the civilization began 4000 years before in the middle east! they don't need the european or the american civilization! you care only for the oil and the money! so why you don't give solutions for the hungry people in africa and america or to the political problems ... like in cyprus?? because there is no money! about humanity: every day 50 people dying in iraq! is the situation better now? or with saddam was it better? it is the same! GO HOME COWBOYS!
loizmavr 3 years ago
youre from greese, lmfao. what has your country ever done? nothing! if it wernt for america, england,australia ,canada and russia, you would be speaking german so stfu.
MAKER6450 3 years ago 2
man, that idiot is just talkin' crap trying to start arguments because 1.) he's bored, 2.) he ain't got any heroes like Audie to look up to. he's posting on other Audie Murphey videos too. you're absolutely right, if it weren't us, England, Australia, Canada and Russia he'd be speaking German. he needs to think about it and thank us.
GjallarhornWillSound 3 years ago
thaks mate...hes a fool.
MAKER6450 3 years ago
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learn history first! the civilization in this world began in the middle east!! why the must change the mantra of their religion?? change your ideas! you are not the police of the world! you began a lot of wars in the last 150 years! GO HOME! philipines, panama, europe, middle east... this in not your businness! you have 40 million people in your country, who lives with less a dollar per day!!!! what about their hunger!!!
loizmavr 3 years ago
Technically, civilization is an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. Exactly WHERE is this in the Middle East?
What about the poor in the USA? They have the RIGHT and FREEDOM to pursue better for themselves and can do so with the help of societal and government programs.
FyreWyngz 3 years ago 2
Your comment has no place here douche bag. Your lucky Audie Murphy isn't still alive.
PeckerGoblin 3 years ago 2
to loizmavr-I agree, but sell it to our government. I'd love for a non-intervention foreign policy. But don't talk as if all americans are in favor of being the policemen of the world, because it's just not true.
As for Audie Murphy. Love his story. I just finished his book "To Hell And Back". I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know who he was when my dad recommended it (the book was only a dollar, so I figured why not). Definetly a great man.
josephhopkins1 3 years ago
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you think that you americans are the worlds police! this was the mistake of my country at ww ii, and you started to play the role of the police! what is your business in iraq, in afganistan, in serbia, in nicaragua...! this is not your business, GO HOME! you see everywhere terrorists! and murphy was a simple cowboy!
loizmavr 3 years ago
The world and humanity are just as much our business as it is yours.
We all share this planet. You need to recognize this and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
FyreWyngz 3 years ago
america is not the whole world! what about the poor children in the middle east! you want to live all the time in fear like them??? leave them alone! it^s not your business! you have your own problems!!!
loizmavr 3 years ago
If those children decide to take up arms against America, hijack planes to strike some buildings on American soil, and wage what they call a holy war against the West, well, that becomes a problem of ours, I reckon.
BTW, how could this be linked in any way to Audie Murphy and his fellow American heroes of WWII?
ColonelHurley 3 years ago 3
it's those muslim that wont leave us alone. If you change the mantra of your religion, I guarantee you we'll leave you alone. In the mean time we have to defend ourself. restrict your comments on ww2 and audie murphy. ex marine viet nam. I co, 3 Bn 5 Marine Reg. SIR.
deemortiz 3 years ago 3
And these poor children are the product of the civilization that you seemingly thump your chest about below?
FyreWyngz 3 years ago
its very sad and disturbing that this sick person goes around leaving the most sick and disgusting comments about Americas Most Decorated Soilder who did so much for this Country its just so unbelevable. the world is still the same because there is sick peolpe like you who hate America and hate soilders who fight for freedom for America and the whole world and you can laugh all you want but theres nothing funny about your sick comments .
iloveaudie4ever 3 years ago
God Bless you
redshield1977 3 years ago
ha ha ha! the world is still the same, also with heros like he was! so what!
loizmavr 3 years ago
i am 17 years old and a huge fan of Audies i cant believe this comment left below by some sick disguisting person it made me very upset that some one would write such a mean filthy comment about the greatst man and hero that ever lived i love you Audie and thanks for everything you did for this country . thanks for posting the video its niece to hear another veteran talking about Audie and thankyou for your service God bless you and Audie
iloveaudie4ever 3 years ago
Que maravilha. Adoro este ator, principalmente os que ele fez de cawboys.
DLJX10 3 years ago
sorry ran out of character count he signed it
mkallen915 3 years ago
Audie Murphy wasnt from Austin,Texas he was from kingston,Texas. kingston is down the road from my town. (he enlisted at our old post office) with the army after being turned down by the navy and marines. every year my town holds a two day memorial this year it was on june 27 and 28. I know the actors that played with him in To Hell and Back personally Paul Picerni AkA Valentino he is really nice to talk to at the memorial he always has something funney to say to me. he gave me To hell and back.
mkallen915 3 years ago
Mr. Murphy was from Farmersville, Texas -- my mother's hometown as well. She knew Audie as a kid and after the war.
martinimerlin 3 years ago 2
Audie Murphy was a real man, a man's man. He is my favorite actor of all time, and I have about 35 of his movies on VHS. He was one of a kind.
chipsc7 3 years ago
God Bless Audie -- and this fellow Veteran. Thank you for serving, Sir.
MajorAudieMurphy 3 years ago