WWII Stories - A Compilation of Several Interviews

This is a compilation of video clips captures of several interviews conducted for the Veteran's History Project.

For more information, visit: http://www.loc.gov/vets/

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[Crashbrow]

My social studies teacher fought in the Korean war. I could tell he hates talking about the war or even pointing at the country on the map even when he says Korea or Korean he stutters.

[stonleywave]

@Crashbrow You should see if he'll let you interview him. It may be cathartic for someone like that to speak about it to someone who is NOT a family member but is sincere and a good listener.

[Crashbrow]

@stonleywave I asked him once about what happened in the war. He stared me directly in the eye in a threatening way (which scared the crap out of me) and he tried to change the subject. The only information he revealed was about his platoon and some guy named Albert who I guess was a friend. He specifically told me not to join the army or anything related.

[stonleywave]

@Crashbrow Well, it sounds like you tried more than most to reach this guy. There have been some veteran's I've tried to interview who will not have anything to do with talking about what they experienced and we have to respect that.

Still, I often wonder if it would have helped them in some way as most of the veterans I have interviewed often comment on how much better they feel after talking about it and often state that they wish they had done so earlier in their life.

[nonfictionone]

my grandpa fought the japs. didn't talk about it. hated japs all his life. wouldn't buy anything japanese. my dad used to ride his tricycle (just a little kid at the time) 3 miles to the train station every day to see if his dad was home from the war. I can't imagine leaving my little kids to go to war.

[stonleywave]

@nonfictionone No, I can't imagine that. And those who can are leaving us at the clip of ~1500/day and it looks to me like we don't seem to have anyone with the depth of character these men possessed to replace them.

Take care.

[StillFallsTheRain]

There is nothing, and no one I respect more than a veteran. God bless all of you.

And for the ignorant who undermine their deeds, their actions, then please, do us all a favor, and stand in front of them. Because they will stand in front of you, like they always have.

[gibroniloco]

great interviews bro like dam thts touching shit the greatest generation ever god bless to all the heroes in the service

[kats63139]

Can you please add subtitles? It is hard to hear and understand all their stories.

[spartanxxx17]

@stonleywave No problem buddy. I really hope you get to go. It is an expensive trip, however, it's worth it. Very beautiful site to see. You're welcome, I appreciate everything these men did for us. Nobody will EVER know what these men went through. It seems easy when you hear them talk about it, but their job wasn't easy at all. I'm not sure I could have done it. These men had guts and courage, and that's what our generation needs to know about these men. Thanks for posting this video!

[stonleywave]

@spartanxxx17 A trip to Normandy is high on my "to-do" list. Unfortunately, the weak dollar had forced me to postpone my travel plans...

Thanks for looking and appreciating what these guys did for us.