One American vs 250 Germans (WW2 Documentary)

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Published 2023-03-10
By January 1945 Audie Murphy was already a legend within the US Army. Having fought non stop since 1943, he was a highly decorated nineteen-year-old Lieutenant when on 26th January 1945 in the Colmar Pocket he earned the Medal of Honor for holding off 250 Germans for over an hour, alone.

This is the remarkable story of the most decorated US serviceman of the Second World War.

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  • Him wanting a headstone just like the rest of his brothers is no surprise. RIP
  • Audie Murphy was one of the finest Men to ever live. He spent time in my Father's unit during WWII. My Father told me "He was the bravest, toughest, most down to earth and friendly Man he ever had the privilege to know". Murphy was a Sargent at that time. My Dad was a Captain.
  • @prelude2pain
    Audie Murphy was the living embodiment of how actions define who you are. The facts that he was a man of small stature and came for a poor background didn’t stop him from developing a hulking legend.
  • Sargent York in WWI & Audie Murphy in WWII are two heroes who really stand out amongst a great company of heroes back then.
  • There are no words to describe his humility and heroism. This should be taught in our schools.
  • @b.thomas8926
    He did more by 19 that what hardly anyone else had done in their entire lives. Amazing.
  • @stulynn2005
    I've known about Audie for fifty years and still tear up hearing the story of his spirit and courage as a young man
  • @bryanzam1412
    And Audie Murphy remained kind , considerate , and moral , even after the war . A truly great man will maintain who is as a man no matter the circumstances.
  • @andresdeks
    When I was conscripted in 1984 our instructor used to ask us “ do you think you are Audie Murphy?” Even in South Africa he was a legend
  • @stevenm3141
    He calculated the odds and figured I've got nothing to lose, then gave it everything he had! A true soldier and hero. Blessings to Murphy family.
  • @mushroommanny
    Audie Murphy was from my hometown - he was the same build as me - short and slender. His story inspired me to join the USMC and I served honorably until honorably discharged as a sergeant. Very glad to see something like this on youtube.
  • In 1956 I worked with with a man who was an extra in the movie . He had been one of the German infantry attacking the Tank Destroyer. Five times he died that day in the filming. More importantly, he said Audie was a regular Joe. No pride or pretense about him. He was, truly, a hero. We were deprived of him far to early. RIP Audie.
  • @MsSasha4444
    When we travelled in Europe we saw the location where he showed unbelievable courage. It really added to the reality of what he faced.
  • @Albert-Mag...
    My dad served in The Royal Canadian Navy during WW2. Audie was a living legend. The old man loved to watch Audie Murphy's movies.🇺🇸 🇨🇦 💪
  • @HolgerDanske
    He won every major award for bravery in the Army. Amazing
  • Audie Murphy having the gold lettering omitted on his grave marker as an ordinary soldier and he was anything but an ordinary soldier. He was a true hero and a fine actor. His like we will probably not see again.
  • @ddigwell
    To Hell and Back was made in 10 yrs after 1LT Murphy's heroic actions at the Colmar Pocket. 10 years later and he still looked like a kid. What an amazing man to have done so much in so little time.