WW2 Vet describes seeing artillery falling on enemy tanks before battle

[themysteriousgentlemen]

I could listen to WW2 vets all day long.

[longtabsigo]

The technique is called Time on Target. The ability to synchronize all the different calibers and distances to have that much steel rain arrive in a single thunderclap…..is freaking awesome.

[ShootYourRadio]

I was raised by my mom and Grandparents. My Grandfather was a WWII Combat Medic. I grew up listening to all his war stories and loved every minute of it. He passed in 2006 at 83. It's an honor to be able to say that.

[stevenm]

I was a tanker in Germany 71-74 . Every once in a while we would go on trips across the country. You can see in many of the towns to this day sections that were let as reminders, the destruction that happened. To see firsthand what these guys went through is without words amazing! All I can say is, Thank God for these people of that generation. Without them I just don't know!

[genghiskhan]

It's amazing how 90 year old veterans remember every detail of the battles they were in. War makes a strong impression.

[racher]

My uncle was involved in that action. He was an artillery man. He served in the European and Asian theaters. He left Long Island to serve in November of 1940. He didn't come home until July of 1946. Those guns left him nearly deaf, and he never really got over the things he saw. He was a kind man who did not enjoy violence. He inlisted because it was, at the time, the right thing to do. After he came home, he went back to what he loved best; growing beautiful flowers.

[dannyhigginbotham]

Thank you sir for your service, may God bless you.

[randygearhart]

I worked in a nursing home when I was seventeen years old and I hung out with just about all the WWII veterans they had some of the coolest stories I have ever heard and much thanks for there service 🇺🇲

[joshuatrujillo]

Brilliant! My grandpa told me there was a WWII vet living in his hometown. They nicknamed him "Rocky". Him and his fellow soldiers were trapped in a foxhole, no ammo left. German soldiers encroaching. He grabbed a rock, stood up and pretending to bite off a pin, lobbed the rock toward them. "Granate" one of them shouted. That gave enough time for him and his squad to run out of that hole, grab their fallen soldiers' guns and take out the German soldiers and secure the area. Real men, real soldiers.

[ztoob]

That type of artillery barrage is called "time on target." They fire so all the shells arrive at once: big guns first in higher arcs, then smaller ones in lower arcs. It's sometimes possible to fire the same gun twice and have both shells arrive at once. The first shell is fired in a high arc and the second one low.

[robertsullivan]

You could just hear his pride describing the action he was involved in. Bless you Sargent 🙏

[Thatmodelrailwayboy]

I would not care what country they fought for I would listen to WW2 veterans al day they have really interesting stories and need to be respected

[Nate-vsuo]

A buddy I worked with had a dad that was an artilleryman that was at the battle of the bulge. They were called in as reinforcements for the 101st. He had so much admiration for those men.

[HALLWILL]

My dad was signal corps with Patton. He did the walking tour of Europe. From England via Omaha beach landing on day one to the Rhine. Bronze star and two v stars. Never talked about most of his experiences much. He never expected to make it home. Loved you dad!

[ericadams]

All you young men out there, this is what a real man looks like. If you ever get a chance to talk to one of these guys, just sit and listen to their stories. Worth more than gold

[chadhosmer]

I truly love our WWII veterans! They really were the greatest generation. Thank you to all our veterans and active service members.

[blumobean]

I miss my Daddy so much. Everytime I hear of a WWII vet passing on, it breaks my heart.

[animationcycles]

I'm guessing, this brave man, is long gone. If not, he will be gone shortly. We are approaching the age that, even Children, with true memories of WWII, are fading fast. Respect, for all of the brave, that put thier lives on the line.

[eribertoacedo]

Thank you for your service sir. America is very proud of you and you have an excellent memory. Also great recall on what took place there. Thanks again, sir. God bless you.✝️🇺🇸

[chungusthefungusamongus]

This is the best stuff on YouTube. Thank you Sir for your service.