Youth in War: The Staggering Sacrifices of B-17 Crews

During WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress crews were composed of young men, many barely out of high school, thrust into the unforgiving skies of war. With an average age of 19, they faced relentless flak, freezing temperatures, and deadly enemy fighters. These "boys" carried the weight of impossible odds, enduring casualties that made their survival a rare miracle. This video delves into the staggering human cost paid by these young airmen, their bravery, and the devastating toll war took on an entire generation. #shorts #history #youtubeshorts @Historybehindtheblade

[RazingthenRaising]

If you survived 25, you went home.

I read a book about this. It was humbling to consider.

[markkinsler]

They were great men and we owe them a lot. But never forget that your average 19-year-old will try almost anything on a dare. I was no different.

[larrybruns]

I went in the military at 18. It changes you. When I first read it 19 to 24 I’m thinking OMG but then I thought about myself and my friends who I serve with we didn’t seem young at the time.