How I Interrogated Nazis as a Jewish-American Soldier | Frank Cohn

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Frank Cohn was born in Breslau, Germany on August 2, 1925. After the Nazis came to power in January 1933, their antisemitic policies made life increasingly difficult for Jews in Germany, including the Cohn family. In 1938 the Cohn family fled Germany and arrived in New York on October 30, 1938.

In 1943, A month after turning 18, Frank Cohn was drafted into the United States Army. Attached to the 87th Infantry Division, Cohn was sent to Belgium where it was discovered that he spoke German. He was immediately reassigned to an intelligence unit named T-Force charged with assessing the value of captured individuals and buildings.

Interview recorded on May 27, 2024

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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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[MickeyJWind]

Col Cohn still going strong at 98. what an American.

[duanejohnston]

History forgotten is History repeated. This man is a saint.

[jacksonwilliams]

What a man it’s amazing to hear just a brief glimpse inside the mind of these men. I hope to be half of the man these men are. These are our true American heros I’m 21 I hope my generation appreciates and understands what these men and women did in order for us to have the life we do today. God bless America

[ThatMontanaMom]

My grandfather was in the Calvary during WWI and was too old to serve during WWII. But the local town boys who came home would come to my grandfather to talk to him when they got him because he knew what it was like. My own father was 18 years old having porridge for breakfast when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened. He tried to enlist but due to a childhood injury that burned off and fused the pinky and ring finger of his right hand and severely damaged the remaining fingers, he was listed 4F. So he went to Oregon to work as a welder in the shipyards instead. I am so grateful that these stories are being recorded. They are a very important part of our history.

[ivannachoo]

Love his sense of humor and patriotism!!! Thanks for sharing his story.

[nelsonlanglois]

SALUTE
SIR and
Thank You for Your Service

[rizman]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service, Sir!!

[rebeccayoung]

Thank you for your service. My dad was in the Pacific. I have great respect for all our veterans.

[Emma-qhvv]

Sir you are amazing ! What an honour to hear your story !Thank you and love from Canada 🇨🇦

[davidkimmel]

Wonderful Interview. Thank You For Sharing This Interview With Us

[robertberger]

Thank you sir, for all you’ve done during and after the war.

[anlerden]

You are My American Hero Dear Older American Sir because You fought against Nazis for Our Beautiful USA and Our Freedom.🙏❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💯

[WillSurname]

That man is a hero and is doing very well for his age! Best wishes to him.

[pattysoucie]

He’s so proud to have gotten his American citizenship 🇺🇸 what a stand up man!! Thanks for your service. God Bless.

[kfwbcqf]

Sometimes...You have to be willing to fight. Sometimes..words and so-called promises are Not enough.

[richardchisholm]

Great interview! Love hearing interviews with these WW II Veterans. This man has great recall and presentation.

[elvisischrist]

This is what a member of the Greatest Generation looks like. A first generation German Jew who fought against the Nazis. We are fortunate to have his interviews to pass on to later generations.

[armandhammer]

The interviewer barely scratched the surface on Mr.Cohn. I'd like to hear about his medals if there's a part 2

[donraybrown]

The Greatest Generation. Thank you for your service Frank 🫡🇺🇸