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Many of the great stars of Hollywood and European films were veterans of World War II becoming famous many years later, but a few were already big stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood even before the war and they also enlisted to serve in the cause of freedom. James Stewart stood out above all the rest. Hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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Sources:
The Jimmy Stewart Museum
Starr Smith, “Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot” Zenith Press, 2005.
Air Classics, May 1993
Interview by phone with Brig. Gen. James Stewart 1994.
Supplemental interviews with Generals Curtis E. LeMay, Walter Cronkite, Lt. Gen. Karl Wolff, Leni Riefenstahl, Hedy Lamarr, Artur Axmann, Lt. Gen. Adolf Galland, and James H. Doolittle.
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My father in law served as an officer under Jimmy Stewart as his commander in England. He spoke so highly, as if Stewart was a leader and friend. He said that he was so lucky to have James Stewart as his commanding officer. Thank you for sharing such wonderful true facts. We will never see America as it was then.
this fact scares me! very Much. Every man I looked up to was a Vet from these times and had put his money where his mouth and Heart was.
There is NOTHING forgotten about Jimmy Stewart as far as I am concerned. He WAS amazing.
I got to meet Mr. & Mrs. Stewart back in 1978. He lived next to my Fathers cousin's home. While we were eating I saw a man and woman enter the back yard of his home and sure enough it was Jimmy and his wife. We talked with him and his wife for about an hour about the war and his film career. It totally made our cross country trip. I will never forget that day.
Me and my employer were talking about these guys that left movie-making, to serve the country. And, how we didn't think it would be that way now.
Now, most of the current Hollywood types would either avoid service or would join the other side...
How is your comment two weeks old but the video says it just posted an hour ago?
He is a member maybe. You get more content and get it earlier I think. Perhaps the moderator liked that comment and that made it appear at the top
Now hollywood idiots threaten to leave the country but never do
@@GarrettBradfordTX this a old showing but never the less worth seeing again
My dad flew a few missions over Germany as a gunner on a B-24 with Jimmy. On one of those missions the plane was hit. The flak went threw the back of Jimmy's seat and up by my dad. My dad had shrapnel wounds. My dad said Jimmy asked him if he was okay, he was always claim like if nothing happened. My dad had always had the greatest respect for him.
I love Jimmy Stewart. The man did it all, and it never once went to his head.
An American icon. Nothing like the societal trash we have today. Back then it was be humble and strong. Today it is look at me and the spectacle I create. I wish we could wind back the clock.
If only Hollywood had people like him today ! We miss you James.
So true
I did not think it was possible for me to admire Jimmy Stewart more than I did, but I was wrong. Thank you for this video!
Ikr!❤
Ditto.
Wrong? "I Admire!" Jimmy! MORE! and I was a Fan for Decades! Before!
I've always liked James Stewart. From all the things I've heard about his life, both before I've seen this video and now, and with Stewart not wanting a parade in his honor after his wartime service, he always seemed like a well-grounded, down-to-earth person, inspite or regardless of his Hollywood fame. James Stewart-War Hero.
Me also….Thank you….
I served in Viet Nam at a small post at Bac Lieu. I was there from Oct 68 to Oct 69 and had the honor of meeting Mr. Stewart and his wife. Unlike some other celebrities that made appearances at the big bases, he and his wife were on a hand shaking tour of the smaller posts. They were so friendly and cordial to all of us. I have never forgotten that day, and the wonderful time meeting these two caring and delightful people.
That is truly amazing...although I would not object to spend some time with Raquel Welch 🙂
He actually flew on a bombing mission in a B-52 as an observer too.
@@ffjsb Jimmy Stewart flew on TWENTY bomber missions. They finally took him out of combat (not at his request) because the Axis powers wanted to capture him and make him a prize. Hitler wanted him. Others, too. His family was active going back to the Revolutionary War. Also the Civil War. He lost a son who was serving in Viet Nam.
He was in Fort Worth staying with a class friend, and made an appearance at a downtown theatre. He said a few words after the film, and then met people down by the stage. He had joked about having his hair died and wearing make-up. in that familiar boogie of his. Shook a few hands on the way out. I was about ten feet away watching him. Very politite, but, the actor vanished was very much the military officer in mufti when someone asked him a question about Carlswell, One of my favorite actors, but of course more than that. When is why after I sat with my for an hour at the funeral home I decided to watch “Shenandoah,” at a local theatre. Somehow it gave me comfort to “visit” with this very real man, too,
The US invasion of Vietnam was illegal under international law.
The more i learn about James Stewart, the more I love and respect the man.
Jimmy Stewart sounds like an amazing man and leader. He cared about his men and shared the risk they took, and that's why his men fought harder for him- they trusted him and knew he genuinely cared for them
How can someone like that not make you proud to be an American. A class act, through and through.
I’m convinced this channel and its authors are creating some crucially important archival material.
Thank you Colin.
Gonna get a LOT of FIRE BREATHING HATE for this........General Stewart was a REAL man as opposed to John Wayne
Jimmy always had time for his fans and would never "snub" them. Never too busy for an autograph .
Why should you get hate for stating the truth. Wayne ‘avoided’ military service in WW II. That is a fact. Clarke Gable was mentioned in the above video but another Stewart contemporary, Henry Fonda, served in the USN in the Pacific theatre as I recall.
I read one article about John Wayne in which he turned up at a rally for the US Marines, dressed as a marine, and was booed by the men who wore the uniform for real.
Ted Williams is another celebrity status veteran.
Lee marvin is another vet, I believe a combat marin
How refreshing to see and learn more of truly outstanding "quiet heroes." Stewart was a real man, I am starting to miss real men. Thank you for a lovely video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yea, sucks that feminism killed it, and made women fat.
I am at least glad you are only “starting to miss real men””!!! I’ve been feeling that since I was 14 in 2004-2005
And so nice to see how much they loved their country🇺🇸
They are still out here. But, being "quiet", they get drowned out by the numberless hordes of loud morons.
I was in the 8th air force at Carswell afb TX. In 1990 and Gen. Stewart came to our base and was honored by a dedication of one of our B52s being christened "Bam-Bam". After the name of the bomber he flew in the movie Strategic Air Command.
Oh how Jimmy loved Fort Worth . I got to see him when he was on a book tour in late 1980’ in Fort Worth . How I loved this man .
@@barryirvin2417 that is probably when we dedicated the B52. I was there 88-91 .
I was born in 1946 to a young man who joined the US Navy at age 17 in 1942. My dad was under the minimum weight requirements. Look at how handsome Jimmy was but they almost all look cute in uniform. I loved watching these old war movies with my parents.
My father and mother were part of the Greatest Generation. Born 1917 & 1923 respectively.
Dad joined the US Army Air Force in January 1942 and served as a Flightline Engineer and Mechanic on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in the Pacific Campaign on Guam, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. As a Combat Veteran, dad was in the 20TH USAAF, 7TH Army Air Corp, 414th Fighter/ Bomber Group, 413th F/ B Squadron until November 1945, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. As the youngest of 7 children, mom and dad raised us in a Blue Collar, Christian home in southern West Virginia. Dad spent 38 as a Class A Transmission Lineman for Appalachian Power Company and passed in 2006 at the age of 88yo.
I've come to realize how fortunate guys like us were to have parents of the greatest generation. Something I fear we will never see this again -- and hope we do not have to find out in the same manner. BTW my uncle was Army infantry and my dad the Army Air Corps. Uncle in Europe, dad in Pacific Theatres.
Truly the Greatest Generation…my Dad flew as a B-17 pilot with the 325th Bomb Squadron, 92nd Bomb Gp, 8th Air Force. He was shot down over Berlin on his 2nd mission, half of his crew were killed,
13 months in Stalag Luft 1 .
While he was still listed as MIA, my Mom and Grandmother got the telegram saying my Uncle Edward, who had gone up the cliffs of Point du Hoc with the 2nd Ranger Bn on D-Day, had been killed in action in Greece serving with the OSS.
My Dad was born in 1924, & served in the Army as a Quartermaster during WW2, in the Pacific Theater on Saipan. You're the 1st person I've ever come across that had a Dad that was there in the same time period, so that's pretty cool. He usually never talked about his experience, but I asked him once about it. Without going into detail, it wasn't a pleasant experience, & I apologized & never asked him about it again. I couldn't put him through it again. Thanks for sharing!
@natecampbell4708 dad's best friend and tent mate on Iwo Jima was a Quatermaster by the name of Robert Baldwin. They connected up in the mid 80's and stayed friends till dad passed. Mr Balwin and his wife live in Columbia, SC and mom & dad in Saint Albans, WV. My eldest brother spent one summer meeting with dad and Mr Baldwin together and recorded the experience together island hopping. I still have all the photographs dad sent back home to mom and she made up photo albums. There's numerous pictures of the dead/burnt Japanese soldiers that were on the working end of flame throwers.
Dad always reminisced about Mr Baldwin sneaking huge cans of Vienna Sausages to their tent for snacks. I grew up loving Vienna Sausages. Dad ate till he passed, lol.
The same generation as my father who served for 8 years in the RAF throughout WW2. We will not see a generation like them again.
Agreed. We lived with real life heroes.
He was such a inspirational man not just for his movie roles but more importantly how he valiantly served our country. RIP General.
I remember reading about his B-24 taking a flak hit right in the cockpit floor and thinking just how horrifying that had to have been, having to fly back for hours with that massive hole right at their feet. What absolute guts these men had to do their jobs.
Such a true hero. RIP General Jimmy Stewart. There will never be another like you.
As you say, BG Stewart was truly one of the best examples of "The Greatest Generation". His likes shall not be seen again.
I am 81 years old and Jimmy Steward has always been my favorite actor. He didn't need special effects or 'stunts' to make a good film. His stellar acting was enough to get the job done. I knew he had served with distinction in WWII and seeing this video added to my admiration of the man. Thank you for presenting it.
An Absolute Treasure of a Human being. What a wonderful person Mr. James Stewart was. 💫
I am so proud to have him as my cousin. I cannot tell everyone what a blessing this wonderful man was.
"My only fear was in failing my men" and THAT is a TRUE MAN speaking right there.
Truly a Great Man, Great Actor, Great Family Man, Great Military Leader, Very Well Round Human Being, I liked his style of acting, both in comedy and drama, but my personal favorite is "It's a Wonderful Life". Thank You Mr. Stewart/Sir, for you Service, you compassion, your fairness with your men, and in people. RIP Sir. THE SARGE
Thanks for sharing what a patriot that Jimmy Stewart was and to this day "It's a Wonderful Life' is one of my all time favorite movies;
I always thought that Jimmy Steward was a level headed person, given his status as a Hollywood celebrity. Now I know why; he was level headed, to the core. His screen persona was just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you Mr. Heaton for another truly moving video.
Thank you so much for helping to keep the memories of great American Hero’s like Jimmy Stewart alive.
He really had a wonderful life
This was such a tribute to a true American Hero. To leave a successful acting career and volunteer to aid in the world war tells one how strong of a man he was. To lose a son the way he and his wife did would be paralyzing. Mr. Stewart led an honorable life. Thank you for this documentary. It really touched me deeply.
You don't have people like him anymore.
I just finished reading the book "Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe " by Robert Matzen. I highly recommend this book for not only Jimmy Stewart fans, but for World War II researchers as well.
It goes in depth into the missions Jimmy was involved in.
The author spent almost a decade in research, interviewing military soldiers who were under Jimmy's command in their many missions in B-24 Liberators.
I thank you for this video.
People like Jimmy Stewart should not fade away as time passes.
We need these heros.
Jimmy Stewart is one of my favorite actors! He came from a long line of Patriots! Just thinking about him, makes me feel good! God's Speed
Jimmy Stewart great man and pilot. My respect.
I grew up watching his movies and always loved him he was one of my favorites. They dont make men like that anymore.
One of my earliest role models and hero. Thank you for this!
Jimmy Stewart came home with what we would now call PTS. (I do not consider it a disorder). Many thought he would not be able to continue with his film career.
His first film, post war was "It's A Wonderful Life".
By the way, Stewart took a substantial pay cut when he enlisted!
Ronald Reagan joined the California Guard before the war and of course made movies during the war.
I had not heard some of the stories about Jimmy Stewart...but were typical of his character.
Reagan did more than make wartime training films, but in later years his political enemies often tried to paint him as a coward for never having served in combat. In so doing they conveniently avoided any mention of the fact that he had voluntarily entered the Army Reserve in 1937 as a private in the US Cavalry and earned a commission as a second lieutenant. In Oct 1941 he was called to active duty, but Warner Brothers filed a deferment, requesting a delay until his last and arguably best movie, Kings Row, was completed. He entered active duty in April 1942 and tried repeatedly to get reassigned to an overseas posting but was denied due to his poor eyesight. Like all good soldiers (and airmen, for he was transferred to the USAAF), he did as he was ordered. Postwar his career suffered, as did the careers of many prewar actors, and he became more involved in politics. The rest is history, but not forgotten.
AMEN!!!!
Jimmy Stewart used his PTSD to help film the scene of his raging and tearing up things when he returned to the Bailey home. It was reported some actors thought he was being too realistic in this scene.
So when you see the "end of my rope" scene notice he was crying even though the scene did not call for it. The scene was done in one take. Originally the scene was not done with a closeup camera but Frank Capra was so impressed with the scene he later enhanced the film scene to make a close up for the final cut.
>PTS. (I do not consider it a disorder).
Is it psychological health?
I knew that he had served and had earned medals, but learning more of the detail was wonderful. Make sure your kids and grandkids watch It's a Wonderful Life at least once. He was one of a kind.
It was definitely one in 1 million, a very rare breed. We need more men and women like him today.
Thank you for this video. I love Jimmy Stewart, and as a retired US Navy officer, I am so proud of him and his military service. It sounded like he was an amazing military leader, and I would have been proud to have served under him. He was also an amazing actor. I read that the movie he made after he separated from the service, "It's a wonderful life", was hard for him to make. He still suffered PTSD, sand Donna Reed commented years later that the film set was not a fun place to be. Tense at times and everyone was serious. Jimmy's PTSD brought more intensity to the scene when he realized that his life had really changed. Watch his face during that scene. Amazing. Jimmy was a humble and down-to-earth man and my favorite actor of all time.
Oh, what a wonderful history you did for him, what a tribute. It brings tears to my eyes to see what America used to be. I know we still have wonderful military people, and Americans, but that was a different time indeed. my parents were from that generation and I knew many wonderful wonderful people from the greatest generation. What a privilege for me these many years afterward to remember those people when they were young! God bless them all. May we never forget where we came from..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹❤️❤️
I long admired Jimmy Stewart for his courageous contribution to the war effort. Most Hollywood stars became military officers who made propaganda films in complete safety. Jimmy volunteered as an ENLISTED man in the US Army Air Corps and joined a bomber squadron. In 1942, Bomber crews suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 airmen (a 44% death rate). Initially, bomber airmen only had to fly 20 missions. Jimmy volunteered to continue flying after he served his 20 missions. Jimmy flew bombers throughout the entire war. He rose in rank from enlisted man to Brigidar General. BECAUSE of Jimmy Stewart, Pslam 91 is my favorite one. Prior to each mission, Jimmy pulled out a piece of paper from his bomber jacket's breast pocket, and read it. Psalm 91 was written on that paper. Read that psalm, and then you will realize why he depended on it to see him safely through his bombing missions.
Sorry, you are going to have to do a little bit more homework regarding Mr Stewart actually flying combat missions in Europe. His first year after being commissioned an officer, he worked training new pilots in the United States. He finally got over to England and flew his first combat mission in December, 1943. He flew for three months (from Dec. '43 to the end of Feb.'44 and then was "transferred" to a newly established AF command where he served as a administrator and mission planner for the rest of the war. Why he no longer flew in combat is a mystery at this point, but PTSD has been offered as one possible reason. Still a good man.
When you see actors playing heroes on the screen you come to accept that in real life they would be just that! He is one actor that is true to his character in films. In the pantheon of war heroes, the likes of James Stewart, Audie Murphy, David Niven, and those others who served in the Second World War can hold their heads high. One trait they all have is their humility. Such men are legends in real life as well as up on the screen. Unfortunately, such men seem to be a dying breed these days in America where greed is everything and honor and integrity seem to have gone out the window.
Reading about David Niven and how he originally left the British Army is a laugh in itself, he was commissioned into the Highland Light Infantry in the early thirties as a 2nd Lieutenant, after promotion to 1st Lieutenant he ended up serving in Malta where he found himself under close arrest for insubordination to a superior officer, he made a cheeky comment to a visiting Major General, Niven “released” himself from confinement after sharing a bottle of whisky with the officer assigned to guard him and hopped onto a ship bound for the U.S., half way across the Atlantic he sent the resignation of his commission via telegraph. Niven returned to England the day after war was declared, against the advice of many of his Hollywood friends, and rejoined the Army.
It’s sad to think that there will never be any Hollywood stars who would be willing to do what Jimmy or Clark did. It really might as well be stuff that was done in pre history.
Look up Steve Beschimi. He was a NYFD member before he acted. He was in NYC on 9-11. He dropped what he was doing and reported for duty
We recently elected a draft dodger as President. Tells you all you need to know.
I believe the last one who saw anything like combat was George HW Bush, navy bomber pilot@@rbra9611
Clark Gabel was grieving the death of his wife, Carole Lombard, in a plane crash. He would volunteer for dangerous assignments.
Walter Matheau was just a young man, when we worked up the nerve to ask his CO, Jimmy Stewart, about acting.
As I listen to this I'm tearing up, they just don't make em like that too often. An example to all and humble too boot.
God Bless you Jimmy
Thank you for this video. I knew he was a pilot in ww2, but I had no idea of his level of dedication to this country. I now have a much bigger sense of respect and admiration for this giant among men.
Excellent video. I was aware of his service, but I had no idea of the breadth and depth of his commitment to our country's military. Thank you for bringing this information to light. It truly is "Forgotten History."
You should read the book Jimmy Stewart - Bomber Pilot if you haven’t already. Respect!
@@Lt_Tragg Thanks!
You hit the ball out of the park again, my friend. An excellent video about a truely outstanding man. Men of his sort are so rare they are practically legends. But, I fear they will become so rare that one day they will be regarded as myths.
BGen Stewart was the real deal. So was the “Mighty 8th”. It established the USAF combat tradition of “Never once turned back by enemy action” …..a statement and standard that has been upheld ever since. Another thing that is the real deal is your videos Prof. Heaton.
Very, very informative and educational, yet very entertaining‼️
Prof. Heaton you just hit another one right out of the park. Jimmy Stewart has always been one of my favorite actors. I had known of his combat missions but not in the level of detail you just provided. Also, it was heart breaking to hear of the loss of his stepson in Vietnam. The Stewart family was a class act all the way. It breaks my heart that so many brave and honorable men and women have given so much to/for this country and have it be in the shape it is now.
Thank you kindly
A brilliant video !
I knew that Mr.Stewart had been in the services but had no idea that he had given as much and risen in the ranks to such high office. A real American.
Loved this. One of my all-time favorite actors.
We desperately need role models like Mr. Stewart today.
Thank you sir. We need more men like these especially in these days and times.
One of Jimmy Stewart's movie rolls was that of big band legend Glenn Miller who was killed by so-called "friendly fire" in WWII. Glenn and most of his band joined/established the Army Air Corp Band. Jimmy did an excellent job in spite of his PTSD. Most of Glenn's band was part of the reinactment, if I remember correctly. Glenn Miller's story would be a great one to tell, if you haven't already produced one already.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and have also enjoyed Jimmy's comedy movies like "Harvey", which was previously a stage play that also featured James Stewart.
My father was a Bomb Squadron Commander in the 388th Bomb Group. Glenn and his band played at their base & there are nice pictures of Glenn with some 388th members.
Great reminder, it was not just the 4 names mentioned in this video. Hundreds of people we all watch on TV every day (if you like old shows) served in WW2. You may know Don Knotts, as the clumsy deputy on Andy Griffith, but he served and earned reams of awards in WW2. Bogart was enlisted into WW1. Paul Newman, Hal Holbrook; Jonathan Winters quit high school to go to WW2. You can go on for years, just listing all these brave souls. Norman Fell ( you know Mr Roper on 3's company ) was a tail-gunner. Rod Serling was a paratrooper and then moved to something called "the Death Squad". Gave us the Twilight Zone. List goes on forever.
Thank you Colin! he was a one in a billion and they broke the mold when he hit the ground running.
when he and the duke made the movie "The Shootist" everybody on the set as well as the audience knew it was the end of a era that will never return again.
Years ago I heard one of the men who flew with him say, the hotter it got during a mission the cooler Stewart got. The former Air Force man was a great admirer of General Stewart.
Mr. Stewart sounds like a courageous and honorable man.
Thank you for this
Thank you for this heartfelt tribute to a truly wonderful man.Thank you so much.
You're very welcome
Jimmy Stewart was one of my favorites Hollywood Stars that I enjoyed watching on tv growing up as a kid and to this day I still watch his movies. This documentary taught me a lot about his Military career and his life before and after World War 2. Well done job on the making of this short documentary because I really enjoyed it.
This is such vital history for me that blows some myths out of the water. My Dad served in the Army Reserve until he was 51 then started his Army Reserve pension while he finished up his career at Eastman Kodak. My Dad assured me that Jimmy Stewart survived Army Air Force service, in WWII, because he was kept away from dangerous situations because he was a celebrity.
This Forgotten History CZcams Channel documentary clearly shows that this view of James Stewart's military service is so far from the truth. Colin Heaton's documentary clarifies that Jame Stewart survived his many bombing missions and Air Force service because he was an exceptional combat commander and leader, time and time again. This brief documentary is a remarkable story of Jame’s Stewart’s WWII combat service. Thanks for providing this.
Thank you Forgotten History for this great documentary video of this great American. I miss him.
May we never forget!
God Bless Jimmy Stewart
the zeitgeist is different, we can't be mad that things have change, we have to be the change, we are the change
MR JIMMY Stuart RIP and thank you for your service.
I think one of the best stories is that of Lionel Barrymore convincing him to do “Its a Wonderful Life” after his military service in WWII as a way to help him therapeutically ease back into life as an actor/civilian
What a man.
This Almost made me cry from inspiration. Talk about a man. An architect, a pilot, a legendary actor and he was giving his all to protect his country in the hardest of wars. Inspirational,
Great video, Colin. Stewart was a real gem of a man & he was one of the greatest of the Greatest Generation. He's been one of my favorite actors for most of my nearly 80 years.
AWESOME!Thank you so much for making this documentary of my favorite Hollywood actor and American Icon. I really would have loved to meet him, alas that didn't happen. But I own most of his movies! Loved Him!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved all your Movies & thank you for your outstanding Military Service to our Country & your Men. RIP Jimmy ⚘️
In a elite class of "stars" who never thought they were special! That very attitude is what made him (them) so beloved and special!!
James Stewart was an excellent officer and combat leader. He ended the war and returned with PTSD. After the war he remained as a reserve Air Force officer. He flew as an observer on a B52 over Hanoi. He ended his reserve career as a Brigadier General. He also took a hop in an F16 from MacDill AFB.
As I grew into a young adult and started hearing more on Jimmy Stewarts war time service. Well I was blown away. Now I'm 56 and still impressed every time I hear of his service.
Thank you for loving your country- James Stewart and Rest in Peace.
On 2/24/44 the 445th bomb group bombed the Gotha aircraft factories. Due to an error they went in without fighter escort and most of the aircraft were shot down. My uncle Rudolph "Wilbur" Gohl was one of Stuarts men who was lost that day. At the airfield there was stunned silence when only a very few shot up planes returned. During the debriefing, Capt. Stuart wept over so many of his men lost that day. They won the Presidential Unit Citation that day for successfully destroying their target despite impossible odds against hundreds of German fighters.. With such losses,the group had to be reformed, and Stuart was reassigned to heal from this loss. He was never quite the same. Thanks "Captain Jimmy" you cared for and gave your courage strength to my uncle and the other boys in those months of pure terror they faced. You paid a heavy price as their leader, but they loved you.
Amazing story. Thanks for sharing
Thank you. May we never forget who served valiantly 🫡
Knew nothing of this amazing individual’s wartime record. Nice work Colin. Hope our doing well 😊
Any chance of doing a show on Joseph Kennedy, the eldest brother to JFK & Robert who was a bomber pilot who was involved a secret mission to destroy Hitler’s V3 supercannon 😢
Possibly, Joe Kennedy Jr was truly a brave man indeed.
I named my son after Jimmy. One of the greatest moments of my life was when I met Jimmy's daughter, Judy, and told her how much I admired her dad. Imagine my surprise when I found out that we both gave our sons the first name of Benjamin? Talk about coincidence! Thank you for making this video and sharing it with Jimmy's fans.
Thanks for watching
My favourite actor from that era; a true role model, gentleman and modest hero.
Wow! All I have to say is wow! Brigadier General Stewart, Sir, I salute you and your band of brothers. You and your men are true American Heroes!!!😎
It's stories like these that make me really miss my Papa. Truly interesting lives that generation lived. They'll never make'em like that anymore
This is the absolute best video of Forgotten History. I was shocked when I understood what this man did. Very well done.
My dad was a air mechanic under Jimmy. Loved his leadership also met Gen Doolittle
Thank you. What wa wonderful American.
Terrific documentary! Thank you for making it. So much admiration and gratefulness for Stewart and his generation.
Thanks for posting this in depth biography of Jimmy Stewart's wartime experiences. I have seen most of his movies, and have read the 2-3 different biographies written about him, but this is by far the most detailed account I've seen covering his war service. Thank You, Jimmy for your service, in making the world a better place, and for all those great movies. Now i know why he has always been my most favorite actor.
Thank You So Much For Giving Us This Piece Of History About Our Wonderful Jimmy. He Is Very Close To My Heart And Many Other’s As Well. He Is One Of My Favorite Leaders. From My Family To Jimmy’s Thank You 💋💋
From an O-1 to O-6 in four years? That’s almost as good as Custer!
During war, in a rapidly expanding air corps, especially one suffering tens of thousands of casualties at the same time, by simply surviving and having experience and more time in service you are VERY rapidly promoted, especially if you are competent..Stuart was a great leader. He inspired the scared kids in his command to hold themselves together and do their duty by example. My uncle Rudolph Gohl wrote home often talking about "Captain Jimmy".. he was truly loved by his men. And he put his heart into caring about them.
@@michaelyounger4497 Thank you for taking time out of your day to respond so seriously to my joke!
His role in It's a Wonderful Life cemented my love for his acting skill this video cemented my admiration and respect for the man himself
Mr. Stewart was amazing! The most impressive to me was that he stayed in the reserve all his life. By the end of his life he was an actual brigadier general! He was a patriot and a gentleman. Outstanding!
I wish we still had celebrities like this today!!! People looking up to Tik Tok dancers and crap I really couldn’t believe 15 years ago. I don’t understand what a celebrity even is today?
Actors and athletes.
Apparently, Ted Williams was a heck of a fighter pilot,had that eagle eye vision that helped him be a great hitter
Audie Murphy went the other way, soldier to actor
Most of the big name actors were veterans who started second careers.
My favorite actor. I only love him more as I learn more about him. I knew he served but didn’t know a lot of the details. Great video, thank you!
Thanks for watching
I certainly knew that Stewart flew bombers in WWII, though I thought he flew B17s. But I'm 74 so I lived though a good portion of the time he served in the Air Force reserve. Glad I watched this so I could correct what I know about him. Glad to have found a good, solid history channel so I subscribed too. Thank you for this vid and the channel.
Thank you kindly
Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service to this great Nation. You were a great Actor and Patriot. I salute you. I'm Retired USAF.🪖✈
One of my favourite actors.
"James Maitland Stewart was one of the finest men who ever lived!" This coming from an old gentleman who wroked with Stewart on all of his movies and served in the Coast Guard in WW ll. Alton R. (Al) Hendrickson (1st guitarist) for 40+ years at all the major studios, told me that James Stewart was very easy to work with and would get his lines on the first take most of the time. These men and those who stood against tyranny, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo and their ilk, the greatest generation indeed! I add that none of these men and the women who also served were suckers or losers but some of the bravest people our United States of America has ever produced!
When there was something to admire about the people of Hollywood. Thank you Mr. Heaton
One of my favourite actors. A great human being and a true leader.