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4. Germans in the Woods
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86-year-old World War II veteran Joseph Robertson fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Over 60 years later, he still can't forget one soldier he killed there.

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  • Erik Spink 16 days ago
    I'm watching this today- Veteran's Day, and in just 2 min and 25 seconds I feel deeply moved by this short animated film. beautiful animation and touching story.
  • Rauch Brothers plus 9 days ago
    Thanks, Erik. Glad to know it made such an impact on you!
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  • Michel Bosch 15 days ago
    Just beautiful. Stunned.
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  • Joe Moya plus 15 days ago
    VERY Nice work... simple and effective
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  • Colin Dullaghan 14 days ago
    That was absolutely mesmerizing. I wish the phrase "I got chills" hadn't been used figuratively so many times in so many other places, because this time... I really did.
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  • Joan Widdifield 14 days ago
    This is a poignant story. It makes me think of all of the soldiers sent to war now and the decisions they have to make to kill other young people.
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  • Jeff Harman 12 days ago
    I agree it is a mesmerizing and poignant story, but the real tragedy here is that Mr. Robertson has been suffering from the memory of it for decades! There is a science called DIANETICS that can help him overcome the debilitating grief of it. DIANETCIS is NOT psychiatry; it is much more effective.
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  • Maria Bowskill plus 9 days ago
    This made me cry
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  • Dan Simmons 9 days ago
    A simple story so very well told. The costs of war are always, ultimately, carried by individuals. Thank you for this sadly beautiful little film.
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  • Lou Columbus plus 9 days ago
    This is true art, it touches us as human beings. I hope Mr. Robertson found some measure of peace by sharing his story.
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  • Marilyn Carren 9 days ago
    It's beautiful, I was truly touched and I appreciate the message. Keep it up.
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  • Rauch Brothers plus 9 days ago
    Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback!
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  • I also would like to thank you for this video, and Mr Robertson for his very moving account. It is a rather sad story, still after all these years.
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  • Frank Cooper 8 days ago
    Sad to have this memory but for the rest of us we now appreciate what soldiers must go through. Thanks for sharing
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  • Michael Arnold 8 days ago
    beautiful,sad ,poetic,
    war is terrible but we never learn.
    Good work Rauch Brothers,thanks for the reminder
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  • Ben Smith plus 8 days ago
    that was brilliant.
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  • David King 8 days ago
    This really brings the story to life whilst putting a personal touch to on it
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  • David Chaudoir 8 days ago
    A very moving testimony.
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  • D. M. Daly 8 days ago
    My heart hurts! Thank you for sharing!

    Lest we forget.
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  • Matthew Byori Mann plus 8 days ago
    Absolutely heartbreaking. Very powerful stuff.
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  • Involved News plus 7 days ago
    Graphic
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  • Sarah Bird 5 days ago
    HI,
    I work with Veterans and soldiers suffering the effects of combat trauma, and I am very moved by this man's story. The power is in the simplicity of the video. Stories like this need to be heard so we never forget the human cost of war.
  • Rauch Brothers plus 5 days ago
    Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your comment. It's always interesting to hear responses from people who have a close connection to the content of the video.
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  • MIchel 5 days ago
    My respect to Mr. Robertson for talking about this moment of his life.
    Great illustrations.
  • Rauch Brothers plus 5 days ago
    Definitely. Many thanks are due to Mr. Robertson for having the courage to share his story. It's a challenge to speak candidly about your own life.
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