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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 2 years 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 2 years ago

Thanks, Erik. Glad to know it made such an impact on you!
Michel Bosch 2 years ago

Just beautiful. Stunned.
Joe Moya 2 years ago

VERY Nice work... simple and effective
Colin Dullaghan 2 years 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.
Joan Widdifield 2 years 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.
Jeff Harman 2 years 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.
Maria Bowskill 2 years ago

This made me cry
Dan Simmons 2 years 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.
Lou Columbus 2 years ago

This is true art, it touches us as human beings. I hope Mr. Robertson found some measure of peace by sharing his story.
Calogero Mira 1 year ago

I hope so.
Marilyn Carren 2 years ago

It's beautiful, I was truly touched and I appreciate the message. Keep it up.
Rauch Brothers 2 years ago

Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback!
Frank Cooper 2 years ago

Sad to have this memory but for the rest of us we now appreciate what soldiers must go through. Thanks for sharing
Michael Arnold 2 years ago

beautiful,sad ,poetic,
war is terrible but we never learn.
Good work Rauch Brothers,thanks for the reminder
Ben Smith 2 years ago

that was brilliant.
David King 2 years ago

This really brings the story to life whilst putting a personal touch to on it
David 2 years ago

A very moving testimony.
Donna M. Daly 2 years ago

My heart hurts! Thank you for sharing!

Lest we forget.
Matthew Byori Mann 2 years ago

Absolutely heartbreaking. Very powerful stuff.
Involved News 2 years ago

Graphic
Sarah Bird 2 years 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 2 years 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.
MIchel 2 years ago

My respect to Mr. Robertson for talking about this moment of his life.
Great illustrations.
Rauch Brothers 2 years 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.
Ben West 2 years ago

Made me cry a little. So moving.
Neil Sanders 2 years ago

Very quiet and moving, it's sad to think how many people must have terrible stories playing out over and over again in their minds when they close their eyes at night.
Rauch Brothers 2 years ago

True. We would like to think that in sharing this story, people can see the human struggle that binds us all together. That we are not alone in these experiences, and that we are more like our neighbors than we might imagine.
Clarence Ewing 2 years ago

Very powerful. Thank you.
Rauch Brothers 2 years ago

Thanks, Clarence!
core. 2 years ago

thank you very much for this. i'm sure there are many germans that could tell a very similar story...
it's a human tragedy. and recording stories like these makes us all realise what responsibility we have not to commit same mistakes again and again.
ratigan 2 years ago

that was brilliant. thank you for this.
Rauch Brothers 2 years ago

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Musclecars & Meditation 1 year ago

This was powerful. @ Dennis ( ._.)
Jeremy C. Joseph 1 year ago

Quite amazingly done. This to me encapsulates all that animation can be. A compelling and genuine subject matter, wonderful animation, imaginative directing, all neatly wrapped up in an amazing bow. My hat is off to you, Rauch bros.
luis Яeyes 1 year ago

I have a book recommendation, Sebastian Junger's new book, "War". After watching this video I hope everyone realizes how bad good people can turn to be and its consequences.
Danny Christian 1 year ago

gänsehaut.
Wayne Mendryk 1 year ago

You should send this to all the politicians in this World.It would show them how profound the impact of their decision to begin and fight in a war with the citizens of their country is for these citizens!
Tristan Windsor 1 week ago

wow thanks man. it puts things into perspective. im actually from germany.