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Related: About this forumRitchie Boys: The secret U.S. unit bolstered by German-born Jews who helped the Allies beat Hitler
CBS 60 Minutes:
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for uncovering more than half the combat intelligence on the Western Front during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal.
For as casually as we often toss around the word "hero," sometimes no lesser term applies. Tonight we'll introduce you to members of a secret American intelligence unit who fought in World War II. What's most extraordinary about this group: many of them were German-born Jews who fled their homeland, came to America, and then joined the U.S. Army. Their mission: to use their knowledge of the German language and culture to return to Europe and fight Nazism. The Ritchie Boys, as they were known, trained in espionage and frontline interrogation. And incredibly, they were responsible for most of the combat intelligence gathered on the Western Front. For decades, they didn't discuss their work. Fortunately, some of the Ritchie Boys are still around to tell their tales, and that includes the life force that is Guy Stern, age 99.
For as casually as we often toss around the word "hero," sometimes no lesser term applies. Tonight we'll introduce you to members of a secret American intelligence unit who fought in World War II. What's most extraordinary about this group: many of them were German-born Jews who fled their homeland, came to America, and then joined the U.S. Army. Their mission: to use their knowledge of the German language and culture to return to Europe and fight Nazism. The Ritchie Boys, as they were known, trained in espionage and frontline interrogation. And incredibly, they were responsible for most of the combat intelligence gathered on the Western Front. For decades, they didn't discuss their work. Fortunately, some of the Ritchie Boys are still around to tell their tales, and that includes the life force that is Guy Stern, age 99.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-war-ii-jews-escape-nazi-germany-hitler-60-minutes-2021-05-09/
To see the whole half hour video clip from 60 minutes:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-war-ii-jews-escape-nazi-germany-hitler-60-minutes-2021-05-09/
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Ritchie Boys: The secret U.S. unit bolstered by German-born Jews who helped the Allies beat Hitler (Original Post)
mucifer
May 2021
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dem4decades
(11,304 posts)2. That was a great segment.
Sad that their story hasn't been given more exposure.
Deuxcents
(16,330 posts)3. I watched this tonight
I had not heard of these brave men before. I was glad to know of their dedication n their unwavering love for this country. Why arent these stories taught to us? We dont need to know their secrets but we should know about them. Thankfully, some are still with us so we cannot forget them.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)4. There should be a movie made about them.
History, drama and memorable characters.
question everything
(47,534 posts)5. There was
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)6. It was a documentary.
I never heard of it. A dramatization with good actors might do better.
question everything
(47,534 posts)7. Neither have I. Still may be interesting