American Military Network "AMN"

11/19/2025

June 1944 — Normandy, France.
Allied forces were ashore, but the breakout had stalled.
Every hedgerow was a fortress — every field a killing zone — and American tanks were dying one after another in the medieval bocage.

Then a quiet, grease-covered sergeant from New Jersey walked into history.

His name was Curtis G. Culin, a tanker from the 102nd Cavalry who looked at the problem — the thick earthbanks of Normandy — and refused to accept that they were unbeatable.

From a pile of scrap steel taken off a destroyed German roadblock, Culin sketched an idea… then welded it into reality: a set of steel tusks that would let a Sherman tank cut through a hedgerow like a hot knife through butter.

Within days, the device was tested.
Within weeks, thousands were built.
And by July, “Rhino Tanks” were ripping open N**i defenses and changing the course of the Normandy campaign.

This film tells the story of the man behind one of the most important battlefield inventions of World War II — a mechanic who never sought fame, never wrote a book, and went home quietly after the war… even though generals credited him with helping win it.

If stories like this deserve to be remembered, help us keep their legacy alive.
Watch, like, comment, and share — because American innovation has always been forged in fire.

1944 — Normandy, France.Allied forces were ashore, but the breakout had stalled.Every hedgerow was a fortress — every fie...

11/12/2025

November 10, 1775 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Inside the rowdiest tavern on the docks — Tun Tavern — a man in a tricorn hat slammed his mug down and shouted a challenge that would echo for centuries:

“Who wants to kill Redcoats?”

His name was Captain Samuel Nicholas, and that night he began recruiting the first two battalions of Continental Marines — men who would soon storm British decks and write the opening chapter in the legend of the United States Marine Corps.

From the smoke of the Revolution to the sands of Iwo Jima…
From Chosin Reservoir to Fallujah…
For 250 years, Marines have carried the fight wherever America’s enemies stood — Born in a Bar. Forged in Battle.

This film honors every generation of those who wore the Eagle, Globe and Anchor — and the indomitable spirit that defines the few who answer the call.

If their courage deserves to be remembered, help us keep their legacy alive.
Watch, like, comment, and share — because the story of the Corps is the story of America.

10, 1775 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Inside the rowdiest tavern on the docks — Tun Tavern — a man in a tricorn ...

11/04/2025

March 4, 2002 — Takur Ghar, Afghanistan.
At 10,000 feet above sea level, a U.S. Navy SEAL reconnaissance team aboard an MH-47 Chinook helicopter is ambushed by al-Qaeda fighters dug into the icy mountain ridgeline. When Petty Officer Neil Roberts falls from the aircraft during a violent hit, his teammates launch a desperate rescue attempt — a mission that would become one of the bloodiest in modern special operations history.

Among them was Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman, an Air Force Combat Controller.
As the Chinook set down under blistering fire, Chapman charged into the storm of bullets — alone — to clear enemy bunkers and protect his teammates. Even after being mortally wounded, he regained consciousness and fought on for over an hour against overwhelming odds.

His actions were captured on drone and gun-camera footage — proving beyond question what his brothers already knew: John Chapman died fighting to his last breath to save others.

For his valor atop that frozen peak, Chapman became the first Airman since Vietnam to receive the Medal of Honor — joining the hallowed company of America’s bravest.

This video tells his story — the mission, the sacrifice, and the brotherhood that defines our nation’s elite warriors.

If his courage deserves to be remembered, help us carry his story forward.
Watch, like, comment, and share — keep his name alive.

4, 2002 — Takur Ghar, Afghanistan.At 10,000 feet above sea level, a U.S. Navy SEAL reconnaissance team aboard an MH-47 Ch...

10/29/2025

In the pre-dawn hours of October 22, 2015, deep in northern Iraq, a joint team of U.S. Delta Force operators and Kurdish Counter-Terrorism Group commandos launched a desperate raid on an ISIS prison near Hawija.

Inside, more than 70 hostages awaited ex*****on — graves already dug, orange jumpsuits laid out. The captives would not live to see another sunrise.

What followed was one of the most daring hostage rescues in modern U.S. military history. Under relentless fire, Sergeant First Class Thomas Patrick Payne led his team through smoke, flames, and collapsing walls to cut open the steel doors and free the prisoners — returning again and again through ISIS machine gun fire until every last man was out.

For his heroism that day, Payne became the first living member of Delta Force ever to receive the Medal of Honor, joining the legendary ranks of Gary Gordon, Randy Shughart, and Joshua Wheeler, who gave their lives so others could live.

This video tells their story — the mission, the sacrifice, and the brotherhood that defines America’s quiet professionals.

If their courage deserves to be remembered, help us carry their story forward.
Watch, like, comment, and share — keep their names alive.

the pre-dawn hours of October 22, 2015, deep in northern Iraq, a joint team of U.S. Delta Force operators and Kurdish Cou...

10/20/2025

In the dark hours of October 4, 2017, a U.S.–Nigerien joint patrol left Tongo Tongo and was ambushed by ISIS-GS militants. What followed was more than an attack — it was a harrowing test of leadership, courage, and sacrifice.

These special operators fought through encirclement, chaos, and surprise. Some fell defending their teammates. Others held the line until relief arrived. Their valor earned posthumous Silver Stars, Bronze Stars with Valor, and recognition in congressional hearings.

This video tells their story — from the calm moments before contact to the full blast of the ambush — and explores the consequences, the lessons, and the men behind the medals.

If their valor deserves to be remembered, help carry their story forward. Watch, like, comment, and share — keep their names alive.

the dark hours of October 4, 2017, a U.S.–Nigerien joint patrol left Tongo Tongo and was ambushed by ISIS-GS militants. Wha...

10/07/2025

Captain Henry T. “Hammerin’ Hank” Elrod wasn’t supposed to make it out of Wake Island alive — and he didn’t. But before he went down, he made sure the Japanese Empire would never forget his name.

On December 8th, 1941 — just after Pearl Harbor was attacked — waves of Japanese bombers roared over the tiny coral outpost of Wake Island. Outnumbered, outgunned, and cut off from reinforcements, Elrod climbed into his F4F Wildcat and went hunting.

He shot down two enemy bombers, crippled several more, and singlehandedly sank the destroyer Kisaragi with a single 100-pound bomb — the first ship in history destroyed by a Marine aviator. When his plane was finally destroyed, Elrod didn’t retreat. He picked up a rifle and led ground troops in a desperate defense against the invasion, fighting until the last bullet was fired.

For his courage in the air and on the ground, he became the first U.S. Marine aviator awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II.

This is the story of the Marine Corps madman who took on Japan alone... and went down swinging.

Henry T. “Hammerin’ Hank” Elrod wasn’t supposed to make it out of Wake Island alive — and he didn’t. But before he went down, he ...

09/30/2025

William Ray “Billy” Flores wasn’t supposed to be remembered. He was just 18 years old, fresh out of boot camp, standing watch aboard the Coast Guard cutter Blackthorn on January 28, 1980.

That night, disaster struck in Tampa Bay. The Blackthorn collided with the massive freighter Capricorn. The anchor of the freighter tore through the Coast Guard ship’s hull, capsizing her in minutes. Chaos erupted as men were thrown into the dark water.

But Flores didn’t run. As the ship rolled, he stayed behind on the sinking cutter—tossing lifejackets to his shipmates and cutting free the locker so dozens more could reach the surface. When the Blackthorn slipped beneath the waves, Flores went with her. His sacrifice saved countless lives, but it cost him his own.

In 2000, two decades after his death, the Coast Guard posthumously awarded him the Coast Guard Medal for extraordinary heroism. And in 2011, a brand-new National Security Cutter was named in his honor: the USCGC William Flores.

This is the unforgettable true story of Seaman Apprentice William Flores—the teenager who gave everything to save his crew.

Ray “Billy” Flores wasn’t supposed to be remembered. He was just 18 years old, fresh out of boot camp, standing watch aboar...

09/22/2025

Join us for an intense journey into the heart of the Greatest Coast Guard rescue ever undertaken, featuring BM1 Bernie Webber, portrayed in the Disney classic "THE FINEST HOURS." Join us for an exclusive interview as the unsung hero, Bernie Webber, shares the riveting account of the awe-inspiring SS Pendleton rescue. In this conversation, Bernie vividly recounts the perilous details of the audacious mission that initially appeared insurmountable but ultimately emerged as a shining beacon of hope.

If you liked this Bernie Weber story, then you should watch this story about a modern day Coast Guard rescue in the Bering Sea! *"M...

09/22/2025

Ben Salomon is the most dentist-looking dentist you’ve ever seen…
WATCH NOW👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqHarNOVORY

But on Saipan, when a wave of screaming Japanese soldiers slammed into his aid station, this dentist didn’t just pull teeth—he pulled a machine gun.

Enemy troops poured into the medical tent, bayoneting the wounded. Salomon grabbed a rifle, dropped four attackers in seconds, then charged outside. He hauled a .30-cal and cut down wave after wave, buying time while stretcher-bearers carried the dying to safety. When they found him, he was slumped over his gun with dozens of enemy corpses around him.

His last words to the men he saved: “I’ll hold them off until you get them to safety — see you guys later.”

And here’s the kicker—two other Americans did the same that day. Lt. Col. William O’Brien and Pvt. Thomas Baker also fought to the end and earned the Medal of Honor.

Three Americans. Three Medals of Honor. One of the bloodiest last stands you’ve never heard of.
WATCH NOW👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqHarNOVORY

09/18/2025

Charles E. “Commando” Kelly wasn’t supposed to be a hero. In fact, just months before the Salerno landings he was sitting in a stockade, facing discipline. But when the 36th Infantry Division was thrown into the brutal fight for Altavilla, Italy in September 1943, Kelly rewrote his story in blood and fire.

Pinned down by waves of German counterattacks, Kelly refused to abandon his post. Alone, with only his Browning Automatic Rifle, he cut down squad after squad of enemy troops. When his magazines ran dry, he picked up enemy weapons and kept firing. For hours, he fought on, single-handedly stopping the German advance through the town.

By the time Kelly slipped out of Altavilla, the German offensive was broken. His one-man stand earned him the Medal of Honor—the very first American infantryman to receive it in the European Theater.

This is the unbelievable true story of Charles “Commando” Kelly—the delinquent turned legend, who rose from stockade to Medal of Honor.

E. “Commando” Kelly wasn’t supposed to be a hero. In fact, just months before the Salerno landings he was sitting in a stockade, f...

09/02/2025

What Happened When a Quiet Detroit Kid Went Full Blood Lust?

Dwight “Skip” Johnson was just a kid from Detroit’s Jeffries Projects when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1968, days before the Tet Offensive, his tank platoon was ambushed near Dak To by a battalion of North Vietnamese troops.

When his own Patton tank was crippled and his buddies trapped in a burning hulk, Skip climbed out and did the unthinkable. Armed first with his M1911 pistol, then a grease gun, and finally the .50-cal Ma Deuce, he charged again and again into the fire. For thirty minutes, he held off an entire NVA battalion—saving his platoon from annihilation.

For his valor, Johnson received the Medal of Honor. But the demons of war never left him. Haunted by survivor’s guilt and PTSD, his life spiraled after coming home. In 1971, at just 23 years old, he was killed in Detroit.

This is the unforgettable true story of Dwight Hal “Skip” Johnson—a Great American from the Motor City.

“Skip” Johnson was just a kid from Detroit’s Jeffries Projects when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1968, days be...

09/02/2025

The Dentist, Colonel & Private Who WRECKED a 5,000-Man BANZAI Attack!

In July 1944, Saipan was the gateway to Japan. If America could take the island, B-29 bombers could strike Tokyo itself. The Japanese knew it—and they unleashed the largest BANZAI charge in history. At dawn, 5,000 screaming soldiers stormed across the Tanapag Plain, bayonets flashing, grenades exploding, determined to drive the Americans into the sea.

But three men stood in their path.
A dentist who seized a .50-cal and mowed down wave after wave.
A colonel who rallied his men and charged straight into the onslaught.
And a private who fought hand-to-hand until his rifle shattered in his hands.

Against impossible odds, they turned the tide. For their valor, all three were awarded the Medal of Honor.

They weren’t just soldiers.
They were warriors who CRUSHED a 5,000-man BANZAI charge and proved that raw courage can stop an army.

This is the unbelievable true story of “The Saipan 3.”

they became legends, they were just three ordinary Americans—a dentist, a colonel, and a private—thrown into the hell of Saipan.In ...