Since the premise seems to have been generally accepted...
If we can consider nefarious motives, I'd put out there:
His actions create assurance that someone has already done the task. This reduces the likelihood that someone will independently undertake a similar effort.
This archive can now be cherry picked for stories to reinforce or suppress certain narratives.
Yes, there's also possibility he's withheld certain information, which would make it a biased source. Then, as it becomes a popular reference, that bias morfs into fact.
IDK; that he can get these vets to talk candidly is wonderful. My father only spoke once on it. While brief it was emphatic the things he remembered. Those that serve deserve honor.
Call me an asshole or a cynic, but I'm awfully suspicious that CBS is pushing this, and that the videos aren't available.
Would you really document something for a decade in the Internet age and keep it quiet?
We'll see where it lands. Crossing my fingers for the best, but my conspiracy antennas are wiggling.
Same !
ulterior motivate detected kek
I fully agree.
Since the premise seems to have been generally accepted...
If we can consider nefarious motives, I'd put out there:
His actions create assurance that someone has already done the task. This reduces the likelihood that someone will independently undertake a similar effort.
This archive can now be cherry picked for stories to reinforce or suppress certain narratives.
Yes, there's also possibility he's withheld certain information, which would make it a biased source. Then, as it becomes a popular reference, that bias morfs into fact.
It looks like 300+ videos are available: https://www.youtube.com/@RememberWW2/videos
Thx fren. Looks like good stuff. Maybe I misjudged.
A project like this should have started shortly after VE and VJ days.
IDK; that he can get these vets to talk candidly is wonderful. My father only spoke once on it. While brief it was emphatic the things he remembered. Those that serve deserve honor.