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Staff Sgt. Jake McNiece

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Jake McNiece relives how U.S. troops outfoxed the Germans and describes what happened after he and his men were caught illegally hunting on a wealthy Englishman's property. (6:14)

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In the city of Eindhoven, Jake warned one American officer that a German plane that appeared to be on fire was about to attack them on a bridge they had captured. In this compelling story, he tells what happened next. (2:41)

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Training as a paratrooper, Jake McNiece relives the day to day rigors, jumping off towers, and becoming proficient with explosives and all forms of transportation. Here he colorfully describes the experience. (3:56)

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Awarded medals, Jake and his men were honored in a French town when they were unexpectedly attacked. In this vivid account, he shares how that tragedy affected him and how he later hunted down snipers in a local church. (7:01)

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As an acting first Sargent, Jake McNiece led a group of paratroopers into Bastogne where the Germans were gaining ground. He describes how his plan helped win the Battle of the Bulge and a rare Presidential citation. (12:56)

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A post-war visitor reveals what the Germans did to blonde haired blue-eyed girls during WWII and how U.S. paratroopers prevented unthinkable atrocities. (3:15)

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The jump into Holland to prevent the Germans from delivering supplies proved to be much more difficult and dangerous than expected. Jake vividly describes the "Market Garden" mission and why it eventually paid off. (7:01)

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In an eye opening account, Jake McNiece describes how trouble with the law led him to enlist in 1942, and how no one could talk him out of training for a dangerous job. (2:43)

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Jake McNiece reflects back on how the health habits of the German soldiers led to lice and unsanitary conditions. Here he recalls how he avoided these issues while unexpectedly starting a popular new trend. (4:14)

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Jake McNiece sums up the hellish pain of WWII, what it means to him, and how he feels about those who lost their lives. (:35)