5 Navy Crosses. No Medal of Honor. Why? | Chesty Puller

Описание: Lewis “Chesty” Puller remains one of the most legendary figures in United States Marine Corps history. A man who earned five Navy Crosses — more than almost any Marine — yet never received the Medal of Honor. Why?

From brutal jungle warfare in Haiti and Nicaragua, to the savage fighting on Guadalcanal and Peleliu, and finally the frozen nightmare of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Korea, Puller built a reputation as a relentless battlefield commander. Outnumbered, surrounded, and under extreme conditions, he led from the front and held the line when others would have collapsed.

During the Korean War in 1950, Puller’s 1st Marine Regiment fought through overwhelming Chinese assaults in sub-zero temperatures at Chosin Reservoir. It was there that he delivered his now-famous line about being surrounded — turning desperation into resolve. For his actions, he received his fifth Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross from the U.S. Army.

But despite a career filled with combat leadership, battlefield heroism, and some of the most intense fighting of the 20th century, the highest decoration never came.

This video explores the life, leadership style, controversies, and combat record of Chesty Puller — from early counterinsurgency campaigns to World War II and Korea — and examines why his legacy remains larger than the medals themselves.

If you’re interested in military history, US Marines, Korean War battles, World War II leadership, and the true stories behind legendary commanders, this episode breaks it down in depth.