Wow. "Bazooka Charlie might also have been named Crazy Charlie." His feats of bazooka on the wings of his Piper Cub are crazy enough but landing, jumping on a tank, manning a 50 cal and yelling, let's go seem over the top. At any rate, Major Charles Carpenter was a brave man and driven to battle. No wonder that General Patton pardoned him. Thank you Tara for another WW2 story of bravery and unlikely ingenuity that I had never heard.
Here, here. What a GREAT idea, Larry. You should see about helping Tara Ross work that idea to Some Studio. This TDIH community would back that, I'm sure.
Great story of a great warrior. Sometimes it isn’t the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. Bazooka Charlie was a dog that was all fight whether fighting from his plane or from the ground. I would have loved to have known that man.
Wow. "Bazooka Charlie might also have been named Crazy Charlie." His feats of bazooka on the wings of his Piper Cub are crazy enough but landing, jumping on a tank, manning a 50 cal and yelling, let's go seem over the top. At any rate, Major Charles Carpenter was a brave man and driven to battle. No wonder that General Patton pardoned him. Thank you Tara for another WW2 story of bravery and unlikely ingenuity that I had never heard.
Amazing! His story would make a great character in a movie.
Maybe Angel Studios would do it. They make outstanding, patriotic and inspiring movies.
I'll check, back, to see if Larry or Tara see your studio suggestion. Otherwise, I'll forward your recommendation via DM. Great suggestion.
Thank you!
Here, here. What a GREAT idea, Larry. You should see about helping Tara Ross work that idea to Some Studio. This TDIH community would back that, I'm sure.
I love these unknown stories of bravery but this one is special!! Bazooka's on recon planes with great success!!! Thanks Tara!!!
This is a great way to jump-start the weekend!
Outstanding
Awesome and amazing this man was in war! A true hero!
Thank you for the story Tara!
Thanks for seizing the initiative
Love this! So very brave!
But also he personified the great American qualities of: initiative; guts; imagination; individualism; and results.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
Bazooka bubble gum was named after the famous anti tank weapon developed by the army in WWII. Bazooka Charlie was an innovator!
What a story....WOW!!! Thank you, Tara!
Just WOW!
Thank you! What a wonderful story of strength and courage.
Great story of a great warrior. Sometimes it isn’t the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. Bazooka Charlie was a dog that was all fight whether fighting from his plane or from the ground. I would have loved to have known that man.
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Here, here.
🇺🇸 Thanks TR! I do wonder why has Hollywood not been all over this story? 🇺🇲
I loved this story Tara. A true man of inspiration, a hero, and standing for his beliefs. Thank you.. do you know where he lived after the war??