John is a former U.S. Marine who joined the International Legion of Ukraine to fight Russian invaders. John assumed that his skills and experience would be useful in combat, though modern warfare proved to be very different from anything that came before the full-scale invasion of Russia.

John took part in liberating Kherson oblast, fought in Bakhmut, and was wounded. John told us about how modern warfare has evolved, and how the U.S. public opinion on the war has shifted during the last two years.

00:00 – Technically, this is already World War III

01:00 – John, Commander of the International Legion Group (DIU)

01:48 – Who fights in the International Legion of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine?

03:20 – What did you do before the full scale war in Ukraine?

04:50 – First battle in Ukraine: Comparisons with Iraq

09:45 – Cooperation with Ukrainian units

12:26 – Overcoming the language barrier

15:55 – Ukrainian MREs

18:17 – What do Americans think about the war in Ukraine

26:40 – Drones had the greatest impact on the war

33:13 – Do American soldiers buy their own gear?

39:26 – Do you speak Ukrainian?

40:34 – Ukrainian units and people who impressed you the most.

44:09 – How Russians react to American volunteers?

47:27 – Is this World War III?

51:12 – “I do remember when Russia attacked Donbas and occupied Crimea”.

54:19 – Fighting against PMC Wagner

59:48 – What machine gun did you use?

01:03:50 – Military culture in Ukraine and the historical meaning of this war.

A few words about the Army TV team: it comprises professional military personnel, volunteers, and conscripts serving in the Defense Forces since the first days of the full-scale invasion. Most of us have combat experience. Before the full-scale Russian invasion, we worked as journalists, directors, hosts, and editors. Now, we combine military service with our media expertise.

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