Audie Murphy-great American Hero

World War II history will always recall one of its greatest heroes: Audie Murphy. His military exploits and courage were legendary, and became the subject of a Hollywood film. When he returned to America after the war, Murphy found success as an actor and screenwriter. This video chronicles his brilliant military achievements and Hollywood career. It reveals how the demons of his war memories haunted him, driving him to despair, drug addiction, and an untimely death at age 46. With archival film footage and accounts of soldiers and family, the documentary follows the sad story of the man who served so bravely in war, but could not save himself. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide who couldn't wait to join the Army, he grew into a man haunted by his experiences, suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (then called battle fatigue) that he tried to stave off with gambling and prescription pills. The tragedy and heroism in the life of this quintessential American is brought to life through movie clips, newsreel footage, and interviews with Murphy's sisters and others close to him.