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As once the smallest serviceman in USA history (standing at 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m)) and inspired to undermine size-prejudice, investing his military leadership with insight and skills to survive bravery - Capt. Flaherty is today renowned as "The Giant Killer".
The Giant Killer: Directed by David Yuzuk. With Harvey Arango, Ernie Bourcier, Jeff Burns, Carl Cain. "The true story of the smallest Green Beret soldier who became a war hero-only to be killed homeless and alone, whose life and death are shrouded in mystery."
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Feb 22, 2018 · Learn about the life and death of Richard J. Flaherty, a four-foot, nine-inch Special Forces Green Beret who claimed to be the shortest man ever to serve in the US military. Watch a clip from the movie "The Giant Killer" that reveals his secret missions, undercover work, and mysterious passing.
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Apr 7, 2020 · In riveting rifle, rucksack style author, David Yuzuk takes you deep into the jungles of Vietnam to walk in the combat boots of America’s smallest soldier, Richard Flaherty. During his first tour in Vietnam, Flaherty is placed in command of the Airborne’s Delta Platoon.
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Jul 21, 2022 · Richard ‘The Giant Killer’ Flaherty was the Shortest Green Beret to Fight in Vietnam. The US Army Special Forces, commonly referred to as the Green Berets, are one of the country’s most elite fighting forces. They’re known for their specialization in counterinsurgency, a skill that was heavily used during the Vietnam War. A particular ...
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Mar 30, 2020 · Author and police officer David Yuzuk befriended Richard J. Flaherty in 1999, when Flaherty was living homeless on the streets of Aventura, Florida. Flaherty warned Yuzuk that asking too many questions could be bad for Yuzuk’s career and dangerous to his own health.
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Aug 10, 2021 · The Giant Killer Smallest Soldier Richard Flaherty - Vietnam vet talks about Cpt. Flaherty & the war. Captain Rick Lencioni talks about his time during the Vietnam war and serving...
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