Alexander the Great said that- and DID that. Alexander fought as one of the heads of the Cavalry flank of all his battles. Alexander never lost a battle because of this. Your men dont look at you as simply a Leader- but ONE OF THEM- a brother in arms
That was Dick Winters, and many of the NCO's of Easy Company & many other divisions! (Rare qualities like that are missing in the armed services today, as well as the workplace.)
I love the way Major Winters was so focused on the battle and frustrated that he just ignores Colonel Sink and uncharacteristically bellows at a soldier, that soldier being Spiers. And Spiers responded with all the speed and effectiveness of flipping a light switch.
Yup. He knew Spiers' abilities and that he would do what it takes, even at the cost of his own life. And that he would take as many as he could with him while also protecting his men. Winters calling Spiers over and ordering him to take command, while disregarding Sink's orders, is one real life example of someone "breaking the glass in case of emergency".
@@Soldier4USA2005Winters actually just turned around and Speirs just happened to be the first officer he saw. I’m not denying Speirs’ abilities, but it was purely by luck Speirs was chosen. Nothing else.
What's even funnier in major winter's book about band of brothers he says when you turned around spears just so happened to be standing behind him so he called him up by chance
This one small scene says so much. It shows how Spears is not just a crazy killing machine, but also a student of history. While Spears is recounting how Lipton kept the company together, Lipton has no idea. The look on Lipton's face shows the loneliness and burden of leadership. I love BOB.
great comment! not sure why you ended it on a note of your private romance with another individual... but great comment nonetheless, hope you and bob are happy
I know I'm necroing this, but this is the best thing I've ever watched, so much so that I keep coming back here to watch the best bits, it will simply never get old.
I think this is the best scene of the series, because of the message that leadership is not something that is dependent on the rank. It is a personal trait both of these men have in their own ways. I've had the privilege to work with people who were real leaders and you just don't forget those guys.
SC457A you HAVE to salute someone of superior rank in most public areas of a base and when in uniform. Sobel even avoided looking at Winters, which made it worse. In any armed forces you have to salute the superior officer ranks.
Speirs is renown for how he handled himself at Brecourt Manor and Foy as well as his reputation amongst his men but one thing he never gets enough credit for is for how quick he was in responding to the shooting of Staff Sergeant Charles E. Grant. He and Jack Foley found a brain surgeon in the middle of the night and their quick thinking saved Grants life. Speirs was the man.
This is one of my favorite scenes. Throughout this episode Lipton really shines in contrast to Lt. Dike. We see how kind and supportive Lipton is, helping the men get dug in and checking up on everyone to make sure they’re okay. Everyone respected him for it. And yet he’s so humble that he doesn’t even know what an impact he has.
@@mobydick3895 They painted Dike in a bad light here, if you look him up, he actually was a pretty brave man who received battlefield honors for saving wounded men in the line of fire.
Agreed. Lipton was a brilliant 1st Sergeant. He understood the shortcomings of Lt. Dike and filled the gaps to ensure the morale and fighting strength of his platoon was solid. Any mid manager at work knows the importance of seeing their role and fulfilling their responsibilities this way.
@@exorder2005 i also saw Dike as capable combatant, and brave officer. He just didn't met Easy Co. standard as their CO, especially from ex Toccoa NCOs point of view
True leaders are genuinely humble to their very core. Even you are talking about them directly to them, they will always be thinking you are talking about someone else.
The “Congratulations, Lieutenant” gets me every single time. You can see how much of an honor it is for Spears to be the one to break the news and how breathtaking it is for Lipton to receive it. This scene, like many, MANY others in this series, has what you want out of a solid war film/series.
A battlefield commission is one of the highest honors a combat soldier can receive, in its own way, more prestigious than any medal or decoration. The practice dates back to medieval times when a commoner who had displayed extraordinary valor or performance in battle could be ennobled or knighted in the field.
RonnyDonny, First Sergeants are E-8s. Sergeant Majors are E-9s. Warrant Officers (W-1 through W-5) fit between Sergeant Majors and Second Lieutenants, and are not commissioned.
jdsol1938 a lot of 1SG’s these days don’t like being called “Top.” It was a thing of the 80’s and 90’s. I’ve seen quite a few privates get destroyed by their 1SG for calling them “Top.” Same thing with “Sarge” (for sergeant) and “Cap” (Captain). That’s old world military vernacular but used often in movies. I guarantee if a private used “sarge” or “Cap” (especially “cap”), they would get destroyed
Crazy that matthew settle never got a bigger role in any action movie, show or let alone action movie. Dudes got a streak of badassery mixed with natural charisma you dont find often
My favorite scene of Captain Speirs is when he pistol whip the "replacement" private that drunkenly had shot Pvt Grant in the head. "When you speak to an officer you say "sir". I bet it took a great restraint from shooting the bastard and stooping to his level. I can appreciate AND respect that attitude and gallantry of such an officer.
+Miguel Rodriguez Grant was a Staff Sargeant and Speirs was very fond of him (not in a homo erotic way). Had Grant not survived, he may not have shown the same restraint. In the book, Speirs was feared by Easy Company, however they had the utmost respect for him as company commander and a soldier.
What I love about Speirs is that he's the silent, intelligent, humble and heroic type. He's the type of man who supports his men, he sees how much they've sacrificed, what they've gone through and what they themselves have done for their brothers through the darkness. He wasn't arrogant, cocky or egotistical in nature. The type of man that would gladly shine the light on another rather than take the praise for himself.
Spears is probably the most intimidating supporting character that has ever been put to film/television besides Heath Ledger's Joker... Seriously! Maybe a few Daniel Day Lewis (No television to my knowledge) and Bryan Cranston's (Best television lead actor in my OPINION!) performances got up there, but the fact that Spears was a relatively minor character just changes everything in terms of character critique! Probably one of the most powerfully written supporting characters in the history of television. The intrigue around his legend of shooting the unarmed German Pow's just added to his character development. And in the end, he ended up coming off as one of the most mysterious, but at the same time extremely effective and most competent characters in the entire series. If I was Matthew Settle, would be proud for the rest of my life of this performance. One of the most subtle, yet powerful and intimidating performances in the history of Television in my opinion.
Lot of pressure on guys like Matthew Settle,too, since he knew that the real-life Carwood Lipton was going to watch the series! You'd better measure up, or else....
One of the finest scenes in the series. Evidence someone would just stand up and take over, b/c lives depended on it. Why we call them "The Greatest Generation".
No, from my experience with my Dad, they who survived the war did not consider themselves heroes. The heroes, they said, were the ones who made the supreme sacrifice. My Dad did not even tell us a lot of what happened to him. Only basic facts. We found out more talking to one of his buddies in the area at his funeral in 1980 from cancer. They are now passing at the rate of 800 a day, and a lot of verbal history is being lost.
My condolences at your loss. There will never be another generation like them. Although mine passed in 1980, it seems like just yesterday, but in fact was 35 yrs ago.
Speirs was a rare breed of soldier. He was a damn fierce fighter and one of the few examples of a damn fine Officer. Even so most elisted men don't care much for officers, Speirs was one they all liked and respected. How he accomplished that goal was simple, he didn't demand respect from his men as most officers do, he earned their respect and that's the way it should be.
Officers leading elite soldiers like the men of Easy have to earn their respect, earn their spurs. They don't get it for just showing up. They have to deliver when the chips are down - and Speirs did, as did Winters before him.
You know this is an outstanding clip when the most viewed part is the very beginning... people keep replaying it again and again... cause it's awesome...
One of the best scenes in any show ever. Both Settle and Wahlberg are awesome, especially Wahlberg. Settle totally captures Spiers. This scene shows his humanity.
Gosh, more than you know. I look up to a lot of leaders in Easy Company, but out of all of them, Winters is by far the biggest role model I could ever hope to achieve.
I wish this series came out when my father was alive. I would have definitely understood him and others from his generation alot better. What they faced and to dealt with in their teens and early 20's definitely shaped their lives in a totally different direction than normal. We can never thank them enough for their sacrifices that preserved our freedom.
This series gets watched in my house once a year since it was first on HBO. It’s as chilling and beautiful today as it was then. I still cry at the parts that hit me hardest. What a brilliant masterwork of history and humanity. War is hell. May we always remember that as we endeavor for peace
I still do get my fix of this masterpiece every so often.. agreed. I tried to get the same feeling from The Pacific and although it was also superb, that special magic was not there or at least after watching it 3 times I still do not feel it. BoB I still tear up every time.
It really annoys me that I dont possess the same raw courage, leadership and psychopathic ability that Speirs did. He was a true leader of men and a warrior. I can only hope to one day be as bad ass as him. That being said it also annoys me Ill never have that natural leader, father figure/older brother leadership that Lipton had. Even when he knew exactly what Speirs was talking about his humility shone through. A man I would definitely follow into combat.
Sociopathic, you mean. And I don't think that Speirs killed those prisoners. Why would he deny it to Lipton if it was true. The rumours worked in his favour and made people fear him.
you never know if you would possess those qualities unless you were in that situation...no one knows until they get there...the toughest guy in boot camp could be the biggest bitch in battle and the biggest bitch at boot camp could be a stone cold killer in battle..a buddy of mine is a marine and said his sgt who was a solid leader in training and real tight with everyone. everything just awesome completely froze once they got in the field and had their first contact.
You can develop yourself to gradually become a leader when you know the right things, have the right mindset, and surround yourself with positivity and great peers and mentors.
Well, from what I've heard, they've always had one. I've been told there's always been one man they could count on. Led them into the Bois Jacques, held them together when they had the crap shelled out of them in the woods. Every day, he kept their spirits up, kept the men focused, gave 'em direction... all the things a good combat leader does. Hell is was you First Sergeant. Ever since Winters made battalion you've been the leader of Easy." Love that monologue.
I love that Lipton has no idea who he is talking about, because even though he was leading the men, providing guidance, and keeping everyone focused, no one was keeping him focused, providing guidance. That is the kind of true leadership that many aspire to, but few obtain. Lipton was obviously not inspired, but despite that, inspired those around him. Amazing.
@@timandshannon03 Sad fact, Lipton lost his father at 10 years old and his mother was crippled at the same time. At 10 years old he was the "man of the house". He grew up strong and tough due his hard life. That made him a great leader. The leader his men *NEEDED* and thank God almighty he was there.
@@MUSICLOVER23429 I did know this, because I loved how he was portrayed, and my Father was an abuser, and my Mother was abused as a child by her father, and wasn't going to be abused as an adult, and raise a Son in that type of household. Best thing she could have done for my Brother and I. I have dedicated my life to helping others because of her. I have been a Paramedic for 20 years. I truly enjoyed reading about Carwood Lipton. Hell of a man, and an inspiration.
As a young boy about 11 watching this, I really love how theres the whole range of emotions. I really love how they talk about the punic war and just everything about the scene. Lip was shocked that he was the guy he was talking about; a true leader of men.
I like how Speirs talks straight with Lipton both about himself and about Lipton. Speirs used his reputation to control, but he shared the same need to be observed and understood as all other human beings. I'm sure he struggled just as everyone else did and he needed to share it. He unloaded his burden to Lipton, and then showed that he had seen and understood that same struggle that Lipton had rose to and overcome, unburdening both of them.
I watch this show every year and I feel like I always pick up on something every time. This latest one I really grew to appreciate Lipton, it's such a big cast it can be easy to overlook how great some of the characters.
Love this scene, the whole episode lipton was thinking of who Should run easy, and never concidered himself, when Spears says that they have always hade a leader in the company and he genuanly can’t think of who it is. Just speaks to how humble Lipton was that everybody concidered him the best for the job but him.
Speirs and Lipton both the epitome of great leaders. When things go right you give the unit all the credit, when things go wrong you take all the blame. Lead from the front they did.
Started watching the series after a decade plus and was looking up their post war stories. Speirs stayed in uniform from WW2, was governor of the Spandau prison for the Nuremberg trial prisoners, dropped in the Korean war, and was later the liason officer for the red army in berlin (pre 1950), and liason officer to Laos just prior to Vietnam
I couldn’t imagine being Lipton. Leading those men through the Battle of the Bulge with someone incompetent being in charge. Just imagine what he had to do to keep the morale up while going through Hell.
Maj. Winters mentioned it in an interview that he did. The circumstances of why he shot them are still skewed but he did... I'll try and track down where I read it for you.
GhostRider659 It was actually not an uncommon thing to happen on both sides. The true accounts as to what happened will never be known. It died with Speirs. Likely the battle lines were changing and they couldn't take the prisoners. So he shoot them.
Richard Mickelson True, but the people who did it are still scum, no matter their colors, no matter their other deeds. Killing people who have surrendered to you is absolutely off limits.
Yes they sure did, and it was as if God knew what type of men were needed just at that time, very tough lived through the depression and was in great condition before they even went into training. My dad was one of them and he really was a hero.
Matthew Perpich The developed the means to destroy most of it. I lived through it and it was scary even at my age and then all those assassinations was making us all wonder what was going on.
Kinda like how WW2 took draftee teenagers and turned 1/1000 into a superb killer, I can only assume Donnie was the secretly good actor hiding amongst the boyband trash...
I've been to war and I can tell you from personal experiences, it's not always the stereotypical tough guys that are actually the tough guys in war. Audie Murphy was 5'5" 115lbs and is also the most decorated soldier of WW2.
I knew a 3rd sergeant... 3 tours Iraq, one Afghanistan logistics running supply convoy. Refused twice to become an officer. Did his 20 years as a marine and walked away. Shot at one guy once, watched a few of his men die. Some people who serve do not do it to take. He said his benefit from his position was good enough. 10 fingers, 10 toes, and 2 balls bought back to the wife. He got in young. Retired to a new life at 40.
I love continuing to see new footage of this war. Every single new clip is an enjoyment, even if it’s a fleeting few seconds. There seems to be so much. Another great, special video of yours. This brings back memories of the church choir scene in Band of Brothers, as they spent their night in Rachamps, just north of Foy.
Dedication, guidance, encouragement and finally: humility. Lipton was just doing the job he understood he needed to do. Leadership as a concept never entered his mind, but that's exactly what he was doing all along. These are the men who inspire great acts of valor.
Love how Speirs shows his human side and Lipton always humble even though he definitely was the leader the men looked up to in easy company. Much deserved promotion from 2 of the ballsiest men ever. 3rd being Lipton. ❤
Hard to believe Don Walberg did such a great acting job in this movie. His portrayal of Sgt Lipton was one of the best parts of the series. Not bad for a NKOTB
Beautifully acted by both Donnie and Matthew - wonderful scene... It's crazy, I saw this ages ago and thought Lipton was awesome, but wasn't 100% sure of who each actor played, now Donnie is one of my top favourite actors! Funny how things work out like that! Thanks for uploading :)
I truly enjoyed this and the Pacific. My daughter got me the set for Christmas a couple of years ago and I am very surprised that I haven't worn it out.
My fave part of it is, when Lipton says the guys don;t care about Speir's reputation, they are just happy to have a good leader again, while in this exact ep Speirs basically terrified them with offering them a cigarette xD I can basically hear Christenson's cry in the distance xD
I think you and many others both through ignorance and inflated view of yourselves view this generation of as weak. Give listless young men struggle and purpose, you’d be surprised what they’re capable of. The Japanese thought of America as being to weak to stomach a war, and boy were they ever wrong. Time and again through world history it has been the losers folly to underestimate an opponent as weak and soft, only to have their own resolve shatter by supposedly weak men.
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Spiers is the embodiment of the phrase "I wouldn't ask my men to do anything I wouldn't do myself"
John Charlton more like I wouldn’t ask them to do anything I would do because they wouldn’t be able to
The only problem was that he could do a lot of things that make people went "WTF"
Alexander the Great said that- and DID that. Alexander fought as one of the heads of the Cavalry flank of all his battles. Alexander never lost a battle because of this. Your men dont look at you as simply a Leader- but ONE OF THEM- a brother in arms
That was Dick Winters, and many of the NCO's of Easy Company & many other divisions! (Rare qualities like that are missing in the armed services today, as well as the workplace.)
He actually thought he was the only one that could do it.
I love the way Major Winters was so focused on the battle and frustrated that he just ignores Colonel Sink and uncharacteristically bellows at a soldier, that soldier being Spiers. And Spiers responded with all the speed and effectiveness of flipping a light switch.
Yup.
He knew Spiers' abilities and that he would do what it takes, even at the cost of his own life. And that he would take as many as he could with him while also protecting his men.
Winters calling Spiers over and ordering him to take command, while disregarding Sink's orders, is one real life example of someone "breaking the glass in case of emergency".
Perfect comment, it really was like flipping a light switch
@@Soldier4USA2005Winters actually just turned around and Speirs just happened to be the first officer he saw. I’m not denying Speirs’ abilities, but it was purely by luck Speirs was chosen. Nothing else.
What's even funnier in major winter's book about band of brothers he says when you turned around spears just so happened to be standing behind him so he called him up by chance
There are men like that.
This one small scene says so much. It shows how Spears is not just a crazy killing machine, but also a student of history.
While Spears is recounting how Lipton kept the company together, Lipton has no idea. The look on Lipton's face shows the loneliness and burden of leadership. I love BOB.
great comment! not sure why you ended it on a note of your private romance with another individual... but great comment nonetheless, hope you and bob are happy
@@stevew278 lol smartass 😂
Indeed
@@stevew278 lmfao
ROTFL
This was the greatest mini series I have ever had the honor of seeing.
Agreed
Was a good un
Agreed
I know I'm necroing this, but this is the best thing I've ever watched, so much so that I keep coming back here to watch the best bits, it will simply never get old.
@@paulomarreiros00 I try to forget it for a few years then i watch it again lol
I think this is the best scene of the series, because of the message that leadership is not something that is dependent on the rank. It is a personal trait both of these men have in their own ways. I've had the privilege to work with people who were real leaders and you just don't forget those guys.
+roni karlsson well said..
+roni karlsson The only way I can disagree is when Major Winters tells Sobel, "Salute the rank, not the man" But I love this Miniseries.
SC457A Yes, but you always salute the rank, whether you respect the man or not. It's really hard not to love BoB, anyway.
SC457A you HAVE to salute someone of superior rank in most public areas of a base and when in uniform. Sobel even avoided looking at Winters, which made it worse. In any armed forces you have to salute the superior officer ranks.
I am very aware of that. Sobel was not liked by Easy. They even did a appenditcemy (spelling? meh) on him without asking.
Right now we need about 10 thousand more Spiers !
Speirs is renown for how he handled himself at Brecourt Manor and Foy as well as his reputation amongst his men but one thing he never gets enough credit for is for how quick he was in responding to the shooting of Staff Sergeant Charles E. Grant. He and Jack Foley found a brain surgeon in the middle of the night and their quick thinking saved Grants life.
Speirs was the man.
Spiers, Lipton, and Winters were some of the best officers I've ever heard of
This is one of my favorite scenes. Throughout this episode Lipton really shines in contrast to Lt. Dike. We see how kind and supportive Lipton is, helping the men get dug in and checking up on everyone to make sure they’re okay. Everyone respected him for it. And yet he’s so humble that he doesn’t even know what an impact he has.
Lt. Dike is an excellent sub story in the series. Everyone who has worked out in industry has seen a guy like him!
@@mobydick3895 They painted Dike in a bad light here, if you look him up, he actually was a pretty brave man who received battlefield honors for saving wounded men in the line of fire.
Agreed. Lipton was a brilliant 1st Sergeant. He understood the shortcomings of Lt. Dike and filled the gaps to ensure the morale and fighting strength of his platoon was solid. Any mid manager at work knows the importance of seeing their role and fulfilling their responsibilities this way.
He is a defensive leader. One who can make men hold out.
@@exorder2005 i also saw Dike as capable combatant, and brave officer. He just didn't met Easy Co. standard as their CO, especially from ex Toccoa NCOs point of view
The humility shown by Lipton in this scene is so moving. Amazing series.
True leaders are genuinely humble to their very core. Even you are talking about them directly to them, they will always be thinking you are talking about someone else.
Just read the bio of Carwood Lipton -- he was a man since he was ten.
His father died when he was young. I think he got his first battlefield commission as a kid.
Donnie Walburg did such great job. reactions are spot on in the series
This role changed my opinion of him (for the better).
And then he went and married that flake, Jenny McCarthy.
Holy shit I had no clue and Ive watched this a 100 times
@@jamesdarnell8568 well she did educate the world on the dangers of vaccinations lol
Yea . He's the kind of first sergeant you would want.
Spiers is one my favorites
+Larry Michalski He is a World War Two, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veteran
+ShOrtBOi98 Holy shit.
+ShOrtBOi98 He also became the american governor of the Spandau prison.
+ShOrtBOi98 He was not a Vietnam Veteran. He was involved in the Laotian Civil War, and retired from service in 1966.
Why did he retired only on Lt.Col.....He should be given atleast the rank of Brig Gen
The “Congratulations, Lieutenant” gets me every single time. You can see how much of an honor it is for Spears to be the one to break the news and how breathtaking it is for Lipton to receive it. This scene, like many, MANY others in this series, has what you want out of a solid war film/series.
Notice how Spiers still called him "First Sergeant" knowing he didn't have to.
That reflects RESPECT in it's highest form.
i never heard an officer address a first sergeant as any way other than first or top
A battlefield commission is one of the highest honors a combat soldier can receive, in its own way, more prestigious than any medal or decoration. The practice dates back to medieval times when a commoner who had displayed extraordinary valor or performance in battle could be ennobled or knighted in the field.
jdsol1938 a CO can damn near call a subordinate anything they damn well please, my man
RonnyDonny, First Sergeants are E-8s. Sergeant Majors are E-9s. Warrant Officers (W-1 through W-5) fit between Sergeant Majors and Second Lieutenants, and are not commissioned.
jdsol1938 a lot of 1SG’s these days don’t like being called “Top.” It was a thing of the 80’s and 90’s. I’ve seen quite a few privates get destroyed by their 1SG for calling them “Top.” Same thing with “Sarge” (for sergeant) and “Cap” (Captain). That’s old world military vernacular but used often in movies. I guarantee if a private used “sarge” or “Cap” (especially “cap”), they would get destroyed
I love that Speirs after all becomes part of E company. It's like your favourite football player transferred to your favourite team.
And not just part of E company, but the longest-serving CO the company ever had.
I heard Speirs was so tough he once threw a hand grenade and it killed 50 enemy troops. Then it exploded and killed another 25.
I heard it was 100.
And that was after offering them all cigarettes.
And what happened when he offered a cigarette to Chuck Norris?
Chuck said "Thanks. Let's do lunch. Your treat."
hahahaha the legend of Speirs will never die!
Crazy that matthew settle never got a bigger role in any action movie, show or let alone action movie. Dudes got a streak of badassery mixed with natural charisma you dont find often
Very handsome and charming
The only other thing I have seen him in was a foreign movie called 'Valentine: The Dark Avenger'.
badassery indeed, he was in "i still know what you did last summer"
Was also in U-571 but was killed off.
Speirs is a legend, but Lipton was a beast. You can tell the respect that Speirs has for him, and that's high praise indeed.
My favorite scene of Captain Speirs is when he pistol whip the "replacement" private that drunkenly had shot Pvt Grant in the head. "When you speak to an officer you say "sir". I bet it took a great restraint from shooting the bastard and stooping to his level. I can appreciate AND respect that attitude and gallantry of such an officer.
+Miguel Rodriguez Grant was a Staff Sargeant and Speirs was very fond of him (not in a homo erotic way). Had Grant not survived, he may not have shown the same restraint.
In the book, Speirs was feared by Easy Company, however they had the utmost respect for him as company commander and a soldier.
+hornetgags that's my favorite part too long live Ronald spiers
Miguel Rodriguez that is also my favorite part he is my favorite Capt but I do have a favorite part in easy episode
The only reason he didn't shoot him on the spot was because 100% sure he was the one that did it
@@TheEnergizer94 He didn't shoot him because he didn't want to prove the rumors right...
No one deserved a promotion to battalion more than Lipton .. very rewarding to watch
2 distinct leadership styles recognizing each other. Liptons humility shows what a great person and soldier he was.
One of my favourite scenes of the series. The lighting, the choir singing in the background, the dialogue between these two characters. Outstanding.
Speirs played his part so well that he was totally convincing. And it doesn’t hurt that he is extremely handsome.
What I love about Speirs is that he's the silent, intelligent, humble and heroic type. He's the type of man who supports his men, he sees how much they've sacrificed, what they've gone through and what they themselves have done for their brothers through the darkness. He wasn't arrogant, cocky or egotistical in nature. The type of man that would gladly shine the light on another rather than take the praise for himself.
Spears is probably the most intimidating supporting character that has ever been put to film/television besides Heath Ledger's Joker... Seriously! Maybe a few Daniel Day Lewis (No television to my knowledge) and Bryan Cranston's (Best television lead actor in my OPINION!) performances got up there, but the fact that Spears was a relatively minor character just changes everything in terms of character critique! Probably one of the most powerfully written supporting characters in the history of television. The intrigue around his legend of shooting the unarmed German Pow's just added to his character development. And in the end, he ended up coming off as one of the most mysterious, but at the same time extremely effective and most competent characters in the entire series. If I was Matthew Settle, would be proud for the rest of my life of this performance. One of the most subtle, yet powerful and intimidating performances in the history of Television in my opinion.
Lot of pressure on guys like Matthew Settle,too, since he knew that the real-life Carwood Lipton was going to watch the series! You'd better measure up, or else....
DDL did quite a bit of TV in his early days.
One of the finest scenes in the series. Evidence someone would just stand up and take over, b/c lives depended on it. Why we call them "The Greatest Generation".
i think they called themselves the greatest generation
No, from my experience with my Dad, they who survived the war did not consider themselves heroes. The heroes, they said, were the ones who made the supreme sacrifice. My Dad did not even tell us a lot of what happened to him. Only basic facts. We found out more talking to one of his buddies in the area at his funeral in 1980 from cancer. They are now passing at the rate of 800 a day, and a lot of verbal history is being lost.
Joseph K My dad was also un WWII. AND like your dad, he didn't talk much about mostly the funny and amusing things. He passed away in 1999.
My condolences at your loss. There will never be another generation like them. Although mine passed in 1980, it seems like just yesterday, but in fact was 35 yrs ago.
Joseph K My condolences for your loss also.
Speirs was a rare breed of soldier. He was a damn fierce fighter and one of the few examples of a damn fine Officer. Even so most elisted men don't care much for officers, Speirs was one they all liked and respected. How he accomplished that goal was simple, he didn't demand respect from his men as most officers do, he earned their respect and that's the way it should be.
Officers leading elite soldiers like the men of Easy have to earn their respect, earn their spurs. They don't get it for just showing up. They have to deliver when the chips are down - and Speirs did, as did Winters before him.
You know this is an outstanding clip when the most viewed part is the very beginning... people keep replaying it again and again... cause it's awesome...
One of the best scenes in any show ever. Both Settle and Wahlberg are awesome, especially Wahlberg. Settle totally captures Spiers. This scene shows his humanity.
I haven't seen the guy who portrayed Lt Speirs in a long time.
they made Speirs too good looking. if he wasn't slaying Germans he'd be slaying poonany with equal precision
The dude was a bit chunkier in real life, based on Korean war pics (so pretty later on), but seems pretty good match too
"I heard that he once slept with 20 Dutch girls all in the same night." "I heard it was more like 40"
He later married a rich socialite and philanthropist in new york, fronted a band called "Lincoln Hawk" and owned a semi-successful art gallery.
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The finest representation of fighting troops, and leaders in combat. I am sure it gives many troops a model to aspire to.
BOB should be required viewing for all Army recruits, hell all the services as well.
Gosh, more than you know. I look up to a lot of leaders in Easy Company, but out of all of them, Winters is by far the biggest role model I could ever hope to achieve.
I wish this series came out when my father was alive. I would have definitely understood him and others from his generation alot better. What they faced and to dealt with in their teens and early 20's definitely shaped their lives in a totally different direction than normal. We can never thank them enough for their sacrifices that preserved our freedom.
Nothing can change the fact that this is the best series created.
A masterpiece, always will be
Speirs was a man cloaked in mystery.
yep, he was very brave to, running at germans without remote two times
Conrad Rovoldt Funny thing though, when his wife left him, she took all his loot from the war with her. Every piece.
@@markmellon3727 That's the real criminal lol
@@markmellon3727 awalt fuckin bitches
@@markmellon3727 Stole his war loot? Brutal.
I LOVE this conversation. I love that Lipton had no idea what he was talking about. Such a great scene.
And the actor playing Speirs is so gorgeous :)
Leadership doesn't come with rank and rank doesn't imply leadership. We can all be leaders without the authority to do so.
This series gets watched in my house once a year since it was first on HBO. It’s as chilling and beautiful today as it was then. I still cry at the parts that hit me hardest. What a brilliant masterwork of history and humanity. War is hell. May we always remember that as we endeavor for peace
I still do get my fix of this masterpiece every so often.. agreed. I tried to get the same feeling from The Pacific and although it was also superb, that special magic was not there or at least after watching it 3 times I still do not feel it. BoB I still tear up every time.
Both great leaders of men in battle
Absolutely!!!
It really annoys me that I dont possess the same raw courage, leadership and psychopathic ability that Speirs did. He was a true leader of men and a warrior. I can only hope to one day be as bad ass as him.
That being said it also annoys me Ill never have that natural leader, father figure/older brother leadership that Lipton had. Even when he knew exactly what Speirs was talking about his humility shone through. A man I would definitely follow into combat.
Sociopathic, you mean. And I don't think that Speirs killed those prisoners. Why would he deny it to Lipton if it was true. The rumours worked in his favour and made people fear him.
Potato Sack later in life he acknowledged that he did kill them
you never know if you would possess those qualities unless you were in that situation...no one knows until they get there...the toughest guy in boot camp could be the biggest bitch in battle and the biggest bitch at boot camp could be a stone cold killer in battle..a buddy of mine is a marine and said his sgt who was a solid leader in training and real tight with everyone. everything just awesome completely froze once they got in the field and had their first contact.
That is because you never accepted the fact that you are already dead.
You can develop yourself to gradually become a leader when you know the right things, have the right mindset, and surround yourself with positivity and great peers and mentors.
Well, from what I've heard, they've always had one. I've been told there's always been one man they could count on. Led them into the Bois Jacques, held them together when they had the crap shelled out of them in the woods. Every day, he kept their spirits up, kept the men focused, gave 'em direction... all the things a good combat leader does. Hell is was you First Sergeant. Ever since Winters made battalion you've been the leader of Easy."
Love that monologue.
Me To!
It reads much like the recommendation that was probably put in for him.
I love that Lipton has no idea who he is talking about, because even though he was leading the men, providing guidance, and keeping everyone focused, no one was keeping him focused, providing guidance. That is the kind of true leadership that many aspire to, but few obtain. Lipton was obviously not inspired, but despite that, inspired those around him. Amazing.
@@timandshannon03 Sad fact, Lipton lost his father at 10 years old and his mother was crippled at the same time. At 10 years old he was the "man of the house". He grew up strong and tough due his hard life. That made him a great leader. The leader his men *NEEDED* and thank God almighty he was there.
@@MUSICLOVER23429 I did know this, because I loved how he was portrayed, and my Father was an abuser, and my Mother was abused as a child by her father, and wasn't going to be abused as an adult, and raise a Son in that type of household. Best thing she could have done for my Brother and I.
I have dedicated my life to helping others because of her. I have been a Paramedic for 20 years. I truly enjoyed reading about Carwood Lipton. Hell of a man, and an inspiration.
Might be my favourite scene for the past 20 years.
They're both amazing soldiers and leaders, and the mutual respect is beautiful to witness.
This dialogue landed Matthew Settle a gig with History Channel in which he hosted his own documentary series: Decisive Battles.
Cpl. Gadway USMC Semper Fi
Celtic Jay You know he's not a real marine right? Stolen valour.
Dammit. I didn't make the connection it was the same guy until I saw this comment.
I love the build up to Spiers. Starts off as a scary, mysterious, shady guy. Ends up being a real awesome, solid, smart good guy.
As a young boy about 11 watching this, I really love how theres the whole range of emotions. I really love how they talk about the punic war and just everything about the scene. Lip was shocked that he was the guy he was talking about; a true leader of men.
Lieutenant Lipton's humbleness in this scene makes me think, that a true leader is not born on the battlefield, but born in the heart.
You could say this about every actor in this series, but Donnie Wahlberg did an absolutely incredible job of acting in every scene he was cast.
Speirs was one of Easy Company's born "killers", as Winters said... Speaks for itself.
This series will always hold a place in my heart
Who would have though back street boy Donnie Walburg could play such kick as characters.
donnie was a new kid on the block
My bad but seriously was there any real difference?
Haha pretty much none except for Donnie's jail time
LOL
Well give him this, He was supposed to be the "bad boy" of the group and I guess he was.
Donnie didn't play spears someone else did
legend has it he's still offering cigarettes to POW's
I like how Speirs talks straight with Lipton both about himself and about Lipton. Speirs used his reputation to control, but he shared the same need to be observed and understood as all other human beings. I'm sure he struggled just as everyone else did and he needed to share it. He unloaded his burden to Lipton, and then showed that he had seen and understood that same struggle that Lipton had rose to and overcome, unburdening both of them.
I watch this show every year and I feel like I always pick up on something every time. This latest one I really grew to appreciate Lipton, it's such a big cast it can be easy to overlook how great some of the characters.
Probably my favorite scene from the entire series. We learn that Speirs is not the man we thought he was...he was an even better man.
This is the best scene of the whole series. Just my opinion.
We all wish our lives had the value level of those of these men, despite the fact their whole life passed before them inside about 3 years.
every single second of the entire mini serie is wonderful. Period.
Love this scene, the whole episode lipton was thinking of who Should run easy, and never concidered himself, when Spears says that they have always hade a leader in the company and he genuanly can’t think of who it is. Just speaks to how humble Lipton was that everybody concidered him the best for the job but him.
Love Band of Brothers!!!!
I have nothing but respect for these men, the veterans and those who are serving our country today ;]
Speirs and Lipton both the epitome of great leaders. When things go right you give the unit all the credit, when things go wrong you take all the blame. Lead from the front they did.
These guys went through hell and back again deserve is rest and peace. They did way more than what was asked.
Glory to the heroes. Currahee
The greatest war miniseries ever made. I also appreciate how historically accurate it is. This is my favorite scene.
Started watching the series after a decade plus and was looking up their post war stories. Speirs stayed in uniform from WW2, was governor of the Spandau prison for the Nuremberg trial prisoners, dropped in the Korean war, and was later the liason officer for the red army in berlin (pre 1950), and liason officer to Laos just prior to Vietnam
I couldn’t imagine being Lipton. Leading those men through the Battle of the Bulge with someone incompetent being in charge. Just imagine what he had to do to keep the morale up while going through Hell.
Speirs eventually admitted, not long before his death, to Winters that he did kill the POWs
+Richard Mickelson Really? I'd really love to see some proof, genuinely curious.
Maj. Winters mentioned it in an interview that he did. The circumstances of why he shot them are still skewed but he did... I'll try and track down where I read it for you.
+Richard Mickelson If he did do that, then I don't care how much of a good leader he was. He was a scumbag and better men than him died by his gun.
GhostRider659 It was actually not an uncommon thing to happen on both sides. The true accounts as to what happened will never be known. It died with Speirs. Likely the battle lines were changing and they couldn't take the prisoners. So he shoot them.
Richard Mickelson True, but the people who did it are still scum, no matter their colors, no matter their other deeds. Killing people who have surrendered to you is absolutely off limits.
Maybe the best scene in the whole series. I wish they had developed Speirs more, his bio is fascinating.
all true man , and more
1:33 it'd be funny if he said "and that man is Captain Sobel"
That generation of men did nothing short of saving the world.
Yes they sure did, and it was as if God knew what type of men were needed just at that time, very tough lived through the depression and was in great condition before they even went into training. My dad was one of them and he really was a hero.
At the same time that generation nearly destroyed it.
Matthew Perpich The developed the means to destroy most of it. I lived through it and it was scary even at my age and then all those assassinations was making us all wonder what was going on.
Pretty sure it was the soldiers in the Red Army did most of the saving.
@@raylast3873 most of the dying doesn’t equate to “saving”. Red leadership got millions killed. The Germans just helped.
Two tough boys together. One of best scènes of the movie.
I guess you could say that lipton had the right stuff oh oh oh oh oh,oh oh oh ohhh,oh oh oh ohhh the right stuff.
Kinda like how WW2 took draftee teenagers and turned 1/1000 into a superb killer, I can only assume Donnie was the secretly good actor hiding amongst the boyband trash...
I've been to war and I can tell you from personal experiences, it's not always the stereotypical tough guys that are actually the tough guys in war. Audie Murphy was 5'5" 115lbs and is also the most decorated soldier of WW2.
This is one of the best scenes of the whole series.
How can you not love this scene and the amazing job the actors did in it as well as the whole film. When BOB is on I can never turn the channel ever.
I keep coming back to this segment. I've probably even commented here about it before.
This is my single favorite segment of the entire series.
This miniseries are absolutely perfect.
Such a brilliant series, so well written, directed and acted. Bravo to the cast and crew.
One of the greatest scenes in the whole series.
I knew a 3rd sergeant... 3 tours Iraq, one Afghanistan logistics running supply convoy. Refused twice to become an officer. Did his 20 years as a marine and walked away. Shot at one guy once, watched a few of his men die.
Some people who serve do not do it to take. He said his benefit from his position was good enough. 10 fingers, 10 toes, and 2 balls bought back to the wife.
He got in young. Retired to a new life at 40.
This was the best scene of the series. Lieutenant recognized Top for another true combat leader, Huaaahhh!
I love continuing to see new footage of this war. Every single new clip is an enjoyment, even if it’s a fleeting few seconds. There seems to be so much. Another great, special video of yours. This brings back memories of the church choir scene in Band of Brothers, as they spent their night in Rachamps, just north of Foy.
...and then there are some scenes that make my eyes water
Let's hope we as parents can create individuals like this through, empathy, education, and love.
Can't stop crying. Greatest generation. I love you granddads
I always thought Spiers would turn back and ask Lipton whether he would like a cigarette.....
This is a good example of the adage that "...rough men stand ready to do violence so others may slumber in their beds in peace".
I've always considered him the best Wahlberg because of BOB
Are you going to pretend that Dirk Diggler never happened?
The "best Wahlberg" isn't exactly a tall order. 😒
@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Lol. Low bar. Dirk Diggler the best Wahlberg
Well, that and because his brother can be such an arse.
Dedication, guidance, encouragement and finally: humility. Lipton was just doing the job he understood he needed to do. Leadership as a concept never entered his mind, but that's exactly what he was doing all along. These are the men who inspire great acts of valor.
Love how Speirs shows his human side and Lipton always humble even though he definitely was the leader the men looked up to in easy company. Much deserved promotion from 2 of the ballsiest men ever. 3rd being Lipton. ❤
Hard to believe Don Walberg did such a great acting job in this movie. His portrayal of Sgt Lipton was one of the best parts of the series. Not bad for a NKOTB
Watched this with my family when we all had pretty severe covid. This scene was so prideful and peaceful :)
Beautifully acted by both Donnie and Matthew - wonderful scene...
It's crazy, I saw this ages ago and thought Lipton was awesome, but wasn't 100% sure of who each actor played, now Donnie is one of my top favourite actors! Funny how things work out like that!
Thanks for uploading :)
I truly enjoyed this and the Pacific. My daughter got me the set for Christmas a couple of years ago and I am very surprised that I haven't worn it out.
This is one of my favorite scenes.
I love Spiers' response, it was his way of saying those rumors were bullshit
They were true, there was just more to it
My fave part of it is, when Lipton says the guys don;t care about Speir's reputation, they are just happy to have a good leader again, while in this exact ep Speirs basically terrified them with offering them a cigarette xD I can basically hear Christenson's cry in the distance xD
I will never forget Michael Fassbender's look on his face at that scene 😂😂😂 top-tier acting.
One of the most beautiful series in all of cinema. Scenes so good, they change your day.
My favourite scene in the entire series.
Most deserved promotion in the whole of easy company. He was the one that got them through the toughest battle of their lives
Speirs is that kind of shady character you dont like at first, but you'll end up loving him
How good is this, unbelievable
And so the story goes: "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men...." we are in this point now.
This is sadly spot on. And at some time after misery and chaos, the weak will create hard times which will etc.
sergeontheloose Very well stated my friend.
I think you and many others both through ignorance and inflated view of yourselves view this generation of as weak. Give listless young men struggle and purpose, you’d be surprised what they’re capable of. The Japanese thought of America as being to weak to stomach a war, and boy were they ever wrong. Time and again through world history it has been the losers folly to underestimate an opponent as weak and soft, only to have their own resolve shatter by supposedly weak men.
LessCommonKnowledge I’ve seen what they are capable of as I watched them burn their own cities down.
Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.